The Roof Is Open; We Can Win

Written by Jonathan on May 29, 2008 – 1:06 pm

The Brewers have opened the roof of their stadium for the first time this season.  Maybe that’s the change that the Braves need to get some runs on the board and to chalk up the first win of this road series.  The Braves are now .250 on the road with a 6-18 record.  If we keep that up, we can kiss any chance of the playoffs goodbye.  Jorge Campillo taking the mound for the Braves; I hope his blisters are better.  Let’s Go Braves!


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86 Responses to “The Roof Is Open; We Can Win”

  1. By Akshay on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    First pitch single, nice

  2. By Cameron on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Bases loaded in the first i like what I’m seeing lets get them in

  3. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 1st:
    - Escobar singles to center.
    - Johnson pops out to second. 1 out.
    - Chipper singles to center. Yunel to second.
    - Tex walks. Bases loaded.
    - Norton grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. 3 out.

    Shocking.

  4. By Cameron on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    God help us

  5. By Akshay on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    are you freakin kidding…I g/g class is out, i’ll be back later cya

  6. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Is it bad that I just expect that to happen at this point?

  7. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Bottom 1st:
    - Weeks strikes out swinging. 1 out.
    - Cameron strikes out swinging. 2 out.
    - Braun flies out to right. 3 out.

    Great start for Jorge.

  8. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 2nd:
    - Francoeur grounds out to short. 1 out.
    - Blanco strikes out swinging. 2 out.
    - Miller flies out to center. 3 out.

    Where is our offense?!

  9. By Cameron on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    That was an unusually bad at bat for Gregor

  10. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Yeah, he’s a tough guy to strike out but I guess it happens sometimes.

  11. By Rue Grant on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    i’m surprised you haven’t jumped through the tv in his defense.

    i should leave home soon. i don’t think traffic gets better.

  12. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    I don’t have a TV right now to jump through ;)

    And yes, you should.

  13. By Travis on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    hey everyone hows it going

  14. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Hey Travis . . . afternoon baseball . . . still haven’t scored a run in 18 innings.

  15. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Bottom 2nd:
    - Fielder strikes out swinging. 1 out.
    - Hart reaches on a throwing error by KJ.
    - Branyan strikes out swinging. 2 out.
    - Hardy grounds into a force out at second. 3 out.

    Solid inning for Jorge again. 4 Ks already and no hits.

  16. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    They changed KJ’s error to a single.

  17. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 3rd:
    - Campillo flies out to center. 1 out.
    - Escobar singles to center.
    - Johnson flies out to right in foul territory. 2 out.
    - Chipper singles past first. Yunel to third.
    - Teixeira singles to first. Collision with the pitcher and Tex is safe. Yunel scores. Chipper to third on the throwing error. 1-0 Braves.

  18. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 3rd, cont:
    - Norton grounds out back to McClung. 3 out.

    Well, we’re on the board but we need more runs. Small ball all day is fine by me.

  19. By Rue Grant on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    would have been nice to see norton come through there. oh well.

    i’m leaving for LA fitness/atlantic station. JT i’ll call you when i’m done there.

  20. By Cameron on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    yay a run we got a run
    5 lob for Norton

  21. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    K, see you in a bit.

  22. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Bottom 3rd:
    - Kendall grounds out to third. 1 out.
    - McClung strikes out swinging. 2 out.
    - Weeks flies out to right. 3 out.

  23. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 4th:
    - Francoeur walks.
    - Blanco walks.
    - Miller lines to third. Jeff is doubled up back at second. 2 out.
    - Campillo grounds out to short. 3 out.

    More LOB.

  24. By Travis on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    im not a big fan of corky miller i think we would have been better off with Javy Lopez as our backup catcher

  25. By Cameron on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    that has pretty much been the story of the braves on the road this season

  26. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    I would have rather seen Pena stick around to be honest.

  27. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Well, they’re closing the roof . . . there goes that plan.

  28. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Bottom 4th:
    - Cameron lines out to short. 1 out.
    - Braun doubles into the left field corner.
    - Fielder grounds out to third. 2 out.
    - Braun stealing third…the Braves were paying him no attention. Miller throws the ball into left. Runner called out on interference with the throw by the batter.

    Caught a break there I believe.

  29. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 5th:
    - Escobar grounds out to short. 1 out.
    - Johnson singles to left.
    - Chipper intentionally walks.
    - Tex homers to right. 4-0 Braves.

    That’s how it should work!

  30. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 5th, cont:
    - Norton lines out to right. 2 out.
    - Francoeur doubles to left.
    - Blanco intentionally walks.
    - Miller walks on four straight. Bases loaded.

    McClung is done.

  31. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Tim Dillard takes over on the mound.

    Top 5th, cont:
    - Campillo drops a 2-run single into right. 6-0 Braves.
    - Yunel grounds out to short. 3 out.

    There we go! 5-run inning!

  32. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Bottom 5th:
    - Branyan homers deep. 6-1 Braves.
    - Hardy flies out to center. 1 out.
    - Kendall flies out to center. 2 out.
    - Dillard singles to right.
    - Weeks strikes out swinging. 3 out.

    Campillo’s first run given up as a starter. It has to happen sometimes.

  33. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 6th:
    - Johnson strikes out looking. 1 out.
    - Chipper flies out to left. 2 out.
    - Tex flies out to center. 3 out.

  34. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Campillo’s done.

    5 innings of 1-run, 4-hit baseball with no walks and 5 Ks.

    Campillo as a starter this season:
    15 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 16 K

  35. By Hamptonstronglyinhales on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    What up folks? I’ll take that line from Campillo all season long. Nice to see Tex go big fly, can’t remember his last bomb. Seems like forever ago…

  36. By Susan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Wow, I can’t believe I missed so much. Stupid work kept me away from the radio. Looks like we finally figured out how to get some runs.

  37. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Jeff Bennett pitching.

    Bottom 6th:
    - Cameron strikes out looking. 1 out.
    - Braun grounds out to short. 2 out.
    - Fielder singles to left.
    - Hart doubles to right field but rounds second and is caught in a rundown. Fielder is forced to run home and tagged out. 3 out.

    Poor base running there for the Brewers.

  38. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Hey Susan . . . stop working, pay attention to baseball!

  39. By Hamptonstronglyinhales on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Poor base running for them good fortune for us. GO Braves!!!

  40. By Hamptonstronglyinhales on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Hey Norton got a hit! Must be cuz there wasn’t anyone on base…

  41. By Susan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    I agree with what Travis said earlier. I think Javy would have been a better back up catcher. Corky has yet to impress me.

  42. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 7th:
    - Norton singles to right.
    - Francoeur grounds out to third. Norton to second. 1 out.
    - Blanco strikes out swinging. 2 out.
    - Miller flies out to right. 3 out.

  43. By Cameron on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    nice catch by Kapler

  44. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Corky was third on my list behind Javy and Pena…..somehow we ended up with him though.

  45. By Travis on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    i didnt even like corky miller last year when he played for the braves i would rather the braves bring Clint sammons up from the minors to be backup cather instead of miller

  46. By Cameron on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Ya Pena seemed like a much better choice cuz hes a switch hitter who is also decent behind the dish

  47. By Hamptonstronglyinhales on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Sammons isn’t much better, at least Pena could hit . I wonder why they designated him.

  48. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Boyer taking over on the mound.

    Bottom 7th:
    - Branyan walks.
    - Hardy flies out to center. 1 out.
    - Kendall flies out to right. 2 out.
    - Kapler walks on four straight.

    Boyer’s coming out. Acosta in.

  49. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Bottom 7th, cont:
    - Weeks strikes out looking. 3 out.

    Great fastball from Manny.

  50. By Hamptonstronglyinhales on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Boyer hasn’t been right for a couple outings…

  51. By Susan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    KJ’s strikeouts are slowing killing me from the inside out.

  52. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    I refrained from saying anything just for your sake, Susan.

  53. By Susan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    You are so kind and thoughtful, Jonathan. I was sad to see his streak end yesterday but I refuse to sulk.

  54. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 8th:
    - Infante walks.
    - Escobar grounds into a force out at second. 1 out.
    - Johnson strikes out looking. 2 out.
    - Yunel down to second on the wild pitch.
    - Chipper walks.
    - Teixeira walks. Bases loaded.
    - Acosta grounds out to first. 3 out.

  55. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    All streaks come to end . . . just means it’s time to start a new one :)

  56. By Susan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Manny is on fire. Excellent work.

  57. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Bottom 8th:
    - Cameron strikes out looking. 1 out.
    - Braun strikes out swinging. 2 out.
    - Fielder strikes out swinging. 3 out.

    Manny’s struck out all 4 he has faced.

  58. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Top 9th:
    - Francoeur grounds out to short. 1 out.
    - Blanco grounds out to short. 2 out.
    - Miller walks.
    - Infante walks.
    - Yunel singles. Bases loaded.
    - Johnson singles to left. 8-1 Braves.
    - Chipper grounds out to first. 3 out.

    A good couple of extras there.

  59. By Susan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Insurance runs are always good.

  60. By Jonathan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Bottom 9th:
    - Counsell strikes out looking. 1 out.
    - Branyan walks.
    - Branyan to second on the wild pitch.
    - Hardy grounds out to second. 2 out. Branyan to third.
    - Kendall flies out to center. 3 out.

    About time we get a road win! 8-1 Braves.

  61. By Susan on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    About time is right!

  62. By Hamptonstronglyinhales on May 29, 2008 | Reply

    Braves WIN!!!!

  63. By Cameron on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Bases loaded in the first i like what I'm seeing lets get them in

  64. By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    are you freakin kidding…I g/g class is out, i'll be back later cya

  65. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Yeah, he's a tough guy to strike out but I guess it happens sometimes.

  66. By Rue Grant on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    i'm surprised you haven't jumped through the tv in his defense.

    i should leave home soon. i don't think traffic gets better.

  67. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    I don't have a TV right now to jump through ;)

    And yes, you should.

  68. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Hey Travis . . . afternoon baseball . . . still haven't scored a run in 18 innings.

  69. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    They changed KJ's error to a single.

  70. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Top 3rd, cont:
    - Norton grounds out back to McClung. 3 out.

    Well, we're on the board but we need more runs. Small ball all day is fine by me.

  71. By Rue Grant on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    would have been nice to see norton come through there. oh well.

    i'm leaving for LA fitness/atlantic station. JT i'll call you when i'm done there.

  72. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Well, they're closing the roof . . . there goes that plan.

  73. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Top 5th:
    - Escobar grounds out to short. 1 out.
    - Johnson singles to left.
    - Chipper intentionally walks.
    - Tex homers to right. 4-0 Braves.

    That's how it should work!

  74. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Bottom 5th:
    - Branyan homers deep. 6-1 Braves.
    - Hardy flies out to center. 1 out.
    - Kendall flies out to center. 2 out.
    - Dillard singles to right.
    - Weeks strikes out swinging. 3 out.

    Campillo's first run given up as a starter. It has to happen sometimes.

  75. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Campillo's done.

    5 innings of 1-run, 4-hit baseball with no walks and 5 Ks.

    Campillo as a starter this season:
    15 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 16 K

  76. By Hamptonstronglyinhal on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    What up folks? I'll take that line from Campillo all season long. Nice to see Tex go big fly, can't remember his last bomb. Seems like forever ago…

  77. By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Wow, I can't believe I missed so much. Stupid work kept me away from the radio. Looks like we finally figured out how to get some runs.

  78. By Hamptonstronglyinhal on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Poor base running for them good fortune for us. GO Braves!!!

  79. By Hamptonstronglyinhal on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Hey Norton got a hit! Must be cuz there wasn't anyone on base…

  80. By Hamptonstronglyinhal on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Sammons isn't much better, at least Pena could hit . I wonder why they designated him.

  81. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Boyer taking over on the mound.

    Bottom 7th:
    - Branyan walks.
    - Hardy flies out to center. 1 out.
    - Kendall flies out to right. 2 out.
    - Kapler walks on four straight.

    Boyer's coming out. Acosta in.

  82. By Hamptonstronglyinhal on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Boyer hasn't been right for a couple outings…

  83. By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    KJ's strikeouts are slowing killing me from the inside out.

  84. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    All streaks come to end . . . just means it's time to start a new one :)

  85. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Bottom 8th:
    - Cameron strikes out looking. 1 out.
    - Braun strikes out swinging. 2 out.
    - Fielder strikes out swinging. 3 out.

    Manny's struck out all 4 he has faced.

  86. By Hamptonstronglyinhal on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Braves WIN!!!!

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