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Nats In Town For Two
April 21, 2008 – 5:50 pmThe Braves (9-9) start a two-game series against the Nationals (5-14) tonight at Turner Field. The Nationals got off to a great 3-0 start but have since had a 2-14 record. The Braves have fought back from a 5-9 record to get back to .500 baseball with a four-game winning streak, outscoring their opponents 24-3 in those four games. They hope to keep that hot streak up tonight as they face Washington, who has recorded 2 of their 5 wins this season against the Braves.
The big question mark tonight is Chipper Jones, who left yesterday’s game early with a strained quad, but was listed in the lineup for tonight that was issued earlier on in the day. It will be interesting to see if, and how long, he plays tonight. I think if we have a lead, Bobby will take him out and rest him. It’s time to keep the win streak going as Tim Hudson (2-1) faces off against Matt Chico (0-3). Hopefully Huddy has shaken any remnants of the flu bug that had him looking a little sour in his last start.
Tags: Matt Chico, Tim Hudson, Washington Nationals
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By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
And we’re underway. Just settling into my seat for the game.
Leadoff single for Guzman.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Great assist at home for Francoeur. Why do people run on him??
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Yunel clearly safe at first on his sac bunt but called out. Bobby out to argue.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
One run in for the Braves on a Chipper Jones sac fly.
1-0 Braves after 1.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Nice 4-6-3 by the Braves to end the top of the 2nd.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Solo shot to dead center for McCann. 2-0 Braves.
Runners now on first and third on singles to Diaz and Blanco (who’s in the game for Kotsay).
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Prado with his second double of the game. He has 7 hits on the season now, 3 doubles and 2 triplles among them.
4-0 Braves.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Diaz is 2 for 2. Keep him in platoon, Bobby!
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Hudson walks with the bases loaded.
6-0 Braves.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Amazing assist for Yunel, throwing Lopez out at the plate from about 6 steps in the outfield.
By Rue Grant on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
you’re all alone here arent you
no fear, rue is here!
By Rue Grant on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
have i ever mentioned my love of yunel?
buddy is out. yunel is my man.
te quiero, yunel. te quiero mucho.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
So how mad are you at Yunel getting thrown at again?
By Rue Grant on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
would you like the direct quote?
By Rue Grant on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
“I WILL BEAT SOME ASS
i will fly up to washington and kick that dude’s ass from here to kingdom come if he hurts my baby”
sigh. my gosh i’m such a freaking loser.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
But entertaining nonetheless.
7-1 Braves.
By Rue Grant on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
well, you know me and obsessions…. i’m really bad at them. just not really in my character.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
But at least this one is a good one.
7-2 Braves, 7th inning stretch.
By Rue Grant on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
so i get done watching buddy, and then i hear the yunel music. what a night. what a night.
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Heh, well I’m glad we got the win and you got to see Yunel and Buddy…
By JBinAtl on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Sup y’all? Still there?
I know it’s late but I thought I’d see what the Blast people were doing.
Great win tonight!
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Heh, are we ever not here? We live here!
By JBinATL on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Hey man!
I’m glad we bumped into y’all yesterday. It was cool to meet you and Rue. Did y’all go to the game tonight?
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
It was nice to finally meet you too. Charles and I went tonight, Rue was out watching on TV at home.
When are you guys headed out next?
By JBinATL on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
The only game I could possibly make this week is Wed night. I haven’t made plans yet but I could come meet ya there if you’re going that night.
Great game yesterday and a great day for baseball.
By JBinATL on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
PS. Mets lost today. That’s nice
By Jonathan on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, the Cubs poured it on in the 8th. Great to see!
I’m not sure about Wednesday for me yet, we’ll see. I’ll definitely be there tomorrow to watch Smoltz go for 3000.