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Atlanta Braves 06-30-2009
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| Breaking News |  | Wednesday, June 24th, 2009: Diamond Hot, Nationals Cold
In a knockout performance, Thomas Diamond beat the Nationals 1-0 with an impressive 2-hit shutout.
The Braves hurler finished with 12 strikeouts and 2 walks. He showed pinpoint control and a sharp fastball.
Diamond told reporters after the game, "My arm felt good, mechanics were good and my stuff was working ...it don't get any better than this."
The Nationals manager said, "It was a rough one for my guys. We weren't at our best...and their guy was."
In 2009 Diamond has compiled a 6-5 record with a 3.45 ERA in 14 starts.
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 | Monday, June 8th, 2009: Atlanta-Texas Deal: Galarraga for Diamond
Officials for the Atlanta Braves confirmed that they have traded 27-year old starting pitcher Armando Galarraga, 24-year old minor league shortstop Kelly Babthorpe, 20-year old minor league center fielder Dennis Macias, a 1st round draft pick and a 3rd round draft pick to the Texas Rangers. In return, the Braves will receive 26-year old starting pitcher Thomas Diamond and 24-year old second baseman Patrick Kuhns.
Currently Galarraga has a 1-4 won-lost record in 9 starts with a 5.67 ERA. He also has 61 strikeouts in 54 innings.
In 2009 Diamond has a 4-4 record with a 3.95 ERA in 11 starts.
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 | Monday, June 8th, 2009: Atlanta-Florida Swap: Tulowitzki for
The rumor has been going on for a while now, but today it was made official. The Atlanta Braves sent 24-year old shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to the Florida Marlins for a 2nd round draft pick.
Officials from both teams seem to be pleased with the deal.
This season Tulowitzki has hit at a .233 clip with 36 RBIs, 10 home runs and 33 runs scored. He has played in 59 games.
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| Team Information | | Record overall | 53-29, .646 PCT | | Position in Division | 2nd, 1.0 GB | | Record at home | 32-11, .744 PCT | | Record on the road | 21-18, .538 PCT | | Record in X-inning games | 3-3, .500 PCT | | Record in one-run games | 19-12, .613 PCT | | Record versus LHP | 16-13, .552 PCT | | Record versus RHP | 37-16, .698 PCT | | Record last 10 games | 6-4, .600 PCT | | Record in March | 0-1, .000 PCT | | Record in April | 14-13, .519 PCT | | Record in May | 21-8, .724 PCT | | Record in June | 18-7, .720 PCT |
| Team Batting Stats & Rankings | | Batting Average | .263 - 1st in NL | | On-Base Percentage | .340 - 1st in NL | | Slugging Percentage | .439 - 1st in NL | | On-Base + Slugging | .780 - 1st in NL | | Runs Scored | 421 - 1st in NL | | Hits | 743 - tied for 1st in NL | | Extra-Base Hits | 269 - 1st in NL | | Home Runs | 105 - 1st in NL | | Bases-On-Balls | 311 - 1st in NL | | Strikeouts | 594 - 4th in NL | | Stolen Bases | 51 - 11th in NL |
| Team Pitching Stats & Rankings | | Earned Run Average | 3.38 - 4th in NL | | Starters' ERA | 3.48 - 5th in NL | | Bullpen ERA | 3.05 - 2nd in NL | | Runs allowed | 313 - 5th in NL | | Hits allowed | 689 - 7th in NL | | Opponents AVG | .247 - 6th in NL | | BABIP | .318 - 13th in NL | | Home Runs allowed | 45 - 2nd in NL | | Bases-On-Balls | 249 - 5th in NL | | Strikeouts | 722 - 1st in NL |
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