GDT 9/23/13: Brewers (Estrada) @ Braves (Minor) 7:10 PM
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Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
Werth homers off Wainwright, a two run shot gives the Nats an early 2-0 lead.
stpeteirish
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Yeah like WTF. I don't think any of the pitches they swung at were strikes, after he walked the first two guys in the inning.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
I'd probably give all three a day off tomorrow, at least CJ and Simmons.
ProbationDeac
High School Draftee
Nats have early lead.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
Ouch, I thought that was an easy out off the bat but it took off.
bravesnumberone
Well-known member
Good grief, ANOTHER home run given up.
Minor has not been good lately.
I'd be tempted to use Minor as the lefty in the pen during the NLDS instead of Wood and have Wood start.
I'd be tempted to use Minor as the lefty in the pen during the NLDS instead of Wood and have Wood start.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
Right I meant to type Nats there but I was rushing, lol.
striker42
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You can tell their hitters to a man are coming to the plate wanting to hit the ball the other way. They have a great scouting report on Minor and are up there with a purpose in mind. And the Brewers are a team playing for nothing.
Our hitters are just up there marking time. And we're fighting for homefield advantage and to get ready for the playoffs.
Our hitters are just up there marking time. And we're fighting for homefield advantage and to get ready for the playoffs.
ProbationDeac
High School Draftee
Feels like that's get said about everyone but Freeman and Simmons lately doesn't it?
Minor hasn't been as sharp but not terrible. His ERA has been a little high this month at 4.26. We look a little hung over as a team today which is probably to be expected with the celebration yesterday. Need to start clicking as a team going into next week.
stpeteirish
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Tempted maybe, but you can't do it, not with him winning 13 games and anchoring the rotation all year.
striker42
Well-known member
Yeah, when Heyward went down this team kind of shut down. Now they're having trouble getting it started again. It's worrisome.
ProbationDeac
High School Draftee
Agreed, you don't put him in the bullpen. He's a valuable starter even with a "so-so" September.
stpeteirish
Called Up to the Major Leagues
We talk the talk, say these games matter,but play like its a spring training game.
Well Joe and Chip just said Maholm or Freddy would be the 4th starter in the NLDS...
It should be Wood.
Good news is, Medlen is scheduled to pitch this weekend so he could pitch Game 1 on regular rest. Medlen has earned it as he's clearly been the hottest pitcher the last few weeks.
It should be Wood.
Good news is, Medlen is scheduled to pitch this weekend so he could pitch Game 1 on regular rest. Medlen has earned it as he's clearly been the hottest pitcher the last few weeks.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
Everyone has a so-so month, if Minor goes one more inning and no more runs. That's another quality start against a team that hits lefties well. This seems to me more overreaction by some huge Medlen fans that have never given Minor enough credit.
ProbationDeac
High School Draftee
We are what we are. We strike out a lot, steaky hitting, rely on the homerun ball, and have some injuries in the pitching department. That said we've managed to win the division and we are in position to finish with the best record in the NL. All you can do is hope that things start clicking this week and we play well next week.
ProbationDeac
High School Draftee
Agreed, that was my point above is that he hasn't been as sharp this month but hardly terrible.