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Atlanta Braves
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0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 1 |
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Washington Nationals
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1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
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WP:
Boone Logan
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SV: Rafael Soriano (8) LP: Jesus Colome (1 - 1) |
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Game 79 Recap: Braves 9, Nationals 8
by gondeee
on Jul 3, 2009 10:41 PM EDT
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That ended up being a close game, as the Braves closer Rafael Soriano battled some wildness in the ninth inning to get the save after allowing 2 runs to score. But thanks to the newest Braves player, Brooks Conrad, Atlanta had a 3-run lead going into the ninth.
Starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami struggled through his four-plus innings while throwing a lot of pitches, and was ultimately unable to get out of the fifth inning. Every time Kawa would give up a run or runs, the Braves would come back the next inning and tie it up. The Nats scored 1 in the first, we came back and tied it in the second. They score 2 in the second, we score two in the third. They score 1 in the third, and we finally take the lead in the fourth.
The Nationals tied it in the fifth as Kawakami exited the game. The bullpen kept it close and that allowed pinch-hitter Brooks Conrad to slug a three-run homerun to right field in his first at-bat as a member of the Braves. It was Conrad's first major league homerun. Washington added another run in the bottom of the seventh, but Atlanta got it right back in the eighth.
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Atlanta Braves Plate Discipline
by 17843
on Jul 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT
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Much has been said about the Braves' inability to score runs this season to back up what has been one of the best pitching staffs in baseball this season; The Braves rank 23rd in baseball in runs scored, but a stellar 5th in runs allowed and the best FIP of any staff in baseball. Much of the blame for their offensive troubles can be placed on an inability to hit for power (6th worst isolated power in baseball).Lost in this doom and gloom about the offense has been a surprisingly good season for the Braves in the plate discipline department; they are doing a very solid job at walking and avoiding strikeouts with the major's 7th best BB/K ratio, right behind offensive powerhouses like the Red Sox, Yankees, and Blue Jays.
Below is a graph showing a breakdown of each batter's performance in the batter's box this season by breaking data down based on whether a pitch was in or out of the strike zone, swung on or watched, and hit or missed. Hopefully we can discover what has made certain hitters contribute positively or negatively towards the Braves's solid plate discipline this season. (click picture to see a larger view)
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Open Thread 7/3: Braves at Natinals
by gondeee
on Jul 3, 2009 5:09 PM EDT
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Let's see if we can beat the worst team in baseball. I feel confident with us coming off of a 3-game sweep of the Phils, but the Nationals always play us tough.
Kelly Johnson was placed on the DL with right wrist tendinitis, which could explain some of his hitting problems. Brooks Conrad was called up to replace him.
Tonight's game will also tell us if Kenshin Kawakami is all right after getting hit in the neck last week.
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3 game series vs Nationals @ Nationals Park
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Atlanta Braves Friday, Jul 3, 2009, 6:35 PM EDT Kenshin Kawakami vs Ross Detwiler Mostly sunny. Game time temperature around 80. |
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DOB says something is afoot
An hour long meeting between Bobby and Frank, eh? I don't think it would have taken then an hour to decide to DL KJ and call up Conrad.
DOB's speculation is that Vazquez could be dealt(for an impact bat we would control for longer than just this year), or that Yunel is close to being moved.
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Rhyno18
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Kelly Johnson to the DL
I knew last night Brooks Conrad was going up to Atlanta. Now we know who's spot he's taking.
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Atlanta Braves Fan Confidence Poll
by gondeee
on Jul 3, 2009 11:01 AM EDT
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If it's Friday, then it's the Atlanta Braves fan confidence poll. This poll and therefore your confidence level should encompasses several areas of the team. These areas include, but are not limited to, the team’s ownership, current management, talent, minor-league system, and general playing ability on the field. The poll will stay open for 48 hours, and then the results will be posted and graphed against the previous weeks.
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Game 78 Recap: Phillies 2, Braves 5... OMG a sweep!
by gondeee
on Jul 3, 2009 10:57 AM EDT
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I can't believe we actually swept the Phillies. Our little Braves.
Thursday night's game was a typical Javier Vazquez start -- he doesn't give up a lot of runs, and the Braves don't score a lot of runs for him. Only this time, we actually came back to win the game.
It wasn't the top of the lineup like it had been in the previous two games, tonight the offense came from the bottom of the lineup and Matt Diaz and Casey Kotchman. They had 5 hits between them, including a key double by Diaz in the decisive 3-run eighth inning.
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Heyward, Freeman, Palica Promoted to Mississippi!
The Sun News has confirmed rumors surrounding the blogosphere that Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman have been promoted to Double-A Mississippi:
Stat of the Game | 3 That's the number of Pelicans who were informed following the game they have been promoted to the Atlanta Braves double-A affiliate in Pearl, Miss. First baseman Freddie Freeman, outfielder Jason Heyward and lefthanded pitcher Tommy Palica are all moving up to the Mississippi Braves. They are being replaced today by three players from low-A Rome.
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
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Philadelphia
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40 | 37 | .519 | 0 | Won 1 |
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Florida
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41 | 39 | .512 | 0.5 | Won 3 |
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New York
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39 | 40 | .493 | 2 | Lost 1 |
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39 | 40 | .493 | 2 | Won 5 |
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Washington
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22 | 55 | .285 | 18 | Lost 4 |
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