Game 87 Recap: Braves 4, Rockies 3
by gondeee on Jul 12, 2009 11:44 AM EDT
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That ended up being a close one, but you know that 4 runs is rarely enough to win in Coors Field. The Braves once again got out in front early against the Rockies, scoring 2 runs with the help of Brooks Conrad and Jair Jurrjens, who went 2-for-3 helping his own cause.
Ryan Church pullen an 0-for-4, but was robbed of at least one extra base hit with the bases loaded.
The Rockies finally got to Jurrjens in the seventh innings as Troy Tulowitzki homered to lead off the inning. After a double, Peter Moylan -- the most used and abused reliever in baseball -- came on for his major league leading 48th appearance. After striking out the first guy he faced, he allowed a couple of singles, before two groundouts finished the frame and cut short the Colorado rally.
In the eighth inning, another used and abused reliever, Eric O'Flaherty got into some trouble, only to be bailed out by Manny Acosta. Rafael Soriano came on in the ninth, allowed a bloop single, and then put on his war face to strike out the next three batters on 10 total pitches to notch his 12th save.
The Braves are now one game away from a .500 record. That would be a nice place to be at the All-Star break, considering how tough this season has been.
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Am I the only that hates the Phillies right now? They were down 7-3 in the bottom of the 9th against Pittsburgh last night, only to come back and score 5 runs (and they could well have scored 6 or more if the game hadn’t ended). I mean, you think you’ve gotten a bit of momemtum by sweeping them at home and cutting the deficit to two games, then they go out and win 8 out of 9.
We, of course, had the misfortune of playing the Nationals following that series, so we’re only 5-4 since that series ended, and they’ve gained back all the ground we took in that sweep in just over a week. And we’re actually playing really good baseball aside from 1 inning in Washington.
Just, really wish the Phillies could actually a lose a few games before we play them again August 14.
by Bronn on Jul 12, 2009 12:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping
That a reversal of fortunes occurs here. Philadelphia is recently notorious for making come-from-behind September runs, and I’m hoping to see a front-running Philadelphia instead be the ones that get surpassed in September/October 1-3 for a change, and hopefully by the Braves. I’d rather even see the Marlins in the playoffs than the Phillies.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 12, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve hated the Phillies for about 20 years now.
"Here comes Bream! Here's the throw to the plate! He is...safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!...Braves win!"
by jug on Jul 12, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS
Reporter: How will you address all of the dropped passes?
Mike Smith: I don’t think that we were as sharp as we have been catching the football. It’s something that is very fixable. It’s VERY fixable.
by FrankyWren on Jul 12, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Thillies are my nemesis.
"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 12, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our schedule after the break is relentless. We rarely get a day off anywhere.
"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 12, 2009 12:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone believe that Charlie Manuel chose Zack Duke instead of Jurrjens or Vasquez for the final all-star spot. Unbelievable!
Duke:8 - 8 3.29 65 K’s
Vasquez:6 -7 2.95 136 K’s
Jurrjens: 7 -7 2.91 78 K’s
Hmmm.
by ccarr25 on Jul 12, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Manuel sucks.
"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 12, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn’t have said it better myself!
by ccarr25 on Jul 12, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto.
The only thing I can figure is that the Pirates don’t have anyone else representing. I haven’t been keeping up with the All-Star this year. Been working waaaaaaay to much. In fact, I’m working right now. :(
by Sparhawk on Jul 12, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, all our guys get some solid time off. They’re going to need it. I’m not that worried about it.
"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 12, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wish our pitchers got their dues and a place on the all-star roster
by ccarr25 on Jul 12, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but we all know what’s up. That’s all that matters. And 3 days off is going to be very beneficial with the 4-game Mets series coming up.
"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 12, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Freddy Sanchez is already on the all-star roster for the Pirates
by ccarr25 on Jul 12, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then Javy got robbed then. He deserved it.
Not much you can do about it. He needs the rest like a lot of our guys.
by Sparhawk on Jul 12, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather
not have any of our pitchers on the all-star roster. Rest is better.
by was385 on Jul 12, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing against Zach Duke, but wtf? This feels like a blatant snub by Charlie Manuel. The rest will be nice, but Javy deserves better…
by award6 on Jul 12, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much. I sure as hell wouldn’t want to play for Charlie Manuel. The guy comes off as a complete douche.
"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 12, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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