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Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-09-27


Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-09-27
--3B Chipper Jones missed his sixth consecutive start with a sore right shoulder; manager Bobby Cox thinks Jones might start Saturday. He did pinch-hit in the ninth inning and drew a walk.

--2B Kelly Johnson's consecutive game hitting streak ended at 22; he went 35 for 87 (.402) with 10 multi-hit games and 15 extra-base hits during the streak.

--LHP Mike Hampton will start the final game of the season on Sunday, taking the place of rookie RHP Jair Jurrjens, who has pitched 188 1/3 innings this season.

--CF Josh Anderson has played only 38 games with the Braves but is third on the team in stolen bases with 10; OF Gregor Blanco leads with 13 and 2B Kelly Johnson has 11.

--RHP prospect Matthew Small, 20, has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for an amphetamine. He played for rookie league Danville this season; the suspension will be served at the beginning of next season since this one is complete.

BY THE NUMBERS: 0 -- Number of Braves who will score 100 runs this season.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "It felt good to have that weapon." -- LHP Mike Hampton, on having his cutter available in his Sept. 23 start at Philadelphia.


Author:Fox Sports
Author's Website:http://www.foxsports.com
Added: September 27, 2008

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