Game 154 Recap: Braves 11, Nationals 5
by gondeee on Sep 26, 2009 4:08 PM EDT
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Another big offensive day for the Atlanta Braves, with more help from the Nationals' defense. Atlanta got on the board quick in the first inning with four runs, one of them aided by a non-throwing (?) error by Pete Orr (thanks again, Pete). The key hit was a two-out two-run single from Yunel Escobar.
The Braves added a fifth run on an error in the second inning, then turned the game over to Tommy Hanson. The rookie of the year candidate pitched extremely well today, only running into trouble in the fifth inning, when, perhaps rushing to get through the inning and make the game official (because of the rain), he surrendered a 3-run homerun.
Hanson was better than the 4 runs in the line score make it look. He only allowed 1 walk (which did end up scoring) and 4 hits, while striking out 7. After that tough 3-run fifth inning, Hanson settled down to pitch two more scoreless frames.
It looked like it would be another bullpen nail biter for the last two innings, but after a solid eighth inning from Mike Gonzalez, the Braves bats awoke and put up 5 more runs. The Nats used three relievers in that inning as the Braves just kept banging away, oh, and of course there was another Nats error mixed in there. The highlight of that ninth inning was an absolute rocket shot homerun off the bat of Brian McCann.
It was a good thing the Braves got those insurance runs in the top of the ninth, as the Nats got lucky with some infield hits and a Braves error to threaten in their half of the ninth inning. Rafael Soriano came on to restore order with an easy-queso save.
The Braves keep winning, and now the Rockies will have all day to think about keeping up with Atlanta as Colorado plays tonight at 8pm.
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Would you do us the favor of posting an open thread for the Cardinals and Rockies tonight?
"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."
by bravos1984 on Sep 26, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'll 2nd this request
or even just an open thread for all sports. other sites have them and they seem to get a lot of attention and participation.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 4:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I love this idea
could we discuss baseball and college football? I will be watching both :)
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 Sep 26, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes Gondee you must put up a thread for the Cardinals game. We are scoreboard watching.
Baseball is my life
by That a boy on Sep 26, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball #1 important sport.
All other sport is run by the gays. :P
"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."
by bravos1984 on Sep 26, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, Borat reference??
Do not shrink me gypsy. I am going to take your tears.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 5:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Yes! Very Nice!
"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."
by bravos1984 on Sep 26, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great success!
“There is a woman in that car. Can we follow her??”
“No, no, no. In America women choose who they have sex with.”
“Whaaaat? You joke!”
“Nope. Isn’t that some good stuff?”
“It not good for me.”
Hahaha love that movie. That and Step Brothers are the funniest in the past 3 years.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Step Brothers was so wonderful, and so under the radar.
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Sep 26, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably for all the cussing. there was a little too much.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No more than most mainstream R comedies these days.
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Sep 28, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hangover is #1
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Sep 26, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was the best overall movie
but based off pure laughter, I’d take Step Brothers and Borat over The Hangover.
The Hangover gets a little more credit than it deserves, IMO, just because the last 2 minutes were hillarious.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did not stop laughing during that entire movie for more than about 30 seconds at a time…it was funny from start to finish!
I do love Stepbrothers though….Prestige, WorldWide!
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Sep 27, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Mom, I really thought I was going to be raped. He had this crazy look in his eyes and said, ’lets get it on!”
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 27, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I literally thought he was going to rape me for a second!
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Sep 27, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's old but...
To Whom It May Concern: This will be my last letter. We have grown apart over these last six weeks. I now have two loves in my life: big-city livin’ and a voodoo woman named Phyllis. Ciao, Roberto."
"Four of us wolves, running around the desert together in Las Vegas, looking for strippers and cocaine..."
by jeg on Sep 27, 2009 4:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hangover is so overrated.
There were a few funny moments, but mostly, it was a bunch of 30-year-olds making fart jokes.
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Sep 28, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I am pretty sure that you are in the VAST minority with that opinion.
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Sep 28, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Football isn’t so bad I can do without hockey, soccer, and the NBA is awful and ran by whistle blowing gays most def.
Baseball is my life
by That a boy on Sep 26, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna. I'm sooo down!
MATT DIAZ IS THE F**K*NG MAN.
They made me change my signature...
by nick9314 on Sep 26, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Braves are on fire.
5 in a row, 13 of 15, 15 of 18. Now, all we have to do in keep it rolling, rolling, rolling for 8 more regular season games.
If so, it will be a truly epic stretch run and bode very well indeed for our championship drive hopes for next season — irrespective of whether we succeed in chasing down the Rockies.
by fandave on Sep 26, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why don't we just pay a visit to the Cardinals' blog?
We could make some new friends
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Sep 26, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you arent a member, it takes 2 days for them to activate your membership
wtf?
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
seriously?
Lame.
I joined the Phillies blog in 2 seconds. I guess they need all the phans they can get.
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Sep 26, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don’t need more fans. They already get over 1000 posts per game thread.
"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."
by bravos1984 on Sep 26, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was over there one day
when they were playing the Braves and there were barely 100 for that game thread. Must have been an anomaly.
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Sep 26, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 down 1 to go
anxious to bring out the broom for some more sweep action. So many MVP candidates this game. Tommy w/7 k’s. Yunel staying hot w/ the bat. Chipper regaining his swing. That Nat defense. Too many choices.
by adc62 on Sep 26, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In NAHWAL tomorrow
can I pick the Nats defense as the pick 2 click?
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES
They are helping the Braves, are they not?
MATT DIAZ IS THE F**K*NG MAN.
They made me change my signature...
by nick9314 on Sep 26, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
It’s like they want to the Braves to sweep them.
by deewill23 on Sep 26, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the more they lose, the sooner they lock up the #1 pick for that high school kid that is skipping his last two years of shcool.
"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."
by bravos1984 on Sep 26, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs/Giants update
5-1 Cubbies in the 8th!
If the Giants lose again today, I think it’s safe to say we can count them out (they’ll be 2.5 behind us and either 5 or 6 behind the Rockies).
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At the very least, we should carry some serious swagger into next season.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Sep 26, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we have some serious swagger going on this season.
by adc62 on Sep 26, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like swaying between piss poor and rock solid.
"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."
by bravos1984 on Sep 26, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SWAGGA ON A HUNDRED THOUSAND TRILLION
MATT DIAZ IS THE F**K*NG MAN.
They made me change my signature...
by nick9314 on Sep 26, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember when that guy wasnt such a douche bag...
and could actually rap.
Don't fire Bobby.
by esadb on Sep 26, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kanye?
Yeah I agree. That new song Forever is crazy tho.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still like his music,
But i just liked it better when he didnt use that voice changing thingy.
Don't fire Bobby.
by esadb on Sep 27, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries
Jason Heyward is going to teach Chipper how to hit. We’ll be okay next year.
by Bronn on Sep 26, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In a related topic,
I just saw the end of the Lil Wayne Behind the Music. How conceited can one be?
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Sep 26, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards up 3-0
Do you know why Buster Olney's initials are BO, because he stinks
by kp.atl on Sep 26, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang…sorry I missed this game…i was too busy watching my USF Bulls lay the smack-down on Florida State!!!
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Sep 26, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just LOVE checking the items on this list.
Waiting for the day when that last item is checked and we can add: Pennant
by NCChopper on Sep 26, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Howdy! Hold'em Wainwright!!
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 Sep 26, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and he did!
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 Sep 26, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
join the other thread!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 26, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW….I just thought I’d mention that we are 50-30 since June 27th. :-)
"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."
by bravos1984 on Sep 26, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is that the day we got rid of he-who-must-not-be-named?
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 27, 2009 1:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I’m scoreboard watching every night and we probably wont get in but, I know the Phillies, Cardinals, and Dodgers don’t want us to get in. They don’t want any part of our pitching. And if we do make it, I’m throwing a few bones on us winning the pennant. This team is exciting to watch right now for the first time in a good while.
"Four of us wolves, running around the desert together in Las Vegas, looking for strippers and cocaine..."
by jeg on Sep 27, 2009 4:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Up to Date Baseball Prospectus Odds
NL East W L Pct3 Avg W Avg L Champions Wild Card Playoffs
Braves 84 70 .541 88.9 73.1 .69448 18.65163 19.34611
our 1day and 7day change respectively: 9.77694 13.74134
by Don Draper on Sep 27, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rockies choking
Here’s hoping the Rockies keep wearing their Mets costumes.
by Anarchy1 on Sep 27, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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