If you didn't believe in the kids before, you better start. Francoeur and Langerhans lead the charge combining for 5 of the Braves 9 hits.
Francoeur showed his power once again with doubles to both to left and right field. Langerhans, meanwhile, went 3 for 4 and drove in 3 of Atlanta's 4 runs including the game winner.
Hudson had a much stronger outing tonight, going 8 innings and allowing just 2 runs on 8 hits.
The Braves remain 6 1/2 games ahead of Florida who won big tonight beyond Dontrelle Willis who picked up his 20th victory.
Atlanta heads into the off day a season high 22 games over .500 and believe it or not, 3rd in the National League in runs scored.
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Great game
I was relieved to see Hudson settle down. We need him to be on top of his game. I was extremely impressed with both of Langerhans' ABs in the 9th and 10th. They were mature at bats where he showed patience and made the pitcher throw strikes. Francoeur's AB in the 10th was a true rookie's at bat where he basically got himself out, but that's the nature of very aggressive hitters and, of course, he is only 21.The key to the game, really, was not letting it get away in the 10th. And the way the Braves handled the middle of the lineup. By the way, isn't it amazing that Francouer has almost as many home runs in--what 50 or 60 games?--as Beltran has for the season? Wow, what a difference on a per dollar basis!
Marc @ Talking Chop - September 8, 2005
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