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CBS 3 Springfield - WSHMReeling Astros fall to Hudson, Braves 4-1

25.05.13

Tim Hudson gave up four hits and no earned runs in 7 1-3 innings to remain unbeaten in his career against Houston, and the Braves stayed hot with a 4-1 win Friday night that left the Astros with their worst 32-game stretch in franchise history. Houston's worst 32-game stretch before the 2012 season was 5-27, most recently from June 26 to July 29, 1962 as the Colt. AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) - The losses are starting to accumulate at an unprecedented pace for the woeful Houston Astros. NOTES: Houston placed RHP Francisco Cordero on the 15-day DL with an inflamed right big toe. He made his second start with Houston following his recall from Triple-A Oklahoma City on July 28. Cordero, who came to Houston on July 20 in a trade with Toronto, is 0-3 with a 19. "It's not a lot of fun, honestly," Houston outfielder Jordan Schafer said. Steve Pearce was scratched from Houston's original starting lineup due to a stiff neck. When you just continue to lose and you lose in different ways, you lose by 10, you lose by four, you lose by 15, you lose by one, it's all the same. Right-hander Armando Galarraga (0-1) gave up four runs, five hits and a career-high seven walks in 5 1-3 innings. "We weren't able to do much with it. ". Hudson kept battling against the Astros, who are last in the NL Central, 10 games behind fifth-place Chicago before the Cubs' late game at the Dodgers. Chipper Jones had a two-run double in Atlanta's three-run third inning. Prado and catcher Carlos Corporan exchanged words, prompting Michael Bourn, who was on first base following a walk, and first-base coach Terry Pendleton to take a few steps toward the mound. "I'm glad I was able to go out there and pitch into the eighth and get my pitch count up a little bit," Hudson said. Jones' third-inning double drove in Prado, who doubled, and Jason Heyward, who walked. "Galarraga got his pitch count up by being behind in the count and all the walks," Mills said. LHP Paul Maholm, acquired from the Cubs on Monday night, will make his first start for the Braves on Saturday night against Astros RHP Lucas Harrell. Jim Joyce, who had the blown call that prevented Galarraga from recording a perfect game with the Tigers on June 1, 2010, was the third-base umpire. Schafer had one hit in his first return to Atlanta since his July 31, 2011 trade from the Braves. "Every time he pitches, we expect that from him," Atlanta's Martin Prado said of Hudson. Galarraga walked Prado on the next pitch and was pulled from the game. The right-hander gave Atlanta's bullpen a needed break by throwing a season-high 116 pitches. Prado had two doubles, including a run-scoring hit in the fourth. The Braves improved to 7-1 on their 10-game homestand and gained ground in the NL East. He allowed one unearned run, four hits and two walks and has won five straight decisions. The Astros are 3-29 in their last 32 games. The Astros scored an unearned run off Hudson in the sixth. It's not a fun situation to be in. ". The Astros stranded two baserunners in the first inning, one in the second and two more in the fourth. Prado's RBI double in the fourth gave Atlanta a 4-0 lead. Atlanta trails first-place Washington by 2 games in the division after the Nationals split a doubleheader with Miami on Friday. 357 (40-for-112) with 19 extra-base hits and 23 RBIs since June 19, lifting his average to. 315. 80 ERA and three blown saves in six games with the Astros. Schafer took a called third strike to end the game. Right-hander Mickey Storey recorded two outs in his major league debut following his call-up earlier Friday from Oklahoma City. Tensions rose in the sixth inning as Galarraga and Prado exchanged stares as each backed away during a long at-bat. Jones scored when shortstop Marwin Gonzalez lost Dan Uggla's high popup, which dropped in shallow left field for a double. "I don't even know how people hit (Kimbrel)," Schafer said. "I don't think he's human," Hudson said of Jones. Hudson (11-4) improved to 5-0 with a 1. He is on the 15-day DL with a broken right little finger and is expected to return in late August. 24 ERA in seven career starts against the Astros. The Astros acquired RHP Garrett Mock from the Red Sox for future considerations.

Source: WSHM-TV

CBS Takes One Last Bite at Chick-fil-A

25.05.13

CBS has made no secret of its position on the manufactured Chick-fil-A controversy. Perhaps the CBS anchors should try to do a better job keeping their bias regarding same-sex marriage hidden. The Chick on Chick Filet is described as &lsquo. sandwich: a ham and a turkey married on a stale morning show, with a honey-mustard bias and joined in obfuscation with smugly self-righteous fries. Or they may want to feature their own CBS &ldquo. But the giggling anchors highlighted a sandwich made to make a point about same-sex marriage. two loving chicken breasts married on toasty buns with a honey mustard witness and joined in celebration with tolerant fries. Chicken on Chick-fil-A&rdquo. They  buried coverage of Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day  on August 1, waiting until the morning to cover the massive crowds supporting the embattled fast-food restaurant. , Which is owned by a lesbian chef, created a special sandwich.   Anchor Gayle King responded, laughing: &ldquo.

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