9/12: Braves @ Cardinals Game Preview

September 12, 2009 - 4:10 (FOX)
Braves (73-68) vs. Cardinals (84-58)
@


Tim Hudson
(1-0, 2.19 ERA, 4 BB, 11 K, 1.14 WHIP)
Career vs. Cardinals: 3-2, 4.74 ERA in 6 starts
vs.

Kyle Lohse
(5-8, 4.62 ERA, 31 BB, 63 K, 1.34 WHIP)
Career vs. Braves: 2-1, 4.15 ERA in 6 starts

Braves vs. Lohse:
Garret Anderson: 27 PA, 9-25, HR, 3 RBI
Omar Infante: 19 PA, 3-19, HR, 2 RBI
Adam LaRoche: 18 PA, 3-17
Chipper Jones: 15 PA, 5-9, HR, 5 RBI
Ryan Church: 14 PA, 6-13, HR, 4 RBI
Nate McLouth: 14 PA, 2-13, HR, 2 RBI
Brian McCann: 11 PA, 3-10

Cardinals vs. Hudson:
Troy Glaus: 65 PA, 10-57, HR, 6 RBI
Albert Pujols: 19 PA, 7-17, HR, 3 RBI
Matt Holliday: 10 PA, 2-8, RBI
Mark DeRosa: 4 PA, 2-3, 2 RBI

Season Series:
2-2 (Last Game: 9/11, W 1-0)

What to Look For:
Tim Hudson improved even more on his second start back with seven innings of one-run ball against the Reds, giving up just four hits and striking out six. It's pretty remarkable how sharp he is this early after surgery. Kyle Lohse has apparently had groin problems and is making his first start since August 21. He made a relief appearance three days ago. Lohse has been Lohse this season: an overpaid fifth starter. But to the Braves he's Cy Young because he pitched six shutout innings against them earlier this season. Advantage: Braves

Matchup to Watch:
Kyle Lohse vs. Ryan Church, Chipper Jones