Final
Weiland makes Astros debut against Braves
Apr 10, 2012 - 2:42 PMVideo
The 25-year-old New Mexico native was a third-round pick of the Red Sox in 2008 and debuted with Boston last season, going 0-3 in seven appearances - five starts - with a 7.66 earned run average in 24 2/3 innings. He was acquired this offseason as part of the deal that sent Mark Melancon to Boston.
The Astros, who won only 56 games last season, improved to 3-1 in 2012 in Monday's season opener when Marwin Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and Houston rallied from an early hole to top Atlanta, 8-3, and keep the Braves winless.
J.A. Happ (1-0), who retired 11 batters in a row at one point, tossed six solid innings of three-run ball for the Astros, who have won three straight since dropping their season-opener to Colorado.
Justin Maxwell, claimed off waivers from the Yankees on Sunday, smacked a two- run home run in his first Astros at-bat.
Brandon Beachy (0-1) allowed four runs - one earned - on four hits and three walks in five innings for Atlanta, which is 0-4 for the first time since 1988.
The Braves counter tonight with fourth-year righty Tommy Hanson, who seeks his first win in 2012 in his second start. The 25-year-old dropped a 1-0 decision at New York on April 5 after allowing four hits and a run in five innings, striking out four and walking three.
Hanson was an 11-game winner in 22 starts last season with the Braves while posting a 3.60 ERA across 130 innings.
He's 3-0 in five career starts against Houston with a stingy 0.97 ERA in 37 innings while giving up 17 hits and four earned runs.
The Braves are 10-3 versus the Astros since the start of the 2010 season, with all three losses coming in Houston.
- ATLANTA: 6
HOUSTON: 4
Final
Apr 10 11:20 PM - Pinch-Hitter Eric Hinske single to left scored Jason Heyward with two out. Runner on first with two outs and Michael Bourn due up.
Braves 6, Astros 4 Top 8, 2 OutsApr 10 10:53 PM - Chris Johnson single to center scored J.D. Martinez with two out. On the play, Carlos Lee advances to second. Runners on first and second with two outs and Chris Snyder due up.
Braves 5, Astros 4 Bot 7, 2 OutsApr 10 10:43 PM - Carlos Lee single to left scored Jordan Schafer with one out. On the play, J.D. Martinez advances to third. Runners on first and third with one out and Brian Bogusevic due up.
Braves 5, Astros 3 Bot 7, 1 OutApr 10 10:38 PM - Freddie Freeman fielder's choice to first scored Michael Bourn with one out. Runner on first with one out and Brian McCann due up.
Braves 5, Astros 2 Top 7, 1 OutApr 10 10:25 PM - Brian Bogusevic walked. Runners on first and second with two outs and Chris Johnson due up.
Braves 4, Astros 2 Bot 5, 2 OutsApr 10 9:56 PM - Scott Hanson has that "I'm going to strike you out" look.
Braves 4, Astros 1 Bot 5, 2 OutsApr 10 9:53 PM - Tyler Pastornicky lead-off Home Run (1) to left. Tommy Hanson due up.
Braves 4, Astros 1 Top 4, 0 OutsApr 10 9:23 PM - Chipper Jones two-out, two-run Home Run (1) to right scored Dan Uggla. Jason Heyward due up.
Braves 3, Astros 1 Top 3, 2 OutsApr 10 9:00 PM - Dan Uggla double to center scored Brian McCann with two out. Runner on second with two outs and Chipper Jones due up.
Braves 1, Astros 1 Top 3, 2 OutsApr 10 8:59 PM - Marwin Gonzalez single to center scored Chris Johnson with two out. On the play, Chris Snyder advances to third, Marwin Gonzalez advances to second. Runners on second and third with two outs and Kyle Weiland due up.
Braves 0, Astros 1 Bot 2, 2 OutsApr 10 8:48 PM - ATLANTA: 0
HOUSTON: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Apr 10 8:07 PM
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