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08-06-2003, 01:46 PM
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Braves hand the ball to Maddux
Braves (73-39) at Brewers (45-67), 8:05 p.m. ET
By Abe Winter / Special to MLB.com Get tickets
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Right-hander Greg Maddux usually doesn't need much run suppport when facing the Milwaukee Brewers.
In his 10 career starts against Milwaukee, Maddux is 6-2 with a glittering 1.43 ERA. And even though his numbers are slightly out of whack -- by his standards -- this season, Maddux has pitched well in five of his previous six starts.
The Brewers counter Wednesday with left-hander Wayne Franklin, who is 0-0 in four appearances, only one as a starter, against Atlanta. In his only start against the Braves on April 26, he had a no-decision in a 3-2 loss in which he allowed two runs (one earned) and five hits in 5 1/3 innings.
Franklin is 0-3 with a 6.11 ERA against the NL East in this his first full season in the Major Leagues.
Pitching matchup:
ATL: RHP Greg Maddux
10-8, 4.40 in 2003
Has not faced MIL in 2003
6-2, 1.43 lifetime vs. MIL
MIL: LHP Wayne Franklin
7-8, 5.16 in 2003
0-0, 1.69 in 2003 vs. ATL
1-0. 4.82 lifetime vs. ATL
Players to watch: Catcher Javy Lopez leads the Braves with 30 home runs. ... Left fielder Gary Sheffield has 27 homers and a team-high 88 RBIs. ... Brewers first baseman Richie Sexson has 31 home runs and 84 RBIs; his two homers Tuesday night went 430 and 425 feet.
Quotable: "He might. He's good at it." -- Atlanta manager Bobby Cox on Milwaukee manager Ned Yost when asked if Yost would be stealing his team's signs after coaching with Cox the previous 12 years
It'd be good to see Mad Dog when 2 in a row. He does well against the Brew Crew and I'd like to see another good outing tonight by our ace. Go Braves
Braves hand the ball to Maddux
Braves (73-39) at Brewers (45-67), 8:05 p.m. ET
By Abe Winter / Special to MLB.com Get tickets
Brewers preview
Right-hander Greg Maddux usually doesn't need much run suppport when facing the Milwaukee Brewers.
In his 10 career starts against Milwaukee, Maddux is 6-2 with a glittering 1.43 ERA. And even though his numbers are slightly out of whack -- by his standards -- this season, Maddux has pitched well in five of his previous six starts.
The Brewers counter Wednesday with left-hander Wayne Franklin, who is 0-0 in four appearances, only one as a starter, against Atlanta. In his only start against the Braves on April 26, he had a no-decision in a 3-2 loss in which he allowed two runs (one earned) and five hits in 5 1/3 innings.
Franklin is 0-3 with a 6.11 ERA against the NL East in this his first full season in the Major Leagues.
Pitching matchup:
ATL: RHP Greg Maddux
10-8, 4.40 in 2003
Has not faced MIL in 2003
6-2, 1.43 lifetime vs. MIL
MIL: LHP Wayne Franklin
7-8, 5.16 in 2003
0-0, 1.69 in 2003 vs. ATL
1-0. 4.82 lifetime vs. ATL
Players to watch: Catcher Javy Lopez leads the Braves with 30 home runs. ... Left fielder Gary Sheffield has 27 homers and a team-high 88 RBIs. ... Brewers first baseman Richie Sexson has 31 home runs and 84 RBIs; his two homers Tuesday night went 430 and 425 feet.
Quotable: "He might. He's good at it." -- Atlanta manager Bobby Cox on Milwaukee manager Ned Yost when asked if Yost would be stealing his team's signs after coaching with Cox the previous 12 years
It'd be good to see Mad Dog when 2 in a row. He does well against the Brew Crew and I'd like to see another good outing tonight by our ace. Go Braves