GDT #69. 6/16 7:10 PM (EDT) Phillies(Hamels) @ Braves(Teheran)

[tomahawkchop10]

Braves Lineup:
1. JHey-RF
2. BJ-CF
3. Freddie-1B
4. JUp-LF
5. Gattis-C
6. CJ-3B
7. TLS-2B
8. Simba-SS
9. Julio-P

Phuck the Fillies:
1. Revere-CF
2. Rollins-SS
3. Utley-2B
4. Howard-1B
5. Byrd- RF
6. Brown-LF
7. Ruis-C
8. Brignac-3B
9. Hamels-P

Still no movement for BJ or Tommy. Hopefully the next time we face a righty they are switched. Really need to win this series vs a bad team with the Washington series up next. Go Bravos!!:tchop:

Sorry 710 pm.

[jsebe10]

Braves Lineup:
1. JHey-RF
2. BJ-CF
3. Freddie-1B
4. JUp-LF
5. Gattis-C
6. CJ-3B
7. TLS-2B
8. Simba-SS
9. Julio-P

Phuck the Fillies:
1. Revere-CF
2. Rollins-SS
3. Utley-2B
4. Howard-1B
5. Byrd- RF
6. Brown-LF
7. Ruis-C
8. Brignac-3B
9. Hamels-P

Still no movement for BJ or Tommy. Hopefully the next time we face a righty they are switched. Really need to win this series vs a bad team with the Washington series up next. Go Bravos!!:tchop:

Sorry Evan...,I guess you just weren't productive enough in the 4 hole. We didn't need nearly 9 weeks into the season to decide that either.

[jason27nc]

Sorry Evan...,I guess you just weren't productive enough in the 4 hole. We didn't need nearly 9 weeks into the season to decide that either.

Why is Fredi so hard headed?

[The Chosen One]

410 pm? It's 507 and no game on. Rain delay?

[nsacpi]

Why is Fredi so hard headed?

Wren told him to try to hold down Gattis' RBI numbers to prevent him from costing too much when he tries to extent him.

[nsacpi]

410 pm? It's 507 and no game on. Rain delay?

GDT standards have slipped quite a bit since niners abdicated.

[jsebe10]

Why is Fredi so hard headed?

I dunno. I guess TLS needs to catch Fredi and BJ in the maintenance closet punching fart boxes in order to blackmail his way to the top of the lineup.

[tomahawkchop10]

410 pm? It's 507 and no game on. Rain delay?

My bad I'm on the west coast

[The Chosen One]

My bad I'm on the west coast

Lol its cool. Next time put 4:10 PST so I know in my head it's 7 est.

[The Chosen One]

I legit thought it was one of those weird beginning of the week midday scheduled games.

[tomahawkchop10]

I legit thought it was one of those weird beginning of the week midday scheduled games.

Wish it would have been a morning game. Now I have to share attention between the Braves and AMERICA.

[Tapate50]

Chip couldn't get more product in that hair if he had a gun to his head.

[Dalyn]

:facepalm:

[USMA76]

Pedro Cerrano hits one out. Did Julio not get the memo to feed Howard curveballs?

[Braves1976]

Pedro Cerrano hits one out. Did Julio not get the memo to feed Howard curveballs?

Plus the location and velocity wasn't good, only 88 mph.

[Braves1976]

CJ was safe, he never tagged him and wasn't on the base.

[USMA76]

It looks pretty definitive to my "Braves homer" eyes that CJ was safe. Howard's foot was off the bag and he fanned on the tag.

[Braves1976]

Bad break there, La Stella hit that hard but right at Utley and CJ is slow so easy DP. I didn't like sending CJ the previous pitch though, it made La Stella have to chase a pitch off the plate. Maybe he gets a better pitch to hit if goes 3-2, though he did hit that low change-up hard.

[USMA76]

USA just took a 2-1 lead in the World Cup at the 85 minute mark of the second half.

[TDlxANDER]

Let's just give Hamels outs

[Braves1976]

Let's just give Hamels outs

I was happy about Heyward clearing BJ, then he gets picked off. Oh well.

Now BJ is leading off this inning.

[Braves1976]

BJ easy out to second on first pitch. Yea this batting him second is great...

[Braves1976]

Are you kidding me? No way... I thought the only question was if that was gone and Revere caught it.

[USMA76]

Are you kidding me? No way... I thought the only question was if that was gone and Revere caught it.

Amazing defensive play, unfortunately.

[Braves1976]

Amazing defensive play, unfortunately.

Yep, he showed BJ how it's done there.

[zitothebrave]

Sorry I have no energy for this tonight. Go Braves but yeah.

[Tapate50]

Justin Upton walks up to Bon Jovi?

[Braves1976]

Justin Upton walks up to Bon Jovi?

I haven't noticed, was it living on a prayer? :)

[yeezus]

Justin Upton walks up to Bon Jovi?

What should he walk up to? Hood rap????!!

[Tapate50]

I haven't noticed, was it living on a prayer? :)

Wanted Dead or Alive.

Apparently JuP rides a steel horse!

[Braves1976]

La Stella is being wasted batting so low in the order, just a two out hit there. He worked the count 3-2 and then a line drive hit again.

[Tapate50]

What should he walk up to? Hood rap????!!

No. Phish.

[Braves1976]

Wanted Dead or Alive.

Apparently JuP rides a steel horse!

Oh okay, living on a prayer makes more sense for his brother anyway.

[Braves1976]

Well, at least the good AB's by La Stella and Simmons cleared Teheran here. Though I'd love a big hit here of course.

[Braves1976]

We finally have someone in La Stella who seems perfect for batting second in front of our big guns. But he continues to be stuck in purgatory thanks to Fredi's refusal to do it. While BJ continues to stink batting second.

[Garmel]

73 pitches for Hammels through 5 innings. We'll more than likely get a chance to plaster their bullpen.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Hamels is in absolute stub zone right now, aint no one on this planet that going to touch that guy. He is in the zone.

[Tapate50]

Patience on the TLS front guys. It just takes some time. He is definitely earning it.

[Braves1976]

Freeman said "My turn!" to Revere. :)

[Braves1976]

Teheran got squeezed but still struck out Rollins there.

[stpeteirish]

73 pitches for Hammels through 5 innings. We'll more than likely get a chance to plaster their bullpen.

Ah, some optimism, that is good to see.

[Braves1976]

Okay some runs would be nice. Teheran has been great minus one bad pitch so far.

[Braves1976]

Ah, some optimism, that is good to see.

La Stella really deserves the most credit as he has worked the count more anyone so far. Before his last AB Hamels pitch count wasn't high but after his and Simmons AB's it got up a bit.

[Braves1976]

Bullet by Heyward somehow finds Hamels glove, now BJ who has never had a hit vs Hamels. He still doesn't and thanks to him batting second if we do anything it will be with two outs.

[USMA76]

BJ is now oh for 14 against Hamels so it makes perfect sense to bat him second from a matchup perspective.

[Tapate50]

Coles command has been excellent

[Tapate50]

Damn Julio! All heaters!

[Braves1976]

Julio deserves a win, hopefully we comeback soon and get him one.

[PurpleBrave]

What does it matter that we bat 3 lefties in a row? It's not like the other team needs to play matchups to get BJ out

[parkvadawg]

Wow

[Braves1976]

Good start by Gattis, 16 game hitting streak for Gattis! Gattis now has the longest hitting streak by a Braves catcher in Braves history too!

Let's get some runs!

[Garmel]

We're in business.

[Julio3000]

gd Justin schmoked that.

[parkvadawg]

That's why you don't bunt Jup in that situation

[Braves1976]

There we go, come on CJ!

[TURBO]

CJ will still hit into a DP somehow lol

[Dalyn]

:tchop:

[Dalyn]

STELLA! :tchop:

[Braves1976]

Hopefully La Stella can do it again like yesterday!

[jason27nc]

That's why you don't bunt Jup in that situation

You don't in that situation because its not the 9th inning and the winning run on.

[stpeteirish]

contact now TLS, just hit it somewhere.

[thewupk]

contact now TLS, just hit it somewhere.

except there

[Julio3000]

Damn. Lucky no DP there.

[Braves1976]

Man, that is the second line out for La Stella tonight. Tough break as he hit it hard. Please Simmons!

[Dalyn]

****ty luck for Stella! today.

[Tapate50]

That was roped by Stella. Right at him...

[Braves1976]

Please Simmons no DP and at least a sac fly here.

[USMA76]

I believe the term "snakebit" applies to TLS in that instance.

[thewupk]

saw that coming a mile a way.

[Dalyn]

Unbelievable.

[Braves1976]

Terrible...

[parkvadawg]

#/^&

[jsebe10]

Your SS folks. Your SS. Hits into more DPs than he turns.

[Tapate50]

That is hard to do gentlemen.

[jason27nc]

Please Simmons no DP and at least a sac fly here.

Good job jinxing him.

[tomahawkchop10]

Wow.

[cajunrevenge]

Please don't take Julio out, he is dealing

[stpeteirish]

CJ will still hit into a DP somehow lol

well, close

[jsebe10]

saw that coming a mile a way.

Literally just told my wife "babe watch this 4-6-3 right here".

[Dalyn]

NEUKEN!

[Braves1976]

That's why I didn't like CJ getting hit. CJ hits Hamels well and I was afraid if La Stella failed Simmons might hit into a DP. Oh well.

[rico43]

That inning certainly had a familiar feel to it, didn't it?

[yeezus]

Your SS folks. Your SS. Hits into more DPs than he turns.

Is this serious?

[USMA76]

Hamels just schooled Simmons in that instance and the Braves puked up a golden opportunity.

[Garmel]

Hey, they're taking Hammels out.

[jsebe10]

Is this serious?

Of course it's not.

[jsebe10]

Hamels just schooled Simmons in that instance and the Braves puked up a golden opportunity.

In his defense....that was a nasty ass two seamer. Lol

[USMA76]

In his defense....that was a nasty ass two seamer. Lol

My point exactly.

[stpeteirish]

Losing to hamels and Ryan Howard. Has a 2010 feel to it.

[jsebe10]

My point exactly.

I really think if Simmons would have took his Infamous "hack & holler"...he would have had a better chance of being effective. He was trying to go the other way and got Jimmy jammed up.

[Julio3000]

8 innings, 6 hits, 0 BB for Julio. Good to see him back strong after COL.

[jsebe10]

Diekman is tough on lefties. Lookout Jason.

[Braves1976]

Pena vs a lefty?

[jsebe10]

Pena vs a lefty?

Fredi.

[TURBO]

Would rather have seen Uggla there instead of Pena.

[USMA76]

Diekman made Heyward look silly. At least we'll clear the CF spot in this inning.

[jsebe10]

Never had a chance.

[jsebe10]

Gotta sell out FB here. BJ is later than a school girls period a week after prom.

[Braves1976]

This is where BJ needs to steal, if he gets thrown out we have Freeman leading off the 9th. If not then a base hit ties it.

[jsebe10]

Gonna be a good matchup here.

Way to stay back Freddie.

[jpack1]

You poke the bear son, you get the teeth I hope.

[thethe]

Alright...one of the guys we want up in this position. Be a hero again Gattis!

[USMA76]

Gattis in a hole now.

[thethe]

Damn. Not everyday Gattis gets caught looking.

[jpack1]

Damnit. Can't believe Gattis didn't jump on that. Tough last 2 innings.

[jsebe10]

Damn. Not everyday Gattis gets caught looking.

Fastball at the knees. Cheated himself there.

[Braves1976]

Now no Freeman or Gattis to comeback in the 9th, that is why I wanted BJ to steal. Oh well...

[tomahawkchop10]

Off topic a bit, but the lineup I got on twitter from dob had jup in front of gattis, late change or typo? I've been watching WC now at girlfriends graduation...

[Braves1976]

Damnit. Can't believe Gattis didn't jump on that. Tough last 2 innings.

He just guessed wrong I think and got locked up there.

[jpack1]

Whoever said TLS was way below average defensively has been wrong so far. Not great but at least average.

[MadduxFanII]

If Uggla had tried that, he would have spiked himself, thrown the ball away and somehow grounded into a double play.

[USMA76]

If Uggla had tried that, he would have spiked himself, thrown the ball away and somehow grounded into a double play.

Absolute LOL.

[jsebe10]

I wish Shae would use his off speed more.

[jsebe10]

Nice change up.

[jsebe10]

Alright. Needs Upton to lead with a double here. And let's end it b4 it gets to Simmons c

[jsebe10]

Splitter time.

[USMA76]

Upton needs to get on base here to have any reasonable chance.

[jpack1]

Really good AB by J Up there.

[TURBO]

Good AB

[Braves1976]

Great AB by Justin, but Mr Double Play is up (CJ for his career is worse than Simmons at doing it). But hopefully not here, come on CJ!

[stpeteirish]

time for CJ to start earning his extension.

[jcc03004]

Nice justin! Rally time

[Julio3000]

In the air, please, Lord BABIP.

OK, that works.

[jpack1]

Lord BABIP is back.

[TURBO]

I know the Kid has been hot, bunt you have to bunt here.

[jpack1]

A 4th line drive here would be great TLS.

[Braves1976]

Great start, come on La Stella! No DP's or line outs here. Let's tie this game and then win it!

[USMA76]

Was wondering why Schafer didn't pinch run for JUp there? Became moot when CJ got the hit, I guess.

[jpack1]

I don't say this much. Whether it works or not, great ballsy move by Fredi to let your hot hitter hit.

[bravesnumberone]

You have to let him hit. Don't trust Simmons and his impatience

[USMA76]

Simmons with a chance to redeem himself here.

[jpack1]

Dang it. Still think it was the right move by Fredi. Screw the book.

[thewupk]

going to need a hit. someone grow a pair here.

[jason27nc]

I don't say this much. Whether it works or not, great ballsy move by Fredi to let your hot hitter hit.

How did that work out for him?

[jpack1]

That was outside blue

[USMA76]

Simmons looking overmatched here and now he's in an 0-2 hole.

[jpack1]

How did that work out for him?

Sometimes you gotta take you chance.

[thewupk]

**** YEAH SIMMONS

[parkvadawg]

Booms

[jason27nc]

Sometimes you gotta take you chance.

And sometimes you play it by the freaking book. Bunt the guys over and then a hit wins it.

[jpack1]

He'll yeah Simba. He'll yeah

[USMA76]

That, Mr. Papelbon, is called a blown save.

[Braves1976]

YES! Simmons did it this time! Now let's walk this off boys!

[Five]

Bunt and the game is over.

[TURBO]

wooooooooooo will be a game tying Line drive RBI single in the books.

[zitothebrave]

Lol Papelbon.

[jsebe10]

Nobody on that field deserved that hit more than Simba. Good AB son.

[jpack1]

Let's finish this chump.

[Julio3000]

papelbitch

[Mrs. Meta]

Lol baseball.

[jsebe10]

Go for the throat Doumit

[Braves1976]

It's too bad Schafer wasn't running for CJ as he'd made third easy on that. But we pinch hit Pena so that's why we couldn't.

[nsacpi]

Simba

[thewupk]

Bunt and the game is over.

Simmons likely gets walked in that scenario

[FreemanFan]

How about a 3-run bomb for the lead and some insurance? Stranger things have happened.

[jpack1]

Come on Donut

[parkvadawg]

Yep

[jason27nc]

Simmons likely gets walked in that scenario

Ok, then a wild pitch ties it.

[thewupk]

Heywood time

[parkvadawg]

Simmons likely gets walked in that scenario

Exactly

[Five]

While I don't disagree, and this will blow minds, ph Uggla, he kills the Phillies.

Ed:: quoting thewupk

[jpack1]

Not good. Not good at all donut

[Julio3000]

How about a 3-run bomb for the lead and some insurance? Stranger things have happened.

It would be strange if we took the lead in the bottom of the ninth and had to go back out there.

[bravesnumberone]

We have got to get bench help.

[USMA76]

First pitch to Heyward was outside but called a strike.

[jason27nc]

We have got to get bench help.

Exactly, especially at the end where the manager sits.

[emk418]

Heyward continues to just be a mediocre hitter.

[jsebe10]

Ok, then a wild pitch ties it.

Papelbon is one of best closers as far as control. He wasn't throwing a pass ball. If TLS bunts, Simmons never sees a strike. It's baseball 101

[stpeteirish]

a couple of terrible AB's after the tying run. Not a lot of good pitching left in either BP now, shouldn't take long.

[CyYoung31]

While I don't disagree, and this will blow minds, ph Uggla, he kills the Phillies.

Ed:: quoting thewupk

This.

[stpeteirish]

We have got to get bench help.

no sh*t

[cajunrevenge]

Hate using Shae for one out.

[jason27nc]

Heyward continues to just be a mediocre hitter.

It's because they don't have to throw strikes to him. When the guy behind you is Bj they can pitch around you.

[jason27nc]

Papelbon is one of best closers as far as control. He wasn't throwing a pass ball. If TLS bunts, Simmons never sees a strike. It's baseball 101

If it's the 3rd inning I would agree with that. But with a pinch hitter looming after Simmons it is not a guarantee that they walk Simmons. Simmons was batting only 250 going into that at bat.

[USMA76]

Nice work by Walden.

[Braves1976]

Good job by Walden. Now let's walk this off boys!

[CyYoung31]

Walden is awesome. Now stay healthy.

[jason27nc]

That was a huge inning for Walden's confidence.

[CyYoung31]

BJ walks it off right here.

[jsebe10]

If it's the 3rd inning I would agree with that. But with a pinch hitter looming after Simmons it is not a guarantee that they walk Simmons. Simmons was batting only 250 going into that at bat.

It's the bottom of the ninth. That would mean they would have to either bring the IF or just concede the tying run for an out..the game winning run is in scoring position. Any manger would walk to set up the DP.

[jason27nc]

BJ walks it off right here.

Yeah right.

[USMA76]

BJ out on three pitches. smh

[bravesnumberone]

What the **** else does have to do to prove he shouldn't be hitting second?

[Braves1976]

BJ walks it off right here.

He must've thought you meant strikeout swinging on three pitches.

[Julio3000]

BJ walks it off right here.

If you meant "walk off shaking his head," then, yeah.

[jpack1]

Wow. How did that ball not get out.

[USMA76]

In the immortal words of Maxwell Smart, "missed it by that much."

[bravesnumberone]

Hit it deep in the air

[Braves1976]

I thought that was gone, but a triple is good too. Will they intentionally walk Gattis?

I was afraid of that, walking Gattis.

[The Chosen One]

Lol that was pretty hilarious.

[Mrs. Meta]

Now can we get a run in from third with less than two outs...:Alone:

[jpack1]

In the immortal words of Maxwell Smart, "missed it by that much."

Very appropriate.

[parkvadawg]

I thought that was gone, but a triple is good too. Will they intentionally walk Gattis?

I would

[jpack1]

J Up time baby.

[bravesnumberone]

This is where you pinch run and steal

[Mrs. Meta]

Smart move by the Phils here.

[parkvadawg]

This is where you pinch run and steal

Then they walk jup

[Mrs. Meta]

Really wish CJ was up right now.

[Braves1976]

Hopefully can hit a deep fly ball to walk off here. Come on Justin!

[USMA76]

No DP PLEASE!!!

[Mrs. Meta]

Btw, thank you so much for taking Gattis out of the game (again!), Fredi!

[jason27nc]

It's the bottom of the ninth. That would mean they would have to either bring the IF or just concede the tying run for an out..the game winning run is in scoring position. Any manger would walk to set up the DP.

Even if they do a fly ball ties it up in that situation. Your % of tying it or even win it go up with the runners on 2nd and 3rd.

[Julio3000]

Just hit a fly ball.

[USMA76]

Just hit a fly ball.

He did but it didn't quite have the distance.

[jpack1]

Are you kidding J Up. Hanging breaking ball.

[Braves1976]

Terrible, if we blow this...

[TURBO]

Just hit a fly ball.

To be fair, he did.

[bravesnumberone]

Well the Uptons were just awesome this inning. No fckin discipline

[parkvadawg]

Yikes

[Mrs. Meta]

Sigh.

Good lawd.

[PurpleBrave]

Horrible

[Julio3000]

Looked like one to mash, too.

[FreemanFan]

It's time for CJ to earn his extension.

[Five]

Btw, thank you so much for taking Gattis out of the game (again!), Fredi!

Amen.

[bravesnumberone]

Why is everyone trying to launch one? Just hit the ****ing ball hard.

[Julio3000]

Oh, bull****.

[Braves1976]

That wasn't a swing come on!

[jpack1]

Following Fredi's thinking how is it ok to have 3 straight RH hitters here but not 3 straight LH hitters at the top?

[FreemanFan]

Umpires are rarely known for their eyesight. He didn't come close to swinging.

[USMA76]

@#$%%!!

[The Chosen One]

Lmao.

[bravesnumberone]

Sit the **** down piece of ****. Constant golf swing.

[jpack1]

FAIL. NOTHING BUT ****ING FAIL. MAN CJ SUCKS BALLS

[Braves1976]

CJ strikes out of course on a ball no where near. What a waste...

[jason27nc]

LOL, why is Schafer running for Gattis here?

[CyYoung31]

I'm so glad that we're out our hottest hitter because for some reason Fredi thought it necessary to pinch-run for him even though his run was meaningless.

[Five]

Following Fredi's thinking how is it ok to have 3 straight RH hitters here but not 3 straight LH hitters at the top?

He capable of conscious thought? Hmmm, learn something new everyday.

[jason27nc]

Please somebody tell me why we just pinch ran for Gattis when that run meant nothing.

[jpack1]

Great extension Wren. CJ had a fluke luck year and now he gets paid for 3 years damn good. How did a solid GM do something so stupid.

[CyYoung31]

LOL, why is Schafer running for Gattis here?

Have no idea. That has to be one of the dumbest moves I've seen on the baseball field. And I'm like the only Fredi supporter on this board, so I'm not just hating.

[Five]

LOL, why is Schafer running for Gattis here?

Makes you wonder, right? Lmao.

[USMA76]

I'm so glad that we're out our hottest hitter because for some reason Fredi thought it necessary to pinch-run for him even though his run was meaningless.

Yep, pretty much.

[Braves1976]

No more Gattis to bat clean-up either so if needed Laird hits. Today must be a Saturday nightmare replay.

[USMA76]

Carpenter to face Rollins, Utley, and Howard...just splendid.

[Braves1976]

Carpenter again? He's been terrible, he should be last out. I'd go with Hale here.

[jpack1]

Carpenter again. To the too of the lineup? Are we trying to end it here.

[bravesnumberone]

When I said run for Gattis, I was being facetious, since he did it the other night. I didn't think the ****ing nimrod would do it twice in three nights. Time for Carpenter to get lit the hell up.

[AerchAngel]

Fredi being Fredi, what else is new.

Half the board can manage the game better than him.

Pinch running for a runner who runs mean nothing is....there is no word to describe how stupid that is.

[bravesnumberone]

Here we go.

[Garmel]

Now we're out of catchers if Laird gets hurt. Great work, Fredi.

[stpeteirish]

Carpenter again? He's been terrible, he should be last out. I'd go with Hale here.

42 pitches Sat night.

[USMA76]

Of course, Carpenter gives up a hit to lead off the inning. Shocked, I tell 'ya--shocked!!

[Braves1976]

Thanks Fredi, Carpenter still looks awful and will blow this soon. Hale has pitched great vs Philly in the past. He should've came in first.

[jpack1]

Absolutely Fredi has to be on thin ice. I mean Wren and Co watches the games right? How can you see this night after night. He's a Buffon.

[Enscheff]

CJ had to know they weren't going to give him anything to hit in that situation with 1B open. Pinch running for Gattis was baffling.

Needless to say that was a depressing inning...

[jpack1]

Learn from he Royals. Fire some of these idiots. Starting with Fredito.

[USMA76]

Absolutely Fredi has to be on thin ice. I mean Wren and Co watches the games right? How can you see this night after night. He's a Buffon.

Actually, I believe the word is buffoon. Baboon also works in this instance.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Wow, I'm pretty neutral on Fredi and thought he was solid the last 2 years and made strides, but damn has he been absolutely brutal and dumb this season.

[Braves1976]

42 pitches Sat night.

True, but he had Sunday off so I was hoping he'd be okay for an inning. The others in the bullpen have been used a lot lately too. Varvaro two innings last night, Kimbrel three straight, etc.

[bravesnumberone]

And many of you continue to defend him just because we're in first place.