Conrad Slams The Braves To A Seven Run Ninth Inning Comeback
by gondeee on May 20, 2010 4:29 PM EDT
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Wow! Wow. This looked like it would be a miserable day for the Braves. Their ace pitcher gave up eight runs and couldn't get the third out in the second inning. They grounded into double plays to kill rallies. Their wunderkind struck out with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, but then pinch hitter Brooks Conrad stepped to the plate. He was batting in Chipper Jones' spot in the lineup, after Chipper had been lifted in a double switch earlier in the game. On a 2-2 pitch, Conrad hit an opposite field grand slam on a fastball from the Reds closer. Braves walk off with the win.
Cincinnati may have been the team coming into this series known for their comeback wins, but the Braves matched their mojo in game one and topped all of their comebacks in game two. A seven-run comeback in the ninth inning! Capped off by a grand slam that went off the glove of the left fielder, as it was stretched over the wall. That is absolutely amazing.
I promise not to post any more Tommy Hanson mullet pictures. That must have been what jinxed him into having the worst outing of his big league career. Hanson couldn't get the third out in the top of the second inning. After a leadoff single, Hanson recorded two quick outs, and then it all fell apart... helped out somewhat by a radically inconsistent strike zone from the home plate umpire. Tommy walked a guy, then gave up a single, and then a grand slam. Hanson then gave up three more hits and was pulled from the game. The damage in that third inning, 7 hits, 2 walks, and 8 earned runs.
Jesse Chavez, Jonny Venters, and Craig Kimbrel did a great job in relief. Chavez was able to record the third out in the second inning, but gave up a solo homerun in the fifth, which was the only run the trio of relievers surrendered in their seven and a third innings of work. Certainly their good work of not letting the score get more out of control allowed the Braves the confidence to come back and win this game.
The improbably hero, Brooks Conrad. This was the Braves third straight walk off win.
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I LOVE THIS TEAM.
"Batting 4th and doing the catching, says here this guy weighs 210 pounds...I'm not buyin it! It's Brian McCann."
:)
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on May 20, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I LOVE YOU GUYS.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I LOVE EVERYONE RIGHT NOW
(at least, everyone even remotely related to the Braves, even the trolls!)
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Worth noting
this Braves team has already put together 5 or 6 moments that are as great as any moments they’ve had since the 95 WS title. What a flair for the dramatic.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me, or...
… is anyone else dissatisfied that it barely cleared the fence?
Baseball fans.
Oh, Bobby.
by sdp on May 20, 2010 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hmmm…..to rec or not to rec….
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Whether tis nobler to green this comment...
or oppose it and thus end it.
by DogDaysofSummer on May 20, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
WHO GIVES A FUCK? We won with an improbable hitter doing it. Just be fucking happy.
by romone_braves91 on May 20, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Impending Major League reference....wait for it...
“Who gives a shit? It’s gone!!”
Eddie V
by DolphinNation on May 20, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
you're right
we should worry about our bench player barely hitting a homerun and how much power this team doesnt have on the bench . . .
by drumzalicious on May 20, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought
It was hit too high.
by dragonhawk26 on May 20, 2010 8:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
HOTLANTA
That was awesome! Got caught watching the game at work :)…..Time to go on a roll boys….sweep the fuckin Pirates and let’s get er goin!
Kawakami is not absolute shit, but he isn’t any good either.
by Nova Scotia Steve on May 20, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Also inspiring
The Reds game thread
http://www.redreporter.com/2010/5/20/1480723/game-41-thread-3-mike-leake-is-a#comments
by Quilvio Veras on May 20, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha
reading this, I noticed that the Reds fans are also making lots of “fisted” jokes. Good to see we’re not alone on that.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’ve been going back and reading some of their older OTs. Those guys are pretty cool. Good sense of self-deprecating humor, open minded fanbase. I think I might start posting over there.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 20, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I hopped over there
when we started making a 9th inning rally. Some guy named “RedsMasochist” was complaining about the Braves’ announcers. I had to make a comment.
“If you’re listening to Chip Caray, you really are a Masochist.”
Wow...
There’s some comedy gold in there. Reds’ fans talking about suicide, murdering Dusty Baker and my favorite – the bit about how Conrad was going to be an easy out when he came to the plate.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it's funny in hindsight
But I know I wasn’t the only one worried about a GIDP when he was announced.
In fact, I was bummed when he fouled off that first pitch. It was a great pitch and he put a great swing on it, and I was thinking “Well, there goes his best shot.”
Indeed.
You gotta tip your hat to Conrad…that pitch was tailing outside, and he went with it and someone put enough behind it to get it over the fence. Pretty impressive.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
"someone" put enough behind it to get it over the fence....
Yep….there were definitely some angels involved in the bottom of the 9th.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Meant to type somehow. Well played.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I still can't wrap my brain around what just happened.
Official MCM Hater!
"If anyone asks you, you fixed my television. Now go!"
I saw the line in the 6th...
I thought for sure we were cooked. These 9th inning rallies are what this team needs to get some swagger back! Go Braves!!
Oooooh....Pirates for 6 of the next 9 games. YES!
"Batting 4th and doing the catching, says here this guy weighs 210 pounds...I'm not buyin it! It's Brian McCann."
6 of 9 versus
a team known for getting blown out 30-3 in a series on a regular basis? Yes, Please!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Silence Knave!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
How can anyone be negative after a win like that? For shame!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
More of a joke really. A joke that will probably become reality.
by DogDaysofSummer on May 20, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
the bullpen kept us in it, that was the most amazing part.
Jonny Venters better be given a chance to start at this pace
I’m impressed…we can’t forget the innings he and Chavez threw that kept it within 8…
Brandon W: "What's up Heyward?"
Jason H: "Hangin with Freddie, What you up to Brandon?"
Brandon W: "nothing much."
by bwellnjonesco on May 20, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Its your fault for reminding us of Tommy’s Kerry lightenberg hair
MUST RECONFIGURE STRIKEZONE PARAMETERS TO ACCOUNT FOR FALLIBLE HUMAN UMPIRE - CyborgHanson48
by BullManUGA on May 20, 2010 4:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
UNBELIEVALE .....................
OH FUCK ME !!!!
After the Braves went down 1-2-3 in the 8th, I went upstairs and shaved off my beard.
Looks like I’m staying clean-shaven for the rest of the season.
by kidnarcolepsy on May 20, 2010 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
lmao. money
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"i’m going to keep stats on you for as long as it humors me….target is unclear" - BMacAttack (Hohn's queef)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 20, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Odd coincidence....
I shaved my beard today, too. I did it about half an hour before the game started, though.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
-1
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
lol….gotta love superstitions that comes with baseball.
by romone_braves91 on May 20, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
You gotta admit that it adds something, though. :)
by kidnarcolepsy on May 20, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
-1
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s just a hair thing, you don’t have to go too…
Brandon W: "What's up Heyward?"
Jason H: "Hangin with Freddie, What you up to Brandon?"
Brandon W: "nothing much."
by bwellnjonesco on May 20, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
just watched the celebration again
meds in the middle looked more like a 12 year old then ever before
Cockchafer
Un-freaking-believable…..
Wow. Completely nuts. Ridiculous. Crazy. Awesome. Viva los Bravos.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"i’m going to keep stats on you for as long as it humors me….target is unclear" - BMacAttack (Hohn's queef)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 20, 2010 4:40 PM EDT reply actions
Dear haters,
Go stuff yourselves. Also, you’re welcome.
Love,
Brooksie
by J-Freak on May 20, 2010 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Conrad is THE MAN. That is all.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I approve of this message...
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
At work...
Turned off my Gametracker in frustration…Turned in on as Conrad was at the plate…While not as exciting as seeing the hit, watching the Gametracker go to Final was great, especially when I realized it wasn’t a DP…
Bottom of the 9th for me...
has to be the wildest, craziest, and most unexpected baseball inning I have ever seen in my life. No way a team should come back from being down 9-3 and to win a game on two errors, the Golden Boy rookie striking out the bases loaded, and the guy behind him nicknamed “Hobo Conrad” would do the improbable and hit a Grand Slam Homerun for the win (Homerun was a botch catch by the LF that went over the fence). INSANSE!!!! GOD I LOVE THE BRAVES!!!!!
by romone_braves91 on May 20, 2010 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
When everyone was hating Brooks Conrad
I kept the faith. And it paid off!
What an awesome win. Utterly ridiculous. I saw the bottom line while watching Sportsnation and I immediately ran to go tell my friend. This has to give us some momentum.
Headlining the Campaign for the return of Ryan Langerhans! MVP 2011!
Damn I forgot this game concluded the sweep of the hottest team in baseball and putting us over 500 for the first time since being 8-8. This game was insane.
by romone_braves91 on May 20, 2010 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
Above .500! YES!
Headlining the Campaign for the return of Ryan Langerhans! MVP 2011!
by RichmondBraves on May 20, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
DAMN YOU PHONECALL
AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
by DogDaysofSummer on May 20, 2010 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
I would pay money to have been able to see the look on my face after he hit that one out. Definition of a jaw dropper.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
You still in shock?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yup
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
still
5:00
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"i’m going to keep stats on you for as long as it humors me….target is unclear" - BMacAttack (Hohn's queef)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 20, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, the last hour has flew by…guess that’s what happens when you are completely ignoring work in favor of something you actually care about.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure I should have used “flown”, but whatever.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I yelled OH MY GOD! like 30 times and still didn’t really believed it. I was shock and Brooks Conrad did not even know. (that’s the best part of the story. He was piss then went into homerun trot. AMAZING!)
by romone_braves91 on May 20, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Espn Pic of the Grand Slam
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/photos?gameId=300520115&photoId=636289
You mark that frame an 8, and you're entering a world of pain.
Stupid Gamecast
soooo I usually pay attention the to OT at work because the gamecast is always behind peoples comments. Between the OT and my friend texting me I KNEW the GS was coming but still watching the little dots round the bases for the GS was just pure joy.
Atta Boy Brooks
by The Devil Wears Prado on May 20, 2010 4:49 PM EDT reply actions
The Pirates will be crushed and driven before us
and well shall hear the lamentations of their women.
60% of the time, it works every time
would those lameters be...
the “Pirettes”?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I BELIEVE. I BELIEVE.
soooo
i’m gonna go ahead and call another walkoff……
by atl192485 on May 20, 2010 2:48 PM EDT
ORACLE!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I creamed.
Enough said.
"Tripped, stumbled, deer meat went everywhere. Then he went on the DL."
Hilarious
and soooo filthy at the same time.
"Tripped, stumbled, deer meat went everywhere. Then he went on the DL."
by UGARedcoat13 on May 20, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He can't win 'em all!!! Go Bravos, Go!!!!
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"i’m going to keep stats on you for as long as it humors me….target is unclear" - BMacAttack (Hohn's queef)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 20, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
kimbrels first big league win
you think he’ll remember this one?
Gettin Churchillian all up in ya
Any of you who quit on this game (and this team), I hate you.
Props to the bullpen for managing the game for 7.1 innings and making the memorable possible.
Any of you who quit on this game (and this team), I hate you.
Mother F’ing THIS!
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by mvandonsel on May 20, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
anyone got a link to the GS video?
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on May 20, 2010 4:52 PM EDT reply actions
It'll be on about 100 times between SC and BBTN
Eddie V
by DolphinNation on May 20, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, love to go up to Pittsburgh, sweep, and put .500 in the rearview from here in out.
Happily supporting non-championship teams and self-medicating since 1996.
by chantshuffler on May 20, 2010 4:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Braves had a game like this
Back in 2004. They were scuffling along in the season, mid June, and were down 7-0 on the road. Put together a huge inning late against the Orioles and it really turned the season around, put them back in the playoffs.
I remember when that happened
though I stupidly had turned that game off. Not this time. Hopefully this win spurs us to the playoffs just like that one did.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Great comparison
Brooksy’s got more power, but they’re the same kind of scrappy AAAA-type guy who always help us with clutch hits.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Scrappy players that endear themselves to the fans
Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.
lol
Those two guys have absolutely nothing in common. But sure, why not? I can’t say no right now!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
racist.
Just from this standpoint-back up left handed outfielders that became starters and had lots of success. Also were quickly fan favorites.
But Chucky T
was skinny and had no power, and Hinske is monstrous and has tons of power. Chucky had no real MLB experience, Hisnke is a grizzled vet. And so on.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I love Chucky from that year. But he’s done absolutely 0 since. He was a fluke. A fluke I’ll always have fond memories of, but still. He’s not in Hinske’s league at all.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
This is a much more talented team than the one we had in 2004. Especially if Chipper’s luck changes a little bit and he gets his power stroke back.
Still, this is the type of season that could win Bobby another Manager of the Year award. That’d be an awesome way for him to go out.
+1
On all counts.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you kidding me? Chucky T is STILL paying dividends even today. John Schuerzholz used his evil warlock magick alchemy and turned Chuck T into Tim H.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 20, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
that was an awesome trade.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He's still kicking around
Marlins reliever now. Pretty decent, but not what the A’s hoped he’d be.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That would make sense considering he’s on the Marlins now.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad I learned my lesson from last night’s game. Turned it off top 8 up 4-0 and missed Heyward’s walkoff. Didn’t make the same mistake today. You’re my boy Brooks, and go Bravos!
Happily supporting non-championship teams and self-medicating since 1996.
by chantshuffler on May 20, 2010 4:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I still have a glazed look on my face. That was unbelievable. That’s the kind of comeback that you almost never see. You dream about it, sure. “Hey, if we get a few guys on here, get a hit or two, Grand Slam, boom, a win!” But it just doesn’t happen. Major props to all the hitters for not just packing it in. They were still working the count and putting up great at-bats in the 9th.
Special notice goes out to the bullpen for their fantastic work keeping us within 8. At the time, I was just glad that they ate some innings, but they only gave up 1 run, and that enabled the awesome 9th inning.
When that ball bounced off the top of the fence and went over, I just about lost it. So awesome. I really can’t express in words how awesome. Congratulations to the team, and to everyone who didn’t turn the game off!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
Damnit Pac
I just wrote my confession below, along with an apology…LOL
Eddie V
by DolphinNation on May 20, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
My apologies to the TC faithful....
I was one of the people that turned it off after Hanson was pulled, but I did, in fact, tune into Yahoo for the 9th.
Granted, I’m at work, but still, if you wish to fire away, I still deserve it to a certain degree. Oh yee of little faith, I suppose.
Eddie V
I was at work
…so unfortunately I missed the game. It’s pretty depressing……
"Tripped, stumbled, deer meat went everywhere. Then he went on the DL."
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?&c_id=mlbcontent_id=2315272
check out the ump making sure brooksy touches the plate
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
Thanks for the link.
I’m going to watch that on a loop for the rest of the day.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I love watching the fan reactions the second it clears the wall.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone needs to make a picture of home plate
with the following words scrawled on it:
BROOKS WAS HERE
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
+100
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Amen.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t believe someone did that in their own house, that’s awesome.
Best movie ever, btw.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
whoa
my mind = blown
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome. I might watch the movie now.
by romone_braves91 on May 20, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
You've never seen Shawshank Redemption!?
It’s one of the greatest movies ever made….go watch it NOW!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I have seen the movie. I meant watching it again.
by romone_braves91 on May 20, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, good.
Don’t have to ridicule you…
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
? for all haters that showed up only to gloat on a blowout in the game thread
You like bananas? How ya like them bananas? Bitches.
+1
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
mention the names!
I dont know if I count:
well, I gotta go to study for a final exam tomorrow, here is to hope the braves come back!!
take care everybody
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on May 20, 2010 10:54 AM PDT
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on May 20, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm throwing in a celebration Grizzly.
Almost threw a rally chew in in the 9th but I didn’t want to anti-rally. Good thing
About to head ot the liquor store now. I am thinking of making a new shot in honor of Brooksie.
Rumplemintz and Aftershock. I’ll call it Little Red.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 20, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
That sounds pretty damn good actually.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll let you know how it turns out.
If I remember.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 20, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Big fan of rumplemintz
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude, any alcohol sounds good to you. You were drinking Mad Dog 20/20 while eating pizza in Baltimore last year.
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
Ehh…I’m still not entirely sure that happened.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh it did…you killed that Mad Dog like a 14-year-old girl!
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
I could have sworn I see a half finished 20/20 in the hallway of my hotel when I was leaving the next morning. Maybe it belonged to someone else…I’d like to meet that classy individual.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think there can be a more satisfying 2 game sweep
This one feels damn good. Can’t imagine how much poontang Brooks is going to get tonight.
My first Talking Chop post ever...
…and my two memories from today:
1. Screaming from my seat “Brooks, you gotta run the bases!!!!”
2. Brandon Phillips staying at his position for probably a couple minutes after the ball cleared the fence.
Wow!
Thats The Type Of Clutch Hittin We Been Needin
Isnt that 3 Games we won by one run & 2 out the last 4 that we’ve came from behind & won?!?! Man I Love This Freakin Team
Go ATLANTA Braves!!!!
Watchin' Bobby Cox Turn Falcon Red Since 1991...
(A True ATLien)
by Dirtybyrdatl4life on May 20, 2010 5:07 PM EDT reply actions
Im still going crazy
AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
I said it in the game thread last night that this years team is different. Last year these guys would have gone out there 1st pitch swinging just to go home.
Best Comment from Reds fan when Cordero came in:
“http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/4607631596_1048bf54b2_o.gif”
I love this graph so much.
We’ve had a lot of awesome graphs this year, but this one takes the cake.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves Country:
Where 1-in-1000 odds just make the inevitable win that much more enjoyable.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. Adam Dunn, who is KNOWN for the long ball.
Just amazingly awesome and incredible. I think there is only 1 other Brave less likely to do that, and that’s our lovable Melkman.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
TOMMY HANSON
…
Milk was a bad choice...
by coldriver10 on May 20, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Chino Cadahia.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 21, 2010 4:29 AM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcczT1cHBhg
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
Probably
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
The best part is the shot of the dejected Reds fans just standing there speechless.
Tied with Phillips looking like he’s gonna cry
by kreese555 on May 20, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Phillips' look is awesome.
For me at least. Dejection is awesome for other teams.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
I love that solo Natinals blogger
that says we have one of the worst offenses this season so far and were ranked 14th in runs scored…
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
solodrummer?
he comes here sometimes and is usually pretty cordial. Of course, being a Nats fan all these years is hardly conducive to brash, outlandish behavior…
Yea
He’s alright on here but over there I guess he thought none of us would see.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
Typical, being amicable with whatever fan-base he's stalking at the time
Granted, it’s much better than trolling but…And I just finished reading their lamentations. Consider me full, those tears granted sustenance! What a great win. I’m still watching the walk-off. I can’t get over it.
Same here.
I was depressed I had to watch updates on gamecast via phone, but watching the walk-off satisfies a lot.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
Yep, I've watched every game but I think 4 now.
What a helluva a week to not pay your DirecTV bill, huh? FML
top 2 in May, though.
We dug ourselves a huge hole in April but we’ve made good progress already on getting out of it.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Middle of the pack is not one of the worst in the league, and I believe the Natinals are ranked below us. Some nerve.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
Did you see
Votto with his hand up, hopping, thinking he caught it? Hilarious!
Watching Bobby Cox pick boogers since 1995
by a hooter's baby on May 20, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
My favorite part of the whole thing
Votto making the victory sign while Brooks strongly considers spiking his helmet, only to have everything go topsy turvy two seconds later.
someone needs to make his confused trip around the basepaths into a gif
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be hysterical.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
I'd love to see
Someone plot the path on a map of the infield from an aerial view, highlighting like drawing a play up on basketball or something.
Following the turn around first, the u-turn between first and second, then the spin back to second base and the hopping into home plate. That, as a .gif, would make me laugh for years.
yes, please!
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on May 20, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't say I never did anything for you folks
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
What did you do, record it off the TV screen from in the living room? :)
Let us not make this the new top left graphic on the main page.
MUST RECONFIGURE STRIKEZONE PARAMETERS TO ACCOUNT FOR FALLIBLE HUMAN UMPIRE - CyborgHanson48
I just used the youtube video that Surgeon posted.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 20, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
+∞
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
Scot Williamson, 99 I think
(I wikipedia’d Major League Basball Rookie of the Year)
Jason Heyward bunted once, and it ended up being a homer.
CyborgHanson48
GRANDSLAM WALKOFF BY TEAMMATE CONRAD BROOKS ALTERED CPU:: PERHAPS HUMANS AND AUTOMATONS CAN COEXIST IN GAME OF HUMAN BASEBALL
Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.
Great stuff.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 20, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I had to watch updates via my cell phone
But it tastes just as good watching the replay.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
Man, I love you guys and gals
Watching Bobby Cox pick boogers since 1995
by a hooter's baby on May 20, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions
Hugs all around!
"Batting 4th and doing the catching, says here this guy weighs 210 pounds...I'm not buyin it! It's Brian McCann."
by Scott Coleman on May 20, 2010 5:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Did you hear....
That JJ’s forbidden from running onto the field and jumping all around because of his hammy? He has to just sit there in the dugout. Wow, that stinks.
Jason Heyward bunted once, and it ended up being a homer.
Poor JJ....
I’m sure he was celebrating on the inside.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’d be really angry that I couldn’t go out there and celebrate. By the way, Diaz’s thumb surgery was successful, and the best part is that it wasn’t done by Dr. James Andrews. The three words that every athlete fears.
Jason Heyward bunted once, and it ended up being a homer.
Athletes fear the words
“you’re going to need surgery.” I’m sure they love Dr. Andrews. He’s saved hundreds of careers.
But good to hear about Matty.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 20, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
dr. andrews should be inducted into the hall
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on May 20, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree. Not joking.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 20, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
this
he should be in MLB, Football, College Football, and maybe Basketball (although I have never heard a b-ball player go to him) HOF.
by romone_braves91 on May 20, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i’m kidding, of course
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on May 20, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Why? He has legitimately altered the course of the sport. How many players owe their careers to him? I really believe he belongs in the HoF.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 20, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, i just say that because we all know something like that would never happen
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on May 20, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I read differently
The story I read said it was Dr. Gary Lourie.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmMloYYUxkJDe4TTWjfmt7mFCLcF?slug=ap-braves-diaz
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on May 21, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Funny
I visited the game thread and it was 8-0 and half the posts it seems were saying I’m outta here and a lonely voice or 2 saying ya gotta support the team.
Congrats, choppers. Nice comeback.
His narration alongside a .gif would be epic.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
Man! Today of all days to miss TC and the game! Great Game Braves! I’m gonna have to find somewhere to see a replay of this game!haha
by jdmarine on May 20, 2010 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
My brother was driving from Gainesville to Tampa and had the GameCast on his cell phone. He said he almost swerved off of the interstate….
Oh my dear sweet god!!!!
I was keeping up with the box score till the top of the 9th. Then I had to do some driving for work. I am soooooo fu**in jealous of those of you who stuck it out and got to watch that comeback. Yesss!!!! Did I read right? Yunel blew a perfect chance to hit into a double play and kill the rally? There’s allways tomorrow buddy. Go braves!!
Braves Win! Braves Win!
Didn't you hear?
A home run IS a rally killer.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
when I saw that ball being hit I thought it was gone
until he jumped and I thought " ah crap" than the ball bounced right out his glove and then I jumped around the living room like a banshee lol
...in dixie land i'll take my stand to root for Atlanta
Awesome
Quick bio that no one cares about but I have to write out anyway so I can tell you how fun this comeback was.
I grew up a Braves fan in AR watching on TBS in the mid 80’s (I’m 31) and when I graduated college from OU (Oklahoma) I moved to Cincy to work. Three years ago my wife and I moved to Charlotte, still a Braves fan but I went to about 100 Reds games and almost every Braves game against the Reds in my five years living there. My wife and her parents are huge Reds fans and my wife’s parents had season tickets 10 rows behind the Reds dugout when we were dating. Now we live in Charlotte, but I happened to be back in my old office in Cincinnati this week working.
Any of you that have ever to been to Cincinnati have heard of Skyline Chili and my co worker and I had a bet for lunch tomorrow on the game today. I’m sitting there through the 2nd inning debacle and gave him cash to buy his own lunch so I didn’t have to order for him. As the 9th inning starts I say “You know, the Reds have been really lucky with all these late game wins. You are due to blow one.” And holy shit did the wheels start turning. I still haven’t seen highlights and can’t wait to watch. But it was awesome watching it all unfold on the gamecast and my co worker being in absolute disbelief when I told him that Conrad hit a walk off grand slam (which I got from you guys on the game thread before it posted to the gamecast).
Sorry for the long post, but this one was too sweet!
Ha! That was the best part and I left it out. So my coworker, who is a big big Reds fan, is all hacked off about the loss and slamming/banging around logging off his computer for the day and I said. “Hey, I need my money back but you can’t give me money, you have to order my lunch”.
by CharlotteChop on May 20, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually the best part was the walk off GS, but you get the point! HA!
by CharlotteChop on May 20, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey CharlotteChop,
tell your wife I’ve got a Jonny Bench baseball card and a jonny Bench autographed baseball from the 1994 world series(no I didn’t go, I was just about 1 year old but an old friend of mine gave it to me). She will be impressed
...in dixie land i'll take my stand to root for Atlanta
What u selling them for? Her dad is 60 this weekend, would be good brownie points haha
by CharlotteChop on May 20, 2010 8:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m not so sure how much clout a 94 series artifact carries though :)
by CharlotteChop on May 20, 2010 9:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
1994, eh?
That was a good World Series…. :-p
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
The Washington Senators won that one!
MUST RECONFIGURE STRIKEZONE PARAMETERS TO ACCOUNT FOR FALLIBLE HUMAN UMPIRE - CyborgHanson48
Tell me about it.
I have him and Hudson on my FBT and Hudson has been far better IMO.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
Look at his last four – 17 ER in 22 2/3 IP
by CharlotteChop on May 20, 2010 8:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
10 strikeouts against Arizona is a “crap” start? He got victimized by Nate McLouth losing it in the lights, which lead to 2 of the 5 runs.
And the guy tried to pitch sick today. Both Hanson and Cox told the AJC he was dizzy and light-headed before the game.
“I was feeling dizzy and light-headed in the bullpen before the game,” Hanson said. “But I’m not going to sit here and make excuses. I’ve pitched sick before and did fine.”
by AnEternalEnigma on May 20, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Said he was dizzy http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2010/05/20/hanson-felt-dizzy-in-career-worst-start/
Jason Heyward bunted once, and it ended up being a homer.
This is amazing
In the past couple of years, games like this there was no know way we were going to come back and win. These are the types of wins that you know that the team is special and can do something big
We are .5 games out of first now. Not sure when or if WAS or MIA play but they’re 4 back and we are down 4.5 games.
MUST RECONFIGURE STRIKEZONE PARAMETERS TO ACCOUNT FOR FALLIBLE HUMAN UMPIRE - CyborgHanson48
I still remember that game in the last week of June 2004 against the Orioles where the Braves were down 8-0 in the 7th and came back to win 9-8. After that game, they went on a gigantic run that put the NL East out of reach for every one else.
Make no mistake: the division is a lot better now than it was in 2004. But games like these spark teams for the rest of the season. They’ve won 13 of their last 20 games and 8 of their last 10.
Nate McLouth and Troy Glaus finally emerging along with Eric Hinske’s explosion has unlocked the potential we all knew this team had. And with all of the Phillies injury troubles, now is the time to strike.
by AnEternalEnigma on May 20, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
After a dismal April, Glaus is hitting almost .300 now – wow. All of us (including me) that were losing patience with his slow April bat are hopefully rejoicing in his patience and steadiness to trust himself to come around – I know I am.
by CharlotteChop on May 20, 2010 8:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No, all of us weren’t losing patience with his slow April.
"SHOULD YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE HOMEPLATE RUNS ON AFTERNOON GAME YOU MUST PRY THEM FROM MY COLD METALLIC HANDS" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 20, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
This is PRECISELY
why you shouldn’t lose patience with players in April.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 21, 2010 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
This (PRECISELY).
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 21, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Hanson was ill?
Listened to postgame show on 680 and they were talking about how he was lightheaded at the top of the 1st inning and was about to faint at the top of the 2nd.
Not an excuse, but it sure would explain a very uncharacteristic performance today.
Hanson indeed confirmed that he was pitching ill. He said he felt light-headed and dizzy warming up before the game. He said he wasn’t going to make excuses because he’s pitched sick before and did fine.
In fact, Hanson beat the Red Sox last year while suffering flu-like symptoms. He just didn’t have the magic today.
by AnEternalEnigma on May 20, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHA
"It was a horrible ending," said Reds manager Dusty Baker, who appeared close to breaking down after the game. "Boy, that was a tough one."
shameful pleasure?
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 21, 2010 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn IT Dept
This week they decide to block radio feeds. Last week they blocked TC because it is identified as Social Networking..
I was reduced to watching my phone for Text Msgs from TC and AJCBraves and just decided, for the heck of it, to “go on an errand” at the top of the ninth to listen in the car. After last night, I was not leaving anything to chance.
Man, the radio guy was calling for it from the bottom of the ninth. I had to pull over after McLouth and was honking the horn and shouting by the end of it.
Man what a burst of testosterone that was. I’m gonna be a major stallion with the missus tonight ;-)
Bummer
She has a headache.
Milk was a bad choice...
by coldriver10 on May 20, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hear that? It's called:
I was soo late to my appointment this afternoon – but they just had to DEAL. I could hardly drive, I was so excited about how this one ended. I was supposed to leave around the 8th, but just couldn’t … ya know just in case they found a way. And I’ll be damned if they didn’t!!
Helluva comeback and I’m beyond excited about the upcoming games this weekend.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
You made a WISE decision.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on May 20, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoever said in the OT...
They score eight runs we score one run…
They score one runs we score eight runs…
Is a complete winner.
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
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to excited to post it? maybe
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on May 21, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Something I don't understand...
Is why fans of many of these teams we have beaten really think the Braves are a bad team. I saw it on the Brewers site, the Reds site, and even hear it from all the Cubs fans where I live. Maybe it’s just sour grapes, but it seems like they think the Braves are the Pirates or something. I mean, they have good starting pitching (that has the potential to be great if Lowe manages to keep us in the game and KK pitches like he is capable of), they have a great bullpen, they have a decent offense (that also has the potential to be very good if guys play up to their career averages). I just don’t get why the Braves don’t get more respect from other teams. If I were a fan of another team, I don’t think I would really feel that confident in winning (unless maybe Lowe was pitching :))
Well, we were a bad team in April. Playing well below our talent level. Most other fans were probably expecting that team to show up, so when we actually come to play they act like it was an accident or something.
Better to just ignore those posters. One guy on RR was acting like Hanson wasn’t an ace anymore just cause he got roughed up. Really?
"UNLIKE CYBORG REYES JOJO MY CPU DOES NOT REQUIRE 'EARNED RUNS' FOR NOURISHMENT" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Off topic thread in the fanshot section if you’re bored.
"UNLIKE CYBORG REYES JOJO MY CPU DOES NOT REQUIRE 'EARNED RUNS' FOR NOURISHMENT" ~ Cyborg Hanson
by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
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