GDT: Braves @ Phillies (July 7, 2013, SERIOUSLY)

[NinersSBChamps]

Someone will have to post the lineups in the morning.

[sentenza]

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Braves Lineup:

SS Andrelton Simmons
RF Jason Heyward
LF Justin Upton
1B Freddie Freeman
C Brian McCann
2B Dan Uggla
CF BJ Upton
3B Chris Johnson
P Kris Medlen

[weso1]

Surprised to see McCann in there. I would have figured McCann would've gotten the start.

[AerchAngel]

compared to your other manifestation Sav, this board loads more quickly exponentially.

[thethe]

The offense is starting to shape up nicely. Yeah, they have their occasional hiccup where I want to pull every hair out of my head but for the most part we are putting up runs in bunches. Uggla/Johnson are really lengthening the lineup. I have liked what I have seen out of Simmons recently so hopefully that works out.

[AerchAngel]

The offense is starting to shape up nicely. Yeah, they have their occasional hiccup where I want to pull every hair out of my head but for the most part we are putting up runs in bunches. Uggla/Johnson are really lengthening the lineup. I have liked what I have seen out of Simmons recently so hopefully that works out.

We can't compete with the All Star Harper and the juggernaut called the Nationals. Then Super Puig and the Dodgers will win the West taking on the Nationals for the pennant. That is what MLB want.

[weso1]

Quick, someone tell RHT10 about this board on Scout. He clearly wants to know about it.

[AerchAngel]

Quick, someone tell RHT10 about this board on Scout. He clearly wants to know about it.

Why?

[weso1]

So that he can have a good board to post on. Why would we not want to invite RHT10? PM's are turned off.

[AerchAngel]

So that he can have a good board to post on. Why would we not want to invite RHT10? PM's are turned off.

Why would you want a more whinier Skidlee? Seriously? He *****es about everything. I put a sticky for the All Star game and he *****ed about it. You did one here, not one person *****ed about it.

To each its own, if you want him over here, that is on you. I would stay away from him to be honest.

[AerchAngel]

you can't say "B I T C H" here?

[zitothebrave]

The offense is starting to shape up nicely. Yeah, they have their occasional hiccup where I want to pull every hair out of my head but for the most part we are putting up runs in bunches. Uggla/Johnson are really lengthening the lineup. I have liked what I have seen out of Simmons recently so hopefully that works out.

We need Bossman to get hot. Uggla is fine (would like him to hit better) same thing with heyward. While Some guys are underperforming, we now only have one guy massively underperofmring andhe needs to get going.

[AerchAngel]

We need Bossman to get hot. Uggla is fine (would like him to hit better) same thing with heyward. While Some guys are underperforming, we now only have one guy massively underperofmring andhe needs to get going.

Bossman can't continually to suck like this. He will get hot along with JH and Owl, this team is really scary when they get it going, but the Nationals and their All Star Harper say we aren't worthy as MLB want them to win.

[thethe]

We need Bossman to get hot. Uggla is fine (would like him to hit better) same thing with heyward. While Some guys are underperforming, we now only have one guy massively underperofmring andhe needs to get going.

I have a feeling that both Uptons are going to get hot at the same time and then the Runs are going to come in bunches just like they are now. As long as he have three-four hot hitters at the same time we are going to win a lot of games.

[sentenza]

Is there no chance to edit posts?

Ok, Phillies lineup:

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CF Ben Revere
SS Jimmy Rollins
2B Chase Utley
LF Dominic Brown
3B Michael Young
RF Delmon Young
1B Darin Ruf
C Carlos Cruz
P Jonathan Pettbone

[weso1]

I have a feeling that both Uptons are going to get hot at the same time and then the Runs are going to come in bunches just like they are now. As long as he have three-four hot hitters at the same time we are going to win a lot of games.

I agree with that. But it just seems like we've been waiting forever for that to happen. Maybe it finally is.

[AerchAngel]

I agree with that. But it just seems like we've been waiting forever for that to happen. Maybe it finally is.

It will grasshopper, it will.

As Mace Windu said, patience Padawan, you will learn the nature of the force.

[NinersSBChamps]

I Made it gang. You all can take a deep breathe now. Sentenza you can edit posts for only a certain amount of time right now. It's being worked on though.

[AerchAngel]

I Made it gang. You all can take a deep breathe now. Sentenza you can edit posts for only a certain amount of time right now. It's being worked on though.

And the Walls of Jericho comes down, all will rejoice "YYAAAAAAAAAAAYYY"

courtesy of Monty Python

[TURBO]

morning ladies

[thethe]

morning ladies

Afternoon slacker.

[Julio3000]

morning ladies

Is it morning already? Ugh.

[BlackwaterPark]

Come on guys !!

[TURBO]

Afternoon slacker.

My schedule is messed up right now

[BlackwaterPark]

So how do you pronounce Terdoslavich?

Turd-oh-slav-itch

Tur-doss-luh-vich

Tear-doe-slav-ich

[BlackwaterPark]

Heywards last month should be career averages lol

31 games .302 5 HRs 9 doubles 12 rbis

[rniki10]

Is this the worst umpire crew ever? Hernandez and Eddings twice in one series?

[TURBO]

So how do you pronounce Terdoslavich?

Turd-oh-slav-itch

Tur-doss-luh-vich

Tear-doe-slav-ich

Terdo....

[NinersSBChamps]

Terdo....

Terbo?

[BlackwaterPark]

This dude is gonna school them today...

[thethe]

Wow, did Upton just swing through a fastball down the middle? Haven't seen that before.....

[NinersSBChamps]

After the runs scored last night I wouldn't be surprised to see a huge letdown today. Kris just shut them out and you can't lose.

[TURBO]

After the runs scored last night I wouldn't be surprised to see a huge letdown today. Kris just shut them out and you can't lose.

Kris should go deep too

[ChapelHillMatt]

Is there anything better than day baseball? I wish we played more afternoon games.

[NinersSBChamps]

Anyone else missing the score and base image?

[BlackwaterPark]

Not me with Directv


Anyone else missing the score and base image?

[NinersSBChamps]

Not me with Directv

Must be an mlb.tv thing.

[TURBO]

Anyone else missing the score and base image?

My Mlbt.tv is

[thethe]

Ugh, thast horrible Meds.

[TURBO]

come on Kris

[NinersSBChamps]

Same story.

[thethe]

Same story.

Why do you have to be like this?

[thethe]

This is not fun. Meds just doesn't have his control yet.

[NinersSBChamps]

Why do you have to be like this?

Be like what? Medlen was awful in the first inning last outing.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Hope people learned their lesson and don't give up after one inning.

[TURBO]

Hope people learned their lesson and don't give up after one inning.

This

[NinersSBChamps]

Meds needs some quick innings after his laborious first frame.

[TURBO]

Mac continues to rake.

[NinersSBChamps]

Mac keeps swinging a nice stick.

[BlackwaterPark]

Uggla just missed hitting a bomb there

[BlackwaterPark]

I swear, it seems like whenever we play these guys, we can never get Utley or Ruiz out. I watch them against other teams and they are terrible

[NinersSBChamps]

Much better inning. Keep that pitch count manageable.

[BlackwaterPark]

Its funny, i cant remember ever having a heat warning in Florida...them wusses up north

[TURBO]

1,2,3 inning. Nice

[thethe]

Sucks that Med lost his control in the first inning because its sharp now.

[NinersSBChamps]

Medlen looks to have settled down. Pick him up boys.

[NinersSBChamps]

Padres have evened up the score at 1 a piece over the gnats.

[thethe]

No need to hustle there Justin.

[yeezus]

is justin ever not down 0-1? every AB.

[NinersSBChamps]

So many weak hit outs. At least Mac got a hit.

[stpeteirish]

Hope people learned their lesson and don't give up after one inning.

Not sure what the numbers are but it does seem like we score most of pour runs late in games. Very poor production in the first three-four innings, hence the high number of "comeback " wins.

Discouraging, we're always behind.

[tvsportscaster]

This game has all the earmarks of a long afternoon for the Braves. Sometimes you can just tell early with their offense and today they just look awful with a pretty mediocre pitcher.

[yeezus]

JON PETTIBONE

[Dunit24]

Yeah this is the first Braves team(Im 29 years old) that I have to just stop watching. I knew yesterdays outburst would result in a next days shutout or loss, and they are headed for that yet again.

Its fine they love to score late, but they look so fudging dead all the time that it gets old. They act like they have already won the division and are cruising. Disappointing. I havent been on the Fredi getting fired bandwagon, EVER, but this team is too good, too talented, to be so damn lazy.

[TURBO]

Had him 0-2

[yeezus]

meds making delmon young look patient. walked DELMON YOUNG

[Gary82]

Ugh. Walking Young of all people.

[yeezus]

maybe if meds would stop worrying about guys like delmon and michael young stealing bases he could get some pitches over the plate? you've got to be kidding me right now. looks awful.

[TURBO]

Nats up 5-1. Grandslam by Zimmermann

[Gary82]

Yeah this is the first Braves team(Im 29 years old) that I have to just stop watching. I knew yesterdays outburst would result in a next days shutout or loss, and they are headed for that yet again.

Its fine they love to score late, but they look so fudging dead all the time that it gets old. They act like they have already won the division and are cruising. Disappointing. I havent been on the Fredi getting fired bandwagon, EVER, but this team is too good, too talented, to be so damn lazy.

This team is a whole lot more watchable than the Braves June of '06. Actually, when I think about it, that team was watchable, too. In the terrible car accident sort of way.

[TURBO]

walk Ruiz

[ChapelHillMatt]

I see people haven't learned their lesson.

This is a quick strike offense, all it takes is one big inning to get back into the game.

What we need more than anything is Medlen to shut them down.

[yeezus]

that's what happens when you don't just focus on the damn batter and are worried about fatass delmon young stealing a base. don't even look at him. let him run if he wants (he won't).

[Gary82]

MEDLEN!!! Two on in scoring position, no out.

[yeezus]

I see people haven't learned their lesson.

This is a quick strike offense, all it takes is one big inning to get back into the game.

What we need more than anything is Medlen to shut them down.

not fun to rely on that. that's how you get shutout a bunch of times.

[Dunit24]

Nats up 5-1. Grandslam by Zimmermann

The Braves are going to look bad and kick themselves for not running away with this division while the Nats were struggling. They have gotten way too comfortable.

[tvsportscaster]

I'm starting to worry about the Nats. Yeah, I know they're getting a huge break by playing the Padres who can't beat anybody right now. But the Braves need to get their act together because the Nats are starting to play well and their lead can dissippate in a hurry. After today it's already going to be down to 4.

[TURBO]

Good job so far by Meds trying to escape. One more out.

[Gary82]

Nice comeback by Medlen, but not out of the woods yet.

[zitothebrave]

Need one more out. Have to get revere

[TURBO]

what a let down after getting 2 outs again.

[yeezus]

Need one more out. Have to get revere

best medlen can do is a triple

[Gary82]

Welp, that's a load of crap. How many triples are you going to give up today, Medlen?

[ChapelHillMatt]

not fun to rely on that. that's how you get shutout a bunch of times.

Blame Wren, it's how this team was built.

[Dunit24]

I'm starting to worry about the Nats. Yeah, I know they're getting a huge break by playing the Padres who can't beat anybody right now. But the Braves need to get their act together because the Nats are starting to play well and their lead can dissippate in a hurry. After today it's already going to be down to 4.

Im not worried about the Nats. Im worried about the Braves. Playing .500 baseball since the 12-1 start. Its not that we are playing hard and just getting beat by better team...or maybe our hot start was just a HUGE fluke. I hate to be complaining but this lead might be at 4 after today and thats just hard to believe at this point.

[NinersSBChamps]

Later fellas.

[tvsportscaster]

Ballgame over and for the first time in 40 days, the Braves lead will be down under 5 games. This team just can't get anymore win streaks together because they are way too inconsistent. They've played .500 baseball since their 12 and 1 start.

[Gary82]

This team has had a couple of good runs after the 12-1 start, but they follow it up with bad play. It's frustrating to play .500.

[Dunit24]

Blame Wren, it's how this team was built.

This is what gets me. Sure, its how the team is built, but that doesnt mean the players should just go out and say "They are paying me to hit HRs so thats what im going to try and do everytime up." Its so weird that BJ is hitting under .200. Its weird that Justin isnt hitting a lick after the red-hot start. Its weird Heyward was hitting under .200 for the longest. Our 2 guys who are hitting over .300(Freeman and CJ) are the only one who try to just put the ball in play.

[TURBO]

aww man... Mac is on point.. Just foul though.

[stpeteirish]

This team has had a couple of good runs after the 12-1 start, but they follow it up with bad play. It's frustrating to play .500.
I'm not sure who our 5th starter is anymore.

[sentenza]

and the Nats score 6 runs in the bottom of the 3rd!

[AerchAngel]

This is what gets me. Sure, its how the team is built, but that doesnt mean the players should just go out and say "They are paying me to hit HRs so thats what im going to try and do everytime up." Its so weird that BJ is hitting under .200. Its weird that Justin isnt hitting a lick after the red-hot start. Its weird Heyward was hitting under .200 for the longest. Our 2 guys who are hitting over .300(Freeman and CJ) are the only one who try to just put the ball in play.

spot on post

Heyward tried to pull a pitch 3 inches outside and rolled it over. IT IS PHILLY you can take it to the opposite field.

[Gary82]

I'm not sure who our 5th starter is anymore.

It's not Teheran. I'd say it's Hudson.

[TURBO]

Mac cant be stopped. Fun watching this.

[AerchAngel]

and the Nats score 6 runs in the bottom of the 3rd!

We will be in 2nd place by All Star break, bank on it.

[stpeteirish]

Mac can hit. Maybe someone else can join him.

[ChapelHillMatt]

This is what gets me. Sure, its how the team is built, but that doesnt mean the players should just go out and say "They are paying me to hit HRs so thats what im going to try and do everytime up." Its so weird that BJ is hitting under .200. Its weird that Justin isnt hitting a lick after the red-hot start. Its weird Heyward was hitting under .200 for the longest. Our 2 guys who are hitting over .300(Freeman and CJ) are the only one who try to just put the ball in play.

Everyone "tries" to put the ball in play. Not every hitter is created equal.

Most of these guys have proven track records. They are what they are, none are consistent hitters and that's why this offense is so hit or miss.

Heyward has potential to be better....guys like BJ, Justin, and Uggla are going to strikeout a lot. We should have known that when we brought them on board. You can't expect people to change when they have established the type of hitters they are.

[TURBO]

Dont give up on this game yet guys. Contacts seem to be really helping Uggs out.

[ChapelHillMatt]

And just like that we have a rally.

Need a big hit from BJ

[sentenza]

Now let the game begin!
Nice double by Dan!

I want to see 2 runs this inning!

[Lville21]

Can't blow this, BJ. Desperately need those 2 back. None of this striking out you like to do with runners on.

[tvsportscaster]

and the Nats score 6 runs in the bottom of the 3rd!

We're not going to get any help from the Padres, they are just awful right now. On their way to their 9th straight loss, but yet they swept us, unbelieveable.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Dont give up on this game yet guys. Contacts seem to be really helping Uggs out.

Every time someone declares the game over we put runs on the board.

[stpeteirish]

no strikeouts here, man on third

[yeezus]

BJ will find a way to GIDP

[yeezus]

or two strikeouts and a pop-out

[Julio3000]

Mac is the boss right now.

[jason27nc]

The umpire has a better arm than Medlen.

[TURBO]

swing the bat BJ

[Julio3000]

BJ got a meatball for strike two, too.

[sentenza]

Of course!
A K for BJ!

and Chris will ground into a dp!
This is how this plays right now!

[ChapelHillMatt]

That was a quick ejection

[Lville21]

Thanks, BJ... Now they walk Johnson to get to Medlen with the bases loaded

[Julio3000]

God, this crew sucks.

[TURBO]

Maybe BJ will hit Eddings..

[yeezus]

these umps have been terrible

[Lville21]

In defense, Doug Eddings does suck -- thinnest skin of any MLB umpire.

[jason27nc]

Hell Yeas!!!!!!! He tossed his ass!!!!

[zitothebrave]

Doug Eddings is afawking *****

[ChapelHillMatt]

Eddings probably did us a favor, lol

[sentenza]

Stras gave up a 2-run homer in the 4th! Nats 7-3

[Julio3000]

WTF was that?

[TURBO]

Who plays CF? NM, forgot about Reed

[Julio3000]

Bull****.

[ChapelHillMatt]

wow.....really?

That's a strike?

[sentenza]

Horrible to watch!

[yeezus]

LOL another non-strike

[jason27nc]

Guard the freaking plate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TURBO]

Meds would a huge hit. Something Johnson nor Upton could do.

[thethe]

How do these umps keep their jobs?

[stpeteirish]

these umps have been terrible

yeah but you can't let in effect you, and it has.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Good thing Kris swung

He would have called it a strike

[Julio3000]

Good thing Li'l Kris is a straight-up gangster.

[weso1]

That was a big hit.

[Lville21]

MLB needs to assign

Joe West
Doug Eddings
Angel Hernandez
Sam Holbrook

to an umpiring team and give them series that do not matter each week (ex: Cubs at Brewers or Astros at Twins)

[yeezus]

yeah but you can't let in effect you, and it has.

it's impacted the game in a huge way.

[weso1]

Terrible luck for Simmons.

[stpeteirish]

typical inning, BJ K's with RISP and Simmons makes an out on the first pitch.

People can get a K whenever that want vs the bottom half of our lineup.

[ChapelHillMatt]

typical inning, BJ K's with RISP and Simmons makes an out on the first pitch.

People can get a K whenever that want vs the bottom half of our lineup.

Especially when balls are called strikes

[BlackwaterPark]

We just arent a good team guys. We have on paper what should be a top 2 or3 team in baseball, but the team just isnt good right now. Undisciplined group of players, and not a team right now

[AerchAngel]

Baseball need to look at this crew calls this series. It seems like the fix is on.

[tvsportscaster]

BJ Upton signed the richest contract in the history of the Braves franchise and unfortunately he's also the worst free agent signing in the history of the franchise.

[TURBO]

Meds is quick off the mound. Pounced on that Ball.

[jason27nc]

Especially when balls are called strikes

Had either of those guys battled by fouling off those balls that were boarder line strikes they may have gotten a hit. Look at the at bat McCann had.

[TURBO]

BJ Upton signed the richest contract in the history of the Braves franchise and unfortunately he's also the worst free agent signing in the history of the franchise.

While it looks that way, Im gonna give it more then half a season before claiming something like that.

[TURBO]

How did that get out?

[TURBO]

Very nice play by Johnson.

[BlackwaterPark]

http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/files/2011/09/slideshow_1002265500_Braves_Phillies_Baseball.JP.J PG

[ChapelHillMatt]

Had either of those guys battled by fouling off those balls that were boarder line strikes they may have gotten a hit. Look at the at bat McCann had.

Well I don't want guys swinging at pitches out of the strike zone. You can develop bad habits by doing that.

And Joe is right, a lot of Brown's homers are a result of the ballpark he plays in

[BlackwaterPark]

BJ Upton signed the richest contract in the history of the Braves franchise and unfortunately he's also the worst free agent signing in the history of the franchise.

The last three have been...

Lowe
Uggla
Upton

[thethe]

Just not medl3ns day.

[AerchAngel]

BJ Upton signed the richest contract in the history of the Braves franchise and unfortunately he's also the worst free agent signing in the history of the franchise.

After a half season? That is harsh as he has time to turn it around. I can name three who have been worse and they play one or multiple season.

[ChapelHillMatt]

While it looks that way, Im gonna give it more then half a season before claiming something like that.

Here is what I don't understand. We traded Yunel because of his bad attitude and a lack of hustle yet we keep BJ.

[AerchAngel]

http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/files/2011/09/slideshow_1002265500_Braves_Phillies_Baseball.JP.J PG

:icon_biggrin:

[thethe]

While it looks that way, Im gonna give it more then half a season before claiming something like that.

I love TV but he is tge same guy who said Teheran was not going to be a major leagur pitcher.

[jason27nc]

Well I don't want guys swinging at pitches out of the strike zone. You can develop bad habits by doing that.

And Joe is right, a lot of Brown's homers are a result of the ballpark he plays in

Dude Bj's ball was a strike and Johsnons ball rubbed the corner. How are you going to get bad habits by fouling off those pitches? Good hitters stay alive by fouling off those pitches.

[TURBO]

http://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/2010/6/25/8e4deff4-1107-4d32-91f3-55eb1a10566f.jpg

[ChapelHillMatt]

Dude Bj's ball was a strike and Johsnons ball rubbed the corner. How are you going to get bad habits by fouling off those pitches? Good hitters stay alive by fouling off those pitches.

Neither were strikes, they both were punished for showing good plate discipline.

[sentenza]

Pitch 4 was a ball, too! Horrible call again!

[Julio3000]

Strikes 2 and 3 to Johnson were obvious balls. You don't want him swinging at those pitches.

And believe me, if Chris Johnson takes a pitch, it's probably not hittable.

[TURBO]

Will justin get another HR before the All start break?

[yeezus]

Will justin get another HR before the All start break?

no.
he does not look like a good hitter. at all.

[stpeteirish]

We just arent a good team guys. We have on paper what should be a top 2 or3 team in baseball, but the team just isnt good right now. Undisciplined group of players, and not a team right now

Agree, team in complacent. Some people need to be benched, but our bench is lacking. Maybe when Gattis and Schafer come back.

[jason27nc]

Neither were strikes, they both were punished for showing good plate discipline.

From the time you start kid pitch you are taught to guard the plate with two strikes. Especially when the umpire is calling that outside pitch. There was no reason to not guard the plate by either player when they got two strikes on them. You foul that off and stay alive. You watch enough of those and you will strike out watching a lot.

[TURBO]

Was hoping Mac would face Pettiboner

[thethe]

Evryone keeps saying that Justin will be fine. Im concerned.

[stpeteirish]

Here is what I don't understand. We traded Yunel because of his bad attitude and a lack of hustle yet we keep BJ.

We kept Yunel for what, 2 1/2 years? Gonna be a while for BJ, but he certainly doesn't deserve to play regularly; he's the worst hitter with RISP in baseball.

[BlackwaterPark]

Evryone keeps saying that Justin will be fine. Im concerned.


Hell, as of right now, it looks like the Upton brothers and their contracts will set the Braves back for the next 5 years and could possibly cost us having the money to keep other players long term

[TURBO]

Come on Mac need a hit here.

[sentenza]

and again an opponent starting pitcher that isn't going more then 6 innings!

[ChapelHillMatt]

From the time you start kid pitch you are taught to guard the plate with two strikes. Especially when the umpire is calling that outside pitch. There was no reason to not guard the plate by either player when they got two strikes on them. You foul that off and stay alive. You watch enough of those and you will strike out watching a lot.

Sorry, I disagree. If you know the strike zone well enough then you take your chances and swing at strikes. There is no guarantee you would foul it off, you could easily roll over the pitch and hit a weak ground ball. Swing at strikes, take balls. That's how Joey Votto hits and it seems to work for him.

[yeezus]

Evryone keeps saying that Justin will be fine. Im concerned.


i'm very concerned. he might be a high-.700 OPS guy at best

[TURBO]

Chipper Jones ‏@RealCJ10 1m

Eddings threw out BJ from the dugout? Not surprising, he threw me out from the dugout in Miami. When ur zone is awful, u get #rabbitears!

[yeezus]

From the time you start kid pitch you are taught to guard the plate with two strikes. Especially when the umpire is calling that outside pitch. There was no reason to not guard the plate by either player when they got two strikes on them. You foul that off and stay alive. You watch enough of those and you will strike out watching a lot.

he's been very inconsistent with his calls. you aren't supposed to swing at pitches that are pretty obviously balls.

[jason27nc]

Sorry, I disagree. If you know the strike zone well enough then you take your chances and swing at strikes. There is no guarantee you would foul it off, you could easily roll over the pitch and hit a weak ground ball. Swing at strikes, take balls. That's how Joey Votto hits and it seems to work for him.

Or stand there and watch strike three.

[weso1]

We need Chipper to join this board.

[ChapelHillMatt]

I wonder if Justin is hiding an injury

The power has completely disappeared.

[TURBO]

We need Chipper to join this board.

haha that would be Epic

[ChapelHillMatt]

We need Chipper to join this board.

Send him an invite

I'd love to see him and AA go at it.

[JusticeForAll23]

Get 6 straight against the Marlins (at home) and the Phillies, and we're going to go 2-4. Whoever said it, I agree, we're not a good team right now. Starting to feel like it's just a matter of when, not if, the Nationals catch and pass us in the division.

[stpeteirish]

he's been very inconsistent with his calls. you aren't supposed to swing at pitches that are pretty obviously balls.

Yet the Phillies are pounding the crap out of Medlen. So Eddings hasn't gotten into their heads.

[AerchAngel]

Neither were strikes, they both were punished for showing good plate discipline.

When you have Angel and Eddings behind the plate, our chances of winning is REALLLY low. The players should know that.

Go up there hacking and hit the other way.

[BlackwaterPark]

Joey seems to have a very high baseball IQ, something I dont feel half out players have


Sorry, I disagree. If you know the strike zone well enough then you take your chances and swing at strikes. There is no guarantee you would foul it off, you could easily roll over the pitch and hit a weak ground ball. Swing at strikes, take balls. That's how Joey Votto hits and it seems to work for him.

[AerchAngel]

Get 6 straight against the Marlins (at home) and the Phillies, and we're going to go 2-4. Whoever said it, I agree, we're not a good team right now. Starting to feel like it's just a matter of when, not if, the Nationals catch and pass us in the division.

With our manager, I wouldn't be surprised.

[BlackwaterPark]

100% sure this is the case. It is this selfishness that caused him to play all year last year and have the worst year of his career. I dont think its a coincidence that when he rested, he started pounding the ball. But he has played about two straight weeks and sucks again


I wonder if Justin is hiding an injury

The power has completely disappeared.

[AerchAngel]

Joey seems to have a very high baseball IQ, something I dont feel half out players have

half is being generous.

Freeman and and and and and........

I can't think of any other.

[TURBO]

That ball 4 by Kris looked to be in same spot that Chris Johnson struck out on

[Julio3000]

From the time you start kid pitch you are taught to guard the plate with two strikes. Especially when the umpire is calling that outside pitch. There was no reason to not guard the plate by either player when they got two strikes on them. You foul that off and stay alive. You watch enough of those and you will strike out watching a lot.

Easy, Walt Hriniak. Not everyone is Tony Gwynn.

BJ should've swung. It was a strike, or certainly looked like it. Strike 3 to Chris was not close, and Eddings had called a similar pitch a ball.

[TURBO]

half is being generous.

Freeman and and and and and........

I can't think of any other.

Mac

[Julio3000]

Are you serious? AA, I mean.

[yeezus]

That ball 4 by Kris looked to be in same spot that Chris Johnson struck out on

yup same pitch

[sentenza]

Now this game runs out of reach!
Time for a new pitcher!
Ayala???

[AerchAngel]

Mac

No.

He should be smart enough to hit against the shift. He has done it at times, but not enough to warrant a great hitting IQ.

[jason27nc]

Easy, Walt Hriniak. Not everyone is Tony Gwynn.

BJ should've swung. It was a strike, or certainly looked like it. Strike 3 to Chris was not close, and Eddings had called a similar pitch a ball.

How did it work out for him. The guy right before got called out on a similar pitch. May have been a good idea to guard the plate with two strikes.

[AerchAngel]

Are you serious? AA, I mean.

Yes I am. If I see a shift on, I would be wearing out that side they aren't guarding (Oberkfell was awesome at this). They put a shift on for a reason, you must think with a high IQ of the not allow teams to put a shift on. You don't see that with Freeman?

[Julio3000]

How did it work out for him. The guy right before got called out on a similar pitch. May have been a good idea to guard the plate with two strikes.

May not have been a good idea to hack your way into an out. You say "guard the plate" like it's a foregone conclusion that he could control the outcome.

[TURBO]

Big K by Wood. Rising to the Occasion.

[sentenza]

Nats score 4 more runs in the 5th!
11-3

[TURBO]

Well, that is deflating.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Big K by Wood. Rising to the Occasion.

Then throws a wild pitch

[sentenza]

That's enough! Ughhhh!
Good night everyone!

[jason27nc]

May not have been a good idea to hack your way into an out. You say "guard the plate" like it's a foregone conclusion that he could control the outcome.

A good hitter can guard the plate when he needs to by fouling it off. Plus he sure isn't controlling the outcome standing there like a statue. You are talking about a inch or two off the plate and as an umpire myself it is hard sometime to distinguish the difference in those two inches when a pitch is coming in at 90+ MPH. Plus the umpire doesn't have that fancy box that you see on TV. So you should leave it up to the umpire when the ball is that close. And both of those strike outs were too close to take.

[yeezus]

yep i'm done.

[yeezus]

A good hitter can guard the plate when he needs to by fouling it off. Plus he sure isn't controlling the outcome standing there like a statue. You are talking about a inch or two off the plate and as an umpire myself it is hard sometime to distinguish the difference in those two inches when a pitch is coming in at 90+ MPH. Plus the umpire doesn't have that fancy box that you see on TV. So you should leave it up to the umpire when the ball is that close. And both of those strike outs were too close to take.

the one to BJ was at his ankles and outside. you don't swing at that pitch. it's not "too close to take." it's an obvious ball.

[Julio3000]

Yes I am. If I see a shift on, I would be wearing out that side they aren't guarding (Oberkfell was awesome at this). They put a shift on for a reason, you must think with a high IQ of the not allow teams to put a shift on. You don't see that with Freeman?

Freeman's fine. I was just disagreeing that he's the only "IQ" guy around...subjective as that is.

[AerchAngel]

If we are 2nd place at the All-Star break would you make managing changes because something is obviously not working? Smoke and mirrors can only get you so far.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Heyward takes pitches that close all the time. Why doesn't he swing? It's because he knows the strike zone and sees the ball well. If the umpire misses the call then there is nothing you can do about it. More times than not you are going to have more success by waiting for a pitch you can drive than you are "guarding the plate" and swinging at a pitch outside the zone. Chances are you are going to end up hitting it weakly or swinging and missing. I doubt anyone swings with the intention of fouling it off.

[TURBO]

Johnson is so lucky

[AerchAngel]

Freeman's fine. I was just disagreeing that he's the only "IQ" guy around...subjective as that is.

Be as it may. I am talking about hitting awareness and Freeman is the only one who would "GUARD" the plate when down 2 strikes. Watch the batters head when they strike out. I rarely see their head down or their swing being cut down to make contact. The are flailing. This is what we mean IQ when you are at bat. Andruw had this issus as well until he learned he can go the other way with authority and Dale Murphy was awesome as soon as he quit pulling everything.

All these players can go the other way with authority and don't do it. I hate to say Harper has better discipline than most our team as we saw he several opposite field homers on outside pitches. Freeman is the only one I see can do that regularly.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Everyone ready for a 7 run inning?

[AerchAngel]

DeMuth is not a crew chief? Wow, the only decent umpire in that crew.

[AerchAngel]

3 run jack from Heyward would be nice. I don't trust Justin.

[TURBO]

Got a rally going

[sentenza]

Do it again, JAson!

[Julio3000]

A good hitter can guard the plate when he needs to by fouling it off

Well, no one ever accused BJ being a good hitter So, QED for you, I guess.

But, repeating yourself doesn't make you any more right. If it were as easy as you make it sound, we'd probably have a lot more .300 hitters. And fewer .400 OBPs.

[weso1]

The rare instance where bad base running actually wound up being good base running.

[Lville21]

Of course, that wild pitch and error probably comes back to haunt.

[ChapelHillMatt]

We need a homerun from someone

[stpeteirish]

this will make it three games in a row with HR's and lose.

[TURBO]

such a weak AB by Justin. Pitchers dont fear him.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Upton's thumb is bothering him, I'm convinced of it.

[Lville21]

I've seen many pathetic Justin at-bats this year, but that may be the worst.

[AerchAngel]

Julio3000

The Phillies announcer said what I just posted. Pulling head off to pull. Justin has went opposite field before and in this park it is easy to do but no IQ will get you this result.

[weso1]

J UP really opened himself up that AB. Didn't stay close at all.

[jason27nc]

this will make it three games in a row with HR's and lose.
What happen yesterday?

[sentenza]

This is more then bad! Terrible!
3 swinging strikes! Give him some glasses!

[stpeteirish]

Justin Upton can't hit worth a damn right now. Hurt? Don't think so, just sucks. Watching someone else play might help get his head adjusted.

[weso1]

Julio3000

The Phillies announcer said what I just posted. Pulling head off to pull. Justin has went opposite field before and in this park it is easy to do but no IQ will get you this result.

I don't think it's bad IQ as much as it's just poor mechanics.

[stpeteirish]

What happen yesterday?

oops.

[AerchAngel]

J UP really opened himself up that AB. Didn't stay close at all.

yep, you nailed it. He wanted to pull a homer on sliders and stuff on the outer half. Until he gets a brain and go the other way, might as well get use to it.

[yeezus]

yep, you nailed it. He wanted to pull a homer on sliders and stuff on the outer half. Until he gets a brain and go the other way, might as well get use to it.

i think we're all pretty used to it.

[TURBO]

That was outside

[sentenza]

Pitch 2 was a ball when Medlen pitched!

[ChapelHillMatt]

Wasted opportunity

[AerchAngel]

Eddings suck

[VirginiaBrave]

Getting fed up with both Uptons. They both just don't play "Braves way" imo. If the past is an indication both will have short stays in Atl.

[weso1]

And now a good example of why it's bad to try and protect the plate.

[AerchAngel]

Getting fed up with both Uptons. They both just don't play "Braves way" imo. If the past is an indication both will have short stays in Atl.

Maybe they can have a reality show called "Striking out with the Uptons".

All they have to do is show their at-bats for the season. It might get great reviews in the Tampa and San Diego area.

[jason27nc]

And now a good example of why it's bad to try and protect the plate.

Really? that ball was in the other batters box. Not even close to what I am talking about.

[AerchAngel]

And now a good example of why it's bad to try and protect the plate.

Yeah, he tried, but he couldn't trust Eddings. Nasty slider though, nothing he could do with it when he recognized the pitch. His head was down and everything. Just tip your cap to the pitch because of the ineptness of the ump behind the plate.

[ChapelHillMatt]

What is Freddie's numbers vs lefties? It seems as if he struggles vs them in big spots but I could be wrong.

[weso1]

Really? that ball was in the other batters box. Not even close to what I am talking about.

That pitch was called a strike earlier in the season against Ben Zobrist.

[AerchAngel]

What is Freddie's numbers vs lefties? It seems as if he struggles vs them in big spots but I could be wrong.

Not really. He made some nice 9-iron swings on sliders from lefties that resulted in runs for us.

[Gary82]

What is Freddie's numbers vs lefties? It seems as if he struggles vs them in big spots but I could be wrong.

Freddie Freeman is now 0 for 11 with 7 strikeouts vs. Antonio Bastardo.

[weso1]

Freddie Freeman is now 0 for 11 with 7 strikeouts vs. Antonio Bastardo.

That bastardo

[Gary82]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOmJwt9CUAAx-bJ.jpg


Best thing today....maybe ever. LOL

[yeezus]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOmJwt9CUAAx-bJ.jpg


Best thing today....maybe ever. LOL

lmao

[TURBO]

Mac crushed that. Hard hot single right there.

[weso1]

Did that say hugetits?