McCann, Uggla Homer In Braves Victory Over Marlins
by TonyAlmeyda on Sep 13, 2011 11:03 PM EDT
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The Braves snapped their four-game losing streak with a pair of home runs and a 7-1 win over the Marlins.
Early signs indicated the Braves could be in for another long game of lost opportunity. Michael Bourn singled in the first inning off Brad Hand and stole two bases; a walk to Freddie Freeman put the Braves in prime scoring position, but as was the case too often in Monday's game, no one scored. The leadoff hitter reached base in each of the first three innings, but were stranded each time. Hand kept the Braves off the scoreboard for five innings, allowing only four hits and retired 10 in a row at one point.
However, Mike Minor matched zeros with Hand through the first four innings, striking out five, but ran into trouble in the fifth. A leadoff walk to Donnie Murphy led to an RBI single by Emilio Bonifacio, giving the Marlins a 1-0 lead. Minor left the game after 5.1 innings, having thrown only 88 pitches.
The lead was short-lived because the Braves were able to put together a rally in the sixth. A one-out walk to Dan Uggla followed by a Matt Diaz single brought Brian McCann to the plate, and he crushed a home run to center to give the Braves a 3-1 lead. Hand departed one hitter later; he allowed seven hits and struck out five.
The attack continued in the seventh against Brian Sanches. Chipper Jones led off with a single, then Freddie Freeman drew a walk to allow Dan Uggla to smash his 34th home run of the year, setting a new season high for him.
The Braves added a run in the eighth on Michael Bourn's sacrifice fly, all but ensuring a much-needed win. Peter Moylan earned the victory, his second of the year.
Alex Gonzalez had another three-hit game, marking the first time he's had consecutive three-hit games since July 2006.
The magic number is down to 10.
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Of course it worked.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Sep 14, 2011 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions
That was a long time ago, my friend. I have come a long ways since my Schmuckhood of 2010.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Sep 14, 2011 3:00 AM EDT up reply actions
You’ve finally redeemed yourself. For now.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by -InsertWittyNameHere- on Sep 14, 2011 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
All hail the karma thread!
"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
im shocked as well since i participated in that for the first time
If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set
by suicide bunting is a sin on Sep 14, 2011 6:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Such a relief to get the W. Great to see Mac and Gonzo have big nights
Let’s get the series tomorrow and trim that number
AGon!!
Who expected this!!?? Not me, but I like it!
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Sep 13, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Sea Bass is "angling" for series MVP...
ah thank you…
by TBuzz on Sep 13, 2011 11:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
One of the most fun games I've been to in a while...
Don’t know why. (Well, the 7-1 bashing helped.) I had a blast.
I heard on the radio BMac switched to a lighter bat. If true, I hope he sticks with it. He looked good tonight. Even he admitted he was off last night (and for the last few weeks).
Leggggo!
"Don't go ninja'n nobody that don't need ninja'n!" ~ Kung Fu Hillbilly.
We tend to get more comments...
when we fail.
Hrmm.
"Don't go ninja'n nobody that don't need ninja'n!" ~ Kung Fu Hillbilly.
Trolls gonna troll
naters gonna nate
DFA Heyward. I'm dead serious
by wpf3211 on Aug 6, 2011 9:11 PM EDT
When all else fails – beat yourself.
by NCChopper on Sep 12, 2011 9:47 PM EDT
What a scumbag.
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2011/09/12/manny-ramirez-arrested-in-florida/?test=latestnews
I always detested him on the field, but this takes it to a new level.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 13, 2011 11:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah I never really minded Manny before despite his antics. I guess because he was a great hitter that spent the majority of his career in the AL.
This is a whole different story. Domestic violence is absolutely despicable
I don't know what's worse...
The domestic violence, or the fact the you linked me to FOX News. :P
I agree, though. Manny is one disgusting human being.
This is all the Braves have to do to win
They just need to relax and have fun and enjoy themselves while playing the game and not try to force themselves into getting hot because they’ll just get cold…really cold.
Loved the 7-1 win
Let’s add to it by getting non-HR hits with RISP. HRs are nice when we can get them… would be great to see us string a bunch of singles and doubles together too.
Ouch. I was kidding btw
Considering how you said you were “done with this team” in the 5th inning. I’d say you’re more likely to be the douche
Just frustrated is all
Having a bad day and more bad braves games were not what I had on my agenda
Tonight was a massive improvement over what we’ve done recently. We got on base, got big hits in crucial situations, manufactured a run, and held them to one.
I don’t think it matters that much if it was some freak bases-clearing bloop single or a grand slam. For at least tonight, I think we solved the important problems that have been plaguing us in recent memory.
Do you think Gonzo can overtake Prado?
I would like to see Gonzo overtake Prado’s batting average by the end of the year.
Next I would like to see Chipper get to .300 as well as Freeman. any other batting related goals you would like to see?
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
I'm pretty sure everyone would like to see Chipper get to .300
Why would you want Gonzo to overtake Prado though? Why not root for Prado to raise his average 15 points over so down the stretch?
With the amount of ABs left in the season, this is impossible (Gonzo overtaking Prado). Chipper, also not really in the realm of possibility. Freeman, a big maybe, but not likely.
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Sep 14, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
McCann over .285
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
Thank God...
Is it safe to come out now?
by Texastriplecrown on Sep 14, 2011 12:12 AM EDT reply actions
The way the Braves have been playing recently
you take whatever you can get.
"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
Because they don't know what they're talking about
Lol, just look at the Kid’s avg, Slick. - Chief Noc-A-Homa
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Great win, but I was infuriated when Fredi pulled Minor. Why on earth will Fredi not allow our starters to pitch deeper into games? He is killing our bullpen. Even the Marlins announcers where wondering what the hell was going on.
Minor still looked sharp at only 88 pitches. Why pull him?
Whereas people in the South are all ignorant, uneducated rednecks, everyone in Philadelphia is very sophisticated and exceedingly intelligent. It is not known exactly how such extraordinary genes came together in this one location.
-- Unknown
Hey, it worked..
I would agree with you if things hadn’t turned out differently but the Heyward AB helped lead to the McCann HR. Who knows what would’ve happened if Minor would have batted, we could be down to a 3.5 game lead. I’ll take the win and say Fredi got lucky.
I've already decided that I'm naming my first child Maddux, regardless of the gender
Granted it worked, but I still thought Minor should be given the chance to at least get through the inning. That way, maybe Moylan could have pitched the next inning in order to save O’Flaherty. You can already tell some of our relievers are starting to run out of gas.
P.S. Great signature.
Whereas people in the South are all ignorant, uneducated rednecks, everyone in Philadelphia is very sophisticated and exceedingly intelligent. It is not known exactly how such extraordinary genes came together in this one location.
-- Unknown
Because he's a rookie,
and since the minor league seasons are a month or so shorter than the majors, it’s pretty common to be cautious with guys who haven’t had to pitch that extra month in previous years. The theory is that you slowly build up their stamina over a season or two so you don’t burn them out.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 14, 2011 1:48 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And looking at his stats would seem to suggest that this is what they're thinking.
2010 – 160 IP total between AAA and MLB
2011 – 166 IP total so far between AAA and MLB.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 14, 2011 1:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Definitely the most fun game I’ve been to since we retired Bobby’s number a month ago. When Mac’s home run cleared the wall, you could feel the place get electric. I think the fans needed this just as much as our boys did.
It was just great to see everything clicking for once. Hopefully it continues tomorrow!
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TWSS
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
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by Scott Coleman on Sep 14, 2011 5:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Have you ever been in a situation.....
Where due to social laws you’ve had to hold in a fart for multiple hours. Then you finally get some alone time let it loose. THAT was what BMacs homerun felt like.
Pelican
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
by DolphinNation on Sep 14, 2011 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions
AGon is on fire
7 for 17 in his last 5 games w/4 doubles. Two 3 hit games in a row. The “Jack Wilson/Job Security” strategy must be working.
"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
Happy for Alex (and us).
Alex Gonzalez had another three-hit game, marking the first time he’s had consecutive three-hit games since July 2006.
Last night’s win (so nice to type that word again) was much needed medicine for what’s been ailing us.
~ "The NL - where our pitchers do more than just play with their balls." ~
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