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Smoltz Tries To Snag Series Win
Written by Jonathan on April 27, 2008 – 12:43 pmAfter falling in another one-run loss yesterday to the Mets (12-11), the Braves (12-12) look to John Smoltz (3-1, 0.78) to capture the series win against the division rivals. Smoltz is hot right now, striking out a total of 20 in his last two outings combined. He also leads all of MLB with an average of 7.75 strikeouts per game. With the 3000K milestone behind him now, he can just focus on getting the wins.
The Braves are still lacking the offensive and defensive prowess of Yunel Escobar and Chipper Jones today, which was visibly a problem in yesterday’s game. The lineup today as a result is a little strange, with Francouer moving up into the three-spot ahead of Teixeira. We’ll see how this pans out compared to yesterday’s offense, which struggled to put runs together.
A win today would move the Braves to 4-1 against the Mets this season and back above .500 (and the Mets in the division standings). Of all pitchers to have on the mound, Smoltz is the one you want to have to close out a rivalry series. The Mets are bringing Nelson Figueroa(1-1, 4.05) to face Smoltz. Figueroa has struggled at times this season, giving up 9 earned runs in 20 innings of work.
Tags: Chipper Jones, John Smoltz, Nelson Figueroa, New York Mets, Yunel Escobar
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By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
About 15 minutes until game time. Hopefully the weather is better there than it is here.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
hey do you know if chipper is gonna play today
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Hey Travis-
Chipper’s on the bench again today.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
dang we really need him in the lineup
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
yunel is out too. i wonder when he’ll be better.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
i dont know but they both need to get healthy and get back in the lineup
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Hopefully Yunel’ll be back for the Nationals series…Chipper too. We need both of them.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
how’s everyone doing
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 1st:
- Johnson lines out to center. 1 out.
- Blanco flies out to center. 2 out.
- Francoeur strikes out swinging. 3 out.
Braves down 1-2-3 quickly in the top of the 1st. Not a good thing.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I’m doing alright, Travis. Pretty rainy here in Atlanta still so we’re just hanging out on the couch watching the game.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
yeah yall are probably getting the rain we had friday night
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Looks like we should have rain off and on this week.
Leadoff hits . . . we give up way too many of those still.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
im just setting here keeping up with game and studying for a final exam i have to take tommorow and im dreading it
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
- Reyes hits a leadoff double to right.
- Castillo grounds out to Prado. Reyes to third. 1 out.
- Wright strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Wild pitch to Beltran. Reyes scores. 1-0 Mets.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
you’ll do just fine.
that was UGLY. i didn’t even know how to score that at first. not cool. come on John.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 1st, cont:
- Beltran strikes out swinging. 3 out.
Stupid run to give up…..that’s all I have to say about that.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
hey the rain stopped. maybe we can still go play baseball after the game.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
yall play baseball after the game
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
that sounds like fun
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I’m sure we can find somewhere that won’t be too muddy. Charles may come too.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
If you start driving now, you might make it in time, Travis
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
yeah wish i could but ive gotta study for this exam its gonna be a tough one and id probably have to take out a loan to get gas to come that way my truck likes to drink the gas lol
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
not all the time but when we were down in florida for spring training the four of us played catch on the beach for a few hours. i play softball every friday night for my company’s team, and i sucked it up this friday because i was pissed that i got stuck in right field. normally i play left/center, but the team we played had a bunch of guys who would place the ball in right field. they did that in the beginning, but after they figured out that i could actually catch and actually throw, they started placing the ball on the left side of the field, so i pretty much just stood out there while all the hits went to the other side. so then when i finally got one hit to me and entirely wasn’t paying attention, i made a very stupid error and am still not over it. so i insist on practicing now.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
ic i miss playing baseball i dont have time to just go out and play a little fun game anymore
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Tex strikes out. 1 out.
- McCann singles.
- Kotsay singles to center. McCann to second.
- Prado hits into a 6-4-3 double play to end the inning. 3 out.
Once again, potential destroyed by a double play. I’m frustrated by the Braves right now.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
it’s hard to get a full-fledged pickup game, but even if it’s just a few of us throwing around or hitting at each other, that’s a good start.
personally i’d love to play on multiple teams and play all the time. i’m not great, but i have the basics down.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
i miss it too. I’ve been wanting to try out for the Atlanta men’s adult baseball league for awhile…. but apparently I have to go get my knee checked out first, or at least that’s what Rue keeps telling me.
Well when you and your truck find your way here, we’ll have Braves tickets for you.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
both jonathan and charles are really good at basebally. charles is actually friends with ryan zimmerman (well, they share the same best friend and know each other through him) and played with him for a lot of years, and jonathan wants to join the Atlanta Men’s Baseball League.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
yeah every summer me and my familly members try to play a baseball game after our familly reunion i enjoy it very much to
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
by basebally, i mean baseball. my fingers get excited.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
when i was younger and played ball every year i was pretty good at it but then i quit playing when i got in high school so im not as good anymore
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
i wish i knew more people that liked to play baseball around here. i’d try to get a pickup game going every other weekend or something. maybe i’ll look into doing that anyways.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
with me going to school two days week and then working full time for a farmer putting in on a average of 50 hours a week i dont find much time for baseball or anything fun like that
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
i hear ya, Travis. My last year of college I worked two jobs off and on and took a pretty hefty course load. And then I got out of school and started working 80 hours a week. I’ve tried to cut that back recently however.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 2nd:
- Church strikes out swinging. 1 out.
- Deglado walks on a full count.
- Casanova two-run home run to right-center. 3-0 Mets.
Smoltz is starting to favor his shoulder a lot. Not a good sign.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
dang it we dont need him to get injured
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
That’s the truth, our pitching woes are deep so far this year.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
we are gonna have to have some clutch hitting this game
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 2nd, cont:
- Chavez flies out to short center. 2 out.
- Figueroa chops one off the plate. Infield single.
- Reyes walks. Runners on first and second.
Buddy Carlyle warming up in the pen.
- Castillo singles to center. Bases loaded.
- Wright grounds back to Smoltz. 3 out.
Well, I guess that could have been worse.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
well yall if i dont say a whole lot its because im studying i have to get serious about this test but ill keep checking in to see the score
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Psh, studying….how overrated. Kidding…..kinda.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
well this test is over six chapters and there is alot of information or i wouldnt be worried about it as much
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Heh, I understand. We’ll be here.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Lillibridge grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Smoltz flies out to right. 2 out.
- Johnson walks.
- Blanco walks. Johnson down to second.
- Frenchie grounds out to second. 3 out.
Two more left on base. We need Chipper and Yunel back.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
we need to stop this mets offense.
good grab tex. i hope we keep him. i wish there was a way to make him stay.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 3rd:
- Beltran pops out to Tex in foul territory. 1 out.
- Church lines out to Francoeur. 2 out.
- Delgado homers to left. 4-0 Mets.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
jeff francoeur is looking more jeff-like. finally.
nice HR by delgado. granted, that’s not what i wanted to see.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I’d like to see us keep him as well, I just wonder if our front office is willing to lay out for an extended, high-dollar contract. Tex’s next contract is going to be his money-maker, and we all know how Boras is when it comes to negotiating those. I mean, hell, the man got $18 mil a season for Andruw.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 3rd, cont:
- Casanova singles.
- Chavez flies out to Kotsay. 3 out.
Tough day so far. No offense at all.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Tex with a leadoff double for the Braves. About time.
- McCann flies out to left. 1 out.
- Kotsay strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Prado flies out to left. 3 out.
Leadoff double and we can’t even advance the runner. Pathetic.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- Figueroa strikes out swinging. 1 out.
- Reyes grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Castillo singles to left.
- Wright strikes out. 3 out.
Quicker inning for Smoltz. 5 Strikeouts on the day.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
i’m going to have to use that for my scorecard. i’m slacking. i seriously can’t believe colin was so obsessed with brent lillibridge. wtf.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 5th:
- Lillibridge grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Gotay in to hit for Smoltz and walks.
- KJ grounds out to first. Gotay to second. 2 out.
- Blanco lines to short. 3 out.
Smoltz done after 4. That’s a combined 7 innings by our 1-2 starters this time around the rotation. We have 0 RISP hits today. 0-6.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Buddy Carlyle in to pitch for the Braves. Too much middle relief lately.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
we have to get healthy. we’re a great team, but not with 2/3 of it injured.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
well this is probably buddy’s last out.
By Susan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Hey everyone, I just sat down to catch the 2nd half of the game. What is going on today?? This does not look good.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 5th:
- Beltran doubles to deep center.
- Church pops out to third. 1 out.
- Delgado intentionally walked.
- Casanova grounds into a force at second. 2 out. Runners at first and third.
- Chavez walks. Bases loaded.
- Figueroa strikes out looking. 3 out.
Barely escaped another one.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Hey Susan. Definitely nothing exciting to report so far in the game. Smoltz left after 4 innings showing some obvious discomfort in his shoulder again. He gave up two homers as well.
Outside of that, our offense is flat.
How’re you today?
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
the braves website is reporting that Tom glavine will pitch tuesday and chipper and escobar could return to the lineup but it also reports that soriano feels some discomfort in his shoulder.
By Susan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Poor Smoltzy. That’s tough to hear. Looks like Carlyle did a pretty good job last inning. I’m ready to see our offense come to life and get back in this game.
Good base running Frenchy!
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th:
- Francoeur singles to left.
- Tex doubles off the wall in center. Francoeur scores from first.
4-1 Mets.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
ooh that one was close. good running for francoeur.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, I saw that Travis. Glavine is still on track to be reactivated this week. I’m a bit hesitant about the Braves still trying to bring Soriano back with him hurting still. I’m trying to throw together an injury update, but there are just so many.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- McCann flies out to center. 1 out.
- Kotsay singles to right. Tex scores.
4-2 Mets.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Prado singles to right. Kotsay around to third.
Figueroa’s done for the day. Smith coming in to pitch for the Mets.
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
JT, thanks for stopping by so my blog isn’t so lonely.
Gee… does anyone else wannna come say hi?
I’m all by myself and HB is still in OK.
ho-hum
(que violin music)
At least the Braves are finally showing signs of life.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
You should have come here to watch the game! We have room on the couches.
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Put in Heilman!
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Lillibridge grounds into a fielders choice but avoids the double play. Kotsay scores. 2 out.
4-3 Mets.
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for the invite. I can’t today.
Braves Blog just needs a little love.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Pena flies out to left. 3 out.
Well, at least we’re on the board. Although it’s a one-run game right now, and we know what that means.
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Where did your friends go, JT?
Are you pullin a JB?
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Well you and HB are welcome to come watch games whenever. I’ll behave, I promise.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
It happens man. My friends don’t like me
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
hey JB!
i’m glad we’re catching up. we need another inning like that.
and congrats to little brent lillibridge on his first major league rbi. and thank goodness he’s quick!
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Ohman in to pitch for the Braves.
We’ll have to plan a little in advance of some away games to get together, JB.
Maybe you’re the one that runs off my friends.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
oh my gosh that poor kid got hit in the side of the face…. seriously that doesn’t look good at all! i hope he’s ok!
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I dunno, that didn’t look good. That’ll leave a mark. Hope it wasn’t a Braves fan, they have a hard enough time at Shea as it is.
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
If he got hit in the face hard enough he probably looks like Brent Lillibridge now.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
That’s not right man . . . but pretty funny either way.
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I found a picture of Lillibridge’s high school yearbook pic.
Check it out.
http://www.leconcombre.com/concpost/fr/postcard4/alfred_e_neuman.jpg
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
you’re ridiculous JB. funny though.
i hope we can recover and score MORE than just one more run. we’ve got time though.
nice catch blanco!
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
- Reyes strikes out. 1 out.
- Castillo doubles down the left field line.
- Wild pitch moves Castillo to third.
- Wright singles. Castillo scores.
5-3 Mets.
- Beltran to deep left. Blanco makes the catch on the track. 2 out.
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
But it’s not a one run game any more so we will win.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th, cont:
- Wright picked off at first. 3 out.
Great move by Ohman and great play by Tex.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
As long as we can get the game tied without having to cross through being one run down, then we have it all locked up.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Scott Schoeneweis in to pitch for the Mets.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
top o the order. i’m pumped and ready!
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
The Metros are gay.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
aren’t most?
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
my excitement is waning.
By Susan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Stay excited Rue….the best is yet to come!
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
No….all.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I shall call him . . . Tie-Game-Tex.
Glad you’re still lurking around, Susan. JB’s got a habit of running people off
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 7th:
- Kelly Johnson flies out about a foot short of the right-center fence. 1 out.
- Blanco grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Frenchie doubles to left.
- Teixeira to the exact same spot at Kelly Johnson. Church makes the catch. 3 out.
My prediction was so so close.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Schoeneweis and Smoltz much share the same early-90s stylist. Smoltz with the pants, Schoenweis with the mustache.
We are HEXED in that right center air!
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
much= must
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
well maybe the braves can get em next time
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I’m baaaaaack
By Susan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
ha ha…lurking. That’s fun.
The park barely held that ball. I really thought it was going out.
By JBinATL on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
You giving up already Travis?
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
nope not giving up yet
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
You better not be, Travis
Lurking is fun . . . but harassing JB is even more fun. Glad we have some people around to keep me company today. It gets lonely at times haha.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
When’s HB coming home, JB?
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 7th:
- Church flies out to right. 1 out.
- Delgado crushes one to right-center.
6-3 Mets. Delgado’s second homer of the day.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
well im still here probably will be here for the whole game just not saying alot
By Susan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I think the Mets are just taking batting practice on us.
By Susan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Good play by Lillibridge!
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 7th, cont:
- Casanova singles up the middle.
- Chavez grounds into a 6-3 double play. 3 out.
Hard to catch up when we keeping giving up runs.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
It seems that way, they’re up to 12 hits on the day.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
it is sort of sad. i want my yunel and chipper back. damn.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Me too….
And I still maintain that my preseason choice was infinitely better than Colin’s.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Pedro Feliciano in to pitch for the Mets.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 8th:
- Brian McCann grounds out to first. 1 out.
- Kotsay grounds out back to Feliciano. 2 out.
- Prado flies out to deep right. 3 out.
Going to have to rely on the top of the order in the 9th.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Chris Resop in to pitch . . . batting practice some more?
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
do we know anything on peter moylan yet i hope he doesnt have to have elbow surgery but im afraid hes gonna have to
By Susan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I think we still have a chance to catch up with the top of our order coming up in the 9th. We just need to hold ‘em! No more batting practice…
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
i don’t know anything about moylan. i haven’t heard.
wasn’t watching for feliciano, reyes struck out on the 2-2 count, and castillo grounded out to lillibridge. three up three down.
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
now we gotta make a comeback against billy wagner
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th:
- Marlon Anderson strikes out. 1 out.
- Reyes strikes out. 2 out.
- Castillo grounds out to short. 3 out.
Time to face Wagner.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I was in the kitchen feeding the dogs delicious treats . . . so now I have to catch up..
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
wait, dog and not dogs?!
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
the cursed shea air.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I edited it, sorry Rue. I gave some to both of them. Sheesh.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I think the Braves are just in denial about Moylan. I say if he needs the surgery, get to work and let him recover. Tommy John is a full year recovery at a minimum.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
About time someone gets a hit off of Wagner! Good work Matty.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
We’ve missed 5 home runs today by about a foot each.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Top 9th:
- Lillibridge onto the track in left. 1 out.
- Matt Diaz singles.
- Johnson flies out to left. 2 out.
- Blanco strikes out looking. 3 out.
Well………I got nothing. I say 10 minutes until my phone rings for me to get harassed about this game.
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I guess I could sit here and come up with a new poll question….that one has been up for awhile.
Anyone have any suggestions?
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
we gotta get our injured guys back in the lineup
By Travis on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
the braves are a better team than the way they are playing
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
That’s the truth. Our stats are terrible without Chipper. It hurt us last season, it’s hurting us again this year.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
oh kristi. you tell that woman she can’t talk her smack til she gets her pretty little ass to atlanta.
i love her.
that “not in our house” stuff we were talking about when the mets were in town holds true for us in nuevo york tambien.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
call charles. i wanna go play baseball.
JB,wanna come?
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
i’m trying, believe me. I think I’ll succeed soon though
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I just sent him a message. JB, screw cleaning, come with us.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
oh – did anyone watch the draft yesterday and see the dude (i can’t think of his name) who wore the pin striped suit, polka-dot tie, and plaid collared shirt all of mismatched colors? WHO was that guy’s wardrobe person – stevie wonder?
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I didn’t watch any of the draft. Nothing could be better than the look on Brady Quinn’s face in the 2007 draft as he fell farther and farther down the list though.
By Rue on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
baseball time (if i can get jonathan to go)
see you next time!
By Jonathan on Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
I’m definitely going. Anyone else want to go? New poll is up.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
That's the truth, our pitching woes are deep so far this year.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Heh, I understand. We'll be here.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
jeff francoeur is looking more jeff-like. finally.
nice HR by delgado. granted, that's not what i wanted to see.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'd like to see us keep him as well, I just wonder if our front office is willing to lay out for an extended, high-dollar contract. Tex's next contract is going to be his money-maker, and we all know how Boras is when it comes to negotiating those. I mean, hell, the man got $18 mil a season for Andruw.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Tex with a leadoff double for the Braves. About time.
- McCann flies out to left. 1 out.
- Kotsay strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Prado flies out to left. 3 out.
Leadoff double and we can't even advance the runner. Pathetic.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
i'm going to have to use that for my scorecard. i'm slacking. i seriously can't believe colin was so obsessed with brent lillibridge. wtf.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 5th:
- Lillibridge grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Gotay in to hit for Smoltz and walks.
- KJ grounds out to first. Gotay to second. 2 out.
- Blanco lines to short. 3 out.
Smoltz done after 4. That's a combined 7 innings by our 1-2 starters this time around the rotation. We have 0 RISP hits today. 0-6.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
we have to get healthy. we're a great team, but not with 2/3 of it injured.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
well this is probably buddy's last out.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hey Susan. Definitely nothing exciting to report so far in the game. Smoltz left after 4 innings showing some obvious discomfort in his shoulder again. He gave up two homers as well.
Outside of that, our offense is flat.
How're you today?
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Poor Smoltzy. That's tough to hear. Looks like Carlyle did a pretty good job last inning. I'm ready to see our offense come to life and get back in this game.
Good base running Frenchy!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yeah, I saw that Travis. Glavine is still on track to be reactivated this week. I'm a bit hesitant about the Braves still trying to bring Soriano back with him hurting still. I'm trying to throw together an injury update, but there are just so many.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Prado singles to right. Kotsay around to third.
Figueroa's done for the day. Smith coming in to pitch for the Mets.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
JT, thanks for stopping by so my blog isn't so lonely.
Gee… does anyone else wannna come say hi?
I'm all by myself and HB is still in OK.
ho-hum
(que violin music)
At least the Braves are finally showing signs of life.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for the invite. I can't today.
Braves Blog just needs a little love.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Pena flies out to left. 3 out.
Well, at least we're on the board. Although it's a one-run game right now, and we know what that means.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Well you and HB are welcome to come watch games whenever. I'll behave, I promise.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
It happens man. My friends don't like me
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
hey JB!
i'm glad we're catching up. we need another inning like that.
and congrats to little brent lillibridge on his first major league rbi. and thank goodness he's quick!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Ohman in to pitch for the Braves.
We'll have to plan a little in advance of some away games to get together, JB.
Maybe you're the one that runs off my friends.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
oh my gosh that poor kid got hit in the side of the face…. seriously that doesn't look good at all! i hope he's ok!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I dunno, that didn't look good. That'll leave a mark. Hope it wasn't a Braves fan, they have a hard enough time at Shea as it is.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
That's not right man . . . but pretty funny either way.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I found a picture of Lillibridge's high school yearbook pic.
Check it out.
http://www.leconcombre.com/concpost/fr/postcard4/alfred_e_neuman.jpg
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
you're ridiculous JB. funny though.
i hope we can recover and score MORE than just one more run. we've got time though.
nice catch blanco!
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
But it's not a one run game any more so we will win.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
top o the order. i'm pumped and ready!
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
aren't most?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I shall call him . . . Tie-Game-Tex.
Glad you're still lurking around, Susan. JB's got a habit of running people off
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm baaaaaack
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
ha ha…lurking. That's fun.
The park barely held that ball. I really thought it was going out.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
When's HB coming home, JB?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 7th:
- Church flies out to right. 1 out.
- Delgado crushes one to right-center.
6-3 Mets. Delgado's second homer of the day.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
It seems that way, they're up to 12 hits on the day.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Me too….
And I still maintain that my preseason choice was infinitely better than Colin's.
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I think we still have a chance to catch up with the top of our order coming up in the 9th. We just need to hold 'em! No more batting practice…
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
i don't know anything about moylan. i haven't heard.
wasn't watching for feliciano, reyes struck out on the 2-2 count, and castillo grounded out to lillibridge. three up three down.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
We've missed 5 home runs today by about a foot each.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
That's the truth. Our stats are terrible without Chipper. It hurt us last season, it's hurting us again this year.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
oh kristi. you tell that woman she can't talk her smack til she gets her pretty little ass to atlanta.
i love her.
that "not in our house" stuff we were talking about when the mets were in town holds true for us in nuevo york tambien.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
i'm trying, believe me. I think I'll succeed soon though
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
oh – did anyone watch the draft yesterday and see the dude (i can't think of his name) who wore the pin striped suit, polka-dot tie, and plaid collared shirt all of mismatched colors? WHO was that guy's wardrobe person – stevie wonder?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I didn't watch any of the draft. Nothing could be better than the look on Brady Quinn's face in the 2007 draft as he fell farther and farther down the list though.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm definitely going. Anyone else want to go? New poll is up.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hey Travis-
Chipper's on the bench again today.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
yunel is out too. i wonder when he'll be better.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hopefully Yunel'll be back for the Nationals series…Chipper too. We need both of them.
By Travis on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
how's everyone doing
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm doing alright, Travis. Pretty rainy here in Atlanta still so we're just hanging out on the couch watching the game.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
you'll do just fine.
that was UGLY. i didn't even know how to score that at first. not cool. come on John.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 1st, cont:
- Beltran strikes out swinging. 3 out.
Stupid run to give up…..that's all I have to say about that.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm sure we can find somewhere that won't be too muddy. Charles may come too.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
not all the time but when we were down in florida for spring training the four of us played catch on the beach for a few hours. i play softball every friday night for my company's team, and i sucked it up this friday because i was pissed that i got stuck in right field. normally i play left/center, but the team we played had a bunch of guys who would place the ball in right field. they did that in the beginning, but after they figured out that i could actually catch and actually throw, they started placing the ball on the left side of the field, so i pretty much just stood out there while all the hits went to the other side. so then when i finally got one hit to me and entirely wasn't paying attention, i made a very stupid error and am still not over it. so i insist on practicing now.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Tex strikes out. 1 out.
- McCann singles.
- Kotsay singles to center. McCann to second.
- Prado hits into a 6-4-3 double play to end the inning. 3 out.
Once again, potential destroyed by a double play. I'm frustrated by the Braves right now.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
it's hard to get a full-fledged pickup game, but even if it's just a few of us throwing around or hitting at each other, that's a good start.
personally i'd love to play on multiple teams and play all the time. i'm not great, but i have the basics down.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
i miss it too. I've been wanting to try out for the Atlanta men's adult baseball league for awhile…. but apparently I have to go get my knee checked out first, or at least that's what Rue keeps telling me.
Well when you and your truck find your way here, we'll have Braves tickets for you.
By Rue on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
both jonathan and charles are really good at basebally. charles is actually friends with ryan zimmerman (well, they share the same best friend and know each other through him) and played with him for a lot of years, and jonathan wants to join the Atlanta Men's Baseball League.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
i wish i knew more people that liked to play baseball around here. i'd try to get a pickup game going every other weekend or something. maybe i'll look into doing that anyways.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
i hear ya, Travis. My last year of college I worked two jobs off and on and took a pretty hefty course load. And then I got out of school and started working 80 hours a week. I've tried to cut that back recently however.