Braves Take Fifth Straight, Beat Cubs 3-0
by moorebraves on Aug 22, 2011 11:13 PM EDT
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On a night in which the Braves won their fifth straight game by a score of 3-0, the Braves saw Jose Constanza exit the game with a right ankle injury. His reaction after beating out a grounder to first base (of course) made it seem like the injury could have been something horrible. It turns out the injury is just a slight ankle sprain though, so hopefully "Georgie" will be back on the field in no time. Additionally, what looked like an injury to Jurrjens' right leg didn't remove him from the game during the following half inning.
Jurrjens looked like he was going to have another ugly outing in just the bottom of the first when he loaded the bases with just one out. Alex Gonzalez had other ideas, though, as he started a great double play to end the inning off of the bat of Marlon Byrd. Jurrjens wasn't dominant or his early season self, but did a great job keeping the Cubs from crossing the dish.
Freddie Freeman started the scoring with a big shot on the first pitch he ever saw in Wrigley Field to put the Braves ahead 1-0 in the top of the second. The Braves proceeded to manufacture another run in the third inning, starting with a Jose Constanza liner into center. He stole second base with Jurrjens at the plate, but may have been given a gift by the second base ump. From my couch, it looked as if, despite a high throw, Darwin Barney was able to get a tag on him. But the Braves took advantage when Jair Jurrjens was able to get a bunt down and Dempster made the ill-informed mistake of trying to throw out Constanza at third. Prado grounded into a force at second to score Constanza and put the Braves up by a score of 2-0.
One of the largest Uggla Smashes of the year left the Friendly Confines with the bases empty in the top of the sixth inning to make the game 3-0 in favor of the good guys. Jurrjens pitched through the nagging injury in the sixth to get to Vizcaino with one out in the seventh and O'Flaherty in the eighth. Jonny Venters came out for the ninth and started the inning with two straight walks to Blake DeWitt and Aramis Ramirez. He then settled into eighth inning form as he managed to sit down Pena and Byrd on strikes, and got Soriano to ground one up the middle to Gonzo, who made a heads up play to tag second base with his glove for the the final out.
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JJ battled all night. He still is struggling with his command, but he got outs when he needed to
The #Cubs left 15 men on in a 3-0 loss to ATL, the 1st time the #Braves have shut out an opponent who stranded 15+ runners since 9-26-1946.
DFA Heyward. I'm dead serious
by wpf3211 on Aug 6, 2011 9:11 PM EDT
It’s a small miracle that JJ gave up 8 hits and 5 BBs and shut them out over 6.1
I had to double-take when I saw we only turned 1 DP…
by TBuzz on Aug 22, 2011 11:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"Heyward's Woes" and the callups --the topic of the next few weeks
I saw ESPN insider has an analysis of Heyward’s woes. Statistically, we have to assume (unless you’re crazy) that Heyward’s trends will continue until playoffs. Secondly we can safely assume that Georgie will cool but not go cold. Therefore how many at bats do you split between Prado, Heyward and Constanza?
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
Sure wish Heyward
would follow Uggla’s lead.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
Uggla has proven himself over years.
Heyward is a second year rookie. While I would love that, too, it isn’t going to happen.
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Aug 22, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure wish Heyward would follow Uggla’s lead.
Stop listening to Larry Parrish’s voice?
"I'm feelin' pretty good...I'm not scared, at all...I'm feelin'...feelin' kinda invincible!" - Jack Burton
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 23, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
We would we have to assume his current trend will continue, when we have a much larger sampling that says he will turn things around?
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 Aug 22, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
We’ve got 320 plate appearances this season not showing much hope for an immediate turnaround.
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)
Well, one thing is for sure – he isn’t turning it around by sitting on the bench.
It would be quite ironic if Constanza’s ankle is the turning point of Jason’s season…and ours.
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 Aug 23, 2011 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I would love to see a light bulb come on for Jason, but I really don’t see it happening out of the blue at the end of August.
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)
I just wish he would be given the chance.
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 Aug 23, 2011 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
.198/.296/.349
That’s his line since the all-star break.
Sure it has come in sporadic playing time, but plenty of other guys around the league produce in that scenario. Heyward just isn’t good right now, playing time or not. He’s not hitting even when given the chance.
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)
IMO, Uggla wouldn’t of had his turnaround had he been handled as Jason has. Apart from all the miniscule timing variables that must be in sync, you gotta have alot of confidence to hit a baseball, and sitting on the bench most of the week is not going to help a 21 year old’s confidence.
Daffy Duck goes to bed at 10:00 every night, except on New Year's Eve, he goes to bed at 8:30.
by bwellnjonesco on Aug 23, 2011 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Turning point as in we go on a tear. Our best streak this season is something like 6 games…
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 Aug 23, 2011 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m thinking more like 6 or 7 more, but thanks for being prickish about the whole thing.
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 Aug 23, 2011 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions
You see the MLB media loading up on "O'Venbril"
9th inning Venters was in danger of losing some of his reputation
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
All relievers have an occasional rough time.
The proof is results. That’s where the toughness shows.
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Aug 22, 2011 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Like they said in the broadcast
Jonny does that from time to time. We’ve all seen it before, even if it’s quite rare. He righted the ship and finished the win. It’s all good.
"I'm feelin' pretty good...I'm not scared, at all...I'm feelin'...feelin' kinda invincible!" - Jack Burton
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 23, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
BTW what is the best name combination for these 3?
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
they are affectionatelly called
Sit Down, Shut Up, Go the Fuck Home,
I love it!
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Aug 22, 2011 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
With Fronds like those…who needs Anenomes?
by TBuzz on Aug 22, 2011 11:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
HAHAHA
TonyAlmeyda – such a great name.
by Bloomington.Boiler on Aug 23, 2011 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Great win. Great to see Uggs get his 30th HR after all the struggles he has been through this year.
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)
Unless Stanton or Pujols hit one tonight
Uggla is tied for lead in NL I believe
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
.
pujols
hit one yesterday hes at 31
by bravesrgonnawinitall on Aug 22, 2011 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Can you believe...
That after tonight his OPS will be around .760??
by TBuzz on Aug 22, 2011 11:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
unfortunately it’s slugging driven and the obp is still .300
and the fielding is still pretty bad…
but all in all, i’m happy considering where he was two months ago
The fielding is fine…I’ll eat those 5-10 outs he misses if he can eclipse .800 OPS
by TBuzz on Aug 22, 2011 11:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am on board with this.
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Aug 22, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s hovering around 10 runs below average. i’m fine with that if he’s hitting uggla smashes every three games, but i’m worried what he’s going to look like at 2B when he’s 35. we’ll probably have to move him to 3B or the OF at some point.
BRAVES WIN!
Playoff chances: 97.7%! Season High!
Wild Card Clinch # now at 26!
Division elimination # now at 28~
Eliminated Teams: Houston
I’d rather watch little kids play BASEBALL then anyone play SOCCER
lol...
It took Colorado 49 pitches and 3 pitches to get the three outs in the 9th in Houston, lol
I’d rather watch little kids play BASEBALL then anyone play SOCCER
Who'se playing CF for Houston in that game?
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
I love our new center fielder.
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Aug 22, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I see he didn't do anything offensively, I wonder how well he handled his position
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
Constanza injury
I actually think this might be a blessing in disguise. It gets Heyward in the lineup and a few starts in a row bs eighties might jump start him. If not the decline from Constanza’s performance, assuming he stays hot is offset by our huge lead.
by atlynkhtr on Aug 23, 2011 12:07 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Unreal.
This was the 129th game for the #Braves. Uggla had never previously hit his 30th HR before his team’s 142nd game.
Still can’t fathom the turnaround he’s had this season.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
He’s been hitting HRs all year long. Granted, not at this rate, but he was batting something like a buck seventy with 16 HRs.
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 Aug 23, 2011 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions
True
Even if he’d kept struggling, I was thinking he’d limp home with 25 or so.
"I'm feelin' pretty good...I'm not scared, at all...I'm feelin'...feelin' kinda invincible!" - Jack Burton
I think he kept a 28-ish pace throughout.
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 Aug 23, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
5 in a row, eh? Somebody's getting laid, tonight.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 23, 2011 12:35 AM EDT reply actions
mmmmm i´d do her...
yes.. i definitely would…
the exponent in the equation is a matter of preference and "fit" it can vary depending on what the user believes to yield the curve that best predicts a team’s ability to win games.
by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
I hear
That she’s married to an FBI agent these days..
"I'm feelin' pretty good...I'm not scared, at all...I'm feelin'...feelin' kinda invincible!" - Jack Burton
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 23, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Jair Jurrjens allowed the Cubs 8 hits and 5 walks in 6.1 IP, but no runs. In the last 20 years, there have been just 2 other scoreless starts with at least 13 baserunners in 7 IP or less, by Mike Hampton (for the Braves in 2004) and Terry Mulholland (for the Cubs in 1999).
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