Smoltz Goes For 3000

Written by Jonathan on April 22, 2008 – 5:40 pm

In the finale of a two-game series, the Braves (10-9) square off against the Nationals (5-15) who have struggled to find their offensive stride lately.  The real point of tonight’s game however is John Smoltz (3-0) who is currently at 2,996 career strikeouts after striking out 10 in his last outing.  With 4 more strikeouts, Smoltz will become only the 16th player to ever reach that mark.

Other items of note for tonight’s game:  The Braves are on a five-game win streak in which they have outscored their opponents 31-6.  John Lannan (0-2) will be taking the mound for the Nationals.  Nothing is really important tonight outside of Smoltz’s shot at history.  Is tonight the night?  His photo graces the season tickets for tonight’s game; it must be so.


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30 Responses to “Smoltz Goes For 3000”

  1. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Here we go folks. No Ks for Smoltz in the top of the first, but there’s still time.

    72 degrees, beautiful baseball weather.

  2. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Braves down 1-2-3 in the first. 0-0 into the second.

  3. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Johnson down on strikes….2997 for Smoltzie!

  4. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Kearns down on strikes. 2998 for Smoltz!

  5. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Willie Harris, RBI double, 1-0 Nationals.

  6. By Travis on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    hi

  7. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Hey Travis, how’s it going tonight.
    Smoltz is 2 away. :)

  8. By Travis on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    pretty good just doing some studying for a test

  9. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    I’m not too jealous of you ;) but I’m glad you’re keeping up with the game with us.
    Into the top of the third.

  10. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Lannan down on strikes. 2999!

  11. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Felipe Lopez down on strikes. 3000 for Smoltz!!!!!

  12. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    1-0 Nats after 3. Smoltz got his 3000, time to focus on winning.

  13. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Zimmerman and Johnson down on strikes. Smoltz is at 6 on the night.

  14. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    1-0 Nationals after 5. Quick game so far.

  15. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    1-0 Nationals at the 7th inning stretch. Smoltz with 10 Ks on the night. Let’s get Smoltzie some run support!

  16. By Travis on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    too bad smoltz cant get the win

  17. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Yeah, very disappointing. This is that lack of clutch offense I’ve been talking about.

  18. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    1-0 Nationals, top of the 9th. We need some offense!!
    Campillo in to pitch.

  19. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    This is going downhill pretty quickly. 3-0 Nationals, 1 out, 2 on.

  20. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    6-0 Nationals. *sigh*

  21. By Shaun on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    Were the tickets really different for the 300 level, or did the 300 level folks just have a different plan (half-season, etc.)? That’s weird. But hey, it was great to be there to witness history. And a great pitching duel up until the end.

  22. By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply

    It was definitely a great night to be at the ballpark. I’m not sure if it was a different plan. All of the ticket codes I saw on them were the same, just had Glav’s picture.

  23. By Susan on Apr 23, 2008 | Reply

    It was a great night to be at the ballpark! I had goosebumps when Smoltzy got 3000. It was awesome to witness it in person!

    Tough loss. Very frustrating….

  24. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Here we go folks. No Ks for Smoltz in the top of the first, but there's still time.

    72 degrees, beautiful baseball weather.

  25. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Hey Travis, how's it going tonight.
    Smoltz is 2 away. :)

  26. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    I'm not too jealous of you ;) but I'm glad you're keeping up with the game with us.
    Into the top of the third.

  27. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    1-0 Nationals at the 7th inning stretch. Smoltz with 10 Ks on the night. Let's get Smoltzie some run support!

  28. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Yeah, very disappointing. This is that lack of clutch offense I've been talking about.

  29. By Shaun on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Were the tickets really different for the 300 level, or did the 300 level folks just have a different plan (half-season, etc.)? That's weird. But hey, it was great to be there to witness history. And a great pitching duel up until the end.

  30. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    It was definitely a great night to be at the ballpark. I'm not sure if it was a different plan. All of the ticket codes I saw on them were the same, just had Glav's picture.

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