GDT #27: 5/1/14 Braves at Marlins

[Heyward]

:tchop:

Braves lineup: 1. Heyward RF 2.BUpton CF 3. Freeman 1B 4. JUpton LF 5.Gattis C 6. Uggla 2B 7.Johnson 3B 8. Simmons SS. 9. Santana P

Marlins lineup: 1- Stanton, 2- Stanton, 3- Stanton, 4- Stanton, 5- Stanton, 6- Stanton, 7- Stanton, 8- Stanton, 9- Stanton.

[gilesfan]

BeeeeJ

[Dalyn]

Marlins lineup seems to get scarier every game.

[nsacpi]

Expecting a huge performance from Gattis

[jpx7]

Marlins lineup: 1- Stanton, 2- Stanton, 3- Stanton, 4- Stanton, 5- Stanton, 6- Stanton, 7- Stanton, 8- Stanton, 9- Stanton.

Marlins lineup seems to get scarier every game.

On the other hand, this pitching matchup should be very favorable to the Braves.

[The Chosen One]

Expecting a huge performance from Gattis

Stahp

[TDlxANDER]

DON'T PITCH TO STANTON!!!!!!!!

[nsacpi]

Will the Marlins hitting regress before our pitching stops regressing. Ladies and gentlemen, that is the issue before us this evening.

[Dalyn]

On the other hand, this pitching matchup should be very favorable to the Braves.

If Santana can hold the lineup to two or three runs we might even score enough to win.

[nsacpi]

Uggla has hit Stanton really well. Could break out tonight.

[Hulavol]

Damn you guys are ***s. We got this.Relax.
We are in first with the sorriest, crapiest lineup of all time, with the worst manager in history....

Santana on the hump = $.

I will be eating fresh crawfish tonight ...steak wasn't working. Too many steaks = my fault harrang lost it.
Still think Uggla owes that fish/sun thing another dent...

[nsacpi]

Damn you guys are ***s. We got this.Relax.
We are in first with the sorriest, crapiest lineup of all time, with the worst manager in history....

Santana on the hump = $.

I will be eating fresh crawfish tonight ...steak wasn't working. Too many steaks = my fault harrang lost it.
Still think Uggla owes that fish/sun thing another dent...

you supposed to eat herring when harang pitches...pairs well with sauvignon blanc

in honor of Santana pitching, something Dominican should be on your menu

[jpx7]

you supposed to eat herring when harang pitches.

I don't know, that might be why he was creamed.

[The Chosen One]

:facepalm:

[jpx7]

:facepalm:

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[50PoundHead]

Mike Stanton is pitching for the Marlins? No way he throws a complete game!

[jsebe10]

God I hope Santana comes out tonight and shoves it up there crinkle stars. The Fish are starting to get only damn nerves. Teams should know when they are conquered.

[NinersSBChamps]

One month of Jason and BJ batting 1, 2 isn't enough I guess.

[jpx7]

One month of Jason and BJ batting 1, 2 isn't enough I guess.

One month isn't enough to tell anything.

[thewupk]

Braves pitching **** the bed to end April but overall it was a very productive month for the team. 8 games over .500 and a 2 game lead. 105 game win pace. I will take all of those.

[NinersSBChamps]

One month isn't enough to tell anything.

BJ has had a season plus and hasn't really shown any improvement. I think him and Simmons should be swapped.

[thewupk]

Since 4/10 BJ has a 347 OBP and a wrc+ of 104. Scored 11 runs in those 16 games he played. Not ideal but not god awful like all of last year either.

[thewupk]

BJ has had a season plus and hasn't really shown any improvement. I think him and Simmons should be swapped.

If Simmons walked more (at all) he would be the ideal #2 hitter right now. Even with his hot start with the bat he only has a 298 OBP on the year. That's pathetic for a guy hitting 289.

[The Chosen One]

If Simmons walked more (at all) he would be the ideal #2 hitter right now. Even with his hot start with the bat he only has a 298 OBP on the year. That's pathetic for a guy hitting 289.

I'll show you pathetic. :cooter:

[bravebonebook]

Braves pitching **** the bed to end April but overall it was a very productive month for the team. 8 games over .500 and a 2 game lead. 105 game win pace. I will take all of those.

Braves have lost 2 in a row (!!). That level of suckage means that you're not supposed to post anything positive about them.

[nsacpi]

Since 4/10 BJ has a 347 OBP and a wrc+ of 104. Scored 11 runs in those 16 games he played. Not ideal but not god awful like all of last year either.

Still not driving the ball with authority, but walking more and striking out less.

[thewupk]

Still not driving the ball with authority, but walking more and striking out less.

Yeah. I'll take what I can get at this point.

[thewupk]

bad luck there

[stpeteirish]

The Marlins pitching cannot possibly be as good as they've looked this series.

[jpack1]

How long can a sane manager keep BJ hitting 2. It's just impossible to believe Fredi has kept this up a month.

[thewupk]

How long can a sane manager keep BJ hitting 2. It's just impossible to believe Fredi has kept this up a month.

Who else would be a better option right now? BJ has been decent lately and has had an acceptable OBP.

[jpack1]

The Uptons are very poor OFs.

[jpack1]

Simmons is a much better option. Simmons is just scratching the surface as a hitter as well. OBP is very important but so are XBHs and BA.

[thewupk]

Simmons is a much better option. Simmons is just scratching the surface as a hitter as well. OBP is very important but so are XBHs and BA.

OBP is one of the most important elements for your #2 hitter.

[thewupk]

4 straight balls to Gattis? Very improbable.

[Julio3000]

Dan needs to owl up tonight.

[thewupk]

love that first pitch swinging.

[NinersSBChamps]

Nice work.

[tvsportscaster]

Why is the Braves pitching sucking so bad this series, now even Santana sucks. Oh well, take our sweep in Miami and head back home to Atlanta.

[thethe]

We have way too many auto outs in the lineup. Uggla needs to be taken out. He isn't the only problem but something has to be fixed.

[tvsportscaster]

We have way too many auto outs in the lineup. Uggla needs to be taken out. He isn't the only problem but something has to be fixed.

A bit more plate discipline would help too, like Andrelton swinging at the first freakin pitch instead of trying to let the pitcher get into trouble.

[thethe]

A bit more plate discipline would help too, like Andrelton swinging at the first freakin pitch instead of trying to let the pitcher get into trouble.

I'm ok with Simmons. He should be allowed to grow in a lineup and not be asked to be a focal point. Its guys like Beej/Uggla/Heyward (lesser degree) that are killing us.

[tomahawkchop10]

A bit more plate discipline would help too, like Andrelton swinging at the first freakin pitch instead of trying to let the pitcher get into trouble.

I do agree we aren't patient enough at times, but there Simmons got a good pitch to hit and he just missed. Probably wasn't going to get a pitch much betterms than that imo, and the pitcher was on deck.

[TURBO]

He was safe.

[bravesnumberone]

A 3-1 count, and Heyward swings at an outside pitch and grounds it weakly to the right side. That in a nutshell is why this offense sucks right now.

He looked like was safe though.

[thewupk]

Heyward is safe. Pitcher never hit the base or tagged him with the ball

[tomahawkchop10]

He was safe.

Agreed

[jpack1]

Terrible piece of umpiring.

[jpack1]

That ump should be fired for this series alone.

[thewupk]

There is BJ driving the ball

[TURBO]

:fredi:

[bravesnumberone]

And then sometimes it just takes squibbers to get it going.

One of the prettiest swings I've seen from BJ

[NinersSBChamps]

Apopalyspe is near.

[Krovahn]

I start watching the game: Single, Single, 3run HR!

[tomahawkchop10]

I don't believe my eyes, BJ with the boom stick!!

[jpack1]

Way to go BJ. Maybe I stand corrected.

[NYCBrave]

How long can a sane manager keep BJ hitting 2. It's just impossible to believe Fredi has kept this up a month.

He's so bad

[jpx7]

I'm so ****ing sick of the Marlins after this series.

Casey McGehee? Garrett Jones? Really? **** this club.

[Julio3000]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/24aaefb9-bf01-4489-afa6-336bfeb78490_zps21265ff8.jpg

[jpack1]

Let's not get carried away. I mean that's 2 homers and 5 RBI. Not setting the world on fire. I hope to be proven wrong. I hope he rakes.

[thethe]

BEEJ!!!!!

Just get Uggla out of the lineup and I think we will be a bit more consistent.

[tomahawkchop10]

He's so bad

He's still bad...btw how in the world is freeman 0 for 21 against miami?! Geeze, I know their pitching is good but dang.

[bravesnumberone]

Uggla is brutal. Hack hack hack.

[thewupk]

Let's not get carried away. I mean that's 2 homers and 5 RBI. Not setting the world on fire. I hope to be proven wrong. I hope he rakes.

Just continues his good work(better for him) of the past 3 weeks.

[jpx7]

Let's not get carried away. I mean that's 2 homers and 5 RBI. Not setting the world on fire. I hope to be proven wrong. I hope he rakes.

Dude had 9 HR and 26 RBI all of 2013. Compared to that, he's beasting, so forgive us our excitement.

[tvsportscaster]

BEEJ!!!!!

Just get Uggla out of the lineup and I think we will be a bit more consistent.

I think you're going to get your wish before the year is out. I really expect to see Tommy LaStella in July if Uggla continues on this path. Because now he's not hitting for power.

[bravesnumberone]

At this point, Tony Graffanino is a way better option.

[thethe]

I think you're going to get your wish before the year is out. I really expect to see Tommy LaStella in July if Uggla continues on this path. Because now he's not hitting for power.

July? Thats way too long. If this team is serious about winning TLS is here by the middle of May.

[Julio3000]

At this point, Tony Graffanino is a way better option.

Mike Mordecai is available.

[jpx7]

Because now he's not hitting for power.

These days, Uggla's not hitting for anything. People are talking about LaStella's ceiling and floor: at this point, both have collapsed for Uggla—but I guess that leaves more space for swooping and catching thermals.

[Julio3000]

And hacking up owl pellets.

[jpx7]

Mike Mordecai is available.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lf12rkvt0C1qbcpg3o1_500.gif

[tvsportscaster]

July? Thats way too long. If this team is serious about winning TLS is here by the middle of May.

I say July, thethe, because it's going to be a tough decision for the Braves because it's going to mean they will cut ties with Uggla and that's a bunch of money, so it's not a decision they will make hastily for that reason.

[Julio3000]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lf12rkvt0C1qbcpg3o1_500.gif

Mind you don't cut yourself, there, Mordecai.

[thethe]

I say July, thethe, because it's going to be a tough decision for the Braves because it's going to mean they will cut ties with Uggla and that's a bunch of money, so it's not a decision they will make hastily for that reason.

They have had about 2+ years of absolute horrid performance to correctly make the decision. They are compounding the mistakes my losing games as a result of playing him. So its a double whammy. They are losing money AND games. Might as well just lose money.

[Julio3000]

****. Come one, Johan.

[bravesnumberone]

Damnit.

[jpx7]

So, the Marlins are just going to be the schlemiel to our schlimazel this season, huh?

[TURBO]

Jason has been playing better, but he is still pull happy.

[sturg33]

BJ with the walk... I like it

[bravesnumberone]

The Marlins own Freddie

[jpx7]

The Marlins own Freddie

I think he needs another Chipper Jones rescue-mission.

[UNCBlue012]

As early as it is, BJ is playing better than Jason. Go figure how that'd happen! I hate to see Freeman struggle so much, especially after his hot start, but you have to wonder if he's okay.

[thewupk]

As early as it is, BJ is playing better than Jason. Go figure how that'd happen! I hate to see Freeman struggle so much, especially after his hot start, but you have to wonder if he's okay.

Well Freddie wasn't going to hit all season like he did to start the year. And the Marlins own him this year it seems.

[thewupk]

Horrible walk there

[USMA76]

Even more horrible wild pitch

[bravesnumberone]

Let's get some runs.

[bravesnumberone]

BEAR-THRUST

[UNCBlue012]

I love Gattis so much

[Julio3000]

Oso'd.

[thewupk]

New contract = Lord BABIP again

[TURBO]

Gattis now has six homers in his past 46 at-bats.

[UNCBlue012]

Good stuff from Chris.

[jpx7]

Johnson trying to make good on that stretch of an extension.

[thethe]

Gattis sure is streaky. Wouldn't be surprised if he hit another 2 homeruns in the next three days.

[bravesnumberone]

Need to add on here.

[GovClintonTyree]

Gattis now has six homers in his past 46 at-bats.

Gilesfan says he can't hit anything off speed. That looked like a slider.

[jpack1]

I just wish the NL had the DH because Gattis would hit 40 homers if he could play 150-155 games. That guys power is unreal.

[bravesnumberone]

Freeman just needs to sit on the bench against this team from now on.

[jsebe10]

Freddie seems like he doesn't even want to be out there right now.

[jsebe10]

I just wish the NL had the DH because Gattis would hit 40 homers if he could play 150-155 games. That guys power is unreal.

Yea but then we'd have to watch Laird titts or Doumit daily.

[sturg33]

Gilesfan says he can't hit anything off speed. That looked like a slider.

GF has proven himself to be a moron time and time again

[jsebe10]

GF has proven himself to be a moron time and time again

Lol

[jsebe10]

Ian is here to shut sh*t down....easy 1-2-3 here.

[TURBO]

GF has proven himself to be a moron time and time again

http://media0.giphy.com/media/PS7d4tm1Hq6Sk/giphy.gif

[Millwood1Hitter]

Gilesfan says he can't hit anything off speed. That looked like a slider.

It's too bad, because a Gattis/McCann tandem would be absolutely Phenominal as DH\C.

[bravesnumberone]

****ing Reed Johnson.

[jsebe10]

Go eff urself reed Johnson.

[jsebe10]

****ing Reed Johnson.

No sh*t. Tool bag

[jpx7]

****ing Reed Johnson.

Long-term contract?

[The Chosen One]

Thomas pitching scared.

[The Chosen One]

2 bloops in a row..

Lol

[TURBO]

2 frackin bloop hits. jeez

[lward343]

Oh.

Ian is here to shut sh*t down....easy 1-2-3 here.

[thewupk]

Justin straight missed that.

[jpack1]

Thank you for hitting it to J hey

[bravesnumberone]

Please don't bring Carpenter in for this.

[jpack1]

Just keep hitting it to J Hey or Simba please.

[The Chosen One]

Thank you for hitting it to J hey

Must've got the memo on here that heyward's d means nothing.

[jsebe10]

Thank you for hitting it to J hey

No kidding. Douchedreik should have hit that hanging butter maker to Key West. He hung that more than Ron Jeremy.

[jsebe10]

Please don't bring Carpenter in for this.

Carps got this. All curves here. No FBs

[Dalyn]

Just ****ing walk him. :elefant:

[Dalyn]

Carps got this. All curves here. No FBs

...

[bravesnumberone]

You don't play ****ing shifts with a 1-run lead late and tying run on base.

[jpack1]

What kinda defense was that. A freaking rinky dink ground ball

[thewupk]

You don't play ****ing shifts with a 1-run lead late and tying run on base.

You play the percentages.

[jsebe10]

Carps got this. All curves here. No FBs

Nevermind. Lol

[Dalyn]

Unbelievable defense. Just ridiculous.

[thewupk]

What kinda defense was that. A freaking rinky dink ground ball

Something you don't expect from Stanton

[jpx7]

Carpenter

http://www.chud.com/articles/content_images/47/TimandEricSeason2/TimEric7.jpg

[Dalyn]

Carps got this. All curves here. No FBs

That's #2 for you. Ban?

:Alone:

[mfree80]

How many times has the shift cost us a run this year? Play it straight!

[jsebe10]

Unbelievable defense. Just ridiculous.

Tosca's call?

[thewupk]

Horrible pitch with 2 strikes.

[bravesnumberone]

You play the percentages.

And are now trailing when the inning should have been over.

[jpack1]

Ok. I meant hit it to J Hey in the air. Dang it.

[lward343]

Well the shift from Braves season to Barves season is underway in Miami.

[UNCBlue012]

How

[sturg33]

Here is another Fredi fail.

It's clear to everyone (including Fredi) that Walden is our best non-Kimbrel pitcher. But since it's not the 8th inning, Fredi refuses to use him. Even though we're talking about 3-4-5 for Miami and literally the game on the line

[thewupk]

And are now trailing when the inning should have been over.

And? How many more runs do you think the Braves would give up if they played it straight up all the time?

[jpack1]

Haha. Simmons is like no way Uggs. I got this

[bravesnumberone]

And? How many more runs do you think the Braves would give up if they played it straight up all the time?

The shift seems to have cost them more this year than saved.

[jsebe10]

How

How? When you leave 0-2 fastballs waist high and hittable you pay for that In professional ball. Being overly aggressive when your stuff really isn't all that.

[thewupk]

The shift seems to have cost them more this year than saved.

"Seems" is correct. You only remember the bad.

[Dalyn]

Here is another Fredi fail.

It's clear to everyone (including Fredi) that Walden is our best non-Kimbrel pitcher. But since it's not the 8th inning, Fredi refuses to use him. Even though we're talking about 3-4-5 for Miami and literally the game on the line

He is such a bad in-game manager. I am at the point where I don't even care. He is going to make bad in-game decisions on a regular basis for years to come. Just have to get used to it.

[jpx7]

Here is another Fredi fail.

It's a long list, though.

[jsebe10]

Just like what Joe just said about the Marlins
" It's amazing how well the team hits at home and doesn't on the road".

[bravesnumberone]

"Seems" is correct. You only remember the bad.

You don't leave the entire side of an infield open in that situation. It's that simple.

[lward343]

Thanks, bullpen. Nice half inning.

[UNCBlue012]

Miami is no freaking joke at home!

[Braves78]

Embarrassing. ..lol we get swept by the Marlins what a effing joke. We all knew that the issues with the lack of hitting would catch up to us because there was no way the starting pitching was going to continue giving up less than 2 runs per game. No May flowers for us because unless a miracle happens with this offense we maybe in for a long summer.

[jpx7]

He is such a bad in-game manager. I am at the point where I don't even care. He is going to make bad in-game decisions on a regular basis for years to come. Just have to get used to it.

Yea: it's just a annual built-in weakness we'll have to tolerate.

[jpx7]

No May flowers

The Braves will make flowers on May yet.

[bravesnumberone]

Good start. Now is this team capable of manufacturing runs?

[jpack1]

A break. Let's go Gattis.

[stpeteirish]

Justin's crappy defense played a big part in that inning. And neither Thomas or Carpenter made a pitch when they needed to.

[Millwood1Hitter]

This team has some serious issues that are finally coming full circle and were masked early on by superb pitching.

But hey, I was just being negative, right?

Terrible offense
Terrible defense at key positions
Unreliable bullpen
Terrible in game manager

The only way we will consistently win series if our starting pitching is unreal and going deep into games because this offense wouldn't be able to muster runs in a game started by Shane Reynolds and closed out by Dan Kolb.

[thewupk]

You don't leave the entire side of an infield open in that situation. It's that simple.

Is it that simple? Stanton rarely hits grounders to the right side. But I guess you know more.

[bravesnumberone]

Pathetic.

[thewupk]

LORD BAIBP will come through when Uggla fails

[jpack1]

Awful strike 1 call. I mean unworldly bad.

[jsebe10]

Christ Gattis come on man.

[bravesnumberone]

Is it that simple? Stanton rarely hits grounders to the right side. But I guess you know more.

I've said all I'm going to say. It's now 5-4 because no one was playing second base.

[thewupk]

they play great defense and ours lets us down. difference in the game

[thewupk]

I've said all I'm going to say. It's now 5-4 because no one was playing second base.

cool story bro

[jpack1]

Uggla freaking surprised himself and guy makes a great play.

[bravesnumberone]

cool story bro

Indeed it is. Let's see if this offense can do anything.

[jpx7]

But hey, I was just being negative, right?

Yep.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Man, I wish we could find the Rick Carlisle of baseball managers.

[thewupk]

a CJ walk. another rare occurrence.

[jpack1]

Let's do this Simba. Strikes son. Swing at strikes.

[nsacpi]

excellent AB Lord BABIP

[jsebe10]

God I hate Redmond.

[jpx7]

Man, I wish we could find the Rick Carlisle of baseball managers.

http://twilightswarden.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/screenshot-lrg-07.png

[jsebe10]

Hey Fredi takes notes!!! A manager is bringing in his closer early!!!

[jpack1]

See Fredi. Closers aren't just for the 9th. How different.

[thewupk]

Let's do this Simba. Strikes son. Swing at strikes.

he will put it in play. just have to hope it's not a popup which he is prone to do

[Millwood1Hitter]

Fredi is taking notes, realizes closers aren't just for the 9th, responds by starting Kimbrel next game.

[Dalyn]

Chip with a six-finger joke. A subtle one, even. Love it. Must be out of crack.

[Dalyn]

Fredi is taking notes, realizes closers aren't just for the 9th, responds by starting Kimbrel next game.

:happy0157:

[VirginiaBrave]

Y'all write this down. The Fish are our competition in the East 2014.

[CJC]

I'm back to bring victory

[Dalyn]

He is throwing wild. Run 'em. :snort:

[zitothebrave]

Come on Tron. Get it.

[Dalyn]

Would be nice to have Reed to hit next.

[bravesnumberone]

Oh lord. Please Pena.

[jpack1]

Great AB there by Simba.

[thewupk]

The odds of CJ and Simba walking back to back have to be really really low

[zitothebrave]

That's a 50% increase for Tron in his non-intentional walks

[nsacpi]

excellent AB Simba

[zitothebrave]

The odds of CJ and Simba walking back to back have to be really really low

Well considering they both were at like 3% BB rate it's tiny lol

[Dalyn]

The odds of CJ and Simba walking back to back have to be really really low

What are the odds of CJ, Simmons, and Pena walking back-to-back-to-back?

[Dalyn]

Would've been nice to see him serve that first pitch to left.

[sturg33]

I'm surprised Fredi isn't using a challenge to dispute the Marlins' using their closer in the 8th...

[thewupk]

So much for that. At least Freeman will hit in the 9th.

[bravesnumberone]

More failure with RISP. And the Hawks just pissed Game 6 away. All sorts of fail to go around.

[Dalyn]

We need some help on the bench.

[jpx7]

Peña sucks again.

That is all.

[jpack1]

Dang. Really don't know why Doumit is on is team if you don't use him there. Just more Fredi fail.

[Dalyn]

I'm surprised Fredi isn't using a challenge to dispute the Marlins' using their closer in the 8th...

:happy0157:

[Julio3000]

Argh.

Pena. Just not that good.

[Dalyn]

The way I feel about Fredi's managing is similar to how I eventually felt about Kolb closing. It is just hilarious.

[jsebe10]

Y'all write this down. The Fish are our competition in the East 2014.

You are giving them WAAAYYYY too much credit man. That team is an abortion offensively on the road. A few of their players are severely over-achieving this series. They are good at home, but they gotta hit the road.

[bravesnumberone]

I didn't even realize the closer was in with two outs in the 8th to protect a lead. Guess I've watched too many Braves games.

[jpx7]

The odds of CJ and Simba walking back to back have to be really really low

0.09% in 2014.

[stpeteirish]

too bad you don't get points for using up clock. It took us almost 20 minutes to not score in the 8th.

Ciesek might not be up for a two inning save. He threw a lot of pitches in the 8th .

[nsacpi]

Would have liked to see Walden this inning. But go Varvaro!

[sturg33]

How many pitches did Cisheck throw?

[Julio3000]

0.09% in 2014.

Monkeys, typewriters, Hamlet.

[Julio3000]

How many pitches did Cisheck throw?

12.

[jpx7]

I skipped an Alain Resnais film for this, so the Braves better win.

[Dalyn]

The Marlins certainly beat the plunk out of the best pitching in baseball.

[bravesnumberone]

Why is Varvaro in the game???

[jpx7]

Monkeys, typewriters, Hamlet.

O, what a piece of work are monkeys.

[Dalyn]

Why is Varvaro in the game???

http://tyrannyoftradition.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/2005-dankolbknocksoverthewatercoole.jpg

[nsacpi]

Why is Varvaro in the game???

Fredi being too rigid here in adhering to situational roles. Walden should be in unless there is a health issue. He is well rested.

[sturg33]

Fredi being too rigid here in adhering to situational roles. Walden should be in unless there is a health issue. He is well rested.

So we know it's not a health issue then

[Dalyn]

Wasting Avilan in what could be a 15-inning game.

[jpx7]

:fredi:
:fredi:
:fredi:

[Julio3000]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/fredi_miccopy_zps9c08b153.jpg

[bravesnumberone]

Will the top of our order come through?

[Dalyn]

Bench help?

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[sturg33]

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I really do hate boosting your thanks but that was perfect after jpx7's post

[Dalyn]

Will the top of our order come through?

Heyward - Worm killer to second

BJ - TRIPLE!

Freeman - Walk

Justin - HR

[thewupk]

Bench help?

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I've heard that guy has power

[Dalyn]

Now THAT is a weird place to have the 2B.

[thewupk]

a shame they didn't play straight away there

[Dalyn]

:mad0182:

[Dalyn]

Should hit Doumit for Freeman. He is lost against the Marlins.

[thewupk]

piss poor series. hopefully we play better at home.

[bravesnumberone]

Have yourself a series Braves. What an awful night.

[jsebe10]

See y'all again soon you clowns. Enjoy the wins.

[lward343]

Let the players ride a bus home. Disgusting series.

[jsebe10]

Have yourself a series Braves. What an awful night.

I agree but I promise you man, the Fish over achieved something serious this series.

[NinersSBChamps]

Let the players ride a bus home. Disgusting series.

Gotta get back to budget somehow.

[UNCBlue012]

Losing happens, losing 9-0 and 9-3 shouldn't... especially back-to-back. Hopefully the team goes home and can win 6 of 9 or not at least. Really upset to see a series this bad. The sweep happens, but this was about as pathetic as I've been in a while. Gotta move on!

[Dalyn]

I would let Uggla fly them home. Maybe he will hurt his back.

[sturg33]

Fredi simply out managed tonight.

When the game was on the line for us, he chose to go to Carp instead of Walden or Kimbrel because he manages by old-school nonsense.

When the game was on the line for Miami, they brought in their best pitcher in the highest leverage situation in the game.

We gave up two runs. They gave up zero.

[bravesnumberone]

It reminded me a lot of that series last year against the Tigers. We're on pace for 102 wins. I'll take it, but it won't last if this team can't come through offensively with something other than home runs.

[NinersSBChamps]

I agree but I promise you man, the Fish over achieved something serious this series.

Over achieved? The Braves are lost against their starting pitching. Get used to being their doormat for a few seasons to come.

[tvsportscaster]

I agree but I promise you man, the Fish over achieved something serious this series.

Yeah, the Braves definitely made the Marlins look like world beaters this series. They should be embarrassed.

[nsacpi]

Got to take some encouragement from BJ tonight.

[bravesnumberone]

I would let Uggla fly them home. Maybe he will hurt his back.

At least we know he wouldn't hit anything.

[stpeteirish]

Let the players ride a bus home. Disgusting series.

lot of things look pretty bad for what is currently a first place team. Biggest problem to me is offense is totally dependent on HR's. Too many guys who never hit a single with a man on 2b.

[jsebe10]

Got to take some encouragement from BJ tonight.

Definitely.

Dan 4 for his last 34 with ZERO XBH and RBI.

[The Chosen One]

Clock is ticking on Uggla.

[stpeteirish]

Over achieved? The Braves are lost against their starting pitching. Get used to being their doormat for a few seasons to come.

That would be quite a change in direction. Braves have beat the Marlins more than any team in baseball has beaten any other team since 2011. (said by Marlins announcers tonight)

[UNCBlue012]

Definitely.

Dan 4 for his last 34 with ZERO XBH and RBI.

Somehow he's the 6-hole hitter. After tonight, I expect to see Cjoh ahead of him at least. If we won't bring LaStella up, it needs to be Heyward, BJ, Freeeeman, JUP, Gattis, CJoh, Simba and Uggla. No reason not too. lol

[jsebe10]

Just saw the reply on the Pena K....91 MPH FB right down the pipe.

[Dalyn]

Clock is ticking on Uggla.

I doubt it.

It was a stretch to even give him a chance this year. The fact that he is still out there means he likely will be here until the bitter end. Wren needs to grow some balls.