Cincinnati Reds (12-17, 6th Central)
vs.
Atlanta Braves (12-15, 4th East)

The Braves are hoping a new month and a different opponent will turn their fortunes around. They are entering May with a four-game losing streak following a two-game sweep by the Nationals.

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Braves - 2
@
Nationals - 3 (12 Innings)

W: Saul Rivera (3-1)
L: Manny Acosta (0-1)

Game LVP: Manny Acosta

Another tight pitcher’s duel was left up to the bullpen for both teams. The game remained tied through nine and lasted until the 12th, when an error and collapse by Manny Acosta gave the Nationals the win and short sweep with a 3-2 score.

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Braves - 3
@
Nationals - 6

W: Saul Rivera (2-1)
L: Blaine Boyer (0-3)
S: Jon Rauch (5)

Game LVP: Blaine Boyer

A pitcher’s duel between Tim Redding and Tom Glavine lasted six innings and resulted in a tie at two. The bullpen let Glavine down, giving up four late runs in rout to a Nationals win, 6-3.

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Atlanta Braves (12-13, 4th East)
@
Washington Nationals (9-17, 5th East)

After a disappointing series loss to the Mets in New York, the Braves continue their road trip with a two-game stop in Washington against the Nationals. It will be the seventh and eighth time the two teams have faced off and is the final series for the month of April.

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Braves - 3
@
Mets - 6

W: Nelson Figueroa (2-1)
L: John Smoltz (3-2)
S: Billy Wagner (6)

John Smoltz’s shoulder had settled down in his previous few starts, but came back with more pain than ever in a season-low four inning start. He gave up four runs and the Braves offense couldn’t make up for it, giving the Mets a second straight win and the series.

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Braves - 3
@
Mets - 4

W: John Maine (2-2)
L: Tim Hudson (3-2)
S: Billy Wagner (5)

Game LVP: Offense

After several days of outhitting their counterparts, the Braves were finally contained at the plate. John Maine and company held the Braves to three runs on six hits and squeaked by with the win, 4-3.

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Braves - 6
@
Mets - 3

W: Jair Jurrjens (3-2)
L: Mike Pelfrey (2-1)

Game MVP: Kelly Johnson

If it wasn’t for walks, Jair Jurrjens almost would have had a perfect game. He allowed three early runs on walks but rebounded for another solid start. Kelly Johnson backed him with four RBI’s as the Braves took the first game of the series, 6-3.

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Atlanta Braves (12-11, 3rd East)
@
New York Mets (11-11, 4th East)

The Braves hit the road following a 5-2 homestand in which they swept the Dodgers and split a series with the Nationals and Marlins. They now face the fourth place Mets, and are catching them at a good time.

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Marlins - 4
@
Braves - 7

W: Chuck James (2-1)
L: Burke Badenhop (0-2)
S: Manny Acosta (2)

Game MVP: Chipper Jones

Chipper Jones celebrated his 36th birthday with a three-hit, one homer day at the plate. The rest of the offense backed him with seven runs and Chuck James held it down for five innings as the Braves split the series with a 7-4 score.

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Marlins - 7
@
Braves - 2

W: Andrew Miller (1-2)
L: Jeff Bennett (0-1)

Game LVP: Offense

The Braves outhit the Marlins 12-11 but were unable to take advantage, going 1-13 with runners in scoring position. Four late runs by the Marlins gave them the push needed to take the first game of the series, 7-2.

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