Uggla Extends Streak; Hudson, Braves Top Mets
by TonyAlmeyda on Aug 5, 2011 10:32 PM EDT
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PrintTim Hudson finally beat the Mets this year and Dan Uggla extended his hitting streak to 26 games in a 4-1 victory over the Mets.
Hudson had lost his last two starts against the Mets and was trailing early in this one. Daniel Murphy singled with two outs in the first and scored on David Wright's double to give the Mets a 1-0 lead.
However, the Braves put together a brief rally in the third against knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. Alex Gonzalez singled leading off and one out later, Jose Constanza tripled to right to drive him in. Michael Bourn's sacrifice fly gave the Braves a 2-1 lead.
That's the way it stayed for much of the game, but not without several scoring opportunities. Freddie Freeman doubled leading off the fourth to extend his hitting streak to 19 games, but did not advance any further. The Mets offense was able to load the bases with two outs in the bottom of the inning with a walk, a double and a hit batsman, but a fly ball out ended the threat.
Hudson allowed three hits and two walks in seven innings with a pair of strikeouts. Dickey struck out five in seven innings.
Carrying a one-run lead in the eighth, the Braves added some insurance. Freeman and Martin Prado stood on base with two outs and Dan Uggla batting, his hitting streak in jeopardy having been held hitless against Dickey. Uggla came through with a two-run single against Ryota Igarashi to up the lead to 4-1.
Jonny Venters and Craig Kimbrel each pitched scoreless frames with Kimbrel earning his 33rd save.
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just to keep the good vibes going
ajcbraves
#Braves McCann said he “felt good” like he’s “progressed pretty good” after hitting off tee today. Next step is to hit off some bp pitching
mlbbowman
McCann felt good hitting off a tee today. Hopes to take regular BP tomorrow.
Score update.....
Dodgers up 4-0 and still threatening in the 3rd
Giants up 1-0 after 1
Loving our outfield defense and speed. Great supplements to an offense that has really thrived off of the HR ball (especially the dreaded solo variety.) I’m loving the way this team is playing though we can all rightly expect Constanza to slow down eventually, but here’s to hoping that happens in Spring Training 2012 and then only for a month. Cheers.
Sgt.: Pointed stick? Oh, oh, oh. We want to learn how to defend ourselves against pointed sticks, do we? Getting all high and mighty, eh? Fresh fruit not good enough for you eh? Well I'll tell you something my lad. When you're walking home tonight and some great homicidal maniac comes after you with a bunch of loganberries, don't come crying to me! Now, the passion fruit.
Fredi saying post game it’s like having 3 CFers out there.
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
I heard that, which really intrigued me considering the debates about Heyward playing CF, I think he could be serviceable. But then again if Fredi agrees with me in any sort of way then I must be dead wrong.
Sgt.: Pointed stick? Oh, oh, oh. We want to learn how to defend ourselves against pointed sticks, do we? Getting all high and mighty, eh? Fresh fruit not good enough for you eh? Well I'll tell you something my lad. When you're walking home tonight and some great homicidal maniac comes after you with a bunch of loganberries, don't come crying to me! Now, the passion fruit.
Also, any position in the outfield at Citi Field is kind of like CF.
But all three of those guys are legit out there. As is Prado.
"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 I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 5, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That's weird
A week ago we didn’t have any!
"Bunting's my favorite." Fredi G
“Having won against A.J. Dickey, the Braves are now 65-58.”
- Fred Hickman
~
Sharp as a tack. Dude should be covering a different sport, or better yet, living on the streets. lol, Go Braves.
"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 I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 5, 2011 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
fun game..
was screaming my lungs out when Jose hit that triple and Uggla with that two-run hit. awesome game. (-:
by jrodisjust2cool on Aug 5, 2011 10:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
In order to win games you have to buy runs
by Undocorkscrew on Aug 5, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess props to Nate for always being Out when we need him to be out.
Hope the best for him.
"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 I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 5, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Chopper, how do you like my predictions?
Uggles made his happen… We’re on track for a great series! :-)
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 Aug 6, 2011 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
You predict well :-)
I’m hoping we’ll check #2 tonight!
Missing you on the GTs – hope all is well with you and your lovely wife.
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
Yea... It's going alright. We got sad news on the baby... :(
Had an ultrasound on Monday and found no heartbeat… We’ve had time to process it and at the end of the day, everything happens for a reason. Life goes on and we will give it another shot very soon. The statistics on women and miscarriages is… maybe not comforting, because it’s horrible it happens, but God has a reason for stuff like this… I just wish it would happen already (we’re going in Monday to speed the process along if it’s not started)…
Kinda tragic but I am a positive person and I’ve been with her alot over the last couple days. It doesn’t help that we’ve had to move house and ALL our crap is now gone… I’ve got my laptop and iPad to keep me connected to the world. I don’t like being in GTs on my iPad and my work has us working 12 hr days, 6 days a week right now. Pretty rough all around but again, I’m positive and at the end of the day, all will be well..
I know blogs like this aren’t places to discuss one’s personal life but I’ve kinda grown fond of some of you guys (and gals). :-) Anywho… Let’s Go Braves!
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 Aug 6, 2011 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Soory for your loss, man. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
Thanks bro...
Life will go on. W/ you guys as a part of my extended family, it makes everything so much better. :-)
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 Aug 6, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks! Same to you as Grantdawg...
You guys are awesome and your support is greatlly appreciated.
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 Aug 6, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh KK, I’m so sorry to hear what you and your wife have been dealing with. There is nothing to prepare you for something like this, and yet, it sounds like you both are handling it all with such a good attitude, and optimism.
You both will be in our thoughts and prayers that the next steps go as smooth as possible. I’m glad she has your positive outlook to help support her.
I wish I had better words….
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
Oh my....
I am so sorry to hear this. You have all of us here to (hopefully) brighten your day if you are ever feeling down. Will be praying for you.
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."
Who sits tomorrow?
Heyward or Constanza
"Bunting's my favorite." Fredi G
providing Chipper is playing (last minute scratch, etc)
either/or. I would play Constanza. He hasn’t had a bad game, yet.
"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 I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 5, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably Constanza because I don’t think he will be considered for RF (though I think he would serviceable) and playing Hinske in RF would really undermine this whole “Team Speed Kills” binge we are on.
Sgt.: Pointed stick? Oh, oh, oh. We want to learn how to defend ourselves against pointed sticks, do we? Getting all high and mighty, eh? Fresh fruit not good enough for you eh? Well I'll tell you something my lad. When you're walking home tonight and some great homicidal maniac comes after you with a bunch of loganberries, don't come crying to me! Now, the passion fruit.
Ah I had forgotten about that. I would love to see a stat about how frequently Fredi rests his starters compared to the ML average, but regardless of the result it doesn’t seem to have stopped the injuries at all. I could even see how too many off-days could actually cause injuries.
I had forgotten about Chipper coming back. To be honest I think that Fredi is really enamored with his pitching batting 8th thing (which is the first thing he has done that I actually liked) but with that said we really need Heyward to get going and that is hard to accomplish without getting consecutive ABs so I’m not really sure.
To look into the mind of Fredi Gonzalez is like looking into a bottomless abyss. Except, instead of pure darkness you can just barely see a small tribe of Keebler Elves plotting their escape.
Sgt.: Pointed stick? Oh, oh, oh. We want to learn how to defend ourselves against pointed sticks, do we? Getting all high and mighty, eh? Fresh fruit not good enough for you eh? Well I'll tell you something my lad. When you're walking home tonight and some great homicidal maniac comes after you with a bunch of loganberries, don't come crying to me! Now, the passion fruit.
Prado
He needs a night off
"What happened yesterday is history. What happens tomorrow is a mystery. What we do today makes a difference - the precious present moment."- Nick Saban
by Richie Grogan on Aug 5, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Go Dodgers!! Up 6-0 on Dbacks.
"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 I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 5, 2011 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
So, remind me again who we’re rooting for tonight besides the Dodgers?
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
Sorry folks
I figure the Giants could end up in the WC chase, I’d just as soon they lose every game for a while. Same with the D-Backs and Cards. Sorry, I’d rather get to the short series playoffs than root against the Phillies.
"Bunting's my favorite." Fredi G
Anyway, isn’t it going to be more fun to beat the Phillies when they are at the pinnacle of their penisiness.
Sgt.: Pointed stick? Oh, oh, oh. We want to learn how to defend ourselves against pointed sticks, do we? Getting all high and mighty, eh? Fresh fruit not good enough for you eh? Well I'll tell you something my lad. When you're walking home tonight and some great homicidal maniac comes after you with a bunch of loganberries, don't come crying to me! Now, the passion fruit.
I’m actually rooting for North Korea in this game.
Sgt.: Pointed stick? Oh, oh, oh. We want to learn how to defend ourselves against pointed sticks, do we? Getting all high and mighty, eh? Fresh fruit not good enough for you eh? Well I'll tell you something my lad. When you're walking home tonight and some great homicidal maniac comes after you with a bunch of loganberries, don't come crying to me! Now, the passion fruit.
Giants can't turn 2 on IBANEZ and the go ahead run scores
Mayberry homers and just like that it’s 4-1
I'm rooting for the Phillies...
Shoot me if you want!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
Costanza is making my head hurt
I love Heyward but he isn’t helping things right now. What to do when Chip comes back?
I noticed
well the dodgers have proven their stinkiness all season… they didn’t dump any salary either did they???? Brooklyn Los Angeles Bankrupt Dodgers.
It's the dodgers
not that surprising
by DreamWithinADream on Aug 6, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
There was a fight?
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Aug 6, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Trying to figure it out
they flashed the guys face for like 4 seconds and then started to replay the beginning of the fight.
Whiteside shouldnt have been ejected
he was trying to block Polanco from sucker punching his pitcher
could be argued he was looking to start stuff too. he was in the fight so makes sense to eject him.
the ejections don’t concern me (the game is over anyway) I’m curious about suspensions.
I'm curious too about suspensions
but if whiteside was ejected then Polanco should have to for rushing up, starting that altercation
Didn't see any of that nonsense
Hey, we won and Uggla extended his streak. Here’ to hoping he beats Jolting Joe.
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
For those few curious parties,
the Keith Urban concert was beyond incredible. Jake Owen opened for him to add to the awesome. Great night.
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."
IS FREDI MANAGING?!?!?!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
He hadn't pitched for a week or so
I was hoping he’d throw an extra hole in one of the Phils, myself.
Victorino was hilarious tonight. “Hold me back! Hold me back! You’re just lucky my chick is here or I’d have totally whipped your ass!”
Such a schmoe.
"You feel really comfortable with Scotty Proctor in that situation to handle those guys." - Fredi Gonzalez
Collins said he’s walking FF to get to Uggla, but not Uggla to get to Heyward. Thanks goodness we aren’t the Mets.
Fredi has to have company
At the Dumbass Managers Anonymous meetings.
"You feel really comfortable with Scotty Proctor in that situation to handle those guys." - Fredi Gonzalez
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