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Young Talents Open Mets Series
Written by Jonathan on April 25, 2008 – 7:10 pmJair Jurrjens (2-2, 3.20) faces off against Mike Pelfrey (2-0, 3.18) tonight in the first game of a three-game series against the division rival Mets. This is the first trip to Shea Stadium for the Braves this season and they’re looking to get above .500 with a win tonight (11-11 right now). The Mets are 11-10, half a game ahead of the Braves right now.
The key for the Braves in this series is the offense. With Jurrjens, Hudson and Smoltz on the mound, we should be able to rely on some solid starts from our pitching staff. It will come down to the offense getting on the board early and the clutch hits when we have scoring opportunities. With those, we have a great shot at taking a series win.
Tags: Jair Jurrjens, Mike Pelfrey, New York Mets
Posted in Game Threads | 74 Comments »
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
And we’re underway, first pitch from Pelfrey to Kelly Johnson.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Leadoff walk to KJ. Yunel bunts him over to second. 1 out.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Intentional walk to Chipper. They’d rather face Tex with Chipper’s hot bat right now.
RBI single to center for Tex. 1-0 Braves. 1 out.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Brian McCann walks. Bases loaded for Frenchie.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Francouer breaks his bat with a grounder. Chipper forced out at home. 2 out. Bases still loaded for Diaz.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Diaz strikes out on a terrible pitch. Braves only get 1 and strand 3.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Yunel’s injured and out of the game with an injury to his throwing hand. Prado replacing him at short.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
- Reyes down on strikes. 1 out.
- Luis Castillo grounds out back to Jurrjens. 2 out.
- David Wright grounds out to second. 3 out.
1-2-3 inning is a good start. The first inning always seems to be a tough one for us.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Blanco singles past short. 6 game hitting streak for Gregor.
- Jurrjens sac bunts Blanco over to second. 1 out.
- Johnson pops out to third. 2 out.
- Blanco moves over to third on a pass ball.
- Prado grounds out to first. 3 out.
That’s 4 left on base in two innings. Still a problem.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 2nd:
- Beltran lines out to first. 1 out.
- Ryan Church grounds out. 2 out.
- Angel Pagan strikes out. 3 out.
2 perfect innings for Jurrjens so far.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Chipper with a lead off single up the middle.
- Tex flies out to left. 1 out.
- McCann singles up the middle as well. Runners on first and second.
- Francoeur hits into a 1-6-3 double play.
Stranded runner #5.
By Akshay Amaraneni on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
There goes Bobby, #1 on the year
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 3rd:
- Anderson singles to center.
- Casanova singles to left. Runners first and third.
- Pelfrey sac bunt. Runners second and third. 1 out.
- Reyes grounds out to Jurrjens. 2 out. Runners still at second and 3rd.
- Castillo runs the count full and walks. Bases loaded.
- Wright walks on some great pitches from Jurrjens. Bobby out to argue and is ejected from the game. 1 run in. 1-1 game.
By Akshay Amaraneni on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
These are absolutely awful calls.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 3rd, cont:
- Beltran walks. Another run in. 2-1 Mets.
Jurrjens is severely rattled by the calls by the umpire.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Terrible calls on some of these pitches indeed, Akshay.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Another walk for Jurrjens. 3 runs walked in in a row. 3-1 Mets.
This is not how to play a game against your division rival.
By Akshay Amaraneni on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Castillo was struck out, Wright was struck out on three pitches…horrible calls.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Finally out of the inning. 3-1 Mets.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Diaz walks
- Blanco singles. Runners first and second.
- Jurrjens bunts the runners over to second and third. 1 out.
- Johnson flies out to left. Diaz tags and scores. 2 out. 3-2 Mets.
- Prado flies out to center. 3 out.
Well, we got one back. Hopefully Jurrjens can settle back in.
By Akshay Amaraneni on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Yunel’s being taken for X-rays on his index finger.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- Anderson flies out to left. 1 out.
- Casanova grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Pelfrey pops out to second. 3 out.
Easy inning for Jurrjens, he needed that.
By Rue's Bro on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
What’s Rue gonna do without Yunel?
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
I’m sure she’ll try to find a way to go take care of him.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 5th:
- Chipper grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Tex flies out to deep center. 2 out.
- McCann doubles to left.
- Frenchie with a double off the fence in left. McCann scores. 3-3 game.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 5th, cont:
- Diaz grounds out to second. 3 out.
Good to see some two-out offense.
By Smitty on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Good evening, sports fans.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 5th:
- Reyes flies out to right. 1 out. Francoeur looked decent on that play.
- Castillo grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Wright grounds out to short. 3 out.
These are the innings Jurrjens needs.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Hey Smitty, how are you?
By Smitty on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
I’m great.
Mrs. Smitty has gone out of town for the weekend leaving me to feed, bathe, and trade baseball cards with both Smitty jrs.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Haha, well that sounds like a good weekend to me.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Jurrjens singles for the first Braves pitcher hit of the year.
By Smitty on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
1st hit by a braves pitcher this year!
By Smitty on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
KJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th:
- Blanco grounds out to first. 1 out.
- Jurrjens staying in to bat. Singles up the middle.
- Kelly Johnson strokes one over the fence in left. 2 run homer.
5-3 Braves.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Prado on an infield single.
Pelfrey’s coming out of the game.
By Akshay Amaraneni on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
I loved the swing by KeeJ, great hit
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Chipper to deep center, caught on the track by Beltran. 2 out.
- Tex doubles to left. Prado to third.
- McCann strikes out to end the inning.
5-3 Braves.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
- Beltran grounds out to Jurrjens. 1 out.
- Church strikes out. 2 out. Jurrjens’ 4th K of the night.
- Pagan flies out to Chipper in foul territory. 3 out.
I think Jurrjens may be about done for the night; he’s at 107 pitches.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 7th:
- Francoeur grounds out to first. 1 out.
- Diaz grounds out to first. 2 out.
- Blanco singles to left. That’s three hits on the night for him.
- Kotsay in to pinch hit. Singles to center. Blanco around to third.
Double switch for the Mets.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
X-rays negative on Yunel, nothing broken. He’s listed as day-to-day.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 7th, cont:
- KJ singles. One run in.
6-3 Braves. Runners on first and second.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 7th, cont:
- Prado grounds out to short. 3 out.
7th inning stretch, Braves lead by 3.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Ohman takes over for the Braves. Jurrjens only gave up 2 hits tonight and the 3rd inning walks were the only real damage.
Bottom 7th:
- Easley pinch hits for Anderson. Flies out to center. 1 out.
- Casanova walks. The Braves retired 11 in a row before that.
- Chavez walks. These are killing us!
- Reyes lines out to Francoeur, the runners don’t advance. 2 out.
- Castillo flies out to Chipper in foul territory. 3 out.
At least the walks didn’t hurt us this time around.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 8th:
- Chipper lines out to center. 1 out.
- Teixeira pops out to second. 2 out.
- McCann grounds out to short. 3 out.
Heart of the order down 1-2-3 in the 8th.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Ohman out. Boyer in.
Bottom 8th:
- Wright flies out to center. 1 out.
- Beltran grounds out to Chipper. 2 out.
- Church down on strikes on a pretty curve from Boyer. 3 out.
Mets still with only 2 hits tonight.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Top 9th:
- Francoeur grounds out to third. 1 out.
- Diaz strikes out. 2 out.
- Blanco walks.
- Ruben Gotay in to hit in the pitcher spot. Gotay grounds out on a swinging bunt. 3 out.
By Travis on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
hi
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Royce Ring in to close tonight.
Bottom 9th:
- Delgado strikes out. 1 out.
- Easley grounds out to Ring. 2 out.
- Casanova grounds out to Tex. 3 out.
6-3 Braves. Game over. Only two hits for the Mets tonight. Great game to start the road trip.
By Travis on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
just now getting off work
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Hey Travis. Great game tonight. How are you.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Wow, late night.
By Travis on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
im good just tired i added you to my mayspace
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
Alright, I’ll go take a look.
By Rue Grant on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
i’m travis’s myspace friend now too.
and i’m sad about yunel. but he’ll be ok. he’s tough. and if he’s not, well, i’ll nurse him back to health.
By Jonathan on Apr 25, 2008 | Reply
I’m pretty sure I said that would happen
By JBinAtl on Apr 26, 2008 | Reply
Rue, do you think they’ll let you near Yunel after that restraining order JS placed on you?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
And we're underway, first pitch from Pelfrey to Kelly Johnson.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Intentional walk to Chipper. They'd rather face Tex with Chipper's hot bat right now.
RBI single to center for Tex. 1-0 Braves. 1 out.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yunel's injured and out of the game with an injury to his throwing hand. Prado replacing him at short.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Blanco singles past short. 6 game hitting streak for Gregor.
- Jurrjens sac bunts Blanco over to second. 1 out.
- Johnson pops out to third. 2 out.
- Blanco moves over to third on a pass ball.
- Prado grounds out to first. 3 out.
That's 4 left on base in two innings. Still a problem.
By Akshay Amaraneni on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yunel's being taken for X-rays on his index finger.
By Rue's Bro on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
What's Rue gonna do without Yunel?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm sure she'll try to find a way to go take care of him.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm great.
Mrs. Smitty has gone out of town for the weekend leaving me to feed, bathe, and trade baseball cards with both Smitty jrs.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Prado on an infield single.
Pelfrey's coming out of the game.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
- Beltran grounds out to Jurrjens. 1 out.
- Church strikes out. 2 out. Jurrjens' 4th K of the night.
- Pagan flies out to Chipper in foul territory. 3 out.
I think Jurrjens may be about done for the night; he's at 107 pitches.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 7th:
- Francoeur grounds out to first. 1 out.
- Diaz grounds out to first. 2 out.
- Blanco singles to left. That's three hits on the night for him.
- Kotsay in to pinch hit. Singles to center. Blanco around to third.
Double switch for the Mets.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
X-rays negative on Yunel, nothing broken. He's listed as day-to-day.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Ohman takes over for the Braves. Jurrjens only gave up 2 hits tonight and the 3rd inning walks were the only real damage.
Bottom 7th:
- Easley pinch hits for Anderson. Flies out to center. 1 out.
- Casanova walks. The Braves retired 11 in a row before that.
- Chavez walks. These are killing us!
- Reyes lines out to Francoeur, the runners don't advance. 2 out.
- Castillo flies out to Chipper in foul territory. 3 out.
At least the walks didn't hurt us this time around.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Alright, I'll go take a look.
By Rue Grant on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
i'm travis's myspace friend now too.
and i'm sad about yunel. but he'll be ok. he's tough. and if he's not, well, i'll nurse him back to health.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm pretty sure I said that would happen
By JBinAtl on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Rue, do you think they'll let you near Yunel after that restraining order JS placed on you?