Game 114 Recap: Nationals 2, Braves 6
by gondeee on Aug 12, 2009 10:02 PM EDT
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The Braves broke out the homerun ball for the win against the Nationals on Wednesday night to sweep the 2-game series. Atlanta got homeruns from Garret Anderson, Martin Prado, and two from Adam LaRoche -- who now has 3 HR in his frist 35 at-bats back in a Braves uniform (Casey Kotchman had 8 HRs in 450 at-bats during his 2 years with Atlanta). The Braves also added two runs in the eighth on bases loaded walks. If you're keeping track at home, that's 4 solo homeruns and 2 bases loaded walks -- a strange way to score all your runs.
Starting pitcher Derek Lowe once again managed his way through 7 innings of good-enough work -- 7 hits, 4 walks, and 5 strikeouts. There were some innings where he really struggled, and there were other innings where he looked unhittable. But this is what Lowe gives you -- starts where he goes deep into the game and gives you a chance to win. That's Lowe's 12th win, good enough to rank second (tied) in the NL.
The game ended in pretty cool fashion, and something you don't see everyday. With a runner on second and Nyjer Morgan at first, Mike Gonzalez deliverd the pitch. Morgan had wandered pretty far off of first, remember, there is someone in front of him at second, so there's no reason to be 15 feet off first. Adam LaRoche snuck in behind Morgan and Brian McCann gunned a throw down to first after the pitch was delivered. Morgan was picked off to end the game.
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Way to take care of business boys
Now let’s phuck the phillies up on Friday!
We have another damn off day tomorrow. Jason Heyward better do something magical tomorrow night to hold us over.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
REMEMBER THAT BOYS.
by mvhsbball on Aug 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Anyone just see that crap on ESPN
Cubs have the bases loaded, and Jake Fox (I think) hits a long fly to the warning track.
Victorino camps out under it, and just before the ball reaches him, a fan throws a beer on him. Victorino still makes the catch, but that’s some garbage behavior, there. We’ve seen stuff like this from Cubs fans before, on occasion, but still…what an asshole.
by Bronn on Aug 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, and if anyone deserved it, it’s that shithead.
(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 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the game has been over for a while now anyways. we’re ready for the “phuckers” on phriday.
Go Bravos!!
(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 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got thrown out of a game by the home plate umpire recently. But I can’t say that really reflects poorly on him as much as it does the umpire.
by Bronn on Aug 12, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a bad dude, man.
(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 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He plays dirty. Dirtier than almost anyone I’ve seen. And when you play that way, drunken Cubs fans may “accidentally” drop a cup of beer into your glove. He’s a douchebag.
(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 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.metsblog.com/2009/05/08/note-shane-victorino-is-a-cheater/
I rescind my disbelief
by danielmobo on Aug 12, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, assorted shady moves like that. He almost crippled McCann last year with a very bad shot at home. Shadiness.
Shane Victorino is a shithead.com.org.shh
(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 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as baseball continues to allow any player coming from 3rd a free shot at the catcher AND award them with a run if that shot causes the ball to come loose it’s just “good hard nosed play”.
by Lennox on Aug 13, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then last night he shoves reyes out of the way like George Costanza during a fire
lold
by esadb on Aug 12, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t really know if this specific example is dirty. If you’re in the basepath during a rundown, the runner has the right to go through you. If you impede him, he’s awarded the base.
If he’d gone out of the way to run into Reyes and be awarded second base, perhaps…but I can’t find a video of this incident, and the photos on that blog seem compelling for Victorino’s case.
by Bronn on Aug 12, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This
Seems like people are taking issue with Victorino’s play because he is a smart, aggressive player who knows the rules of baseball and takes advantage of them.
I don’t see anything wrong with that. Frankly, most teams could use more of that.
by Yakker on Aug 13, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Victorino a lot. I wish we could have gotten him somehow. He is a really good ballplayer, and I have no problem with his style or the way he plays.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 13, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow that’s lame as hell. Pierzynkski did something like that against the Rays last year. Reminds me of soccer dives or basketball flops. Within the rules, but annoying as hell to watch.
by VictorW on Aug 13, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
World Baseball Classic
USA vs. Puerto Rico, on a deep right flyball, Victorino tags up on second base, RF throws it to third to prevent the advance, but Victorino waits for the ball, and allows the ball to “bounce” off of his leg, and ricochet into no-man’s land, while he takes third, and uses his superb speed to score.
Kinda dirty.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Aug 13, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it?
Seems like a smart play to me. If Derek jeter did that, the ESPNers would sing paeans to the stars about him. Come to think of it, they sing paeans to the stars about Jeter when he takes a dump…
by Yakker on Aug 13, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd think so
A lot of the PR players were waving their arms afterwards in the “wtf” fashion, because in agreement to your above comment, yeah, it’s fair, but it’s kind of cheap. Like exploiting a glitch in a video game or something, Victorino knows almost every little loophole, and takes advantage of them every opportunity he gets.
I kind of cheered because he was representing USA, but told everyone around me that if he did that during a Braves/Phillies game, I’d be livid.
The bottom line is, it’s hard to hate a guy for sucking, and Victorino is a really good player that kills the Braves.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Aug 13, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That throw to home he made (was it last year?) was an absolute laser.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 13, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
I actually like when people exploit loopholes; I think it adds charm to the game. Was it cheap when Veeck pinchit Eddie Gaedel? When Connie Mack dropped an easy pop fly? I see what Victorino did in that light. A loophole, but one that everyone can take advantage of.
by Yakker on Aug 13, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
an article on ESPN today...
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=4392903
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 13, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This still explains nothing
But ill take you word for it.
by esadb on Aug 12, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philadelphians would have done worse
by danielmobo on Aug 12, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had that thought myself
But still, I can’t remember any recent incidents with Phillies fans like this.
That Braves/Cubs game in Wrigley from, oh, 3-4 years ago (where there was a 20-something minute after the entire stadium was throwing garbage on the field, and the Braves had to go into the clubhouse) immediately came to mind regarding Cubs fans.
by Bronn on Aug 12, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I admit, if everyone else was throwing trash, I would too.
by esadb on Aug 12, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Took my time to think about it
I probably wouldn’t. Depends on just how much horseshit I had to endure prior to it.
I mean, someone recently posted a fanshot with videos of the 1984 brawl between the Padres and Braves, and if I had seats right behind the Braves’ dugout, I’d have thrown some garbage at the douche who rushed over there to pick a fight with Bob Horner.
by Bronn on Aug 12, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derek Lowe with 12 wins, nice to see at least one of our pitchers hasn’t been hurt in the win column due to offensive inconsistency
by McCann's the Man on Aug 12, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We swept the Natinals right out of the Ted!
Great job guys. Rest well, eat well and get ready for the Phillies.
This winning stuff is a lot of fun to watch!
by NCChopper on Aug 12, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree, and it sure is fun watching them win!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
by HEYJUDE on Aug 13, 2009 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is everyone on TV sucking Pedro off?
I understand he won but the guys on ESPN are acting like the old Pedro is back after five innings and three runs. It’s a 5.40 ERA.
by was385 on Aug 13, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cause ESPN loves the Phuckers and any current or former Boston redsox player. It’s a perfect day for them.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
REMEMBER THAT BOYS.
by mvhsbball on Aug 13, 2009 1:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Probably because he's hilarious..
“The Yankees are my daddy..”
“Who ees.. Kareem Garcia??”
by Hobnail_Boot on Aug 13, 2009 2:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to mention that could’ve easily been a GS for Jake Fox, a few more feet
by McCann's the Man on Aug 13, 2009 3:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also love how is 91 MPH fastball is “throwing gas” according to the BBT guys.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 13, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the Braves ever get any love last night on BBT? I watched a little bit, but was getting tired of the usual suckoff-fest.
by award6 on Aug 13, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a little bit…they talked about the 2 laroche HRs and the play that ended the game…that was pretty much it.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 13, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it’s not like the Cubs have that great of an offense. Maybe if he had held the Yankees to 3 runs it would be a little different..
by sleezer1788 on Aug 13, 2009 1:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody
Got a link to that line drive close call with Gonzo?
"The crows seemed to be calling his name, thought Caw."
by WienerDog on Aug 13, 2009 7:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6068901
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
by 10-4 on Aug 13, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
thanks for the link showing Gonzo’s near death experience. That’s the first time I saw it. Braves are hot. 17-9 since the break. Best in the NL. Practically everyone contributing offensively last night. LaRoche w/his 2nd half surge action. Prado is a godsend. GA turning out to be a good offseason move. Great D w/Gonzo’s face catch & McCann picking off Morgan to end the game. This is baseball at its best. My wife thinks I’m nuts. I’m trying to educate her.
by adc62 on Aug 13, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone still whining about the Kotchman trade?
by pancanbra on Aug 13, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really relevant...
…but I am the only one who sees a line of 6 runs on 0 hits?
3 Sep Ducks at Boise State
5 Sep Tigers at Washington
I smell road trip!
by AllSaintsDay on Aug 13, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
:/
This race will go down to the wire apparently
by esadb on Aug 13, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So apparently, if we take 2 out of 3 this weekend, we’re still down 4 games. Meh.
Hate to say it, but we need the sweep.
Blanton/Jurrjens
Hamels/Kawakami
Happ/Vazquez
No Cliff Lee, which is good. If Kawakami can pitch anything like he did in his last start, we’re going to be in really good shape for this series. Truth is, of those guys, Blanton is the one that worries me most right now.
by Bronn on Aug 13, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Truth is, of those guys, Blanton is the one that worries me most right now.
I agree 100%.
Hamels and Happ do not scare me at all. And, honestly, I wished we faced Pedro. The Phillies are in trouble if they are counting on these guys for a stretch run with a team as hot as Atlanta on their heels.
Is your math correct though? After today, we are down 4 games to the Phils…2 of 3 means we get to within 2 games, right?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 13, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yoda?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 13, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re 5 back right now because the Phillies won today. If we take 2 of 3, that means we win 2 and they win 1, so we only gain one game on them. That would put us at 4 games back.
Hence, a sweep would really help.
by Bronn on Aug 13, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah…for some reason, I thought we were only 3.5 back going into today…2 damn off days in a week will screw me up like that.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 13, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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