The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talks about last night's action in the Braves' organization and looks ahead to today's play. 

Jayson Werth almost ruined a strong hitting performance with an untimely miscue in the field. 

Tom Glavine is still looking for his first win since returning to the Atlanta Braves in the offseason. 

--1B Mark Teixeira left the first game of Monday's doubleheader in the fourth inning with back spasms. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Mark Teixeira (back spasms) left the May 12 game. 

Left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes gets another start Wednesday, this time against the Phillies in Philadelphia. 

The Atlanta Braves are hoping they've finally put their road woes behind them. 

Freddy Sanchez's three-run double in the fifth inning broke a scoreless tie, leading Zach Duke and the streaking Pittsburgh Pirates past the Atlanta Braves 5-0 Monday in the first game of a doubleheader. 

Tim Hudson limited Pittsburgh to two hits and an unearned run over seven innings and the Atlanta Braves halted their seven-game road losing streak and the Pirates' six-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Monday in the second game of a doubleheader. 

Tim Hudson showed again that a well-pitched game is the easiest and best way to end an extended streak. 

Atlanta ace John Smoltz is throwing again and hopes his injured rotator cuff heals enough to let him move into the Braves bullpen later this month. 

A pitcher winning MVP? Arizona's ace getting snubbed for the Cy Young? That's what happens in Dayn Perry's 25 Percent Awards.