--3B Chipper Jones was in manager Bobby Cox's first lineup but took himself out of it after he couldn't throw when he tried to before batting practice. But he could still pinch-hit, and he delivered a three-run homer as a right-handed hitter, the side that has caused him pain.
--2B Kelly Johnson once again took care of extending his hitting streak with a single in his first at-bat. He went 1-for-5, and his streak is up to 22 consecutive games, the longest run in the NL this season. --LHP Jo-Jo Reyes lasted only 3 1/3 innings, long enough to give three runs and two homers. He is winless in his last 13 starts and 14 appearances.
--C Brian McCann hit three doubles Wednesday, giving him 42 on the season to lead all catchers in the category.
--RHP Buddy Carlyle has had to do a lot of mopping up as the Braves' long reliever; Wednesday's appearance was his 43rd. At some point he must be wondering why he doesn't get a start instead of LHP Jo-Jo Reyes, whose starts he invariably has to back up. Carlyle earned the win Wednesday by retiring the only two batters he faced.
--LF Matt Diaz, out since late May with a left knee injury, was activated from the 60-day disabled list. He hopes to make at least one appearance before the season ends.
BY THE NUMBERS: 6 -- Braves pitchers to be operated on by Dr. James Andrews this season: RHP Peter Moylan, RHP John Smoltz, LHP Tom Glavine, RHP Tim Hudson, RHP Rafael Soriano and LHP Chuck James.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I'm just not a guy who gives in." -- RHP John Smoltz.
