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Oh No, It’s Jo-Jo
Written by Jonathan on April 18, 2009 – 11:42 amThe Braves were counting on Tom Glavine to take the start today, but due to his recent injury setbacks, they have had to look elsewhere. The answer comes in the form of Jo-Jo Reyes, who was called up from AAA Gwinnett this morning. Jo-Jo hasn’t gotten much love here at BravesBlast in the past, with a 3-11 record last season and over a 5 ERA. Reyes looked decent in spring with a 2-0 record and a 2.08 ERA. We won’t be easily convinced.
Ian Snell is taking the hill for the Pirates. We’ll be updating throughout the game as the Braves try to get back into the win column.
Braves: 0 Pirates: 10 |
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| Top 9th: | That’s 18 innings that the Braves have been shut out by the Pirates. Something has to change and has to change quickly. There’s always tomorrow, right? |
| Bot 8th: | James Parr gives up a couple of hits and a run. 10-0 Pirates. |
| Top 8th: | Braves strand one. Is it over yet? |
| Bot 7th: | Another 3 run homer and an assortment of hits, all with two outs. 9-0 Pirates. |
| Top 7th: | Braves down 1-2-3. The offensive struggles are getting a little old. |
| Bot 6th: | Sanchez triples past Jordan Schafer (should have been a single) and McLouth knocks him in with a single. Steals second and an intentional walk to Doumit. 3-run homer to Monroe. 5-0 Pirates. Andy LaRoche doubles to left. Intentional walk to Vazquez. Buddy Carlyle comes on to pitch and gets Ian Snell to ground out on the first pitch. |
| Top 6th: | Another double play sinks any hope the Braves had of getting on the board in the inning. |
| Bot 5th: | Another 1-2-3 inning for Jo-Jo. Where’s the run support? |
| Top 5th: | Prado singles to lead off the inning, but is caught stealing after a Jordan Schafer strikeout. Jo-Jo strikes out to end the inning. |
| Bot 4th: | Doumit with a one-out double to the center field wall. Jo-Jo gets the double play to end the inning. |
| Top 4th: | McCann and Kotchman make it to 2nd and 3rd with two outs. Francoeur flies out to center to end the inning though. We need to start plating runners. I think we’re up to 2 runs in 25 innings now. |
| Bot 3rd: | Another 1-2-3 for Jo-Jo. |
| Top 3rd: | Jo-Jo draws a two-out walk. No help though. |
| Bot 2nd: | Leadoff double for Doumit. Andy LaRoche knocks him in with a two-out double. 1-0 Pirates. |
| Top 2nd: | Braves down 1-2-3. The offensive struggles continue. |
| Bot 1st: | 1-2-3 inning for Jo-Jo to get started. A couple of nice defensive plays behind them, but definitely a good boost to the confidence. |
| Top 1st: | Nothing doing for the Braves in the top of the 1st. Infante singles but got doubled up on a sharp Anderson line drive. |
Tags: Jo-Jo Reyes, Pittsburgh Pirates
Posted in Game Threads | 7 Comments »
By RueGrant on Apr 18, 2009 | Reply
I hope this doesn't get ugly. I am sad to see Jordan strike out again. And I wish we had our real lineup. This has a taste of last year that I really don't like one bit.
By Susan on Apr 18, 2009 | Reply
This game hasn’t gotten away from us yet. There is still hope.
By RueGrant on Apr 18, 2009 | Reply
I'm a bit skeptical oftentimes. We do need to step it up though. Lots.
By Susan on Apr 18, 2009 | Reply
Scratch that.
By Mark on Apr 19, 2009 | Reply
I cant take it anymore, get this a**hole off our team, Reyes is not a starter, for the love of god why cant Bobby figure this out..give Hanson a shot at being the #5, Jo Jo makes my stomach churn and it gives me a migraine when i know hes pitching…please help
By bert on Apr 19, 2009 | Reply
what is it with the Braves not able to match up with the Pirates. Give me a break already five in a row!?! MLB can give the Braves a "favorable" schedule and they cannot take advantage.
By Keith on Apr 19, 2009 | Reply
It's all about money. If Glavine comes back and Hanson is called up…this situation cost money. If Glavine decides to retire in two weeks then look for Hanson to be called up. I can't stand Jo Jo, having said that he could have pitched a gem and still lost. To me, 1-0 or 10-0 is still a big fat L.