Upton And Braves On The Rise Stanton And Marlins On The Decline

Justin Upton went 4 for 4 last night while hitting his sixth HR of the 2013 season. Upton is riding a .423 average with 8 RBI's and playing very solid defense for Atlanta. Upton's career numbers remain consistent vs. Miami with a .425 average four HR's and 17 RBI's. Upton is simply getting the clutch hits when clutch time arrives. Giancarlo Stanton is only checking in with a .174 average but maybe more contrasting has no HR's and no RBI's in the 2013 season compared to his dynamic performances in the past. The Marlins have only a team average of .170 with Runners In Scoring Position and have only scored 14 runs this year and have been shut out three times contributing to the Marlins worse start since 2006. Atlanta brings a four game win streak into tonight's game looking to notch another road win. Medlen will get the call for Atlanta and is 0-1 3.60 ERA so far this season but 15-4 2.83 ERA in 32 starts since breaking into MLB. Medlen is also 2-0 1.80 ERA in three career starts vs. Miami. Braves are 26-6 overall in games where Medlen starts. Miami will start Leblanc who is 0-1 3.60 ERA and 0-2 5.65 ERA in three starts vs. Atlanta. Jason Heyward is slumping at the moment and needs to find a remedy soon before it really starts to get to him mentally. Marlins Ball Park is a big place and Heyward can utilize the alleys to get fundamental hits if he will just put the ball into play. Source: ESPN MLB Preview.

Love the Title thread. Big Braves Fan here have been since 1990. Kris Medlen trying not to have the horrible distinction of being the only Braves starter without a win.

Upton doesn't hit this pitcher very well and he is the only one hitting worth a chit for the Braves right now ...

1. B.J. Upton (R) CF 1/3 homer
2. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS 1/2
3. Justin Upton (R) LF 2/16
4. Evan Gattis (R) C none
5. Dan Uggla (R) 2B 1/5 Braves against Wade
6. Juan Francisco (L) 3B 0/1
7. Chris Johnson (R) 1B 1/3
8. Reed Johnson (R) RF 1/9

　
1. Juan Pierre (L) LF 0/2
2. Chris Coghlan (L) CF 3/6 3 walks Miami against Medlen.
3. Giancarlo Stanton (R) RF 1/5
4. Placido Polanco (R) 3B 4/5
5. Greg Dobbs (L) 1B 4/14
6. Donovan Solano (R) 2B 4/7
7. Rob Brantly (L) C 1/6
8. Adeiny Hechavarria (R) SS 0/0

They hit medlen better than braves hit wade. The left-hander (WADE) is 0-2 with a 5.65 ERA in three starts versus Atlanta. However, Justin Upton is 2 for 16 against him, although he has 4 walks so 6/16 really. Wade has never beaten ATL in Miami but has beaten them twice in Atl. Medlen
went 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in three starts against the Marlins last season.

thinking A no play on this game, or the under. good luck either way guys.

I have got to go to my brothers birthday party late today and into the evening. The focus today will be Atlanta -1 -135 looking for Medlen to have a good outing and Upton to continue to contribute. Miami's average with Runners In Scoring Position is too weak and Braves overall success in Marlins Park. Back Later on tonight.

Had a good meal with my family and caught most of the Braves Marlins game. Upton with a big hit to drive in a run in the 8th. 3-1 Atlanta in the home half of the 8th. Gattis had the big blast in the 1st with a 2 Run HR. Hope we can get it in the barn soon and the under backers will be happy also.

Yep Marlins get one in the 8th to make it 3-2. The under may have been the way to go tonight. Lets see how it shakes out to the end.

Yep 3-2 final with a big double play to eliminate any scoring opportunity. Good call on the under to those who went that direction. Stay Safe Rx Land.