Braves Win Behind Hudson, Prado, and Hinske
by gondeee on May 16, 2010 4:51 PM EDT
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PrintThis is one of those days where everything seems to go right for the Braves. Tim Hudson got off to a good start in the top of the first inning by striking out the side, then Martin Prado got things going for the Atlanta offense with a homerun on the second pitch he saw leading off the bottom half of the first inning. The Braves added another run in the first on an Eric Hinske sac fly, but that was only the beginning of the day for Hudson, Prado, and HInske.
Tim Hudson was in total command all day. He solved his control problems that plagued him in his last start, and only walked one batter while striking out six. More impressively he only allowed three hits, and only gave up one run. He also helped himself with the bat by collecting two hits and an RBI. One of those hits was a legged out infield single late in the game when he really didn't need to run hard, but he smelled a hit and could hardly contain his smile as things kept going his way.
Martin Prado made it a four-hit day including two homeruns, both were solo shots leading off an inning. Eric Hinske helped chase the Arizona starter, Dan Haren, in the fifth inning when he clubbed a two-run homerun in a four-run fifth inning for Atlanta. Hinske added an RBI single an inning later.
Troy Glaus also had a three-hit day including a homerun off the top of the center field fence. Jason Heyward may have been 0-for-4, but he walked twice, stole third base, and scored two runs. Every Braves starter made it on base at least twice, helped in part by 9 walks allowed by Arizona pitching. Their bullpen was predictably a sieve, allowing the Braves six additional runs.
Brent Clevlen replaced Hinske late in the game (this started to resemble a spring training game) and he got his first hit as a member of the Braves, a double in the eighth.
A great win for the Braves and more importantly they win the series. Martin Prado is now the hits leader in the National League.
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YESSSSSS!
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on May 16, 2010 4:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 6 recs
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I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on May 16, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
J-Hey
Cant get over it or say it enough. On a day he goes 0-4, it seems like he was all over the bags and made a huge impression. This kid is amazing.
0-4, 2BB, 2R, SB
It's been a while
Since he homered. Agianst the Phillies I think
I'll put you through hell, but at the end of it all we'll be champions.
Heyward? It was against the Nats a week and a half ago. J-Hey missed the Phillies series with a bad groin.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on May 16, 2010 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
possibly
Just imagine when Chippers hits start falling
by drumzalicious on May 17, 2010 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Don’t forget about him having the ROE where he was awarded second due to obstruction (ie: the first base umpire was afraid not to give it to him).
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 16, 2010 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm happy
for Prado. He had an outstanding game. Also Tim Hudson was pitching like an ace. Good win and Go Braves!!
A picture says a thousand words unless it is a picture of the Alabama football team then it only says one word.........CHAMPION!
by AlabamaTitans2009 on May 16, 2010 5:00 PM EDT reply actions
I was out of town this past weekend, but arrived home just in time to see the end of the game. Wonderful work all around. I really like this" Hudson" character.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Glad to see Jack Parkman
….er….i mean Troy Glaus smash one today too…bring on the Muts and NL Central leading Reds!
by Nova Scotia Steve on May 16, 2010 5:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
His little shimmy just drives the women here in Atlanta nuts.
by J-Freak on May 16, 2010 5:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
That was
his Singles POWAH…
It was aided by the top of the wall
"I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." Beatrice Hall paraphrasing Voltaire. That being said, it is "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Abraham Lincoln
by Vance in Sacramento on May 16, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
*sigh*
Glaus is actually one of my favorite baseball players…so this can’t be further away from the truth. Again another harmless/meaningless comment still somehow gets thrown under the bus. I now know how Roger Dorn really feels.
by Nova Scotia Steve on May 16, 2010 7:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No Worries
I really started to like him in Toronto…Got to watch him a lot….and him major bombs….and 2002 was pretty cool….he was dynomite in the Angels play-off run that year…I just like watching the guy hit home runs…he launches em most time and hopefully at least 20-25 more times for ATL. I wouldn’t be opposed to having him back next year – with a raise of course. No promises Freeman will be ready.
by Nova Scotia Steve on May 16, 2010 10:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No Worries
I really started to like him in Toronto…Got to watch him a lot….and his major bombs @ Rogers Center were fun to watch….and 2002 was pretty cool. He was dynomite in the Angels play-off run that year…I just like watching the guy hit home runs…he launches em most time and hopefully at least 20-25 more times for ATL this season. I actually wouldn’t be opposed to having him back next year – with a raise of course. No promises Freeman will be ready.
by Nova Scotia Steve on May 16, 2010 10:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So now you're saying Chipper is some washed up pretty boy...
afraid to dig a ball out of the dirt, caring more about his swing on the golf course than at the plate?
[in sarcasm font]
LOL
burst out laughing on this one…
by Nova Scotia Steve on May 16, 2010 10:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Braves won 5 of their last 6
That’ll work.
Headlining the Campaign for the return of Ryan Langerhans! MVP 2011!
that’ll do pig. that’ll do
Cockchafer
by bpk228480 on May 16, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
zombieland
I dont know if anyone caught this, but in that movie the kid says something about that line being from a movie… not a book. Thought that was downright hilarious.
10-5 since the losing streak.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 16, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I left after Huddy's double
to go to a graduation party. Wish I could have stayed.
Great game, great win.
Keep it up!
4th…4th…4th…4th…
The future is the present. Jason Heyward has arrived.
This game will drve you nuts
Lopez eats our lunch and we turn right around beat up on Dan Haren. Anyone betting that double would have cleaned up this weekend.
Good stuff, all around. Time to put a foot in Francoeur & Company’s ass.
The good thing is, the Mets have gone back to sucking since the last time we played them.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 16, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
You shut your dirty whorish mouth!
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 17, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Prado showing skills w/the bat & on the field when he made that diving over the shoulder snag & then had the presence of mind to throw to first for the DP. My hero.
Also looks like Glaus & Hinske are turning out to be as advertised. Especially glad to see that for Troy since he’s been the butt of many blogger’s comments of late. And what can you say about Heyward that hasn’t already been said. The guy goes 0 for 4 & still has an impact.
0-4
Jason shows mercy. He didn’t want it to get too outta-hand early on.
So I'm watching the ESPN Sunday Night Game
and they have the camera adjusted to the right.
I definitely prefer the straight-on camera angle the Braves had against the DBacks. And as a matter of fact, I like it a lot more.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
joe morgan reading the phillies lineup
in the third spot, chase utley, a slugger
hitting cleanup, ryan howard, another slugger
hitting fifth, jayson werth, he hits home runs too, he’s a slugger
hitting sixth, raul ibanez. did i say slugger? raul ibanez is a slugger
/facepalm
They're not that bad.
The Astros are way worse. The Pirates, too.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 16, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
There are definitely worse teams, but that doesn't change the fact that the
Brewers are awful.
+1
on the straight-on camera angle. I much prefer it.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 16, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
mike minor's start today
8 IP, 2H, 0R, 1BB, 11K
kid’s got 65 Ks in 44.2 IP on the year, for a 13.1 K/9
oh my Heyward
are you for real?
Maybe those scouts for the Braves actually know what they’re talking about…
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on May 16, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to see him finally have a game...
where the hits and walks are low. He’s making it so one of the 5 in the opening day rotation are awfully expendable over the winter. Hanson and Hudson are the only guaranteed keepers.
I’d move him up to AAA July to get him 2 months against the harder* competition to see if he’s ready for The Bigs in 2011.
*AAA isn’t really harder, just older guys. But I’m sure you knew that.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on May 16, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd disagree...
AA to AAA, the number of guys who have played in the majors or will play in the majors, is increased I’d wager. Compare our AA roster to AAA, one is much more accomplished than others. AA might have more “prospects”, but AAA has more MLB experience now, and I’d wager when all is said and done they’d have more MLB time going forward too.
honestly
i wouldnt be surprised if J.J. was dealt.
by drumzalicious on May 17, 2010 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
You mean the over-his-head pitcher with an enormous strand rate, Scott Boras client who will be a free agent in a couple of years?
Yeah, I wouldn’t “duh” JJ too much at this point…
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 17, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
played with him Marshall County all stars as a kid, pullin for this kid
by MemphisBravo on May 16, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s two starts in a row where he’s kept the walks in check while still posting a high strikeout rate. very nice.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 16, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I wanna take a ride on its back to magical llama land.
Jason Heyward bunted once, and it ended up being a homer.
by MBL1 on May 16, 2010 8:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Where's the Rainbow Farting Unicorn?
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
Thanks.
I missed this guy in the OT today.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 16, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Looking at the schedule...
we need to win 8-10 between now and June 1. Do that, and it’d be a lot easier to think this team is a legit playoff contender.
well...
2 vs. Mets
2 vs. Reds
3 @ Pirates
3 @ Marlins
3 vs. Pirates
I’m figuring we’ll go 4-3 against the Mets, Reds and Marlins and go 5-1 against the Pirates. That’d be 9 wins, so I’d be cool with that.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on May 16, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
8+ wins in that stretch
is very doable. That’d put us at least 2 games over .500; or in other words, in contention.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 16, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Ohhh Mets fans...
the braves are actually in the middle of finding ways to lose
by Gina on May 16, 2010 5:02 PM MST
Some quality research right there.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
Mets fans are awful. Heyward whoops Frenchy’s butt, Chipper beats up Wright, our pitching staff is better (with the exceptions of Lowe and KK…) and we’re awesomer! I recently joined AA, so i could comment on their stuff but my membership won’t be active until about 9:00 on Tuesday. I read some stuff on there, too, and I figured out they hate Joe Morgan as well.
Jason Heyward bunted once, and it ended up being a homer.
by MBL1 on May 16, 2010 9:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Get used to last place, Mets fans.
You may just be there for a while.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 16, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Gina’s usually a decent poster over there. Ignorance knows no bounds though.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 16, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
We swept ya! :) hehehehe
Jason Heyward bunted once, and it ended up being a homer.
by MBL1 on May 16, 2010 9:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I was talking to the Brewers, duh :)
Jason Heyward bunted once, and it ended up being a homer.
by MBL1 on May 16, 2010 9:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
To me, if you're a Braves fan the best part of this game was....
Hudson going 8 innings. No offdays until next Monday and with Lowe, Medlen, and Kawikami coming up you gotta figure that the bullpen will get some innings the next few games, not to mention that they pitched a fair bit last night as well.
by DogDaysofSummer on May 16, 2010 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
So, since I am a Brave’s fan, the best part of the game can’t be Prado’s 2 HRs?
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 17, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Exactly…and don’t you dare think of fondly remembering that sweet double play he turned!
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 17, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
that was a bad ass play...
between the two, it’d be Co-MVPs for this game. Huddy had the great outing on the hill plus 2 hits. Prado flashed that web gem, and had the two HRs and big day at the plate. Just keep healthy boys, that’s all I’m asking right now. Do that, and I get the feeling the Ws will take care of themselves.
by Mr. Sanchez on May 17, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn skippy!
I momentarily forgot (again) that Cracker! was the only person who stands and cheers at the games and whooped and jumped as high as a little white chick can.
If you win one game but blow your bullpen out doing it.
It can cost you more than one game in the near future.
I was speaking more about overall trends rather than one game happenings, but eh.
by DogDaysofSummer on May 17, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I get it, but just about all of our starters have been going deep lately. Even KK got into the 7th inning. BP strain is not an issue this year. We aren’t even top 10 in IPs from the bullpen. Wags has what, 3 save opportunities on the year?
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 17, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I picked a good day to go to the game
(except for the muggy weather). I’m so glad to see Prado raking in the leadoff spot—it’s what I’ve been screaming for since the offseason. Really, nobody had a bad game and those 3 guys had fantastic days (and Glaus too).
Fun fact: the first 2 hits off of Hudson both deflected off his glove before going through to CF. With just a tad better luck / fielding ability, he might have had a no-hitter deep into the game. He also had only 1 fewer hit than the whole DBacks team!
I’m glad that they could come out and score 13 after last night. Makes everyone forget all about that horrid game.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 16, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
Fisted count in tonight’s Breaking Bad episode: 1
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 16, 2010 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
My little league team had a blast today
They really loved today’s game and were really stoked by the Braves doing so well. Most of them were not happy about last night tho, but we won 2 out of 3. My son is happy that they broke camp in his backyard this morning. 14 kids, a coach, 3 Dads and 2 Moms, me? I slept in the house with the AC. We were at all 3 games this weekend and the kids with the exception of my grandson had never been to a major league game. I think we must have spent a thousand dollars between us all. It was worth it.
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
P.S. A $1000 not including tickets
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
Good Game
Prado is really coming into his own as our 2B. No matter where you put him he just hits. He kind of reminds me of Derek Jeter. Jeter was never a guy with amazing HR power and was always a just good overall contact hitter and thats what Prado is. He hits the balls where they are pitched and doesnt try to do anything fancy with them.
Great game! That's what the Dbacks get for beating us 11-1
Nobody makes us bleed our own blood, nobody!!
Braves Win! Braves Win!
Another movie that should be reference more often. Well done.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 17, 2010 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
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