Hudson gave up a hit to the opposing pitcher Monday, en route to the second one-hitter of his career and a 2-0 victory. The Braves' right-hander allowed a single Colorado right-hander Jason Jennings with two outs in the third inning, then retired the last 17 batters he faced. "That's kind of tough to take," said Hudson. "He's probably one of the better-hitting pitchers out there, but . . . it would have been better if it was a cleanup hitter."
(Updated 5/2/2006)

Analysis: Hudson credited first-year pitching coach Roger McDowell with making a slight change in the right-hander's delivery, and he's responded with two complete games in his last three outings. He three-hit the Mets in New York April 19 for a 2-1 victory.