Braves 12 Reds 2

An injury to Chipper marred the Braves' easiest victory since their 16-0 shellacking of the Astros on May 8. Ramon Ortiz was the victim last night, continuing his awful first season with the Reds, who inexplicably are paying him over $3.5 million this season after he lost his rotation spot with the Angels last season. He gave up ten baserunners while recording just four outs, one of those a sacrifice bunt, and now sports a 6.30 ERA.

Pity we don't get to face his partner in crime, Eric Milton, in the series. Milton's making $5.33 million and has an ERA of 6.65, and actually has a higher road ERA than home ERA.

Chipper was having a fine time, with a single, double, and HR, until he crumpled to the ground after attempting to field a ground ball. It would be uncharitable, I suppose, for me to suggest that it's always been painful to watch Chipper try to go to his left, his range comprising whatever happens to hit him as he falls over sideways. This attempt resulted in a strained rotator cuff, and they're calling him day-to-day. Obviously, we need him back if we're to challenge the Cardinals for best record in the league, a notion unthinkable a month ago.

Game time is 7:10 tonight, Ramirez vs. Claussen, on Fox Sports South.