Braves send Hanson to mound vs. Astros

TV, radio: SPSO; 640, 96.1

Probable starting pitchers: Braves RHP Tommy Hanson (9-3, 3.07 ERA) vs. Astros LHP Wandy Rodriguez (13-9, 2.82 ERA).

Hanson allowed six runs and three homers in his debut, but in 15 starts since he has a 2.67 ERA with six homers in 87ª innings. He hasn't faced the Astros ...... Rodriguez hasn't lost in more than three months at home (8-2, 1.60 ERA). Rodriguez is 2-1 with a 5.79 ERA in six games against the Braves. Chipper Jones is 4-for-9 with two homers against him, and Adam LaRoche is 6-for-15.