Atlanta Earns A Sweep Of Florida With A 6-2 Victory
by SCrebel10 on Aug 10, 2011 10:36 PM EDT
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Atlanta got a strong pitching performance from Tim Hudson and jumped all over Anibal Sanchez early as the Braves earned a sweep of the Marlins with a 6-2 win.
The Braves got on the board in the top of the first inning as Michael Bourn and Martin Prado started the frame with back-to-back singles. An Eric Hinske groundout advanced the runners to second and third for Dan Uggla, who extended his hitting streak to 31 games with a single to center.
Uggla's single scored both Bourn and Prado to make it a 2-0 game.
Atlanta added to its lead in the second inning. Jose Constanza singled with one out and then stole second base and scored on a single from Tim Hudson to up the lead to 3-0.
Prado then singled to put runners on first and second for Hinske who doubled to right field, scoring both runners and giving Atlanta a 5-0 lead.
His double also chased Sanchez from game, finishing with a line of 1.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 3 K. `
David Ross kept the Braves offense going in third inning as he doubled off of Burke Badenhop with one out. Ross then advanced to third on a single from Constanza and came in to score on a wild pitch to up the lead to 6-0.
Tim Hudson held Florida scoreless for seven innings but was unable to continue that in the eighth. Logan Morrison started off the inning with a home run to right center to make it a 6-1 game. Florida added another run in the inning but that would be all they would get.
Highly-touted prospect Arodys Vizcaino made his much anticipated debut in the bottom of the ninth. He got two outs including a strikeout, but walked two and and hit a batter. Jonny Venters came in and recorded the final out to seal the 6-2 win.
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Rest for most of the bullpen…. huge.
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
This
We almost made it! At least Venters didn’t throw too much.
Great game for Uggla and I am still excited by Bourn. He had a couple of Ks, but he’s exactly what this team needed.
Not going to harp on the negatives…
Yay sweep!
"Don't go ninja'n nobody that don't need ninja'n!" ~ Kung Fu Hillbilly.
by Jman781 on Aug 10, 2011 10:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
absolutely
Hopefully, Vizcaino shook out his jitters and now is really ready to go.
That curve looked ABSOLUTELY FILTHY!
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 3, 2011 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah I imagine the 20 year old was pretty rattled playing in front of literally dozens of quietly murmuring fans (and one idiotic screaming one……..HUDSON…HUDSON!). I laughed at one point when Constanza was going to throw the final out of an inning into the stands above the big wall, but realized that there was no one up there to throw it to.
by Choppa2Chippa on Aug 11, 2011 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Gonna need some bigger post its =)
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
I’m ready, all the way through the WSeries victory.
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
I can't wait
to see what this place does when we win the WS….
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
It’s been far too long since we celebrated one.
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
WE
never have.
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
I can hardly imagine what those game threads will be like!
There had better be a Mod on stand-by to keep opening new ones :-)
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
I can only imagine what they were like at MCC
they have like 3 overflows a game in the regular season
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
The Ankiel game last year had like 5,800 including the pre and post-game stuff. Site has grown a lot since then. Do the math!
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 10, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And I thought the Talking Chop was big...
McCovey Chronicles has like 100 comments minimum on even the littlest post.
by ChoppingTalk on Aug 11, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Grant is a phenomenal writer. It’s no wonder SBN is growing so quickly with he, Neyer and Sullivan as the main writers for Baseball Nation.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
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by Scott Coleman on Aug 11, 2011 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
The problem is
I feel like I’ll be at a bar or a friends house… not sitting at home alone on my computer…. :/
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
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I won't be anywhere near my computer
If we make it to the world series, I’ll be at the game.
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Aug 10, 2011 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
BAH, I WISH!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
It's too big of an opportunity to pass up.
It’s only about a 6 hour drive, 8 and a half if I’ve had to move by then, but to say I was at a World Series game is something I’d love to be able to do. The atmosphere was so crazy at the NLDS, I can’t even imagine what it would be like at a World Series game.
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Aug 10, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I was at an ALCS game last year though!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
not sure about the mere fact of being at a World Series game
is that special. Then again, the one game that I have attended was game 1 of Indians at Marlins (one of the least watched series of all time, I think) and I got to see the Hansons performed some special song about Livan Hernandez (where all I can think about is how bad Eric Gregg’s strike zone was)….
Now, being at a World Series game for the team that you love, on the other hand…
by LEastCoastBears on Aug 10, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s what I meant. I’m not going to a DiamondBacks vs. Indians World Series.
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Aug 11, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
So sad... Where I my Llamasaurus though.. Did you keep him stabled?
Or do I get to see him in the recap slide… As far as recaps go… I believe a wise man said we would sweep this series with quite a bit of confidence…. I don’t know where he went though. :-)
Great to wake up to this!
FWIW, wife made it through the procedure with no issues at all and all is well… We’ll get back on the horse in a couple weeks and be right as rain. :-) Thanks for your email, meant a lot! And you’re mistaken… Fembots are awesome but you’re awesomer! :-D
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by bwellnjonesco on May 19, 2011 4:13 PM PDT
by Klemson Krash on Aug 11, 2011 3:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Glad to hear the good news Krash.
And…your 3-headed Sweep Llama is on the Game Thread.
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
20 games above 500
Got a nice ring to it. Next goal, 30! Let’s go Bravos!!!!
by romone_braves91 on Aug 10, 2011 10:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I missed most of the game (just a disclaimer)
but it’s rather disappointing that Heyward didn’t get a hit (not to mention the strikeouts, at least one of which was looking on a full count). Constanza had a great game again, however.
Fredi needs to figure out a way to get Heyward hot.
by LEastCoastBears on Aug 10, 2011 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
Great game. Excited about Vizcaino’s stuff, even though his nerves showed. Heyward didn’t chase the balls he’s been chasing. At least he is showing more discipline, and I pray he comes back around. Huddy is still a beast when given a 3+ lead….and Uggla is still streakin !!!
I think Heyward needs some playing time, here or a rehab at AAA, but he needs to be back in the game. I really believe that he will be fine in the long run.
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Aug 11, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Great game. Love it when the Bravos score early. Another 7+ IP for Huddy too
Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.
On the low
Hudson regained the status as the team’s Ace once again.
by romone_braves91 on Aug 10, 2011 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
True
He was a beast tonight.
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Aug 11, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Vizcaino
Maybe the biggest anticipation of this game and I didn’t see it…
Did he have good stuff and just some jitters, or does it look like he may just not be quite ready yet? (Are those actually different things…?)
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
Mostly his 97 FB, and was somewhat wild. Looked like jitters.
But threw in a Curve for the K that was devastating.
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 3, 2011 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
definitely jitters
he has the stuff.. for real
threw like 95% FB
fast, were mostly low and away, for balls. they mentioned on the broadcast that he has a good delivery, where he isn’t putting SOO much strength in the toss, which is good.
his curve was filth
Jitters
he is going to be very good.
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Aug 11, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I know sometimes the Save rules are a little crazy
Since there was two runners in scoring position with a 4 run lead did Venters get the save?
I do not know exactly how the Save rules work? But I know sometimes a pitcher can get a save wwith a four run deficit.
Or a three inning performance, to close the game, regardless of the score, also qualifies as a save.
What are the other rules? Regarding the possibility of a four run save? Anyone know?
BTW a little anxiety for Vizzy, but that Curve was wicked!
Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep.
by chicagobullies on Aug 11, 2011 12:03 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
If the tying run is batting or on deck, a reliever can earn the save regardless of the score.
Twitter: @TAlmeyda
by TonyAlmeyda on Aug 11, 2011 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Correct
Assuming it’s not the same reliever that put them in that particular position, right?
by Undocorkscrew on Aug 11, 2011 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes that's how I understand it.
Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep.
by chicagobullies on Aug 11, 2011 2:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ok thanks man that makes it much more clear
Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep.
by chicagobullies on Aug 11, 2011 2:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Its a Constanza bonanza
Great sweep, hopefully I’ll get to see more of Vizzy down the stretch.
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
Gotta give Sherrill
lots of credit. The guy has done a great job these last couple of nights. That strikeout in the 8th was huge!
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
Hate to be a downer but
That Phils pitching staff could hold a torch to the current rotation
With how they are pitching now (The Braves' staff), very possible
Although
1. Roy 1. Huddy
2. Cliff 2. JJ
3. Cole 3. Tommy
4. Roy 4. Beachy/Lowe
I’m in no way saying our staff is better, or match-up wise, we really win any of those. but,
If Tommy and JJ get their respective kinks worked out, all bets are off. The Braves staff does not have to outduel theirs, only keep it close, and turn it over to the pen (where I believe we hold a great advantage)
Also, I tend to like our lineup, as well. If Uggla can keep it up, and with our whole staff up and down , the games will all be close and will most likely be decided by other players than the starting pitchers.
I like our odds at giving them a good run for their money, and in no way would concede it a loss that is ridiculous, incorrect, and shameful to even consider.
Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep.
by chicagobullies on Aug 11, 2011 3:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
With Proctor gone, and assuming Vizzy gains the confidence he needs,
our bullpen more than makes up for any differences in our starting rotation.
we all thought they'd cool down last year too
but nope.. it’s WC, time to focus on that.
he’ll give us some good games… and some bad ones….I’m not sure he’ll consistently produce this year.
by Braves Biceps on Aug 11, 2011 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Consistency seems to be out of the question until he gets an offseason to heal/rest/work on his swing.
He’s going to be a force one day, but right now he’s getting overmatched.
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
Hate to beat a dead horse here
I want this team to have momentum going into the playoffs(if they make it) and I don’t think Heyward’s going to find any consistency starting every other day. Let him get his timing back in AAA, start him, or if his shoulder is hurting……DL him. He’s clearly not producing with the way they’re using him, they need to make a decision shortly.
by Undocorkscrew on Aug 11, 2011 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Tired of Heyward.
I dont care about his rookie year. I dont care about his “tools”. He isnt worth a shit to the Braves right now. PRODUCTION wins games. POTENTIAL and a quarter will buy you a phone call. Id rather see Hinske in the game then Heyward.
If production is the ultimate measure,
why are you discounting Constanza?
I love....
That due to Uggla’s recent performance, sportscenter has to lead with braves news. I know that this makes them throw up in their mouths a little bit. This pleases me greatly.
must be nice to see that
every time I put it on ESPN they have stupid football crap on. Were in the stretch run in baseball and all they care about is football. I think that is one reason I had grown to hate pro football so much in the past several years. They are still doing workouts but these jock sniffers on tv are drooling over it already like it was the playoffs. Go Braves!
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