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Braves, Mets Kick Off Season Rivalry
Written by Jonathan on April 5, 2008 – 2:45 pmWith severe thunderstorms threatening in the Atlanta area last night, the opening game of the Mets/Braves series was postponed until May 20th. Today, with showers still fairly persistent in the area, Tim Hudson (0-0, 2.57) is set to square off against John Maine (0-0, -.–) in the opener of a now two-game series against the Mets. This series sets the stage for a season-long rivalry between the Braves (1-3) and the Mets (2-1).
In the 18 games played between the two squads last season, the final result was a 9-9 split. I think at this point, that is the mark that both sides will be shooting for this season; noone wants to be on the losing side of this series at the end of the season. The Mets have bumped Mike Pelfrey from his start tomorrow to keep Santana on schedule Sunday to pitch against Glavine and the Braves.
Hudson’s looking for a little more run support from the Braves’ bats than he received in the season opener against the Nationals, in which he only issued 3 hits across 7 innings of work. The Braves ended up falling 3-2 in that game with Hudson receiving a no decision.
We’ll see if the weather holds out for the game today. The forecast looks as if the rain should start to taper off around the start time of the game. Turner Field handles water pretty well, so hopefully we’ll only see a slight delay, if the game is delayed at all. The game’s at 3:55, so we have a little bit of time to handle rain delays.
Tags: John Maine, New York Mets, Tim Hudson
Posted in Game Threads | 87 Comments »
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Let’s hope the rain is gone for good for us. I need some baseball!
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
…..And it’s a very shitty day here at Turner Field. It’s spitting rain but thankfully not very cold. Hopefully the BlackBerry makes it through the game. The Braves are about to take the field.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Jose Reyes is up first for the Mets…2-2 grounder to Prado. 4-3
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Castillo grounds out to Hudson, 2 outs.
The rain’s tapering off.
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
you at the game JT?
I’m at home watching but I hate games on Fox.
1-2-3 to star the game by hudson!
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Wright grounds out to Prado. Mets down 1-2-3 in the first.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, we’re here at the game JB, glad to have you along.
Escobar strikes out. Kotsay and Chipper with back-to-back singles. Tex at the plate.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Full count to Tex…walk….bases loaded for McCann.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
McCann drives one deep to right. Sac fly. Runners on first and third for Francoeur.
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
y’all are lucky you’re at the game. It’s on Fox today so we have to listen to Tim McCarver and Joe Buck.
In case you’re wondering how I feel about them, just check out my last post on my site.
McCann knocks in the RBI and we’re on the board.
I’ll be at the game tomorrow afternoon.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
We’ll be here too JB. Hopefully for slightly better weather…
Full count to Francoeur….strikes out swinging, stranding two.
Braves lead 1-0.
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
That would qualify for “Andruw Would’ve Swung at That” if you’re counting, Jonathan
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I’m surprised Chipper didn’t make the DL after that play
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Chipper takes care of the grounder from Beltran.
Delgado snakes one past the diving Escobar for a single.
Church singles to center. Kotsay fires to third but Chipper gets taken out by Delgado.
Double play opportunity, safe at first. One run in.
1-1 tie.
By Travis on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
prado rushed that play when he didnt have to
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
He looks okay, JB. Hopefully he’s fine after the hit.
Schneider strikes out to end the inning. 1-1 heading to the bottom of the second.
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Jonathan where’s your “Andruw…Swung at that” counter?
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Diaz flies out to right to start the inning.
I agree, Travis, hard to tell in the wet conditions how some of these plays are going to go.
Prado gets jammed but lifts it over the second baseman’s head for a single.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Hudson bunts the third strike foul. Not sure why we kept the bunt on there.
We decided it was too much to keep up with, JB….and with how it’s going, we may have to take down the othe counter. Kotsya’s doing well.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Yunel strikes out for the second time today to end the second. 1-1 still into the 3rd.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Maine strikes out on 3 straight pitches.
Reyes grounds out to first.
Castillo down looking….1-2-3 inning.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Kotsay flies out to deep center. Chipper singles by first. Tex at the plate. Hopefully Tex can get the bat going soon.
By Travis on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Diaz just missed a homer
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Definitely looked similar to the one he snaked inside the foul pole the other night, just a little farther out this time.
Frenchie and Diaz both with RBI singles, 3-1 Braves. Prado up with 2 on, 2 out.
Questionable call at first to end the inning.
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I’m surprised I’ve gone two whole days w/o really talking about Hampton….
I guess I’m saving it for a really good post tomorrow about his myriad of mishaps.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I think we’re all just over it at this point, JB.
Long at bat to Beltran here….line out to Kotsay…counter stays at zero.
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Who else wants a CG from Hudson?
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I’d love to see it…we’re not a big CG club however. Hud’s thrown 69 through 4, so not too likely I don’t think.
The misty rain is falling again here at Turner.
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I doubt it too I just miss the days of CG’s in general. It used to be the standard.
How are the thumbs holding up at the Ted, Jonathan?
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Chipper!
3-3!
Now if Tex can get a stinkin’ hit
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
They were doing a little better before the rain started falling again. Overall, it’s good to be at a game.
Chipper singles, 3-3 on the day…
Tex with an RBI single! Finally. We need him to pick it up.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Braves lead 4-1 into the 5th. Church singles to lead off the inning. Pagan follows with a single to left. Runners on first and second.
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
DP and don’t bobble it here
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
that was a bad call.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I’m stopping blogging for the rest of the inning….this isn’t right.
By lisa on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
that was bull! the runner passed the one going home, there is an out right there….. bobby should of given it to the umps and gotten number 136!
By Brandon on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I hope this game rains out after the fifth so the mets wont have a chance to come back!!!
By lisa on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
got that right, i hate the mets
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I don’t really know what to say about that inning, guys. If the Mets come back in this one, I refuse to count it.
The riot in the stadium seems to have calmed down. I’m surprised Bobby didn’t get tossed.
By lisa on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
ok, so now really, bring on the t-storms
By lisa on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
andruw would of caught that by the way
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Hud’s just crossed the 100 pitch mark.
By lisa on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
anyone warming up
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Gotay into hit for Hudson. Decent outing for Hud, hopefully we can get him some run support for the W.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Someone’s up in the pen, lisa….but I can’t see who it is.
By lisa on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
there we go…….
By lisa on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
lets have chip go 4 for 4
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
RBI for Kotsay and he gets thrown out trying to stretch it into a double. 5-3 Braves….there’s a little insurance for Hudson.
By Travis on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
why is moylan pitching the seventh inning i thought he was the top setup man
By JBinATL on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Travis I guess technically Acosta is still the setup man even though he stunk against Pitt in that role this week. Moylan can setup and he may win it out over Acosta but we’ll see.
By lisa on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
i love moylan, i would actually like to see him close, i am not a soranio fan at all
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Good to see Moylan getting to face more than one batter.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I’m freezing…my updates’ll be a little sparse.
By Travis on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I like moylan to and i figure if soriano falters throughtout the season the job should become moylans but i still think moylan is a better setup man than acosta and moylan also has a little more experience
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Bases loaded, 2 out for KJ….GRAND SLAM!!!!!!
By Travis on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
glad to see kelly come on to get a pinch hit grandslam
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
9-3 Braves into the 8th.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
9-5 Braves headed to the bottom of 8. Ring gave up 2 in the 8th.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
11-5 Braves after 8. I need some hot chocolate.
By Jonathan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Ballgame! 11-5 Braves
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Let's hope the rain is gone for good for us. I need some baseball!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
…..And it's a very shitty day here at Turner Field. It's spitting rain but thankfully not very cold. Hopefully the BlackBerry makes it through the game. The Braves are about to take the field.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Castillo grounds out to Hudson, 2 outs.
The rain's tapering off.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
you at the game JT?
I'm at home watching but I hate games on Fox.
1-2-3 to star the game by hudson!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yeah, we're here at the game JB, glad to have you along.
Escobar strikes out. Kotsay and Chipper with back-to-back singles. Tex at the plate.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
y'all are lucky you're at the game. It's on Fox today so we have to listen to Tim McCarver and Joe Buck.
In case you're wondering how I feel about them, just check out my last post on my site.
McCann knocks in the RBI and we're on the board.
I'll be at the game tomorrow afternoon.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
We'll be here too JB. Hopefully for slightly better weather…
Full count to Francoeur….strikes out swinging, stranding two.
Braves lead 1-0.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
That would qualify for "Andruw Would've Swung at That" if you're counting, Jonathan
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm surprised Chipper didn't make the DL after that play
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
He looks okay, JB. Hopefully he's fine after the hit.
Schneider strikes out to end the inning. 1-1 heading to the bottom of the second.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Jonathan where's your "Andruw…Swung at that" counter?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Diaz flies out to right to start the inning.
I agree, Travis, hard to tell in the wet conditions how some of these plays are going to go.
Prado gets jammed but lifts it over the second baseman's head for a single.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hudson bunts the third strike foul. Not sure why we kept the bunt on there.
We decided it was too much to keep up with, JB….and with how it's going, we may have to take down the othe counter. Kotsya's doing well.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm surprised I've gone two whole days w/o really talking about Hampton….
I guess I'm saving it for a really good post tomorrow about his myriad of mishaps.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I think we're all just over it at this point, JB.
Long at bat to Beltran here….line out to Kotsay…counter stays at zero.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'd love to see it…we're not a big CG club however. Hud's thrown 69 through 4, so not too likely I don't think.
The misty rain is falling again here at Turner.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I doubt it too I just miss the days of CG's in general. It used to be the standard.
How are the thumbs holding up at the Ted, Jonathan?
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Chipper!
3-3!
Now if Tex can get a stinkin' hit
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
They were doing a little better before the rain started falling again. Overall, it's good to be at a game.
Chipper singles, 3-3 on the day…
Tex with an RBI single! Finally. We need him to pick it up.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
DP and don't bobble it here
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm stopping blogging for the rest of the inning….this isn't right.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I don't really know what to say about that inning, guys. If the Mets come back in this one, I refuse to count it.
The riot in the stadium seems to have calmed down. I'm surprised Bobby didn't get tossed.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hud's just crossed the 100 pitch mark.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Someone's up in the pen, lisa….but I can't see who it is.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
RBI for Kotsay and he gets thrown out trying to stretch it into a double. 5-3 Braves….there's a little insurance for Hudson.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Travis I guess technically Acosta is still the setup man even though he stunk against Pitt in that role this week. Moylan can setup and he may win it out over Acosta but we'll see.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm freezing…my updates'll be a little sparse.