Game 159 Recap: Nationals 2, Braves 1
by gondeee on Oct 1, 2009 10:42 PM EDT
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PrintNo offense and a stellar starting pitching performance. If that isn't the refrain for our season I don't know what is. Losing a 2-to-1 game like this to the worst team in baseball is like rubbing salt in the wound of the Rockies clinching the wild card earlier in the evening.
Tommy Hanson was awesome -- 9 strikeouts, just 7 baserunners in 7 strong innings of 1-run pitching. The Braves matched that one run with their offense on a Nate McLouth homerun.
Rafael Soriano fell victim to a big hitter in the ninth inning -- Pete Orr. I knew I should have sucker punched him when I saw him walking around Phipps Plaza at noon today. But we should never have been in a one-run tie game in the ninth. We need offense people!
Garret Anderson did provide some sentimentality by collecting his 2,500th hit as a major leaguer.
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Congrats to GA
I know he’s not everyones favorite player, but I really like him. 2500 hits is a fantastic accomplishment.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Oct 1, 2009 10:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
+1. I agree completely. I again want to thank everyone for making open threads awesome.
(Yunel is still the Queen of Hearts)
Same
I had a dinner date tonight so I couldn’t be there for the thread, but yes, they’re great fun. I’m gonna miss them in the offseason.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Oct 1, 2009 11:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
well, its officially over, so we can now win some ballgames now, right?
Congrats on a great season Mr. “IDeserveToWinTheNLROYButMyNameIsn’tJayHapp” Tommy Hanson
(Yunel is still the Queen of Hearts)
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Oct 1, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
to be honest
there are about 7 legit candidates for the NL ROY
Hanson
Happ
Rasmus
McCutchen
McGeehee
Coghlan
Fowler
I think the leaders are Hanson, Happ and McCutchen, but thats JMO.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by Scott Coleman on Oct 2, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
too bad Hanson isn't a Red Sox
They’d probably give him a segment on every ESPN Sportscenter, like they do Brett Farve
- I miss Spooneybarger :(
by Mighty Healthy on Oct 2, 2009 2:43 AM EDT up reply actions
The 3 highlights of the game for the Braves were, imo :
1. GA reaching 2500 hits! I have been one of his few second half fans, and I respect him for this accomplishment!
2. Another Great pitching performance by Tommy Hanson! I look forward to seeing many more next year!
3. Nate McLouth hitting a HR! It was nice to see Nate come out of his funk, by hitting a long one!
I will look forward to catching up with the friends I’ve made on the open thread, when we get back together in the Spring!
Go Braves! Let’s send Bobby out in style next season, with a World Series win!!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Did you ever see
The Seinfeld episode where Elaine’s boss was upset that she overused the exclamation point?
Just sayin’. :-)
"If it weren't for baseball, many kids wouldn't know what a millionaire looks like." - Phyllis Diller
How many times have you been called a smart ass?
You are not one of the friends that I look forward to catching up with in the Spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
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Not my friend, fandave
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Like the person you replied to?
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Oct 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice Season, better than what I expected
I didn’t think the Braves would be this good in the preseason. So I guess I am satisfied. We are a one man offensive team and when Chipper doesn’t hit the Braves can be man-handled by even the lowest team in the league. So we never deserved the playoffs. The best teams are the ones that are in..
Now let’s enjoy the real baseball season as the playoffs begin. Who are you rooting for?
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
If the Braves aren't in, I really just don't care.
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Oct 2, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
TICKETS
I understand this series this weekend lacks luster because of the circumstances BUT…. I have a pair of tickets I won at a bar last night for Saturday night’s game. They are decent seats in section 312, third row. I have to work this weekend and cannot use them. If anyone has interest, please email me and they are yours. I live in Alpharetta, very close to 400 for pickup. I hope someone can use them!
Email: bkhayes@hotmail.com
Phone: 678 366 9633
Been watching the games this week in between watching my grandchildren and have been pretty disappointed. Losing 3 in a row, where did the offence go? Such a great pitching staff and no runs to back it up. Well the Braves will end over .500 and it’s been a decent year, they came close. They certainly have been unpredictable, you never knew what you were going to get going out to the games. I hope the Braves pick up a couple of good hitters and Chipper and Bmac come back next year strong. We’ll see, have to remember it’s only a game.
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
“Believe” is no longer the laptop wallpaper, 90 wins are out the window, NL East and WC are out of grasp, and Chipper will have to dig deep to get those 2 homers in 3 games.
At this point my wishes are simple:
1. Can we please not lose a 4th in a row 1-run ballgame.
2. Can we please not end the season being swept by the Natinals at home.
Oh, and purely from a broadcast perspective –
FSS played the “Believe” commercial last night after Colorado had clinched. May wanna pull that before tonight.
IS ANYONE REALLY SURPRISED?
This teams has been bipolar all year. They have their major ups and then downs. I’m not gonna lie, i kind of expected this.
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