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Of Course…We’re At Home
Written by Jonathan on June 4, 2008 – 12:35 pmIt’s a great feeling to be back at Turner Field. Two games. Two come-from-behind wins. That’s something that I’m 100% confident in saying that we are just incapable of doing on the road right now. The Braves are only a game behind the Marlins in the division and can tie them with a win today while trying to hang with the surging Phillies who have won 7 of their last 8 games. Hopefully we can cool them down when they come to Turner on Friday.
Unfortunately we won’t be seeing John Smoltz back out on the field today as the closer. The announcement in his press conference today was that he would most likely have season-ending surgery next Tuesday, but that he’s not yet ready to retire and will pitch again should his rehabilitated shoulder allow him to do so. Personally, I don’t think any of us are ready for him to retire, but it’s going to have to happen sooner or later.
Tom Glavine’ll be taking the hill for the Braves today against Mark Hendrickson, who despite having a 5.27 ERA so far this season, is coming into the game with a 7-3 record. If we can keep the offense cool, we have a great shot today. Go Braves!
Tags: Florida Marlins, John Smoltz, Mark Hendrickson, Tom Glavine
Posted in Game Threads | 122 Comments »
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
It’s a hot one today. Let’s go Braves. First pitch.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Chipper’s getting the day off today.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Glavine’s fighting his usual first inning issues.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 1st:
- Ramirez draws a leadoff walk.
- Hermida strikes out swinging. 1 out.
- Ramirez steals second.
- Helms walks.
- Jacobs singles to right. Ramirez scores. Helms to second.
1-0 Marlins.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 1st, cont:
- Gonzalez grounds into the 6-4-3 double play. 3 out.
Great play by Yunel to get that ball out of his glove in time.
By Cameron on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
6-4-3 saves tommy
By Susan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
The press conference with Smoltz left me with a very positive feeling after the initial devastation. But, I’m trying to cope with reality.
Yay for day games!
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Weird lineup for the Braves today.
1 – Escobar – SS
2 – Johnson – 2B
3 – Francoeur – RF
4 – Teixeira – 1B
5 – Norton – LF
6 – McCann – C
7 – Infante – 3B
8 – Anderson – CF
9 – Glavine – P
Good to see Anderson getting a start.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
I think we all had that initial devastation feeling, Susan. At least now, we can ride on hopes through his recovery.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
How’s the workday going for everyone?
By Susan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Exactly. I am hoping for the best.
Great hit KJ!
By Cameron on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
its almost like yunel is anxious at the plate in the beginning of the game. He always swings at the first or second pitch
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
- Escobar grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Johnson doubles into the left field corner.
- Francoeur singles to right. Johnson to third.
- Teixeira strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Norton singles to left.
Johnson scores. 1-1 Tie.
By Cameron on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
nice job greg
By Josh on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
nice hit norton. 2 games in a row clutch hitting
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 1st, cont:
- McCann grounds out to short. 3 out.
Glad we could cancel out that run, hopefully Tommy can settle in.
By Colin on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
I hate to add to all the Greg Norton hate of late, but why is the guy starting in left? He’s a second baseman. Can’t we put Blanco in center and Anderson in left or vice versa?
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Day off for Blanco and Chipper . . . so not today.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Amazing relay. Great throws by Anderson and Yunel to get the out at the plate.
By Josh on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Hell yea!!!! great relay
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Ross flies out to left. 1 out.
- Rabelo singles up the middle.
- Amezaga doubles to center. Rabelo thrown out at the plate. 2 out. Amezaga to third on the throw.
- Hendrickson strikes out looking. 3 out.
Good inning for Glavine.
By Sheryl on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
I can only listen to the game…TV is in the other office….GO BRAVES! Be easy on Norton–he knows he looks comical in the OF…he said so himself
By Sheryl on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Way to go Yunie! Love that guy!
By Cameron on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
good hustle KJ
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 2nd:
- Infante grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Anderson singles past first.
- Glavine bunts Anderson over to second. 2 out.
- Escobar singles to right. Anderson scores.
2-1 Braves.
- Johnson singles past short. Yunel to second.
- Francoeur singles to center. Johnson scores.
3-1 Braves.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Heh, Norton definitely was comical on that catch in left last night.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 2nd, cont:
- Teixeira grounds out to second. 3 out.
I wish we had this offense on the road.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Ramirez homers.
3-2 Braves.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 3rd, cont:
- Hermida singles to center.
- Helms flies out to right. 1 out.
- Jacobs grounds out to first. Hermida to second. 2 out.
- Gonzalez flies out to left. 3 out.
Aside from the homer, good inning for the Braves.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 3rd:
- Norton lines out to short. 1 out.
- McCann grounds out to second. 2 out.
- Infante flies out to right. 3 out.
Quick half inning for the Braves at the plate.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Smoltz in the broadcast booth.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
I love John’s sense of humor. He seems quite upbeat.
By Travis Johnson on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
hey hows it going guys just getting home from class
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Hey Travis -
Just listening to Smoltz talk about his surgery in the broadcast booth.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Ross hit by pitch.
- Rabelo grounds out to third. 1 out. Ross to second.
- Amezaga flies out to center. 2 out.
- Hendrickson strikes out. 3 out.
Glavine’s getting settled finally.
By Susan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
I’ve been sitting in the breakroom watching the game.
John is the most well-spoken athlete I’ve ever listened to.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- Anderson grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Glavine walks.
- Escobar flies out to center. 2 out.
- Johnson grounds into a force out at second. 3 out.
By Cameron on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
here comes the dangerous fifth for Tommy
By RG on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
hey.
By Cameron on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
B-E-A-utiful pitch to Hanley
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
I read that that you were sitting in the bathroom watching the game . . . thought that was a bit weird.
I love listening to John.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Hey Rue…how’s work?
By RG on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
i would really like to be at the game right now. instead i’m in a windowless office and lab.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
That makes two of us . . . I’m beat.
By RG on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
it’s wearing me out today. i just got done stabbing a $3000 piece of equipment with a pen just to get a snap ring back in place. i broke the pen before i broke the snap ring, so i guess that’s good. but i was on my cube floor playing with it and everyone was laughing at me. then it was noted that it was typical of me to be playing with new equipment on the floor of my cube once it comes in off the trucks. and of course, today i’m wearing a skirt and 3″ heels. “typical” rue grant.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 5th:
- Ramirez strikes out. 1 out.
- Hermida grounds out to first. 2 out.
- Helms doubles into the left field corner. Good work by Norton to stare at the ball for a few seconds before picking it up.
- Jacobs strikes out swinging. 3 out.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
VERY typical.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 5th:
- Francoeur flies out to center. 1 out.
- Teixeira strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Norton grounds out to short. 3 out.
The offense must be tired.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Boyer in to pitch.
Top 6th:
- Gonzalez pops out to short. 1 out.
- Ross strikes out. 2 out.
- Rabelo grounds out to short. 3 out.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
- McCann grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Infante doubles.
- Anderson singles to center. Infante scores.
4-2 Braves.
- Boyer sacrifices Anderson to second. 2 out.
- Escobar walks intentionally.
- Johnson grounds into a force out at second. 3 out.
By Sheryl on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
they must have taken an energy pill this inning
By Colin on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Just checking in from work. Good to see us on top.
How’s everyone’s afternoon going?
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 7th:
- Amezaga grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Jones strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Ramirez walks.
- Hermida flies out to center. 3 out.
Boyer’s looking good.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 7th:
- Francoeur pops out to second. 1 out.
- Teixeira strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Norton pops out to third. 3 out.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 8th:
- Helms grounds out to third. 1 out.
Blanco in to play center. Anderson shifting to left. Boyer coming out.
By Cameron on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Great job by Boyer.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 8th, cont:
- Helms grounds out to third. 1 out.
- Jacobs grounds out to second. 2 out. Terrible call by the ump. Jacobs was past first before the ball got to Tex.
Freddy Gonzalez out to argue and is ejected.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 8th, cont:
- Gonzalez grounds out to second. 3 out.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 8th:
- McCann flies out to center. 1 out.
- Infante lines out to short. 2 out.
- Anderson flies out to right. 3 out.
Looks like the Braves are ready to be done for the day.
By Travis Johnson on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
hey do the phillies come into town next
By RG on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
this is good news. i’m glad, because i was on a call with a new technology firm that i’m working with, and the whole time all i could think about was the braves. maybe i’m in the wrong industry.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Acosta in to pitch.
Top 9th:
- Ross singles to left.
- Rabelo, 2-run homer to center.
4-4 Tie.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Yep, Phillies here Friday-Sunday Travis.
By Cameron on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 9th, cont:
- Amezaga flies out to center. 1 out.
- Cantu doubles to center.
- Ramirez homers to left center.
6-4 Marlins.
What just happened?!
Manny’s done: 1/3 IP, 4 H, 4 ER
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Royce Ring on to pitch.
By Colin on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
What the hell??! Why is Soriano not closing?
Not good. Time for another home rally.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Top 9th, cont:
- Hermida strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Helms grounds out to short. 3 out.
Well that was awesome.
By Akshay on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Anyone know why Soriano was not closing? I know Acosta’s been pitching well, but we’ve used him every day for the last five days except last night. I don’t think one day of rest was enough for him.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Because he closed last night and Bobby doesn’t want him landing back on the DL.
By Jonathan on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Bottom 9th:
- Blanco strikes out swinging. 1 out.
- Escobar walks.
- Johnson flies out to center. 2 out.
- Francoeur grounds out to second. 3 out.
Braves lose 6-4.
By Akshay on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
I would think he would be a little more durable than that, unless he was actually feeling more than normal soreness, he should be the one in there in the ninth. Especially in place of a guy that’s pitched four times in the last five games.
By Colin on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Argh. Well that’s a crappy end to the game.
Don’t understand the Manny decision either. Bobby’s making some strange decisions lately.
By Sheryl on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
that just sucked!
By Rue Grant on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
angry. just. angry.
By JBinATL on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
Dear Bobby Cox,
As manager of the Atlanta Braves you’ve given us success in a way that we’ve never seen before and likely may not see again. You brought us an unprecedented 14 divisional titles in a row and our first World Championship.
We all know you’re a brilliant manager.
But please… Dear dear Lord…please… For the love of all that is holy. Do NOT bring in Chris Reitsma Part II aka Manny A-Cost-Another-close one-in-the-ninth-inning ever again.
I’m sure he’s a nice guy but we have Soriano, who’s not perfect but so much better. Heck I’ll go in and pitch. Just don’t put Manny in there for the ninth!!!
Other than that keep up the good work.
We love you,
JB in ATL
By Josh on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Im with JB
By Mock Season on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Hey, if anyone wants to be a GM in our Mock Season, we’re about to start it up. All you would need to do is sign up at http://forum.braveselite.com and go to the bottom and sign up for a team in the team claims section.
Mock Seasons are usually done in the Offseason, but I thought it would be cool to have a GM game going on around June and the trading deadline.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
We’ll just use this as tonight’s game thread too I guess.
Hot night in Atlanta. 90 degrees and 55% humidity at first pitch.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
First pitch homer for Hanley Ramirez. 1-0 Marlins.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Esocobar singles, chipper singles, tex singles…
1-1 Tie.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Yunel leads off the bottom of the third with a solo shot to straight away center. 2-1 Braves.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Bases loaded, 1 out for the Braves. Francoeur drives one in on the fielders choice.
3-1 Braves.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Marlins have tied it up with one out in the 4th. 3-3 Tie.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
4-3 Marlins. Jones scores when BMac’s throw gets past second. We need to tighten up here.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
6 singles in the 4th for the Marlins. 5-3 Fish.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Anderson triples ans scores. 5-4 Marlins.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Tex singles, BMac homers.
6-5 Braves.
Francoeur doubles.
By Susan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Did Chipper hit 400?? I can’t believe I missed that….
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
#400 for Chipper. A shot to deep right field. 7-5 Braves.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
You should have come, Susan!!!
By Susan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
No kidding. I should be there right now. I was exhausted after work and I was done for the day.
I’m glad you are there to cheer for me
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Chipper’s 4-5 on the night now.
By Jonathan on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Ball game. Save for Soriano.
7-5 Braves.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I love John's sense of humor. He seems quite upbeat.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Ross hit by pitch.
- Rabelo grounds out to third. 1 out. Ross to second.
- Amezaga flies out to center. 2 out.
- Hendrickson strikes out. 3 out.
Glavine's getting settled finally.
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I've been sitting in the breakroom watching the game.
John is the most well-spoken athlete I've ever listened to.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hey Rue…how's work?
By RG on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
i would really like to be at the game right now. instead i'm in a windowless office and lab.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
That makes two of us . . . I'm beat.
By RG on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
it's wearing me out today. i just got done stabbing a $3000 piece of equipment with a pen just to get a snap ring back in place. i broke the pen before i broke the snap ring, so i guess that's good. but i was on my cube floor playing with it and everyone was laughing at me. then it was noted that it was typical of me to be playing with new equipment on the floor of my cube once it comes in off the trucks. and of course, today i'm wearing a skirt and 3" heels. "typical" rue grant.
By Colin on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Just checking in from work. Good to see us on top.
How's everyone's afternoon going?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 7th:
- Amezaga grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Jones strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Ramirez walks.
- Hermida flies out to center. 3 out.
Boyer's looking good.
By RG on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
this is good news. i'm glad, because i was on a call with a new technology firm that i'm working with, and the whole time all i could think about was the braves. maybe i'm in the wrong industry.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 9th, cont:
- Amezaga flies out to center. 1 out.
- Cantu doubles to center.
- Ramirez homers to left center.
6-4 Marlins.
What just happened?!
Manny's done: 1/3 IP, 4 H, 4 ER
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Anyone know why Soriano was not closing? I know Acosta's been pitching well, but we've used him every day for the last five days except last night. I don't think one day of rest was enough for him.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Because he closed last night and Bobby doesn't want him landing back on the DL.
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I would think he would be a little more durable than that, unless he was actually feeling more than normal soreness, he should be the one in there in the ninth. Especially in place of a guy that's pitched four times in the last five games.
By Colin on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Argh. Well that's a crappy end to the game.
Don't understand the Manny decision either. Bobby's making some strange decisions lately.
By JBinATL on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Dear Bobby Cox,
As manager of the Atlanta Braves you've given us success in a way that we've never seen before and likely may not see again. You brought us an unprecedented 14 divisional titles in a row and our first World Championship.
We all know you're a brilliant manager.
But please… Dear dear Lord…please… For the love of all that is holy. Do NOT bring in Chris Reitsma Part II aka Manny A-Cost-Another-close one-in-the-ninth-inning ever again.
I'm sure he's a nice guy but we have Soriano, who's not perfect but so much better. Heck I'll go in and pitch. Just don't put Manny in there for the ninth!!!
Other than that keep up the good work.
We love you,
JB in ATL
By Mock Season on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Hey, if anyone wants to be a GM in our Mock Season, we're about to start it up. All you would need to do is sign up at http://forum.braveselite.com and go to the bottom and sign up for a team in the team claims section.
Mock Seasons are usually done in the Offseason, but I thought it would be cool to have a GM game going on around June and the trading deadline.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
We'll just use this as tonight's game thread too I guess.
Hot night in Atlanta. 90 degrees and 55% humidity at first pitch.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
4-3 Marlins. Jones scores when BMac's throw gets past second. We need to tighten up here.
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Did Chipper hit 400?? I can't believe I missed that….
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
No kidding. I should be there right now. I was exhausted after work and I was done for the day.
I'm glad you are there to cheer for me
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Chipper's 4-5 on the night now.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
It's a hot one today. Let's go Braves. First pitch.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Chipper's getting the day off today.
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Glavine's fighting his usual first inning issues.
By Susan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
The press conference with Smoltz left me with a very positive feeling after the initial devastation. But, Im trying to cope with reality.
Yay for day games!
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
How's the workday going for everyone?
By Colin on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I hate to add to all the Greg Norton hate of late, but why is the guy starting in left? He's a second baseman. Can't we put Blanco in center and Anderson in left or vice versa?