NAHWAL 4/11/09: Nationals @ Braves

by bigjoe on Apr 11, 2009 7:40 AM EDT

First off, some bookkeeping issues.

FOUR POINTS
someguy917
soup du jour
tomahawkin108
WeStillHaveBobby

THREE POINTS
Bobby Cocks
Bream to the plate, and he is...
Chopaholic
cmdpsu15
dc_allday
ejruiz
GoBravesNY
Jolo
jug
longshotsmith
Mikehd1200
mwchipper
sdp
Smoltz's Beard
TomGarrett
VictorW

TWO POINTS
29 of you

ONE POINT
35 of you

ZERO POINTS
I don't keep track of you until you get a point =)

So lets get down to the fun now that thats out of the way...

1) Attendance. Last night drew a bonzo gonzo crowd that spent way too long at Turner Field...will tonight do the same?

2) Pick to click. Escobar won his first award last night...can he do it again?

3) Tonight is Kenshin Kawakami's professional American debut. Make an above & beyond prediction about it. The more above, and beyond, the more points you get. IF THE ENTIRE PREDICTION IS NOT CORRECT, YOU GET NO POINTS.

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1. 41, 235
2.McCann
3.gives up 1 run over 6 ininngs

With great power comes great responsibility- Ben Parker

by longshotsmith on Apr 11, 2009 8:00 AM EDT reply actions

bullpen

1. 44,932
2. Chipper Jones
3. KK 5 Ks

"Here comes Bream! Here's the throw to the plate! He is...safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!...Braves win!"

by jug on Apr 11, 2009 8:42 AM EDT reply actions

Its the G-day game today in Athens and the Masters in Augusta, just throwing that out for your attendance picks.

"Here comes Bream! Here's the throw to the plate! He is...safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!...Braves win!"

by jug on Apr 11, 2009 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions

1) 40,264
2) Kelly
3) Kawakami gets a hit in his ML Debut.

I would like to respectfully protest yesterdays Pick to Click. I picked the grounds crew, and they obviously got the field in great playing shape after all that hail and rain. I should know, i was there. I hope i haven’t disrespected the Chief, your worthiness.

"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09

by 10-4 on Apr 11, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions

If they got the tarp on faster, maybe we could have had that delay cut short by half an hour

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by bigjoe on Apr 11, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions

1. 46,556
2. Jordan ""I just like to win, that’s it" Schafer
3. 6 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, W.

by fandave on Apr 11, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions

1)39,394-little chill in the air
2)Diaz
3)KK-7 strike outs, 3 looking

by TennKen on Apr 11, 2009 9:16 AM EDT reply actions

1. 44, 769 2. Schafer 3. 6IP 5K 2R 2BB 1-3 at the dish 1RBI

Now that's thinking with your dipstick

by heap16 on Apr 11, 2009 9:17 AM EDT reply actions

I protest the ground crew.

Like the Thrashers, the Braves should have beautiful young women in minimal clothing doing grounds maintenance things.

by fandave on Apr 11, 2009 9:29 AM EDT reply actions

There was a guy on the crew that I could have sworn was a girl last night, lol.

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by mccannfan on Apr 11, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I still haven’t gotten a damn point in this thing.
1. 40, 145
2. Chipper
3. 6 IP, 8 H, 1 BB, 3R

by eaheckman10 on Apr 11, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions

1. 43,725
2. Matty
3. 1st pitch is a cutter. He also draws a walk and strikes out 6.

by musicman on Apr 11, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions

1. 42,549
2. McCann
3. Kawakami k’s 5, walks 1.

by Weldon on Apr 11, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions

1. 41,546
2. McCann
3. KK doesn’t make it out of the 3rd inning :-(

by Bobby Cocks on Apr 11, 2009 10:02 AM EDT reply actions

1. 38,153
2. Frenchy
3. 6 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 6 K

by KC Ryan on Apr 11, 2009 10:04 AM EDT reply actions

1. 43,867
2.Schafer hits another bomb
Going to the game today to see KK pitch so here is what we will see tonight.
3. 7 IP 6 k’s drives in Schafer on a RBI single in his first at bat.

by That a boy on Apr 11, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions

1) 47,546
2) Frenchy Francoeur
3) Kawakami 5 2/3 IP, 6H, 2 runs, 4K..and a W of course..well, I hope..

by WeStillHaveBobby on Apr 11, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions

runs = ER..sorry

by WeStillHaveBobby on Apr 11, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Picks

1. 41,755
2. Brian McCann
3. Kawakami strikes out ONE batter in the first inning. He will also give up a homer to Adam Dunn later in the game.

Oh, Bobby.

by sdp on Apr 11, 2009 10:25 AM EDT reply actions

39500
That Frenchy guy in the outfield wearing stripes and that outrageous mustache.
First two pitches are strikes.

by rhinoskin on Apr 11, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions

1) 41,245
2) McCann!
3) 5 2/3IP, 5 hits, 1 ER, 4 BB, 2 K. I hope he keeps his walks down.

by McCannsMuscle on Apr 11, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions

1. 46500
2. McCann
3. 6 IP, 2 ER, 3BB, 5K

by Mikehd1200 on Apr 11, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions

1. 39,000
2. Chipper
3. KK strikes out 8 but walks 4 with a no decision

by UltimaParadox on Apr 11, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions

1. 38,749
2. Heap
3. KK: 7 IP 8K

by cmdpsu15 on Apr 11, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

1. 46336
2. Kelly
3. Strikes out 8 through 6 innings, gets 1 hit and the win

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray

by dc_allday on Apr 11, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions

37,754
McCann
KK walks in one plate appearance, resulting in him scoring his first MLB run.

Penis

by justincredubil02 on Apr 11, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions

1. 40, 750
2. Yunel
3. KK strikes out in every plate appearance. Also gets a no decision.

by MTSU11 on Apr 11, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions

1. 44,257
2. KK
3. KK goes 8 innings

Logan Schafer for 2009 ROY!!! Go Wolverine!!! SNKT!

by Rhyno18 on Apr 11, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions

1. 43, 207
2. Schafer
3. KK gets a single and strikes out 6

by acie4mvp on Apr 11, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions

1. 38,781
2. McCann
3. 6IP 2runs 2BB 4K

by HandsOffSnakey on Apr 11, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

1. 38,432
2. Yunel
3. KK drops down two sac bunts

by ghos on Apr 11, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions

1. 46,111
2. Jeff Francoeur
3. Kawakami will pitch 6 innings, strike out 5, walk 2, allow 1ER, and there will be no less than two Dice-K remarks for some reason on TV/Radio

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 11, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

1) 49,490

2) McCann

3) Gonna go for an easy one. Quality start from Kawakami.

by VictorW on Apr 11, 2009 12:07 PM EDT reply actions

1.) 43,676
2.) KJ
3.) KK pitches 6 shutout innings, strikes out Dunn twice, and gets pulled in the seventh after giving up his first run.

by Chopaholic on Apr 11, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

1. 40,000
2. FYF
3. WHIP under 1.25

"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)

by FrankyWren on Apr 11, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

1. 47,200
2. McCann
3. Control issues for KK: BBs > Ks

by mycr0ft on Apr 11, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions

1. 40,500
2. mac daddy mccann
3. 6k’s 2bb in 6 2/3

by chance13ga on Apr 11, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions

1. 43,474
2. Logan Shaver
3. KK gives up a hit and a walk before getting an out, but makes it through 5 1/3 before getting pulled.

by Bream to the plate, and he is... on Apr 11, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions

1. 41, 325
2. KJ
3. Strikes out 4 and collects his first major league hit.

by Zeus12888 on Apr 11, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions

1. 47, 831

2. KJ

3. KK will hit a solo homerun in his second plate appearance. He will then get ejected in the 6th inning for beaning Elijah Dukes in retaliation for Frenchy haven gotten hit the previous half inning. Cox will be ejected soon thereafter for arguing.

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 11, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions

If your #3 comes through, you should be crowned champion for the entire season.

by musicman on Apr 11, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

by eaheckman10 on Apr 11, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

And pursue psychic endeavors on a full time basis.

by fandave on Apr 11, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

1. 43,200
2. jordan shafer
3. 6ip 8h 2w 7k 3er ( we win anyways, soriano closes tonight).

by heapofoatmeal on Apr 11, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions

1. 45,672
2. MattyD
3. KK gets a hit and a sacrifice

"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner

by Little Lady on Apr 11, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions

47,111
Diaz makes up for last night
More flyouts than groundouts

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 11, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

1.) 46,234
2.) Chipper
3.) Pitches into the 5th but not out of. Gives up 3 and leaves with two on.

by tomahawkin108 on Apr 11, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions

I just realized that by giving you guys an open door for the last question, I actually have to study the box score and look at all your posts.

Dammit.

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by bigjoe on Apr 11, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions

I bet we won’t be seeing anymore like that for a while..lol

by WeStillHaveBobby on Apr 11, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

noob

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 11, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

45,691
KK
Kenshin scoreless through 7 and 6 Ks

by TomGarrett on Apr 11, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

1. 47,296
2. Matt Diaz
3. Kawakami will lay down two successful bunts that move runners over.

by Walking Spanish on Apr 11, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

1. 46,111
2. Logan Shaver
3. KK Ks 6 and gets his first ML hit on his 2nd at bat.

by Bmacbandwagon on Apr 11, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

Picks

1) 45,555
2) Going out on a limb here, THE BULLPEN
3) KK gets the W, K>BB, and has more base hits than the Matty D/GA platoon

As much as we love it, baseball is just a game. Rest In Peace Nick Adenhart.

by mvandonsel on Apr 11, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions

1. 31,000
2. chip
3. k gets the w and a sac bunt

by jc25 on Apr 11, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

Mine

1. 42,249
2. Francoeur
3. Hits 2 batters, still gets the win

by secondbass on Apr 11, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

Picks to get on the board

1. 43,111
2. Kenshin K
3. KK wins his debut, logs at least 5 strikeouts

"People need help, and you know how to help them."

by VegasAces on Apr 11, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

1. 45,633
2. Pippen Shafer
3. Walks the first batter, hits the second, then settles down after three straight groundouts. Gets taken out in the seventh after allowing three earned runs on six hits.

by mcboyt on Apr 11, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions

c’mon now…..can you please be a little more specific?

by secondbass on Apr 11, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

1. 42,431
2. McCann
3. Kawakami strikes out at least five and gets two hits.

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by mccannfan on Apr 11, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

38,452
Chipper
Kawakami get two hits.

SubParr

by nick9314 on Apr 11, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

42,753
McCann
kk 5 innings, 3 runs, 4 ks, 2 bb.

by esadb on Apr 11, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions

1. 41,111
2. Francoeur le Frenchman
3. KK has a no-hitter entering the 5th

by BraveSaluki on Apr 11, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions

1 39657
2 Kotchman
3 KK’s Line 7 IP 7K 2 Runs

by Hanson-Ace on Apr 11, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

1. 39,999
2. Kelly Johnson
3. Kenshin goes 7 2/3 innings, Ks 7

by Euruproktos on Apr 11, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

1. 39,875.
2. Schafer.
3. Gives up 5 hits, gets 1 hit.

by vandelay on Apr 11, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

1. 46,599
2. Logan
3. KK goes 5, only gives up 1 hit

I wonder if somebody will up and sign KK’s translator…he was doing more in BP yesterday than some of the players – especially KK.

by Lizziebeth on Apr 11, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

BIGJOE READ THIS (ITS FOR NAHWAL) wont be able to get to a computer for the weekend— I don’t know if you’ll count these or not bigjoe— but here goes

    1.) 40,379
    2.) McCann (he’s always been my pick to click)
    3.) well im screwed let’s say 6

this goes for the whole series against WAS

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by bigjoe on Apr 11, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

1. 47,823
2. Chipper
3. KK goes 6 2/3, 7 H, 4 R, 4 BB, 5 Ks, and picks up the W. He also K’s twice at the plate.

by mwchipper on Apr 11, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

1. 44,900
2. KJ
3. Gets ’em 1-2-3 in the first.

by brndn on Apr 11, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

GOOD WIN TONIGHT GUYS!!!!

Attendance was 34,325. Point goes to justincredubil02.

Picks to click…Kelly Johnson is an obvious one. But who else…? Logan Schafer, and Peter Moylan. Sounds good to me. Points go to 10-4, fandave, That a boy, dc_allday, Chopaholic, Bream to the plate, and he is…, Zeus12888, Vive la Francoeur!, heapofoatmeal, Bmacbandwagon, mvansondel (I’ll throw you a courtesy point), mcboyt, Euruproktos, vandelay, Lizziebeth, brndn. Well done.

Now, the tough part. Who shall I assign points here…username listed, points assigned in parentheses. These are who got points… VictorW (2), Smoltz’s Beard (2), VegasAces (2). A bunch of you had like 2/3 of your prediction right, but fucked up one little part. I wanted to give you a charity point so bad…but yeah, I already posted that little diatribe about how your entire prediction must be right. Gay

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by bigjoe on Apr 11, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions