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Smoltz Goes For 3000
Written by Jonathan on April 22, 2008 – 5:40 pmIn 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.
Tags: John Lannan, John Smoltz, Washington Nationals
Posted in Game Threads | 30 Comments »
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.
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Braves down 1-2-3 in the first. 0-0 into the second.
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Johnson down on strikes….2997 for Smoltzie!
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Kearns down on strikes. 2998 for Smoltz!
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Willie Harris, RBI double, 1-0 Nationals.
By Travis on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
hi
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Hey Travis, how’s it going tonight.
Smoltz is 2 away.
By Travis on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
pretty good just doing some studying for a test
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.
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Lannan down on strikes. 2999!
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Felipe Lopez down on strikes. 3000 for Smoltz!!!!!
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
1-0 Nats after 3. Smoltz got his 3000, time to focus on winning.
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Zimmerman and Johnson down on strikes. Smoltz is at 6 on the night.
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
1-0 Nationals after 5. Quick game so far.
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!
By Travis on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
too bad smoltz cant get the win
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, very disappointing. This is that lack of clutch offense I’ve been talking about.
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
1-0 Nationals, top of the 9th. We need some offense!!
Campillo in to pitch.
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
This is going downhill pretty quickly. 3-0 Nationals, 1 out, 2 on.
By Jonathan on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
6-0 Nationals. *sigh*
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.
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.
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….
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.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hey Travis, how's it going tonight.
Smoltz is 2 away.
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.
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!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yeah, very disappointing. This is that lack of clutch offense I've been talking about.
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.
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.