GDT 9/25/13: Brewers (Lohse) @ Braves (Maholm) 7:10 PM

[NYCBrave]

Braves:

1. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
2. Justin Upton (R) RF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Evan Gattis (R) LF
5. Brian McCann (L) C
6. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
7. Elliot Johnson (S) 2B
8. B.J. Upton (R) CF
9. Paul Maholm (L) P

Brewers:

1. Norichika Aoki (L) RF
2. Carlos Gomez (R) CF
3. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
4. Aramis Ramirez (R) 3B
5. Khris Davis (R) LF
6. Jeff Bianchi (R) SS
7. Sean Halton (R) 1B
8. Scooter Gennett (L) 2B
9. Kyle Lohse (R) P

[Dalyn]

Those of us horrified by recent events need Maholm to pitch a perfect game.

[jsebe10]

Here's my thing. And I'm not complaining yet. Why is Heyward sitting?? He just off the DL and every AB he could get would benefit him in getting his timing and looks back down. Why not give Gattis or Justin the day off.

[NYCBrave]

Here's my thing. And I'm not complaining yet. Why is Heyward sitting?? He just off the DL and every AB he could get would benefit him in getting his timing and looks back down. Why not give Gattis or Justin the day off.

We don't know whose choice or decision it was. He was out of game action for a month, so maybe he's not back to form yet. I'm sure he'd be in there every chance he could get to maximize his at bats and wipe off the rust.

[tululush]

Gonna be tough to lock up home field with the way the Cards are playing right now. Need to jump out to a big early lead tonight so we can coast. Also would be nice for Maholm to pitch lights out. 7ip, 0er.


We don't know whose choice or decision it was. He was out of game action for a month, so maybe he's not back to form yet. I'm sure he'd be in there every chance he could get to maximize his at bats and wipe off the rust.

[bravesnumberone]

Gotta get a win tonight.

[tvsportscaster]

Here's my thing. And I'm not complaining yet. Why is Heyward sitting?? He just off the DL and every AB he could get would benefit him in getting his timing and looks back down. Why not give Gattis or Justin the day off.

Heyward is still trying to get his legs back under him. Fredi said on the pre-game show they didn't want him playing five straight days. That's the reason why. You kind of have to let him ease back into things right now. 30 days is a long time, it's like spring training all over again. That said he probably will play the next four games and then you are off until next Thursday.

[jpx7]

Those of us horrified by recent events need Maholm to pitch a perfect game.

Two concurrent perfect-games and hitting for the super-saiyan ultra mega-cycle would be even more reassuring.

[NYCBrave]

What does Constanza have to do to get a start or even playing time? With the way Schafer and BJ are struggling, I would have liked to give him a chance for some ABs. Last year he did a decent job

[Dalyn]

Wow. What the **** was that?

[TURBO]

what happend

[BlackwaterPark]

What a pile of ****!

[ViperVisor]

McCann interference so Gomez had to be automatically awarded home.

[zitothebrave]

Lulz Doug Eddings.

[BlackwaterPark]

**** MLB umpires. Gonzalez should have threw a fit until he got thrown out

[CrimsonCowboy]

Freeman getting ejected is so stupid that words don't need to be said.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman 1m
The umps are going to have to explain this one. From what we could see, Freeman didn't do anything but yell back at Gomez

[bravesnumberone]

Off to a sparkling start already. Thanks, Doug.

[Dalyn]

what happend

Gomez hit a HR and IMMEDIATELY went into a standing position and stared down Maholm and yelled at him on the way to first. Freeman told him to eat a dick. When he FINALLY made it near the plate--jawing the whole damn time--McCann stepped in his way and politely told him he wasn't going to live to see tomorrow. Chaos ensued. Freeman, Gomez, and Pendleton ejected.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Joe Simpson said he acted like a five year old. Why insult five year olds, Joe? They didn't do a thing to you

[TURBO]

Gomez hit a HR and IMMEDIATELY went into a standing position and stared down Maholm and yelled at him on the way to first. Freeman told him to eat a dick. When he FINALLY made it near the plate--jawing the whole damn time--McCann stepped in his way and politely told him he wasn't going to live to see tomorrow. Chaos ensued. Freeman, Gomez, and Pendleton ejected.

Thanks. Just got home. What a clown

[Dalyn]

Gonzalez is still in the game, of course.


:fredi:

[Bdawg2309]

gotta use Loe today for retaliation

[Mad Dog Murph]

I wish he wasn't ejected and Freddi put Kimbrell in in the 3rd inning for a little "how do you do! Bitch!"

[CrimsonCowboy]

Wish now Gattis was catching tonight

[BlackwaterPark]

Hope Justin hits a bomb

[Dalyn]

Laird also ejected. Interesting. Guess the umps thought he was Fredi.

[BlackwaterPark]

Who got threw out for Brewers except Gomez? What a pile of ****

[Dalyn]

Pendleton NOT ejected.

[CrimsonCowboy]

So you get ejected for yelling now............That makes sense.:facepalm:

[zitothebrave]

Laird also ejected. Interesting. Guess the umps thought he was Fredi.

HEY I EJECTED YOU ALREADY!!

[Dalyn]

Who got threw out for Brewers except Gomez? What a pile of ****

No one.

[jpx7]

Gomez is a turd.

Edit: Just saw the replay: What a piece of **** Gomez is.

[The Chosen One]

McCann interference so Gomez had to be automatically awarded home.

Where the hell have you been.

[Dalyn]

His response to hitting the HR was so drastic I didn't know what had happened for a second. That was BY FAR the worst I've seen.

[The Chosen One]

How bad was it?

[BlackwaterPark]

So, do you think we drill anybody?

[BlackwaterPark]

How bad was it?

Want me to upload to youtube?

[The Chosen One]

Want me to upload to youtube?

Yes, I just got home.

[jpx7]

His response to hitting the HR was so drastic I didn't know what had happened for a second. That was BY FAR the worst I've seen.

Seriously — what the hell was his problem with Maholm? All he did was throw him a pitch he hit out.

[Dalyn]

How bad was it?

It was so bad Fredi was almost ejected.

[Dalyn]

Seriously — what the hell was his problem with Maholm? All he did was throw him a pitch he hit out.

I don't know, but Reed's response tells me there is probably some history from Chicago.

[tvsportscaster]

Yeah, apparently Maholm had hit Gomez a couple of times previously. But I still don't understand the Freddie ejection.

[bravesnumberone]

OK, well how bout we just win the damn game now.

[jpx7]

Meanwhile: Fredi should have been ejected before the game even began for slotting Simmons at leadoff.

[Dalyn]

Johnson is looking pretty ****ty. Need to turn that around with -

http://d4.yimg.com/sr/img/1/71c7c657-0850-3492-9e18-e50ffaf7cfd1

[mossy]

Joe Simpson: I guarantee you Lucroy was telling McCann, "Our guy is a nut job. Now that it's sorted out can we just play ball?"

WOW. lol. You tell em Joe. Is it just me, or has he gotten more opinionated this year?

[Dalyn]

Joe Simpson: I guarantee you Lucroy was telling McCann, "Our guy is a nut job. Now that it's sorted out can we just play ball?"

WOW. lol. You tell em Joe. Is it just me, or has he gotten more opinionated this year?

Much. I love it.

[CrimsonCowboy]

I'm going to be extremely ticked off if Doug Eddings is umpiring in any Braves postseason series

[Dalyn]

That was terrible.

[Dalyn]

Should be an error. What a half-ass grab for it! :mad0182:

[CrimsonCowboy]

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman 1m
As he neared third, Gomez pointed to his knee, likely reminding Maholm he had hit him there w/ a 88 mph FB on June 23

Gomez is a freaking baby:roll:

[TURBO]

gomez is trending on twitter

[Dalyn]

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman 1m
As he neared third, Gomez pointed to his knee, likely reminding Maholm he had hit him there w/ a 88 mph FB on June 23

Gomez is a freaking baby:roll:

Hope there is a point in the future where he is pointing at his face.

[BlackwaterPark]

I assume you've seen the replay or should I still upload?

[TURBO]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kENxwV6sF1c/UkN0jujRx7I/AAAAAAAAC3U/MkdCpFubDac/s1600/Carlos+Gomez+yelling.gif

[Runnin]

Who acted like a 5 yr old?

[Dalyn]

Nice job working around the error.

[jpx7]

To reiterate: McCann must be resigned.

[TURBO]

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=30934665&c_id=mlb

[Dalyn]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kENxwV6sF1c/UkN0jujRx7I/AAAAAAAAC3U/MkdCpFubDac/s1600/Carlos+Gomez+yelling.gif

That is too fast. Not accurate.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Who acted like a 5 yr old?

Gomez

[Runnin]

Can't believe McCann didn't get ejected too.

Gomez wins drama queen of the year.

[BlackwaterPark]

Really wish we had Lohse

[Dalyn]

Can't believe McCann didn't get ejected too.

Gomez wins drama queen of the year.


If you eject Freeman, you definitely have to eject McCann. In fact, I think only Gomez and McCann deserved to be ejected.

[bravesnumberone]

Let's just hope Freeman doesn't get suspended.

[Dalyn]

Let's just hope Freeman doesn't get suspended.

At least he would be rested for the playoffs.

[BlackwaterPark]

If Gattis was catching, Gomez would be in the hospital

[mossy]

Why was Freeman ejected instead of Reed Johnson? I simply don't get it.

[cajunrevenge]

Not watching the game live but I get text message updates. It just said Laird was pitching at the end of the third inning.....

[jpx7]

Really wish we had Lohse

If the Braves had made that trade: (a) he wouldn't be pitching in this crucial series, and (b) we wouldn't be worrying about Garcia making a postseason start.

Basically would have been a double-win.

[Dalyn]

If Gattis was catching, Gomez would be in the hospital

http://d1.yimg.com/sr/img/4/49d75b47-4928-3016-bd7f-daafc3a362ea

[Gary82]

http://www.baseballnation.com/hot-corner/2013/9/25/4771612/carlos-gomez-braves-brewers-brawl-CRAZY-FACES-click-for-next

http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3290673/Screen_Shot_2013-09-25_at_4.36.14_PM.png

[The Chosen One]

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=30934665&c_id=mlb

I love McCann.

The Harper thing, the Fernandez thing, plus this.

What a teammate, and what a student of the game.

[Dalyn]

Nice pitch! Maholm looks good.

[bravesnumberone]

2-0 now. :roll:

[zitothebrave]

I love McCann.

The Harper thing, the Fernandez thing, plus this.

What a teammate, and what a student of the game.

A big reason why we can't let him go if he's willing to stay here for cheap. Mac is the leader of this team. Yeah keeping him means losing somer good players like probably meds. But we need our leader.

[jpx7]

Damn: 3.1 IP, 26 pitches for Lohse. Ugh.

[Runnin]

I love McCann.

The Harper thing, the Fernandez thing, plus this.

What a teammate, and what a student of the game.
I wish his teammates would get fired up and win this game. The Cards won.

[jpx7]

Uggla trying to massacre all the lesser avians with that grand hoot of a swing.

[Bdawg2309]

lol this is pathetic

[Dalyn]

Uggla trying to massacre all the lesser avians with that grand hoot of a swing.

http://dontpkethebear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/owl-in-box-soon-meme.jpg

[Gary82]

The Atlanta Braves. Homer Police. :happy0157:

[Julio3000]

Uggla trying to massacre all the lesser avians with that grand hoot of a swing.

But there's only one Avilan...oh, never mind.

[jpx7]

But there's only one Avilan...oh, never mind.

Only Avilans Have Wings?

[Gary82]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/003/157/012/hi-res-143776455_crop_650x440.jpg?1368072127

Brian McCann is having NONE of your ****.

[Julio3000]

The Atlanta Braves. Homer Police. :happy0157:

Brian McCann wrote the unwritten rule.

[The Chosen One]

LOL Laird got ejected.

[bravesnumberone]

I mean, for ****'s sake, is it possible we could just score a few runs against the Milwaukee ****ing Brewers, Lohse or not?

[jpx7]

I mean, for ****'s sake, is it possible we could just score a few runs against the Milwaukee ****ing Brewers, Lohse or not?

Wouldn't it defeat the purpose if the Braves score runs and still lohse?

[Gary82]

Brian McCann wrote the unwritten rule.

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/003/157/012/hi-res-143776455_crop_650x440.jpg?1368072127

I AM THE LAWWWWWW!

[Dalyn]

Laird also ejected. Interesting. Guess the umps thought he was Fredi.


LOL Laird got ejected.



Where the hell have you been.



http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/KK_Koala/creepy_star_trek_kid.gif

[Gary82]

I cant wait to see the homer police enforce the law in the playoffs.

[The Chosen One]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/KK_Koala/creepy_star_trek_kid.gif

If there's one phrase that comes to mind right now, it's probably what McCann said to Gomez when he arrived at homeplate.

[stpeteirish]

really have to beat the a-holes now, not that there wasn't reason enough before. Braves showing some fire but still can't back it up with hits. One hit, a bunt single.

[BlackwaterPark]

how the fu ck did that not go out

[Dalyn]

If there's one phrase that comes to mind right now, it's probably what McCann said to Gomez when he arrived at homeplate.

:happy0157: Good one.

[Dalyn]

:Sad:

[Dalyn]

how the plunk did that not go out

He is tired from yelling at Gomez.

[bravesnumberone]

That's 23 innings against a 4th-place team with 3 runs scored. One hit tonight, a bunt single, and Lohse has thrown 41 pitches in 5 innings. 41 in 5 innings.

[tvsportscaster]

The Braves offense are really making Lohse work tonight, he's thrown a whopping 41 pitches in 5 innings, that my friends is pathetic. And the bad thing, the Braves are going to see even better pitching in the playoffs.

[ESP47]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/KK_Koala/creepy_star_trek_kid.gif

Is that Ron Howards brother?

[BlackwaterPark]

I am going to stop watching, it worked last night

[bravesnumberone]

The Braves offense are really making Lohse work tonight, he's thrown a whopping 41 pitches in 5 innings, that my friends is pathetic. And the bad thing, the Braves are going to see even better pitching in the playoffs.

And people on here get pissed when we don't get picked to win in the playoffs.

[NYCBrave]

It's hard to fathom how a team like the Braves can look this bad. We've had a few streaks like this before this season.

[Dalyn]

Is that Ron Howards brother?

Yes. Clint.

[bravesnumberone]

It's hard to fathom how a team like the Braves can look this bad. We've had a few streaks like this before this season.

During that streak, we were getting big hits with RISP constantly, great pitching and getting out to an early lead.

Lately, we haven't gotten as many hits in critical situations, and we've gotten decent pitching, but we've fallen behind early a lot.

[Bdawg2309]

well at least if the braves slip to the 3rd seed, maholm could pitch game 4 at home

[NYCBrave]

Everything he's throwing is a strike. Lohse is in the zone. Sucks that it had to be against us.

[Julio3000]

Yes. Clint.

AKA Johnny Bark.

[striker42]

The September collapse of our hitting has been ridiculous. I know this is a team that over relies on the HR and strikes out a lot and will be streaky, but this is absurd. Tonight our guys are going to the plate without a clue. They don't have anything resembling a plan.

I'd take a serious look at our hitting coaches. With the utter collapse of BJ Upton in his prime and a year from Uggla that made is disappointing prior years with the Braves look stunningly good, you gotta wonder if they're the right men for the job.

16 shutouts this year. That's a quarter of our losses come by shutout. And we're trying hard for number 17. That's totally unacceptable.

[Bdawg2309]

seriously though... all that stuff in the first inning and this is how the braves react??

[stpeteirish]

what would this be, 16 shutouts, including 4 vs this sorry team? I can't really get a handle on how you can have the best record in the league and get shut out so much.

[Dalyn]

The September collapse of our hitting has been ridiculous. I know this is a team that over relies on the HR and strikes out a lot and will be streaky, but this is absurd. Tonight our guys are going to the plate without a clue. They don't have anything resembling a plan.

I'd take a serious look at our hitting coaches. With the utter collapse of BJ Upton in his prime and a year from Uggla that made is disappointing prior years with the Braves look stunningly good, you gotta wonder if they're the right men for the job.

16 shutouts this year. That's a quarter of our losses come by shutout. And we're trying hard for number 17. That's totally unacceptable.


A person or two definitely needs to be fired.

[NYCBrave]

The September collapse of our hitting has been ridiculous. I know this is a team that over relies on the HR and strikes out a lot and will be streaky, but this is absurd. Tonight our guys are going to the plate without a clue. They don't have anything resembling a plan.

I'd take a serious look at our hitting coaches. With the utter collapse of BJ Upton in his prime and a year from Uggla that made is disappointing prior years with the Braves look stunningly good, you gotta wonder if they're the right men for the job.

16 shutouts this year. That's a quarter of our losses come by shutout. And we're trying hard for number 17. That's totally unacceptable.

1) why aren't the players held accountable?

2) Are you watching this game tonight? Lohse has no-hit stuff, literally. He's nailing his spot on every single pitch.

[Dalyn]

what would this be, 16 shutouts, including 4 vs this sorry team? I can't really get a handle on how you can have the best record in the league and get shut out so much.

You won't have to soon.

[striker42]

what would this be, 16 shutouts, including 4 vs this sorry team? I can't really get a handle on how you can have the best record in the league and get shut out so much.

This will be 17 shutouts in a few more innings.

[Dalyn]

1) why aren't the players held accountable?

2) Are you watching this game tonight? Lohse has no-hit stuff, literally. He's nailing his spot on every single pitch.


Not literally. Simmons has a hit.

[The Chosen One]

If we lose, I blame Fredi for not ejecting himself in spite of the umpire.

[bravesnumberone]

If we do lose out on homefield, look no further than our performance against two teams (Padres, Brewers) that we should have been able to handle and couldn't.

Game's not over, but I can't see us figuring out while Lohse is in there.

[stpeteirish]

The September collapse of our hitting has been ridiculous. I know this is a team that over relies on the HR and strikes out a lot and will be streaky, but this is absurd. Tonight our guys are going to the plate without a clue. They don't have anything resembling a plan.

I'd take a serious look at our hitting coaches. With the utter collapse of BJ Upton in his prime and a year from Uggla that made is disappointing prior years with the Braves look stunningly good, you gotta wonder if they're the right men for the job.

16 shutouts this year. That's a quarter of our losses come by shutout. And we're trying hard for number 17. That's totally unacceptable.

I don't think you can pin Uggla on our hitting coaches, he's beyond coaching.

[The Chosen One]

Maholm is only 31 and he's already throwing the same velocity Jaime Moyer was at age 45.

By the time he's Moyer's age he'll be throwing high 60's fastballs.

[jpx7]

16 shutouts this year. That's a quarter of our losses come by shutout. And we're trying hard for number 17. That's totally unacceptable.

http://i.imgflip.com/3uihc.jpg (http://imgflip.com/i/3uihc)

[stpeteirish]

If we do lose out on homefield, look no further than our performance against two teams (Padres, Brewers) that we should have been able to handle and couldn't.

Game's not over, but I can't see us figuring out while Lohse is in there.

well Milwaukee would be extremely stupid to take him out and he's not going to get to 90 pitches in 9 innings at this rate.

[Gary82]

http://i.imgflip.com/3uihc.jpg (http://imgflip.com/i/3uihc)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaSRYecKaqc

[striker42]

1) why aren't the players held accountable?

2) Are you watching this game tonight? Lohse has no-hit stuff, literally. He's nailing his spot on every single pitch.


When it's a single player or just a couple, you can hold them accountable. When there are systemic problems you gotta look at the hitting coaches. This team has had systemic problems at the plate all year.

I am watching tonight. Lohse is pitching well. But he's averaging 9 pitches an inning and 2.84 pitches a batter. 54 pitches through 6. A ton of that goes on guys going up to the plate without a clue what they're going to do. We're swinging early at pitcher's pitches and making easy outs. When you see a guy has his A stuff, you need to shorten up, try to have good, long ABs, and try to wear him down.

[bravesnumberone]

well Milwaukee would be extremely stupid to take him out and he's not going to get to 90 pitches in 9 innings at this rate.

Exactly, I feel like I've been watching vintage Maddux pitch against us multiple times this month. Sometimes, a guy is just locked in.

[jpx7]

And that sequence is translated, "Blue Knee."

Chip's got jokes tonight.

[Dalyn]

And that sequence is translated, "Blue Knee."

Chip's got jokes tonight.

Or as the Spokane call him: White Lip.

[striker42]

I don't think you can pin Uggla on our hitting coaches, he's beyond coaching.

With Uggla it's entirely possible his bat has slowed down to the point where he's no longer a major league player. But the guy is lost at the plate all the same. There's not even been an attempt to change his plate approach to fit his slowing bat. He's still trying to deposit everything in the left field stands. That might be all on Uggla but I haven't heard anything about trying to overhaul Uggla's approach.

[The Chosen One]

Anyone notice Chip has stopped using the phrase "that one was fisted"?

[Dalyn]

Another good home start from Maholm. If we don't win HFA, he needs to start game four.

[Gary82]

So, yeah, the Braves need to pick it up. Stop bitching about other team's home runs and start hitting them yourself.

[Dalyn]

Anyone notice Chip has stopped using the phrase "that one was fisted"?

I hear it upset Pamela.

[jpx7]

Anyone notice Chip has stopped using the phrase "that one was fisted"?

He's just waiting to phase-in "donkey-punched."

[drewdat]

Laird to Eddings:

"I don't speak Spanish, bitch!"

Not really. But can you imagine?

[Dalyn]

He's just waiting to phase-in "donkey-punched."

"BJ Tony Danza'd that one. Who's the boss, man...junior?"

[jpx7]

That time, the duck was warranted.

[Dalyn]

Hitting Uggla in retaliation is like cutting off your foot because someone stepped on it.

[striker42]

Dan Uggla's bat is sooooooooooo slow and all he tries to do is pull the ball out of the park. The result of that is going to be a lot of pop ups in the infield.

[Dalyn]

Gattis watched that one a bit long and didn't make it to second. :facepalm:

[striker42]

Gattis watched that one a bit long and didn't make it to second. :facepalm:

I don't think Gattis was ever going to make it to second on that.

[Dalyn]

McCann. HR. Make it happen. :tchop:

[jpx7]

By the way, Dalyn: I'm not personally a huge Bukowski fan (though I've only read a little), but that quote you're using as a signature is damn perspicacious.

[striker42]

No carry at all to ball tonight.

[stpeteirish]

Dan Uggla's bat is sooooooooooo slow and all he tries to do is pull the ball out of the park. The result of that is going to be a lot of pop ups in the infield.

yeah I can't blame the hitting coaches for Uggla. If he tried to change his approach he's still suck.Simmons, OTOH, would be a much better hittier if they could get him to stop trying to pull everything.

And BJ, I have no idea. Maybe he should just bunt. Everytime.

[Dalyn]

By the way, Dalyn: I'm not personally a huge Bukowski fan (though I've only read a little), but that quote is damn perspicacious.

That's Bukowski for you. Raw and vulgar insight.

[ProbationDeac]

Offense looks horrible tonight. Hasn't been talk about a lot but Macs trend of September slumps has continued. Batting just .173 for the month.

[jpx7]

Less than auspicious beginning for Varvaro.

[striker42]

Varvaro reminds me a lot of Manny Acosta. Very good stuff, very bad in key situations.

[bravesnumberone]

Yeah except we're not going to score, so it's not all that key of a situation.

[striker42]

Yeah except we're not going to score, so it's not all that key of a situation.

Someone tell Varvaro that, maybe he'll get someone out.

[striker42]

Someone tell Varvaro that, maybe he'll get someone out.

Guess thats what Roger told him.

[striker42]

Can no Brave take a pitch?

[jpx7]

Lord BAbip has looked downright plebeian the last few weeks.

[NYCBrave]

Can no Brave take a pitch?

He's not throwing any balls. It's not like they're swinging at junk here. Lohse is just dominant tonight. I actually haven't seen a pitcher have this type of command in a game all season.

[striker42]

80 pitches through 8 innings. You can only credit the pitcher so much for that. You might not be able to score runs but you can have good ABs and when you're seeing 10 pitches an inning, you're not having good ABs. Tip your cap to Lohse for beating you, go hit the cages and watch the film after the game to make up for playing so poorly.

[Dalyn]

Any kids watching this game should report the team to a parent, teacher, or guardian immediately. It is NOT your fault. Don't let them get away with it.

[stpeteirish]

Can no Brave take a pitch?

dude, they're all stikes.

[bravesnumberone]

Lohse is pitching lights out, but this has been a recurring problem for us. Better get it fixed in a damn hurry, or we'll be done by next Sunday.

[Dalyn]

dude, they're all stikes.


http://blogs.princeton.edu/paw/images/stike.jpg

[jpx7]

That's not right ... very small print ...

Racist, Chip.

[stpeteirish]

we have to decide who's our 2b. We appear to have two options, Uggla and Eliot Johnson. This isn't Fredi's fault, its on Wren. We got nuthin'.

Oh, how could I forget, we also have Paul Janish. Seriously, three 2b's all hitting below .200. Pathetic.

[NYCBrave]

So is it safe to assume that Walden isn't coming back this year? He hasn't got into a game in over a week, and it doesn't look like he's getting any chances to get right. The bullpen is going into the toilet right along with the hitting this September.

[bravesnumberone]

Actually, it's Heyward's fault. He killed Pastornicky.

[Julio3000]

Lord BAbip has looked downright plebeian the last few weeks.

Somebody seized the means of blooproduction.

[Gary82]

Here's a question. Are the Braves the team to root against?

Let's look at this.

The team started the year on the wrong foot by putting the brave caricature on the spring training hats.
The Tomahawk Chop.
The fact we continued to hit Harper.
Home Run Police.

I don't think the Braves are the bad guy, just misunderstood. A little douchey.

[jsebe10]

After that brawl we sure really showed those Brewers.

[striker42]

dude, they're all stikes.

Then take a strike or two. Better than swinging at a pitchers pitch and making a quick out. Make Lohse work. Right now we're doing EXACTLY what he wants.

And they're not all strikes. He's climbed inside our hitters heads and made a nest. We're swinging at balls and taking strikes. He knows what our hitters are going to do before they do. Right now he's got us swinging early at a ton of changeups and sliders below the zone early in the count and giving him easy outs.

[NYCBrave]

we have to decide who's our 2b. We appear to have two options, Uggla and Eliot Johnson. This isn't Fredi's fault, its on Wren. We got nuthin'.

What solutions were there? We had Pastornicky and then he got injured for the year. Forgive Wren for not predicting that, along with the rest of our injuries.

[striker42]

Aoki alone has had more bloop hits than the entire Braves team this series.

[Dalyn]

:roll:

Downs must have something to do in October. Some sort of benefit, probably.

[striker42]

:roll:

Downs must have something to do in October. Some sort of benefit, probably.

I can't really blame Downs much. They haven't hit him hard at all. A bleeder through a hole and a bloop that fell in. It happens. Just not for us right now.

[jpx7]

Here's a question. Are the Braves the team to root against?

No.

[jsebe10]

With Uggla it's entirely possible his bat has slowed down to the point where he's no longer a major league player. But the guy is lost at the plate all the same. There's not even been an attempt to change his plate approach to fit his slowing bat. He's still trying to deposit everything in the left field stands. That might be all on Uggla but I haven't heard anything about trying to overhaul Uggla's approach.

Screw overhauling his approach....they need to overhaul his contract the hell out of Atl

[jpx7]

Somebody seized the means of blooproduction.

He's certainly been amongst the sans-blupottes in September.

[ProbationDeac]

Doubtful we'll hang on to the best record in the NL but if the offense continues like this home field won't matter .

[Julio3000]

:roll:

Downs must have something to do in October. Some sort of benefit, probably.

His main offseason occupation is running his gentlemans' club, The Downs Skindrome.

[jpx7]

Welp: here's the Loe-point of my week.

[Gary82]

No.

Well, the Red Sox are in the playoffs, so that'll take some heat off of us.

[bravesnumberone]

Let's just move on and hope we take three of four from the Phillies.

[Braves1976]

So if the Cardinals win homefield that sets us up to face the Dodgers in first round, right?

[stpeteirish]

What solutions were there? We had Pastornicky and then he got injured for the year. Forgive Wren for not predicting that, along with the rest of our injuries.

I think Wren should have done a lot more than expect Pastornicky was our answer. Or Uggla. And the only guy he gets after Pastor gets hurt is Johnson? Pathetic.

[ProbationDeac]

Bingo!

[jpx7]

His main offseason occupation is running his gentlemans' club, The Downs Skindrome.

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[Julio3000]

Aoki alone has had more bloop hits than the entire Braves team this series.

Shogun BABIP.

[jsebe10]

It's almost sad to say but you can sort of predict what the outcome of the playoffs will be. You know damn well Uggla or BJ will come up in key spots and not deliver. If I am the opponent, I'm literally walking hitters to get to one of those two.

[Dalyn]

Here's a question. Are the Braves the team to root against?



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[stpeteirish]

So if the Cardinals win homefield that sets us up to face the Dodgers in first round, right?

yes, and we're not that far ahead of them for home field either.

[tvsportscaster]

It's almost sad to say but you can sort of predict what the outcome of the playoffs will be. You know damn well Uggla or BJ will come up in key spots and not deliver. If I am the opponent, I'm literally walking hitters to get to one of those two.

They won't get that chance because both of their asses will be on the bench come playoff time.

[Dalyn]

His main offseason occupation is running his gentlemans' club, The Downs Skindrome.

I knew I could count on you to pounce on that low-hanging fruit.

[Gary82]

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[jpx7]

http://www.yam-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rip-sean-bean-2011.jpg

Too soon, dude.

[Dalyn]

SPOILER! Hide that ****.

[ProbationDeac]

We have more offensive problems right now then BJ or Uggla. We need McCann and other guys to get it going. Can't just rely on Freddie.

[NYCBrave]

Let's just move on and hope we take three of four from the Phillies.

Well we're facing Cloyd (over 8 ERA in past 5 starts), Lee, TBA (Halladay got injured, so replacement) and Zach Miner (not even a real starter). If we don't take AT LEAST 3 out of 4, we don't deserve to go to the playoffs.

[Gary82]

i'm not rooting against the braves, nor am i advocating it. :emot-siren.gif.17:

[Dalyn]

Too soon, dude.

Such dark secrets have I kept since the winter of '96.

[CyYoung31]

Well, we suck.

[Gary82]

SPOILER! Hide that ****.

still too soon? fair enough

[striker42]

Braves shutout for the 17th time this year and the 5th time this month. 26% of the Braves losses this year have been shutouts. We're 10-13 for the month. 38% of our losses this month have been shutouts. 3 of our last 4 losses have been by shutout. We scored one run in the other. Over our last 8 games we're averaging just 2.875 runs a game.

We saw 89 pitches tonight. The Braves sent 29 men to the plate and saw 3.07 pitches per AB.

[stpeteirish]

embarassing loss. we get all p o'd in the first inning and proceed to get two hit. The excuse makers said Monday was a normal let down due to clinching Sunday. What's today?

[Gary82]

Such dark secrets have I kept since the winter of '96.

that is admirable.

[jsebe10]

embarassing loss. we get all p o'd in the first inning and proceed to get two hit. The excuse makers said Monday was a normal let down due to clinching Sunday. What's today?

There is no reason. Got a hole at 2B...a bench that can't hit a lick right now. Catchers aren't hitting...and everyone else outside of Freeman has been incredibly shakey. Guys are just worn out including the entire pitching staff. Honestly don't really know what you can hope or expect this team to do vs the Dodgers if we have to play them. Kershaw and Greinke will beat the prison d*ck out of us.

[JusticeForAll23]

Awesome...HFA on the line and we lose 2 of 3 at home to the ******* Brewers.

[Gary82]

I'm hoping the team is saving up for one more insane winning streak in October. This team is so streaky. Who knows?

[striker42]

I'm tired of September collapses that leave us limping into the post season, if we go at all, and get us bounced at the first opportunity. I don't know what it is but something's wrong with this organization. I don't know if it's poor conditioning or just poor roster construction but this is becoming a pattern.

[Gary82]

Last year the team played incredibly well in September. That didn't pay dividends in October. (of course who knows what would have happened if a certain ruling was not enforced.)

[Dalyn]

that is admirable.

Also selfish. I've enjoyed recommending the series and watching friends suffer.

[bravesnumberone]

And again, people get pissed when we don't get picked to win in the postseason.

[Gary82]

Also selfish. I've enjoyed recommending the series and watching friends suffer.

no, you are not selfish. you're a sociopath!

seriously, though, that kind of suffering is enjoyable. Ok, maybe I'm a sociopath.

[striker42]

Last year the team played incredibly well in September. That didn't pay dividends in October. (of course who knows what would have happened if a certain ruling was not enforced.)

Looking back they did have a good September. Still, this team has limped into the postseason plenty of times.

[jpx7]

Also selfish. I've enjoyed recommending the series and watching friends suffer.

The suffering is of a very different sort, but: are you acquainted with Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast?

[BlackwaterPark]

Without Freddi we are worthless

[striker42]

I want to say it can't possibly get any worse than tonight and that the team has bottomed out but I fear we'll end up with a 27 pitch perfect game tossed against us tomorrow.

[Dalyn]

The suffering is of a very different sort, but: are you acquainted with Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast?

I am. But I have not read the fourth, which Mervyn's wife wrote. There was also a short story or novella I read that was a prequel, if I remember correctly.

[Gary82]

Looking back they did have a good September. Still, this team has limped into the postseason plenty of times.

Foreshadow, I'm afraid.

[bravesnumberone]

I can't even begin to imagine what Kershaw and Greinke are going to do to us next week.

[Dalyn]

I can't even begin to imagine what Kershaw and Greinke are going to do to us next week.

Have you watched Schindler's Fist?

[bravesnumberone]

Have you watched Schindler's Fist?

:Gasp::Sad:

[jsebe10]

Have you watched Schindler's Fist?

Haha. Schindlers Fist...

[Dalyn]

Haha. Schindlers Fist...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at2ZBsIA8CY

[Heyward]

Hard to win if you can't score.

[The Chosen One]

Why did you post a picture of Boromir about to get beheaded? I don't recall that's the way he died in the movie.

[Grayson Dawg]

Start with the manager. The three September's under him have been a disaster.
I'm tired of September collapses that leave us limping into the post season, if we go at all, and get us bounced at the first opportunity. I don't know what it is but something's wrong with this organization. I don't know if it's poor conditioning or just poor roster construction but this is becoming a pattern.

[jpx7]

Why did you post a picture of Boromir about to get beheaded? I don't recall that's the way he died in the movie.

I think that's actually 006 — but I thought he exploded.

[The Chosen One]

I think that's actually 006 — but I thought he exploded.

Why is that masked person using the Anduril sword? Did Aragorn carry out this public execution? He wasn't King yet to my knowledge.

[Bdawg2309]

Start with the manager. The three September's under him have been a disaster.

pretty sure they had a strong september last year..19-8

and had a crappy one in 2010 with bobby cox 13-14

blame the hitters... or blame the GM for not picking up the right pieces at the deadline.

[The Chosen One]

pretty sure they had a strong september last year..19-8

and had a crappy one in 2010 with bobby cox 13-14

blame the hitters... or blame the GM for not picking up the right pieces at the deadline.

More convenient to blame Fredi.

[Dalyn]

pretty sure they had a strong september last year..19-8

and had a crappy one in 2010 with bobby cox 13-14

blame the hitters... or blame the GM for not picking up the right pieces at the deadline.

I love how you skipped 2011.

[Dalyn]

Fredi has a losing record in September for the Braves, despite 2012. Cox had a grand total of three <.500 Septembers.

[NinersSBChamps]

17 shutouts.

[CyYoung31]

Correct me if I'm wrong, didn't the Cardinals just lose a series to the Brewers at home?

[The Chosen One]

Correct me if I'm wrong, didn't the Cardinals just lose a series to the Brewers at home?

Yeah because of Fredi.

[Gary82]

17 shutouts.

If you're going to lose, lose well.

[yeezus]

How have the Red Sox hit so well all year? Everyone on that team is having a career year. Why don't we ever seem to get that luck?
Not everyone. But the whole lineup is having an incredibly solid-to-great year. All of them.

[The Chosen One]

How have the Red Sox hit so well all year? Everyone on that team is having a career year. Why don't we ever seem to get that luck?
Not everyone. But the whole lineup is having an incredibly solid-to-great year. All of them.

2003 I'm fairly certain nearly everyone had a career year.

[yeezus]

2003 I'm fairly certain nearly everyone had a career year.

I really find it hard to believe they all weren't roiding.

[Bdawg2309]

Fredi has a losing record in September for the Braves, despite 2012. Cox had a grand total of three <.500 Septembers.

and only 1 playoff appearance after 2005

[yeezus]

How did that 1998 Braves team not win it all?

[The Chosen One]

How did that 1998 Braves team not win it all?

:fredi:

[yeezus]

:fredi:

Fredi is part of the illuminati, and made the Braves lose the WS. Full circle.

[CyYoung31]

I'm amazed. Or maybe I'm not. It seems everyone is siding with Gomez on this one and chastising the Braves.

[goldfly]

My view during the 2nd bench clearing I have seen in person this year

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[The Chosen One]

Kind of funny. Mac is trending on Facebook and all of the dodgers fans are calling us and McCann obnoxious for telling Gomez to cool it. Saying stuff like McCann is just mad because Gomez is better than them.i guess Dodgers fans are so spoiled from Puig's showmanship they think everyone else should do the same.

[tululush]

Shocking that those drama queens would stick up for Gomez. I'm also surprised they're around to see his antics since they don't show up until the 3rd inning and then leave in the 6th.


Kind of funny. Mac is trending on Facebook and all of the dodgers fans are calling us and McCann obnoxious for telling Gomez to cool it. Saying stuff like McCann is just mad because Gomez is better than them.i guess Dodgers fans are so spoiled from Puig's showmanship they think everyone else should do the same.

[tululush]

Also if you listen to the Brewers announcers they say that Freddie and Mac instigated the whole thing. They then say that Reed Johnson came in and threw a right hook. Beer goggles.

[goldfly]

Never loved Big Mac more than tonight

I don't care what "dodger fans"
Have to say

Makes me want to sign Mac more than ever


Reed most likely should have been ejected.

[tululush]

Loved Freddie's post game comments. He sarcastically said he spent the time icing his hands from throwing all of those punches, lol.

[Bdawg2309]

have any of the braves players apologized in any of the incidents?

the whole thing was stupid.. just let him do his trot and nail him in his next AB