LIVE: Braves need to win ‘gimme’ series vs. Nationals
This photo of a male fan in a wedding dress was more interesting than anything else from the Braves' loss to Washington on Saturday. He was arrested. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
The Braves’ franchise reached the 10,0000-win mark the other night. If they had played better against the Washington Nationals, that achievement would’ve be reached a while ago.
As has been stated several times before, particularly by Chipper Jones, one key to the Braves winning the National League East Division this year is how they play against the teams they should beat. Washington is at the top of that list. The Braves are only 59-58 all-time against the Nationals, including 4-4 this season after Saturday’s 5-2 loss.
Since the franchise relocated from Montreal in 2005, the Nats’ overall record is only 459-606 (.431). But in the season series against the Braves, they’ve gone 9-10, 8-10, 7-11, 12-6, 8-10, 10-8 and 4-4.
“We have to take advantage of nights like last night,” Jones said in the clubhouse before today’s game “The Phillies go out and get pummeled [by the New York Mets 11-2] and we know it. We’ve got to turn it up a notch on nights like that and be sure we take advantage of their losses.”
Jair Jurrjens (12-3, 1.87) makes his return the All-Star Game to start against Washington’s Tom Gorzelanny (2-6, 3.94). Of course, Gorzelanny’s career numbers (38-43, 4.59) aren’t nearly as impressive as his outings against the Braves (2-1, 3.18). Go figure.
A few bullet points before we open the live blog:
– Foxsports.com is reporting that the Detroit Tigers are interesting in Braves’ starter Derek Lowe.This isn’t the first time Lowe’s name has come up in trade rumors. The major impediment to a deal in the past always has been his contract ($15 million per year). But his deal has less than a season and a half remaining and a trade might be more do-able now than last year. I’ll get into that more in the game column.
– Dan Uggla has an eight-game hitting streak — and, no, that’s not a typo. During that span, he is 10-for-29 (.345) with four doubles, three homers, six RBIs, six walks and a .457 on-base percentage.
– After Saturday’s loss, the Braves own only the fifth-best home record in the National League (29-19) but they have the best road record (26-20). They leave immediately following today’s game for seven road games — four in Colorado (45-48) and three in Cincinnati (46-48).
That’s it for now. Be back for the first pitch.
By Jeff Schultz
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186 comments Add your comment
extremus
July 17th, 2011
12:38 pm
Need to win this one and get back some momentum.
jfreak13713
July 17th, 2011
12:48 pm
Braves win series today but lose battle against Phillies! Again! Trading Lowe is risky as Medlen seems lost for entire year. I know we need a bat but who fills Lowe’s role?? However, a chance to dump that contract my be worth it in the long run??
birdbrain
July 17th, 2011
12:54 pm
WOW…good job Jeff!! A major U.S. newspaper that gets some coverage in 30 minutes before game time. Amazing!! Unlike the bozo’s , Dave and Carroll, who can’t seem to meet any sort of deadline.
TruthSeeker
July 17th, 2011
12:59 pm
jfreak,
Minor or Teheran would take Lowe’s spot, and either would be an upgrade.
TommyP
July 17th, 2011
1:00 pm
Would imagine the Braves would deal Lowe for salary relief and then take what they get back from Detroit (minor leaguers) and include them in another deal for a RH outfielder.
DaveinNEPA
July 17th, 2011
1:12 pm
It goes without saying that we need to keep winning, no matter who the opponent is.
But, I would hardy call this a “gimme” series. In case you haven’t noticed JS, and judging by what you wrote you haven’t, the Nationals are a vastly improved club. They aren’t a doormat anymore.
iTiSi
July 17th, 2011
1:14 pm
Why was the MAN(?) in the wedding dress allowed in the ballpark in the first place? I will bet that dress belonged to his X-wife!
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
1:26 pm
Although I would make the deal you have to remember Lowe’s post season stats.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
1:31 pm
Dude in the dress moved well to his left.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
1:39 pm
Hello . . . and that’s no way to start a game. Not sure if that was painful enough to qualify as a hit batter.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
1:40 pm
Birdbrain — Aw come on, be nice. Those 2 are blogging round the clock.
GeorgiaYankeesFan
July 17th, 2011
1:40 pm
With all due respect, how is this a gimme series? Coming into the All Star break the Nats were one of the hottest teams in baseball.
T-Town Dawg
July 17th, 2011
1:41 pm
Question, if we make this trade and get a right handed bat, where do we pencil in the new bat in the lineup. Who sits from the current line up when Chipper comes back? Are there any power hitting center fielders avaiable?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
1:41 pm
Truthseeker — Maybe but there’s some risk involved in trading Lowe. I’ll get into that more in the column.
Sonny Clusters
July 17th, 2011
1:42 pm
We was thinking All-Star second baseman Prado didn’t lose his job at second base, they took it away from him. And they took Conrad’s uniform number away from him. All of it went to Uggla. We say give Conrad his number back and let Prado play second base. Put Uggla out at the beer stand and let him draw some cold ones for the fans.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
1:42 pm
T-Town Dawg — I wouldn’t assume a trade would be for a starter. Could be for bench help.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
1:45 pm
Bad baserunning, great awareness by Jurrjens on that. Bernadina was dead.
T-Town Dawg
July 17th, 2011
1:46 pm
In other words, don’t look for a big splash before the deadline? Bench help only? Bourn, Pence etc. are probably out of the equation?
Sonny Clusters
July 17th, 2011
1:49 pm
All you little leaguers out there, when you get a baserunner hung up, remember to run right at him. If you shriek like a little girl and bug your eyes while you’re running it will sometimes scare ‘em into make a big base running mistake.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
1:50 pm
T-Town Dawg — No way of knowing. But have to realize teams like Tigers don’t want to take a major piece of their team because they’re trying to make playoffs. Also, parting with Lowe’s salary counts for a lot.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
1:53 pm
And THAT’S why Jordan Schafer is turning into a valuable piece for this team . . .
southgabrave
July 17th, 2011
1:55 pm
Trading Lowe makes a lot of sense. It would allow much needed room for Minor or Teheran. It opens up salary to aquire a much needed bat. In the playoffs, which I think the Braves are a lock for at least the wildcard, You go with 4 starters at the most. That would mean a rotation of JJ, Hanson, Hudson and Beachy,all that have been better than Lowe. That 5th starter is not needed in the playoffs but that bat would be. 15 mil can get you a bat. Maybe a 3-way trade with Detroit and Tampa Bay. Maybe we could aquire a BJ Upton and Detroit send a bat to Tampa Bay along with (wishful thinking0 Mclouth. Upton will get 7 mil in arbition next year, covered by Lowes salary save.
Steve
July 17th, 2011
1:55 pm
I think “Birdbrain” is hungover. Jeff, what moves do you see the Braves making before the deadline? Any rumors?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
1:55 pm
Clutch AB by Prado. He was missed …. Braves up 1-0.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:00 pm
Steve — It would surprise me if they did nothing but I’m not sure at this point move/moves will be major. Depends a lot on how Schafer/Prado/Uggla/Gonzalez perform between now and deadline.
southgabrave
July 17th, 2011
2:00 pm
Tampa has been trying to unload Upton because they cant afford him next year. He also has been a disappointment and lost at times. Maybe a change helps him, He has all the tools.
The Falcon Jedi
July 17th, 2011
2:00 pm
Did the guy in the dress say “I do” when he was asked if he understood his miranda rights?
Steve
July 17th, 2011
2:03 pm
Gonzo needs to step it up. One last question, who is in line to replace Chipper when he retires? Or, if the plan on moving Prado to third, who is the next up and coming outfielder? Just read that the Braves might try to trade Lowe. Probably a good move. Hear they have some good bars in Detroit.
T-Town Dawg
July 17th, 2011
2:03 pm
I wouldn’t expect to get a big piece from Detroit. I would just hope that the money that the trade would free up could help get a better bat in cf. I like Shafer and what he brings to the table but his BA and OBP are not very good right now.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:05 pm
Uggla gets first base on a walk because Gorzelanny went to his mouth on the mound. Loads bases.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:07 pm
Anybody else ever seen that called before?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:08 pm
Steve — I’d say plan right now most likely is to move Prado to third.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:09 pm
Braves get (earned) 2 runs on 1 hit, three walks, stolen base, wild pitch, error, and a ball called for pitcher licking his fingers.
southgabrave
July 17th, 2011
2:10 pm
Mclouth pulls another outside pitch for a week groundout
Steve
July 17th, 2011
2:10 pm
It’s always best to wipe.
Dawgs Man
July 17th, 2011
2:11 pm
2nd and 3rd one out and Seabass and McOut coming up. Do we get another run? Of course not.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
2:11 pm
Lowe’s possible leaving the ATL is pleasing to Home Depot.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:15 pm
If Gonzalez can play defense like he did in this inning, team won’t care as much that he’s hitting .231.
Pongo
July 17th, 2011
2:21 pm
The ‘bride’ last night was hilarious. Did you see him get planted by that security guard? He got crushed, just laid there for several minutes! Then he had to go to jail for the night, wearing a wedding dress? Life is full of regrets…ouch!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:21 pm
“Chef” Tim Dix — “Lowe’s possible leaving the ATL is pleasing to Home Depot.” …. I see what you did there.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:28 pm
That’s triple, RBI and scores on throw … 2-2.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:29 pm
Correction: Uggla charged with throwing error, allowing Bernadina to score.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:30 pm
That’s two straight hard hit balls vs. Jurrjens.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
2:33 pm
JJ pitching to, too much contact.
Steve
July 17th, 2011
2:34 pm
Call me a moron but I am missing the Lowe and Home Depot joke. Please explain?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:35 pm
Don’t know what’s wrong with Jurrjens but he’s laboring here. Also up to 41 pitches with 1 out and 2 on in third (and 2 runs already in).
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
2:36 pm
BTW, Cheffy wouldn’t mind going solo w/ Hope.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
2:37 pm
Steve, it’s home improvement jargon humor.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:38 pm
Just realized we’ve got 4 runs on only 3 hits in this game (5 walks, HB, SB, WP, 2 errors).
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
2:38 pm
Is a 92mph FB just touching 90?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:39 pm
You wonder about Uggla. How do you think Nats feel about Jason Werth (.216 before today and he’s 0-for-2).
Steve
July 17th, 2011
2:39 pm
Ha. Got it now. Brain is a little foggy after getting drunk last night and racing cars through the streets of Buckhead.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:42 pm
Gorzelanny out, Rodriguez is in. He came up limping after scoring that run.
David from Athens, AL
July 17th, 2011
2:43 pm
I still don’t understand the connection to Home Depot!
G
July 17th, 2011
2:43 pm
It always seems like the Braves give up more triples than anyone….
DaveinNEPA
July 17th, 2011
2:43 pm
Jurrjens is struggling because it appears the outside corner of the plate moved to the middle of the plate. Very tight Strike zone today.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:43 pm
Steve — Good thing Lowe also is not the “Ace”. (Hardware? See what did there?)
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
2:45 pm
Jeff, just outstanding!
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
2:46 pm
Jeff, Steve must shop at THE DUMP!
Steve
July 17th, 2011
2:48 pm
Ha. Be nice people! I get it now.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
2:48 pm
So many comments about the NATS having the Braves number. It actually goes back to the EXPO days when they had more victories against ATL than games played.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
2:49 pm
Steve, not a shot, I’m just warped.
Like Jeff.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:55 pm
Update from Nats: Gorzelanny left with a twisted right ankle. He’s day to day. But then, aren’t we all? (Sorry.)
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
2:59 pm
Two-run double, still not activity in Braves’ bullpen.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:01 pm
By the way, that’s 3 straight hits (single, double, double) off the Nos. 6-7-8 batters in Nats’ order.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:02 pm
He had that stolen . . . came off bag.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:05 pm
And we’ll need a ruling . . .
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:07 pm
Geez … get him out of there. Nats are just hammering Jurrjens. Arm seems dead. Can’t locate pitches.
G
July 17th, 2011
3:07 pm
Wow another triple… Tis is what imfeared the last two games the pitching would slip and we just don’t have enough bats… Why is he still in the game?
G
July 17th, 2011
3:08 pm
Is Fredi asleep? Come on you idiot
Adairsville Dawg
July 17th, 2011
3:10 pm
why can we not beat the nats?????????
Adairsville Dawg
July 17th, 2011
3:10 pm
and the Braves will got 1-2-3 coming up
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:10 pm
Jurrjens pounded for four more runs and six hits (4 extra bases). Gonzalez surprisingly left him in.
Dawgs Man
July 17th, 2011
3:11 pm
Same old S**t. We fail to get more runs when we have a chance because Seabass or McOut cannot drive in runners on 2nd and 3rd and it bites us in the rear later when the other team takes advantage. Of course, we cannot beat Washington anyway so what the h*ll.
Sonny Clusters
July 17th, 2011
3:11 pm
Well, maybe Uggla will lead off with a 5-run home run.
Adairsville Dawg
July 17th, 2011
3:12 pm
this is why christian martinez should be called back up and Proctor sent packing home
TruthSeeker
July 17th, 2011
3:12 pm
These guys just own us. It’s unbelievable.
Sonny Clusters
July 17th, 2011
3:14 pm
Jeff, can you find out what’s in Davey Johnson’s locker?
Sonny Clusters
July 17th, 2011
3:16 pm
July 28 is Chipper Jones Bobblehead Night. We heard the little heads fall off.
Jonah
July 17th, 2011
3:17 pm
Looks like same old offensive woes from the first half now with the pitching going down hill…not good.
Adairsville Dawg
July 17th, 2011
3:18 pm
told ya 1-2-3
what a joke 1 freaking hit
G
July 17th, 2011
3:19 pm
This is why Roy is the all star starter, he doesn’t have melt downs… It was an easy decision.
Adairsville Dawg
July 17th, 2011
3:21 pm
hey theres a suprise Fredi send JJ right back out there to give up some more runs….what a jackass
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:22 pm
Jurrjens knocks them down in 5th but he’s due up second in the inning.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:24 pm
Heyward on deck to hit for Jurrjens.
Hit A Single
July 17th, 2011
3:25 pm
You can’t win with a minor league outfield!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:26 pm
Ouch. . .
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:27 pm
Line on Jurrjens: 5 innings, 8 hits, 6 runs (all earned), 2 walks, 6 strikeouts.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:29 pm
That’s scored a single-RBI for Schafer.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:30 pm
That’s 2 stolen bases for Schafer this game.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:32 pm
Sean Burnett coming in to pitch.
Hit A Single
July 17th, 2011
3:33 pm
Schafer does seem to add a little fire to this offense.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:36 pm
See ya …. we’re all tied up. Mac comes through.
G
July 17th, 2011
3:37 pm
Please no Proctor………..
Steve
July 17th, 2011
3:38 pm
Is McCann good?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:39 pm
Dan Uggla: 9 game hitting streak.
Jonah
July 17th, 2011
3:39 pm
McCann…awesome!
Dawgs Man
July 17th, 2011
3:40 pm
Won’t score again. Seabass up.
The Nature Boy
July 17th, 2011
3:40 pm
sweet….go Braves get JJ the win
Dawgs Man
July 17th, 2011
3:40 pm
Of course he makes an out, but it was a good out.
Dawgs Man
July 17th, 2011
3:44 pm
McOUT!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:44 pm
George Sherrill coming in to pitch for Braves.
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
3:45 pm
Well I guess i still need to watch the Woman’s World Cup. The Braves take the lead when I swapped over the the Soccer.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:51 pm
Ooof. Base-running blunder there.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:51 pm
But there’s a bigger blunder (by Sherrill): 2-run homer and Nats back on top.
Dawgs Man
July 17th, 2011
3:51 pm
GD bullpen SUX.
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
3:51 pm
WTF? I watch soccer and they hit a 2 run homer. Damn.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
3:52 pm
How come I never cover the nice, quick 2-hour, 15-minute games?
ueeediot
July 17th, 2011
3:53 pm
Hey, where’d all those haters go?
G
July 17th, 2011
3:53 pm
This team as NO middle relief
Dawgs Man
July 17th, 2011
3:53 pm
Proctor, Sherrill, and Gearrin cannot do it. That gap between 5th or 6th inning and 8th inning is killing the Braves.
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
3:54 pm
Jeff, the Braves think you need a day away from the house apparently.
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
3:55 pm
“Gimme” series? The Nats always give the Braves trouble, even in years past when they were absolutely terrible. I don’t think the Nats are a “Gimme” for anyone this year… they are playing .500 ball and they seem to have their franchise heading in the right direction.
ueeediot
July 17th, 2011
3:55 pm
ah, yes. The true soft underbelly of the Braves. When can we expect Moylan and Medlin to be coming back?
Dawgs Man
July 17th, 2011
3:55 pm
Why can’t the Braves beat this team? It is mindboggling.
G
July 17th, 2011
3:56 pm
Has this Ramirez kid gotten a hit?
Dawgs Man
July 17th, 2011
3:57 pm
Oh yeah. Lugo. He is the answer.
ueeediot
July 17th, 2011
3:57 pm
Unless Lowe is moved, how can we expect Medlin to come back into the starting rotation? With Medlin and Moylan back in the bullpen, that 6,7th inning issue should clear up.
Hatmatbbat10
July 17th, 2011
3:58 pm
G, he had a double and scored a run last inning.
ueeediot
July 17th, 2011
3:59 pm
Dawgs man, why do you watch and comment on the Braves? Youre not a Braves fan.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:00 pm
Eric O’Flaherty coming in.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:02 pm
On Medlin: Considering his setback the other day, I wouldn’t worry right now about how the Braves are going to get him back into the mix.
UGAFAN13
July 17th, 2011
4:05 pm
What a pitiful statement…we must beat the lower ranked teams in our division to have a chance to do anything close to a playoff run. I still think Proctor, Gerrin and now Sherrill are dead weight. You can also add the bat of McOut to that list.
ueeediot
July 17th, 2011
4:06 pm
Setback? Dam, wanted that kid to make it back.
How about Moylan?
UGAFAN13
July 17th, 2011
4:08 pm
I would love to see us get a right handed outfield bat before the deadline. Let’s bring Christen Marteniz and Minor up. Proctor gets his waling papers and Gerrin goes back to Gwinnett to hone his skills. Trade McOut and please, oh please find somebody to take Lowe.
ueeediot
July 17th, 2011
4:09 pm
and oh yeah, .310 15HR 50RBI…..THAT is the bat thats killing us…6 time all star….best catcher in the National League…
you people need to stop calling yourselves baseball fans, much less Braves fans.
This is the reason I really beg Arthur Blank to build that outdoor stadium for the Falcons too. Fans like these in town? Build an outdoor stadium and they wont go? PERFECT. Hope they stop watching on TV too. Now, what kind of stadium do we need to build to get you non-baseball people to go away?
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
4:10 pm
US Women SCORE SCORE SCORE.
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
4:12 pm
USA! USA! USA!
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
4:13 pm
Hope SOLO will you marry me?
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
4:14 pm
If not Hope Will you marry me Alex Morgan. I love the #13!
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
4:15 pm
Damn Freddie straight up on the first pitch.
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
4:23 pm
with 10 min left Japan ties it 1-1.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:30 pm
Phillies up 8-4 over the Mets going to the bottom of the ninth in New York.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:31 pm
I know Braves’ need for a RH bat has been the most discussed but starting to think middle reliever is a greater concern.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:31 pm
Home run by . . . Nate McLouth? … Oh well. We’re tied again.
UGAFAN13
July 17th, 2011
4:31 pm
Bout time1
The Nature Boy
July 17th, 2011
4:32 pm
you’re not going anywhere Jeff…sit down and relax
stevie zero
July 17th, 2011
4:34 pm
looks like you may be there a minute, jeff. you brought your flask, right?
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
4:34 pm
where are all the “McOut” haters now? GO BRAVOS!!!!!!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:35 pm
Kimbrel comes into the game. Hinske stay in game in left field, McLouth moves to right.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:37 pm
Nature Boy — I packed a bag, just in case.
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
4:39 pm
Jeff,a shortstop is supposed to field & hit. You can’t give Alex Gonzalez any slack on hitting .230 just because he plays good defense. Doesn’t SS’s Jeter,Rollins,etc. do both ?
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:40 pm
Da Squeeze — Are Jeter or Rollins available?
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
4:40 pm
McOut sucks. One valuable hit in all of July ? Come on…
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:41 pm
Braves in ninth will have pitcher’s spot and the top of the order.
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
4:41 pm
Don’t get too excited about Nate’s home run Jeff… “Oh well… we’re tied again” WTF???
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
4:42 pm
No, but you get my point that good SS’s do both. Alex isn’t a good hitter.
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
4:43 pm
There’s your boy Alex, can’t field now either.
Unruly Ruler
July 17th, 2011
4:45 pm
Squeeze is right. Alex needs to go.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
4:45 pm
here comes raw dog!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:46 pm
Da Squeeze — I’m aware there are good hitting shortstops in baseball, but they’re not readily available at the deadline and if there’s one position a team generally will take defense over offense, it’s shortstop. That’s my point.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:46 pm
Brooks Conrad hitting for Kimbrel.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
4:47 pm
chick’s tied @ 1, 98 mins in.
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:47 pm
Not sure if they’ve announced on TV but Phillies beat Mets 8-5. Braves down by 4 games right now.
Unruly Ruler
July 17th, 2011
4:50 pm
Squeeze, you got to remember that Fredi had Alex in Fla so there is no way he is going to bench his home boy !
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:51 pm
Nice sacrifice by Schafer, who has had another solid game. 1/3, 2 runs, walk, 2 SBs.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
4:52 pm
USA chicks WIN!
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
4:52 pm
2-1 USA!!!!!!!
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
4:52 pm
Ok, Jeff. But since the Braves main rival is the Phillies who have a SS (Rollins) that does both then it makes Braves fans see the ineptness in Alex ability magnified…
Sonny Clusters
July 17th, 2011
4:52 pm
Right man at the plate. Get ready.
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
4:52 pm
er…game continues
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
4:53 pm
It’s not over yet “Chef”
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
4:53 pm
I heard the Chicks love Dix ?
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
4:53 pm
er…match continues
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
4:54 pm
little a “head” of myself
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
4:54 pm
Bad running.
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
4:55 pm
can we please get some base running leasons?!?!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:55 pm
That hurts. Head-up play by Desmond.
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
4:55 pm
lessons
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
4:55 pm
Tag was high, he was safe.
G
July 17th, 2011
4:55 pm
Twice in this series… What is going on? These guys are idiots!!
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
4:56 pm
nice play to hold that ball
US Woman score. lead 2-1 with 15min to play.
G
July 17th, 2011
4:56 pm
Stop running on bals hit in front of you. That is a fundamental pee wee baseball rule
"Chef" Tim Dix
July 17th, 2011
4:57 pm
True Da Squeeze, so very true. It’s a tough life.
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
4:58 pm
BRAVES WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff Schultz
July 17th, 2011
4:59 pm
Freddie delivers. 2-out RBI single, Braves win 9-8. … WP-Kimbrel. LP-Matthews. Time of game: 3 hours, 20 mins.
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
4:59 pm
Way to go Freddie!!!
5150 UOAD
July 17th, 2011
5:00 pm
Great. Freddie perfect.
Now the US Women to win
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
5:00 pm
And see Jeff, Braves have good hitting 1B (Freeman) and 2B (Prado) like Phillies 1B (Howard) & 2B (Utley). But Phillies have good SS Rollins and Braves have sorry Gonzalez.
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
5:02 pm
Alex is probably top 3 defensive shortstops in the league and he has decent power. Rollins is good but he is not even close to what he used to be. Give it up Squeeze. GO BRAVES!
J-Smoove
July 17th, 2011
5:03 pm
squeeze… prado plays left field now by the way. Uggla plays second base
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
5:05 pm
If you think Alex is even close to Rollins you are loco !
Saint Dawg>>>
July 17th, 2011
6:03 pm
There is no such thing as a GIMME” vs the Nats. they are very good and young team..they will be a countender for the next few years bank on it!!!!
Da Squeeze
July 17th, 2011
7:05 pm
Nice Karma J-Smoove , USA lost !
Ronald Millsaps
July 17th, 2011
7:10 pm
I’m just now reading about today’s game, which I saw or heard none of. Braves.com’s coverage of it is disappointing in that it focuses almost squarely on Freddie Freeman’s game-winning single and is rather ho-hum about, for example, Nate McLouth’s two-run homer.
To remain with said example, if McLouth doesn’t homer, Freeman’s single doesn’t drive in the winning run at that point. Let’s not overlook the overall structure of the win, which most do oftentimes. Let’s also not act like Freeman’s being 21 makes him nearly exempt from being productive. He obviously has a lot of God-given talent and works hard to develop it, so the results in question can be expected.
Ronald Millsaps
July 17th, 2011
7:17 pm
“da”– Karma doesn’t exist.
FOX’s coverage of the All-Star Game was expectedly awful. Heath Bell’s interview after his slide was unbelievably indecisive (he asked his teammates if he should slide; he wasn’t going to, but then he saw his teammates move for him and then “kinda had to” and “kinda did”… WHAT???). Tired of hearing about Brian Wilson and the Giants. He, that team, and that city are just weird. I don’t even like giving yet more publicity to those folks by these two sentences, but maybe they’ll offset some of the other publicity.