It turned out to be as good as billed. Horacio Ramirez went seven innings for the Braves, and allowed 1 run despite walking four and giving up six hits. The only hit that hurt him was Mike Lowell’s 26th HR, a solo shot.
Dontrelle Willis pitched even better, going eight innings, giving up six hits and one walk while striking out six. Atlanta had their chances to score, but have gone 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position. It’s 1-1 in the bottom of the ninth, and from what I heard on the broadcast, they had a very large walk-up gate for this game. If you win, they will come. (And I guess fireworks don’t hurt. :-))