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Home Stretch: 11 To Go
Written by Jonathan on September 23, 2009 – 9:37 amSo not to sound like a bad fan, but chances are, these are the last 11 games for the Braves in 2009. We’re 5 games back in the NL Wild Card and Colorado is playing some tough baseball. Believe me though, I’d love to be wrong on that statement, but I just don’t see it happening.
However, the second half of this season has been exceptional for the Braves. Since the All-Star break, the Braves have played .603 baseball (38-25); a good enough winning percentage to be leading any division in baseball right now, save the AL East. Unfortunately, the games before the break (in which the Braves compiled a 43-45 record) count as well. And while our current 81-70 record is nothing to be disappointed over, it’s just tough to once again miss the playoffs after playing such great baseball. Either way, the team we have seen in the second half of the season is getting closer to the playoff-bound Braves teams of the past.
Since the All-Star break, the team hasn’t really let up. I’ll even go as far back to the beginning of July:
| Month | Record |
| July (Pre-AS) | 7-5 |
| July (Post-AS) | 9-6 |
| August | 17-11 |
| September | 12-8 |
So back to the beginning of July, the Braves are 45-30 and haven’t come close to having a losing month. Equate that out over an entire season and the Braves would win 97 or 98 games. The real question is however, can the Braves make that a reality in 2010? Some things will have to change. The bullpen will need to stop wasting leads. The offense will need to come to life when our pitchers need the run support……..and we can’t get swept by the Reds when fighting for a playoff spot. I think starting pitching is locked up decently for the first time in awhile however.
What else needs to change or stay the same for a playoff run in 2010? Let’s go out and enjoy these last 11 games of the season. Who knows, anything can happen. Just ask the Mets.
Tags: 2009, playoffs
Posted in General | 6 Comments »
By josh on Sep 23, 2009 | Reply
Just sit back and enjoy a winning season I guess. We are headed in the right direction going into next season. 1 last season for Bobby, so lets get him back in the playoffs!!
By keith on Sep 25, 2009 | Reply
3 1/2 back as of Friday, September 25th. Th rocks have a series against the cards and dodgers. The braves have 2 series against the Nationals. This is possible.
By Jason on Sep 25, 2009 | Reply
go braves… i have been telling people since july WATCH OUT FOR THE BRAVES!!! and all i herd was crap!!! now look 3 1/2 out!!! we are the best team in ball in the second half! so i think we take the wildcard as long as we win this upcoming marlins series!!!! as to next year i think and HOPE the braves can open up the bank vault and give bobby one last run!! after all look at what he has done for THE BRAVES the last 20 years!!
ATL95
By Mule Ron Rigsby on Sep 27, 2009 | Reply
Never use the count down method. It will drive you crazy. Let's finish off this weekend in Washington DC with a sweep and then square off with the Fish. The Rockies have to face the Dodgers in their final days.
Just BREATHE…..We'll be there.
Mule
By josh on Sep 28, 2009 | Reply
This is Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Braves
By LarryS on Sep 29, 2009 | Reply
Just got to pray the Dodgers play the game right and start the starters. Its going to take full support from the Brewers and Dodgers to dethrone the Rockies. Go Braves!!!