After losing to the Marlins 2-7, the Braves came back last night to win 7-4 and split the two-game series. It was a special day for Chipper Jones, his 36th birthday. He celebrated in style going deep for a solo home run in the 2nd and going three for three before being intentionally walked in the Seventh. The Braves’ veteran third-baseman is having a great season so far batting .442. Catcher Brian McCann also had a little reason to celebrate, hitting his first Major League triple of his career in the Eighth, which led to another run when Jeff Francoeur picked up his third RBI of the day, hitting a sacrifice fly that drove in McCann. Pitcher Chuck James improved to 2-1 but allowed four earned runs, which were all driven in by Josh Willingham, and walked five in five innings. James was optioned to Triple-A Richmond following the game. Now the Braves are 11-11 (.500) going into the series this weekend against the New York Mets. Pitcher Jair Jurrjens (2-2) will get the start tonight against Mike Pelfrey (2-0) of the Mets.
