Hoping for a Big Smile later....(small smile)
MLB: Atlanta Braves at Florida Marlins - Braves (Hudson/Nolasco) -110 | Unit Value: 3 UNIT "Game of The Month"
Game Date: 7/23/2008
Note: There are a lot of things going on in this contest that I like very much and first and foremost in the Atlanta Hurler today. Hudson is one of the toughest Mound Competitors in the Major League's and he is coming off a poor performance. That gives him the desire need to throw a good game today and suspect that he will. He has had great success at this Park but he did not have that success earlier this year. He took the loss at Dolphin Stadium in his only start against the Marlins this season, allowing four runs and six hits in three innings of a 6-5 defeat. That was his first career loss at Florida after going 4-0 with a 2.27 ERA in six starts here. That is motivation enough for this guy. Nolasco has been a huge surprise this year but he will be Under the Gun today. Nolasco has had no luck against the Braves this season, as hes been pounded for 13 runs and 21 hits - including seven home runs - in losing both of his starts against them. Chipper Jones must be licking his chops. The All-Star third baseman will look to get things turned around Wednesday, as he's batting .643 with three homers and three doubles lifetime against Mr. Ricky. This is a Big Series for the Braves and they cannot afford to lose this last game. They will come out and play baseball. It is just that important. They have the right guy on the mound and they have the right situation and that is why this is My NL Game of the Month.