ATLANTA (Hale) -125 over PHILADELPHIA (O?Sullivan)
The Braves? rookie right-hander David Hale pitched 8 innings
of 2-hit, shutout ball vs. the Reds on April 26. He retired
the last 21 straight. For his efforts, he was sent to the
bullpen, because veteran Mike Minor was set to return from
an injury absence. This is a nice spot for him to return to
a starting role ? Game 2 of a double-header at Philadelphia
forced by an earlier rainout ? and make a case for the team
to bring about his return to the rotation. The Braves are
obviously better-equipped to handle today?s overtime scenario
than the Phillies are, given that the home side must resort
to Sean O?Sullivan to start this game. As a starter, O?Sullivan
has a career ERA greater than 6.00 for the Angels, Royals and
Padres, and his career WHIP is a high 1.58. He hails from
San Diego, the Padres gave him a shot last season, and he
allowed 31 hits and 14 walks in 31 innings pitched. So, they
said ?hasta la vista? and he has made 15 starts for Triple-A
Lehigh Valley this season, with a 3-6 Won-Loss record and 4.31 ERA.
The Braves? rookie right-hander David Hale pitched 8 innings
of 2-hit, shutout ball vs. the Reds on April 26. He retired
the last 21 straight. For his efforts, he was sent to the
bullpen, because veteran Mike Minor was set to return from
an injury absence. This is a nice spot for him to return to
a starting role ? Game 2 of a double-header at Philadelphia
forced by an earlier rainout ? and make a case for the team
to bring about his return to the rotation. The Braves are
obviously better-equipped to handle today?s overtime scenario
than the Phillies are, given that the home side must resort
to Sean O?Sullivan to start this game. As a starter, O?Sullivan
has a career ERA greater than 6.00 for the Angels, Royals and
Padres, and his career WHIP is a high 1.58. He hails from
San Diego, the Padres gave him a shot last season, and he
allowed 31 hits and 14 walks in 31 innings pitched. So, they
said ?hasta la vista? and he has made 15 starts for Triple-A
Lehigh Valley this season, with a 3-6 Won-Loss record and 4.31 ERA.
