On Thursday, the 7th Succeeded in July 2011, the Atlanta Braves, the fourth consecutive victory against the Colorado Rockies.
The Atlanta Braves (53-36) completed their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies (41-47) with a 6-3 success on what is tantamount to a sweep over the Rockies, which gradually connecting the National League West lose.
Atlanta Braves close the gap in the National League East
The Atlanta Braves in the National League East to two and a half games to play free Philadelphia Phillies have approached back, now on the third-best record in the Major Leagues. In the fourth game against the Colorado Rockies get them in predetermining the third inning six hits in a row. Jason Heyward lacked a triple for the cycle. Starter Tim Hudson improved his season record to 8-6 and Closer Craig Kimbrel leads with his 27th Save the appropriate statistics. Thus, the 21-year-old rookie's first Kimbrel Closer, which come before the All-Star Game 27 saves.
Milwaukee Brewers pull with the St. Louis Cardinals right
The Milwaukee Brewers (47-42), most recently with seven defeats in eight games recover, initially estimated in the series against their bogey team, the Cincinnati Reds (44-45), their form of crisis. Overall, the "crew" lost seven of nine games against the Reds this season. Taken over the last two years we even lost 22 of 27 games against divisional rivals. On Thursday, the 7th July managed the Brewers for 6-5 success but the second win in the four-game series against the Reds. The decision caused Rickie Weeks with his three-run home run in the fifth inning. By the simultaneous 1:4 bust of St. Louis Cardinals (47-42) against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Brewers again demonstrate the shared first place in the National League Central.
Barry Zito remains in good shape
The San Francisco Giants (50-39) are still leading the National League West with two games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Thursday, the 7th July succeeded them, the second victory in the four-game series against the San Diego Padres (40-49). The 2-1 win ( mlb.mlb.com / mlb / gameday / index.jsp? 2011_07_07_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1 gid = & mode = Wrap ) went to the account of the fit-again Barry Zito (3-1), who since his return to the rotation of the Giants presented in strong form. Against the Padres threw eight solid innings, the veteran, allowed only four hits and one run and threw seven strikeouts. The Giants offensive enough thanks to its strong performance once a minimal yield of hits (seven hits) to victory. Eli Whiteside (two hits) hit a solo home run, Pat Burrell scored an RBI single.
