Braves Mount Comeback But Fall To Cubs 5-4
by BenDuronio on Aug 21, 2010 7:28 PM EDT
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PrintThe Cubs scored five runs in the first three innings and were able to hold the Braves off as Tom Gorzelanny earned his seventh victory of the season. Brooks Conrad had a huge eighth inning double which plated three Braves runners, with David Ross scoring on a throwing error by shortstop Starlin Castro. The Braves seemed poised to win another come from behind victory but were unable to push across Conrad in the eighth or score in the ninth.
Tommy Hanson allowed four earned runs to score in his five innings of work but was also plauged by soft hits and poor defense yet again. Hanson did not pitch well, striking out four and walking four, but he allowed just one extra base hit. Hanson received the loss, making him 8-9 on the season. The defense committed three errors, which is seeming to become a trend in Braves losses.
Aramis Ramirez was the Cub's main offensive force today, scoring Kosuke Fukudome from second on a first inning single and plating Castro on a third inning base hit. Rookie Tyler Colvin had two RBI hits today as well. Together, they had half of the Cub's hits and were responisble for four of their five runs scoring.
Gorzelanny gave the Braves trouble, which was semi-expected. The Cub's lefty pitched seven innings and struck out nine, although he did allowe nine base runners. He allowed just one run to score and pitched a very good game overall.
Offensively, Jason Heyward and Alex Goznalez each had two hits. Gonzalez hit an RBI double in the top of the sixth after Matt Diaz hit a double of his own, but the Braves then stranded Gonzalez.
The bullpen pitched well in relief of Hanson. Eric O'Flaherty, Kyle Farnsworth, and Jonny Venters combined to throw three scoreless innings with three hits allowed and five strikeouts, with Farnsworth striking out the side and Venters retiring each batter he faced.
The Braves will try to win the series again tomorrow with Mike Minor pitching against Randy Wells. Minor has looked very good in his first two starts and the Braves can certainly use a road series win with the Phillies on their tail.
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The offense
Needs to get going before the 7th inning. This is happening alot lately. It needs to get fixed.
Phillies are getting smashed!
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 21, 2010 7:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Mostly badly played game. Sad to see Derrek still with a big 0. Hope he breaks out tomorrow. Losing to the Cubs is always hard—(Especially since I have Cub-fans as friends) But a win on Sunday behind our rookie would silence them, and send us to Colorado on a good note.
By the way, just curious. Why did Melky PH for Ankiel?
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
left hander matchup
we need another RH bat in the bench, we have only Diory
5-0 Strasburgton Strasburgs
"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 Aug 21, 2010 8:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
BS and he was rolling too
Do you know what happened?
PHILADELPHIA — Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg left Saturday’s game against the Phillies because of an elbow injury.
With the Nationals leading, 5-1, Strasburg was facing Domonic Brown. On a 1-1 pitch, Strasburg threw a ball, but was grimacing in pain after the pitch.
Manager Jim Riggleman, pitching coach Steve McCatty and head athletic trainer Lee Kuntz came to the mound to see what was wrong with Strasburg, who left the game a few minutes later. Craig Stammen came in to the game to finish off the inning.
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
The new article
says that he didn’t want to come out and said he was fine, but they decided to be careful.
I just wanna know where all those aramis bashers are? Because he is killing us in this series and while i dont believe he is a better option than lee. When healthy ramirez is an allstar.
Ruben Amaro,Jr..Is Frank Wrens Paper Boy..
by SkipTOoMyL0U_ on Aug 21, 2010 8:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Ramirez to valuable to trade from Cubs. The Lee deal was great for us. (At least, it will be once he starts hitting!)
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
Lol +1 he’s going too turn things around, its probably just been really weird for him after the trade to play against his team in the next series. Atleast thats what im hoping and what he’s been saying lol.. And yeah i know his conract was bad, aswell as of chipper trying to rehab to make a strong 2011 comeback, which at his age wont easy. I just hope like in 94 after a major surgery like that for the second time he dosent lose alot. Only time will tell, and this will go well to silence the critics on chippers work ethic and drive still if he can come back strong or even stronger! But as far as ramirez goes im not talking about aquiring him, just about merely paying the man some respect, as i stated if healthy he is an allstar.
Ruben Amaro,Jr..Is Frank Wrens Paper Boy..
by SkipTOoMyL0U_ on Aug 22, 2010 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I think this has been asked, but is English your second language (or third)?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Aug 22, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
First
Id like to say first but i guess some would disagree lol. So let me help those who cant add or subtract letters. Contract** do not** But as ive said i only do that when im posting through my phone which i am now while at work :). So forgive me if u cant understand my posts, it isn’t intentional and there is no spell check nor should it be neccesary.
Ruben Amaro,Jr..Is Frank Wrens Paper Boy..
by SkipTOoMyL0U_ on Aug 22, 2010 1:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This is terrible, terrible English.
It hurts mi ojos.
"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010
by Cammando2317 on Aug 22, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
His contract is terrible, and Chipper is coming back next year.
Next question.
by get swoll yunel on Aug 21, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
we tried to get Ramirez first
but he wouldnt re-structure his contract.
Heck Wren might have tried to get both of them. That would have been amazing
by drumzalicious on Aug 21, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves can win against aces like: Santana, Strassburg, Lincecum, Johnson
but cant win against pitcher w/5+ ERA or under average pitchers like:
Craig Stammen
Kyle Kendrics
Jamie Moyer
Chris Narverson
Randy Wolf
Gorzelanny
Miguel Bastista
etc
etc
etc
you can add
Rodrigo Lopez to the list
Atlanta Hawks=the team that drafted big $$$$$$$$$ instead of big men.
The majority of them are soft-tossing lefties
and they have been killing us this season
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 21, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
That's been going on
For year upon year. Even in the salad days, they would beat Clemens or Randy Johnson then turn around and drop the next game to someone like Gil Heredia or Woody Williams.
"You must be outta your damn mind!" - Burton Guster
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 22, 2010 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought
the Braves would have another comeback win in them after I refreshed the SI.com Braves page and saw the score change from 5-1 before dinnner to 5-4 after dinner. Sadly there was no magic tonight. Go get ’em tomorrow
Atlanta Hawks=the team that drafted big $$$$$$$$$ instead of big men.
apologies
I take the blame for this loss. I missed the game and the last three games I’ve missed, the Braves have lost. Shouldn’t happen again for a while though…
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
yuck
"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 Aug 21, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
Stephen Fragileburg strikes again.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 21, 2010 8:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
8-1 Nationals WOOOT!!!
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 21, 2010 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Totally beautiful.
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
Phillies fans may need a suicide watch lol
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 21, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
If only we’d managed that come back victory today. They probably would be suicidal.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Aug 21, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
PHILLIES LOSE!!
PHILLIES LOSE!! THE-E-E-E-E-E-E PHILLIEEESSS LOSE!!
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 21, 2010 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
ohhh yeaaahh
that’s right
"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 Aug 21, 2010 10:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Why
Do we make every starting pitcher lately look like an Ace? I mean seriously…every starting pitcher lately, no matter how good or bad, just looks outstanding vs. us. It’s frustrating to watch!
the good news is all of the team behind or in front of are losing or already lost.
Padres Lost
Reds is losing
Giants Lost
Phillies lost.
I'm getting to the point, now
That I’m looking at that stuff. First and foremost, I’m keeping tabs on the Phills, but I’m rooting for the Reds, Giants and Cards to slip, too.
"You must be outta your damn mind!" - Burton Guster
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 22, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
The Braves, according to Baseball Prospectus have a 90% chance of making the playoffs
and have been in first place for 84 days. Thats a feel good story
A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....
It's been a great spring and summer
Even though we contended in ‘07 and in the second half of last year, this is the first time since ’05 that it’s been good for the lion’s share of the year.
Need to put the pedal down and finish this thing in style.
"You must be outta your damn mind!" - Burton Guster
jayson heyward
when is Bobby Cox Going to move him down in the order and put Martin prado hitting second? Jayson is a Good Player but he Needs to Be Moved Down In The Order And Let Martin hit in second Because Jayson is not Hitting That Well and strikes out a lot.
by jayball on Aug 22, 2010 10:24 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
It probably has something to do...
With Heyward having the third best OBP amongst our starters. It’s better than Prado’s.
From the second spot in the lineup, a walk is generally as good as a single. If your leadoff man gets on base, a walk puts him into scoring position, just like a single. Either way, it’s setting the plate for Prado and McCann, who have better OPS than Heyward.
Despite everyone’s call to move him down (and I was guilty of it earlier in the season, but that was when his OPS was higher and thus more likely to drive in runs), this is probably the right move on Bobby’s part.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
by cthabeerman on Aug 22, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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