Game 113 Recap: Nationals 1, Braves 8
by gondeee on Aug 11, 2009 10:31 PM EDT
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PrintPitching wins championships, just remember that. Tommy Hanson added another win to his Rookie of the Year resume as the Braves bested the Nationals Tuesday night at Turner Field. Hanson had a shakey first inning, struggling to find his command on every pitch, but he battled through, actually struck out the side in the first, and only allowed one run to score. After that, he was pretty much in command. He got some help from the third base umpire, who ruled Nyger Morgan out on a steal attempt, when he seemed to be safe -- that led to a Washington coach being ejected.
As for the offense, it was pretty much evenly spread out, with everyone contributing. Every regular got at least one hit. Ryan Church was 2-for-3 with 2 walks filling in last minute for Nate McLouth. Chipper Jones was 2-for-4 with a walk and a homerun that was absolutely crushed in the 7th.
We broke the Nationals 8-game winning streak and sent their best hitter, Adam Dunn, home with a golden sombrero.
The Braves did some good hitting with runners in scoring position, getting some key run-scoring doubles from Martin Prado in the third, and Yunel Escobar in the fifth. Just a lot of good hitting in this game. And a lot of good pitching. More games like this, please.
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Let’s swat the Nats out of town.
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 11, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
Go plan, I hope we can keep the wins coming.
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Aug 11, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Peter gammons just said something on baseball tonight to the effect that Hansons delivery is going to effect him in the long run, like in 3-5 years he is gonna have arm trouble, can anyone comment on this? Are there any comps? Please? This worries me.
It's an odd delivery, no doubt
but driveline mechanics did a breakdown (I trust them a bit more than Gammons for mechanics) and they seemed to like his overall mechanics. Most people who don’t really know mechanics (myself included) automatically think when they see something different, it means future injury, but that’s not necessarily true. And the last part, cross your fingers. No matter how good your mechanics, injury can hit any pitcher.
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/2008/12/12/690731/pitching-mechanics-tommy-h
it means
what will be is what will be. There’s no reason to be overly worried about an increased chance of injury because of his mechanics, but at the same time, pitchers do get injured. He’s got just as good a shot as any other pitcher of staying healthy. If you want to see the kind of mechanics that get you injured, go watch Mat Latos pitch.
Kyle says he loves Hanson’s arm action, which he considers the most important part of a pitcher’s mechanics.
a clean arm action is the most important part of the delivery and Hanson definitely has that going for him.
He says Hanson’s tempo is bad (which it is), but that, I believe, just means he’s easier to steal off of. Kyle doesn’t like the followthrough though, which does look kind of like Peavy’s followthrough, but that’s not as significant as arm action. Basically, Kyle thinks he is less likely to be injured than the average pitcher.
F U Peter Gammons.
I’ve heard it mentioned before, but scouts ALWAYS find little flaws in every prospect. Im not too worried.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
People like Gammons commended Mark Prior’s mechanics and harped on Tim Lincecum’s, these guys really don’t know about probable injury risk they’re just floating out non-sensical opinions
by McCann's the Man on Aug 11, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m just saying it’s pretty much a crapshoot
by McCann's the Man on Aug 11, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I was under the impression the Prior’s mechanics were horrid…
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
It would be nice to get some help
Fish and Phils are both in extra innings.
Pete Rose was actually banned from baseball for teaching Jeff Francoeur how to play. He made up the gambling stuff to hide his shame.
That’s certainly 1 silver lining about the extras for them tonight.
11 and counting for both so far…
especially the Phils
since we’re about to start a series where our pen (fingers crossed we have an easy game tomorrow) will be well rested.
speaking of bullpen, angels released justin speier today. Don’t know if we’d be interested but we should, he’ll only get league minimum and he’s been a good setup man in the past
by McCann's the Man on Aug 11, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
not a half bad idea
Bobby (for all his flaws) seems to be able to get the most out of retread relievers a lot. Wouldn’t mind replacing right about now.
and he can’t be worse than a guy like acosta
by McCann's the Man on Aug 11, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't Speier briefly a Brave at some point in the past?
"...Braves tie! ...Braves tie! ...Braves tie!"
by The Keith Lockhart Era on Aug 12, 2009 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey who knows the way FLorida is planing an being so streaky just like the Phil’s the race is still pretty open. We just have to keep winning an I love seeing the 8 runs being scored in a game.
Go Braves !!!
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Aug 11, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
Heyward
anyone know what he did tonight or was Mississippi off
Okay
Christ Coste flies out to left with Tejada on first in the top of the 11th. Going to the bottom of the 11th in Florida
Bottom 11 in Florida
Coghlan draws a 4 pitch walk ahead of Nick Johnson, with 0 outs. Hanley on deck.
Getting really dangerous, there.
Lets go Cubbies!
Top of the lineup due up…
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2 outs
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
ahhh
Bradley missed a homer to CF by 5 feet
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
At the leaast
would have been nice for Lee to bat with someone on base. Easily the most dangerous man in the Cubs’ line-up.
wheres Ramirez? That guy is always hurt.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
FUCK
Phillies HR
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Kevin Greg Sucks.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
his HR numbers died all of sudden after after June.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
My fantasy team
had Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, and Bay on it. They all started off hot and all PLUMMETED. Still 19 games ahead of anyone else so I guess I don’t have too much to complain about.
Marlins win.
SHIT SHIT SHIT.
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Lol at MLB Network
Cecil Cooper pulls a guy who just walked the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th, and still gets second-guessed.
Lets go cubs!
We need some help tonight.
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So, if the Phillies hang on to win, have we made ANY progress with our win tonight?
Stopping the Nats streak was nice, but we sure would have liked to have some help elsewhere.
Wild card…Colorado is down 6-3 and the Giants are only up 1-0. Cards are losing in the 9tth as well.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's go Derrek Lee
You’re my hero.
Actually, I’ve always liked Derrek Lee, he’s among my favorite non-Braves.
Cory Rasmus at Danville
Has a no hitter going thru 6!
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Got under that one.
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
Ball 4 to Jake Fox.
2 run HR time?!
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nevermind…its Geo Soto.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
really? well lets hit another one then! 1-2 count
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
god damnit.
K for Soto. Soriano up w/ 1 on and 2 out.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
cubs suck
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
Hey all, I see we had a great game. anything not mentioned by gondee that I should know?
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
Philles and Marlins were both losing at various times, and both pulled out wins in the 11th inning.
Had a chance for a HUGE day, and it turned out just to be okay.
Hanson was filthy.
And everyone contributed on offense…even Hanson w/ 2 sac bunts.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
steller. it won’t take him long. he was charged with an error, but it was really mac’s fault.
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 12, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
We're back.
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 11, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Well shit.
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they’ll probably win it in the 11th.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
this made me lol in a sad kind of way
by WeStillHaveBobby on Aug 11, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for NOTHING to the Cubs and Astros.
Well, we do appreciate you taking the losses to extra innings.
Now the Reds are trying to blow it.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
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jk, they beat the Cards.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
So let's see
Cardinals lose, Cubbies lose, Astros lose, Brewers lose.
Everyone remotely involved in the NL Central race loses. Everyone in the NL East race wins.
Giants are also winning :/
Still only the 5th inning though..
by WeStillHaveBobby on Aug 11, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
Lets go Dodgers, Lets go!
Beat the Giants. We can gain a game on 3 teams in the wild card as long as the Rockies keep losing.
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Rockies (down 7-3), Giants (NOW DOWN 2-1!) and Cubs (Lost 4-3)
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I like your way of thinking here! Let’s keep it rolling Braves!!
by WeStillHaveBobby on Aug 11, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. Plus, we’ll have plenty of chances to make sure FLA and PHI lose.
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
"we'll have plenty of chances to make sure FLA and PHI lose"
Yeah, like this weeekend!
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
that should be fun to watch..I hope he gets roughed up like Smoltz did against the Yankees lol..
by WeStillHaveBobby on Aug 11, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Dodgers up 2-1!
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they’ll look like a bunch of cavemen if they do that.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
there’s going to be some thiiiiick beards going on in that clubhouse..
by WeStillHaveBobby on Aug 11, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
how far back are win in the wild card if the rox and giants both lose?
by McCann's the Man on Aug 11, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions
tres
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
nice, especially since the cubs are about to fall way back imo. I also think the giants offense is too suspect and they don’t have great pitching beyond Cain and Lincecum, good not great. I think it’s down to the Rockies, Marlins, and us for WC
by McCann's the Man on Aug 11, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I really think
this team can make a huge run if we make it to october!! we have the stuff!!
by WeStillHaveBobby on Aug 11, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
and the rockies lost dex fowler for a while possibly, he’s getting an mri on his knee
by McCann's the Man on Aug 11, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
3-1 Dodgers!
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McLouth tweeked his hammy in BP. LaRoche got the night off to let Infante get a start in…he’s also 0-7 against Lannan.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
oh. any update on Nate? He okay? LaRoche makes sense, but the Nate tweaking sounds scary
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
it sounds like its still just a little sore since the LA series.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Churchy has been fine in the leadoff spot tho. And against 2 lefties is even more impressive.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m starting to like Church leading off and playing center.
by John Holton on Aug 12, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
4-1 Dodgers
Okay, im gonna stop now.
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Please, don’t. I am enjoying all these runs against the Giants.
by WeStillHaveBobby on Aug 11, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
idk
but hes 22…almost 23 in a rookie league. So maybe we shouldnt get too crazy about him just yet.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
9 ininngs? GREAT! We got mad love today in the minor leagues.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
nope. only 7, but still. and he only had one walk. in other news, BJones had a walkoff HR
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
yeah i saw that. he’s workin hard for a september call up.
And no Heyward yet again tonight =…( damn rain.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
BJONES??! I’m sensing a call here soon come september..
by WeStillHaveBobby on Aug 11, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
how many guys can be on your team after the roster expands? Isnt it like 32 or something?
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
just some advice for future posting
if you wanna add to a previous comment, hit the “+ reply” button below the comment. It makes things MUCH easier to read
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
FYF actually homered off Scherzer. He has as many HRs in a Mets uniform as he had in a Braves uniform this season. HE’S TURNED THE CORNER
It's like in the old 80's professional wrestling
I half expect him to rip off his Mets jersey to reveal a Braves one, hit David Wright with a steel chair and go running back into the Braves dugout while being showered with boos from the Shi.. Citi Field faithful.
"...Braves tie! ...Braves tie! ...Braves tie!"
by The Keith Lockhart Era on Aug 12, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions
The Phillies
should be pissing their pants right now thinking about playing us this week..
by WeStillHaveBobby on Aug 11, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
So ESPN just previewed the Sunday Night Baseball match-up
Between the Braves and Phillies.
And yes, they showed at least one shot of Jeff Francoeur hitting in a Braves uniform. I’d understand if the trade was like a week ago, but you’re “the worldwide leader in sports.” Someone should have been on top of that highlight package.
a week?
Try nearly a month and a half ago.
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 12, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
This is true.
"...Braves tie! ...Braves tie! ...Braves tie!"
by The Keith Lockhart Era on Aug 12, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
Hook-ed onn Pa-hon-iks has not worked for him.
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
Go getem Braves!
The Braves must regain the same winning attitude,they had in the 1990’s,when they had Smoltz,Maddox,Glavin,Gant,Justice,Chipper,etc.And the captains of the team, need to make sure, the promising youngsters on the team are raised with the right attitude. Get the right attitude Braves:“win,win,win,and win again.”All misbeliefs such as " I can’t", must be eliminated."The Phillies, are not a better team. The Dodgers,are not a better team,nor the Yankees, nor the Red Sox. We, the Atlanta Braves, are the best team in baseball ! ! " Without that daily mind set, FORGET IT .
I still wonder why poor Boone Logan can’t be trusted with an 8-1 lead. The last time he picthed was tuesday, august 4th for Pete Smith’s sake.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
Were saving him for situations that call for someone to come in and shut it down.
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