The 2,500 Club: Braves Beat Nats 5-0, Bobby Reaches Milestone
by Scott Coleman on Sep 25, 2010 4:16 PM EDT
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PrintBobby Cox won his 2,500 game on Saturday afternoon. It just took him a little longer than he wanted.
Derek Lowe and the Braves bullpen was great on Saturday, and brought the Braves a much needed win to end their 4-game losing streak. Lowe continued his dominance in September and gutted out five innings, and didn't allow a runner to score. He struck out four and only walked one, and kept the Braves in the game until the offense could do it's thing.
The Braves scored first in the 3rd inning on an error. Brian McCann hit a sharp grounder at shift-shortstop Alberto Gonzalez. Gonzalez stopped the ball, but made a poor throw to 1st that got away from Adam Dunn. Lowe scored easily from from 3rd. Jason Heyward tried to score as well, but was thrown out at the plate. The offense remained relatively quiet for the next few innings, but came alive in the 6th. Derrek Lee doubled in Martin Prado from 2nd, and Alex Gonzalez delivered the big blow with a monster 3-run HR into left field to put the Braves up 5-0.
The bullpen was fantastic as usual, and Moylan, Venters, Kimbrel and Wagner all worked a scoreless inning. The 'pen struck out five and only gave up one hit, but did walk four as well.
Tomorrow's game will start at 1:35, and it'll be Brandon Beachy making his 2nd career start. Livan Hernandez (gulp.) will start for the Nats, so don't expect much offense.
Go Braves.
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Lowe
has been dynamite in September. I think Tim and Lowe switched bodies. Like Freaky Friday or somethin.
"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 Sep 25, 2010 4:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hah, I’ve been thinking the same thing.
by tomahawklove on Sep 25, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Great win.
Btw. Most of us live on the east coast. 10:35 is either really early or really late!
"You can't print what I said, but they have to catch us." - Chipper Jones
by Jman781 on Sep 25, 2010 4:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lovely WIN today!
"Thanks Bobby" ------>
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
by NCChopper on Sep 25, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Cox ranks fourth on baseball’s all-time managerial wins list, positioned behind Connie Mack (3,731), John McGraw (2,763) and Tony La Russa (2,631). As he heads toward retirement at the end of this season, he seems to be just a few years away from joining Mack and McGraw in Cooperstown.
(braves.com)
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"Thanks Bobby" ------>
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
I guess the redskins are to blame for the early start
by ottie on Sep 25, 2010 4:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
10:35? God... damn...
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
Ummm...
The MLB.com Schedule says the game is at 1:35 tomorrow.
"I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party." ~ Ron White
mvhsbball lives in Arizona.
"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 Sep 25, 2010 4:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
well played mauer
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
That explains that then. :)
"I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party." ~ Ron White
Now you all know my pain with Sunday morning games
fixed though. Thanks.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 25, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, it would be kind of cool to wake up to baseball.
"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 Sep 25, 2010 5:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It is, I love the 10:35a weekend starts. It’s the 4p weekday starts that suck for us West Coast Braves fans.
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Yeah, I'll be at least following the game while at the bar eating breakfast.
But I think one TV for the Saints game is all I’m going to get.
As of 25 Sept: New Orleans Saints 2-0, LSU football 4-0(2-0), LSU volleyball 12-0(3-0), Oregon football 4-0(1-0), Oregon volleyball 14-0(2-0)
by AllSaintsDay on Sep 26, 2010 4:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn it
2-1 Padres
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
decent win today.
let’s see if we can go 6-1 or, better yet, 7-0 the last games of the season. that may get us in :P
Wait - Kelly Johnson hits lefties better than righties? That just HAS to be backwards. - Bobby Cox as he looks at KJ's splits for his career
by Jareth Cutestory on Sep 25, 2010 5:07 PM EDT reply actions
Congrats, Bobby
Wins feel good don’t they? Let’s do it 7 more times.
Atlanta Hawks=the team that drafted big $$$$$$$$$ instead of big men.
Are any of you watching this SD/Cincy game?
There’s absolutely no one at Petco Park, and this could potentially be a preview of a 1st round playoff game.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
we need a gapper from ocab right now
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
Crazy, right?
Although I think that matchup would mean we’d be out of the playoffs, so I’m hoping it doesn’t come to pass.
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Grrr, I’ve got Yankees/Red Sox
That rivalry is kind of boring to me now. It’s all about “tradition” and blah blah blah.
"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 Sep 25, 2010 5:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The last few years
I pull for a benches clearing brawl when they play.
They’ve never been my #1 team, but I used to like the Sox, a lot. That has changed. Papelbon, Youklis and Beckett are far more than I can stomach.
Say what you will about Lowe, but he's stepped up big time when the Braves
needed it most unlike our ace.
Most definitely.
He’s got a 1.00 ERA the last 4 starts.
Was he cramping again, or was his pitch count up? He was cruising and seemed, at least to me, to be good for another inning or two.
Joey Votto HR!!!!
3-3 in the 5th
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
Thanks, Votto.
The Reds are really the team I don’t want to face in the playoffs.
"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 Sep 25, 2010 5:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
well, we will have to face them if we win the WC
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 25, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOO
WE’RE DOOMED, DOOMED I SAY!
On the bright side, our games against the reds this year have been thrilling.
"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 Sep 25, 2010 5:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
NOOOOOOO
WE’RE DOOMED, DOOMED I SAY!
?
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 25, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I was joking, overreacting, that kind of thing. We’re not really doomed.
"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 Sep 25, 2010 6:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on Sep 25, 2010 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Not necessarily?
If the winner of the West has a better record than the Reds, wouldn’t the Phils get the Reds?
For me, here’s my preferences:
Giants << Reds < Padres <<<<<< Making the playoffs and figuring it out.
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Yea
But frankly, is there any team you would want to face in the playoffs?
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on Sep 25, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet game
Nice to get back to winning. I hope it continues….
*Just Chill* when things start to look a bit difficult-don't panic as you take away your ability to think straight. Go Braves! Go Dawgs! Go Falcons!
Yeah, yeah... that PAC10 really sucks
What happened Texas?!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 25, 2010 6:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
my friend, a ucla student is at that game haha, they are really stomping them somehow
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
Texas and Florida are so overrated it’s not even funny
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 25, 2010 6:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah but ucla's d has no business shutting down anyone that well
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
True true. I just hate Texas so I’m enjoying every minute of this.
But come on Brandon Phillips!!!!!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 25, 2010 6:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ugh
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
that was outsideeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
Fuck you Miguel Cairo
pulling a Melky.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 25, 2010 6:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So in guessing you haven’t watched them this year?
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 25, 2010 6:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They’ve won but played like complete crap.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
not completely but
they have had their struggles here and there like every football team. They will get better as the season goes on
well notre damn is done, what a pathetic showing on offense, what a terrible coaching hire
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
freudian
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
Great job from Stanford though…
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 25, 2010 6:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
not that hard to get 2 or 3 first downs and kick field goals all day
when the defense is exhausted from the offense going 3 and out every time
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
but like i said i go to sjsu so i hate no one like stanford
we have workout shirts with a spartan raping a tree
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
I want one…only with a Sun Devil instead of a tree
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 25, 2010 6:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
mark ingram is pretty badass
there were a lot of people saying he’s got great blocking and he does, and that trent richardson is real good, and he is, but ingram starts for a reason
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
Nice to finally win another one
It wasn’t the cleanest game for the Braves, especially the one inning that had the two errors after two outs to almost allow the Nats to get back. At this point, I don’t care about style points, it is a W in the record. It would be extremely sweet to give Bobby a finaly road series win tomorrow (for the record, the Braves had dropped the rubber game of the earlier two series this year at Nationals Park…after splitting the first two, both time winning the second game…here is to hope that history does NOT repeat itself again).
by LEastCoastBears on Sep 25, 2010 6:51 PM EDT reply actions
Tell me Minor isn’t pitching after Beachy. Actually, tell me neither of them are pitching.
Morgan: Do you think I could come into the clubhouse after the game and display my ass for both those veterans and the younger guys?
Baker: Well, Joe, you are on the payroll of the team, and you're a legend, so I suppose — holy shit!
[Joe has appeared next to Dusty, in the dugout, completely naked]
Morgan: Hey.
DAMN IT
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on Sep 25, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
we tie if the giants lose right?
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
No
The Pads and Giants would just switch spots
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on Sep 25, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoops my bad
rubbles88 is right. we will be in a WC tie if the Giants lose
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on Sep 25, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
crap
"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 Sep 25, 2010 7:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Was at the game today and it was a good time. A couple tense moments there early, but it was good to see Lowe work through some adversity and heat to get the win.
by nuftjedi on Sep 25, 2010 7:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Imagine that
Lowe becomes our ace and we win a game that mvhs recaps? These Braves are backwards.
"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 Sep 25, 2010 8:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
TIED FOR THE WILD CARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
Geez, I'm really glad we don't have to face Tulo in the postseason
Assuming we get there, of course. That dude is on FIRE.
Thank you TULO!
Now, let’s PLEASE just win and not have to worry about scoreboard watching
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on Sep 26, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Had to root for the Rockies
I feel very, very dirty right now.
by Sam Jethroe on Sep 26, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
We all do
But thank God they pulled a Mets and had a skid to put them back a bit (still not far enough)
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on Sep 26, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Awesome game
It feels so good to win again. Tied up for the wild card – hopefully we can get ahead tomorrow. One week left!
one other thing I will say about the game
they looked like a team that wants to be in the playoffs. not sure what it was, but I just saw something in the way they played today’s game that seemed like they finally realized they had to play better to make the playoffs.
ARIZONA
what a game.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 26, 2010 1:31 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm glad
Michigan put 65 points on the boards still when Denard was injured, fortunately Denard is OK and will play next week, but the 2nd and 3rd string QBs played incredibly.
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 26, 2010 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions
We played the ugliest game of the season
and somehow beat Cal 10-9.
I didn’t know a college football game could be played in less than 3 hours (which tonight’s was), and I could be so damn bored at a football game.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 26, 2010 5:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Happy 2500th Bobby!
Braves win, Kansas State win, and I’m buzzin like a mofo right now.
Time to go wake up the wife for some poonany.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
wake her up?
What are you? Whipped?!
(I kid I kid)
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
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