Atlanta Braves News: The Morning Chop Atlanta Braves No-Hit The Houston Astros

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Gattis wasn’t bitter about trade from Braves, just surprised

Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note:  Evan Gattis returned to face the Braves on Sunday, though he didn’t see the field, he once again shared the field with the Braves.  Gattis has worked in the outfield for the Astros since being traded to them.  He will also play first base, DH and act as the third catcher.  It will be interesting to see how well he does in left field for Houston since that would have been the spot he’d play for the Braves.

"Nearly eight weeks after being traded to the Astros, former Braves slugger Evan Gattis has had time to think about the deal and its pluses and minuses.“The negative is that there’s a good fan base in Atlanta, I felt loved there,” he said. “The positives are that I’m in the American League, I might be a little more durable; I’m going to try to have a healthy season. And I’m in Texas, stoked about that. So yeah, positives and negatives.”The big, barrel-chested Texan played two seasons for the Braves, but it took less time for the legend of “El Oso Blanco” to become as outsized as his native state."

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Lose an hour Sunday, gain free coffee Monday

Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: Free iced coffee?? Why not stop by a Dunkin Donuts on Monday.  Though, it has to be a DD’s in Georgia.  Stop in on your way to work or on a break.

"Would a free iced coffee help you adjust?Participating Dunkin’ Donuts  restaurants in Georgia will help customers “spring forward” with a free 16 oz. iced coffee this Monday, March 9. And if you share a photo of yourself with your free beverage — using the special hashtag #smileforthecoffee — you will be entered to win one of two $10 Dunkin mgifts. If you forget to turn your clock ahead Sunday and are running late for work Monday, don’t worry; the promotion lasts all day."

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Wild Braves no-hit Astros, but settle for 10-inning tie

Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: In a very strange occurrence, the Atlanta Braves used nine pitchers to no-hit the Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon.   Cody Martin started the game for the Braves and went two innings, striking out three and not allowing a hit.  Newly acquired relief pitcher Jim Johnson came in to pitch the 3rd inning and pitched a one-two-three inning for the Braves.  The Braves pitching staff gave up two runs on no hits, nine walks and nine strikeouts.

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