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Everyone Loves A Clean Sweep
Written by Colin on May 23, 2008 – 12:15 amIt was so sweet to be able to go to Turner Field after a long day this week and watch the Braves beat the crud out of the Mets. We got solid starts from Glavine, Hudson, Jurrjens, and some guy named Campillo making his first start since 2005. Our starters’ combined lines?
4 Wins, 27 Innings Pitched, 18 Hits, 4 Earned Runs, 3 Walks, 16 Strikeouts, 3 Home Runs Allowed
Compare that to the Mets and their starters’ combined lines:
4 Losses, 20 Innings Pitched, 33 Hits, 17 Earned Runs, 8 Walks, 6 Strikeouts, 1 Home Runs Allowed
For the record, our best start came from Jorge Campillo. And wasn’t it great to watch Santana implode tonight? We can deduce a few things here from these lines – firstly, the Braves played a lot of fundamental ball – only one homer off of Mets starters. And we didn’t rely on our ‘pen much – an average of just over 2 innings per game. This is the kind of baseball we need to be playing. Strong starters are the best foundation for a solid game.
Next up are the Diamondbacks – we can beat them since we’re at home, I’m sure. We need to learn how to translate this play on the road. And the Marlins need to start losing. They’re NOT that good.
The Mets, on the other hand, aren’t that good. And everybody knows it. Especially them. By the way, Jair Jurrjens has the same record as Johan Santana. Ouch.
Go Braves! Let’s sweep the Diamondbacks too.
Tags: Jair Jurrjens, Jorge Campillo, New York Mets, Sweep, Tim Hudson, Tom Glavine
Posted in Game Analysis | 19 Comments »
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply
Definitely a great night to be at Turner Field. If we could just harness this power and take it on the road with us, we’d be set. We just look like a completely different team when we’re at home.
I thought tonight was finally going to be the game that caught up with us after the back-to-back shots in the second but Hudson shut it down after that. Great sweep!
The Marlins just keep beating up on everyone and I can’t really figure out why. But, I’ll always stick with my “anyone but the Mets” to win the NL East so I’m happy for them. Maybe it’ll get them a few more fans. Bandwagon fans are better than no fans at all.
By Josh on May 23, 2008 | Reply
I just have an ear to ear smile today on this wonderful Friday. My girl asked me if I love the Braves more than her last night? I said”no baby”. I think we all know its a coin flip with advantage Braves. LOL
Way to go BRAVOS!!!!!
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply
They always say you shouldn’t lie to women like that
Just tell her the Braves are ranked higher right now . . . . she’ll get over it . . . . eventually.
Disclaimer: I don’t actually recommend doing this. It could be hazardous to your health.
By Smitty on May 23, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, well, it could be slightly worse. You wife could have a mad-crush on Yunnel Escobar.
But at least that helps unify our family’s rooting.
Chipper Jones is going to have a long interview on 680 The Fan in a little bit, here.
Big rumors coming out of San Diego about the Braves bringing in a certain starter.
By JB in ATL on May 23, 2008 | Reply
You’re right about “no fans at all” in FL.
Do you ever notice how empty the stands are night after night? I feel sorry for that organization but I don’t respect them.
Thus “No one BUT the Braves” sums it up for my attitude about the NL East.
By Sheryl on May 23, 2008 | Reply
I really wanted to be at last night’s game–it was great seeing Campillo pitch Tuesday night however!
Rumors out of San Diego…wonder who that could be
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply
Those rumors out of San Diego better not be true….that’s not the answer for our current pitching problems in the rotation as far as I’m concerned.
By Josh on May 23, 2008 | Reply
I woulnt mind getting that certain starter if it was for just picking up the rest of this years salary. It would put some asses in the seats too. I would not trade a a prospect for him.
By Smitty on May 23, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, you don’t necessarily want to sell the farm. At least in this case.
By Josh on May 23, 2008 | Reply
yep his salary for the rest of this year at a prorated scale would be fine. i would throw in a chipper jones autographed bat too. that would make the padres happy!
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply
We already gave them the gift of sweeping them in Atlanta…..what more could they need?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Definitely a great night to be at Turner Field. If we could just harness this power and take it on the road with us, we'd be set. We just look like a completely different team when we're at home.
I thought tonight was finally going to be the game that caught up with us after the back-to-back shots in the second but Hudson shut it down after that. Great sweep!
The Marlins just keep beating up on everyone and I can't really figure out why. But, I'll always stick with my "anyone but the Mets" to win the NL East so I'm happy for them. Maybe it'll get them a few more fans. Bandwagon fans are better than no fans at all.
By Josh on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I just have an ear to ear smile today on this wonderful Friday. My girl asked me if I love the Braves more than her last night? I said"no baby". I think we all know its a coin flip with advantage Braves. LOL
Way to go BRAVOS!!!!!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
They always say you shouldn't lie to women like that
Just tell her the Braves are ranked higher right now . . . . she'll get over it . . . . eventually.
Disclaimer: I don't actually recommend doing this. It could be hazardous to your health.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yeah, well, it could be slightly worse. You wife could have a mad-crush on Yunnel Escobar.
But at least that helps unify our family's rooting.
Chipper Jones is going to have a long interview on 680 The Fan in a little bit, here.
Big rumors coming out of San Diego about the Braves bringing in a certain starter.
By JB in ATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
You're right about "no fans at all" in FL.
Do you ever notice how empty the stands are night after night? I feel sorry for that organization but I don't respect them.
Thus "No one BUT the Braves" sums it up for my attitude about the NL East.
By Sheryl on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I really wanted to be at last night's game–it was great seeing Campillo pitch Tuesday night however!
Rumors out of San Diego…wonder who that could be
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Those rumors out of San Diego better not be true….that's not the answer for our current pitching problems in the rotation as far as I'm concerned.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yeah, you don't necessarily want to sell the farm. At least in this case.