5/12/15 Braves @ Reds

[Garmel]

Braves

1. Nick Markakis (L) RF

2. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS

3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B

4. Kelly Johnson (L) LF

5. Alberto Callaspo (S) 3B

6. A.J. Pierzynski (L) C

7. Jace Peterson (L) 2B

8. Eric Young Jr. (S) CF

9. Mike Foltynewicz (R) P

Reds

1. Billy Hamilton (S) CF

2. Marlon Byrd (R) LF

3. Joey Votto (L) 1B

4. Todd Frazier (R) 3B

5. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B

6. Jay Bruce (L) RF

7. Kristopher Negron (R) SS

8. Brayan Pena (S) C

9. Anthony DeSclafani (R) P

 

[chop2chip]

Is there any doubt that Hamilton is stealing two bases each time he gets on base?

I can't think of a battery worse for holding runners than this current one.

 

[Julio3000]

Over/under on Reds SBs tonight?

 

[nsacpi]

Expecting a huge game from Callaspo.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Boo, 6 SB from the Reds? hahah

 

[chop2chip]

Over/under on Reds SBs tonight?

The question is whether or not it will best Tommy Hanson's infamous 7 (??) steal Marlins game.

 

[weso1]

The Reds haven't even hit yet and they already have 3 SB's.

 

[dak]

The question is whether or not it will best Tommy Hanson's infamous 7 (??) steal Marlins game.

Ha, had forgotten about that. I believe he had 7 walks in that game too.

 

[weso1]

That should be an error.

 

[dak]

If Hamilton is smart, he will immediately steal 2nd and 3rd.

 

[weso1]

Is there any doubt that Hamilton is stealing two bases each time he gets on base?

I can't think of a battery worse for holding runners than this current one.

welp

 

[UNCBlue012]

Come on man. That's dumb pitching Folty!

 

[Russ2dollas]

only have it on game day but it looked like he was getting squeezed.....lots of close balls or balls in the zone. Only strikes were down the middle.....HR down the middle.

 

[Braves1976]

Come on man. That's dumb pitching Folty!

Folty isn't a pitcher, at least not yet, he's more a thrower with a big fastball and no consistent command, etc. He simply isn't Major league ready.

 

[Braves1976]

only have it on game day but it looked like he was getting squeezed.....lots of close balls or balls in the zone. Only strikes were down the middle.....HR down the middle.

Nah, he actually got a high strike two call on Byrd.

 

[Braves1976]

Good start for Peterson tonight.

 

[Russ2dollas]

Nah, he actually got a high strike two call on Byrd.

on game day they were a good half square in the zone.

PS I hate the "high" strike being the belly button....

 

[Braves1976]

on game day they were a good half square in the zone.

PS I hate the "high" strike being the belly button....

Well, I don't think he really got squeezed but I am sure AJ's poor pitch framing didn't help his pitches look good.

 

[dak]

@mlbbowman
A source has confirmed Mike Minor will undergo shoulder surgery this week. @BillShanks was the first to report this development. #Braves

 

[Braves1976]

@mlbbowman
A source has confirmed Mike Minor will undergo shoulder surgery this week. @BillShanks was the first to report this development. #Braves

That's not good.