Jurrjens And Prado Lead Braves Past Phillies
by TonyAlmeyda on May 14, 2011 4:19 PM EDT
in Braves Game Recaps
Email
PrintIt's not often a team leads off a game with back-to-back home runs, but that's exactly what the Braves did against Joe Blanton in beating the Phillies 5-3 and evening up the series at one win each.
Martin Prado smashed Blanton's second pitch over the wall in left-center for his sixth home run of the season. Four pitches later, Nate McLouth took Blanton deep for his third bomb of the season. It was the first time since 2003 the Braves had hit back-to-back home runs to start a game.
Following the first inning home runs, Blanton kept the Braves off the scoreboard. He struck out five in five innings and issued only one walk.
Jair Jurrjens handled the rest. He dominated the Phillies, holding them hitless until the sixth inning. Pinch-hitter Michael Martinez singled with two outs and scored from first on a Jimmy Rollins double.
The Braves, however, answered back in the bottom of the inning against J.C. Romero. Dan Uggla walked with one out and Freddie Freeman smacked a ground ball deep in the hole to Rollins. The throw to second to force Uggla was close, but the call was safe. Several Phillies argued, but to no avail, and Romero was pulled in favor of Braves nemesis Kyle Kendrick. A deep fly ball from Alex Gonzalez advanced Uggla to third, and David Ross batted with two outs. He surprised the defense with a bunt down the third base line that Kendrick bobbled, allowing Uggla to score. A walk to Jurrjens loaded the bases for Prado, and he obliged with a single to center to score two.
Jurrjens held the Phillies to three hits and three runs in 7.1 innings while striking out six. A one-out walk to Raul Ibanez in the eighth led to Wilson Valdez's run-scoring double. That forced Jurrjens from the game for Jonny Venters, but Venters plunked pinch-hitter Carlos Ruiz on his first pitch and John Mayberry followed with a run-scoring groundout. He retired Jimmy Rollins to end the scoring threat.
Craig Kimbrel struck out two in the ninth for his ninth save of the season. Jurrjens is now 5-0 this season with a 1.66 ERA.
Halladay vs. Hudson on Sunday.
71 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
"As the Braves try to win two straight against the Phillies"
That’s what Braves.com had up almost the entire game. I’m assuming they meant Jurrjens making it two wins in a row?
Anyway, what a start to the season from Jurrjens. Martin’s on fire as well, hope it carries over into tomorrow…..
that game was fun
let’s do it again tomorrow
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand." - Leo Durocher
Gonzo
Is a legit contender for team MVP at this juncture!
Uh.
No. Love the D, but no. Just no.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
I now twitter as @junkstats and blog about made-up stats and general baseball stuff at JunkStats.
by Jacob Peterson on May 14, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
Mike Leake set to make minor-league debut.
What a headline…….
I suppose it's better than....
“MLB Investigates Yankees Colon Operation” from a couple of days ago on Yahoo.
by Undocorkscrew on May 14, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh geez.
They DO mean Bartolo Colon, 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 May 14, 2011 4:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
knowing the Yankees...
Derek and A-rod’s new fragrances together were causing a toxic environment.
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
BTW…I was on TGP, and they believe the Tomahawk Chop is racist. I was thinking to myself, “How is it racist?” Anyway, how will this belief impact the Civil Rights Game tomorrow?
*Young pitcher throws curveball, which lands on the low, outside corner.* Umpire: Ball! Pitcher: What! That landed right in the middle! Umpire: Young man, when you throw a strike, Mr. Musial will hit it.
It’s all FSU’s fault!
"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 May 14, 2011 4:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
FSU is ok with it, and the Seminole tribe is ok with it, and we borrowed it from FSU, so what’s the problem?
I know lots of people hate the Tomahawk chop, but to me at least, it’s probably the most iconic thing about the Braves stadium-wise, and is as much tradition as throwing the ball back at Cubs games.
Not to mention
Every single other team in baseball including the phils waive those stupid white towels… Typical philly fans… Call us racist because our team beat theirs… Way to be adults
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on May 14, 2011 6:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They're obsessed with the "rivalry" with us being the Civil War, Part II
Every series this year has featured a weird amount of rabble about their repeating of the Civil War and there’s no end to the belief that everyone down here wants the “South to Rise Again!”. I know it’s all in jest but it does get annoying when I stalk TGP (never posting, mind you Gondee). They’ve got one bit going right now about a list of movies to watch to prepare for the current series and at least three of them are Civil War films and another is ‘Deliverance’.
by crimsonqueen9 on May 14, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s a far cry from other debates they’ve had about what is the proper colored spandex suit to rush the field in, how to successfully dodge a taser, and…projectile vomit 101
by TBuzz on May 14, 2011 5:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Most people from Atlanta are transplants from Northern cities (like me). In my opinion, people above the Mason Dixon line are just too dumb to move to nicer weather. They wear their snow weather like a badge a courage. I just laugh from my porch in 65 degree weather. (after that rant, though, I feel an obligatory GO PACK is in order.)
by CourtesyLaughs on May 14, 2011 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid?
I like some warm weather but Love some snow and cold…
by UpstateNyBravesFan on May 15, 2011 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Try to find me complaining in the winter…
by UpstateNyBravesFan on May 15, 2011 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't think it's racist, exactly.
But its existence is certainly evidence of a level of insensitivity toward another culture. In a larger context, of course, it’s meaningless, because it’s just a silly sports chant. It’s not like it was created in order to mock Native Americans. I can see how Native Americans might not appreciate it, though.
The Cleveland Indians’ logo, though, is clearly racist, just like Chief Nock-a-Homa was. It’s one thing to be respectful while co-opting another culture, but it’s another thing to just be mocking. (Of course, I also think the Notre Dame “Fighting Irish” is racist, so take that for what you will.)
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
I now twitter as @junkstats and blog about made-up stats and general baseball stuff at JunkStats.
by Jacob Peterson on May 14, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude, the REDskins? Probably the worst thing in sports right now. I’m surprised it’s lasted this long.
by CourtesyLaughs on May 14, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Some native Americans play the card. Others, not so much.
Here in Phoenix the card was played concerning a local promontory popular for hiking with the dubious (who knew?) name of Squaw Peak. A freeway built near it in the 80s was named the Squaw Peak Parkway.
Then the activists stepped up, claiming the word “squaw” is a disparaging reference. They petitioned that it be renamed “Piestewa Peak” for a native American woman who had been one of the first to die in the Gulf conflict, Lori Piestewa.
The local administrators caved.
I was a commercial plumbist for 15 years. The local pipe trades featured many local native Americans.
And every one I questioned about their take on this said it was overblown.
The news reporters, linguistically lazy sods that they are, simply refer to the freeway as “State Route 51.”
Other agencies also reacted. Or, in some cases, didn’t.
Nomadic baseball fan, with no agenda other than observation/conversation/mass confusion/mass consumption. And annoying 09.
Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on May 15, 2011 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Politically correct amreica… Their respones to you seem to be the same in many situations.
by UpstateNyBravesFan on May 15, 2011 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I was on TGP, and they believe the Tomahawk Chop is racist.
Personally, I try to not pay attention to people who can’t spell “fight.”
"If he is convicted on all counts he faces 80 years. Given his business acumen, however, I’m sure he could talk it down to 95." - Craig Calcaterra on Lenny Dykstra's indictment
by Sam Jethroe on May 14, 2011 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is stabbing racist? Is shooting a gun racist? Is swinging an axe racist? These people need to find better things to do with their lives. If we were making a chugging from a bottle motion, then yes, that would be seriously racist. But this? C’mon.
BTW: I fully expect someone to take this post the wrong way… it’s inevitable
by CourtesyLaughs on May 14, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that's in line with a policeman asking whether a person is legally entitled to being in the United States because they have difficulty speaking English.
Blatantly and obviously so very, very racist.
/looked for “Dripping With Sarcasm” font
/did the best he could with what he had
Mod as necessary.
Nomadic baseball fan, with no agenda other than observation/conversation/mass confusion/mass consumption. And annoying 09.
Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on May 15, 2011 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
TGP....
is the worst of all SBN blogs. Its the only one I no longer go to when the Braves play an opposing team. Their mods are classless idiots who troll other blogs to stir up problems. They always call us racist because we’re from the south, which is about the depth of a northerners logic
Great win
JJ pitched outstanding and Prado is on fire. Series win…Here we go
Great birthday present for me: a Braves win.
Now if they can just win the Civil Rights Game tomorrow (I’m going), everyone can be happy. Especially those who appreciate irony.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
I now twitter as @junkstats and blog about made-up stats and general baseball stuff at JunkStats.
Happy Birthday Pac!!
It was my birthday today as well, it always feels good to get a win on your birthday.
Want some birthday spankings?
"This is gonna feel so good getting this thing off my chest. That's what she said."
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on May 14, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy birthday!
the stuff you do with stats and numbers continue to blow my mind
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while." - Dave Cameron
Happy BDay
Mine is today
Admired as a saint. Defined by my rank. Combined with my strength. My time and my length.
I was in the Richmond Convention center for a Tad Lincoln audition...
People thought i was nuts when i cheered loudly at are good play and win! Screw em mang I got Braves blood baby!
Good win, lets whip some butt tomorrow!
The team should wear throw back jersey every Saturday
And keep the socks everyday. Its better than those dull and plain navy blue socks. It might be just me.
by romone_braves91 on May 14, 2011 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
So we found the Phillies kryptonite for this year.
Jair Jurrjens! I bet the Philly fans hate him as much as we hate Victorino. Keep it up JJ!
Also, its nice to see Uggla lay of some soft stuff low and away for at least 1 at-bat and get a walk. Let’s hand the Phillies their 5th loss against the Braves tomorrow!
"Give him the heater Ricky."
I think its more Like Mets fans hating Chipper. It is respect. Victorino is just a bad person and dirty player. No respect for him at all.
by romone_braves91 on May 14, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Why does everyone hate on Victorino so much? Was there anything specific he did to deserve it? Besides constantly robbing our players with great defensive plays…
by get swoll yunel on May 15, 2011 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I've looked into his eyes.
He’s pure Evil.
"If he is convicted on all counts he faces 80 years. Given his business acumen, however, I’m sure he could talk it down to 95." - Craig Calcaterra on Lenny Dykstra's indictment
Well, in addition to his pestilent Ecksteinlike success there are certain random incidents.
Like making gestures from center field that express displeasure with a call.
He also has no qualms about setting new lows on the basepaths, i.e. throwing forearm shivers or running into players outside the normal basepath (Vizquel, PHI @ SF, 5/07. I spent hours looking in vain for a link).
The last was legal, but of course didn’t endear him to the opposition’s fanbase. Which, understandably, isn’t a concern since he doesn’t play for the opposition. Yet.
Even at his age, he has a well publicized relationship with his parents.
He also enjoys the occasional beer.
Nomadic baseball fan, with no agenda other than observation/conversation/mass confusion/mass consumption. And annoying 09.
Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on May 15, 2011 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
And yes. Pure evil.
Nomadic baseball fan, with no agenda other than observation/conversation/mass confusion/mass consumption. And annoying 09.
Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on May 15, 2011 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Predictions...
Tim Hudson- 6 2/3 IP, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K
Roy Halladay- 7 2/3 IP, 5 H, 0 BB, 9 K
Martin Prado- 2-4, RBI, R
Chipper Jones- 1-4, RBI
Dan Uggla- 0-4
Alex Gonzalez- 1-4
Freddie Freeman- 2-4 HR, 2 RBI
Braves win 4-3.
*Young pitcher throws curveball, which lands on the low, outside corner.* Umpire: Ball! Pitcher: What! That landed right in the middle! Umpire: Young man, when you throw a strike, Mr. Musial will hit it.
This boxscore implies...
that Freddie Freeman is going to hit a walkoff Grand Slam in the bottom if the 9th…
by TBuzz on May 14, 2011 8:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think it's the bottom of the 8th
He doesn’t say that Halladay leaves without giving up any runs. I assumed Freeman’s HR is what sends Roy to the showers.
by AtlantaBaseball on May 15, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Marteen Praydo
He has now 5 straight multihit games, 11 hits total.
He’s now 3rd among NL left fielders in WAR, and 5th among all MLB left fielders.
Long story short, the hitting machine is back online.
I’ve got Jack Johnson and Tom O’Leary waiting for ya, right here
This month
His line is .377/.411/.585…..Not bad. I wish he could take a few more walks though.
Prado
Said something about walks a year ago or so. He basically said “forget it. I’m not that kind of baseball player.” So don’t be looking for more walks from Martin.
I’m happy he is hitting the ball well again. I do wish he would stop trying to steal bases. I believe he is 1 for 6 so far.
by BravesFaninAZ on May 14, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Prado said last night that he needs to work on taking walks
and recognizes it as being a weakness in his approach.
Most people use statistics the way a drunk would use a lamppost—for support, and not for illumination.
www.duwanis.com
Prado
Said something about walks a year ago or so. He basically said “forget it. I’m not that kind of baseball player.” So don’t be looking for more walks from Martin.
I’m happy he is hitting the ball well again. I do wish he would stop trying to steal bases. I believe he is 1 for 6 so far.
by BravesFaninAZ on May 14, 2011 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Prado
Said something about walks a year ago or so. He basically said "forget it. I’m not that kind of baseball player." So don’t be looking for more walks from Martin.
I’m happy he is hitting the ball well again. I do wish he would stop trying to steal bases. I believe he is 1 for 6 so far.
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
by cthabeerman on May 15, 2011 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Prado
Said something about walks a year ago or so. He basically said “forget it. I’m not that kind of baseball player.” So don’t be looking for more walks from Martin.
I’m happy he is hitting the ball well again. I do wish he would stop trying to steal bases. I believe he is 1 for 6 so far.
Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.
Prado
was very vociferously proliferant a year ago.
Or so.
Nomadic baseball fan, with no agenda other than observation/conversation/mass confusion/mass consumption. And annoying 09.
Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on May 15, 2011 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions
"We got a little distracted by The Repeater..."
"If he is convicted on all counts he faces 80 years. Given his business acumen, however, I’m sure he could talk it down to 95." - Craig Calcaterra on Lenny Dykstra's indictment
by Sam Jethroe on May 15, 2011 5:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I tip my cap to Nate. While I still think his demotion to 8th was completely warranted, the guy has seriously stepped up his game and deserves some credit. Good show! Now, about Uggla…
by CourtesyLaughs on May 14, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
After being moved to the eigth spot,
His line is .385/.508/.596.
by Braves24 on May 14, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
seriously .508 OBP?
Is he Ted Williams?
by joshant on May 14, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
One of the good things also about Nate is that he is playing better in the field. His arm will never be that great, but he is making some difficult catches recently. Great!
Nah
I’m still seeing a lot of rough routes and bad jumps. He’s making some highlight catches, but a lot of them probably would’ve been made by most center fielders routinely.
I gave McLouth a ton of flack for how incredibly timid he’s looked since coming over. He looked like he was scared for his job in every plate appearance. I’m not seeing that this year, he looks comfortable up there. The odds are probably against him returning to his production as a Pirate, but if he can contribute something like a .260, .345, .415 line with 13-15 HR this year without being a complete butcher in ithe field, I wouldn’t mind seeing the Braves bring him back for another year(assuming there isn’t a realistic upgrade on the market). I don’t want him in CF, but there’s a good chance Prado takes over 3B next year and I wouldn’t mind him in LF as much as long as he’s hitting.
by Undocorkscrew on May 15, 2011 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Sooo, this Jergens fellow is a pretty good prospect then?
/runs away
Nomadic baseball fan, with no agenda other than observation/conversation/mass confusion/mass consumption. And annoying 09.
Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on May 15, 2011 2:22 AM EDT reply actions
If you like hand lotion – then yes it’s not bad.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Those Dutch really got around back then didn't they?
Also, at the risk of appearing anti immigration (I’m not) I found this Wiki excerpt on Curacao (Jurrjens’ home)
bemusingly parallel to the cr flap we have going on here in sterling Arizona.
Due to an economic slump in recent years, emigration to the Netherlands has been high. Attempts by Dutch politicians to stem this flow of emigration have exacerbated already tense Dutch-Curaçao relations.
One wonders what’s going on in the Netherlands that’s so financially attractive that it trumps anything they’d spend less to get to.
Nomadic baseball fan, with no agenda other than observation/conversation/mass confusion/mass consumption. And annoying 09.
Prosecutor: "Jesus Christ, did ANYBODY tell the truth to the grand jury?"
Barry Bonds: "I did."
Prosecutor: "GAH!"
by victor frankenstein on May 15, 2011 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
To Do (plus 1)
And…. please, I beg…. do NOT ever let bases loaded and 0 outs fail to score happen again.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Great win
#1. I was wrong. Kimbrel is fine where he’s at. Nice way to shut me up.
#2. I’m glad the none of the Braves are as selfish and arrogant as Jorge Posada.
#3. Let’s take today’s game. Halladay Scmalladay.
"Insert witty and/or funny quote here" ~ The Person Who Spoketh Said Quote.
by Jman781 on May 15, 2011 9:52 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Roy Oswalt doesn’t need to save the Rangers, he only needs to provide insurance and depth
- James Loney: Umpires should call pitches from behind mound — and be robots with replay
- Magglio Ordonez set to retire after 15 seasons
- Barry Bonds thinks it will be ‘very sad’ if he doesn’t get into the Hall on his first try
- Chris Johnson’s glove webbing had a Spidey sense at Coors Field — for one play, at least
