A funny thing happened in Gwinnett last night

by royhobbs on May 2, 2010 12:41 AM EDT in Braves Minor League Recaps

As cbtits mentioned in the comments of last night's Minor League Recap about the way the ending of the Gwinnett/Pawtucket game came about, here is the video evidence of the fracas. Try and ignore my crappy filming, and the fact that I inexplicably managed to not follow the flyball's actual path.

But it's all good because Mitch Jones came back and took the walk to load the bases, and then Brent Clevlen ended the game in my favorite possible way to end a game, with the walk-off walk. Now you get to see the G-Braves celebrate twice in one game!

Overall, one of the best baseball days ever. cbtits and I pulled double duty by going to both the Atlanta Braves game versus the Astros, and then hauled ass back up to Lawrenceville to see the Gwinnett Braves game versus the Pawtucket Red Sox. One game was a fantastic blowout, the other one a nitty-gritty, hard-fought, tooth-and-nail, well-played baseball game with a close and exciting finish. Much thanks to cbtits and gondeee for hanging out; nothing like relying on your creepy internet friends for a good time.

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Nice vids….sorry I missed you guys at the Gwinnett game tonight…that was a crazy ending though!

by Dave_D on May 2, 2010 1:25 AM EDT reply actions

Great game!

It was my first Gwinnett Braves game and I got on the field and met Freddie Freeman (super nice). And when I got on the elevator from the clubhouse, Phil Niekro introduced himself. Dream come true. Couldn’t have had a better experience. Plus, a Jason Heyward bobblehead!

by Huntington31 on May 2, 2010 3:03 AM EDT reply actions

were the Heyward bobbleheads legit looking? or were they crappy like 90% of the ones they give out now?

I have a Justin Upton bobblehead that looks like a male Halle Berry. I don’t even know why ballparks try anymore.

"(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 2, 2010 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m fairly convinced it was supposed to be a Brandon Jones bobblehead and they changed it at the last minute.

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by cbwilk on May 2, 2010 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I completely agree. It looked nothing like him.

by Huntington31 on May 2, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

you are a very lucky man

I haven’t gone to any Braves game yet. Its kind of hard to get there when I live 1,150 miles away.

The future is the present. Jason Heyward has arrived.

by hawves on May 2, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions

cb, rh, gondeee

Sorry I missed out on hanging w/ you guys at this awesome game – that is, if you would’ve tolerated my presence. Transportation issues kept me from heading up after the blowout at the Ted…next time I’ll impose on one of ya for a ride (just kidding, that’s not my real personality, I’m only an internet thug).
Great to meet you face-to-face CB!

by Lizziebeth on May 2, 2010 1:01 PM EDT reply actions

You too! Always nice putting faces on my creepy internet friends.

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by cbwilk on May 2, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember an Atlanta game where the bases were loaded and the pitcher balked in the winning run. That’s right, he balked it! I think it was Skip calling that game on the radio. Well, whoever it was went nuts. They were like “HE BALKED! HE BALKED!” a funny ending to a game. It was great

A lotta room in right-center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets. The 2-1. Swung, line drive left field! One run is in! Here comes Bream! Here's the throw to the plate! He is...safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!...Braves win! They may have to hospitalize Sid Bream; he's down at the bottom of a huge pile at the plate. They help him to his feet. Frank Cabrera got the game winner! The Atlanta Braves are National League champions again! This crowd is going berserk, listen!

by HereComesBream on May 2, 2010 1:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

it was INSANE....

3rd trip to Gwinnett, 1st on gameday….gonna be hard to top that……the foul ball homerun not a homerun was SO foul that my 7 yr old looked at me in total disbelief and said…..“I know you told me not to argue with umpires, but someone REALLY needs to check on that!!!!”. Pictures later, maybe. (If they turned out any good, our seats were def OTP…lol) Didn’t find CB until after the game. (a little poor planning on our part…) but we did get there in time for some bobbleheads….what a night. wow!!

by rbravesfan on May 2, 2010 1:32 PM EDT reply actions

Didn’t realize you were going to be there too! If I had known all these TCers were going, I would’ve altered the plans that kept me away! Oh wait…

by Lizziebeth on May 2, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

don't feel bad....

we didn’t know for sure we were going until about 3:30 yesterday….lol. We’ll get it together soon. We promised the little guy a trip to the Ted after school gets out. He made straight A’s and gets free tix, so I’m guessing we’ll be sitting up on the roof…. :-) But….that is one of my fondest childhood memories, is sitting in the top of the old AFC stadium (literally) with my Dad and our free tix from getting all A’s. Those were the days. Too bad we didn’t realize it then…..

by rbravesfan on May 2, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions