7-21: Miami Rainbows (Koehler) at Braves (Teheran) - Retorno del Oso

[CJC]

Marlins
Tom Koehler (R)
Braves
Julio Teheran (R)

1. B.J. Upton (R) CF
2. :suprise:Tommy La Stella (L) 2B
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Justin Upton (R) LF
5. Jason Heyward (L) RF
6. :eusa_dance:Evan Gattis (R) C
7. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
8. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
9. Julio Teheran (R) P

1. Christian Yelich (L) LF
2. Jordany Valdespin (L) 2B
3. Giancarlo Stanton (R) RF
4. Casey McGehee (R) 3B
5. Garrett Jones (L) 1B
6. Marcell Ozuna (R) CF
7. Jarrod Saltalamacchia (S) C
8. Adeiny Hechavarria (R) SS
9. Tom Koehler (R) P


Gametime Forecast: 79°F • Drizzle • 58% PoP

[The Chosen One]

Time for LaStella's production to go back down. lol

[NinersSBChamps]

Back to back left handed batters. What are we ever going to do?

[thethe]

Need Tommy up in the order. I know he has done great in the seventh hole but this is the right move.

[NinersSBChamps]

Completely terrible decision. Leave the order the way it was. Simmons has hit great in the second spot. I alluded to this days ago. Such a mind boggling decision.

[Barnes]

Need Tommy up in the order. I know he has done great in the seventh hole but this is the right move.

I agree. Simmons has done ok in that spot but he still gives up too many ABs for me.

[Braves1976]

Simmons numbers in the two hole were very good. But he is dropped while BJ stays up top..

[CyYoung31]

You're close, Fredi. Now just switch Heyward and Tommy, and then move Gattis up one spot and Tommy down two.

[Heyward]

Completely terrible decision. Leave the order the way it was. Simmons has hit great in the second spot. I alluded to this days ago. Such a mind boggling decision.

:facepalm:

[NinersSBChamps]

:facepalm:

I love your in depth analysis.

[nsacpi]

pot kettle

[Heyward]

I love your in depth analysis.

I love how you complain about everything.

[CyYoung31]

Completely terrible decision. Leave the order the way it was. Simmons has hit great in the second spot. I alluded to this days ago. Such a mind boggling decision.

I find this ironic, since I'm sure you're chomping at the bit to get BJ out of the lead off spot.

[Dalyn]

I love how you complain about everything.


pot kettle

:Gasp:

[MadduxFanII]

Earlier in the year, Tommy moved to the top of the lineup and struggled. That does not mean those two facts are related, and it certainly doesn't mean that the former caused the latter. La Stella's a classic #2 hitter, and he's got about 70 points of OBP on Andrelton. Nothing to criticize here, especially since La Stella and Freeman both hit lefties well.

That's a much, much prettier lineup with Gattis in it.

[nsacpi]

Earlier in the year, Tommy moved to the top of the lineup and struggled. That does not mean those two facts are related, and it certainly doesn't mean that the former caused the latter. La Stella's a classic #2 hitter, and he's got about 70 points of OBP on Andrelton. Nothing to criticize here, especially since La Stella and Freeman both hit lefties well.

That's a much, much prettier lineup with Gattis in it.

Yeah. Gattis makes us pretty.

[NinersSBChamps]

I love how you complain about everything.

Okay kiddo.

Simmons is hitting the best he has all season from the number 2 spot. Tell me how that makes any sense?

[NinersSBChamps]

Earlier in the year, Tommy moved to the top of the lineup and struggled. That does not mean those two facts are related, and it certainly doesn't mean that the former caused the latter. La Stella's a classic #2 hitter, and he's got about 70 points of OBP on Andrelton. Nothing to criticize here, especially since La Stella and Freeman both hit lefties well.

That's a much, much prettier lineup with Gattis in it.

Tommy is hitting the ball fine where he is. Simmons hasn't hit like this anywhere else in the lineup. There is plenty to criticize here.

[stpeteirish]

Okay kiddo.

Simmons is hitting the best he has all season from the number 2 spot. Tell me how that makes any sense?

it makes sense because TLS is a better hitter, better OBP buy. Unless he still is freaking out over being up in the lineup. We'll find out pretty quick.

[nsacpi]

Okay kiddo.

Simmons is hitting the best he has all season from the number 2 spot. Tell me how that makes any sense?

There isn't any evidence (that I know off) that some hitters do better in a particular spot. A hitter might get hot while hitting in one spot. But it is a coincidence. It has no predictive power for how he will do in the future in that spot compared to somewhere else in the lineup.

[Dalyn]

Hope Stella! embraces his new role. He would look great #2 on Opening Day.

[Bama9507]

Simmons OPS

Hitting 2nd: .673
Hitting 7th: .750
Hitting 8th: .656

Once again Niners whining just to whine.

[NinersSBChamps]

Simmons OPS

Hitting 2nd: .673
Hitting 7th: .750
Hitting 8th: .656

Once again Niners whining just to whine.
I love when people pick just one stat.

[jsebe10]

Tommy is hitting the ball fine where he is. Simmons hasn't hit like this anywhere else in the lineup. There is plenty to criticize here.

Not really. Swing out of your shoes and falling into the other batters box kinda hitters have no room in the top of the order. Hit him 8th till he adjusts and uses all fields. Not that complicated here.

[NinersSBChamps]

Next time do some actual research too.

[NinersSBChamps]

Pulled this from a post I made almost a week ago.
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Simmons batting second this year.

19 games, his walk rate is 8% which is higher than anywhere else, his K rate is 4.6% which is the lowest. I discounted batting 1st, 5th, and 9th because there isn't enough at bats. He's batting .316 with an OBP of .372. Again both are highs in that category. His slugging and OPS are .367 and .739 which are a little lower than what he does from the seventh spot.

2nd or 7th are comparable, but he's hitting for a better average and getting base much more frequently from the 2nd spot.

[Enscheff]

Fact of the matter is that Simmons has a .343 OBP in the 2 slot this year, while BJ has a sub-300 OBP no matter where he hits.

Moving TLS into one of the top 2 slots was the correct move, but it was negated by leaving BJ at the top.

The top 5 in the order need to be TLS, Justin, Freeman, Gattis and Heyward in some order (but probably in that exact order). Any other lineup is wrong, period.

[AerchAngel]

Guys quit fighting.

I am the only one that fights and I fight anyone and everyone. We need to keep the mojo, but I do agree with Niners about not changing a thing. I know hitting La Stella 8th is not the best, but Simba has looked better in the two hole even though he ends up in the other batters box sometimes BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY he is taking more pitches and walking more. Now back in the 8 hole, he will swing at everything and not take as many pitches. That is the only gripe I have. So I am saying both parties have legitimate complaints but you shouldn't talk down one side because they don't agree with you. Hell, I am one of worst instigators of not backing down but sometimes you have to and in this case Niners had to.

[Braves1976]

Fact of the matter is that Simmons has a .343 OBP in the 2 slot this year, while BJ has a sub-300 OBP no matter where he hits.

Moving TLS into one of the top 2 slots was the correct move, but it was negated by leaving BJ at the top.


Exactly.

[Bama9507]

I love when people pick just one stat.

Ops is a beautiful stat

[UNCBlue012]

Meh, I'm not exactly sure what I think about moving La Stella to the two-hole. I mean, I love him being in that spot, but he was absolutely raking where he was. The good thing is that Gattis being back makes this lineup so much better. There's NO easy outs. If Tommy can stay hot, this lineup could do work

[NinersSBChamps]

Ops is a beautiful stat

Sure it is a good stat.

Which is why Tommy and his .921 OPS from the 7th spot should not have moved.

[jcc03004]

Well the Nats are playing the Rockies no help there....

[NinersSBChamps]

Well the Nats are playing the Rockies no help there....

And I think Tulo is out too.

[Bama9507]

Flukey just like Simmons in 2 spot. When all I said and done their OPS will be at normal career marks no matter their spot. Upton and Simmons should be at bottom.

[Enscheff]

Meh, I'm not exactly sure what I think about moving La Stella to the two-hole. I mean, I love him being in that spot, but he was absolutely raking where he was. The good thing is that Gattis being back makes this lineup so much better. There's NO easy outs. If Tommy can stay hot, this lineup could do work

You sure about that bro?

BJ Upton - .278 OBP
Simmons - .303 OBP
Johnson - .303 OBP

Those OBPs are the very definition of easy outs.

[UNCBlue012]

And I think Tulo is out too.

So is the "suddenly hot" Golden Boy.

[NinersSBChamps]

Flukey just like Simmons in 2 spot. When all I said and done their OPS will be at normal career marks no matter their spot. Upton and Simmons should be at bottom.

I am not advocating BJ Upton at any spot in our lineup. Let alone lead off.

What is a fluke? Tommy's OPS from the 7th spot? That is where the majority of his at bats have come from. Not a great number of at bats, but it's hardly a fluke.

[UNCBlue012]

You sure about that bro?

BJ Upton - .278 OBP
Simmons - .303 OBP
Johnson - .303 OBP

Those OBPs are the very definition of easy outs.

I don't know if Simmons, BJ and Johnson have exactly been easy outs for the last month.

[Bama9507]

I am not advocating BJ Upton at any spot in our lineup. Let alone lead off.

What is a fluke? Tommy's OPS from the 7th spot? That is where the majority of his at bats have come from. Not a great number of at bats, but it's hardly a fluke.

I'm saying he won't maintain a .900 ops. Just like Simmons won't maintain anything over .700.

[stpeteirish]

Sure it is a good stat.

Which is why Tommy and his .921 OPS from the 7th spot should not have moved.

.921 OPS screams "top of the order"

[Bama9507]

I don't know if Simmons, BJ and Johnson have exactly been easy outs for the last month.

http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140611160252/videogames-fanon/images/6/6f/You_don't_say%3F.jpg

[stpeteirish]

Well the Nats are playing the Rockies no help there....

at least they're in Coors where the Rockies aren't terrible.

[NinersSBChamps]

I'm saying he won't maintain a .900 ops. Just like Simmons won't maintain anything over .700.

No Tommy won't be able to sustain that OPS. I think an OPS around .825 isn't too far fetched though.

[NinersSBChamps]

.921 OPS screams "top of the order"

And his OPS when he's at the top of the order screams, "move me back to the 7th spot."

[UNCBlue012]

http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140611160252/videogames-fanon/images/6/6f/You_don't_say%3F.jpg

Well yes, that's exactly what I meant. It's obvious they've been solid. Tell that to the one thinking differently.

[UNCBlue012]

Freddie is 2-37 against Miami this year. Good lord.

[Bama9507]

Freddie is 2-37 against Miami this year. Good lord.

http://i.imgur.com/4zXog4g.gif

[UNCBlue012]

Julio is looking sharp right now! Please continue!

[Tapate50]

Freddie is 2-37 against Miami this year. Good lord.

Hasn't been too hot vs anyone of late either.

[UNCBlue012]

Hasn't been too hot vs anyone of late either.

That's true. His RBI last night was a bloop if I remember right? Oh well, hopefully he steps it up!

[parkvadawg]

Booms

[UNCBlue012]

BEAUTIFUL hit from Jason, beautiful baserunning by both!

[NinersSBChamps]

Heads up base running by Jason!

[AerchAngel]

Did he say dick?

[parkvadawg]

Did he say dick?

Sure sounded like it

[Tapate50]

Did he say dick?

Yep Gattis has a "bulging thoracic dick" per Skip.

I think he is just thinking about the after party.

[Prikichi]

"bulging thoracic dick in his back." Was said by Chip

[UNCBlue012]

Holy Jesus. Gattis needs some more at-bats. haha

[UNCBlue012]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure he did say dick. lmao.

[parkvadawg]

Cmon man!

[UNCBlue012]

Beautiful job Chris. Especially on an 0-2 count.

[parkvadawg]

Shall take it

[Tapate50]

Good job chris

[Dalyn]

Nicely done by Johnson. Not even close to a selfish at-bat.

[Dalyn]

Terrible. Did Fredi let him know he's batting 8th again?

[AerchAngel]

Terrible. Did Fredi let him know he's batting 8th again?

hmmmmummmmm.

smh

Bad habits will return.

[Tapate50]

Nicely done by Johnson. Not even close to a selfish at-bat.

Rained a fish dick?

[NinersSBChamps]

hmmmmummmmm.

smh

Bad habits will return.
Well that's what happens when you move a guy back into the 8th spot.

[Dalyn]

Rained a fish dick?

Like a minnow's dick, basically. Not a bass or catfish or anything like that.

[NinersSBChamps]

That change up was filthy.

[Tapate50]

Like a minnow's dick, basically. Not a bass or catfish or anything like that.

Crappie dick.

[NinersSBChamps]

Like a minnow's dick, basically. Not a bass or catfish or anything like that.

I can't wait to see Moby's dick.

[Dalyn]

I can't wait to see Moby's dick.

:happy0157:

[Tapate50]

Bout the best I've seen JT look . Damn beautiful pitching right now

[Garmel]

Holy Jesus. Gattis needs some more at-bats. haha

The white bear is a tad rusty I believe.

[Dalyn]

I can't wait to see Moby's dick.

Laird might be as close as you're going to get. You know...a white whale.

[Dalyn]

Stella! is going to hit his first HR today.

[NinersSBChamps]

Laird might be as close as you're going to get. You know...a white whale.

Laird before he was an adult. Not sure which one he is though.

http://rack.1.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzA2LzEyL2RkLzVmYWN0c2JsdWV3Ljg1YmIxLmpwZw pwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4NjI3IwplCWpwZw/17bcd0fe/122/5-facts-blue-whale.jpg

[NinersSBChamps]

Most wins in a single season by a RHP in Marlins history?

Kevin Brown seems way too obvious.

[Dalyn]

Most wins in a single season by a RHP in Marlins history?

Kevin Brown seems way too obvious.

Leiter?

[Dalyn]

Or probably Dontrelle Willis. Almost forgot about him.

[NinersSBChamps]

Or probably Dontrelle Willis. Almost forgot about him.

He was lefty handed.

[Dalyn]

Dirty pitch. Stella! is 0-2. Is it the end of his career already?

[NinersSBChamps]

Leiter was left handed as well.

[Dalyn]

He was lefty handed.

Right. Missed the RHP part of the question.

[rico43]

Obviously, some of you have been watching Braves-Marlins games in a mirror.

[NinersSBChamps]

Dirty pitch. Stella! is 0-2. Is it the end of his career already?

Yes. Beginning of the end.

[Tapate50]

Dirty pitch. Stella! is 0-2. Is it the end of his career already?

Our elimination hangs in the balance Stella!

[NinersSBChamps]

Obviously, some of you have been watching Braves-Marlins games in a mirror.

Just Dalyn apparently.

[Dalyn]

Obviously, some of you have been watching Braves-Marlins games in a mirror.

:pound::pound::pound::pound::pound::pound::pound:

[NinersSBChamps]

Ryan Dempster perhaps.

[UNCBlue012]

HOLY SIMMONS

[NinersSBChamps]

Speechless.

[TURBO]

wow

[AerchAngel]

Insane.

[Dalyn]

I am going to go with Alex Fernandez.

[rico43]

I bow before his excellence. Got to be play of the night.

[NinersSBChamps]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/cat.gif

[UNCBlue012]

How the hell does Simmons do things like that?

[Dalyn]

No! :happy0157: Carl Pavano.

[NinersSBChamps]

I bow before his excellence. Got to be play of the YEAR.

Fixed.

[Dalyn]

How the hell does Simmons do things like that?

http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130810063248/tumblrroleplay/images/0/05/Magic_meme.gif

[UNCBlue012]

http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130810063248/tumblrroleplay/images/0/05/Magic_meme.gif

The internet man. Memes like that. haha

[Braves1976]

Simmons showed why Ozzie Smith said recently that Simmons, not Tulo, is the best shortstop in MLB.

[Dalyn]

Simmons showed why Ozzie Smith said recently that Simmons, not Tulo, is the best shortstop in MLB.

Smith back to smoking crack?

[stpeteirish]

Most wins in a single season by a RHP in Marlins history?

Kevin Brown seems way too obvious.

Livan

[Dalyn]

.340 .432 .603 1.035 + excellent defense = best SS in baseball.

[Julio3000]

Andrelton, YU no get DP?

[Julio3000]

Tulo is a next-level MF. Thanks for playing, every other shortstop.

[Julio3000]

Smith back to smoking crack?

That was just the one time, at the Gold Glove afterparty with Chip and Jason Heyward.

[Braves1976]

Smith back to smoking crack?

Smith is right and he did qualify his statement as judging on defense. Plus he gave both props noting Tulo is the better hitter.

[Julio3000]

I bow before his excellence. Got to be play of the night.

That play gave me a bulging thoracic appreciation for his excellence.

[Dalyn]

Smith is right and he did qualify his statement as judging on defense. Plus he gave both props noting Tulo is the better hitter.

You didn't say the best defensive SS in baseball.

[NinersSBChamps]

Livan

Oh good guess. It has to be him or Pavs.

[Dalyn]

Teheran throwing filth...some real dirty girls.

[NinersSBChamps]

Why did they let Mike Minor pitch for a pitch?

[UNCBlue012]

Teheran was dealing and then that homer. I feel like we have some pretty excellent starting pitchers with one issue: Homers.

Minor? Homers.
Wood? Homers.
Teheran? Homers.

[jsebe10]

Go fck urself Salty.

[Dalyn]

He ambushed the **** out of that.

[NinersSBChamps]

I feel like we have some pretty excellent starting posters with one issue: Homers.
I agree.

[UNCBlue012]

He ambushed the **** out of that.

He did. It wasn't an awful pitch at all, it was an ambush. It does happen!

[UNCBlue012]

I agree.

That was actually quite brilliant.

[jsebe10]

This is a prototypical Tehran start. Complete dominance aside from a mistake or two and absolutely positively ZERO run support.

Plz hit this fckn clown.

[Braves1976]

You didn't say the best defensive SS in baseball.

Apparently you missed the article, I basically quoted the headline. Besides, the context should've been obvious...

[Dalyn]

Plz hit this fckn clown.

http://vodkaandcupcakesdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/pennywise-clown.gif

[Dalyn]

Apparently you missed the article, I basically quoted the headline. Besides, the context should've been obvious...

Okay. It's not your fault for misrepresenting the info and not posting a link. Got it. Sorry for the confusion.

[NinersSBChamps]

Okay. It's not your fault for misrepresenting the info and not posting a link. Got it. Sorry for the confusion.
Integrity. That's what I love to see!

[jsebe10]

BJ 3 for his last 23 with 9 Ks.

[Dalyn]

BJ 3 for his last 23 with 9 Ks.

He puts the lead in leadoff.

[Dalyn]

It's time for some fish dicks.

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/EKyljD_cNvo/maxresdefault.jpg

[Braves1976]

Okay. It's not your fault for misrepresenting the info and not posting a link. Got it. Sorry for the confusion.

Seriously?! The quote was also posted on Twitter today, not to mention it's fairly common and known that one can be talked about as the best at his position with only reference to defense. That is why it's argued that Ozzie Smith was best shortstop of his generation even though he wasn't a great hitter.

[Dalyn]

Seriously?! The quote was also posted on Twitter today, not to mention it's fairly common and known that one can be talked about as the best at his position with only reference to defense. That is why it's argued that Ozzie Smith was best shortstop of his generation even though he wasn't a great hitter.

:popcorn:

[Dalyn]

Upton looking good. Break helped him.

[Dalyn]

Heyward is the best RF in baseball.

[Dalyn]

Johnson needs to ambush this one.

[CyYoung31]

Walks previous batter on 4 pitches, swings at the first pitch.

[Dalyn]

Walks previous batter on 4 pitches, swings at the first pitch.

I like the idea. Ambush. It just didn't work.

[CyYoung31]

I like the idea. Ambush. It just didn't work.

He didn't see a strike the entire AB and struck out on 3 pitches.

[jsebe10]

JT is done tonight. Leaving everything up now.

[CyYoung31]

JT is done tonight. Leaving everything up now.

Good call.

[Julio3000]

Not An Ace was all ball tonight.

[rico43]

Second night in a row that they've used something off the new Tom Petty/Heartbreakers album for coming out of breaks. Sounding mighty good.

[jsebe10]

Good call.

Lol plz dude. You saw him hanging that change up and curve. Hell of a finish though.

[NinersSBChamps]

Simmons with a good start.

[jsebe10]

Hopefully we won't need Jordan's wheels in the later innings.

Fckn Fredi. Lol

[Five]

FAIL

[Julio3000]

Let's get JT an inverted M.

[Five]

FAIL redacted

[NinersSBChamps]

Terrible bunt. But I will trade Jordan for Sinmons on the bases.

[NinersSBChamps]

Can't believe BJ didn't even take a pitch after Jordan stole second. Very easily could have swiped third.

[jsebe10]

Can't believe BJ didn't even take a pitch after Jordan stole second. Very easily could have swiped third.

Meh. Can't get greedy. Schafer scores easily on a single to the OF.

[jsebe10]

Some more TLS magic?

[jsebe10]

Pshhh

[jsebe10]

At least we cleared BJ

[stpeteirish]

Some more TLS magic?

move him back to 7th

[nsacpi]

Well done Jordan Walden.

[stpeteirish]

Freeman's looked dreadful lately. Swing is always late.

[USMA76]

Marlins pwn Freeman.

[NinersSBChamps]

****ing hustle! You are a professional baseball player.

[jsebe10]

Unreal. And yet will be tolerated.

[Lville21]

****ing hustle! You are a professional baseball player.

That's the one thing I actually liked about Uggla. He would hustle down the line every time.

[CyYoung31]

That's the one thing I actually liked about Uggla. He would hustle down the line every time.

Which was only like once a month, to be fair.

[drewdat]

T/F: Ramos is loading the ball.

[drewdat]

That's the one thing I actually liked about Uggla. He would hustle down the line every time.

There was one time he didn't that stands out in my mind. Can't really remember any details though, just that he didn't do it and would have been safe.

[Braves1976]

That's the one thing I actually liked about Uggla. He would hustle down the line every time.

Same here.

[NinersSBChamps]

Wow.

[NinersSBChamps]

T/F: Ramos is loading the ball.

True or false: I know what that means.

False

[NinersSBChamps]

Surprise surprise. Craig can't command his fastball. How many times have we said that this season.

[Bama9507]

Who didn't hustle

[TURBO]

Surprise surprise. Craig can't command his fastball. How many times have we said that this season.

not that many.

[TDlxANDER]

He still may get out of this, but Craig seems to struggle in these non-save type situations.

[NinersSBChamps]

not that many.

More than we ever have though. Every time he's struggled it's been the same reason why. I think 5-6 outings like this is bad for Craig. Just because we expect so much from him.

[NinersSBChamps]

Who didn't hustle

The younger brother.

[Five]

The younger brother.

That's racist.

[NinersSBChamps]

One more, Craig.

[NinersSBChamps]

That's racist.

Wouldn't be the first time apparently.

[drewdat]

True or false: I know what that means.

False

Cheating. Vaseline or whatever.

Just throwing it out there. Didn't seem like his motion was that deceptive, he was soft tossing, and he was getting weird swings.

[TURBO]

Impressive

[NinersSBChamps]

I love seeing Craig fired up like this!

Gattis walk off would be pretty sweet.

[Heyward]

Good job, Craig, nice catch, Tommy.

[TDlxANDER]

Way to bounce back, Craig.

Please end this ASAP

[NinersSBChamps]

Impressive

Yeah that was dominant when he loaded the bases.

[CyYoung31]

That was awesome.

[bravesnumberone]

I know I've been quick to the trigger but whoever jumped all over Craig before he have up a run needs to shut the hell up. Maybe he gets bored and likes to challenge himself.

[zitothebrave]

Who didn't hustle
No me

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/2026406/fry-doing-the-hustle-o.gif

[NinersSBChamps]

I know I've been quick to the trigger but whoever jumped all over Craig before he have up a run needs to shut the hell up. Maybe he gets bored and likes to challenge himself.

All I said was that when he's been in trouble this season it's been because he can't command his fastball.

[NinersSBChamps]

Simba! Smart player on the bases!

Craig walk it off time!!!

[Heyward]

Good hustle, Simba.

[Five]

No me

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/2026406/fry-doing-the-hustle-o.gif

Now that's hustle

[Five]

Obviously pitching around Doumit to fave BJ

[Heyward]

BJ with the game on the line.

Onto extras.

[NinersSBChamps]

Need to pull this one out.

Rockies are getting http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/jTx/po8/jTxpo8LTE.jpeg

[zitothebrave]

Bossman Ks on 4 pitches.

[NinersSBChamps]

BJ with the game on the line.

Onto extras.

Maybe not. Can't BJ actually give a run to the Marlins or take a run away from the Braves?

[Dalyn]

Smart move. BJ will probably bunt.

[TDlxANDER]

Why wasn't BJ taking two pitches there?

[Five]

Well at least it was put in play. That's an achievement.

[NinersSBChamps]

What a loser. Why are you swinging?

[zitothebrave]

How the **** do you let that clown swing? ****ing Fredi.

[Heyward]

BJ with the game on the line.

Onto extras.

Sadly right again, just got under it.

Although he should of took the pitch on 3-1.

[CyYoung31]

This ump blows.

[NinersSBChamps]

This ump blows.

He was fine for the majority of the night. Now all of a sudden he's changed what is a strike and a ball.

[UNCBlue012]

Freaking A. Come on Simmons

[CrimsonCowboy]

Strike zone is about the size of a needle

[Dalyn]

Need the lefty in here.

[NinersSBChamps]

And back to second place we go.

[jsebe10]

Worst umpiring behind the plate I've seen in a while.

[UNCBlue012]

Looks like the ump cost us this game.

[Braves1976]

That was another missed call, strike three!
Of course it leads to two runs too...

[Dalyn]

Unbelievable. You don't pitch Simmons (while he is struggling and has no room for error) against someone with Garrett's splits.

[CyYoung31]

Should have gone with Shrieve vs Jones. Instead, we continue to abuse Simmons and Varvaro.

[jsebe10]

This offense needs to be fckn embarrassed. Pathetic showing tonight.

[AerchAngel]

Conspiracy, umps were told when Nats are up and Braves are down, call it tight.

[Dalyn]

Should have gone with Shrieve vs Jones. Instead, we continue to abuse Simmons and Varvaro.

Yep. Called for it before the terrible (easy to predict) result.

[Braves1976]

Should have gone with Shrieve vs Jones. Instead, we continue to abuse Simmons and Varvaro.

Agreed. Plus I'd started him this inning with two lefties to start it.

[atl717]

Maybe this joke of an offense should score more than 1 run against weak pitching.

[Heyward]

Unbelievable. You don't pitch Simmons (while he is struggling and has no room for error) against someone with Garrett's splits.

While true, the offense scored one freaking run.

Not gonna win very many ball-games like that, although i woulda gone to the lefty vs Jones not that it woulda mattered even though it looked like Simmons was squeezed.

[Lville21]

Simmons going through a rough patch due to being overused. He has given up 5 runs in his last 2.1 innings.

[Heyward]

Maybe this joke of an offense should score more than 1 run against weak pitching.

Glad someone gets it.

Woulda gone with the lefty but one run isnt gonna cut it since they had many chances to win the game.

[Heyward]

Looks like the ump cost us this game.

Scoring 1 run cost us this game.

[Dalyn]

Glad someone gets it.

Woulda gone with the lefty but one run isnt gonna cut it since they had many chances to win the game.

No one is saying the only reason we are down is because Fredi messed up. It wasn't even hinted at. The offense sucks. We are all well aware.

[CyYoung31]

Maybe this joke of an offense should score more than 1 run against weak pitching.

Oh, this offense is the number 1 culprit no doubt.

[CyYoung31]

Alright, predict the final score of this game. Winner(s) gets a free thanks for the rest of their posts in this thread.

[VirginiaBrave]

Generally I don't think baseball cares how the games go, But the other night on quick pitch the hostess Ms Whatney, said "The Nats are about to go on a run..."

[Dalyn]

Alright, predict the final score of this game. Winner(s) gets a free thanks for the rest of their posts in this thread.

5-3

[jason27nc]

Unbelievable. You don't pitch Simmons (while he is struggling and has no room for error) against someone with Garrett's splits.

This is the things that bother me the most about Fredi. You have to know your personnel and use them accordingly. Plus to put a young guy in that position to fail is not good either.

[jsebe10]

Scoring 1 run cost us this game.

Yup. Can't do much when your 1-2-3 hitters are 0-13.

Freeman 1 for his last 21

Lostman 3 fir his last 23

[jsebe10]

Alright, predict the final score of this game. Winner(s) gets a free thanks for the rest of their posts in this thread.

3-1.

Ceshek is unhittable vs us.

[Dalyn]

Yup. Can't do much when your 1-2-3 hitters are 0-13.

Freeman 1 for his last 21

Lostman 3 fir his last 23

Time to switch out the #2 guy. #Fredilogic

[jsebe10]

Fckn horse **** AB Freeman.

[AerchAngel]

I think Freddie needs a night off.

[Dalyn]

"They got nothing to get me out with."

[Heyward]

Alright, predict the final score of this game. Winner(s) gets a free thanks for the rest of their posts in this thread.

3-1

[jsebe10]

Slider away

[AerchAngel]

Changed lineup = loss.

[jsebe10]

Wow who saw that coming Justin.

[Heyward]

Generally I don't think baseball cares how the games go, But the other night on quick pitch the hostess Ms Whatney, said "The Nats are about to go on a run..."

I would say something, oh nevermind.

[NinersSBChamps]

How about that top three of the order.

0-15

[jason27nc]

I think Freddie needs a night off.

I think Fredi needs the night off also.

[AerchAngel]

"They got nothing to get me out with."

Miami laughs and then spit on the ground with total disrespect on that quote.

[Dalyn]

How about that top three of the order.

0-15

Ready for the playoffs! :tchop:

[CyYoung31]

3-1.

Ceshek is unhittable vs us.

I meant put the qualifier of the score having to change. Sorry, no thanks for you.

[jsebe10]

How about that top three of the order.

0-15

4 and 5 hitters...4 hits

Get that fckn sorry waste of space out of the lead off spot and off this damn team!!!!!!!

[AerchAngel]

How about that top three of the order.

0-15

Dude I backed you up on the line up change and guess what we were both right, don't change whats working.

Koehler?

Who in the blue hell is this roodi pooh candy ass?


Braves response....."we are his bitch"

[rico43]

I know this will sound like a second guess, but I did not like this lineup. La Stella in the toughest possible place to drive in runs. Freeman is useless -- again -- and BJ is not a guy who will win you championships as a leadoff man.

[Heyward]

Ready for the playoffs! :tchop:

If we even make the playoffs :Sad:

[jsebe10]

I know this will sound like a second guess, but I did not like this lineup. La Stella in the toughest possible place to drive in runs. Freeman is useless -- again -- and BJ is not a guy who will win you championships as a leadoff man.

BJ won't win anyone any championships. He shouldn't be I'm baseball at all.

[AerchAngel]

I know this will sound like a second guess, but I did not like this lineup. La Stella in the toughest possible place to drive in runs. Freeman is useless -- again -- and BJ is not a guy who will win you championships as a leadoff man.

But but but the forum wants Les Stella in the 2nd position because his OPS is awesome, but he has ABSOLUTELY SUCKED (in Rocks voice) batting 2nd so far this year. I know THe Elder is not a typical leadoff but when SImba was behind him he was serviceable. Fredi the Idiot decide to switch things up when we were playing good and then we let some Jabroni own us....again.

We aren't going to win with stupid decisions like this.

[Heyward]

He shouldn't be I'm baseball at all.

English?