David Ross Hits Grand Slam In Braves Victory Over Orioles
by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 2, 2011 10:45 PM EDT
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David Ross does it again.
Ross hit his second career grand slam and the Braves beat the Orioles 5-4 despite Tim Hudson's less-than-stellar outing. Hudson allowed eight hits in six innings, including a pair of home runs to Mark Reynolds. Jake Arrieta took the loss for Baltimore despite pitching well early in the game, throwing only 27 pitches through the first three innings. The Braves had a chance to score in the third, but a botched squeeze attempt squandered the threat.
The Orioles took the lead on Reynolds's first home run of the game, a two-run shot in the fourth, but the lead didn't last another half-inning. Following two quick outs in the bottom of the fourth, Chipper Jones and Freddie Freeman reached base for Dan Uggla, and he lined the first pitch he saw to left. Luke Scott misplayed the ball and Chipper was able to score easily. Nate McLouth drew a walk and Ross followed with his grand slam home run.
Jordan Schafer was stellar again with some amazing defense in center field. He made a running catch on a Mark Reynolds fly ball at the wall in the second inning and snagged J.J. Hardy's fly ball with an over-the-shoulder catch in the fifth. The latter was especially important since Hudson allowed two hits following the catch.
Hudson survived two more innings, allowing his second home run of the game to Mark Reynolds in the sixth. Scott Linebrink allowed a solo homer to Nick Markakis in the seventh, but that's where the comeback ended. Craig Kimbrel struck out two in the ninth for his 24th save of the season.
The Braves go for another sweep tomorrow.
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Anyone else find it kind of weird that Reimold is just rotting away on the Orioles bench? Wouldn’t mind him being our 4th OF/RH bench bat
no
he is not the 4th OF/RH bench bat of the Atlanta Braves. He would be better than any of the options we currently have.
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2011 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m aware of that. I’m just saying what he would do here, he’s already doing with the O’s.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
you should have bluffed saying you had a full house of McCann's and Uggla's
although the thought of this might have blown your mind
Stuff just got serious.
Shark in the water.
by AvoidTheDolphin on Jul 2, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
My dad says Dan Uggla is a "really ugly person",
I told him I know people who disagree.
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
As a person? Or asthetically?
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jul 3, 2011 2:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I didn’t manage to watch this game after the failed squeeze, but it looks like Scott’s failure in the field really helped us out. Is that a good assessment?
I’m a gold glove 3rd baseman, thank you very much. I don’t appreciate the criticism.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, when someone in the game thread posted a few jokes regarding Scott being a birther, I was confused because my mind went to you and not the Luke Scott in question.
by Ivan the Great on Jul 2, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m pretty much used to someone sipping haterade whenever I see my name on this blog, so I’m used to it. Comes with the territory and the many bullies on here.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It was the top play
On Sportscenter at 11pm EST. So they aren’t too bad ;-)
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by Jman781 on Jul 2, 2011 11:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I really like Schafer defensively
And while it made a spectacular recovery, the fact is that he did get a terrible jump. That could have something to do with the snub, although unlikely. They show cases like that pretty frequently when it involves the Yankees, Red Sox, and Phillies. They even snub a lot of great Mets plays, as they do nothing but make fun of them(literally the only thing I like about ESPN).
I stick with MLBTV. Harold Reynolds is a lunatic, but Leiter’s the shit.
by Undocorkscrew on Jul 3, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
replace 'it' with 'he' in that first sentence
by Undocorkscrew on Jul 3, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
you've obviously never played in the outfield at the ted
nor talked to anyone that has… twilight time at the ted is the absolute worst fielding conditions for outfielders
.583 baby
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gotta love the wild card
without that Id be having a seizure at the thought of winning 94 or 95 games and having no shot at the playoffs
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Hopefully
we won’t finally get payback’d for the Braves/Giants race of 1993
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
Great game.
I was there. Obviously, the GS was big, but EOF having to pitch in the rain and getting out of a tough 8th was critical, too.
Kimbrel has shut all haters like me up. Solid.
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by Jman781 on Jul 2, 2011 11:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
OT
I had to be down in Rockmart today, and my route carried me south on I-75 from the Tennessee line to Cartersville. When I drove through Ringgold, the damage from April’s tornadoes was still starkly apparent. Some of the damaged structures still look as though the storm were yesterday, not nine weeks ago. I believe that portion of the state is Ms. Jude’s territory, and my heart continues to go out to the people there who are still very much in the infancy of recovery.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
This.
Everyone usually forgets about these disasters after a week or two, while the people who had to live through it are stuck trying to pick up the pieces and put their lives back together.
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
If you head for Birmingham on I-59, as you pass Trenton GA, look at the mountain to the west of the interstate. An F4 was on the ground for 35 miles from Rainsville AL to Trenton, when it dropped off the mountain it left a 300 yard wide path / scar on the side of that mountain from top to valley floor. 30+ died in Rainsville, 19 more died not far from where it dropped off the mountain, then it devestated Trenton.
Ringgold is very close to HeyJude territory, just a few miles. All over the South, folks still need our prayers.
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That’s right. I drive through Dade County every time I go back to visit my hometown. I was shocked by the damage in Trenton, because I hadn’t heard as much about it as places like Tuscaloosa, Phil Campbell and Rainsville. I wasn’t prepared for that sight as I rounded a curve and came right up on the scene.
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I know people from Ringgold that are still trying to rebuild
It’s one of the many things that pisses me off about the US government. We have places in our country that are in severe need of aid and yet we are out blowing billions of dollars elsewhere
Chipper
is 22 bases short of 4,500 total bases for his career. He is third among active players, behind A-Rod and Jim Thome, and he will probably pass Thome before the season ends. When he makes it to 4,500, he will be 42nd on the all-time list, behind Mickey Mantle.
"Some people give their bodies to science. I gave mine to baseball." -- Ron Hunt
Does this mean a single only equals one base if he is brought home by an insuing homerun, or four? It’s too late to try to wrap my brain around which it should be.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jul 3, 2011 2:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
we signed someone?
I was starting to think we would sit around and do nothing
by drumzalicious on Jul 3, 2011 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
I saw some an article about him on scout.com in the braves site.He’s 6’3 doesn’t say much about his speed,the Braves believe he will develope into a middle of the order type power bat
Not sure anyone cares
But Schafer’s catch was #1 for the Sportscenter Top 10 plays for tonight
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
Is anyone else starting to think that...
we should keep Schafer up when Prado gets back? He’s hitting about as well as McLouth, and, if I’m not mistaken, his fielding is much better. I definitely like the idea of him staying with the club, as the starting CF, with McLouth being our 4th guy.
"Wade is no longer the coach." Jason Garrett
Mclouth is hitting better
But I think Schafer’s defense alone is enough to keep him as the starter. Just move him to 8th instead of leadoff.
The difference between Schafer’s and Mclouth’s defense is greater than the difference between their offense, IMO.
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How do I feel? Like f**king success - Jordan Schafer
How much better
is McLouth hitting? That’s why i said about, because I agree with your point-his defense is great compared to Nate. I don’t get to watch many Braves games up in CT, but many of the recaps have talked about his outstanding defense. I think we should keep him, and like you said, have him bat 8th.
"Wade is no longer the coach." Jason Garrett
As far as actual hitting, Schafer is arguably hitting better. But Nate has a considerably higher OBP from a combination of good PAs and hitting in front of the pitcher. Nate’s OBP is about 45 points higher but he only has 6 hits in his last 30 ABS. Still can’t hit.
I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was. - Muhammad Ali
How do I feel? Like f**king success - Jordan Schafer
Nate McLouth’s wRC+ is 95.
Jordan Schafer’s wRC+ is 72.
I was one of the biggest Schafer supporters you’d find a few weeks ago, but if he isn’t taking walks and occasionally getting an extra base hit or two, we just can’t keep him in the lineup. And that wRC+ of 72 and OPS of .598 is still pretty heavily influenced by his unsustainable start in late-May when his OBP was like .400 for a week.
I’m sorry, but as soon as Prado comes back it’s time to send Schafer back down to Gwinnett to play every day, move Prado to center field and keep McLouth in left until we acquire the impact bat that we’re going to acquire sometime in the next 28 days.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 3, 2011 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I was also initially in the keep Schafer bandwagon
but to me, he’s not ready for a fulltime gig in the majors… what really concerns me is that we keep him up here as the 4th OF instead of sending him to gwinnett…. it may help us when Chipper needs the inevitable day off, but will not benefit JS in the long run
Prado in CENTER?!? Have you seen him try to steal? I would not be ONE IOTA comfortable with him in center. As well as Nate has done in Left, there is no way in hell he should stay in left and have Prado man the middle. Please no one try to convince me Prado should be our center fielder. And yes, I see what my signature says, but still… Cahhhman. ….. CAHHHHMAAAAHN.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jul 3, 2011 2:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No his D is not enough alone. Our top of the order was brutal tonight. We still desperately need the top of our order to get on base more.
Well, its Fredi’s problem that Schafer continues to leadoff. He profiles well for the spot, but his currently play warrants batting 7th or 8th.
I’d settle for Schafer batting low and playing top 5 defense in CF.
I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was. - Muhammad Ali
How do I feel? Like f**king success - Jordan Schafer
Schafer would be up for sure, but whether he starts over McLouth is a different story.
by LEastCoastBears on Jul 3, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Shafer will stay right where he's at.
Martin is not a CF(no speed), McLouth really isn’t a CFer(no speed, no arm, bad off the ball instincts). Like it or not, Schafer will play CF, McLouth will ride the pine and Prado will play left, unless Chip is dodging a pitcher then Prado in and Nate to LF. Right now, Conrad is a better option than Uggla, but because of that contract, Uggla will never sit. Heyward needs to get his butt in gear, too. Gonzo is a lost cause, that swing is as bad as Uggla’s right now. Thank god, he can play defense. Freddie Freeman has a beautiful swing(don’t let him talk to LP) and that defense, Oh, like the ballet.
Oh, and Schafer needs to leadoff.
He is gonna heat up and we are gonna wonder what we ever did w/o him at the top off the order. He is a game changer. Braves since Schafer came up, 22-11.
Yes, because Schafer is the reason for the Braves record since he was called up. Not the ridiculous pitching performances we have had, Freeman and McCann going on their own tears, or the fact that Heyward and McLouth have come off the DL. Right.
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by sleezer1788 on Jul 3, 2011 4:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I was listening to ESPN radio...
Don’t know the show(like it matters). The guy was setting up his next rant before the commercial break. He says the Phillies pitching staff is fantastic, but they’re not getting the credit they deserve. It’s like I’m living in the f’n twilight zone.
Boy, I really wish the Phillies would lose the occasional game...
We’ve won 10 of 12 and gained only 1 game on Philly.
So...
No one’s commented on this yet?
Really?
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I tweeted it, with the tagline, “LOL TIM HUDSON.” I think that incisive commentary sums it up.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
I love that Huddy...
Chipper, Ross and company don’t take themselves so seriously. This was a funny moment and everyone was laughing about it. Ross asked if Huddy was okay—he said his feelings were hurt!
Awesome. I love this team.
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ross talking about that....
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=16539401&c_id=atl
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Excellent WIN last night. Can we complete the list today?
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