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Jurrjens Attempts To End Slide
Written by Jonathan on April 30, 2008 – 4:11 pmThe Braves are on a three-game losing streak and are looking to Jair Jurrjens to help end the road trip on a high note this afternoon against the Nationals. Jurrjens (3-2, 3.45) has been the most consistent hurler in a rotation that has been severely plagued by injuries already this season. There’s no reason to doubt why the Braves have high hopes for him in the future of the pitching staff.
The Braves have given the Nationals 4 of their 10 wins thus far this season. As I said yesterday, they always seem to have our number no matter how each team is doing. Hopefully today, with Chipper and Yunel settled back into the lineup, we can get the offense going and put some strong numbers on the board.
Tags: Jair Jurrjens, Washington Nationals
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By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Silly daytime games…..
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 1st:
- Blanco grounds out to first. 1 out.
- Escobar flies out to center. 2 out.
- Chipper flies out to left. 3 out.
Braves down 1-2-3 in the first.
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Silly daytime game and silly 2 game series…
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
I couldn’t agree more, Susan. I don’t really know what’s up with the schedule this season so far. You watching the game today?
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
- Lopez grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Guzman strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Zimmerman grounds out to short. 3 out.
Good start for Jair. It’s nice to have one consistent pitcher on our staff this season.
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Just listening to the radio at work right now – but will be headed home soon to catch it on TV.
Jurrjens seems comfortable on the mound. He needs to break the injury curse.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Teixeira grounds out to second base. 1 out.
- McCann flies out to center. 2 out.
- Francoeur grounds out to second. 3 out.
1-2-3 again for the Braves.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
At this point, I say we just dump Hampton; I’m pretty sure he is the injury curse.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Am I the only one that is creeped out by Nick Johnson’s mustache?
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 2nd:
- Johnson lines out to Kotsay. 1 out.
- Milledge flies out to center. 2 out.
- Kearns flies out to center. 3 out.
Good quick inning for Jurrjens. 8 pitches. Kept Kotsay busy out there in center.
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
I agree 100%. We could get 3 or 4 RELIABLE pitchers with his salary. Geez.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Or try to keep Tex………
I just think he’s the bad karma for the pitching staff b.c we always count on him being there and have to find fillers instead of a stable arm.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Kotsay doubles to center. Milledge dives for the ball but comes up without it. Lastings is hurt. Trainers out to check on him. Looks like he’ll be okay to continue.
- Gotay flies out deep right. Kotsay to third. 1 out.
- Squeeze play attempted, Jurrjens unable to make contact with the very far outside pitch. Kotsay’s out. 2 out. Nothing Jurrjens could do to get that one.
- Jurrjens grounds out to short. 3 out.
Gotay’s playing for Kelly Johnson who was scratched before the game.
I like the aggressive play, but it hurts to lose scoring opportunities.
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Definitely, I think team moral and confidence is huge. Our pitching staff hasn’t had much of either this season. The excitement of having Glavine back was quickly demolished by the string of never-ending injuries.
Man, our scoring opportunities never seem to go our way…..
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
What’s the scoop on KJ?
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
KJ experienced some lower back stiffness in pregame warmups and was scratched. He should be back in the lineup on Friday.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 3rd:
- Estrada grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Mackowiak strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Hill grounds out to Chipper. 3 out.
Both pitchers have faced the minimum through 3.
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
I love Kelly so I hate to see him on the bench. But it doesn’t sound serious so that’s a relief.
Pitchers duel so far…
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Definitely a pitching matchup. I like having Blanco on the base path. He’s a great runner.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Blanco walks to lead off the inning.
- Escobar breaks his bat to third. Blanco out at second. 1 out.
- Chipper strikes out looking. Escobar steals second. 2 out.
- Teixeira grounds out to second. 3 out.
Two leadoff batters reaching base . . . still nothing.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- Lopez singles over short.
- Guzman bunts back to Jurrjens. Lopez out at second. 1 out.
- Zimmerman grounds to short. Guzman out at second. 2 out.
- Nick Johnson strikes out swinging. 3 out.
Great play by Jurrjens to get the lead runner on the bunt.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 5th:
- McCann flies out to right. 1 out.
- Francoeur flies out to center. 2 out.
- Kotsay flies out to center. 3 out.
Not much for the Braves there. Halfway through the game in an hour.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 5th:
- Milledge grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Kearns grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Estrada grounds out back to Jurrjens. 3 out.
Another 8 pitch inning for Jair. He’s rolling today.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th:
- Gotay grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Jurrjens grounds out to short. 2 out.
- Blanco doubles off the right field wall.
- Yunel flares one to right. Blanco scores.
1-0 Braves. Blanco’s quick!
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Chipper flies out to deep center. 3 out.
Finally, a little spark of offense. Not much, but I’ll take it.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
- Mackowiak doubles into the right-center gap.
- Hill bunts back to Jurrjens. Out at first. 1 out. Mackowiak to third.
- Lopez grounds to Tex, throw to the plate. Runner’s safe. Lopez reaches on the fielder’s choice.
1-1 Game. Not a great throw at all by Tex.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th, cont:
- Guzman flies out to left. 2 out.
- Lopez steals second.
- Zimmerman grounds out to short. 3 out.
Jurrjens still looking good.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 7th:
- Teixeira grounds out to first. 1 out.
- McCann flies out to center. 2 out.
- Francoeur flies out to right. 3 out.
We just have no offense . . . . . ever.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 7th:
- Johnson flies out to center. 1 out.
- Kearns grounds out to short. 2 out.
- Estrada grounds out to short. 3 out.
Jurrjens still going strong. 84 pitches so far.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 8th:
- Kotsay singles.
- Gotay bunts. Kotsay to second. 1 out.
- Diaz grounds out to third. Kotsay to third. 2 out.
- Blanco did something.
- Escobar got out somehow. 3 out.
Blown chance there.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Blaine Boyer in to pitch.
Bottom 8th:
- Johnson flies out to center. 1 out.
- Mackowiak strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Pena grounds back to Boyer. Pena reaches on the error.
- Pena thrown out trying to steal second. 3 out.
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Perfect throw by Mackey!
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 9th:
- Chipper ground out to first. 1 out.
- Tex singles to right.
- McCann pops out to second. 2 out.
- Francoeur grounds into a force play at second. 3 out.
Going to take extras if we want to win this one.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Hey Susan….make it home?
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Home sweet home!
This game has been speedy! I wouldn’t mind some extra innings….we gotta hold the nats!
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 9th:
- Lopez grounds out to the pitcher. 1 out.
- Guzman grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Zimmerman hit by a pitch.
Royce Ring in to pitch.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
It’s definitely been a quick game….
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 9th, cont:
- Ring hits Johnson.
Ring’s done.
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Wow, I’m not a guy….but OUCH!!
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, no kidding.
Jeff Bennett in to pitch.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 9th, cont:
- Milledge grounds out to second. 3 out.
Free baseball.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 10th:
- Kotsay strikes out swinging. 1 out.
I missed the rest of the inning. Rue stole my computer.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Manny Acosta in to pitch.
Bottom 10th:
- Kearns flies out to center. 1 out.
- Harris walks.
- Nieves singles past short. Runners first and second.
- Aaron Boone walks. Bases loaded.
- Lopez grounds into the 1-2-3 double play.
Wow, how did we pull that off.
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Amazing. I can’t believe we survived that.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 11th:
- KJ flies out to center. 1 out.
- Yunel singles up the middle.
- Chipper grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. 3 out.
Frustrating.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
I can’t either, but it’s not like we have the offense to follow through. It agitates me.
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Anyone going to Turner Field this weekend??
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
I’ll be there for all three, Susan. Yourself?
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 11th:
- Guzman grounds off of Acosta and over to Yunel. 1 out.
- Zimmerman flies out to right. 2 out.
- Johnson walks.
- Wild pitch moves Johnson to second.
- Milledge strikes out swinging. 3 out.
On to the 12th!
By Susan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Too many walks given up from our bullpen.
I will be there on Fri and Sat. Can’t wait!
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 12th:
- Tex doubles into the right field corner.
- Prado in to pinch run.
- McCann grounds out. Prado moves to third. 1 out.
- Frenchie grounds out. 2 out. Prado still at third.
-Kotsay singles past second. Prado scores.
2-1 Braves.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Well I’ll be there in the front row of 435, swing by and say hi
Hopefully we’ll have some good weather.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Top 12th, cont:
- Acosta strikes out swinging. 3 out.
All we need is three outs, guys!
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 12th:
- Kearns walks. Acosta had him 0-2 and walked on 4 straight.
- Harris singles to Prado at first. Runners on first and second.
- Nieves bunts through Manny’s legs. Bases loaded.
I can’t believe we do things like this.
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 12th:
- Belliard walks.
2-2 Game. WHAT THE HELL?!
By Jonathan on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Lopez singles into left-center.
3-2 Nationals. Game over.
I’m pissed off……..very pissed off.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I couldn't agree more, Susan. I don't really know what's up with the schedule this season so far. You watching the game today?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
- Lopez grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Guzman strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Zimmerman grounds out to short. 3 out.
Good start for Jair. It's nice to have one consistent pitcher on our staff this season.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
At this point, I say we just dump Hampton; I'm pretty sure he is the injury curse.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Am I the only one that is creeped out by Nick Johnson's mustache?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Or try to keep Tex………
I just think he's the bad karma for the pitching staff b.c we always count on him being there and have to find fillers instead of a stable arm.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Kotsay doubles to center. Milledge dives for the ball but comes up without it. Lastings is hurt. Trainers out to check on him. Looks like he'll be okay to continue.
- Gotay flies out deep right. Kotsay to third. 1 out.
- Squeeze play attempted, Jurrjens unable to make contact with the very far outside pitch. Kotsay's out. 2 out. Nothing Jurrjens could do to get that one.
- Jurrjens grounds out to short. 3 out.
Gotay's playing for Kelly Johnson who was scratched before the game.
I like the aggressive play, but it hurts to lose scoring opportunities.
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Definitely, I think team moral and confidence is huge. Our pitching staff hasnt had much of either this season. The excitement of having Glavine back was quickly demolished by the string of never-ending injuries.
Man, our scoring opportunities never seem to go our way..
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
What's the scoop on KJ?
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I love Kelly so I hate to see him on the bench. But it doesn't sound serious so that's a relief.
Pitchers duel so far…
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Definitely a pitching matchup. I like having Blanco on the base path. He's a great runner.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 5th:
- Milledge grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Kearns grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Estrada grounds out back to Jurrjens. 3 out.
Another 8 pitch inning for Jair. He's rolling today.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 6th:
- Gotay grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Jurrjens grounds out to short. 2 out.
- Blanco doubles off the right field wall.
- Yunel flares one to right. Blanco scores.
1-0 Braves. Blanco's quick!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Chipper flies out to deep center. 3 out.
Finally, a little spark of offense. Not much, but I'll take it.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
- Mackowiak doubles into the right-center gap.
- Hill bunts back to Jurrjens. Out at first. 1 out. Mackowiak to third.
- Lopez grounds to Tex, throw to the plate. Runner's safe. Lopez reaches on the fielder's choice.
1-1 Game. Not a great throw at all by Tex.
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Home sweet home!
This game has been speedy! I wouldn't mind some extra innings….we gotta hold the nats!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
It's definitely been a quick game….
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 9th, cont:
- Ring hits Johnson.
Ring's done.
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Wow, I'm not a guy….but OUCH!!
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Amazing. I can't believe we survived that.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I can't either, but it's not like we have the offense to follow through. It agitates me.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'll be there for all three, Susan. Yourself?
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Too many walks given up from our bullpen.
I will be there on Fri and Sat. Can't wait!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Well I'll be there in the front row of 435, swing by and say hi
Hopefully we'll have some good weather.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 12th:
- Kearns walks. Acosta had him 0-2 and walked on 4 straight.
- Harris singles to Prado at first. Runners on first and second.
- Nieves bunts through Manny's legs. Bases loaded.
I can't believe we do things like this.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Lopez singles into left-center.
3-2 Nationals. Game over.
I'm pissed off……..very pissed off.