From the “7-Up Stinks Studios,” here we go…
Atlanta Braves third baseman Joe Mather (4) is forced out by Houston Astros shortstop Clint Barmes (12) on a Martin Prado ground ball in the second inning of a baseball game in Atlanta Monday, May 16, 2011. Atlanta won 3-2. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Braves doing the little things
We discussed the hidden value in baserunning on Monday. On Monday night the Braves took a couple of extra bases – and ran every time the ball was hit to left fielder Carlos Lee – on the way to a 3-2 win over the Astros.
Eric Hinske aggressively exploited the Astros and Lee going first to third and allowed the Braves to score two runs. That’s right, taking one extra base was the difference in the game.
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