Game 77 Recap: Philles 1, Braves 11
by gondeee on Jul 1, 2009 10:04 PM EDT
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PrintA lot of good stuff going on tonight. The Braves finally scored some runs for starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens. The Phillies only got 1 hit off of Jurrjens through 7 innings, and that hit didn't happen until the last out of the seventh when former Braves catcher Paul Bako laced a legit single into left center. While the Braves did score 11 runs, Jurrjens was really the story of the night. He walked four batters, but kept the Phillies hitters off balance and used the wind blowing in to get them out in the air (4 groundouts vs. 11 flyouts). He also recorded 6 stikeouts
The scoring got started by the same guy who was the hitting star last night, Martin Prado. After Jurrjens got a hit to left field, Blanco followed with a hit, before Prado laced a double to score two runs and get the Braves on the board. Chipper Jones drove in Prado to give the Braves a 3-run lead. Two innings later, the Braves chased the Phillies starter Cole Hamels, who couldn't get an out in the fifth.
In that fifth inning, the Phillies reliever didn't fare any better, giving up an opposite field homerun to Matt Diaz that drove in the last of Hamels' baserunners. Diory Hernandez added his first major league homerun later in the inning, and received the silent treatment as he entered the dugout -- a sure sign that this Braves team was having fun playing baseball tonight.
Brian McCann broke an 0-for-13 streak (I believe) with 2 hits. Yunel Escobar came off the bench for an RBI hit -- his specialty. Reliever Manny Acosta, slowed last week by the flu bug, pitched the ninth and was dealing, running the ball up to 95 mph. It would be a big boost to our bullpen to get Acosta going -- he could take the place of Jeff Bennett while Bennett is on the DL (and beyond).
Fantastic game! Let's get that sweep tomorrow.
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DIFFERENT TEAM
WHO IN THE HELL STOLE UNIFORMS & HIT TONIGHT. I did recognize 2 of them, bet no one can guess which 2. Hitting is contagious & Prado has provided a much needed spark. Get the BROOM out tomorrow. GO BRAVES!
JMR
Impressive win, and all-around great play.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
Fun game to watch no doubt!
It was nice to see the Braves spread the hits and runs across the lineup.
I was happy for Diory that he got his Homer! Even more pleased we put an end to the Phillies win streak in our ballpark in fine fashion taking them 2 nights in a row to take the series.
I’m hoping to put the exclamation point on this visit by the Phils with a SWEEP!
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Call me crazy, but I swear we’d be better with Gregor Blanco starting in right field. At least he knows the strike zone and can take a walk.
"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball"
Close
I want Blanco in CF and McLouth in RF.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Would make for a great lineup. I like the order with Blanco 1st to Kotch 8th.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Anyone know why Medlen came in? Was that punishment for Gonzo pitching poorly? I hadn’t seen Medley in a while and was excited to see him trotting out there.
In an 11 to 1 game...
Medlen probably cam in so the 8/9 guys could have the day off. We are playing against a potent offense and Cox probably wanted to rest Soriano/Gonzo in case they are needed today.
by SupermanWearsBobSander'sPJs on Jul 2, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Not to be a downer after such a great game, but I don’t think Bobby every thinks about resting our go-to trio.
Which is why he threw them out there, right?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 2, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
seriously
nothing is more annoying than someone posting something like this even though it is blatently obvious that they are incorrect.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 2, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I get to watch the game today
Our Military sat channel AFN is showing this game…is it a day game…I wonder what the batting order will look like? anyway time for a sweep! It has been like a month?
Could be the daytime over there.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 2, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Baghdad is 7 hours ahead of Atlanta. It’ll be on at 2:10 AM. Maybe AFN will rebroadcast it during the day tomorrow.
Didn't know where he was posted.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 2, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
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