Game 46 Recap - Giants 5, Braves 3
by bigjoe on May 28, 2009 9:48 AM EDT
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So thats a pretty big kick in the face. After getting a huge sweep of the (former) best team in the toughest division in baseball, we get swept by a team from the NL West. Come on now. The NL West hates us pretty badly this year. The Braves have a 3-6 record against the Diamondbacks, Giants & Rockies, with a -9 run differential. Thats pretty embarrassing, considering none of those teams are even leading the division.
The team just couldn't get anything going against Randy Johnson, getting a whopping 3 baserunners in 6 innings. Kenshin Kawakami on the other hand, had one of his weird starts, allowing 14 baserunners in less than 6 innings, but he was actually only one out away from a quality start...haha. When he only gets 2 strikeouts, you know its going to be a long night. In the pen, Eric O'Flaherty had his worst start of the year, and I have no idea why he stayed in the game as long as he did. Eventually, Manny Acosta (Manny Acosta!??!) came in to record the final 5 outs...perfectly...on 13 pitches. What kind of alternate universe IS this?
On offense, no one did a whole lot. Garret Anderson had a pinch 2 run single to earn a place in all of our hearts...Jordan Schafer singled and scored, while Matt Diaz walked and scoerd. The right fielder went 0/4, and Brian McCann doubled and walked coming into the game for David Ross. And the savior of the team, Chipper Jones? Yeah, he hates Randy Johnson...0/4 with 4 strikeouts. Thats tough.
Look how close that is folks...kinda scary, isn't it?
SBNation is acting weird...the winner was Johnson (4-4), the loser was Kawakami (3-6), and the save went to Brian Wilson (his 10th).
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“the right fielder”
haha…love it. He isnt even worthy of a derrogatory nickname anymore.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on May 28, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think last year's was worse
much much worse.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on May 28, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year’s outfield was aided by half of a season of Mark Kotsay…so, they got that going for them. Which is nice…
by Uninvited on May 28, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The defense was worse last year, IMO.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
by Little Lady on May 28, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA
people yelled at me when i was cautious after sweeping the greatest team on earth, the jays…i have been proven right!
and now i feel dirty…
by Doghnut on May 28, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Braves must be hanging out at gay bars in San Francisco...
Since 2000, the Braves are 14-23 (.378) when they play the Giants in San Francisco. Over that same span, the Braves are 18-9 (.667) when they play the Giants in Atlanta.
Oh, Bobby.
by sdp on May 28, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That means FYF is hanging out at gay bars in every city.
If Dunn walks 30 fewer times, he'll drive in 15 more runs. This is thanks to the scientifically proven formula: RBI = (this is nonsense) (I made it all up).
Here's a stat: Wins as manager: Dusty Baker, 1,162; Bill James, 0.
by TradeAndruw on May 28, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By that same logic
The Giants must be hanging out at gay bars in Atlanta.
by paboperfecto on May 28, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please do not dignify homophobic slurs as “logic”.
by fandave on May 28, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How was that a "homophobic slur"?
Oh, Bobby.
by sdp on May 28, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
implying gays cant play baseball or something?
why is hanging out in a gay bar a bad thing?
by Doghnut on May 28, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First time I’ve ever agreed with fandave.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
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by cbwilk on May 28, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First time I ever got drunk was in a gay bar in SF
I didn’t know it was a gay bar until after we left, and I remember thinking while I was there “Wow, all these guys are really laid-back and friendly”…
"…aren’t worthy enough to hold his (Pujols) ass cheeks apart while Playboy models wipe him with thousand dollar bills after he craps out the cure to whatever previously-incurable disease." by royhobbs 1/7/09
by buzzdeadwax on May 28, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I accidentally went to a gay bar in DC once
aside from the staring, it wasnt bad…they did have the best sweet potato fries ive ever had…
by Doghnut on May 28, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think I’d feel comfortable getting hit on by dudes (not sure if that’s the way it works, but they’re still men, and we are disgusting), but it would be nice to go to a place where you didn’t feel like you’re constatly just a few misunderstood words away from a bar fight.
"…aren’t worthy enough to hold his (Pujols) ass cheeks apart while Playboy models wipe him with thousand dollar bills after he craps out the cure to whatever previously-incurable disease." by royhobbs 1/7/09
by buzzdeadwax on May 29, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to .500 again. And facing Dan Haren tonight. ick
by eaheckman10 on May 28, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad I didn’t stay up for this game.
can we just have a cardboard cutout man right field?
by Sparhawk on May 28, 2009 10:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a shame we aren't in the AL...
We could use the DH for our right fielder.
by Uninvited on May 28, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny has a good, live arm and can be a big help in the pen, imo.
by fandave on May 28, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree, it’s very fresh and live right now, I just hope Bobby doesn’t use that as an excuse to over-use him. Maybe it’s just me, he appears to have a bit of a swagger about him that was absent the last two years; and I must say that I like it. Like during the Blue Jays rout, when he was closing out the 9th, he threw those two blatant fireballs and turned around to check the speed. He saw 97mph, and then turned around and threw that 82 mph slider, and the game was over.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on May 28, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dare I say it, he has closer written all over him.
"Baseball Before Hoes"
by That a boy on May 28, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t go that far. But he is a good Soriano impressionist to bring in the 7th inning, or a better guy to put some heat on mop-up duty in the 9th of a rout.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on May 28, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully
it is a rout in our favor…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on May 28, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has some control issues to work out but if he can hit 97 with his fastball, slider 82-85, and throw in a change up somewhere, dude could be pretty nasty. He just cant locate his damn pitches consistently.
"Baseball Before Hoes"
by That a boy on May 28, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last time I saw him
He had spotty control of the fastball, however fast it may be, and no other pitches whatsoever. To hear he has a slider now is good, but I’m not in the Acosta camp yet. Dude gave up longballs with regularity last year.
by fphjr01 on May 28, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Look how close that is folks...kinda scary, isn't it?" Talking about FYF and GA.
When you look at the May stats you can see that GA is rising and FYF is falling and then they don’t look so similar.
FYF .232/.248/.295/.543
GA .292/.324/.323/.647
I know the SLG% isn’t there for GA but holy freaking crap, a .543 OBP for Francy?
by bbxxj on May 28, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure if its bipolar
Or simply mediocre. As much as we hate to admit it, it is entirely possible the team just isn’t that good. We know the offense sucks and struggles more often than not, but I think the pitching is starting to be a bit of an illusion. For a team with “8 starters on the roster”, the team record on days the 4th / 5th rotation spots come up is 5 – 11. That’s not getting it done.
Our 1-2-3 starters are completely legit. Kawakami probably is bipolar. But the 5th rotation spot, for all we’ve talked about Hanson / Medlin / JoJo / Glavine / whoever, has been a complete and total black hole for all of last year and this year as well. If you look at the record, its not much worse than just starting the season 0-25 and trying to win as many of the other games as you can.
by fphjr01 on May 28, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was talking more along the lines of how we score 8, 9, and 10 runs some nights and then don’t even show up at the park most others…although that isn’t anything new.
But yeah, you’re probably right.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 28, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
inconsistant
to try to overide this inconsistant hitting I think that Bobby should "juggle the line-up with regularity…my thoughts on it is that other team’s pitching staff read a basic scouting report and make a plan. If Bobby mixes it up or works out that some of his players might need to ride the pine…(in the case of “the right fielder” make it long term) he might be able to overcome a not so good start by his number 4/5 starter.
by bravestatoo on May 28, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chipper had no business being in this game. It was obvious early on, when he grimaced after every swing. Then after the game he confirms that it hurts from the right side, due to not being able to push off his leg. Hellooo, McFly?
For all the off days Bobby gives him, you’d think this little incident wouldn’t have gotten through the filter. Bobby continues his head scratching ways with this ridiculous platoon of Kelly. Surely, Kelly could have avoided the Golden Sombrero.
On a positive note, according to DOB, that was the first 4 ever strikeout game for Chipper. Thats pretty damn impressive. But it shoulda been avoided alltogether.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
by 10-4 on May 28, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I say we light the beacons, and call on Rohan for aide
The New Punchout for Nintendo Wii......get it
by bravesguy311 on May 28, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
The Rohirrim were some bad dudes man.
I’m not sure what the rules are for using a horse at all times, but I’ll risk it as they will no doubt solve our problems in the outfield immediately…
by Uninvited on May 28, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Rohan WILL answer!!!”
rec’d, cause I’m a total LOTR geek.
Logan Schafer for 2009 ROY!!! Go Wolverine!!! SNKT!
Call the Braves office and demand Anderson be stripped of #18. He doesn't deserve that hallowed number!
by Rhyno18 on May 28, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. I guess I’m not enough of a geek; I thought this was a Godzilla reference.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
by cbwilk on May 28, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea me too brotha, figured i would set off some Nerd Alerts with that one, but it seemed fitting.
The New Punchout for Nintendo Wii......get it
by bravesguy311 on May 28, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Lord of the Rings
It took a Hobitt to sneak in to light the beacon….who will be our hobit? Atlanta Hobitts of the past: Lemke, Furcal, Harris …missed a few but who is our next Hobitt? (Note it could have been Josh Anderson but we traded him…but I think he was too tall
by bravestatoo on May 28, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kris Medlen
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on May 28, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Anderson is like 6’2".
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
by cbwilk on May 28, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s also OPSing 100 points higher than any of our starting OFers. Which, granted, still isn’t particularly good, but keep in mind that we basically gave him away for nothing.
by Lennox on May 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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