Weekend Recap 5/6

Lots of bad weather around these parts this weekend. In fact one of the three games the Braves were scheduled to play was postponed. Looks like the Cubs could have used a rain out as well.

The Braves (18-12) are still 2 games ahead of the Nationals in the NL East. They split two games with the Mets and I guess the third will be played at a later date. They should get Brian McCann back this week. It is always good to get back an all-star but since the Braves have lost 7 of their last 10 games, it will be especially good to see him back out there. The Braves head to Cincinnati today.

The Cubs (11-20) are in trouble. They got swept by the Reds and have lost 4 in a row and 6 of their last 10 games. This puts them 9 games back in the NL Central. They welcome Texas to town this week and really need to right the ship or things could get ugly in Wrigley.

The Orioles (19-13) gained ground on the Red Sox this weekend. They sit 1.5 games out of first after taking 3 out of 4 from the Angels. They finally get to come home and face the Royals this week.

First Weekend in May

As we head into this weekend’s action not too much has changed. The Braves and the Cubs are going against division rivals so it will be important for them to play well over the weekend.

The Braves (17-11) are coming off of a series split with the Nationals. The Braves took the first two games and then dropped the final two. The good news is they maintained their 2.5 game lead in the NL East. This weekend they host the NY Mets for three games so they need to play well. Sunday’s game has Hudson matching up against the NL’s hottest pitcher in the Mets’ Harvey.

The Cubs (11-17) are 6 games behind the NL Central leading Cardinals after their split with the San Diego Padres, 2 games apiece. They are hosting the Reds in a three game series starting Friday afternoon. The Cubs need to make a push in this series and work their way back up through the competitive NL Central.

The Orioles (17-12) are still out west against the LA Angels. They are still 3.5 games behind the Red Sox as they look to continue their 4 game series against Los Angeles this weekend. They took game one last night so maybe they can keep up the momentum.