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Two In A Row, Let’s Celebrate
Written by Jonathan on August 9, 2008 – 10:36 amThe Braves have provided me a few opportunities to stand up and cheer, but not nearly as many in years past. Between the seemingly endless strings of injuries and the inability to win a one-run game, or even a game in general at times, it’s been a downer kind of year. But nevertheless, I will always consider myself a true fan that will support the team even in a 1-161 season (0-162 might just be too much for me to handle). So today, I find reason to celebrate in the fact that the Braves have played well offensively in 4 straight games.
The only loss in the last four games was against Tim Lincecum and the Giants and even then, the Braves looked decent at fighting through at-bats against a great pitcher. Outside of that, the team has done well producing runs at giving our pitchers a chance to get on the board with a win. If nothing else, it’s reassuring to see that after we have struggled so much with it all season.
In team news, Tim Hudson had his Tommy John surgery yesterday and now sets off of the road to recovery that will keep him grounded for at least the next 12 months. I just hope that they let him take his time and if the team’s not in contention late next season, to just let Tim sit out until 2o1o to make sure that recovery is full. Rafael Soriano went to see Dr. Andrews with Hudson to have his own elbow checked out. For the third time in 8 months, examinations of Soriano’s elbow came back inconclusive in what has been a frustrating season for Rafael.
Let’s just try to keep up the offense and getting some confidence back in the team. If nothing else, it’s always nice to play the role of spoiler late in the season. Two more against the Diamondbacks this weekend and then back to town to face the Cubs.
Tags: Rafael Soriano, Tim Hudson
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By Sheryl on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
and we are only 8 1/2 games out! WOO HOO! Who knows–maybe we will put up a good fight and get back in the race….hey-a girl can dream can't she? : ) I do like what I am seeing for next year–that is if we don't trade off some of those guys!
By JBaldwin on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
What I'm really looking for as we finish out it is good performances from those that will most likely be around next year. Seeing Campillo pitch well is a plus. He gave up 5 ER's last night so even though he got the win that's not much to get excited about. I'd really like to see Jurrjens finish real strong and bring that win % up a little. He's been great to watch though.
How about Prado last night?
I actually feel a little bad about playing spoiler when I'd rather DBacks win the West over the Dodgers. But hey! The Braves won 2 in a row! Get ready for the parade!!!
JB@TheLaunchingPad
By Bud on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
So Webb was tough yesterday and Hampton got hit hard early. Oh well. 4-3 road trip is good, especially considering some of the tough pitching the Braves faced this week.
Time to come home, pay respects to Skip, and get ready to face the Cubs. May Frenchy and his .226 average be occupying some more time on the pine.
Bud.
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