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A Game Thread?
Written by Jonathan on July 20, 2008 – 1:32 pmSo we haven’t had a game thread in a long while. Blame jobs, blame lack of time, blame apathy, but no matter what, they’re back. As promised, we’re bringing back the game threads after the All-Star break. The Braves are closing out a 3-game series against the Nationals this afternoon and looking for a series win.
Jo-Jo Reyes is taking the mound today and hopefully can get a win. Jo-Jo has been plagued by a lack of run support so far this season and as a result, only has 3 wins. Hopefully the bats can get active today and help him out for once.
Tags: Washington Nationals
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By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
So it's been awhile since I've done a game thread, hopefully I can remember how. If you haven't noticed yet, we're testing out a new comment system. You don't have to register, but if you'd like, go to http://www.intensedebate.com/signup and register an account to keep up with your comments and not have to type your information in everytime.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Leadoff walk from Jo-Jo . . . not exactly what we're looking for.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 1st:
- Willie Harris walks to lead off the game.
- Paul LoDuca grounds into the 5-4-3 double play. 2 out.
- Cristian Guzman pops out to second. 3 out.
Good work by the defense to help bail Jo-Jo out from the leadoff walk.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 1st:
- Gregor Blanco singles up the middle on the first pitch. Rare first pitch swing for Gregor.
- Kelly Johnson lays down a sac bunt. Blanco to second. 1 out.
- Chipper Jones flares out to short. 2 out.
- Mark Teixeira singles to left. Blanco scores.
1-0 Braves.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 1st, cont:
- Jeff Francoeur doubles to left. Tex to third.
- Mark Kotsay flies out to left.
We put 1 on the board but left two in scoring position. We still need to start plating those runs.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Jo-Jo's not going to make it long today . . . he's not locating anything successfully.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 2nd:
- Austin Kearns singles past third.
- Ronnie Belliard walks. Kearns to second.
- Jesus Flores singles to left. Bases loaded.
- Felipe Lopez walks on four straight pitches. Kearns scores.
1-1 Tie.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 2nd, cont:
- Ryan Langerhans flies out to short. Great play by Lillibridge. 1 out.
- Odalis Perez grounds to third. Chipper throws home and gets the force. 2 out.
- Harris singles to right. Flores scores. Francoeur airmails the throw home. Lopez scores.
3-1 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 2nd, cont:
- LoDuca flies out to left. 3 out.
Rough inning for Jo-Jo. I wonder if he can settle now.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 2nd:
- Lillibridge reaches on a fielding error.
- Corky Miller grounds out to third. Lillibridge to second. 1 out.
- Reyes strikes out looking. 2 out.
- Blanco walks.
- Johnson strikes out looking. 3 out.
You have to be swinging there, Kelly!
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 3rd:
- Guzman strikes out looking. 1 out.
- Kearns walks.
- Belliard singles to center. Guzman to second.
- Flores singles to left. Guzman scores.
4-1 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I wonder if Buddy just starts warming up at the start of the game on days that Jo-Jo pitches.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 3rd, cont:
- Lopez singles to left. Bases loaded.
- Langerhans singles to center. Belliard scores.
5-1 Nats. Jo-Jo's done.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 3rd, cont:
- Perez grounds into a force out at home. 2 out.
- Harris walks. Lopez scores. Bobby is ejected arguing the call.
Umpire on a power trip again……..
By Akshay982 on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I don't know if anyone's listening to the radio broadcast, but after Bobby Cox got tossed, Skip Carray went back to the play by play and goes "Bases loaded, they've been loaded all day, boy I wish I was."
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 3rd, cont:
- LoDuca grounds out to short. 3 out.
6-1 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
What is up with umpires this season? Between what just happened here and to Brian McCann earlier this season and Jurrjens and…..the list just keeps going.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 3rd:
- Chipper grounds out to third. 1 out.
- Tex solo homer to deep left.
6-2 Nats. #18 on the season for Tex.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 3rd, cont:
- Francoeur flies out to right. 2 out.
- Kotsay singles to center.
- Lillibridge pops out to short. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 4th:
- Guzman is hit by the pitch.
- Kearns homers to left.
8-2 Nats. First big mistake by Buddy in awhile.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
100th Career Home Run for Kearns.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 4th, cont:
- Belliard grounds out to short. 1 out.
- Flores singles to left.
- Lopez singles to left. Flores to second.
- Langerhans singles to center. Bases loaded.
- Perez grounds into the force out at home. 2 out. Corky sails the throw to first into right field. 2 runs score on the error.
10-2 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 4th, cont:
- Harris homers to right.
12-2 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 4th, cont:
- LoDuca flies out to right.
It's a blowout, folks.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Haha, that's amazing. I love Skip sometimes. Maybe I should be listening instead of watching the slaughtering.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 4th:
- Corky singles to left.
- Prado pinch hitting for Buddy. Home run.
12-4 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 4th, cont:
- Blanco grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Johnson singles to right.
- Chipper doubles to left. KJ scores.
12-5 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 4th, cont:
- Teixeira strikes out. 2 out.
- Francoeur walks.
- Kotsay flies out to right. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 5th:
- Guzman flies out to center. 1 out.
- Kearns doubles to left.
- Belliard strikes out swinging. 2 out.
- Flores singles. Kearns scores.
13-5 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 5th, cont:
- Langerhans grounds out to second. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 5th:
- Lillibridge grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Miller flies out to center. 2 out.
- Nunez strikes out swinging. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 6th:
- Estrada grounds out to first. 1 out.
- Harris walks.
- LoDuca singles. Harris to second.
- Guzman grounds out to first. 2 out. Runners advance.
- Kearns flies out to right. 3 out.
14-5 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 6th:
- Blanco pops out to short. 1 out.
- Johnson flies out to left. 2 out.
- Gotay strikes out. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 7th:
- Belliard walks.
- Flores grounds into a force out. 1 out.
- Lopez reaches on an error by Kelly Johnson.
- Langerhans grounds out to first. 2 out.
- Shell grounds out to short. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 7th:
- Tex walks.
- Francoeur strikes out swinging. 1 out.
- Kotsay flies out to left. 2 out.
- Lillibridge walks.
- Miller walks. Bases loaded.
- Norton strikes out looking. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 8th:
- Harris grounds out to first. 1 out.
- LoDuca grounds out. 2 out.
- Guzman grounds out to second. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 8th:
- Blanco grounds out to second. 1 out.
- Johnson flies out to center. 2 out.
- Gotay strikes out swinging. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 9th:
- Kearns reaches on a throwing error. Down to second.
- Belliard walks.
- Flores singles to right. Bases loaded.
- Lopez with a sac fly to right. 1 out.
15-5 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Top 9th, cont:
- Langerhans pops out to short. 2 out.
- Orr grounds out to first. 3 out.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 9th:
- Teixeira homers to left.
15-6 Nats.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Bottom 9th, cont:
- Francoeur lines out to left. 1 out.
- Kotsay singles to left.
- Lillibridge flies out to right. 2 out.
- Miller pops out to first. 3 out.
Well, that's finally over.
By colin_ake60861 on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Ouch.
Just ouch. And this is what we do against the worst team in the majors? Not a good way to start off the second half.