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Braves Face First-Place Marlins
Written by Jonathan on April 15, 2008 – 6:43 pmIt’s only a dozen games into the season, but I don’t think many people had the Marlins at the top of the potent NL East at any point this season. Nevertheless, as the Braves (5-7) head into Florida to start a three-game series against the Marlins (7-5), that’s exactly the case. The Braves currently find themselves in fourth place with only the Washington Nationals behind them.
The Miami weather will be a nice change for the Braves who have played their last two series in Colorado and Washington. Tonight, Jair Jurrjens (1-1, 4.38) faces off against Scott Olsen (1-0, 4.61) in the series opener. It will be interesting to see how the bullpen fairs after today’s events where we lost yet another reliever. Peter Moylan was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow strain and is back in Atlanta for an MRI. Hopefully he won’t be gone long. Buddy Carlyle has taken his place for the time being.
The Braves have faired well against Scott Olsen in the past, scoring 10 runs in 4 innings against him in the last outing between the two. The offense has been streaky at best lately so hopefully they can find their stride tonight and we can see Jair go deep into the game to take a little stress off our bullpen tonight. Sidenote: it’s Jackie Robinson Day (Mark Kotsay will be sporting the #42 tonight; Bo Porter is doing so for the Marlins).
Tags: Florida Marlins, Jair Jurrjens, Peter Moylan, Scott Olsen
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By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
About 20 minutes until game time. Looks like the weather’s awesome for baseball down in Florida today. Too bad nobody actually goes to their games. I think we’re going to try to go to a Marlins game this year just so we can actually see what the stadium looks like during a game.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Top 1st:
Kelly Johnson lines out to second. 1 away.
Yunel Escobar flies out to Amezaga in short center. 2 down.
Chipper Jones singles down the right field line.
Mark Teixeira flies out to center.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
Ramirez grounds out to short. 1 out.
Uggla flies out to right. 2 out.
Hermida grounds out to third. 3 out.
1-2-3 for Jurrjens in the 1st. That’s good to see. 7 pitches.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Top 2nd:
Francoeur strikes out looking on three straight pitches. 1 out.
McCann strikes out on a check swing. 2 out.
Diaz flies out to right to Hermida. 3 out.
1-2-3 for Olsen in the 2nd. No real showing from the offense on either side yet this game.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 2nd:
-Willingham hits a 2-2 pitch past Chipper Jones for a leadoff single.
-Jacobs hits one to deep left field. Diaz makes the catch. 1 out. Willingham remains on first.
-Willingham steals second base. Good jump against Jair and McCann’s throw is a little late.
-Cantu check swings back to Jurrjens and Willingham is caught in a pickle between 2nd and 3rd. He’s tagged out at second. 2 out. Cantu reaches first on a fielder’s choice.
-Rabello with a soft grounder to first. 3 out.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Kotsay to deep left field. Caught on the track by Willingham. 1 out.
- Jurrjens strikes out swinging. 2 out. 3 Ks for Olsen on the night.
- Johnson grounds out to short. 3 out.
Another 1-2-3 inning for Scott Olsen. Not going to get runs this way.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 3rd:
- Amezaga grounds out to Escobar at short. 1 out.
- Olsen runs the count full. Strikes out for JJ’s 1st K of the night. 2 out.
- Ramirez grounds out to third. 3 out.
Another 1-2-3 inning for Jurrjens as well. Good outing so far. 0-0 after 3.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Escobar grounds out back to Olsen. 1 out.
- Chipper drops another one right on the right field line for a single.
- Teixeira hits a hard line drive to left. Caught just shy of the track. 2 out.
- Francoeur flies out to deep right-center. 3 out.
So Chipper has our only two hits tonight and we haven’t been able to do anything with them.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- Uggla lines out to Kelly Johnson. 1 out.
- Hermida strikes out. 2 Ks for Jurrjens. 2 out.
- Willingham walks on a good full count pitch from JJ.
- Willingham steals second again. McCann’s throw a little off target.
- Jacobs doubles into left field. Willingham scores. 1-0 Marlins.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 4th, cont:
- Cantu walked intentionally. Runners first and second.
- Rabello grounds out to second. 3 out.
Marlins on the board first, 1-0. Time for that clutch offense we’re seeking.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Top 5th:
- McCann grounds out to first. 1 out.
- Diaz singles to left.
- Kotsay flies out to center. 2 out.
- Jurrjens flies out to right. 3 out.
Still not much happening for the Braves.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 5th:
- Amezaga runs the count full. Flies out to left. 1 out.
- Olsen strikes out. 3 Ks for Jurrjens. 2 out.
- Ramirez grounds out to short. 3 out.
1-2-3 again for JJ. 73 pitches through 5 innings.
1-0 Marlins.
By smitty on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
good evening, sports fans.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th:
- Johnson singles to center.
- Escobar singles to right. Runners on first and second.
- Chipper flies out to left. 1 out.
- Teixeira flies out to right. KJ over to third. 2 outs.
- Francoeur dribbles one down to first. Hard tag on Francoeur as he gets thrown to the ground. He appears to be okay. 3 out.
The Braves strand two in their best chance of the night thus far.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Hey Smitty. Fairly quick game tonight and a little lonely updating by myself. How are you?
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
Uggla doubles to lead off the inning. Yet another lead off runner given up by the Braves. Overall, JJ’s been decent tonight however in that category.
Hermida strikes out swinging. JJ’s fourth K of the night. 1 out.
Willingham hits one over Kotsay’s head. I think that may be number two on the counter. Triple for Willingham. 2-0 Marlins.
By Rue Grant on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
who needs a laptop when i have JT?
By smitty on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
everything’s cool at casa de smitty.
wish the bats could come alive. funny seeing jeffrey whine about being knocked down.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th, cont:
- Jacobs intentionally walked. Runners first and third.
- Cantu strikes out. 2 out.
- Rabelo flies out to center. 3 out.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Haha, thank ya Rue. I know you’re waiting to catch a glimpse of Buddy on TV.
I think he had a little bit of an argument, it was a harsh tag, but oh well.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Top 7th:
- McCann lines out to center. 1 out.
- Diaz grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Kotsay reaches on an Uggla error.
- Prado pinch hitting for Jurrjens. Pops out to first. 3 out.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Chris Resop in to replace Jurrjens
Bottom 7th:
- Amezega singles to left.
- Andino shows bunt and strikes out. 1 out.
- Ramirez hit by pitch.
- Uggla hits one back to Resop. Resop misplays it but gets the runner at second. 2 out.
Royce Ring coming in to replace Resop.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Jurrjens’ line on the night:
6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB (2iBB), 5 K
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 7th, cont:
- Ross grounds into a force out to short. 3 out.
Olsen’s night is done and he’s being replaced by Pinto.
Olsen’s line:
7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Top 8th:
- Kelly Johnson singles back up the middle for a lead off runner.
- Escobar breaks his bat and a 6-3 double play results. 2 out.
- Chipper strikes out looking. 3 out.
Running out of time, guys.
By smitty on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
a night for broken bats!
By Travis on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
hi everyone
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th:
- Willingham grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Jacobs with a flare to right. Drops for a double.
- Cantu walked intentionally. Runners on first and second.
- Rabelo singles. Bases loaded.
Ring’s done. Buddy Carlyle coming into the game.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Hey Travis, how are you?
I presume Rue is now glued to the TV. Lots of broken bats this season already it seems.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th, cont:
- Amezega flies out to short. 2 out.
Ohman coming in to replace Buddy. Short night, Rue, but at least he played.
By Travis on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
im good just now getting on the net
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th, cont:
- Helms in to pinch hit for Pinto. Ohman falls behind 3-0. Gets two strikes to take it to 3-2. Ohman walks him.
Another walked in run! I’m really sick of this. I’m pissed actually.
3-0 Marlins.
By Travis on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
me to im about ready to give up the braves are gonna pitch like this all season they wont do very good
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
You’re not missing too much here. The Braves aren’t looking that great tonight.
By smitty on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
come on, ohman. focus
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
I’m just agitated. You can’t expect to win baseball games when you’re just giving up free runs.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th, cont:
- Ramirez gets behind quickly 0-2. And somehow….Ohman walks him.
4-0 Marlins.
WTF?!
By Travis on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
i hate that moylans on the dl i dont think acosta can handle the closer’s role whats yall opinion on that
By Travis on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
they are gonna have to quit walking batters
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Whether he can or can’t, he’s going to have to at this point. Personally, I thought Moylan was a much better bet for the role than Acosta. And actually, I partially think he may be better for the role than Soriano at times.
By Travis on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
i agree with you i think i would rather see moylan in the ninth than soriano
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th, cont:
- Uggla with a full count. Flies to deep left. Diaz makes the catch on the track. 3 out.
4-0 Marlins.
By Smitty on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Wait.
Is this a bad dream, or are we getting blanked by the fish?
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Unless we’re all having the same dream, it’s not.
By Smitty on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Wait! I saw the Marlins catcher on Prison Break!
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
He could’ve caught that had he gone around the wall instead of over it.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Kevin Gregg in to pitch for the Marlins.
Top 9th:
- Teixeira strikes out looking. 1 out.
- Francoeur flies out to left. 2 out.
- McCann with a full count. Flies out to left. 3 out.
1-2-3 for the heart of the order in the 9th. That pretty much defines the night.
By Mike on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
This season is starting to become a bad dream…..
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
So that’s the ball game tonight. Pretty pathetic and depressing to watch to be honest.
No offense. No bullpen. Nothing.
Shut out by the Marlins……
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Can’t say I disagree with you there, Mike.
By Smitty on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
We got owned by a totally below average pitcher.
By Rue Grant on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
::shakes head::
shut out. by the effing marlins.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
…..but, Buddy pitched.
By Jonathan on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
and honestly, it was the highlight of my game-watching too
By Cheyanne on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
Wow…I am going to need Braves pitching to stop getting hurt…this is only the what third week of the season…I have been a Braves fan all my life as a South Florida native I have learned that the Braves have always had trouble with the Marlins…it is like they play on their level…
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
About 20 minutes until game time. Looks like the weather's awesome for baseball down in Florida today. Too bad nobody actually goes to their games. I think we're going to try to go to a Marlins game this year just so we can actually see what the stadium looks like during a game.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
Ramirez grounds out to short. 1 out.
Uggla flies out to right. 2 out.
Hermida grounds out to third. 3 out.
1-2-3 for Jurrjens in the 1st. That's good to see. 7 pitches.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 2nd:
-Willingham hits a 2-2 pitch past Chipper Jones for a leadoff single.
-Jacobs hits one to deep left field. Diaz makes the catch. 1 out. Willingham remains on first.
-Willingham steals second base. Good jump against Jair and McCann's throw is a little late.
-Cantu check swings back to Jurrjens and Willingham is caught in a pickle between 2nd and 3rd. He's tagged out at second. 2 out. Cantu reaches first on a fielder's choice.
-Rabello with a soft grounder to first. 3 out.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 3rd:
- Amezaga grounds out to Escobar at short. 1 out.
- Olsen runs the count full. Strikes out for JJ's 1st K of the night. 2 out.
- Ramirez grounds out to third. 3 out.
Another 1-2-3 inning for Jurrjens as well. Good outing so far. 0-0 after 3.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Escobar grounds out back to Olsen. 1 out.
- Chipper drops another one right on the right field line for a single.
- Teixeira hits a hard line drive to left. Caught just shy of the track. 2 out.
- Francoeur flies out to deep right-center. 3 out.
So Chipper has our only two hits tonight and we haven't been able to do anything with them.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- Uggla lines out to Kelly Johnson. 1 out.
- Hermida strikes out. 2 Ks for Jurrjens. 2 out.
- Willingham walks on a good full count pitch from JJ.
- Willingham steals second again. McCann's throw a little off target.
- Jacobs doubles into left field. Willingham scores. 1-0 Marlins.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 4th, cont:
- Cantu walked intentionally. Runners first and second.
- Rabello grounds out to second. 3 out.
Marlins on the board first, 1-0. Time for that clutch offense we're seeking.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
Uggla doubles to lead off the inning. Yet another lead off runner given up by the Braves. Overall, JJ's been decent tonight however in that category.
Hermida strikes out swinging. JJ's fourth K of the night. 1 out.
Willingham hits one over Kotsay's head. I think that may be number two on the counter. Triple for Willingham. 2-0 Marlins.
By smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
everything's cool at casa de smitty.
wish the bats could come alive. funny seeing jeffrey whine about being knocked down.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Haha, thank ya Rue. I know you're waiting to catch a glimpse of Buddy on TV.
I think he had a little bit of an argument, it was a harsh tag, but oh well.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Jurrjens' line on the night:
6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB (2iBB), 5 K
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 7th, cont:
- Ross grounds into a force out to short. 3 out.
Olsen's night is done and he's being replaced by Pinto.
Olsen's line:
7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 8th:
- Willingham grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Jacobs with a flare to right. Drops for a double.
- Cantu walked intentionally. Runners on first and second.
- Rabelo singles. Bases loaded.
Ring's done. Buddy Carlyle coming into the game.
By Travis on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
i hate that moylans on the dl i dont think acosta can handle the closer's role whats yall opinion on that
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Whether he can or can't, he's going to have to at this point. Personally, I thought Moylan was a much better bet for the role than Acosta. And actually, I partially think he may be better for the role than Soriano at times.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Unless we're all having the same dream, it's not.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
He could've caught that had he gone around the wall instead of over it.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
So that's the ball game tonight. Pretty pathetic and depressing to watch to be honest.
No offense. No bullpen. Nothing.
Shut out by the Marlins……
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Can't say I disagree with you there, Mike.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 8th, cont:
- Helms in to pinch hit for Pinto. Ohman falls behind 3-0. Gets two strikes to take it to 3-2. Ohman walks him.
Another walked in run! I'm really sick of this. I'm pissed actually.
3-0 Marlins.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
You're not missing too much here. The Braves aren't looking that great tonight.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm just agitated. You can't expect to win baseball games when you're just giving up free runs.