Open Thread and Noc-A-Homa-Win-A-Lotta: Braves at Padres (7/8)

Today's Starting Pitchers

K. Davies Braves vs.  G. Maddux Padres 3-7 W-L 7-5 5.85 ERA 3.96 53 SO 57 39 BB 16 12 HR 7 vs. Padres -- vs. Braves

Game Time: 8:05pm on

Well, Jo-Jo's start didn't go as well as I'd hoped, but I think there were some positives to take away from his outing. One could make the case that he really only made the two bad pitches that resulted in homeruns, every other hit was single. It was his first start and he'll learn.

One pitcher who seems to be impervious to learning is today's starter Kyle Davies. He's facing old friend Greg Maddux, and with the game on ESPN I'm sure it will be a Maddux love fest for Morgan who will likely gush every time he throws a pitch. Oh well, mute the TV and turn on the radio once again.

Don't forget to get your picks in before the game for Nok-A-Homa-Win-A-Lotta (click here to learn how to play and to view the leaderboard); the three categories are (1) Attendance, (2) Pick to Click, and (3) Above and Beyond Pick.

And don’t forget the Futures Game on ESPN2 at 4pm. Watch Braves shortstops Brent Lillibridge and Elvis Andrus compete against each other.

The Futures Game Time: 4:05pm on