5/15 GDT SUNDAY Rubber Game In K.C.

[rico43]

LINEUPS

ATLANTA

1. Nick Markakis (L) DH
2. Gordon Beckham (R) 3B
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Tyler Flowers (R) C
5. Jeff Francoeur (R) RF
6. Ender Inciarte (L) LF
7. Chase d'Arnaud (R) 2B
8. Mallex Smith (L) CF
9. Daniel Castro (R) SS

RHP Matt Wisler

KANSAS CITY


KANSAS CITY
1. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
2. Alex Gordon (L) LF
3. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
4. Kendrys Morales (S) DH
5. Salvador Perez (R) C
6. Cheslor Cuthbert (R) 3B
7. Paulo Orlando (R) RF
8. Omar Infante (R) 2B
9. Jarrod Dyson (L) CF

Danny Duffy LHP

[jpx7]

Mixed bag for Wisler in the first. Gave in to Hosmer and paid for it, but did a solid job rallying to retire the next two hitters.

Meanwhile: classic Franceour execution there. First pitch, swing like hell, tomahawk under it for a shallow pop-out to left.

[mossy]

Helluva play by Duffy. That had infield single written all over it.

[mossy]

Nice play by Ender. Didn't know he was that speedy.

[jpx7]

"We gotta figure out this DH thing—don't we?..."

But do we, Chip? Do we really?

[jpx7]

Hopefully Markakis is busting out of his slump. The Braves can't have him sporting such a spartan slash-line once the trade-deadline nears.

[thewupk]

Hopefully Markakis is busting out of his slump. The Braves can't have him sporting such a spartan slash-line once the trade-deadline nears.

Would be nice to have a non replacement level right fielder/DH

[mossy]

Man, if this team could hit.

[mossy]

Did they say why Duffy is out of the game?

[Garmel]

Did they say why Duffy is out of the game?

Duffy was just a spot starter today. He's a reliever and not a starter anymore.

[UNCBlue012]

If only this team actually tried to hit.

[striker42]

Man, if this team could hit.

Far too many guys like Castro, Aybar, and Frenchy in the lineup far too often. Albies and Swanson are going to be huge when they get here

[thewupk]

Far too many guys like Castro, Aybar, and Frenchy in the lineup far too often. Albies and Swanson are going to be huge when they get here

I hope not. I want them to be able to play some kind of defense.

[nsacpi]

Garcia is killing it in AAA. Wonder if he can come up and get some of the PT that Francoeur has been getting.

[nsacpi]

Wisler continues to shine.

[thewupk]

Wisler continues to shine.

Really good outing so far. 5 K's and 0 walks in 5 innings.

[UNCBlue012]

Dude. Just get a damn hit.

[Garmel]

BS called strike on Inciarte.

[jpx7]

Wisler continues to shine.

Close call there to Morales, but he's been impressive outside a few missteps in the first.

[striker42]

I like seeing Wisler getting Ks without walks. He's grown a ton since last year but has been needing some swings and misses.