Game 111 Recap: Braves 2, Dodgers 1 in 10 innings
by gondeee on Aug 9, 2009 10:29 AM EDT
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That was an interesting way to win a ballgame. Kenshin Kawakami matched Clayton Kershaw through seven innings with totally different styles of pitching, but both being equally effective. That guy Kershaw can really shut the Braves down -- reminds me of how poorly we do against Ben Sheets.
Mark Bowman has the nice wrap:
After Kenshin Kawakami delivered what manager Bobby Cox termed "the game of his life," and Kelly Johnson proved he still possesses clutch power, the Braves ended another chapter of what has been a tremendous series with Yunel Escobar producing a breathtaking defensive gem.
Twenty-four hours after delivering the decisive hit in a 12-inning victory, Escobar robbed Matt Kemp of a game-tying RBI single in the 10th inning and prevented Rafael Soriano from marring his team's sensational pitching performance with his second blown save in 48 hours.
Escobar keeps proving his value in so many different ways. Johnson, meanwhile, is not letting anyone forget about him. That homerun could not have come off a nicer pitcher -- I don't think anyone in baseball like Mota.
Solid game, good win, good save, and great middle relief work by Kris Medlen.
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Brilliant. The funny thing is, even when the Dodgers had 2 men on base, 3 men on base……I was never nervous. I just new that we were going to win. Can’t really explain it other than that. Even with Meds and the heart of their order, I had total confidence. Great job Meds. Very much a team effort….
Go Braves. Let’s take it back.
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"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 9, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions
That was awesome!
What a great win by the Braves last night. Thanks for including Kris Medlen in your recap…he was sooo money last night. Made some big time pitches that kept Gonzo and Acosta on the bench for the evening. KK was really something too. I STILL BELIEVE! Go Braves!
It’s funny how many people were talking about Soriano’s velocity being down in the game thread last night. According to GameDay, in that last AB, he threw three fastballs, 92, 93, and 95.
Still, he was obviously tired, because usually location goes before velocity, and he just wasn’t able to locate very well. But a great win all the same.
Another great game by the Braves and a good pitching battle by both starters, Good for us that KJ came thru when needed the most, seems he has his hitting probs worked out. Another good break was the ump getting the final call right. I have a question tho,if someone can enlighten me. Since Medlen was pitching so well why would they put a tired Soriano in? I think Medlin could have handled a 3rd inning.
They pinch-hit for Medlen in the top of the 10th…as they should have.
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by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 9, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m so glad the Braves won yet another extra-inning (much to the chegrin of the east coasers like me) ballgame. I for one am pleased as punch today’s game is before 10pm and I may be able to function in the morning unlike the last 6 games of these 2 series in California.
1) I sort of wish KK would have gotten rewarded for his hard work with a win
2) Medlen was outstanding and shows poise on the mound beyond his years
3) We did this without BMac, Chipper, Nate or Kelly in the starting lineup
4) Nice to see Kelly over the last few games playing with a smile on his face
5) Yunel can make want to throw things at my TV, but yet he’s a webgem machine
6) I’m impressed with how our Braves are playing in the Dodger’s home field, never giving up
Now, let’s take the series today!!!
We have our ace on the mound Vazquez and I like our chances!
Medlen was dealing last night. He looked his best the last 2 games. Seems like he’s really coming into his own.
A win without Nate, Chipper and McCann starting is amazing.
Am I the only one here who hates Diory?
When Chipper leaves, that is the end of the Braves as I remember them... And i'm only 19.
I don't hate Diory
I hate that Bobby keeps using Diory and Wren keeps him up here instead of Burke, but it’s not like Diory has done anything wrong, he’s just not any good.
That series with the Phillies is the one that I’ve been waiting for.
When Chipper leaves, that is the end of the Braves as I remember them... And i'm only 19.
by PlayoffsOrBust on Aug 9, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I. Want. Phillie.
Our 7-2 record is going to improve even more.
(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 9, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Any news on Chipper for today? I really want him to be in the lineup.
When Chipper leaves, that is the end of the Braves as I remember them... And i'm only 19.
Sunday's pitcher for the Dodgers:
After the Dodgers’ 2-1 loss Saturday, Joe Torre announced that Eric Stults would be recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to start for the club Sunday afternoon. Stults’ last start in the Majors was May 30 at Chicago.
LHP Eric Stults (4-2, 4.80 ERA)
Maybe we can rudely welcome Mr. Stults back to the majors with a blow-out win today. 
Hopefully we can knock Stults around so we won’t even have a situation where we need to use Soriano.
Enter Javy Vazquez……
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"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 9, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
GET RID OF DIORY
COULD WE PLEASE GET ANOTHER UTILITY INF. UP. CONRAD, BURKE. ANYONE BUT DIORY. LUCKY HIS KNOCKING DIAZ INTO THE STANDS DIDN’T COST US ANYTHING IN THAT INNING.
INFANTE CAN’T GET HERE FAST ENOUGH.
JMR
oh boy…
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Aug 9, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
TAKE A DEEP BREATH…….
I mean….take a deep breath. We’ve been playing good baseball, and Diory has made some plays.
(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 9, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
Diory is fine with the glove. I just have a problem when he’s starting and has 4 ABs in a game. Thats like giving up 4 outs in every ballgame.
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.
I thought Ross was gonna pound Escobar after he shortarmed that throw to second
I’m glad he got to make THE play to end the game.
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Retire #9!
Wasn’t Infante supposed to return the middle of August? And aren’t we almost to the middle of August?
Maybe he’ll be returning soon?…
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"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 9, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
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