ESPN.com - MLB - Recap - Reds at Braves - 05/25/2002

The Braves had a shot to move into a first-place tie, but couldn't hold off the Reds. They had an early lead, 2-0, on a Rafael Furcal homer of all things. But Jason Marquis, who started out perfect through 3 2/3, ran out of gas in the middle innings, and gave up a three-run homer in the fifth that put the Reds up for good. Marquis still doesn't seem quite right after getting overworked earlier this season. I think the Braves should consider passing him over the next time the schedule permits, and letting him rest his arm.

Today, the Braves have an early 1-0 lead on the Reds, but they have put out one of the worst lineups ever seen. They have the Joneses hitting 4-5, but Lockhart and Bragg are hitting in front of them, and Castilla, Helms, and Blanco behind them. That's just awful.