Next for Braves: Hudson vs. Sanchez in Game 3
Game 3 vs Giants
Probable starters: RH Tim Hudson (17-9, 2.83) vs. LH Jonathan Sanchez (13-9, 3.07)
Sunday’s matchup:
• Hudson won each of his last two starts in must-win situations for the Braves, including his win over the Phillies on the last day of the season a week ago. He allowed only two hits that day, but both were two-run homers in a game the Braves held on to win 8-7. He’s working on six day’s rest. Hudson went 1-0 with a 1.20 ERA in two starts against the Giants in the regular season. He pitched eight scoreless innings in a win Aug. 7 at Turner Field. He gave up two runs in seven innings in a no-decision April 9 at AT&T Park. Hudson is 11-5 with a 2.48 ERA at Turner Field this season. Aaron Rowand is 8-for-21 (.381) against him.
• Sanchez pitched the NL West clincher over the Padres Sunday with five shutout innings. He’s been one of the Giants’ hottest pitchers coming down the stretch, going 6-3 with a 2.27 ERA since Aug. 1. Sanchez is 1-3 with a 6.00 ERA in seven career games against the Braves, including five starts. He’s 0-1 with a 7.56 ERA in two starts against them this year, allowing seven run in 8 1/3 innings. He didn’t make it five innings in either outing. Nate McLouth and Brian McCann are each 3-for-7 (.429) against him, including a home run from McLouth. David Ross also has a two-run homer off him.
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61 comments Add your comment
Dr. Vulture Face ESQ.
October 9th, 2010
7:20 pm
i predict a win for the Braves. 5-1.
kaminari
October 9th, 2010
7:20 pm
Go BRAVES!!
john
October 9th, 2010
7:23 pm
Braves win was fluke….they are going to get crushed!
Jimmy Beam, you are my friend
October 9th, 2010
7:29 pm
Go Huddy! Be the ball….
robz747
October 9th, 2010
8:02 pm
So Mclouth has good stats, Ankiel just hit GW HR, and Diaz hits lefties…. who do you start??
I predict McLouth & Diaz… and hopefully Glaus @ 3B
Darryl Blackberry
October 9th, 2010
8:04 pm
I’d rather have Diory at third, with Glaus coming in as a PH. But I’m with you on McLouth. Honestly, anyone would be better than the Melk Dud.
Lowcountry Brave
October 9th, 2010
9:29 pm
definitely mclouth and diaz . . . i doubt that we will see the Glausosaur start, but i kind of want to see it.
Bobby Dicks (Braves Manager)
October 9th, 2010
9:34 pm
Does anyone know what time does the game starts Sunday? I need to know when to be there of course!
puff
October 9th, 2010
9:57 pm
4:37 start.
Agree – no Melky. No more weak tappers to 2nd.
Cherokee STH
October 9th, 2010
10:29 pm
Fascinating series. We all know (I hope) that the Braves have absolutely no business being in it. Homefield advantage? Ahem…look at attendence in the stretch…horrible. A bad defensive team, with no team speed and very little power shouldn’t even be in the playoffs. Bobby has held this team together with bailing wire and duct tape, and maybe he can keep rolling sevens, but I can’t see how. I know this is about miracles, and I try to remember that the race does not always go to the swift, nor victory to the strong…but that’s the way to bet.
Melky Cabrera
October 9th, 2010
10:44 pm
Yeah I want McLouth, Diaz, and Glaus to play. I need a breather from carrying this team on my back.
seminoles
October 9th, 2010
10:52 pm
DOB, do you know if they will be showing the Falcons game on the jumbotron prior to the game tomorrow?
Tim
October 9th, 2010
11:06 pm
Cherokee, please..The facts are we have the best home record in the majors..And last I checked, we won 91 games, and the wild card, so yeah..We deserve to be in the playoffs.
David O'Brien
October 9th, 2010
11:07 pm
seminoles, I’ve heard nothing about any plans to show Falcons game. I’d be surprised if they showed a regular-season NFL game on the jumbotron before a Braves playoff game.
MWC
October 9th, 2010
11:37 pm
DOB,
Why should it be such a big deal if they show the Falcons before the Braves game?
Brava
October 9th, 2010
11:39 pm
Game info from the Braves:
* Will Call windows will open at 9:30 a.m. ET if you need to pick up your tickets.
* Turner Field Parking Lots (pre-paid permit only) will open at 11:30 a.m. ET
* Fans who do not have a pre-paid parking permit are encouraged to take MARTA.
* Turner Field Gates will open early at 1:30 p.m. ET
* First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. ET
Brava
October 10th, 2010
12:00 am
Cherokee STH
October 9th, 2010
10:29 pm
Fascinating series. We all know (I hope) that the Braves have absolutely no business being in it. Homefield advantage? Ahem…look at attendence in the stretch…horrible. A bad defensive team, with no team speed and very little power shouldn’t even be in the playoffs. Bobby has held this team together with bailing wire and duct tape, and maybe he can keep rolling sevens, but I can’t see how. I know this is about miracles, and I try to remember that the race does not always go to the swift, nor victory to the strong…but that’s the way to bet.
What is your problem? No we don’t all know “that the Braves have absolutely no business being in it.” They’ve gotten where they are fair and square by winning enough games. Are we underdogs? Yes! But, somehow this resilient team is finding a way to stay in the game and any fan that isn’t inspired by that has to be suspect. This story is still being written and if it goes much further, will be one for the ages. It could all end Monday, but it could also end with the most unlikely, rag tag, bunch of guys ever assembled defying the odds and winning it all. Either way, I’m on this train and I’m cheering it on! Go Braves!!!
jackets363
October 10th, 2010
12:43 am
john, your a fag
drbasic1
October 10th, 2010
1:28 am
cherokee
Your a moron. Its “fans” like you that are not needed. Get over yourself!!
donatello
October 10th, 2010
1:39 am
sure we’re the underdogs, but i dont think this team would have it any other way. i dont know of anyone who’d predict us winning it all, but i know a ton of people who BELIEVE and will be tomahawk chopping their asses off at the TED sunday and monday, myself included
Captain Kangaroo
October 10th, 2010
3:48 am
Braves would be dead in the water right now if Gonzalez doesn’t break out of his slump with that double and not arguing the call at second. If Conrad would have made a case the night before then the fire would have been stirred then and possibly Braves would be up 2-0. Braves have to act like they want it. With Glaus at third showing a desire ,the rest of the Braves would and will follow. Knowing the uncertainty of having a guy at third who won’t field(Infante) or throw the ball (Conrad) or can’t even show leadership out on the field is a terrible way to end a season of hard work. Braves need Glaus on the field just for his leadership. He got the Braves in first and no one has been able to replace his leadership since. It’s been a constant struggle since the whole contract incentive bs has nearly signal handedly derailed the Braves season.
will
October 10th, 2010
5:27 am
if the braves have no business being in the playoffs, they wouldn’t be there, cherokee. but they have pitching that can compete with any team in it and a solid group of young guys and vets that, while not the most consistent, fast, or powerful hitting group, can go out and give our pitchers a few runs to work with and a chance to win.
mccann, i think, needs to step up BIG in the rest of these games. he’s our leader.
Captain Kangaroo
October 10th, 2010
6:18 am
Correction:
Braves would be dead in the water right now if Gonzalez doesn’t break out of his slump with that double
and not arguing the call at first.
kaminari
October 10th, 2010
6:53 am
I agree the Gonzalez hit was the biggest moment in that game. He precipitated all that came after. Come on Braves, let’s cheer for Huddy to pitch a great game!
charlie b.
October 10th, 2010
6:57 am
Make it happen, GO BRAVES !
Barry Bonnell
October 10th, 2010
7:12 am
All i have to say is………
H2Lowe . We will win it tommorrow !!
best of cox
October 10th, 2010
7:42 am
Well two people who wrote the not show up and deserve Must be cubs Fans that it….they say in paper now its sold out n a standin room only crowd but why buy that story sayin get u Postseason Tickets Now for sunday n monday now for NLDS if sold out…lol//I be nice a rout and falcons rout they on at 1pm so ….lets Go braves win Monday also and we be in either Phillies land first are Red land first for Game 1 and 2 there and 3 4 5 here for NLCS and next world series if we make it!Which we will oh Lord let it be so for Cox and then people will never get on cox again!
best of cox
October 10th, 2010
7:51 am
Oh and people there lets make so much noise that TBS folks will be sayin we loud and do that chat durin start of game so loud to….and lets sweep so if win i want see the MLB network eat crow to. and all sayin dang we pick Giants cause better and stuff u know sayin braves have no chance lets make loudess noise since Game 3 here when smoltzs started and the late Jack Buck said he needs that John smoltz needs see his shrink again when pirates hit homerun in 1st inning and lead!I sure u remember we were so loud ole Jack Buck and Tim whatis face got out talked! Cause the chating sound ( darn u all know what mean)out spoke them in 1991…So lets play ball and make them wear ear plugs in the giants dugout and stuff!
Justin
October 10th, 2010
8:42 am
It is “you’re” not “your” as in “John, you’re a fag”. Please learn basic English if you plan to post your inane thoughts.
Cherokee STH
October 10th, 2010
9:24 am
I am a fan, a twenty year season ticket holder, and will be there. I’m also a realist and student of the game. I realize they qualified for the post season as a result of their record. My comment about them having no business being her is that no team with this little power, team speed and defense should be in the playoffs. Losing Medlin and Kawakami, Jones, Prado and Wagner…an outfield with some moments but also with some sub-Mendoza batting averages and Charlie Crist arms. If they pull it off, it will indeed be one of the great campfire stories of all time and I appreciate the opportunity to be part of the experience. The observation about pitching is true, but that’s only one half of the “pitching and defense” formula, and we haven’t demonstrated a lot of the latter. I’ll be cheering the whole way, but if this group runs the table, it deserves its own wing at Cooperstown.
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
9:33 am
I still can’t figure out why they put Troy Glaus in on defense in the first place even though it worked out great except for losing Wagner (they wouldn’t have been bunting if Infante was playing 3rd). I know they are saying it was a double switch and Glaus would eventually at for the pitcher but they could have just pinch hit for the pitcher w/Glaus.
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
9:35 am
and Glaus would eventually hit in the pitchers spot but they could have just pinch hit for the pitcher w/Glaus.
thats what I meant to say the first time.
bigboi
October 10th, 2010
9:37 am
Ted it’s called a hunch.
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
9:40 am
I suppose.
yogiespeak
October 10th, 2010
9:47 am
Infante 2nd
Diaz LF
Hayward RF
Lee 1st
McCann C
Glaus 3rd
Gonzolas SS
Ankeil CF for defense
Huddy P
Kimbrel closer
Dunn set up
Venters set up
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
9:56 am
Nah everybody would be bunting down the 3rd baseline for HITS. Infante at 3rd, Conrad at 2nd and Ankiel in CF for power and defense though Ankiel is not nearly as good a against lefties so might see Melky in CF scary.
Unfair weather fan
October 10th, 2010
9:57 am
Why isn’t the starting time shown here for the game? That’s a little annoying.
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
9:57 am
Don’t even say it. McLouth is hitting .135 against lefties.
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
9:57 am
4:35pm est
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
10:03 am
Cherokee STH – The Braves were better than the Padres and the rest of the NL. You seem to be assuming someone else deserved to be in the playoffs instead.
reckingball
October 10th, 2010
10:44 am
The team would have a better defense with Glaus at 3rd, bad pegs and all.
Also, please, no Melky.
reckingball
October 10th, 2010
10:46 am
Oh yeah, Brooks Robinson could not have made a play of Renteria’s bunt.
ACE
October 10th, 2010
10:52 am
no commants.
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
11:02 am
David Ross might get the start today.
bmt, tx truefan
October 10th, 2010
11:07 am
Glaus needs to be in the line up today….two reasons why the giants cant expose him until the late innings is, giants have no team speed except for torres at the top, and hudson is one of the best at fielding his position. Glaus has to be there…..you cant have Melky batting 5th protecting McCann in the line up….Reguardless of how McClouth hits Sanchez (only 7 abs to go on), Ankiel is in the flow of the series, so go with the hot hand……and if your worried bout Glaus at 3rd behind a groundball pitcher in huddy, remember you have a first baseman that scoops better than a baskin n robbins employee>>>>>>> 2b infante, Heyward rf, lee 1b, McCann C, Glaus 3rd, Diaz lf, Gonzo SS, Ankiel Cf>>>>>>> keep a open mind on the closer, depending on the righty,lefty matchups…..but definatily use Kimbrel in the most crucial of situation, he”s been lights out……….PREDECTION: braves 6 giants 3
bmt, tx truefan
October 10th, 2010
11:14 am
if the roatation of the umps stays on coarse>>>>>Paul Emmell will be behind the plate callin balls n strikes……this might get interesting
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
11:24 am
Enter your comments here
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
11:25 am
What are Paul Emmell’s tendencies? Or is there some sorta history?
SadDawg
October 10th, 2010
11:51 am
Maybe, if the Braves make it to the NLCS, they can play the Phillies like the mighty Astros did last month . . .
glord1
October 10th, 2010
11:53 am
Here is the line up. My guess.
Infante
Heyward
Lee
McCann
Glaus
Gonzalez
Melky
Diaz
Hudson
Only change is if Bobby plays Ross. He is not hard to figure out.
glord1
October 10th, 2010
11:56 am
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
11:25 am
What are Paul Emmell’s tendencies? Or is there some sorta history?
I would say his tendencies are to blow easy calls. Other than that I dont ever remember him having an issue with the Braves.
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
12:03 pm
Thanks
Heath
October 10th, 2010
12:17 pm
glord1 -
I was thinking that Glaus should be in the starting lineup today too. No real reason for that logic…just was.
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
12:25 pm
Braves
REVISED: Infante – 5 Heyward – 9 Lee – 3 McCann – 2 Diaz – 7 Gonzalez – 6 Conrad – 4 Ankiel – 8 Hudson – 1
Ted M
October 10th, 2010
12:26 pm
the Braves just tweeted that lineup.
I think thats the way to go.
bmt, tx truefan
October 10th, 2010
12:41 pm
Ted M…………… Emmel is the one that blew the Posey steal in game one (the only run of the game) and blew the call at 1st, and threw bobby out in game two
bmt, tx truefan
October 10th, 2010
12:41 pm
not starting glaus is a mistake
reckingball
October 10th, 2010
12:51 pm
When did the Braves start tweeting the lineup?
David O'Brien
October 10th, 2010
2:37 pm
MWC: I didn’t say it would be “such a big deal” to show the Falcons game, I just said I doubted they’d do it. They make advertising dollars off that board, you know? And right now they are putting up ads, messages to fans about where to buy this or that, how to purchase luxury boxes, sign up for Braves Kids Club, etc, etc.
David
October 10th, 2010
2:47 pm
OK my friends and colleges, everyone always says you have to clean up your own back yard first. Well here is our chance to do so. Amendment 1 to the Georgia Constitution will be on your fall Ballot. If that amendment passes, we the people will lose our right to work status in Georgia! The ballot question is intentionally written to be confusing.
It reads, Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to make Georgia more economically competitive by authorizing legislation to uphold reasonable competitive agreements? Vote yes or no.
What it should read is if you leave a job is it fair to tell you, “you have to find a new career”? The whole competitive question is a matter of squashing competition in the state. If this law passes and you work for Georgia Power as an accountant, then they can require you to sign a contract that says if you leave the company, whether you quit or get fired, you cannot find another job as an accountant within what they consider their territory. You will have to rely on a new skill set for a period of time as spelled out in the contract.
If you are a doctor, and Emory Hospital has you under contract, then they can tell you that you cannot practice medicine, outside their facility, for two years after you leave the hospital. The Young doctor has to go be a mechanic for two years before he can come back to medicine. Someone please tell me how you can walk away from your chosen profession for one to two years and be current when you try to return to the field.
Vote No on Amendment 1.
Savannah Morning News opposes Amendment 1. The editorial board said, “GEORGIA VOTERS who foresee starting their own businesses or simply going to work for a different employer in their current fields should vote “No” on Amendment 1. If for no other reason, Georgians should object to this measure based on the fraudulent wording of the ballot item…Amendment 1 would upset that balance of power, and thus deserves a “No” vote on Nov. 2.”
Choppinmama
October 10th, 2010
3:18 pm
Is this gonna be our in-game blog site? If not, where is it?