June 20
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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At Fenway Park on Friday, former Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe answered questions about what he expected when he faces his old team Saturday. Lowe is scheduled to start for the Braves in the second game of a three-game series against Boston at Fenway Park, where he was a successful starter and closer who carved a reputation as a big-game pitcher during his first eight major-league seasons with the Red Sox through 2004. Sort of like John Smoltz with the Braves, if not even for half as long a period. And unlike Smoltz, who spent two decades with the Braves before signing with the Red Sox last winter, Lowe had a four-year stint with the Dodgers between his departure from Boston and his return to ..."
June 15
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The Braves picked a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Baltimore to come completely unraveled. No phase of the game went unscathed. On the mound, Derek Lowe had his worst outing as a Brave, lasting only 2-1/3 innings in a 11-2 shellacking by the Orioles. Defensively, Yunel Escobar made a pair of miscues to open the door to four runs by the Orioles and got benched by manager Bobby Cox. He failed to complete a double play in the first inning and hesitated on a rundown in the second inning, which allowed Robert Andino to steal home. At the plate, the Braves were limited to five hits in a complete game by rookie Brad Bergesen, who gave up his only runs on a pair of David Ross solo home runs. ..."
June 2
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
columnist Chris Vivlamore
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After two months of the season, it's a good time to examine the Braves' off-season acquisition of pitcher Derek Lowe. Here is a glimpse at how he compares to two other aces the Braves pursued last winter - and one they did not. Derek Lowe, 6-3, 3.49 ERA"
May 19
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Now Derek Lowe knows what Jair Jurrjens feels like. After winning four consecutive starts while runs virtually rained down upon him, Lowe got a Jurrjens-like jolt Monday night. The Braves scored only once to spoil Lowe's eight solid innings in a 5-1 loss to the Rockies. Could it be because Lowe was pitching in Jurrjens' spot after Sunday's rainout against Arizona? "You hate to waste a game like that - a three-hitter," Braves manager Bobby Cox said. "He didn't give up anything hard." Jurrjens, who has only three wins despite a 2.06 ERA, pitches Tuesday night. He'll try to right the Braves after their 11th loss in the past 14 home games. The Braves are not getting much inspiration from their ..."
May 18
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The Braves' game against Arizona got rained out Sunday at Turner Field, and the good news was that it happened before any pitches were thrown. That meant that Braves pitcher Derek Lowe (5-1), who was set to start Sunday's game, instead will start Monday's series opener at home against Colorado. Fans with tickets to Sunday's game can use them for the makeup game or any remaining Braves home game during the 2009 regular season, subject to availability. Sunday's game will likely be made up Aug. 17, a mutual off day on the schedules of both teams. That plan must first be approved by the players' union because of the amount of games the move would cause the teams to play without a day off over ..."