Braves Bounce Back, Win 4-0
by moorebraves on Sep 20, 2011 10:33 PM EDT
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After what was clearly one of the most discouraging losses the Braves have suffered this season, the team managed to bounce back tonight to beat the Fish by a score of 4-0. Prior to the game, I was thinking that someone needed to light a fire under the team and get them almost angry that they had let the wild card lead shrink to just 2.5 games. But in the limited video clips of the dugout prior to the game, it looked as though the team was looser and having more fun than in the past several outings. Maybe that is what the team needs, because it sure worked tonight.
The Braves did three fourths of their damage in the second inning against Anibal Sanchez. Alex Gonzalez belted the first pitch that he saw into left center field to put the Braves on the board. This was quite a relief after the Braves spoiled a golden opportunity in the first inning when Atlanta had two men in scoring position with no outs. After Heyward legged out a double, Bourn drove him in with a double of his own to make the score 2-0 Braves, and took third without a throw. Martin Prado then dribbled his second of three hits on the night up the middle to score Michael Bourn. Freddie Freeman added on some insurance with a solo shot to straightaway center in the top of the sixth.
Randall Delgado earned his first career win and was great in a start that very few would disagree was the biggest of his young career. Delgado got into some trouble during his five innings, but it was usually with two outs and pitched out of it each time. He finished with a line of five innings pitched, five hits, two walks, and no runs. Cristhian Martinez pitched a perfect two innings, which has become customary recently, and Anthony Varvaro had no trouble shutting the door on the Marlins in the eighth and ninth innings.
The Braves left eleven men on base tonight and hit just 2 for 12 with runners in scoring position, so some of the old habits are still present, but what matters is the Braves got a win behind some great pitching both from Delgado and the bullpen. This all occurred on a night that St Louis is currently behind against the Mets. Hopefully the Braves feel more confident, and feel as if they've stabilized themselves a bit, after such a tough one last night.
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bases loaded
pagan up…
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
walk
I’ve seen that somewhere recently
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
yeah me too...
can´t remember when…
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
good to see a W tonight
do it again tomorrow.
walk him....!
6-5
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
by the way, this picture of Fredi w the stormtrooper in the background
hilarious
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
Lol walk
you're not defending him are you?
are you his mom?
by toppleprone on Jun 7, 2011 9:43 PM EDT
Good recap.
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 20, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Any idea of attendance?
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.
4
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 20, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
124 storm troopers
4 Darth vaders
and 8 slutty leias
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
according to espn
21,733
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
That's rich.
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 20, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That would give it to SuperNewb, who stole my range before I had a chance to post it.
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.
That jerk.
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.
NYM 6, STL 5 -- TOP 7
Angel Pagan bases loaded walk. 2 out.
Cardinals bringing in Octavio Dotel to face David Wright with the bases loaded.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 20, 2011 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
Haha Lincecum
Jerry Sands homered off of him. I hope he gives up like 10 runs today and knocks them out for good.
you're not defending him are you?
are you his mom?
by toppleprone on Jun 7, 2011 9:43 PM EDT
Lincecum is Mitch
from Dazed and Confused. I have neither the talent or inclination to prove it with a photo.
If I had a nickel for everytime someone told me I should shutup, I'd probably have 5 or 6 bucks.
He should go by Giancarlo.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Sep 20, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Per Bowman
Gonzalez first felt his calf tighten Sat. or Sun. He felt it again before exiting tonight. Hopes to return to the lineup this weekend.
Good thing we have Wilson. Hope he comes back still hot.
by mebravesfan on Sep 20, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely
Could be worse I guess
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 20, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
wow...
ball 2 was a strike…
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
swing the bat wright, you doucher
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
yeah….called strike down broadway makes me sad….
I’d rather watch little kids play BASEBALL then anyone play SOCCER
but but we couldn´t hit against them...
they’re good….
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Delgado might be pretty good, guys
His last 5 games
26 IP – 19 H – 6 ER
mmmmmmmm
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)
Very excited to see what he can do next year.
Him and JT both. Minor too, and Medlen. Beachy and Hanson too. JJ obviously. So yeah, I’m excited for spring training already.
by mebravesfan on Sep 20, 2011 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
NICE PLAY TEJADA
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
2 outs!
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
PooPooholes batting...
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Braves win + Cards loss, compared to the reverse, would be about a 30% swing in the Braves’ playoff odds.
Yea, I assume that it would be around 94.
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.
He's saying if we win/they lose, we gain 15%
but if opposite we lose 15%?
Wording is messing me up.
by mebravesfan on Sep 20, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
since we're looking at probability
Fangraph has the Cards having a 34.8% chance of winning this game after Berkman’s single
by LEastCoastBears on Sep 20, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Only 4 runs tonight
But it’s the kind of offense I like seeing from this team-more like they were last year. Lots of hits, walks, lots of baserunners. If you can keep getting men on, you don’t need to do much else, just catch a little luck. Get on base, keep the pressure on, and the runs will come.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Aye
Basically being able to score on anything other than 3-run homers is an improvement in my book.
by mebravesfan on Sep 20, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Right at our season average of 4.045
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.
When I say "only" 4
I’m just saying that it’s not like it’s a huge improvement, but the way we scored those 4 were very encouraging.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Better than back to back no out singles?
Or two out homers?
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WTF
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
he always does
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bases loaded
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
VICTORY!
Ok, now this is tough but….LETS GO METS!
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
Manager chess done.
C’mon metros, one more out here would be huge.
damn it, Cards up one run now
maybe it’s a bit lucky that the ball bounced out
by LEastCoastBears on Sep 20, 2011 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
crap...
i wish the braves could do that…
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
sorry ass mets and their shitty bullpen
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
All this with 2 outs.
I am The One Who Shall Remain Avatar-less.
NYM 6, STL 7 -- BOT 7
Ryan Theriot pinch-hit 2-RBI ground-rule double. David Freese to third. 2 out.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 20, 2011 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
sounds familiar
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
Shit. some backbone from Cardinals opponents would be great.
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.
eh theyre hot, and the mets are the mets. im not really surprised, just more reason to hate the mets
Even still, I’ve seen a lot of cardinals opponents giving up leads lately.
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.
This is a typical statement from a fan of an opposing team in a playoff hunt….Mets are playing as expected and so did the Phillies last week.
I’d rather watch little kids play BASEBALL then anyone play SOCCER
Just from keeping up with Cardinals games there seem to have been more lead changes for them recently than with the average game. Of course you could dismiss it out of hand, but I think the stats probably prove this.
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.
And I’m still unsure how the Mets playing as expected means they take 2 of 3 from the Braves and the Phils playing as expected means they lose a 4 game series for the first time of the year. Really it has a lot to do with giving up leads for both sides, so as much as it might be a stereotypical late-season comment, that doesn’t make it untrue.
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.
Even with a Cardinals win…the Braves playoff % should go up by 2.5%
I’d rather watch little kids play BASEBALL then anyone play SOCCER
again
if the Braves can win tomorrow (thus winning this Marlins series) and then take 2 out of 3 against the Nats and (hopefully resting) Phillies, the Cards would have to win out to force the one game playoff
by LEastCoastBears on Sep 20, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie Manual already said he’ll play his starters…sorta Bobby Cox-esque.
I’d rather watch little kids play BASEBALL then anyone play SOCCER
yeah, but the starters wont go as long and if any of them have the slightest ache theyll be down
theyll be a lot more beatable than usual
Charlie already said he’s playing his starters against teams still in contention
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 20, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
This half inning has taken forever
Oh well at least we got the W
excessive over-managing
but it has paid of for LaRussa I suppose
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
At least we can't lose ground...
At least we can’t lose ground.
Also, I have a complete and total mancrush on Clayton Kershaw.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Sep 20, 2011 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
oy...
IF only my Braves could do that……
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
well that will do it
good night all. Nice Win. Let’s do it again tomorrow
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
here is to a late Mets comeback to give the Cards their devestating loss
blowing a late 4 run lead
by LEastCoastBears on Sep 20, 2011 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
NYM 6, STL 10 -- BOT 7
Adron Chambers 3-RBI triple. 2 out.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 20, 2011 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
NYM 6, STL 11 -- BOT 7
Nick Punto RBI single. 2 out.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 20, 2011 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
This
is what a playoff caliber offense SHOULD look like.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 20, 2011 11:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
it should feature key hits from Ryan Theriot, Adron Chambers and Nick Punto
by rg643 on Sep 20, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
My point
is that the Cardinals are playing with confidence and determination, and they’re making things happen as a result. Even their less than great players are stepping up and producing when it’s needed. They’ve got a completely different look than we’ve had lately.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 20, 2011 11:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I dunno...
streaks happen. The Braves are still the better team, and the unlikely events will have to continue through the end of the season for the Cards to win the WC.
They don't lead the league
in virtually every offensive category by depending on a streak. Their pitching is the reason they’re behind us in the standings.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 20, 2011 11:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Are the cards goes through random drug test? Why they are all fired up?
Kidding….
by Braves.14 on Sep 20, 2011 11:58 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
HEEEEEY METS
YOU SUCK!
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As much as I hate to say this...
you gotta think that the Phillies, Brewers and Diamondbacks are really hoping that we can hold on to this lead in the standings. I can’t imagine any of them wanting to face this Cardinals team over us.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 20, 2011 11:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Why do you hate to say that?
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
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Because
it’s admitting that we are limping into the playoffs, and probably won’t be taken all that seriously…perhaps with good reason, the way we’ve been playing.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 20, 2011 11:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Last year all over again!
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Sep 20, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I honestly
can’t remember it getting this bad last year. Yeah, we had injuries and some bad luck, but the team was playing with confidence and determination. This team barely resembles that one from what I can see.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 20, 2011 11:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nah
People were complaining about the determination thing last year too. That and LOBsters seemed to be a recurring theme every night.
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 20, 2011 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
If a few things go differently in that 2010 NLDS series we pull it off. The injuries to Prado and Chipper combined with a few bad breaks really made the series. We kept it competitive despite injuries and limping into the playoffs.
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.
But
we don’t have Rick Ankiel this year!!!
by Aaron Meier on Sep 20, 2011 11:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Don't look now
But the Phillies are limping into the playoffs too.
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Yeah,
I noticed. I can only hope that their recent offensive struggles continue into the postseason. They’ve scored 3 runs or less in 11 of their last 12 games.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 20, 2011 11:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I love how the Mets are all like, “Hey, it’s the Braves, spoiler!”
And then when it’s the Cardinals, it’s all like, “Lol we are the Mets!”
by Ivan the Great on Sep 20, 2011 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
Note that the Phillies did the exact same thing.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 20, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Or maybe...
The Cardinals are just better at beating teams they should beat than the Braves.
Actually, not maybe… that’s definitely the case.
Stop blaming teams for problems that are ours.
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Bourn has the most hits in the NL since the All Star Break.
I don’t think he’s been the problem.
by Aaron Meier on Sep 20, 2011 11:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually
You can hang this season on how awful the Cardinals bullpen was early in the season. They have 25 blown saves this season.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 20, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
NYM 6, STL 11 -- FINAL
Magic number stays at 6. Cardinals remain 2.5 games back.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 20, 2011 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
Cardinals
Are going to push us to the brink. Gonna have to handle our own shit. You listening DLowe?
And they're 13-5
I am The One Who Shall Remain Avatar-less.
Would have liked some help from the Mets after leading 4-0, but all we gotta do is win.
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.
On the bright side, Kershaw is destroying the Giants
A loss would put them at 4.5 back with 7 left for the Braves to play. Pretty much the nail in the coffin.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 20, 2011 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
SF 1, LAD 2 -- TOP 8
Chris Stewart home run. 1 out.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 21, 2011 12:23 AM EDT reply actions
Freddie Freeman seems to hit every HR to straightaway center
If he can learn to pull the ball to RF he’ll be an absolute monster
"SABERMETRIC ANALYSIS CONFIRMS "WIN" OUTCOME PROBABILITY CAN INCREASE VIA GRITTY DIRTFRONT JERSEY HUSTLEPOINTS" -CyborgHansonTommy
His uppercut swing makes it difficult to get really solid contact on a pull hit, this is mostly because his bat spends such little time in the zone, that if you add a pull angle to it that it really diminishes the chance of good contact.
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 lose 2-1
Braves now ahead of them 4.5 with 7 left to play. I think you can wrap it up for them.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 21, 2011 1:00 AM EDT reply actions
They have been gone for a while (I recall seeing it after the last Giants-Braves series) but it is now almost official. Most of the SF fans accept that though so it isn’t as if it is a controversial point.
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.
Tommorrow's game isn't exactly a must-win(although close)
But it would be such a relief to see them pull it out. Odds aren’t in their favor with Lowe on the mound, but a win here obviously increases their chances by a significant amount and we’ll have the comfort of knowing that we survived Derek Lowe’s last regular season start…..
A loss would be a bit demoralizing though, knowing that we have to face Strasburg next. I understand he’s on a 65-pitch limit, but with the Braves have been swinging lately that’s probably at least 5 innings……and Strasburg, as well all know, can flat out fucking pitch.
I also think it’s more likely that the Braves snap out of this than it is for the Cardinals to keep up an 8-2 pace. Easy schedule from here on out, but those clubs will likely do everything in their power to spoil the Cardinals chances.
Holliday is out for the season, their pen kind of sucks, and their starting pitching isn’t all that great. A ton of offense, but it’s hard to imagine them keeping up their current rate…..
How is it that I realize that Gumbo is Bochy’s kryptonite this year.
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 mean he is one cajun looking mother fucker. He is one alligator themed week away from Waterboy.
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.
10% drunk on winning…ftw
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.
Still Waiting
We won but we still don’t look very strong. Bourn is like your first girlfriend – looks great but you aren’t quite sure what to do with her yet. And Fredi needs to figure out what to do with that new girlfriend in a hurry.
- ChillyMutt
To be honest we’ve scored the runs to win a lot lately. What has been lacking is pitching (both starting, and more importantly RP) our offensive production has been at least passable. I know that we are an incredibly talented line-up. My feeling is that we are about to get white hot, hopefully a hot streak that will last in the post-season. We are simply too good for such a statistically anomalous rut to continue.
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.
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