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Game 77 Recap: Philles 1, Braves 11

Atlanta Braves starter Jair Jurrjens works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta, Wednesday July 1, 2009.

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Atlanta Braves starter Jair Jurrjens works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta, Wednesday July 1, 2009.

A 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.


Final - 7.1.2009 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Philadelphia Phillies 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1
Atlanta Braves 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 2 X 11 14 2
WP: Jair Jurrjens (6 - 6)
LP: Cole Hamels (4 - 5)

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God bless Jair Jurrjens!

Lets get the sweep tomorrow boys!

The July turnaround has begun

by Zeus12888 on Jul 1, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by chicken little on Jul 1, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jul 1, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sweep sweep sweep

by Slee on Jul 1, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by NCChopper on Jul 1, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All of a sudden

they’re only 3 games back, with JV on the bump tomorrow…

by Yakker on Jul 2, 2009 1:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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"

by el crime dog on Jul 2, 2009 8:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by BeantownVol on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How’s this:

Blanco CF
Prado 2B
Chipper 3B
McCann C
McLouth RF
Escobar SS
Kotchman 1B
Anderson/Diaz LF

You can move the guys in 5-8 to suit.

by John Holton on Jul 2, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball"

by el crime dog on Jul 2, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oops, sorry about the no reply

"There are only two seasons -- winter and Baseball"

by el crime dog on Jul 2, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Gage23 on Jul 2, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Not to be a downer after such a great game, but I don’t think Bobby every thinks about resting our go-to trio.

by Shark Judge on Jul 2, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I think that’s why you saw Medlen and Acosta. Neither has worked much lately and there wasn’t a lot of pressure.

by John Holton on Jul 2, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by bravestatoo on Jul 2, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gam time today is 7:10

Baseball is my life

by That a boy on Jul 2, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Baghdad is 7 hours ahead of Atlanta. It’ll be on at 2:10 AM. Maybe AFN will rebroadcast it during the day tomorrow.

by John Holton on Jul 2, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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