Meanwhile, the Cards are handling business like they should. Normally I'm pissed, and I am somewhat, but I'm just ready for this to be over. Braves truly didn't deserve the playoffs this season. The GM HAS to get some starting pitching this off season, and a few more for the bullpen. Venters and Kimbrel can't do it all. Not all season, anyway.
The pitching gave up 4 runs in 13 innings. The team averaged 2-3 runs per game for the most part of the year. I don't think pitching was the problem this year. Heyward, with as much hype as he received coming out the gate last year, is officially overrated. McCann - wilted. Jones - wilted. The rest of the lineup - pffffffft. We need to pick up some bats in the off season and rid of Lowe.
Hudson pitched his ass off last night. Giving up 2 ER in 7 innings SHOULD win you a ballgame every time.