Incredible. Just Incredible: Braves Beat Fish 4-3 in 11 Innings
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2010 10:59 PM EDT
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"We're at the point in the season where we don't expect anything other than what Omar did... It was a huge hit. Huge win for us." - Kris Medlen
This statement is exactly how most Braves fans have been feeling this season.
Omar Infante was the hero on Friday night when he delivered a game winning 2-run single to left field off of Marlins closer Leo Nunez. Brian McCann led off the inning with a four-pitch walk to get the Braves started. Troy Glaus, after being down 1-2 in the count, ripped a double to the right-center field gap to move McCann to 3rd and himself to 2nd. Omar Infante, who came in as a defensive replacement for the struggling Eric Hinske, came up to the plate. After looking at strike one and fouling away strike two, Omar had to battle back. He certainly did.
Infante took a nasty 1-2 slider and lined a hit into left field. Brian McCann scored from 3rd and pinch-runner Brandon Hicks scored easily from 2nd. Game over. Braves win 4-3.
Hanley Ramirez got the Marlins on the board in the 1st inning with a solo-HR to center field. It could've been a 2-run HR, but Chris Coghlan was incorrectly called out at 2nd base. The umpire thought he had touched 2nd base and then failed to re-touch it after a catch was made, but Coghlan only straddled the base. A big break for the Bravos, but Coghlan shouldn't have even given the umpire the chance to miss the call.
Offensive frustration set in for the Braves after that. The got a runner to 3rd base in three of the first four innings, but failed to score him every time. Josh Johnson had his strikeout pitches working and the Braves continued to fail with RISP. Finally in the 5th, Marteeen Prado drove in Gregor Blanco (who had a great game) with a RBI-single to LF. The game was tied 1-1 in the 5th.
The exact same situation happened in the 7th. With Gregor Blanco standing on 3rd, Marteeen Prado ripped a line drive to right-center field to easily score Blanco from 3rd. Braves led 2-1 heading into the 8th.
After a scoreless 8th inning, Billy Wagner came in to close the game. He wasn't greeted politely. Gabby Sanchez hit a home run to center field that just cleared the fence. To be honest, Gregor Blanco had a play on the ball if he timed his jump a bit better. The lead was gone and the score was 2-2 and we were heading into extras.
The 11th inning was wild. Wes Helms led off the inning with a single. Chris Coghlan than laid down a bunt to move the runner over, but Troy Glaus made an awful throw to 1B which moved Helms over to 3rd with no outs. Jonny Venters intentionally walked Hanley Ramirez to load the bases, which brought up Jorge Cantu. Cantu lined the first pitch right to Chipper Jones for the first out. To be honest, if the ball is hit a foot to the left or right, it's a bases-clearing double. Chipper made the play though for the first out.
Pinch hitter Brian Barden then came up to hit. On a 2-1 pitch, the Marlins attempted a squeeze. Barden missed the bunt and the Braves looked to have Helms caught up on the base paths, but Jonny Venters totally missed a throw from Chipper to tag Helms out. The Marlins scored on the near-fatal error to make the score 3-2.
Venters showed great heart to battle back. He struck out Barden on the next pitch and struck Dan Uggla out on a filthy slider. The Braves had one last chance in the 11th to win it.
You know how the rest goes. McCann walks, Glaus doubles and Omar Infante drives them in. Turner Field erupts and the Braves win yet another game at home.
MVP(s):
Omar Infante - GW 2-RBI single in the 11th. 'Nuff said.
Kris Medlen - 6.1IP, 6H, 1ER, 1BB, 5K
Gregor Blanco - 2-for-3, BB, 2R; move this guy up to 2nd in the lineup until Heyward gets healthy. I'm tired of seeing MelkyFail up there every night.
LVP(s):
Leo Nunez - 0.0IP, 3H, 2ER
Next Game: 4:10EST, Anibal Sanchez vs. Tommy Hanson; the game will be on FOX, so get your mute buttons ready.
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I almost shit myself we Johnny dropped that ball
by ChitownBravos on Jul 2, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
And Venters still got the win.
Jason Heyward is the reason that Chuck Norris parks his car in a garage.
Vulture.
Love it.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Snatching WIN From The Jaws of Fail....
That is the summary of the game.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
unfreakingbelievable
"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"
by Bravely going forward on Jul 2, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
Absolutely insane game
Still can’t believe Wags gave up that homerun and Venters dropped the ball, but awesome job by Infante.
well as long as the padres lose
but still will be tied, holler!
by TCfromDubVee on Jul 2, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
The Phillies lost, too. Unfortunately, the Mets did win today.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
No worries about the Mets. When they come to the Ted, they will understand why we have the best home record in baseball. The separation series.
by romone_braves91 on Jul 2, 2010 11:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I thought we were playing them in NY to wrap things up going into the break….
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Fail on my part. U r right. I was getting ahead of myself (home series vs Met Aug 2)
by romone_braves91 on Jul 2, 2010 11:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Fun times had by all.....except the Mets and their fans.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
oh you know its gonna be 24/7 lebron coverage until he signs…
"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"
by Bravely going forward on Jul 2, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
LeBron blew his nose with kleenex that he purchased in Chicago. Analysis after the break!
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Venters drop and Infante’s hit led off the show.
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball tonight is on in 50 minutes or so…be sure to check the end of it for Braves highlights
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, but not all of us get mlb network…
"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"
by Bravely going forward on Jul 2, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Never seen it, don't have the cable package
do they talk about the Braves at all
The Atlanta Braves: #1 in the NL East
MLB Network
Is easily the best channel on TV. They talk about everyone, and it is just great baseball. After you watch some of that, its so hard to go back to ESPN and watch their pathetic attempt.
i have the mlb network
but i don’t watch it often…when i turned it on once it just showed clips…nobody talked about anything really…
as in, nobody analyzed any teams or anything…
i won’t judge it entirely on one time…but is that the norm?
by forgotten_glory on Jul 2, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
That was quick pitch. Not MLB Tonight.
"Funny scene in clubhouse, reporters surrounding Prado, pointing recorders toward him. Moylan sneaks into group quietly, points Klondike bar." - DOB
by McCann and McWill on Jul 3, 2010 3:20 AM EDT up reply actions
quick pitch
Great, fair coverage and better highlights than baseball tonight
I know!!
They’ve been talking about Queen James for 2 days non-stop!!
The Atlanta Braves: #1 in the NL East
seriously, for espn, football/basketball>baseball>everything else
"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"
by Bravely going forward on Jul 2, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
thats how it is for most people
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
"You look like you should be married to one of the San Diego Padres."
I wish FSC didn't exist.
"Voetbal is pas totaal als je wint"- Coach Adun
"The greatest sin is to spurn the gift"- Coach Alistair
Aye, that he did....
How many pitches did he see AFTER he was already down 0-2? That was pretty epic.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
no matter the count
our hitters always put together a good AB.
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I grew up on the Braves of the early 90s
The ones who had the hunger and the never quit attitude. This team is alot like that
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
I really think they’re determined to give Bobby a WS victory to go out on.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Our pitching hasn't been '95 good
But the hitting has been better than in ’95
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 3, 2010 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Lots of come from behinds in '95, though
Tons of last AB wins. I may have to look that up for comparative purposes.
In that regard, yes,
this is a dead-on comparison.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 3, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
It truly does.
and the stars are aligned.
I am going to keep on saying it:
This is a championship season.
keep on saying it
i got 1000 dollars on the world series braves 2010
WALKOFFS
Heyward 
Prado
Melky
McLouth
Conrad
Glaus
Infante
by atl192485 on Jul 2, 2010 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
I still say Conrad deserves two check marks….
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Conrad deserves all the check marks in the world
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 2, 2010 11:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well….they did both hit walkoffs….
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Nate does
Melky’s did not really count.. David Wright should get the check mark
by UltimaParadox on Jul 2, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
green this shit
"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"
by Bravely going forward on Jul 2, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
i could've sworn
that infante had one already…guess not…
by forgotten_glory on Jul 2, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember on the highlight film of the '91 Braves
(Yeah I know I have it bad) they Braves had so many late inning victories that it seemed they would “draw starws to see who would be the hero” Sound familiar?
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
by Richie Grogan on Jul 2, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
How freaking stupid are the Marlins
Good thing they fired their manager.
Seriously. 0 outs. Tying run on 3rd. Winning run on 2nd. What do you do?
YOU FREAKING WALK THE BATTER!
Put on a runner that cannot hurt you, set up a force out at home on a slow runner.
I mean, seriously. That’s like Managing 101.
by The Goche on Jul 2, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
sshhh
they might be reading this thread
by UltimaParadox on Jul 2, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
that would require a computer which would require money being spent. we all know thats not happening.
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+Infinity for the lulz (and truth)
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Fredi is probably sipping a cold one thinking “I’m gonna love Atlanta next year.”
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I am assuming they decided they would rather try their luck against Infante than Escobar. Hope to get Infante to strike out or do something that doesn’t score a run. Then they would have walked Escobar to set up the double play with 1 out already. It was really pick your poison situation. I am glad they did it this way though, worked out awesome for us. But I don’t think it was the worst managerial decision ever.
I’ll say this about Jonny Venters.
The guy showed a lot of guts not letting that botched rundown fester in his head. He came right back and struck out the next two guys.
by AnEternalEnigma on Jul 2, 2010 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
Prado, Baby! Infante, Baby
Fuck the Fish
wow.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 2, 2010 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
I love this team
That was amazing.
in the bottom of the 11th they showed Vulture in the dugout a couple of times and he looked like someone killed his dog, but he was smiling when Omar hit the walkoff.
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 2, 2010 11:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I called that, btw. I said his sad face would turn into a vulturish grin when the walkoff happens.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
haha, i remember that! you’re good arent ya
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 2, 2010 11:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Prado for MVP!
Not even joking.
by romone_braves91 on Jul 2, 2010 11:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Why would you be joking? Prado is a legit MVP contender this season.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 2, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone make a website or facebook page for that. Maybe the Braves will find out about it and Moylan will make Prado an “MVP” sticker
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 2, 2010 11:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ehh
I love Martin something fierce, but he’s got a ways to go before he deserves the MVP.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 3, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
So?
There are 5 or 6 guys who have had better seasons than Martin for playoff contenders.
It’s possible that Martin ends up as the most deserving candidate, but he’s not in that position yet. He is easily the Braves’ MVP, though.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 3, 2010 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
LOLNats
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 2, 2010 11:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We nearly lost
on a dropped throw on a run-down. I wouldn’t cast stones…
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 3, 2010 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Buzzkill….
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 3, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
ESPN: omg the phillies r so darn good. Dey gunna win teh wurld seereez. they got hit hard buy injureez but they still gunna win it. metz gunna win the wurld seereez too. Yankees yankeees yankees yankees yankees lebron james yankees yankees yankees tiger woods yankees
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 2, 2010 11:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Omg brett favre is gunna play agin. hes teh best qb evar. he had ankle surgeree so dat means he gunna play moar. PHILLIES PHILLIES PHILLIES PHILLIES PHILLIES
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 2, 2010 11:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The Truth...
Most of them are Phillies, Red Sox, Mets, Yankees fans.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 2, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Ways to make Peachtree TV BETTER...
have a strikezone cam. for nights like tonite where the ump sucks cock.
Don’t let SportSouth hog all the glory. Air the interview of Bobby after the game. Those are always brief, to the point, and fun.
GO BRAVES
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 2, 2010 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Agreed, they need a postgame and pregame show
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 2, 2010 11:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Incredible sums it all up just about
Great game. This team shows a lot of heart and grit that we haven’t seen in a while
Pretty cool
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 3, 2010 12:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
OMAR FOR STARTING SS 2011!!!
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jul 3, 2010 12:11 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
if he had Yunels glove i would back that but since he does i cant. just put him in left
by ChitownBravos on Jul 3, 2010 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
fuck dish network for not carrying PTV or MLB Network
A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....
I get PTV
It comes on in the 440-450 range. Not sure exactly what package I have though.
do you live in the metro ATL area?
A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....
In terms of sheer twists and turns,
this might be the win of the year. I went from complete confidence to mild uncertainty to worry to panic to depression to hope to relief to OH MY GOD WE WON! All in the last inning.
This has to make Wags and Jonny feel a lot better, knowing that their teammates are there to pick them up. Also, it was nice to see McCann lead off with the walk after making a slight mistake (throwing too soon on the rundown) that turned out to be crucial. His at-bat set the tone for the walk-off. Big props to Glausy, too. He’s been fighting it lately, but his double (on a gimpy leg, no less) was clutch.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
…from complete confidence to mild uncertainty to worry to panic to depression to hope to relief to OH MY GOD WE WON!…
This game was undoubtedly amazing. Not half as exciting as vs. Cincinatti, but it definitely kept me sitting at the edge of the couch for a while. Games like this, are why I watch the Braves.
Unexpected Awesomeness Awaits at every turn!
Jason Heyward is the reason that Chuck Norris parks his car in a garage.
Picking up teammates who fail
Is an undervalued, and too often unacknowledged, trait of great teams. The Braves took a gut punch (the Sanchez homer) and then a groin kick (that whole top of the 11th) and still shook it all off.
"To live is to war with trolls..." - Henrik Ibsen
I actually stopped watching in the final inning.
I’m not sure if I should be happy or glad. I would have been so pissed at the top of the inning, then had a heart attack at the bottom of the inning.
Headlining the Campaign for the return of Ryan Langerhans! MVP 2011!
With the late inning drama that surrounds this team
how could you turn it off in the last inning? your bound to miss the best part
A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....
on a side note...
garret anderson just stole a base…how did that even happen?
by forgotten_glory on Jul 3, 2010 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
Gary Sheffield stole home when he was 38 year old.
I’m still giving that the higher improbability score.
I feel comfortable with our 4 rotation (Hudson, Meds, Hanson, JJ) versus any team’s rotation in the MLB. Let’s Go BRAVOS!
over Lincecum, Cain, Sanchez, and Zito? Hmmm
by BravesRaleigh on Jul 3, 2010 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
That’s a pretty big drop-off after Lincecum.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 3, 2010 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Cain
Is very underrated. Not a very big drop off.
"Look out Atlanta. Jason Heyward is going to wow you."
-Chipper
I meant no disrespect to Cain’s abilities, but anyone is a pretty big drop-off after Lincecum. And I wouldn’t have even bothered including Zito on the list.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jul 3, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm an LSU fan first and foremost, so i'm used to this come from behind shit at the last second shit
But WTF was up with Wags trying a knuckler in that situation?
Corazon y Alma
I'd like to note that I showed up and Wags gave up a home run...
Went downstairs and we settled down, came back up and we gave up a run… went back downstairs and we won… I think I should just stay downstairs forever.
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
I thought...
we all lived in our mom’s baseball.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
BASEMENT duh
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Who's the Greg White outfielder?
I like his style at the plate right now
Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.
trade talk
love how this team finds a way to win. Not great in any one area (except prado) but they find a way to get it done. Coming up on the halfway point I see some concerns that may come back to haunt us. Defense is spotty and we are extremely lucky that it has not cost us more games. Will the offense be enough. We rank in the bottom of the league in homeruns which is fine if your getting on base, which we are. However, the middle of our lineup is not hitting. Glaus was on a tear but appears to be coming back down to earth. Brian and Chipper are on a pace to have fewer than 80 RBI’s and less than 20 homers. THese are your number 3 and 4 hitters. McCann will come around and chipper will find ways to help this team but we need another bat. I like the idea of getting De Jesus from KC. Plays good defense, hits for average, does not strike out alot and has some power. His numbers are very similar to Prado’s. You put those two guys at the top of the order and you are setting the table. Would this be enough or would Hart be the better option. He does play right field. Could Heyward play center field. I like what Blanco has been doing. He’s the perfect 8 hole hitter. Gets on base, has good speed so the pitcher can bunt him over then prado will get him in. This is why we won tonight. Hopefully Blanco can be the answer. Just some thoughts look forward to the second half. Let’s pray the mets don’t get cliff Lee. It would be nice to win the next three series going into the All Star break. Go Braves
So, if you ever wondered
…what a scouting report written by Molly Bloom would look like…now you know.
"To live is to war with trolls..." - Henrik Ibsen
lol
+1, although that post has way too much punctuation
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 3, 2010 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Meds quote about last 1/2 inning
Medlen on the 11th inning: “Troy came up with the big double and the tractor-trailers were on base.” (that’d be McCann and Glaus)
Wow.
This is a screenshot of the current (Sat morning around 9 am) headlines on ESPN’s MLB page:
I realize that maybe to national press Braves beating Marlins (even in a comeback win) might not be the most exciting thing, but it has to be bigger news than the Nats signing El Duque or just as big as any of the other games (i.e. Cards/Brewers).
Here's my idea for a lineup:
1) Prado
2) Escobar (or Infante)
3) Chipper
4) McCann/Glaus
5) Glaus/McCann
6) Hinske/Diaz
7) Melky
8) Pitcher
9) Blanco
The way Gregor’s been hitting lately, wouldn’t it be awesome to have him hitting right in front of Prado (without costing Prado any ABs)? I also think Esco would do better with a bit more protection (and Prado always on base in front of him). My two cents.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
How about Blanco leading off. Prado batting second. Drop Escobar to the eight hole and keep the pitcher batting 9th.
Braves Win! Braves Win!
I will keep saying it:
Why drop Prado to second? he is ON FIRE leading off
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jul 3, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Why do people
Keep suggesting to remove Prado from leadoff position?! He is the reason the Braves took off in early May.
As much as I loved last night
Anyone else feel a pit in their stomachs when Wes Helms comes off the bench? He’s batted .310 with a .932 OPS his entire career against ATL, and hit 14/30 against the Braves since 2008, with most of those hits in pinch-hit roles, and turning into eventual runs scored. He’s more dangerous than people realize, at least against the Braves!
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Wouldn't mind bringing him on next year...
in that corner bench role backing up 3B, 1B, maybe LF. Kind of a right handed Hinske.
To be honest, Gregor Blanco had a play on the ball if he timed his jump a bit better.
If Blanco made that play, seriously play of the year competing with Buerhle(sp?)
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jul 3, 2010 11:20 AM EDT reply actions
Thanks bad managing by Marlins
Why would he not have intentionally walked Omar to set up a force at home? Omar’s run did not matter at all. Fredi would have walked him!
Go Braves!
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