Braves Beat Nationals On Freddie Freeman's Walkoff Hit
by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 17, 2011 5:57 PM EDT
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Atlanta's rookie first baseman came through again, delivering a walk-off single in the ninth inning to beat the Nationals 9-8.
Jair Jurrjens was seeking his 13th win of the season for the Braves, but the Nats wouldn't have it. The Braves led 2-0 in the third when Roger Bernadina tripled to center to score pitcher Tom Gorzelanny from first; Dan Uggla's relay throw was wide and Bernadina was able to score easily and tie the game.
Gorzelanny didn't last past the second inning after twisting his ankle throwing a pitch in the bottom of the first. He had allowed a pair of walks, a single and thrown a wild pitch in the inning before working a scoreless second.
Jurrjens was knocked around hard in the fourth. Two doubles and a single to start the inning scored a pair, then Danny Espinosa's RBI triple and Ryan Zimmerman's run-scoring double put the Braves in a 6-2 hole. Jurrjens worked a perfect fifth, but that was the end of the game for him; he struck out six and allowed eight hits.
Despite the deficit, the Braves had plenty of fight left in them. Wilkin Ramirez doubled to lead off the fifth against Henry Rodriguez, who was working on his third inning of relief. Jason Heyward was hit on the foot with a pitch, then Jordan Schafer drove in Ramirez with a sharp single. One out later, lefty Sean Burnett was called in to pitch to Brian McCann and the All-Star crushed a three-run homer to tie the game. A run-scoring groundout gave the Braves a 7-6 lead.
In the top of the sixth, though, George Sherrill served up a two-run homer to Danny Espinosa to give the Nationals the lead back, 8-7. Two innings later in the eighth, however, Nate McLouth smacked a solo home run off Tyler Clippard to tie the game once again.
The bottom of the ninth saw the Braves put two on with two outs before Freddie hit the second pitch from Ryan Mattheus to score the game-winning run.
Craig Kimbrel earned the win with a scoreless ninth, striking out two.
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Braves scoring some runs
Not a bad thing at all
"Bunting's my favorite." Fredi G
Really happy for Freddie and the rest of the guys today
This is just the kind of hard fought win we needed. It certainly wasn’t pretty at times but glad we got the job done. Always good to pick up the pitching on an off day for Jair. Big roadtrip coming up though. Hope this gives us some momentum heading to Denver
Freddie obviously gets player of the game honors...
but that was a huge HR by Nate to get us in position
I think...
Freddie Freeman might make a decent back-up player.
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
BRING BACK SCOTT THORMAN!
K/W Effect: any current lead is equal to or less than the amount of runs surrendered by your closer when effect is active. The way in which these runs are surrendered is the variable and is everchanging.
by Kolb-Wickman Effect on Jul 17, 2011 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It gave me the Joey Terds.
We fill this hole with foam and your man will float right up. I don't think that will work. Me neither, but I have a truck full of foam and six kids to feed, come on man, I need this. What about lowering a rope. A rope made of foam?
by bwellnjonesco on Jul 17, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Roller Coaster of a Game
The momentum shifts had me biting my nails. I am on a business trip to Canada and was watching on GameCast. Thus, couldn’t see what was ailing J.J. Hope his outling was just rust.
Getting the series win is great and all
But I really hope Tommy and JJ were a bit rusty and that they can come back strong in their next starts
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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A week ago a USA - Brazil made me feel better during a game vs the Phillies...
Today Braves – Nats makes me feel better after a heartbreaking WWC Final loss…
I love how sports work!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
Heartbreaking?
If it was Men’s I would be upset, but I was really surprised and satisfied with how much coverage and attention the WWC got although I didn’t care much
It was a fantastic game though and I just wanted a shootout and got my wish although it would have been a bit better had the US won
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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I mean... yeah
If you were actually rooting for the team and actually follow them (I’ve watched this team since qualifying started the women’s gold cup last year) it was pretty heartbreaking to lose like that.
I too was also satisfied with the coverage and attention (though I’m sure it was mostly because ESPN doesn’t have anything else to show during the summer) that doesn’t do much to curb the pain of losing…
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
I’d call it heartbreaking. They had it won twice and dominated possession for a good bit of the game. Just couldn’t hang on to the lead and then fumbled it away during pk
K/W Effect: any current lead is equal to or less than the amount of runs surrendered by your closer when effect is active. The way in which these runs are surrendered is the variable and is everchanging.
by Kolb-Wickman Effect on Jul 17, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s heartbreaking in the way that the US lost. Blowing the lead twice and eventually lose the game is more emotionally draining than a blow out loss. I don’t know about others, but I feel more care toward the USWNT after this loss than if they had just won. Then again, had the Braves win all those world series in the 90’s, I probably would not be as big of a fan as I am right now.
Kudos to Japan for winning that game. The USWNT will surely be in the mix in future women’s world cups.
by LEastCoastBears on Jul 17, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
What's WWC?
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
I know, it's just that I follow soccer even less than football.
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
If it was Men’s I would be upset?
i think women’s soccer is fantastic to watch, the best women’s team sport by far (well there is beach volleyball…) I like the WWC better than the men’s because the women play tougher and done whine as much. My European & Asian friends all seem to dismiss women’s soccer.
It was a great WWC, the US women dominated the game and should have won by at least 2 goals.
I do get tired of the rest of the world telling me how great soccer when they decide tie games by penalties. How hard would it be to learn from American Football and institute Sudden Death?
Great team win
I only got to see the first inning while on my lunch break at work, but it looks like everyone chipped in.
Freddie
Nate
Mac
Jordan
Prado
Uggla (looks so much better as of late)
Venters
Kimbrel
Even Gonzo and Wilkin did their parts.
I like wins like this. The player of the game is split about 10 ways.
"Venters is throwing circus pitches up there. It’s a circus. I was like, what the hell did he just throw me?" - Hunter Pence
Most encouraging thing about Uggs
He is second on the team in walks now (at least thats what Jim said on the radio). Dan is taking pitches properly and just looks really comfortable at the plate. Its nice to actually look forward to Dan being up now as opposed to going to do something else during his at-bats
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on Jul 17, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
Total Team Effort™
JJ has a rough outing, George is uncharacteristically shaky (though the bloop was just bad luck) and Brooks loses his marbles on the basepaths and every single time, one or more of their teammates picks them up. That’s how you build a long term winner.
"You feel really comfortable with Scotty Proctor in that situation to handle those guys." - Fredi Gonzalez
I was able to see the bottom of the 8th and the 9th inning.
Wonderful job Freddie!!!!
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
We missed these today!
And you!
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 17, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Amazing Stuff
So many highs and lows….. Lol, a loss would have been brutal there. Absolutely. Unbelievable.
Fuck you, Washington. Stick that in your collective pipe, and smoke it.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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Swing and a drive...Belted right! Welcome to the Show!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 17, 2011 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
There’s one derogatory comment made, one that everyone else ignored – but that’s what you are going to harp on?
Cool.
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Dude - Chill
I didn’t say “Braves fans” – I was only talking to this one poster, who I certainly don’t think is representative of Braves fans (most of whom I get along with pretty well). Every fan base has its share of foul mouthed jerks and/or people who are just having a bad day … of course, Philly just has more of them than anyone else, but there are some everywhere. If it helps, I call out obnoxious Nats fans as well.
I also chipped in on this thread on the Gorzelanny injury, and on Federal Baseball have been chatting with Chopmaster about Chipper Jones and the Braves generally. I’m not a harpist, generally :-)
lol
“Chatting with Chopmaster” isn’t exactly going to get you bonus points.
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Guilt by Association? :-)
I pretty much take everyone at face value and give them the benefit of the doubt unless/until s/he proves otherwise. Keeps me from ending up like this guy.
But that guy has people to silence! :D
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, this is as good as place as any to debut
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 18, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You have way too much free time. lol
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You should feel honored
Not too many members I get inspiration to create art from these days
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Well, gee-willickers. Thanks!
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Great job!
When do you unveil the action figure?
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
by NCChopper on Jul 18, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Already exists
http://www.geeksix.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/shipwreck-240.jpg
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I wish I was half that badass.
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I love it! (considering I married a Navy guy).
Justin, I didn’t know you were Navy?
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
…I’m not…
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He could have chosen Ace or Ripcord or Air Tight – they would have been better examples. lol
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn’t think so.
But that guy has a cute parrot ;-)
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
TWSS?
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Bc in this instance, a parrot is another name for private parts.
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 18, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I like how Fredi used O'Ventbrel today.
He used them in high-leverage situations, instead of saving them for when we were winning.
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 28, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
by ChopMaster on Jul 2, 2011 12:53 PM PDT
I think Fredi did a good job of managing the game throughout
In the 9th, after stealing 2nd, Brooks made a bad base running mistake & was thrown out @ 3rd after a Prado grounder to the SS. Fredi then puts on another steal putting Prado on 2nd. Some may have disagreed w/this move because it effectively took the bat out of Brian’s hand (the hot hitter who had just crushed the homer the previous bat) but IMO it was the right gamble. Got to get the runner in scoring position & end this thing in the 9th. This opened the door for Fredie F. & he didn’t let us down. ROY 2011.
"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’m beginning to think that Freddie may end up being more useful and productive for the Braves than his buddy Jason Heyward. Now, we all know that Jason is a generational talent, but it seems to me that Freddie is simply better at understanding what opposing pitchers are trying to do against him and making the necessary adjustments. When you combine that with Jason’s constant nagging injuries and Freddie’s great glove, I would not be surprised to see Freddie have the bigger impact for the team, at least for the short term of the next couple years. Right now Jason is the name brand without the corresponding production, while Freddie “Super Chill” Freeman is winning the Braves games without the widespread recognition.
It’s good to know the two of them will be hanging out together….
"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 Jul 17, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember when Mac and Frenchy came to town...
…we all liked Mac, but Frenchy was seen as the Golden Boy. We all know how that turned out. I could certainly see a scenario where Freddie ends up being an anchor and Heyward loses the next two years to injury and stubbornness.
Of course, Heyward already has far greater patience and skilz than Frenchy will ever show, so it would be really surprising if Jason follows Frenchy’s career path.
by John Pope Walker on Jul 18, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed completely
but Jason might be the first player ever unanimously voted into the HOF before he was even through his rookie season, I have a sinking feeling that it might take a few years before he really settles in similar to the ups and downs Justin Upton has had.
by Choppa2Chippa on Jul 18, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Chart your most dire and worst case scenario
And it will not include Jason Heyward being even 1% of the clueless asshole that Francoeur turned out to be.
"You feel really comfortable with Scotty Proctor in that situation to handle those guys." - Fredi Gonzalez
Who says...
Jason is “stubborn”?
"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
I have very little doubt that Heyward won't be productive.
For one main reason. His level of maturity is exponentially higher than Frenchy’s. He will continue to grow and I look forward to having the both of them anchoring the right side of the field for years to come.
by TCfromDubVee on Jul 18, 2011 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Great game
JJ had a pretty rough outing, but the offense came up big led by Mac, McLouth, and FF. JJ was hit pretty hard especially in the fourth, but he managed to get through and pitch a scoreless fifth. Also, Sherrill wasn’t at his best today but another than that, the bullpen was lockdown as usual. Venters and Kimbrel are just nasty. Even though we were down by a pretty good margin, it just felt like we were going to come back. When Mac and McLouth hit their bombs, the crowd exploded. FF walking it off was icing on the cake. I’m very happy I was able to attend the game. Huge series win.
22 runs scored this series.
Offense gets an A. Glad the Gnats are leaving town. NL east is nasty this year. Every team in the division has a winning record against the central and west this year.
FWIW
Gorzelanny didn’t twist his ankle throwing a pitch, it got twisted (and possibly sprained, they’re doing tests) in the collision with McCann at the plate. He tried to go in the 3rd but couldn’t, and may end up on the DL.
FSS showed the replay several times, he rolled the ankle on a pitch. Maybe the collision was the final contributor, but he rolled it pretty badly on the 4th ball of a 4 pitch walk.
"Bunting's my favorite." Fredi G
Just going on what the team and the pitcher actually reported
I really don’t know why the Gorzelanny or the team would make that up. And since he actually pitched a 1-2-3 inning after the four pitch walk and exhibited no ill affect, I’m inclined to think the injury took place later.
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