Game 66 Recap: Braves 8, Red Sox 2
by gondeee on Jun 19, 2009 10:18 PM EDT
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The Braves got off to a good start to this game on the very first pitch, which leadoff hitter Nate McLouth drilled for a homerun. Atlanta won the battle of the Japanese starters as Kenshin Kawakami out-dueled Daisuke Matsuzaka. Kawakami racked up another quality start while holding the Red Sox to just two hits, only running into real trouble in the sixth. Matsuzaka continued his ineffectiveness by allowing 6 runs on 8 hits, including 5 extra base hits.
The Braves took no chances with their lead by turning to Peter Moylan, Rafael Soriano, and Mike Gonzalez, in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings to finish out the game. Each of those pitchers racked up 2 strikeouts a piece, combined with Kawa's K's Atlanta pitching struck out 11 Red Sox on the night.
In addition to the great pitching, the offense also contributed with 8 runs. Garret Anderson was 3-for-3 with 4 RBIs, and the top-4 batters in front of him in the lineup combined for 7 hits, 6 runs, and 3 RBIs. If there was any bad news out of this game, it's that the bottom four guys in the order were 1-for-14, though they did manage 3 walks.
It was a good win for the Braves -- the offense clicked just as much as the pitching. Despite the lower half of the order taking the night off, the guys at the top, including the all-important McLouth, carried the load for Atlanta.
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Savvy?
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jun 19, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you say Martin Prado at 2nd base? I had no clue KJ’s average was like .225 and his obp is less than .300. Yikes
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
by mvhsbball on Jun 19, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
..........yeah.
Kelly still walked, though. I think he’s getting his “eye” back, on a hunch.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jun 19, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well since he's busy getting his "eye" back
maybe he could work on getting his “swing” back too if it isn’t too much of a problem.
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
by mvhsbball on Jun 19, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could say it, I suppose...
But you’d discount the fact that he’s a butcher there, much more so than Kelly, whose defense people are always complaining about.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 20, 2009 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sear, the guy has a game where he draws 2 walks and sees 20 pitches in 4 PA, in a game where the team wins big, and he’s the first thing you complain about?
by Lennox on Jun 20, 2009 3:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still facepalming at using Moylan, Soriano, and Gonzo on back to back days with leads of 7-0 and 8-2. Great job Bobby.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
by 10-4 on Jun 19, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
amen
cant wait to blow a lead tomorrow night because Soriano and Gonzo cant go back-to-back-to-back nights. Jeff Bennet time baby! Get your wads of gum/dip/seeds/whatever the F is in his cheek every night
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
by mvhsbball on Jun 19, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm getting sick of that
Medlen and Acosta are plenty good enough to hold down 6 and 7 run leads. Gonzo and Soriano are going to be exhausted by the time they have to come in to save a 1-run lead and a slurve or a slider is gonna get left out over the plate due to how frequently they’re used, and bam, home run to tie the game.
by BravesRaleigh on Jun 20, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'll be fine, guys...
Pitching in low-pressure situations is not as hard as high-pressure situations. It wouldn’t be any better if they had to try and mop up an EOF or Medlen disaster.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 20, 2009 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone else noticed...
That Kawakami steps up his pitching in big-time matchups? That’s really cool to see. Overall he’s been pretty good after his first few starts, but has had lousy run support.
I don’t remember any of KJ’s past slumps lasting this long or being this bad, I could be wrong though. He’ll get hot eventually, he always does. Maybe you guys are right though, Prado and Infante(when he’s back) would probably help the team more.
by In a Flash on Jun 19, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KK should be something like 7-5
The bullpen and offense must hate the guy, cause they always kill his chances at winning a game. Isnt this his 6th straight quality start?
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
by mvhsbball on Jun 20, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
He only lasted 5 innings his last start before today, at Baltimore. But if he has one streak going for him, it’s that he has not allowed more than 3 earned runs since April 26th (span of 9 starts!!!).
by RaffyGonzo on Jun 20, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3.35 ERA for Kawakami if you exclude April. And he’s been able to get the walks down a bit so his WHIP is falling too.
by beeswax on Jun 20, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s really settling in as a very solid mid to back end of the rotation pitcher.
by was385 on Jun 20, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he has the lowest run support on our team and i think leads the majors in lowest run support. i would have to double check tho
by drumzalicious on Jun 20, 2009 3:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KK and JJ
I bet our run support ends when JJ comes up, he gets NOTHING. We lose 1-0 and 2-1 with him pitching, we might as well let our position players pitch and go down 20-0.
by BravesRaleigh on Jun 20, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I did first
When he went up against Roy Hal in Toronto! He pitched in a pitcher’s dues (inotherwords he did not get much run support). I said then he should be facing everyone’s no.1……but he choked against the Big Unit….(that just don’t sound right!) Head line aside, He has started to adjust to the strike zone here…let us see if the team can get him more runs and if he can go deeper (7 or 8 innings) but I would agree with you “Flash” that he is our No.3 or 4….but we need him to pitch like our No.2!
by bravestatoo on Jun 20, 2009 6:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know a lot are puzzled over the use of Moylan/Soriano/Gonzo
But what’s the deal with Bobby using Moylan SO much. After today’s game (noted it’s #66), he has racked up 35 total appearances. That is RIDICULOUS and if this pace continues (see no reason why not), he will have around 85-87 appearances under his belt.
If there is one guy the bullpen is missing, it’s Jorge Campillo.
by RaffyGonzo on Jun 20, 2009 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's the closest thing to a DP option we've got...
And you know how much Bobby likes using a pitcher for one out to get a grounder and get out of the inning. Remember Chad Paronto? So while he’s made a lot of apps, yeah, he’s only on pace to throw 61 innings, which really isn’t a huge workload.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 20, 2009 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but it’s not the innings, but the amount of pitches he throws. Not to mention all the warm-up tossing too. It all takes a toll on a pitcher’s arm during a very long season. Why couldn’t kawakami pitch into the 7th? He only threw 83 pitches last night before he took him out.
There is no reason to bring in Soriano and Gonzo when they pitched the day before. Bobby is ridiculous in how he handles the bullpen.
by BravesFan on Jun 20, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he was wearing down in the 6th.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 20, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree about Campillo.
Mainly because i would prefer Medlen be in AAA as a starter instead in the majors as a reliever
by drumzalicious on Jun 20, 2009 3:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When the fuck is Campillo going to be back? The WBC really fucked his ass.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jun 20, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s on the 60 day DL apparently. Must be something big. Anyone know?
by BravesFan on Jun 20, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take back all the evil things I have said about Anderson
for now….
Official MCM Hater!
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by gramsey712 on Jun 20, 2009 9:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I loved that ump last night
He seems like one of THE FEW that has a consistent strike zone, and actually called balls and strikes.
It’s not that hard, you fucking CHumps.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jun 20, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought the same thing actually
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beckett tonight
See if the Braves can shell Beckett. THAT would be a gooid indicator of where we are headed, although he was knocked around in his last start. GO Braves, would be a nice time to get on a roll.
JMR
by chicken little on Jun 20, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thia was a great game. I was atop the green monster to see it!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
by BeantownVol on Jun 21, 2009 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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