GDT 8/9/13: Marlins (Turner) @ Braves (Beachy) 7:30 PM

[NYCBrave]

Braves:

1. Jason Heyward (L) RF
2. Justin Upton (R) LF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Brian McCann (L) C
5. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
6. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
7. B.J. Upton (R) CF
8. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
9. Brandon Beachy (R) P

Marlins:


1. Christian Yelich (L) LF
2. Jake Marisnick (R) CF
3. Giancarlo Stanton (R) RF
4. Logan Morrison (L) 1B
5. Ed Lucas (R) 3B
6. Donovan Solano (R) 2B
7. Adeiny Hechavarria (R) SS
8. Jeff Mathis (R) C
9. Jacob Turner (R) P

[Hulavol]

Looks like the permanent lineup is now well established....this is what we will roll with in October I would assume.

Looking forward to Beachy's third game back. I think he will roll.

[nsacpi]

BJ will probably be batting ahead of Uggla soon.

[Tapate50]

All im looking for is improvement. Doesn't have to be perfect, just improvement from start to start. Always liked his game...

[Julio3000]

His velocity is good. As soon as he gets the feel for the slider back . . .

[jpack1]

Uggla needs to start hitting then. A guy hitting. 190 this time of year is hard to keep in the lineup.

[BremanFan88]

His velocity is good. As soon as he gets the feel for the slider back . . .

Then it will be just another walk on the Beach(y).

Yup...

[Mrs. Meta]

I've trekked from Texas to go to these next two games; please feel free to lynch me if the winning streak ends tonight or tomorrow :Sad:

[NYCBrave]

I've trekked from Texas to go to these next two games; please feel free to lynch me if the winning streak ends tonight or tomorrow :Sad:

Haha, I'm actually making the trip down from NYC to go to Saturday, Sunday & Monday's games

[Orphan Black]

Really interested in seeing how this Marlins team is with the two new rookies in it. They are supposed to be really good prospects.

[cajunrevenge]

No reason to give Stanton a single strike this series. Rest of the lineup should be in AAA right now.

[stpeteirish]

Really interested in seeing how this Marlins team is with the two new rookies in it. They are supposed to be really good prospects.

Yelich is hitting, Marsinak isn't. It wasn't like Ruggiano and Uzuna(?) were that bad. Marlins pitching has been good. They're last in the league in just about every offensive category, tho, so if we score a few runs we should win.

[stpeteirish]

Schafer activated?

[tvsportscaster]

Schafer activated?

Not yet, sometime this weekend, but quite frankly I don't know what they're waiting for, maybe one final checkup with the docs.

[bravebonebook]

Beware of Ed Lucas!

[thethe]

If we lose tonight we suck

[lwj10jr]

really like this lineup, come on you sand baggin son of a beach(y), keep us rollin!

[BremanFan88]

If we lose tonight we suck

If we lose tonight then nobody makes the team next season.

[AUTiger7222]

I played a game of MLB 13: The Show today and Brandon Beachy threw a complete game 5-hit shutout with 0 walks and 9 strikeouts on only 78 pitches against the Phillies. I won 10-0 and hit 2 homeruns with Jason Heyward, 1 with Freeman and 1 with Gattis. I wouldn't mind that happening in real life tonight.:rock:

[buck7580]

Not yet, sometime this weekend, but quite frankly I don't know what they're waiting for, maybe one final checkup with the docs.

He hasn't hit well during his AAA stint; maybe that's the reason. Cunningham is doing pretty well so no need to rush it.

[emk418]

Uggla needs to start hitting then. A guy hitting. 190 this time of year is hard to keep in the lineup.

But he walks!!!

[Julio3000]

Then it will be just another walk on the Beach(y).

Yup...

Well, they will feel like they have sand in their drawers.

[tvsportscaster]

He hasn't hit well during his AAA stint; maybe that's the reason. Cunningham is doing pretty well so no need to rush it.

Schafer wouldn't necessarily take Cunningham's spot, he'd take Constanza's, although Cunningham likely would go when they activate Laird this weekend, so Constanza and Cunningham will both be gone before the weekend is done.

[parkvadawg]

If we lose tonight we suck

I would be a sure fire sign that all killer instinct is lost

[Mrs. Meta]

http://imgur.com/kKMddRK.jpg

[JohnAdcox]

You've inspired me. I'd planned to stay home and write, but I'm buyin' a ticket. See y'all there.

[Mrs. Meta]

http://imgur.com/qWCrOaN.jpg

Homer... Touched me! :Gasp:

[Heyward]

If we lose tonight we suck

Meh, we'll probably lose to them one of these games.

Probably tonight, Turner is pretty good.

Hopefully Beachy can keep building off his last start.

[TURBO]

Meh, we'll probably lose to them one of these games.

Probably tonight, Turner is pretty good.

Hopefully Beachy can keep building off his last start.

Eventually you have to be right. You predicted us to lose many times during this win streak.

[Heyward]

Eventually you have to be right. You predicted us to lose many times during this win streak.

Well, the Marlins SP has been really good in the past couple months.

Hopefully not but cant get me all.

[Julio3000]

http://imgur.com/qWCrOaN.jpg

Homer... Touched me! :Gasp:

That's a bad thing? And here I thought you were a Homersexual.

[CyYoung31]

That's a bad thing? And here I thought you were a Homersexual.

Booooooo

[Mrs. Meta]

I didn't say I didn't like it :icwudt:

[Gary82]

http://imgur.com/qWCrOaN.jpg

Homer... Touched me! :Gasp:

Point to the Mr. Mets doll where he touched you.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ICobuBgsYJI/S0eQbgM9TdI/AAAAAAAAA6c/S0Dl19ltw2Y/s320/mr+met+doll.JPG

[Dalyn]

Let's get Beachy to the plate in the first.

[NinersSBChamps]

Is the game starting yet?

[buck7580]

Is the game starting yet?

In one minute

[parkvadawg]

Beachy get it done

[thethe]

Amazing...nothing left to say aobut him.

[parkvadawg]

Beast

[Gary82]

nice, double play

[Dalyn]

Turned into a great inning.

[AUTiger7222]

Simba is just out of his mind! Best defensive shortstop I have ever seen!

[jpx7]

Amazing...nothing left to say aobut him.

The warm feelings say more than words could.

[Mrs. Meta]

Seeing him live, sSimmons might be be better than pastornicky...

[parkvadawg]

To early to tell
Seeing him live, sSimmons might be be better than pastornicky...

[thethe]

Augustus strikes again!

I may be warming up to him!

[jpx7]

http://i.imgur.com/zmOkXqz.jpg

[AUTiger7222]

JUSTIN UPTON!!!!!!!

[parkvadawg]

Really think Justin's grit is back

[Dalyn]

Nice!

[AUTiger7222]

Justin with already 6 homeruns in August.

[Gary82]

Please, Justin, please, I beg of you, please be this hot in October....I mean Actober.

[Dalyn]

Freeman almost messed that one up.

[buck7580]

Freeman was showing off his wheels!

[AUTiger7222]

That was weird but I'll take it.

[thethe]

JUGGERNAUT.


Bloop 3 run homer.

[AUTiger7222]

CHRIS JOHNSON!!!!!! 4-0 BRAVES!!!!

[Runnin]

Please keep throwing those fastballs.

[parkvadawg]

Is all this awesomeness really happening?

[Dalyn]

Awesome. Good start.

[cajunrevenge]

Heyward sucks, 4 runs 1 out.

[Yogi44]

Mister Johnson strikes again!!

[Gary82]

HOT DIGGITY DAMN!!!

BOW BEFORE THE LORD OF BABIP!

[Orphan Black]

Nice way to start a game

[thethe]

Is all this awesomeness really happening?

It is....haven't had this much fun since 03

[AUTiger7222]

UGGLA IS HOT!!!

[CrimsonCowboy]

Calm down, Dan

[thethe]

Dan looked like he was about to put someone 6 feet under!

[Dalyn]

Don't wake a sleeping midget.

[Gary82]

http://moviesoddity.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/popeye.jpg

Why I outta!!!

[Julio3000]

Justinian Augustus, Modus Bestiam.

[parkvadawg]

Lol

[Dalyn]

Let's get Beachy to the plate in the first.

http://www.realdigitalmedia.com/digital-signage-blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Mission-accomplished.jpg

[AUTiger7222]

It's always a good thing when you're a pitcher and you get to bat in the 1st inning.

[buck7580]

Hit a homer Beachy

[Gary82]

Great start, let's just hope Beachy pitches well tonight.

[jpx7]

Let's get Beachy to the plate in the first.

The witchcraft has been flowing through this board during the streak, as well.

[mfree80]

Let's get Beachy to the plate in the first.

Prophetic!

[AUTiger7222]

Nice job Meds!

[thethe]

Beachy is getting hammered righ tnow.

Unbelievable they dont have a run yet.

[weso1]

That lolleypop curveball just looks terrible right now.

[AUTiger7222]

Beachy has needed just 18 pitches to get through 2 innings tonight. Awesome work.

[weso1]

The good news is that there's no reason why we can't continue to let Beachy find his stuff.

[jpx7]

That lolleypop curveball just looks terrible right now.

Marlins batters seem to be timing it really well this evening, but luckily Beachy hasn't been burned.

[JusticeForAll23]

So I take it Beachy isn't really looking that great? Because, if you're like me and just following the box score/gamecast, you see 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 18 pitches and I'm inclined to think he's pitching well. Of course you have to take any level of looking good against the Marlins putrid offense with a grain of salt.

[Dalyn]

Just missed #2(3).

[Julio3000]

If this guy stays on the plate like that, he's going to have a short evening.

[buck7580]

So I take it Beachy isn't really looking that great? Because, if you're like me and just following the box score/gamecast, you see 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 18 pitches and I'm inclined to think he's pitching well. Of course you have to take any level of looking good against the Marlins putrid offense with a grain of salt.

Beach has given up four line drive outs.

[Julio3000]

"I don't know the answer and do not have the ability to get it quickly, but . . ."

-Chip

[Dalyn]

Pretty terrible at-bat there.

[Dalyn]

If this guy stays on the plate like that, he's going to have a short evening.

Yeah.

[BlackwaterPark]

Did anyone else think Uggla wasnt trying to charge the mound? Look to me like he was just trying to tell the pitcher he was ok and the umpire made a big deal of nothing

[jpx7]

Pretty terrible at-bat there.

Freeman swung at ball four twice.

[CyYoung31]

You're allowed to smoke on top of the Chophouse?

[CyYoung31]

Did anyone else think Uggla wasnt trying to charge the mound? Look to me like he was just trying to tell the pitcher he was ok and the umpire made a big deal of nothing

The pitcher didn't look like he thought that's what Uggla was doing.

But, of course he wasn't going to charge the mound. No one does these days.

[Julio3000]

You're allowed to smoke on top of the Chophouse?

If you're Chip Caray, most def.

[thethe]

Beachy looks bad. Glad he is goin gto get a bunch of starts before a decision has to be mdae because at this point I would not be comfortable with him in a playoff game.

[Gary82]

Beach now with a 6.92 ERA.

[Gary82]

Beachy looks bad. Glad he is goin gto get a bunch of starts before a decision has to be mdae because at this point I would not be comfortable with him in a playoff game.

He's got time to figure things out before the playoffs. I wouldn't trust him right now, and I certainly wouldn't put too much stock in his outing today; mainly because the Marlins have one of the worst offenses on the planet. That includes little league teams.

[AUTiger7222]

WOW! Look at Beachy's arm! That's crazy!

[weso1]

Phantom Cam is a little bit gross.

[TURBO]

resign him

[CrimsonCowboy]

KABOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM

[AUTiger7222]

HOMERUN MCCANN!!!!!

[weso1]

McCann sure has had a good season.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Seriously, how awesome are we?!?!?

[AUTiger7222]

Jacob Turner had given up just 3 homeruns all season and he's given up 3 tonight.

[The Chosen One]

Kimbrel must've thrown a few twenties under the table top our offense.

[AUTiger7222]

http://cdn.meme.li/instances/600x/33804691.jpg

[BlackwaterPark]

WOW! Look at Beachy's arm! That's crazy!


Phantom Cam is a little bit gross.

I was on the Dolphins game, what did I miss?

[Gary82]

Man, this team is fun to watch right now.

[Gary82]

Seriously, how awesome are we?!?!?

pretty awesome.

[Julio3000]

Having seen the replay of the Owl HBP, I think he was just telling the pitcher it was cool. Body language was not aggro at all.

[AUTiger7222]

I was on the Dolphins game, what did I miss?

New slow mo camera.

[BlackwaterPark]

You guys need to relax with Brandon. He hasnt pitched in pro ball in a year, and just had a major surgery. Its going to take 5-6 starts to get comfortable

[weso1]

Slow motion of Beachy's arm getting all weird.

[thethe]

There is a lot of 2003 feeling to the team but slightly better because of the youth and the strength in the rotation. Its amazing how the guys are playing. Just a hell of a good time!

[BlackwaterPark]

Having seen the replay of the Owl HBP, I think he was just telling the pitcher it was cool. Body language was not aggro at all.

I agree

[AUTiger7222]

You guys need to relax with Brandon. He hasnt pitched in pro ball in a year, and just had a major surgery. Its going to take 5-6 starts to get comfortable

I think Beachy's pitching fine.

[Julio3000]

This is a young team playing like a bunch of veterans. I guess we can chill about the leadership vacuum.

[parkvadawg]

BJ gonna beej

[ChapelHillMatt]

Just out of curiosity what is the longest winning streak in major league history? Just want to know what we are shooting for.

[Julio3000]

BJ gonna beej

At least he didn't take a curveball for strike three and walk away shaking his head. I call that move the Bossman Bounce.

[Gary82]

I think the A's have the second longest at 20.

[Julio3000]

Just out of curiosity what is the longest winning streak in major league history? Just want to know what we are shooting for.

2013 Washington Nationals, 162 games.

[Gary82]

NY Giants had a 26 game winning streak in 1916

[thethe]

Rank Games Team Season Season Record
1*(xxx) 26 New York Giants^ 1916 86–66
2*(tie) 21 Chicago White Stockings^ 1880 67-17
2*(tie) 21 Chicago Cubs 1935 100-54
4*(tie) 20 St. Louis Maroons 1884 94-19
4*(tie) 20 Providence Grays 1884 84-28
4*(tie) 20 Oakland Athletics 2002 103-59
7*(tie) 19 Chicago White Sox^ 1906 93-58
7*(tie) 19 New York Yankees 1947 97-57
9*(tie) 18 Chicago White Stockings 1885 87-25
9*(tie) 18 Boston Beaneaters^ 1891 87-51
9*(tie) 18 New York Giants 1904 106-47
9*(tie) 18 New York Yankees 1953 99-52
14*(tie) 17 St. Louis Browns 1885 79-33
14*(tie) 17 Boston Beaneaters 1897 93-39
14*(tie) 17 New York Giants 1907 82-71
14*(tie) 17 Washington Senators 1912 91-61
14*(tie) 17 New York Giants 1916 86-66
14*(tie) 17 Philadelphia Athletics 1931 107-45
14*(tie) 17 Pittsburgh Pirates 1937 86-68
1938 86-64
21*(tie) 16 St. Louis Maroons 1884 94-19
21*(tie) 16 Philadelphia Quakers^ 1887 75-48
21*(tie) 16 Philadelphia Phillies 1890 78-53
21*(tie) 16 Philadelphia Phillies 1892 87-66
21*(tie) 16 Pittsburgh Pirates 1909 110-42
21*(tie) 16 New York Giants 1912 103-48
21*(tie) 16 New York Yankees 1926 91-63
21*(tie) 16 New York Giants 1951 98-59
21*(tie) 16 Kansas City Royals 1977 102-60
21*(tie) 16 Milwaukee Brewers 1986 77-84
1987 91-71
31*(tie) 15 Detroit Wolverines 1886 87-36
31*(tie) 15 St. Louis Browns 1887 95-40
31*(tie) 15 New York Highlanders^ 1906 90-61
31*(tie) 15 Philadelphia Athletics 1913 96-57
31*(tie) 15 Brooklyn Robins 1924 92-62
31*(tie) 15 New York Giants 1936 92-62
31*(tie) 15 Boston Red Sox 1946 104-50
31*(tie) 15 New York Yankees 1960 97-57
31*(tie) 15 Minnesota Twins 1991 95-67
31*(tie) 15 Atlanta Braves 2000 95-67
31*(tie) 15 Seattle Mariners 2001 116-46
31*(tie) 15 San Francisco Giants 2002 95-66
2003 100-61

[parkvadawg]

Just out of curiosity what is the longest winning streak in major league history? Just want to know what we are shooting for.
20 I think

[Runnin]

I think Beachy's pitching fine.
His fastball looks very dead straight to me. I think a good hitting team would be killing him. We would be killing him.

[Dalyn]

Nice call. Not a strike.

[ChapelHillMatt]

His fastball looks very dead straight to me. I think a good hitting team would be killing him. We would be killing him.

We kill everyone

[TURBO]

Beachy looking better

[thethe]

That was more encouraging.

[Dalyn]

Okay. :YDS:

[ChapelHillMatt]

Nice inning from Beachy!

[jpx7]

Three pretty awesome PA for Beachy that inning.

[AUTiger7222]

Just out of curiosity what is the longest winning streak in major league history? Just want to know what we are shooting for.

1. 26 - Giants - 1916
2. 21 - Cubs - 1880, 1935
3. 20 - Athletics - 2002
4. 19 - White Sox - 1906
-. 19 - Yankees - 1947
6. 18 - Beaneaters - 1891
7. 17 - Senators - 1912
8. 16 - Phillies - 1887
-. 16 - Pirates - 1909
10. 15 - Dodgers - 1924
-. 15 - Twins - 1991
-. 15 - Braves - 2000
-. 15 - Mariners - 2001
14. 14 - Orioles - 1971, 1973
-. 14 - Rangers - 1991
-. 14 - Tigers - 1909, 1934

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/history/rare_feats/index.jsp?feature=winning_streaks

[datdude12]

Beachy sucks!

[nsacpi]

Beachy looks bad. Glad he is goin gto get a bunch of starts before a decision has to be mdae because at this point I would not be comfortable with him in a playoff game.

Patience young padowan

[AUTiger7222]

His fastball looks very dead straight to me. I think a good hitting team would be killing him. We would be killing him.

As I said before, I think Beachy is pitching fine.

[Julio3000]

I picture Giancarlo Stanton walking around like this, just all the time.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oabcM9SOF-E

[parkvadawg]

Ok well that was kind of a big deal

[AUTiger7222]

Birthday boy finally got a hit!

[Gary82]

Its about time you joined the hit parade, Jason.

[thethe]

Patience young padowan

Still want to see more of this before I'm comfortable. I'm as patient with our homegrown guys as it gets.

[ChapelHillMatt]

1. 26 - Giants - 1916
2. 21 - Cubs - 1880, 1935
3. 20 - Athletics - 2002
4. 19 - White Sox - 1906
-. 19 - Yankees - 1947
6. 18 - Beaneaters - 1891
7. 17 - Senators - 1912
8. 16 - Phillies - 1887
-. 16 - Pirates - 1909
10. 15 - Dodgers - 1924
-. 15 - Twins - 1991
-. 15 - Braves - 2000
-. 15 - Mariners - 2001
14. 14 - Orioles - 1971, 1973
-. 14 - Rangers - 1991
-. 14 - Tigers - 1909, 1934

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/history/rare_feats/index.jsp?feature=winning_streaks

So after tonight, we only need to win 13 more.

WE CAN DO THIS!

[Dalyn]

Let's get Freeman home here.

[thethe]

This guy doesn't want to pitch in the zone against us at all.

[AUTiger7222]

1884? HOLY WOW!

[jpx7]

Chip's Harry Caray impression is devastatingly bad.

[Dalyn]

Let's get Freeman home here.

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4518323911787790&pid=15.1&H=160&W=146

[weso1]

Chip's Harry Caray impression is devastatingly bad.

Joe always has to do the courtesy laugh.. It's painful.

[jpx7]

I picture Giancarlo Stanton walking around like this, just all the time.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oabcM9SOF-E

Fun fact: his grandfather also always loved that damn Glisten.

[Julio3000]

Chip's Harry Caray impression is devastatingly bad.

His Skip is bad, too.

[Dalyn]

His Skip is bad, too.


His Chip is nothing to brag about.

[yeezus]

His Skip is bad, too.

Is there any point in listing the things he's bad at? Just assume it's everything.

[Julio3000]

His Chip is nothing to brag about.

Was hoping that was coming.

[The Chosen One]

His fastball looks very dead straight to me. I think a good hitting team would be killing him. We would be killing him.

His fastball has always looked "straight" since he came up. He has a four seamer. What makes his fastball effective is his change up, and also dude before he got hurt, was locating pitches like Medlen was at the end of last season.

I always am surprised when hitters swing and whiff at his 90 mph fastball, but I think his delivery is kind of deceptive because he hides it for so long.

[AUTiger7222]

Beachy looks great tonight.

[jpx7]

His Chip is nothing to brag about.

Nice.


Was hoping that was coming.

It was a good set-up.

[Dalyn]

:Sad:

[jpack1]

Uggla is just not good.

[The Chosen One]

Uggla's a pro.

The saying about "walk around the bases like you've done it before" when you hit a homerun, Uggla has legitimized that for striking out. Just does a cool walk coming back.

[Gary82]

BJ is soooooooooo close to .200, but he just....can't....get....there.

[The Chosen One]

BJ is soooooooooo close to .200, but he just....can't....get....there.

BJ's a fan of the "leave no man behind" saying... he's waiting for Uggla to get back near him so they can both get to .200 at the same time. What a teammate.

We had the Bash Brothers in Oakland, but now we have the F-Bombers.

[NinersSBChamps]

I guess Justin is a good hitter in months that begin with "A." Let's hope he can do it when it matters most. The month that starts with "O."

[The Chosen One]

I guess Justin is a good hitter in months that begin with "A." Let's hope he can do it when it matters most. The month that starts with "O."

Where have you been? We've been meme'ing this for like at least a week now.

[buck7580]

Schafer is 0-3 tonight at Gwinett and is hitting. 065. Laird is playing for Gwinett tonight.

[AUTiger7222]

Man that's just sorry luck for Beachy.

[The Chosen One]

Schafer is 0-3 tonight at Gwinett and is hitting. 065. Laird is playing for Gwinett tonight.

Must be a sellout crowd tonight.

[jpx7]

What a derpy double.

[Dalyn]

I guess Justin is a good hitter in months that begin with "A." Let's hope he can do it when it matters most. The month that starts with "O."


http://files.chesscomfiles.com/images_users/tiny_mce/splitleaf/2012-02-12-The-Late-Arrival.png

[AUTiger7222]

Great play Beachy!

[Dalyn]

Glad Beachy didn't kill himself.

[NinersSBChamps]

Where have you been? We've been meme'ing this for like at least a week now.

Not here I guess.

[jpx7]

Glad Beachy didn't kill himself.

Chip might be able to teach him a devastating Hara-kiri impression.

[Dalyn]

Chip might be able to teach him a devastating Hara-kiri impression.

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4890615920788600&pid=15.1&H=159&W=160

[TURBO]

Love when Jason drives the ball the left center

[Julio3000]

Chip might be able to teach him a devastating Hara-kiri impression.

Ooooh.

[zitothebrave]

#doesn'tcareaboutbaseball

[AUTiger7222]

I love seeing Jason Heyward hit the ball to the left-centerfield gap!

[Julio3000]

Sometimes I doubt if he even loves birthdays.

[Julio3000]

Muti-hit games.

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/summary_zps3ecfb122.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/summary_zps3ecfb122.png.html)

[NinersSBChamps]

Have a game Stanton. An 0-3 type game.

[TURBO]

Son of a Beach. Let him go out for the 8th

[Gary82]

Yes!

[Dalyn]

Beachy plunked a few ugly leprechauns before the game.

[buck7580]

Only one walk by Beachy

[AUTiger7222]

Beachy is at 86 pitches. He should get 1 more inning.

[Dalyn]

Sometimes I doubt if he even loves birthdays.

He IS a Jehovah's Witness.

[AUTiger7222]

HOLY WOW! Freeman robbed big time!

[Orphan Black]

Freddie robbed...that's like the third pitcher this week he's almost killed

[Julio3000]

He IS a Jehovah's Witness.

I did not know that.

[Dalyn]

I did not know that.

I probably made it up.

[Lville21]

I don't know why more pitchers don't throw Johnson pitches in the dirt -- especially with 2 strikes.

[Gary82]

Looks like the offense thinks 5 is enough tonight.

[cajunrevenge]

I wouldnt have any problem letting Beachy finish this if he has an easy inning. Throwing a lot of pitches in a single inning is more stressful on the arm than total pitches in my opinion.

[Gary82]

So, what is everyone's opinion of Beachy tonight? I can't watch it. I know the results look great, but he is facing the Marlins.

[Dalyn]

So, what is everyone's opinion of Beachy tonight? I can't watch it. I know the results look great, but he is facing the Marlins.

One of the luckiest outings I've seen since the Sosa days.

[AUTiger7222]

Ladies and gentlemen, Brandon Beachy!

[cajunrevenge]

Come on Fredi let him finish this! I want a complete game shutout for his first win returning from TJ surgery.

[mossy]

I missed most of this game. According to the line, Beachy looked pretty good? When was our last game when a starter completed 8?

[thethe]

One of the luckiest outings I've seen since the Sosa days.

I agree. Some good things but he was very fortunate today. Need to see more and I'm glad that we will.

[parkvadawg]

One of the luckiest outings I've seen since the Sosa days.

Agreed. However still encouraging

[AUTiger7222]

So, what is everyone's opinion of Beachy tonight? I can't watch it. I know the results look great, but he is facing the Marlins.

I thought he pitched great tonight. His stuff just got better as the night went along, especially his curveball.

[TURBO]

One of the luckiest outings I've seen since the Sosa days.

Come on, since the 4th inning he has been really good. Nothing really hit hard.

[bravesnumberone]

At work. Listening on the radio.

I know it's the Marlins, but this is EXTREMELY encouraging from Beachy. Sounds like he's had everything working tonight.

[Yogi44]

Hardest part of a game day thread is trying to figure out what comments are serious and which are sarcastic!!

[Gary82]

One of the luckiest outings I've seen since the Sosa days.

Sosa was a damn magician. He was the Illusionist.

[AUTiger7222]

Come on, since the 4th inning he has been really good. Nothing really hit hard.

I don't know what game they're watching. I saw a guy, that as you said starting with the 4th inning, that was in complete control.

[Pugfan]

6 k's and only 1 walk. His command got much better every inning. He was only lucky in the first 3 innings.

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/beachy_zpsba813bd5.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/beachy_zpsba813bd5.png.html)

[AUTiger7222]

Have the Braves ever gotten a baserunner against Cishek? This guy absolutely owns us.

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/closer_zpsa900fe50.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/closer_zpsa900fe50.png.html)

[BlackwaterPark]

Feel like the ROY has all but slipped away from Evan

[Dalyn]

Come on, since the 4th inning he has been really good. Nothing really hit hard.

Not saying it is a bad thing, but he has hung a pitch to nearly every hitter. Obviously, a very promising start, but a better team knocks him out in 5 or so.

[Dalyn]

Feel like the ROY has all but slipped away from Evan

He isn't even close.

[mossy]

Hardest part of a game day thread is trying to figure out what comments are serious and which are sarcastic!!

I struggle with this too. :)

[Gary82]

Is Beachy done?

[AUTiger7222]

Feel like the ROY has all but slipped away from Evan

His ROTY chances went up in smoke when he got hurt.

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/downs_zps213c4fc3.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/downs_zps213c4fc3.png.html)

Hasn't pitched since 8/4/13

[TURBO]

Tigers losing through 6. I want their streak to end

[TURBO]

Is Beachy done?

yes

[Dalyn]

Tigers losing through 6. I want their streak to end

Badly.

[Gary82]

Pirates losing 9-1 to the Rockies. If the Braves win, they'll have the best record in the bigs.


edit: I must point out it's the 2nd inning. So, a little presumptuous.

[TURBO]

Is this really necessary Fredi?

[AUTiger7222]

This season the Braves are 3-for-20 with 1 walk against Steve Cishek. That includes tonight. #Ownage

[nsacpi]

Fredi burying Varvaro

[parkvadawg]

Is this really necessary Fredi?

Can't defend this one

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/ayala_zpsf7178111.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/ayala_zpsf7178111.png.html)

Ayala marches in...

[TURBO]

Poor David over at scout. He is trying I guess.

[Dalyn]

Is this really necessary Fredi?

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/e33GgOEjq-I/0.jpg

[Gary82]

If he wanted Varvaro, he should have started him instead. Downs is a specialist.

[TURBO]

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[TURBO]

Glad we won, but why the hell was Avilan warming up too. Just dumb

[AUTiger7222]

14 STRAIGHT!

[Dalyn]

14!

http://artspring.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Number14_4act.jpeg

[Gary82]

14 wins in a row!



14

[yeezus]

Poor David over at scout. He is trying I guess.

I just PMed him, has no one done that?

[TURBO]

I just PMed him, has no one done that?

Have several times.

[ChapelHillMatt]

I just PMed him, has no one done that?

3 posts

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[Gary82]

With only 15 losses at Turner Field, Atlanta improved its home winning percentage to .722, best in the majors.

Love it.

[rniki10]

Since when has Ryan Klesko been on Braves Live?

[ChapelHillMatt]

Since when has Ryan Klesko been on Braves Live?

This is the first time I've seen him on there.

Man they are making me feel old. Glavine, Murphy, Jordan, Gant, Byrd, and now Klesko.

[BlackwaterPark]

Did anyone ever hear what happened to that umpire from last week who took the pitch off the forearm?

[thethe]

The fans are showing up as well. Sure, it was a Friday game but against the Marlins is still drew 37,424 fans. Hopefully we pack the house come playoff time. Atlanta needs a championship to get that fanbase energized again like it was in the 90's.

[AUTiger7222]

Since when has Ryan Klesko been on Braves Live?

This is at least the 4th time I have seen him on it.

[skidlee]

Atlanta Braves ‏@Braves 3m

OF Jose Constanza will be optioned to Gwinnett (AAA) and OF Jordan Schafer will be activated from the 15-DL prior to tomorrow's game.