Big Win For Braves

Written by Colin on July 7, 2008 – 8:25 am

The Braves finally pulled out a marathon game with a one-run win last night.  After 17 innings of ball with the Houston Astros, Mark Teixeira hit a single off the left-field wall with the bases loaded to push across Gregor Blanco as the winning run.  It was the longest game in Turner Field history.

Here are some notes:

  • Charlie Morton gave up a grand slam, but got a no-decision despite giving up six runs in six innings in a little bit of a rough outing.  He’s looking promising as a young pitcher in the organization, though.
  • Six Braves relievers pitched 11 innings of scoreless baseball.  Bravo!
  • Yunel Escobar made an amazing diving grab in the 15th.
  • Two injuries occurred that led to DL time – Manny Acosta and Omar Infante tweaked their hamstrings running the bases and will see DL time.
  • The Braves also placed Jeff Bennett on the 15 day DL after he partially dislocated his shoudler yesterday in the Braves’ 6-1 loss.
  • The Braves expect to recall two pitchers and one utility player to fill out the rosters.
  • Sources say the Brewers have traded for C.C. Sabathia in exchange for minor leaguers.  This should make for some interesting central division baseball.

Braves 7, Astros 6.  Good to see the Braves hang in there like that and show some character.  Maybe good things are coming down the chute for the Braves.  Next up – long road trip!  We’ll be around more now that it’s not July 4 weekend.


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9 Responses to “Big Win For Braves”

  1. By Josh on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply

    That was a whole bunch of baseball yesterday.
    Im glad we got the win.,

  2. By JB on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply

    I think I hear the theme from MASH playing.

    I’m surprised Yunel didn’t go on the DL after his game saving snag.

  3. By Akshay on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply

    I’ve heard Stockman, Lillibridge and a player to be named before tonight are getting the call-up

  4. By Akshay on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply

    Scratch that, braves.com is reporting Vladimir Nunez (3-0, 3.08 ERA in 52 2/3 innings), Lillibridge and a player to be named later, maybe Stockman.
    Nunez last pitched in the majors in 2004 with Colorado and had a couple of really good years with the Marlins early this decade.

  5. By JB on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply

    Guess who’s back already?

    I guess three games hitting .500+ is enough to rejoin the tea.

    Think Frenchy got his swing back already?

    I’m wondering what it’s going to be like watching JF”K” and AJ in the same game.
    ~JB

  6. By Dan on Jul 7, 2008 | Reply

    I have got to say, this was one of the longest days in a baseball stadium I have ever enjoyed. I was there from 10:30 until the final out at nearly 9:00. Unbelievable!

  7. By JB on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    I think I hear the theme from MASH playing.

    I'm surprised Yunel didn't go on the DL after his game saving snag.

  8. By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    I've heard Stockman, Lillibridge and a player to be named before tonight are getting the call-up

  9. By JB on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Guess who's back already?

    I guess three games hitting .500 is enough to rejoin the tea.

    Think Frenchy got his swing back already?

    I'm wondering what it's going to be like watching JF"K" and AJ in the same game.
    ~JB

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