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The Marlins Swept Them, So Can We

Written by Jonathan on May 23, 2008 – 7:37 pm

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in town after being swept this week by the Florida Marlins while the Braves are coming off of a huge 4-game sweep of the Mets. Even with the sweep, the Diamondbacks still have a rock-solid 28-19 record and are dominating the NL West. Let me just say that we’d like to help give the other teams in the division a chance over the next 4 days.

Jo-Jo Reyes is making the start for the Braves while Doug Davis is starting for the Diamondbacks, making his first start since having surgery for cancer in April. Let’s see if the Braves can keep that stellar 20-5 home record. Go Braves!

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By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Here we go, Braves . . . let’s keep it up.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Brayan Pena was activated from the DL today and then designated. He’ll have to try to clear waivers now to stay with the Braves.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Top 1st:
- Chris Young flies out to center. 1 out.
- Stephen Drew homers to right. 1-0 Diamondbacks.
- Orlando Hudson strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Conor Jackson walks.
- Justin Upton walks.
- Chris Snyder doubles. 3-0 Diamondbacks.

Play the ball! Francoeur was just standing there as that dropped in fair territory.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Top 1st, cont:
- Eric Byrnes, 2-run homer to left.

5-0 Diamondbacks. Well, I found where Jo-Jo went. They’re in his head now.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Top 1st, cont:
- Mark Reynolds grounds out to BMac. 3 out.

Oh man, long night ahead.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Bottom 1st:
- Yunel grounds out to third. 1 out.
- Kotsay flies out to deep center. 2 out.
- Chipper walks.
- Teixeira grounds out to short. 3 out.

Well, a little ways to go tonight to make this one up. I just hope Jo-Jo can settle.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Top 2nd:
- Doug Davis flies out to right field. 1 out.
- Young pops out to short. 2 out.
- Drew grounds out to second. 3 out.

That’s better..
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Bottom 2nd:
- Francoeur grounds out to short. 1 out.
- McCann walks.
- Diaz is hit lightly by a pitch. Runners first and second.
- Johnson singles to right. 1 run in. Johnson to second on the right field error. Diaz to third.

5-1 Diamondbacks.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Bottom 2nd, cont:
- Jo-Jo grounds out back to Davis. 2 out.
- Escobar lines out to right. 3 out.

Well, that’s 1 back.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Top 3rd:
- Hudson flies out to right. 1 out.
- Jackson grounds out to third. 2 out.
- Upton walks.
- Snyder strikes out. 3 out.

The walk didn’t hurt this time.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Bottom 3rd:
- Kotsay singles to right.
- Chipper singles to right. Kotsay to second.
- Teixeira grounds into the 6-4-3. 2 out.
- Francoeur strikes out swinging. 3 out.
By Akshay on May 23, 2008 | Reply

We don’t exactly have the best track record against the D-backs, they swept us at home in four a couple years ago and I think we went 1-x against them last year.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Grrr…. 7-1 Diamond backs mid-4th.
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Doesn’t help that the D-backs have a great pitching staff this season.
By Akshay on May 23, 2008 | Reply

I think we can call this one, Chris Young just hit a homer. 10-1 D-Backs,
By Akshay on May 23, 2008 | Reply

I mean, I’m sure Cox was ready too, that might be why Resop’s in in the first place, man I can’t wait till SorGonSmoltz’s back
By Jonathan on May 23, 2008 | Reply

make that 11-1.
By Colin on May 23, 2008 | Reply

Quite frankly, this is a very disappointing game to watch on my birthday. I’ve turned off the TV entirely and am on the front porch.
By Susan on May 24, 2008 | Reply

Tonight’s game was completely bizarre. Is this really the same team that swept the Mets? The D-Backs owned the game tonight. Unbelievable.

Another fine example of the importance of starting pitchers. Jo-Jo didn’t belong on the mound tonight and Davis held us to 1 run. It was not a fun game to watch.

Happy Birthday Colin :o) Sorry the game was a bit disappointing.
By Colin on May 24, 2008 | Reply

It’s quite alright, Susan. Don’t worry about it at all - won’t affect my life past tonight

We’ve always got another game to play. Here’s to tomorrow night.

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