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Time To Win On The Road
May 9, 2008 – 6:49 pmThe Braves closed a dominant homestand to start off the month of May, winning all 6 games to extend their best-in-league home record to 14-4. However, the road games are where the Braves have struggled thus far this season, only amassing 4 wins in 15 tries. The Braves put their 6-game winning streak on the line against the Pirates to open up a 4-game series in Pittsburgh.
Tom Glavine will be on the mound for the Braves tonight, looking for his first win of the season. Glavine was 1-out short of getting a win against the Reds last week, but just couldn’t make it out of the inning. Tonight, I look to see Glavine keep the Braves in the game while the offense tries to provide the needed run support. Let’s get above .500 for the road trip, guys!
Tags: Pittsburgh Pirates, Tom Glavine
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By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Lots of work today . . . I’ll be keeping up with this one via slingbox and MLB gameday….
We need to win on the road!
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Tom Glavine needs a win tonight!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
He really does. He still doesn’t have one back in a Braves uniform!
I don’t really know if he’s 100% healed from the hammy problem yet.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 1st:
- Kelly Johnson strikes out swinging. 1 out.
- Escobar grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Chipper Jones grounds out to second. 3 out.
Not much there for the Braves in the first.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Your probably right, I hope they can get the game in.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Me too. The weather that rolled through here over the weekend is up that way now.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Nate McLouth has been doing awesome this season from what I’ve seen.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
- Freddy Sanchez grounds out to third. 1 out.
- Nate McLouth grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Jason Bay flies out to Francoeur in right. 3 out.
1-2-3 for Glavine in the first. Good start.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
McLouth has been on fire. He’s got 9 homers as of last time I checked a couple of days ago. Hopefully we can hold him to a few small hits this series.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Teixeira goes to the track in center but caught by McLouth. 1 out.
- McCann doubles to right.
- Francoeur robbed on a great catch by Nady. 2 out.
- Kotsay drives one to the track in center, leaping by McLouth to save the run and the inning. 3 out.
McLouth and Nady . . . always destroying us defensively.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Wow, hes good defensively too!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Yeah he can; he tore us apart in the field during the home opening series.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 2nd:
- Ryan Doumit singles to right.
- Xavier Nady flies out to right. 1 out.
- Adam LaRoche grounds into a fielder’s choice. 2 out. Runner on first.
- Jose Bautista grounds out to second. 3 out.
No damage done on the leadoff single.
By Rue Grant on May 9, 2008 | Reply
i like the pirates. actually, i take that back… i like WATCHING the pirates.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Gregor Blanco grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Tom Glavine grounds out to short. 2 out.
- KJ walks.
- Johnson steals second.
- Yunel strikes out swinging. 3 out.
Another runner left in scoring position. We need to capitalize on some of these.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I liked the Pirates growing up since my dad was a Pirates fan . . . and their stadium is gorgeous to go to. I just don’t like them when we’re playing them.
By Susan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Give Kelly props for good base running. Too bad we seem to always leave our runners on base…
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
It was solid baserunning…good to see us trying to get runners in scoring position.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 3rd:
- Brian Bixler singles up the middle.
- Ian Snell bunts but doesn’t run the ball out thinking it’s foul. Double play. 2 out.
- Sanchez strikes out looking. 3 out.
Looks like that ball should have been called foul but I’ll take it.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I’m glad McCann picked it up quick to start the double play!
By Susan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I’ll take it too. I really liked that double play.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Me too, great play by Yunel to grab it as well.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
How’s everyone doing tonight? I’m still working on a Friday. No fun.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Chipper walks to lead off the inning.
- Tex lines out to center, right at McLouth. 1 out.
- McCann walks. Runners on first and second.
- Frenchie strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Kotsay pops out to short. 3 out.
Stranded two more. Slingbox is a bit laggy, so I think I heard everything right that inning.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I’m doing great, just eating Taco Bell. You got it right!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- McLouth strikes out looking. 1 out.
- Bay flies out to center. 2 out.
- Doumit grounds out to short. 3 out.
Quick 1-2-3 for Glavine.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 5th:
- Blanco strikes out. 1 out.
- Glavine grounds out. 2 out.
- Johnson walks.
- Yunel grounds to short. Force out at second. 3 out.
Quick game like this.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Nice play Tex, yet again!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 5th:
- Nady grounds out to short. 1 out.
- LaRoche grounds hard to first. Tex with a diving grab and toss to Glavine. 2 out.
- Bautista walks.
- Bixler grounds out to Glavine. 3 out.
Still nothing on the board for either team.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bases loaded, no out…..we need to take advantage of these.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th:
- Chipper walks.
- Teixeira walks. Runners on first and second.
- McCann lines hard to right. Bases loaded.
- Francoeur grounds to first. They get McCann at second but that’s it. Chipper scores.
1-0 Braves. Runners first and second. 1 out.
By Rue Grant on May 9, 2008 | Reply
working and skipping my game. grr.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th, cont:
- Kotsay grounds into a double play to end the inning.
Only 1 run with the bases loaded and no out, but I’ll take it right now.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
leadoff double to the pitcher, Snell . . . nice.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
- Snell doubles over Francoeur’s head.
- Sanchez bunts Snell over to third. 1 out.
- McLouth flies out to short center. Runner can’t tag. 2 out.
- Bay walks. Runners first and third.
- Doumit grounds hard to first. Great play Tex. 3 out.
Glavine escapes the leadoff double and the walk.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 7th:
- Blanco flies out to left. 1 out.
- Glavine lines out hard to third. 2 out.
- KJohnson strikes out on a check swing. 3 out.
1-2-3 for Snell….He’s probably about done. Glavine’s going to keep going.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 7th:
- Nady doubles to left center.
- LaRoche walks on four straight. Runners on first and second.
- Bautista bunts. Both runners advance. 1 out.
- Bixler walked intentionally. Bases loaded.
- Jason Michaels pinch hitting for Snell. Strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Sanchez singles to right. 2 runs in. Bixler thrown out at the plate. 3 out.
2-1 Pirates.
Not what I wanted to see.
By Akshay on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Glavine’s line 7.0 Innings (good), 2 ER on the last out :(…and some other stuff, you know K’s, walks.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I was actually surprised to see them let Glavine go this far, but if we can get some runs here maybe he can get that win!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, it’s a hard call . . . much better than his outing against the Reds though.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Marte in to pitch for the Pirates.
Top 8th:
- Yunel grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Chipper flies out gently to right on a 3-0 count. I don’t think we should be greenlighting him right now. 2 out.
- Tex singles past short.
- McCann drops one in to left field in front of Bay. Runners on first and second.
Marte’s coming out. We need a little two-out magic here.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I wish we could get some things started with less than two outs for once.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
If they would have not had the greenlight on Chipper, it would be at least tied now.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Good evening, sports fans.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Former Brave Tyler Yates in to pitch for the Pirates.
Top 8th, cont:
- Francoeur singles into left.
2-2 Tie. Runners on first and second. 2 RBI for Jeff tonight.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Whata go Frenchy, against Yates too!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Hey Smitty, how are things? Been a pretty crazy few weeks; I haven’t been able to keep up with you guys. Still at work actually.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Gotay pinch running for Brian McCann. Looking for the speed in scoring position.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Wow! Still at work, eh? They still ask you to referee the midget wrestling matches this late?
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 8th, cont:
- Kotsay grounds out to first. 3 out.
Well, a lot of two-out production there to tie up the game. Let’s hold them here in the bottom half and get to work on gaining the lead.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, pretty much. Midget mud wrestling never sleeps. I did re-layout the roster page today however to give it a cleaner look, what do you think?
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Jeffrey looked kind of slow going to first. Wonder if his foot is still hurting?
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Another no decision for Tommy….shame.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I have a feeling that the foot’s going to bother Jeff off and on all year.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Dude. Roster page is way cool.
Crazy how hot the team is with that many injuries. It’s like the Braves *need* adversity to do well.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Royce Ring in to pitch.
Bottom 8th:
- McLouth grounds out to short. 1 out.
Blaine Boyer coming in to replace Ring.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Man. Bobby Cox changes relievers like my son changes diapers.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, I figured I’d clean it up a little bit since we just threw it together one night before. I think the new one gives a much better look at the makeup of the team. Though I’ll have to update it with Chuck James coming back up tomorrow.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
If it works, I’ll go with it . . . but I just don’t want to see our pen getting worn out down the stretch.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Is it me, or is Yunnel throwing kinda low to first?
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
He’s gotten strange hops on those last two that he’s had to rush the throws. I think he’s just releasing a little late to get the throw off.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Crap. Nady.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Tight spot for Blaine here….with Nady leading the NL in RBI and all.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th, cont:
- Bay grounds out to short. 2 out.
- Doumit drives one to the wall over Kotsay’s head for a double.
- Nady grounds out to third. Great dig by Chipper. 3 out.
Tie game headed to the ninth.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Awesome! Took care of Nady. All infield hits, except for the double.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Gregor’s my boy.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Full count
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Ok, kids. 2 on, no outs. What are we gonna do?
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
That was a very interesting at bat by Norton, must get the lead here!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 9th:
- Blanco singles to lead off.
- Greg Norton walks. Blanco to second.
Two on with no outs. Yates is done. Gotta like where the Braves are right now even though we’ve blown these chances earlier in the game.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I really enjoyed that at-bat by Norton . . . that’s what baseball’s really about. A bunch of strategy and mental games.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
John Grabow coming in to pitch for the Bucs.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Lot of strategy on his at-bat. And he was superb. He got on base, right?
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I’m not so sure about that strikeout.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Top 9th, cont:
- Kelly Johnson strikes out looking. 1 out.
- Yunel grounds into a double play. 3 out.
Like I said, we blow easy chances.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Braves got screwed on that strikout call!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I’ll take it as a tradeoff for the double play we got early in the game on the bunted foul ball.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Come on, Ohman.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
We went to extra innings two out of the three games earlier in the season, I hope we can go extras again!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Ohman in to pitch for the Braves.
Bottom 9th:
- LaRoche flies out to left. 1 out.
Ohman got his 1 out. Jeff Bennett on his way in.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
We also lost both of them in extras so hopefully we can change that.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I’m hoping the Braves can turn around the one-run games and win like 5 or more in a row!
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Hey Smitty, you in for the ING next year?
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
I agree, Brandon. I think we broke through with that one-run win in the homestand . . . so now we should be fine.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Just hit me that Bixler getting thrown out at the plate earlier was huge.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
The ING? Ha! I totally haven’t run since then.
It hurt so badly, I can’t emotinally consider it for a while.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Haha, I was only bringing it up since registration is cheap right now. I know what you mean though; I’m still nursing the knee. Finally went to an orthopedist.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 9th, cont:
- Bautista singles past Chipper.
- Bixler grounds into a fielder’s choice. 2 out.
- Mientkiewicz pinch hitting for Grabow. Singles past Tex. Runner on first and third.
- Mientkiewicz down to second on defensive indifference.
- Sanchez singles up the middle. Game over.
3-2 Pirates.
By Brandon on May 9, 2008 | Reply
That hurts!
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Gah! That it, that’s all.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Tough way to lose.
By Smitty on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Good night, gentlemen.
By Jonathan on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Night, Smitty. See you for tomorrow’s game.