Braves vs. Blue Jays Series Recap
by TonyAlmeyda on Jun 23, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
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The only way the Braves would have had a winning homestand would have been to sweep the Blue Jays. Sure enough, they did, completing their third three-game sweep of the season and their first at home; they have now won four in a row. Here are some notes from the series.
Tim Hudson pitched the way we all know he can Monday, shutting out the Jays on two hits in eight innings and inducing 14 groundouts; he even hit a long home run for the only runs of the game. Watch it again.
Mike Minor pitched his best game of the season by far, striking out eight in seven innings and holding the Jays to one run in Tuesday's 5-1 win.
Brandon Beachy returned from the DL with a bang, striking out 11 Jays hitters in Wednesday's 5-1 victory. The 11 strikeouts set a career high.
Brian McCann was 4 for 7 with 2 HR and is now 7 for his last 16 with 4 HR; he raised his average to .305.
Uggla watch: 2 for 12, 1 HR, 2 runs, 3 strikeouts, .177 avg. overall.
The Braves offense batted .267 (24 for 90) in the series with 10 extra-base hits: five doubles, five home runs. The Jays offense hit .138 (13 for 94) with four extra-base hits.
Chipper Jones returned to the lineup Tuesday after missing four games with a strained adductor muscle. He was 1 for 7 in the series.
Jose Bautista and Adam Lind are the only two .300-hitters in the Jays lineup. In the series, they were a combined 3 for 22 with seven strikeouts.
Bautista entered the series having reached base in 24 straight games. That streak ended Monday.
Jordan Schafer hit the ball hard in each of his four at-bats Wednesday, but had only one hit to show for it and was robbed of a home run by Bautista in the seventh inning. He was 3 for 11 in the series.
The Braves starting pitching: 21 IP, 11 hits, 2 runs, 4 walks, 27 strikeouts.
The bullpen was used heavily in the Braves' previous series (13.2 IP, 12 hits, 4 runs), but was given a much-needed lighter workload in this one (6 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs).
In their returns to Atlanta, Yunel Escobar was 3 for 12 and Jo-Jo Reyes allowed four runs in 5.1 innings.
NEXT:
After a day off Thursday, the Braves start a six-game game road trip in San Diego on Friday.
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All you need to know about this series
is that Tim Hudson drove in as many runs as the Blue Jays.
"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 Jun 23, 2011 10:17 AM EDT reply actions
They should fire their hitting coach...
by TBuzz on Jun 23, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m still looking into this, but it appears to me that Bautista is a great bad-ball hitter. However, a pitcher with good command should be able to get him out.
"Some people give their bodies to science. I gave mine to baseball." -- Ron Hunt
his 424 OBP says otherwise
dude was in a mini slump
Huddy's homer..
IMO just as good as Conrad’s GS against Cincy last year. Just a pleasure to watch over & over again. I love Joe’s call as well, “Tim Hudson, trying to help himself”…& then his voice pitch changes to that of a schoolgirl @ a Bieber concert. The 30 second trot around the bag, Huddy savoring every step. The Bravo dugout reaction. The Jay’s pitcher’s reaction. Just a beautiful Braves memory established that night.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
I can watch that over and over and over and never get tired
That is probably the best game I have ever seen from a single individual in baseball. Hudson hits a two run bomb for the only runs of the game and pitches a two hit shut out to preserve it.
by Santaklose11 on Jun 23, 2011 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I absolutely love watching that HR
and I love that Hudson created such a great memory for himself and us. I think he said it was the most fun he has ever had in a game.
by BravesFaninAZ on Jun 23, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Great pitching
Hudson, Minor and Beachy all pitched as well as we can hope for. Three fun games to watch.
"Bunting's my favorite." Fredi G
he made an ass catch? wow... consider me impressed.
Don’t worry about older women until you turn 22. It’s called the Saltalamacchia.
by bwellnjonesco on May 19, 2011 4:13 PM PDT
by Klemson Krash on Jun 23, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
It's tough
To get your ass, that far over the fence, and then pull the balls back without them dropping on the ground. Great visual, huh?
You don't have to be sorry
I have to admit, I rarely watch opposing teams scoring plays, but I do watch defensive plays by both teams. That was a gem.
by BravesFaninAZ on Jun 23, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Could be karma for the times Jordan has robbed people.
by drumzalicious on Jun 23, 2011 5:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ass catch?
is that like a regular catch, but sexier?
You wanna get high? Don't forget to bring a towel!
Talk about your coincidences...
The Jays announced last night that they are moving Bautista to third base, starting today. They’re calling up Eric Thames to play RF, and Edwin Encarnation goes to the bench.
"Some people give their bodies to science. I gave mine to baseball." -- Ron Hunt
Watching this team win
Is more fun than watching them lose
"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 Jun 23, 2011 11:30 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
this!
Don’t worry about older women until you turn 22. It’s called the Saltalamacchia.
by bwellnjonesco on May 19, 2011 4:13 PM PDT
by Klemson Krash on Jun 23, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
true statements are true
and obvious statements are obvious
"My everything, or nothing. My everything, or nothing. WE gonna fight, til we can't fight no more. We gonna lie down, and bleed a while. Gonna get up, and fight again." -Tashard Choice
by SouthernPanther on Jun 23, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I never got my three headed Llamasaurus last night... :(
I believe I predicted this sweep if you go back to the preview thread. :-) I’m just saying… NOW GIMME MY LLAMASAURUS!
Don’t worry about older women until you turn 22. It’s called the Saltalamacchia.
by bwellnjonesco on May 19, 2011 4:13 PM PDT
don't
kid knows he’s blasting the ball. he’s doing him and that’s a great thing to see! They balls will fall eventually. have no fear.
Don’t worry about older women until you turn 22. It’s called the Saltalamacchia.
by bwellnjonesco on May 19, 2011 4:13 PM PDT
by Klemson Krash on Jun 23, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree with this
he has got to feel good about the wood he put on the ball in the last game in particular. He is coming along nicely. However, it will be interesting to see who goes on the bench when Prado comes back. McLouth or Schafer? I know I favor Schafer, but I have to admit, McLouth is finally doing a decent defensive job in left field. Don’t know what got into him, but I like it. He still needs to hit better.
by BravesFaninAZ on Jun 23, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
He was considered an average CF so his range is a great benefit for us out there in LF. His arm is also better throwing in from LF.
by drumzalicious on Jun 23, 2011 6:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bleh. Meant to reply to the post about nate.
by drumzalicious on Jun 23, 2011 6:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Late getting to TC today, but celebratin' still :-)
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
I believe one of those 4 walks by our pitchers was intentional as well.
4 Walks in a series against a team known for their offense is just incredible.
I hope they enjoy their off day.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
This
is a “boots on the ground” example of seriously fine pitching. Other teams have got to be nervous about facing the Braves.
by BravesFaninAZ on Jun 23, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll take it.
Just keep an eye in the rear view mirror….
We play the Gnats 12 times in the second half.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
Swing and a drive...Belted right! Welcome to the Show!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jun 23, 2011 6:45 PM EDT reply actions
and we only play the Phillies 6 games in the second half.
…….Too bad that’s not flip-flopped.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
Swing and a drive...Belted right! Welcome to the Show!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jun 23, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
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