Game 86 Recap: Braves 4, Rockies 1

by gondeee on Jul 11, 2009 10:38 AM EDT in Braves Game Recaps

A Frenchy-less game, and a Frenchy-less win. Derek Lowe found his ability to pitch again, putting in a strong effort and limiting the damage through 6 innings. If not for a one-hour rain delay, he may have had enough to go into the eighth inning.

Garret Anderson provided some runs in the first inning on an almost-homerun double to right field that plated two. The Rockies starter settled down after that, holding the Braves scoreless until the eighth, when Diory Hernandez (don't call his name very often) added a two-run double of his own off the Rockies pen.

Rafael Soriano picked up the save, but the real save of the night should go to Eric O'Flaherty. With runners on second and third and one out in the eighth inning, O'Flaherty came in to face the Rockies two toughest hitters, Todd Helton and Brad Hawpe, and struck them both out. That was a critical moment in the game and EOF came up big.

Final - 7.10.2009	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Atlanta Braves	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	4	9	0
Colorado Rockies	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	7	1
WP: Derek Lowe (8 - 7) SV: Rafael Soriano (11) LP: Ubaldo Jimenez (6 - 9)

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Rafael Soriano picked up the save, but the real save of the night should go to Eric O’Flaherty. With runners on second and third and one out in the eighth inning, O’Flaherty came in to face the Rockies two toughest hitters, Todd Helton and Brad Hawpe, and struck them both out. That was a critical moment in the game and EOF came up big.

THIS!

Very enjoyable game to watch.

Nice to see Lowe do well and in this ballpark it was huge for him and us. His post game interview was great, you could tell he was happy about his performance.

I’m excited about tonight…facing an ex-Brave and hoping we can show him (Marquis) what an “All-Star” pitcher really looks like in Jurrgens. We’ve only given him an average of 2 runs in 9 of his last 18 games, if we had supported him (and Vazquez) better the AS roster may look a bit different.

"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich

by NCChopper on Jul 11, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

agreed

by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 11, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Fix:

Jurrjens (dangit I hate it when I misspell a guys name)

"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich

by NCChopper on Jul 11, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Eric O has Mos Def earned his spot.

"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 Jul 11, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe Bobby will use him as such.

I think we have a good BP. EOF, Acosta, Logan, Medlen, Moylan, Gonzo and Rafy can all come in a get the job done. And with the call up of Valdez, I think things will get even better.

by dlkinser86 on Jul 11, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s a shame how often they disappoint us, though.

by Gage23 on Jul 11, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Nobody’s perfect.

"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 Jul 11, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Bullpen

It was nice to keep Moylan and Gonzo out of the game! Soriano did not go the night before (did he?) and he looked good.

Acosta was good for that first inning and I do not blame Cox for sending him back out with a three run lead. But you are right about EOF – he came up BIG!!! And Acosta was the first one to thank him in the dugout. He was waiting at the stairs.

Fun Game!!!

by SupermanWearsBobSander'sPJs on Jul 11, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions