ATLANTA BRAVES
Glavine has been stellar this year (2.18 ERA in last 3 games), and the Brave bats have come to life. No more slumber lumber for this team. SD is one of the worst teams at giving up homeruns (41 on the year), while Atlanta is near the top in hitting homeruns (40 on the year). SD has been humiliated by the long ball the last two games in Atlanta ( 5, one by the pitcher, and 2 of which were grand slams), and I don't see things changing today.
On the surface Jones looks like he has been good of late going 2-1 in his last 3 starts. However a closer look reveals his ERA in those 3 games was a staggering 8.78. With the loss of Nevin last night, I see the Padres packing up early and concentrating on just getting back to San Diego in one piece for their home series against Montreal starting tomorrow.
Once again good luck to all!