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Heath
August 9th, 2009
12:23 am
Here is the AB of the game IMO….he gets him…we live for another day…if not…oy. Good start 0-1 count.
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:23 am
4 people have called ballgame when the score is 0-0. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!
PMC
August 9th, 2009
12:23 am
wow, I wish KK could pitch like this all the time. He’s been awesome tonight.
Rafael
August 9th, 2009
12:23 am
or a FOOL.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:23 am
I am glad that Hanson will not come in. Scared me to pieces.
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
KK likes the big moment.
John
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
Rob…”Would have spiked Esco bad…?? “….I’ll give ya a “might have gotten spiked’…but …even then…if Kemp MIGHT spike Ross tryin’ to score at home…should Ross just get outta the way and let the ball go to the backstop…I think not…
Supes
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
Kenshin Kawakami pitching on FUMES folks.
He’s gutting this out.
Our brilliant manager won’t take him out, inspite of obvious signs of fatigue.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
Can’t nibble, Loretta will not chase
Paul Lentz
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
I meant to say in my last posting that since KK had struck out Asmus twice tonight that Bobby was smart to leave him in. So far so good.
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
John: Ross also has tons of gear on for that reason.
N8
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
“Is Cox watching the same game.”
Cox isn’t watching the game. He’s posting on the MIB/Braves blog, giving marital advise under the moniker “Paul Lentz”.
Supes
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
I’ve got a very bad feeling about this…He could walk in a run right here. Control is leaving him.
Heath
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
Very nervous…. 2-1 count.
AndyC
August 9th, 2009
12:24 am
Paul Lentz lives in San Francisco….that explains a lot.
aswingruber
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
one more strike KK.. need this
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
John
His arm and entire upper body was exposed. Human nature to get out of the way.
Mitchie-san
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
C’mon. KK shut the haters up!!
Heath
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
Whew….close one…. 2-2. Come on KK!!! I have faith in you!
Innocent Bystander
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
YES!!!!!
Rafael
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
WOW!!!!!!!
Kate
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
WOW! props to KK
Gemini
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
Wow, he got out of it. Whew!
David O'Brien
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
Brilliant work by K.K.
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
My god somebody buy that man another ferrari!
Mitchie-san
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
YESSSS!!!
MB
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
Wow, great job by Kawakami.
aswingruber
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
wow! gutsy
CameronC
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
There we GOOOO!!
joe
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
WOW!!!!!! screw all you “ballgame” turds
Heath
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He was showin’ some emotion too!!!!!!!!!
Paul Lentz
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
Kawakami has shown some BIG TIME HEART tonight.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. BIG TIME STRIKEOUT.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
Wow
can’t bash Kawakami. He showed tremendous heart that inning. Love the emotion
Soph
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
Sweeeeeeeeet. Awesome job KK – great game.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
F YEAH!!! NEW RESPECT!!
bravofan
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
way to go KK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jeffrey d
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
Don’t agree with the decision to leave him in, but at least it worked. Wow.
Chop It Up All-Stars
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
WOW!!!
brent a.
August 9th, 2009
12:25 am
WOW!
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:26 am
KK! I told you I felt good about it. He has guts out there. He’s not scared of anything. I think he would make a good post season pitcher.
Kurdt Kobain
August 9th, 2009
12:26 am
wow. wow. wow.
way to dig deep. Guy’s a big game pitcher.
ChurchMan
August 9th, 2009
12:26 am
now, break out the bats offense!!!
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:26 am
And can we discuss Ross showing his ass on that steal? Was he really yelling at Escobar? Wow.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:26 am
Now maybe Chipper Jones can pinch hit
kirkinga
August 9th, 2009
12:26 am
Kawakami earned his pay tonight folks! Dude can pitch.
Mitchell
August 9th, 2009
12:26 am
If I know anything it’s that our Braves are winning this damn game tonight.
Heath
August 9th, 2009
12:26 am
If anyone can read lips… man Ross had some potty mouth language for Escobar.
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:26 am
Go Kenshin Kawa-Kickass! Thats his new nickname.
brent a.
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
I guess the appropriate phrase for KK would be “Bow Wow!”
abwright
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
Fantastic job by Kawakami to get out of that mess. I truly hope that Bobby doesn’t run him out there in the eighth, since he surely has used up all his gas and the can of starter fluid in the glovebox.
Hope Ross mans up for that terrible throw that started the mess. No way was that Escobar’s fault.
Jalb3rt
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
Sooo… do we still have to call him ”Kawakrappy”???
Supes
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
I’ll be…Kenshin Kawakami GUTTING it out big time.
What an effort tonight from the Japanese import.
Come on Offense, Score a fraking run now that Kershaw is out of there. You’ve gotta believe whoever they throw out there won’t be a riddle like Clayton was for this offensive challanged Braves lineup.
Original Jon
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
AWESOME JOB KK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now we need to get him a W now that Kershaw is out.
Oklahomabrave
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
Just earned his tomahawk right there. Great pitching and bobby showing confidence by neccesity.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
They are throwing Escobar under the bus on MLB channel
bravesfan07
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
jayson hayward was just called up by the braves
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
Braves better get KK a win!
AndyC
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
Yeah KK! That was a gutsy performance given how many pitches he has thrown. He probably didn’t have much left in the tank.
PI Brave
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
all is well that ends well
BC might be saving pitchers with the 12-inning game last night.
Escobar
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
way to go KK !!!! WOOOOOOOO Great job buddy !!!
wow
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
KK was a man on a mission tonight he has earned my respect wow i cant believe how well he pitched this man better be rewarded with a big W.
JEFF
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
WOW K.K UNREALLLL … NOW LETS GET HIM SOME RUNSSSSS…. HE GAVE U 7 FANTASTIC INNINGGSSS.. SCORE HIM SOME RUNS.. HE DESERVES A WIN NOW.. LETS GOO … U HAVE KERSHAW OUT OF THE GAME ..
abwright
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
Some folks were talking about not having Prado bunt in the first inning. Wouldn’t that run (if they could have scored it) be big right now?
stamper
August 9th, 2009
12:27 am
wow. well done, KK.
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
RHR
You right, why does Ross no get mad at himself for that horrible throw.
cs95
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
raise your hand if you ever dissed KK?
joe
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
I didnt see that exchange between Ross and Escy…was it during the meeting on the mound?
Jeremy
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
And that’s why Bobby Cox knows his team better than all of us!!!
By the way, all things considered, I love the lineup they have out there tonight. Church has been hot and Ross gets the oppourtunity against a lefty. Good scenario, just hasn’t worked…SO FAR!
David O'Brien
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
125 pitches for K.K., most by a Braves starter this season
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
bravesfan07
Nobody likes a smart ass
Escobar
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
jayson heyward called up !!!!!
Chop It Up All-Stars
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
Let’s get this man a run so he can win this game!!
ssiscribe
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
WOW … and I love the emotion by KK coming off the mound. Seen a heck of a lotta guts and grit from this bunch the past two nights.
Now get a run against the L.A. bullpen and let’s steal this one.
–30–
N8
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
Gotta give KK credit. Nice job. He had to stay in. Bullpen needs the rest. Of course if this thing goes to extra innings, it will be a wasted effort to save the pen.
But after last night’s 12 inning affair (had to use that word, with the Paul Lentz marital lecture being ongoing on the ole’ blog), it’s nice to see KK gut it out, and Bobby stick with him.
This is one game, that I wouldn’t have ragged on him for leaving him in too long. Pen needs a rest. Fortunately, for the Braves, us fans, Bobby and KK…. he got out of it unscathed.
(Lady GaGa’s Poker Face in the background – visions of DOB cringing come to mind)
Mitchell
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
And he’s done for the season no doubt after 125 pitches.
Kidding. KK has a capacity to prove us all wrong at times.
Let’s go Adam!
Mitchie-san
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
大きい仕事、Kenshin！ 大きい努力をありがとうございます！
Jurrjens4NLCY
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
“Kershaw putting together brilliant start in LA ” – MLB.com
Ugh! What the hell? Braves have played better than them the entire series!
Paul Lentz
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
I told you guys that I liked Bobby leaving Kawakami in to get out of this mess. Runner on third, no outs. Bases loaded, 1 out. Pitching on fumes and Kawakami pulls a Houdini.
Big time performance tonight.
However, if the Braves cant score a run here in the 8th, then many of you will point out that Kawakami is still 5-9 on the season. No run support for Kawakami this season.
abwright
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
BTW, it would be nice if Bobby pinch hit his A list starters into the game at this point. The Braves could win this one if they had some hitting in the line-up.
John
August 9th, 2009
12:28 am
Not sayin’ it’s NOT human nature to get outta the way….but…if the Dodgers scored there… there’s not a single Braves player that would not have been po’d at Esco for that “effort”…and if you’re bein’ serious …and don’t know that….well…I just can’t help you…
Heath
August 9th, 2009
12:29 am
KK had perfect pitch sequences too….nothing better than a high inside fastball after so many curveballs….set Loretta up big time.
Eric In Albany N.Y.
August 9th, 2009
12:29 am
I know we have not yet won but i told you guys this game was not a lock for LA!
Keep playing the game boys!
Kenshin Has Kicked A**!
Soph
August 9th, 2009
12:29 am
RHR – that P’d me off big time. I sincerely hope he was yelling at himself and not Escobar. There was no need for it.
cs95
August 9th, 2009
12:29 am
abwright,
I was thinking the same thing
RHR
August 9th, 2009
12:29 am
No Joe, he was yelling across the infield at someone…I assume it was Yunel.
Nate the GR8
August 9th, 2009
12:29 am
Rob chipper is not testing his oblique til tuesday he is not pinch hitting dream on sister
Supes
August 9th, 2009
12:29 am
Well, can’t blame KK for tonight’s game no matter what happens. 7 scoreless innings. Now if we can get that 7 innings on regular basis from him without him throwing 120 plus pitches…that’ll be the bonus we’ve been looking for!
ChurchMan
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
guess they’re not going to get him a win ….
jeffrey d
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
And that’s why Bobby Cox knows his team better than all of us!!!
umm, I hate to be a wet blanket, but that’s about the 2nd time that’s worked out of 38234729387 times this season.
wow
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
WE CANT HIT!!
Original Jon
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
Does everyone in the Dodges pen throw 97 MPH??
The Bird and Indian
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
I truly have never complained about him actually. I think he might be the best number 5 pitcher in the bigs. I want to see the 4 people post again that said ballgame already.
aswingruber
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
Esco came up lame on that throw. If I was Ross I’d pulled a Jake Taylor on him and told him if he ever tanked a play like that again I’d cut off his n*ts and stick ‘em down his f*#kin throat.
Mitchell
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
When are we going to see another one of those patented David Ross solo shots?
Not tonight I guess.
the real Andy
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
bobby sure proved me wrong leaving in kawakami there. thought it was a big mistake. well done KK!!
brent a.
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
私たちの罪を吹く寿司塊！
joe
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
watch out….kelly’s real streaky
scott
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
kj first lefty on the bench? no nate?
Rob from SC
August 9th, 2009
12:30 am
John
Do you think Chipper would have gone for that, I don’t
cs95
August 9th, 2009
12:31 am
man, the dodgers have a lot of flamethrowers in their pen! geez