Braves' Hudson, Jones leave game with injuries

Published: Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:04 a.m. MDT MIAMI — Atlanta slugger Chipper Jones and ace Tim Hudson left Wednesday night's game against Florida with injuries, a pair of blows to the Braves' already slim playoff hopes. Jones strained his left hamstring running out a ground ball in the fourth inning, and Hudson departed after throwing only 68 pitches because of tightness in his right elbow. Hudson came into the game 10-7 with a 3.31 ERA for the Braves. He pitched six shutout innings before leaving the game and will be evaluated today, an off day for the team. Jones went 0-for-2 with an RBI and a walk, dropping his major league-leading average to .369. He has been hampered by right thigh, groin and back injuries this season but hasn't been on the disabled list. He has 18 homers and 55 RBIs. SORIANO RETURNS TO CUBS: The... [read full story]