
The Nationals called up RHP Marco Estrada from AAA. He’s shown great control in his minor league career, although that deteriorated somewhat this season. He takes Luis Ayala‘s spot.
Brett Myers fixed his biggest problem since returning to the Phillies rotation after the All-Star break. He’s allowed just two home runs in his last 32 2/3 innings after giving up 24 in his first 101 2/3 IP. The drop is good for a 2.48 ERA over those five starts.
With Mark Teixeira gone, Kelly Johnson is the Braves player with the most RBI against the Mets this season. He’s driven in 12 (same as Teixeira), collecting two doubles, a triple and two homers along the way. Chipper Jones, despite a .414 BA against the Mets, only drove in four runs.
Ricky Nolasco pitched the first complete game for the Marlins in 301 chances Tuesday night. It was also the first of his career and his first shutout.
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