Philadelphia Completes Sweep Over Atlanta With A 3-2 Win.
by SCrebel10 on Sep 7, 2011 10:53 PM EDT
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This just wasn't the Braves series.
Philadephia completed the sweep over Atlanta thanks to a Ross Gload walk-off single off Peter Moylan.
The Phillies plated only one run against Braves starter Brandon Beachy, as Raul Ibanez homered in the second inning to make it a 1-0 game.
Other than that, Beachy was dazzling. He gave up only two hits and the one run while striking out seven and walking one in 5.2 innings pitched.
Phillies starter Roy Oswalt had a no-hitter through five innings, but Michael Bourn broke it up with a double to center field to start the sixth inning. Two batters later, Chipper Jones singled to center, scoring Bourn and tying the game at one.
Atlanta took the lead in the seventh inning. Jason Heyward singled to start the inning, and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt from Alex Gonzalez. Freddie Freeman followed with a single that scored Heyward and gave Atlanta a 2-1 lead.
That lead however, was short lived. Jonny Venters came in from the bullpen to pitch the eighth inning, and promptly gave up a single to John Mayberry. Mayberry advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a single from Placido Polanco to tie up the game again.
Peter Moylan pitched the ninth inning for Atlanta. A one-out walk to Ibanez and a single from Carlos Ruiz put runners on first and second for pinch hitter Ross Gload. Gload lined a slider down the right field line for a single that scored Ibanez and ended the game with a score of 3-2 Phillies.
WP: Ryan Madson
LP: Peter Moylan
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This series was poopy
So very, very poopy
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Thanks Ben
We could definitely use more of your snarky comments right now.
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by -InsertWittyNameHere- on Sep 8, 2011 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I really am asking this in the nicest possible way.
Do you ever have anything positive to say about the Braves? Or maybe the better question.. do you ever feel the compulsion to say something negative about the Braves and decide not to?
I’m really not trying to get on your case here; I just wonder if you realize how depressing all your negativity is?
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
worst possible outcome
especially with the results giving the Phillies some confidence against the Braves’ still very formidable bullpen
would be very nice if the Braves can sweep the DH on Thursday
by LEastCoastBears on Sep 7, 2011 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
This sucked.
They better come out pissed tomorrow and run over everyone. I’m already tired of this.
Twitter: @TAlmeyda
So much for the closed-door extended meeting (asschewing) last night…
by TBuzz on Sep 7, 2011 11:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am not happy with u sir :)
Didn’t u say Ibanez reallly really sucks or something on the preview? When I read that I just knew he would torch us this series. I HATE KARMA
by PhuckthePhillies on Sep 8, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
There is a fanpost on TGP that details the remarkably consistent 25 game hot & cold streaks of Ibanez over the past 2 seasons. He just entered into a hot period the other day…he averages like .300+ during hot streaks and sub .150 during cold streaks…it is quite the statistical anomaly.
5/12/13 and counting...
He must plan those 25 game hot streaks whenever he sees Atlanta on the schedule. First it was Rollins, then Victorino, then Howard, and now Ibanez kicks our ass regulary.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
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by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2011 3:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
October will be a cold spell, if I’m not mistaken…so there may be hope.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
by cthabeerman on Sep 8, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That article was phenomenal.
I really enjoyed it when I read it some time back.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
The next 4 days will determine
… if the rest of September will be stressful. Best case, Braves are 10.5 up (sweep DH, sweep Cards)… worst case, 2.5 up (lose both in NY, get swept in STL).
Your collection at Banana Republic is quite superb…
/wife told mecsi
by TBuzz on Sep 7, 2011 11:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If we start next week only 2.5 up
there will be no coming to Talking Chop, because it is going to be Negative City
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Sep 7, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to Negative City! Feel free to be as miserable as possible during your stay here!
Worst regards,
Debbie Downer
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by TonyAlmeyda on Sep 7, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Only 2.5 is not much at all…..I don’t know why everyone keeps saying we are a lock for the playoffs. We could easily get passed here soon if we keep this up.
by WeStillHaveBobby on Sep 7, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Ain’t this the truth…
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Sep 7, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s a big if….it’s not like your rooting for the Mets. This game and series meant very little to either team…regardless of the outcome, the Phils would go on to win the division and the Braves the wild card. The pitching staffs of both teams are too good to go on any significant losing streak that will ultimately change their fate.
5/12/13 and counting...
As far as the division is concerned, maybe this series meant little, but don’t downplay the mental end of it. I am a little tired of hearing it meant little. The mental confidence the Braves could have gained had they won the series in undeniable. Unfortunately it went the other way.
"I Farted" - Me, everday
It's pretty unlikely that the Braves lose all 5 games
And it’s even more unlikely that the Cardinals win those 5 games.
They definitely still have a firm grip on a playoff spot, but they need to get it together.
by Undocorkscrew on Sep 8, 2011 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm happy we'll have some Minor League reports to make us feel better...
(oops)
by TBuzz on Sep 7, 2011 11:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think.......
AS OF RIGHT NOW AND LATELY, this speaks volumes of who our best starter has been, Mr. B.Beachy!!!! If he does not get some starts in the playoffs, this team needs to re-evaluate its coaching staff
Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep.
Also,
I’m very excited to have Mr. PeMo, back in the pen, this makes for one of the most formidable pens in the majors, IMO the best, by far.
PeMo just needs a little more work, to get out some kinks and rust, but by playoffs he should be fun. This teams long-term focus should be on Milwaukee and getting healthy, not Philly. Hopefully, for the final some-odd series left, we can get the top of the order going, mayb we will see J-Hey at the #2, and a bump down for Prado? to light a flame under Prado’s ass. Honestly, I feel, when Prado goes, this team goes.
All the pieces are in their proper place, is just a matter of getting healthy, and SOME FUCKING CONSISTENCY!!!
Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep.
Another thing…I hope the Brewers chew up the Phillies this weekend. They deserve it for what they just did to us.
Twitter: @TAlmeyda
Progress!!!!!!!!!!
Progress can be seen from the beginning of the series.
First game “0” runs,
Second game only doubled by Philly,
Third game tie game until the bottom of the 9th.
Peter needed the work, Jason got a hit, etc. better than being shut out for 3 games.
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
Good to see Heyward hitting!
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
by BravesFaninAZ on Sep 8, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
just be glad
that this is only the first week of September, rather than the first week of October
plenty of time for the team to right the ship
by LEastCoastBears on Sep 7, 2011 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
Clearly
we must repay them at the end of the month for what they did. Whether it gets us a division win (not going to happen, I realize) or not is irrelevant. We need to prove to ourselves and the rest of baseball, that we can beat the damn Phillies!
That's the thing about baseball, no time clock. Anything is possible until the last out.
with Utley getting a concussion from that bean ball, that series could get interesting. It was clearly not intentional and the Phils have not been one to follow Tony LaRussa’s playbook when it comes to retaliation…in fact they never really retaliate…but if Utley ends up in Morneau land, I can see that changing.
5/12/13 and counting...
Maybe. But everybody that saw it knows it wasn’t intentional. Just seems like an easy way to get distracted if you force yourself to take it personally, if Manuel is worth his salt he’ll steer away from it. With that being said, that’d be a lot of fun to watch right?
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.
The game situation, body language O’Flaherty, and reaction by McCann made it pretty obvious that is wasn’t intentional…I was just saying that some teams…LaRussa, ahem…don’t care about intentions. I think the Phils should just plunk Nyger Morgan instead and make everyone happy.
5/12/13 and counting...
Too bad Heyward wasn't batting higher in the order
or maybe he’d have driven in a few.
I saw nuzzing.
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.
Today Facebook told me that exactly one year ago I was talking shit about the Phila teams. Who would’ve known that applies today as well.
Oh well, like several people have said, this series didn’t matter too terribly much in the grand scheme of things. We were likely to be the WC no matter what. Maybe it will be a “chip on the shoulder” situation if we play them in the playoffs.
"One thing I’ve learned as a Phillies fan is that a lot of people hate our team and its fans."-commenter on The Good Phight
Tomorrow:
Bourn
Chipper
McCann
Uggla
Freeman
Prado
Heyward
Gonzalez
Do it. Prado is killing us at the top of the lineup.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2011 3:15 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh yeah?
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
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by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2011 1:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
depressing
the good thing is Heyward and Beachy both had great nights. Also nice to see Chipper back in the #3 hole.
I doubt it will happen but we really need Freeman to sit out those games tomorrow so he can feel better come this weekend against the Cardinals. I guess game one lineup
1. Bourn CF
2. Constanza LF
3. Prado 3B
4. Hinske 1B
5. Uggla 2B
6. Heyward RF
7. Ross C
8. Wilson SS
Game 2
1. Constanza RF
2. Richardson CF
3. Chip 3B
4. McCann C
5. Diaz RF
6. Hinske 1B
7. Gonzo SS
8. Lugo 2B
neither of those lineups are pretty but its kind of what i figure will happen with us going into a big series against STL. Having one of your starters play two games would be rough. I believe the lineup for game 2 will strongly depend on how we do in game 1.
lugo was released
ESPN can give the Philthies all the verbal BJs they want, Braves will still clinch the east!
by suicide bunting is a sin on Sep 8, 2011 7:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Game 1 lineup
If they are thinking, I bet Constanza gets to start against Chris Schwinden — he may be the only guy on the team who’s actually seen the kid (Buffalo, North division of Int’l league).
Schwinden, in 145.2 innings for Buffalo went 8-8 with a 3.95 in 26 starts. One homer every 10 IP, 8K per 9 innings, ~3:1 K-to-walk ratio. 1.28 WHIP. Buffalo as a team was 21 games below .500, 20.5 games behind Pawtucket. They weren’t last, but only because Rochester completely sucked.
"Forget Roy Halladay or Clayton Kershaw or Cliff Lee, the NL Cy Young Award should go to O’Ventrel." - David Schoenfield, ESPN.com, 8/19/11
More about Schwinden
Spin: Schwinden ran out of gas late in the year at Triple-A Buffalo, posting a 5.63 ERA in August, then allowing two runs in 4.1 innings at Lehigh Valley in a 72-pitch effort in his final Triple-A outing on Saturday.
Source: http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/32025/chris-schwinden
"Forget Roy Halladay or Clayton Kershaw or Cliff Lee, the NL Cy Young Award should go to O’Ventrel." - David Schoenfield, ESPN.com, 8/19/11
Game 2
Uggla and Bourn wont sit out the 2nd game, and id say depending on the pitcher neither will Heyward
Well, I’m really not concerned or bummed out by the sweep. I’m worried about the offense though and the big swings we see too often. I can’f say that I like the approach. I can’y wait to see the rooks some more. I bet one/two of these rooks will take Lowe’s spot in the playoffs. What’s up with Prado by the way?
He was forced to bunt in the game. Him and Gonzalez. Let the boys swing dammit. I hate small ball.
God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.
Cliff Lee
Threw a complete game shutout with 6 strikeouts. What worries me is he completed this feat by throwing only 100 pitches. He probably could have pitched 13 innings if the game were tied. In the playoffs, we need to get to the Brewers and Phillies bullpens. Their rotations are not too shabby.
The problem we’re having with Lee is that he just doesn’t walk anybody (< 2 BB/9). That means he’s throwing strikes, so you need to be ready to hit at any point in the count once you see a pitch you like. You’re not gonna wear out guys like that (unless it’s 98°F in an Atlanta summer, but we’re past that now) — you have to beat them with production. That’s also why Maddux had ridiculously low pitch counts, BTW.
We’ve gotten to him in the past – the other night just didn’t work as he was really on his game.
"Forget Roy Halladay or Clayton Kershaw or Cliff Lee, the NL Cy Young Award should go to O’Ventrel." - David Schoenfield, ESPN.com, 8/19/11
Any reason why Moylan was used instead of Kimbrel in the 9th? Why is Fredi messing with what worked so well all season right now? I mean, I get giving Moylan some time to throw, but CMON!
God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.
We were on the road
At Home Kimbrel pitches the 9th, on the road you save your close until you either need him or hes the only option left.
I don't understand this. We needed a scoreless inning. I'd rather use Kimbrel to get those 9th innings outs.
God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.
Okay, Kimbrel gets 3 up, 3 down.
But, who do you close out the game with? Would you risk sending Kimbrel back out for a second inning? You always play to end the game with your closer. That’s the default.
by aaaaandTheBravesWin on Sep 8, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Playoffs? Not if Sept continues like this.....
Wow, talk about stinking up the joint — to me this shows that this team is either coasting to a perceived guaranteed wild card slot OR is merely the best of the the mediocre in the NL.
Performance overall for the last week or so has been abysmal and this does not look like a team that will succeed in postseason, assuming the golden ticket gets punched.
While I’d like to beat the Phillies now, as long as we beat them in the post-season, that’s all that matters.
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
I would just like to point out
the last 3 days sucked royal donkey ass. Not even peasant donkey ass. Royal.
God I hate Philadelphia.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
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