By no means am I suggesting ATL is a good play just because Maddux is aware of his histroy vs ARZ. Just thought some might be interested:
Maddux has chance at revenge on D'backs
By DAVID O'BRIEN
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Staff Writer
Phoenix -- Greg Maddux was rolling his eyes as soon as he heard a reporter say "stumbled upon a statistic." It wasn't even necessary for the Braves pitcher to hear the question that was going to follow.
For the benefit of the uninitiated, Maddux is 1-5 with a 5.32 ERA in seven career starts against the Arizona Diamondbacks, including 0-3 with a 6.50 ERA in three at Bank One Ballpark.
He gets another crack at the Diamondbacks in their home park tonight.
"I think it's more their hitters have hit my mistakes," Maddux said. "I don't think the ballpark has anything to do with it."
Hitters relish the opportunity to hit at Bank One, with its expansive outfield, huge green hitter's backdrop in center field, and climate-controlled conditions from the retractable roof and air conditioning.
But Diamondbacks hitters have hit Maddux hard in Phoenix and Atlanta.
He is 0-3 with a 10.47 ERA in his past three starts against them, the last two at Turner Field. He gave up 12 hits and six runs in six innings of an Aug. 12 loss in Atlanta, and a career-high 10 runs (six earned) in an April 25 home loss.
But after losing to Milwaukee on April 30, Maddux got his season on track. He's 9-1 with a 2.05 ERA in his past 18 starts. As he's gotten over a strained left calf, he is 5-1 with a 1.22 ERA in his past 10 starts entering tonight's game.
Vinny still out
Third baseman Vinny Castilla's sore wrist kept him out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game Tuesday, but he took batting practice and expects to play tonight.
"I kill this ballpark," said Castilla, who has a <b>.364 average with eight home runs and 19 RBIs in 14 games at Bank One.</b>
...with Helling going I think the over might be worth a look but will wait til game time to decide based on line movement, if there is any.
Maddux has chance at revenge on D'backs
By DAVID O'BRIEN
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Staff Writer
Phoenix -- Greg Maddux was rolling his eyes as soon as he heard a reporter say "stumbled upon a statistic." It wasn't even necessary for the Braves pitcher to hear the question that was going to follow.
For the benefit of the uninitiated, Maddux is 1-5 with a 5.32 ERA in seven career starts against the Arizona Diamondbacks, including 0-3 with a 6.50 ERA in three at Bank One Ballpark.
He gets another crack at the Diamondbacks in their home park tonight.
"I think it's more their hitters have hit my mistakes," Maddux said. "I don't think the ballpark has anything to do with it."
Hitters relish the opportunity to hit at Bank One, with its expansive outfield, huge green hitter's backdrop in center field, and climate-controlled conditions from the retractable roof and air conditioning.
But Diamondbacks hitters have hit Maddux hard in Phoenix and Atlanta.
He is 0-3 with a 10.47 ERA in his past three starts against them, the last two at Turner Field. He gave up 12 hits and six runs in six innings of an Aug. 12 loss in Atlanta, and a career-high 10 runs (six earned) in an April 25 home loss.
But after losing to Milwaukee on April 30, Maddux got his season on track. He's 9-1 with a 2.05 ERA in his past 18 starts. As he's gotten over a strained left calf, he is 5-1 with a 1.22 ERA in his past 10 starts entering tonight's game.
Vinny still out
Third baseman Vinny Castilla's sore wrist kept him out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game Tuesday, but he took batting practice and expects to play tonight.
"I kill this ballpark," said Castilla, who has a <b>.364 average with eight home runs and 19 RBIs in 14 games at Bank One.</b>
...with Helling going I think the over might be worth a look but will wait til game time to decide based on line movement, if there is any.
