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Getting Past The Heartbreaker
Written by Jonathan on May 28, 2008 – 8:03 pmI’m still not 100% cured from the loss last night. And I don’t know if Jo-Jo Reyes is the solution to this problem, but either way, he’s taking the mound for us tonight against the Brewers. The Braves need to do whatever it takes to get a win right now on the road. The bats need to come alive and the pitching needs to hold. I’m hoping for the best, but I don’t know if I can handle another game like last night. Go Braves!
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By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I am crossing my fingers and hoping to see some good baseball tonight. I need something to get this bitter taste out of my mouth.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Good evening, sports fans.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
WAIT. What the duece is Jo-Jo doing pitching?!?!
Holy schnikey.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
You and me both Susan . . . I’ve still been angry all day.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Of course he is, Smitty. He’s part of our rotation after all.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Well, good to see Yunel didn’t get out on the first pitch tonight.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
2nd pitch…
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I didn’t say it was a good at-bat, did I?
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I can get over how big Prince Fielder has gotten.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Top 1st:
- Escobar grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Johnson strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Chipper walks.
- Tex walks. Chipper to second.
- McCann grounds out to second. 3 out.
Good to see the Braves batters working Suppan a little bit. That’s one thing we just didn’t do last night. Would’ve liked to get at least one out of that though.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Jo-Jo just makes me nervous as a cat. I hate seeing him on the mound.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Not a bad start to the game….but c’mon…we need to get some of those runners around to score.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Nervous as a cat. That actually made me laugh out loud.
By Cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
here we go jo-jo i got my fingers crossed that he can keep his pitches in the strike zone
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Infante definitely is better off as an infielder.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Hey Cameron, I think we all share that sentiment tonight.
By Cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
nice play infante ……………hey that rhymes
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
- Weeks grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Cameron lines out to left. 2 out.
- Braun walks.
- Fielder strikes out swinging. 3 out.
Decent inning for Jo-Jo. We all can expect he’ll make a few mistakes though so we need to put some runs on the board. Good 0-2 pitch to Fielder.
By Travis on May 28, 2008 | Reply
hey hows it going everyone
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I definitely agree with Joe. Blanco would be a great leadoff candidate.
Yes, I know, I love Gregor…..get over it.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Hey Travis . . . how’re things in your neck of the woods?
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Just tured the game on. I was following the play-by-play online til now.
Uh-oh. Alt road unis.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Yep. Sportin’ the blues tonight.
By Cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
How is fielder so big
I can’t believe hes a vegan
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Wow. Looks like an error at third base.
By Travis on May 28, 2008 | Reply
things are good here
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Fielder is a freakin’ frackin’ frickin’ pillsbury dough boy man-child. His boxers must have thier own zip-code.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Francoeur grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Blanco bunts safely for an infield single.
- Infante hits to third. Hall can’t handle the ball and Infante reaches on the error. Blanco was going on the play. He’s at second.
- Reyes bunts into a double play. 3 out.
That hurts.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
It wasn’t a terrible bunt for Jo-Jo . . . just a great play to get the double play.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I mean, I bet if you pulled up Fielder’s jersey he’d be hiding a midget or two in there.
By Cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Damn that was unlucky
on the bright side we have the top of the order up next inning
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Corey Hart?
As in, “I wear my sunglasses at night” Corey Hart?
Sorry. 80’s reference.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Yep, at least Jo-Jo got cleared in the inning. Hopefully the second time through the order is a little more productive.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Not so sure about that call….need to see a replay.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Alright, replay confirms the call. Good throwout for McCann
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Wow! Textbook tag out at 2nd. Awesome job Bmac and KJ.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 2nd:
- Hart bunts. McCann throws him out. 1 out.
- Hall flares a broken bat single to center.
- Hall thrown out stealing second. 2 out.
- Hardy walks.
- Kendall strikes out looking. 3 out.
Still too many walks for Jo-Jo but BMac helped bail him out.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I actually saw the Red play the Brewers at that park last year. Absolutely beautiful park there in the Braves former home.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Great play by Mac and KJ. Replay confirms it.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Speaking of the Reds, they’re beating up on the Pirates 7-1 in the 5th right now. I love the new stadium in Pittsburgh, though the last time I was at a game there, it was snowing.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Hope that counts as a hit rather than an error.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Please, Tex. No hittie into double play, ok?
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Well there’s two outs, so he’s going to have to try pretty hard to do so.
It’s definitely a single. Good 1.000 OBP for Chipper so far tonight.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Good base-running, Chip.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
4 outs to end the inning?
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Not sure what happened with Braun there, I figured he had plenty of time to get to that one.
Let’s hope McCann can do something with two on this time.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
If any team is capable of that, Susan, it’s the Braves on the road this season.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Escobar pops out in foul territory. 1 out.
- Johnson strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Chipper singles to second off of Weeks’s glove.
- Tex singles to left. Chipper over to third.
- McCann strikes out looking. 3 out.
We need to work on getting men on base with less than two outs. I feel like I’ve been talking about that all season. Need to convert on those, boys!
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Yeah. i’m just accustomed to Tex hitting into a double-play, it was a Pavlovian response.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 3rd:
- Suppan grounds out back to Reyes. 1 out.
- Weeks singles to left.
- Cameron strikes out swinging on the high fastball. 2 out.
- Braun strikes out looking. 3 out.
No damage done by the single…good inning for Jo-Jo. He located some nice pitches throughout the inning. 4 Ks.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Are your cat-like nerves starting to calm down a bit Smitty?
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
So far, Susan. Amazing what a quart of Nyquil(tm) will do for one’s nerves.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
You don’t have to worry about Jo-Jo until the 5th and 6th . . . that seems to be how he works…. well, except in that slaughtering by Arizona.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
But we are only in the 4th. Jo-Jo has plenty of time yet to screw the pooch.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Some nice D by the Brew Crew tonight.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Francoeur grounds out to third. 1 out.
- Blanco lines out to left. 2 out.
- Infante grounds out back to Suppan. 3 out.
We need to get the bats going soon here I fear.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I got in a fender-bender today.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
If I don’t update for an inning and a half, call me and wake me up, Smitty. The couch is extra comfy tonight.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
You don’t want to hear about my fender-bender???
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Well that’s no good. Everyone alright I presume?
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I hadn’t seen your comment yet when I posted that.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Great defensive inning for the Brewers.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Yeah. I rear-ended a midget. He was really upset. He came back to my car screaming and yelling.
He said, “I am NOT happy!”
I was confused. I said, “OK, which one are you?”
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
A very Andruwesque swing for Prince there.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Smitty . . . . . you have problems.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- Fielder grounds out to Reyes. 1 out.
- Hart grounds out to short. 2 out.
- Hall strikes out looking. 3 out.
Good quick inning for Jo-Jo. That’s 4 solid innings; time to hang on for the ride.
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
so far so good jo-jo
lets get him some runs
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
So it’s time to start training for the VB half, Smitty…..my two months of laziness after the ING is over.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
wow, Jo-Jo.
I *want* to believe.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Go for it, bratha. I believe in you. I root for you from my recliner.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Top 5th:
- Reyes strikes out swinging. 1 out.
- Escobar singles past short.
- Johnson sac bunts Escobar over to second. 2 out.
- Chipper walks intentionally.
- Teixeira flies out to center. 3 out.
Well, that’s the third time we’ve left 2 on tonight. We need run support for Jo-Jo.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
You’re going to do the ING next year again . . . just go ahead and admit it to yourself.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I have gained back 5 pounds since the ING.
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
chipper has now been stranded at first, second and third base
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Jo-Jo is like Manny Acosta. Freakin’ Jekyl/Hyde. He’s tearing it up tonight.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I have too, it’s okay . . . but I lost 15 before, so I guess it’s a fair trade.
Sounds like he’s going for the stranded cycle, Cameron.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
He definitely is. Strikeout #6 was a pretty one.
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
nice 3-2 pitch to Hardy
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Wow. Another good snag from KJ.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 5th:
- Hardy strikes out looking. 1 out.
- Kendall flies out to right. 2 out.
- Suppan grounds out to second. 3 out.
Eight in a row retired for Jo-Jo. Now the 6th really scares me.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Top 6th:
- McCann strikes out looking. 1 out.
- Francoeur walks.
- Blanco grounds into a 5-4-3 double play. 3 out.
How many runners to we lose to double plays?! I’d say we average two a game.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
The situation in the outfield is starting to remind me of our pitchers. Too many injuries and scrambling to find fillers.
Everyone hold your breath for Jo-Jo in the 6th.
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
ugh. the double plays are so frustrating
we lead the NL in DPs grounded into
The fish and the phils are both winning we need this one
C’MON BRAVES
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I’m not too worried about the outfield. I know we’re thin but we have Brandon Jones and Josh Anderson on the 40-man and spent time with the club during spring training.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Am I dreaming, or is Jo-Jo pitching a shut out in the 6th?
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
- Weeks pops out to second. 1 out.
- Cameron strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Braun pops out to short. 3 out.
Eleven in a row for Jo-Jo . . . what is going on?! Now could we please get a run?!
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I forgot that tomorrow was an afternoon game….I know what I’ll be doing at work.
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Oh my god is Jo-Jo actually doing this
CMON BRAVES some run support please
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Heh, good work, Omar. Can you charge an error to the runner?
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
In other news, a Rockies’ minor leaguer was suspended 50 days for using a banned substance…but get this, he didn’t go the Roger Clemens route, he came clean! Said he was prescribed the substance by a doctor in Mexico and didn’t know it was banned. Maybe it’s true, maybe it’s not, but the guy has my respect for at least coming clean about taking the stuff in the first place.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Top 7th:
- Infante grounds out to third. 1 out.
- Reyes grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Escobar flies out to left. 3 out.
1-2-3 again. No good.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
And Jordan Schafer is down to 3 games on his suspension.
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Speaking of the Marlins, is it that surprising that Oliver Perez couldn’t keep a lead? He walked four guys in his six innings and allowed three homers…the Mets are a joke.
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Here come the big guns for the Brew Crew
Go on Jo-Jo
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, but we still don’t know what went on with Shafer, he hasn’t spoken about it yet. Hasn’t denied it or come clean, it’s kind of in limbo right now.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I totally planned on getting in bed early, but I *have* to watch now that Jo-Jo is tearing it up.
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Yes Endy Chavez just tie the game with a homer for the mets Help us out Mets
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Career high in strike outs (8 Ks)
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
8 Strikeouts
6 looking
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Wow…Endy Chavez? seriously? doesn’t that guy homer like once every year and a half?
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I’d rather see the Marlins win over the Mets. I feel like down the road, the Mets are a bigger challenge to us.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 7th:
- Fielder strikes out looking. 1 out.
- Hart lines out to right. 2 out.
- Hall strikes out swinging. 3 out.
9 Ks for Jo-Jo and 14 retired in a row. Not sure what’s going on with Jo-Jo, but I’ll take it……soooo…..run support?
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Great job so far Jo-Jo!! Now let’s get some runs on the board and put this game in the books….
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Number 9 for Jo-Jo
Here comes KJ Chip and Tex
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Who would’ve thought this would be a pitchers duel?
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Good leadoff plate appearance for KJ.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
The home plate umpire must have a hot date after the game. He’s in a hurry to get the game over.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Good chance we’ll have an ejection here shortly.
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Wow…I can’t believe the umpire pulled something off like that, absolutely horrible on the part of the umpire. I’m sorry, I know players shouldn’t “slow down the game,” but that was childish on the umpire’s part.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Top 8th:
- Johnson walks.
- Chipper lines out to center. 1 out.
- Teixeira strikes out looking. 2 out.
- McCann strikes out swinging. 3 out.
That’s just disrespectful. The ump’s acting like a 4-year-old.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Can’t believe that ump did that. Totally un-called for.
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I’m surprised Bobby sat in the dugout throughout those two plate appearances
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I’m surprised Bobby’s still in the dugout actually.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th:
- Hardy walks.
Jo-Jo’s done. Great night for Jo-Jo…he’s charged with the runner this inning, but a great 7 inning, 2-hit outing for him.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Hat’s off to you, Jo-Jo.
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I’ve been a fan of Reyes over the last two years cause I felt like he had the best chance of the patchwork tail end of the rotation to be a consistent big-league starter, but I hope he doesn’t do an on again-off again thing like he’s done so far for too long. He looked great tonight and needs to be able to reproduce this kind of an outing, especially the second and third times through the lineup. That said, I feel like McCann behind the plate gives Reyes a great chance to learn and get better at this level.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Boyer on to pitch.
Bottom 8th, cont:
- Kendall bunts Hardy over to second. 1 out.
- Joe Dillon (pinch hitting for Suppan) strikes out. 2 out.
- Weeks triples down the left field line. Hardy scores.
1-0 Brewers.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
GAH!
Sucks.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Poor Jo-Jo. In line for a loss now.
By Travis on May 28, 2008 | Reply
i cant wait till we get soriano smoltz and gonzalez back in the pen we will have a great one the only thing that would make it better would be to have Moylan in there to
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Great catch by Infante, but another one run deficit in the ninth.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th, cont:
- Cameron lines out to left. 3 out.
For the first time ever, I feel bad for Jo-Jo right now.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Well, we’ve already got Soriano back
By Travis on May 28, 2008 | Reply
oh ok i didnt know that
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
He got activated today when Diaz went on the DL.
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Norton pinch hitting for Infante eighth.
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
can’t watch
can’t watch
hurts too much
By Akshay on May 28, 2008 | Reply
There it goes, 0-11 on the road in one run games…seriously
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Top 9th:
- Francoeur grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Blanco grounds out to first. 2 out.
- Greg Norton lines out to short. 3 out.
1-0 Game.
This is awful.
By Travis on May 28, 2008 | Reply
well i beleive im done watching the braves play for a while this is getting frustrating
By cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
That hurts
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
It physically hurts me. I can not believe it.
Too bad for Jo-Jo. That’s a real shame.
By Travis on May 28, 2008 | Reply
i dont figure yall will see me here much anymore im to frustrated
By Smitty on May 28, 2008 | Reply
And with that, gentlemen, I bid you goodnight.
As I go to smash my fingers in a door.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
We’ll see you Travis, you can’t stay away.
I’m so disheartened right now . . . this is frustrating.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Amezaga just put the Marlins ahead with a solo HR in the top of the 12th.
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, I’d rather see the Marlins with the win. Anyone but the Mets, right?
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Yep, I agree. The Mets have runners on first and third with no outs in the bottom of the 12th right now though.
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
2-run double, Mets win 7-6.
By Cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
The Mets win, which on the bright side keeps us within 2 and a half games of the marlins
Good Night I will cry myself to sleep
By Susan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Take it now, or take it later. When will it benefit us the most?
By Cameron on May 28, 2008 | Reply
Jonathan, yuo should start a heartbreaker counter on the website
Good Night
By Jonathan on May 28, 2008 | Reply
I’ll take wins by the Marlins now….we’ll need those more down the stretch.
I don’t know if I can bring myself to do it, Cameron…..I can’t handle it.
By Hamptonsux on May 29, 2008 | Reply
Where’s today’s game thread?
By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply
http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/05/29/the-roof-is-open-we-can-win/
By Hamptonsux on May 29, 2008 | Reply
Sweet thanks.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Speaking of the Marlins, is it that surprising that Oliver Perez couldn't keep a lead? He walked four guys in his six innings and allowed three homers…the Mets are a joke.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yeah, but we still don't know what went on with Shafer, he hasn't spoken about it yet. Hasn't denied it or come clean, it's kind of in limbo right now.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Wow…Endy Chavez? seriously? doesn't that guy homer like once every year and a half?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'd rather see the Marlins win over the Mets. I feel like down the road, the Mets are a bigger challenge to us.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 7th:
- Fielder strikes out looking. 1 out.
- Hart lines out to right. 2 out.
- Hall strikes out swinging. 3 out.
9 Ks for Jo-Jo and 14 retired in a row. Not sure what's going on with Jo-Jo, but I'll take it……soooo…..run support?
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Great job so far Jo-Jo!! Now let's get some runs on the board and put this game in the books….
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Who would've thought this would be a pitchers duel?
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
The home plate umpire must have a hot date after the game. He's in a hurry to get the game over.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Good chance we'll have an ejection here shortly.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Wow…I can't believe the umpire pulled something off like that, absolutely horrible on the part of the umpire. I'm sorry, I know players shouldn't "slow down the game," but that was childish on the umpire's part.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 8th:
- Johnson walks.
- Chipper lines out to center. 1 out.
- Teixeira strikes out looking. 2 out.
- McCann strikes out swinging. 3 out.
That's just disrespectful. The ump's acting like a 4-year-old.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Can't believe that ump did that. Totally un-called for.
By cameron on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm surprised Bobby sat in the dugout throughout those two plate appearances
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm surprised Bobby's still in the dugout actually.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 8th:
- Hardy walks.
Jo-Jo's done. Great night for Jo-Jo…he's charged with the runner this inning, but a great 7 inning, 2-hit outing for him.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hat's off to you, Jo-Jo.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I've been a fan of Reyes over the last two years cause I felt like he had the best chance of the patchwork tail end of the rotation to be a consistent big-league starter, but I hope he doesn't do an on again-off again thing like he's done so far for too long. He looked great tonight and needs to be able to reproduce this kind of an outing, especially the second and third times through the lineup. That said, I feel like McCann behind the plate gives Reyes a great chance to learn and get better at this level.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Well, we've already got Soriano back
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
can't watch
can't watch
hurts too much
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
It physically hurts me. I can not believe it.
Too bad for Jo-Jo. That's a real shame.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
We'll see you Travis, you can't stay away.
I'm so disheartened right now . . . this is frustrating.
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yeah, I'd rather see the Marlins with the win. Anyone but the Mets, right?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'll take wins by the Marlins now….we'll need those more down the stretch.
I don't know if I can bring myself to do it, Cameron…..I can't handle it.
By Hamptonsux on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Where's today's game thread?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
You and me both Susan . . . I've still been angry all day.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Of course he is, Smitty. He's part of our rotation after all.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Well, good to see Yunel didn't get out on the first pitch tonight.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I didn't say it was a good at-bat, did I?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 1st:
- Escobar grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Johnson strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Chipper walks.
- Tex walks. Chipper to second.
- McCann grounds out to second. 3 out.
Good to see the Braves batters working Suppan a little bit. That's one thing we just didn't do last night. Would've liked to get at least one out of that though.
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Not a bad start to the game….but c'mon…we need to get some of those runners around to score.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
- Weeks grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Cameron lines out to left. 2 out.
- Braun walks.
- Fielder strikes out swinging. 3 out.
Decent inning for Jo-Jo. We all can expect he'll make a few mistakes though so we need to put some runs on the board. Good 0-2 pitch to Fielder.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hey Travis . . . how're things in your neck of the woods?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yep. Sportin' the blues tonight.
By Cameron on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
How is fielder so big
I can't believe hes a vegan
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Fielder is a freakin' frackin' frickin' pillsbury dough boy man-child. His boxers must have thier own zip-code.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Francoeur grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Blanco bunts safely for an infield single.
- Infante hits to third. Hall can't handle the ball and Infante reaches on the error. Blanco was going on the play. He's at second.
- Reyes bunts into a double play. 3 out.
That hurts.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
It wasn't a terrible bunt for Jo-Jo . . . just a great play to get the double play.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I mean, I bet if you pulled up Fielder's jersey he'd be hiding a midget or two in there.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Corey Hart?
As in, "I wear my sunglasses at night" Corey Hart?
Sorry. 80's reference.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Speaking of the Reds, they're beating up on the Pirates 7-1 in the 5th right now. I love the new stadium in Pittsburgh, though the last time I was at a game there, it was snowing.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Well there's two outs, so he's going to have to try pretty hard to do so.
It's definitely a single. Good 1.000 OBP for Chipper so far tonight.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Not sure what happened with Braun there, I figured he had plenty of time to get to that one.
Let's hope McCann can do something with two on this time.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
If any team is capable of that, Susan, it's the Braves on the road this season.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Escobar pops out in foul territory. 1 out.
- Johnson strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Chipper singles to second off of Weeks's glove.
- Tex singles to left. Chipper over to third.
- McCann strikes out looking. 3 out.
We need to work on getting men on base with less than two outs. I feel like I've been talking about that all season. Need to convert on those, boys!
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yeah. i'm just accustomed to Tex hitting into a double-play, it was a Pavlovian response.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
So far, Susan. Amazing what a quart of Nyquil(tm) will do for one's nerves.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
You don't have to worry about Jo-Jo until the 5th and 6th . . . that seems to be how he works…. well, except in that slaughtering by Arizona.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
If I don't update for an inning and a half, call me and wake me up, Smitty. The couch is extra comfy tonight.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
You don't want to hear about my fender-bender???
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Well that's no good. Everyone alright I presume?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I hadn't seen your comment yet when I posted that.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Yeah. I rear-ended a midget. He was really upset. He came back to my car screaming and yelling.
He said, "I am NOT happy!"
I was confused. I said, "OK, which one are you?"
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- Fielder grounds out to Reyes. 1 out.
- Hart grounds out to short. 2 out.
- Hall strikes out looking. 3 out.
Good quick inning for Jo-Jo. That's 4 solid innings; time to hang on for the ride.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
So it's time to start training for the VB half, Smitty…..my two months of laziness after the ING is over.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 5th:
- Reyes strikes out swinging. 1 out.
- Escobar singles past short.
- Johnson sac bunts Escobar over to second. 2 out.
- Chipper walks intentionally.
- Teixeira flies out to center. 3 out.
Well, that's the third time we've left 2 on tonight. We need run support for Jo-Jo.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
You're going to do the ING next year again . . . just go ahead and admit it to yourself.
By Smitty on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Jo-Jo is like Manny Acosta. Freakin' Jekyl/Hyde. He's tearing it up tonight.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I have too, it's okay . . . but I lost 15 before, so I guess it's a fair trade.
Sounds like he's going for the stranded cycle, Cameron.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 6th:
- McCann strikes out looking. 1 out.
- Francoeur walks.
- Blanco grounds into a 5-4-3 double play. 3 out.
How many runners to we lose to double plays?! I'd say we average two a game.
By cameron on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
ugh. the double plays are so frustrating
we lead the NL in DPs grounded into
The fish and the phils are both winning we need this one
C'MON BRAVES
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm not too worried about the outfield. I know we're thin but we have Brandon Jones and Josh Anderson on the 40-man and spent time with the club during spring training.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I forgot that tomorrow was an afternoon game….I know what I'll be doing at work.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
In other news, a Rockies' minor leaguer was suspended 50 days for using a banned substance…but get this, he didn't go the Roger Clemens route, he came clean! Said he was prescribed the substance by a doctor in Mexico and didn't know it was banned. Maybe it's true, maybe it's not, but the guy has my respect for at least coming clean about taking the stuff in the first place.