The Braves wrapped up a three-game series today with a 6-1 win over the Dodgers. After dropping two of three to the Marlins, the Braves began this series looking to gain momentum, and that they did. With a 6-1 win Friday and a 4-1 win yesterday, the Braves finished out the series today with a win, and now will take on the Nationals for two games and the Marlins for two as well at Turner Field. Jair Jurrjens continues to become an Atlanta favorite as the 22-year old rookie went seven innings giving up one hit before leaving with 3 hits surrendered and a record high eight strike outs. As a former bat boy for the same team Andruw Jones once played for in Curacao, the rookie struck out the former Braves franchise player three times. Kelly Johnson and Mark Teixeira both hit homers this afternoon and Atlanta finished the day with 14 hits. Blaine Boyer came in after Jurrjens to pitch a scoreless Eighth inning while striking out one, and was followed by Will Ohman who also pitched a scoreless inning in the Ninth. It was a good sign for the Braves that they could turn to a young gun like Jair Jurrjens to carry some weight and lead the team on the mound and not have to rely on the more proven veterans like John Smoltz or Tom Glavine. Tomorrow night, Tim Hudson gets the start against the Nationals Matt Chico in Atlanta.
