GDT: Dodgers 2 Braves game 1: Have the boys turned into men?

[Braves1976]

Case on point why Snit had to go with Newk. Braves just need better relievers or need some of these guys to step up.

Smith hitting Blevins is no surprise, him not walking him was.

 

[msstate7]

This Dodgers organization is a juggernaut. All that money and brilliant people to spend has created a monster. The contributions from unheralded guys is remarkable

Yeah, but still no 'ships... I'd take AL champ over them again this season.

 

[CyYoung31]

Swanson and Neck stay healthy and we are probably 2 or more games up on the Nats right now.

Without Ender and no one worthwhile to replace him, we’re going to have less and less of a lead.

 

[drewdat]

Sure, the Dodgers are good, but no one gets any credit from me for anything they do against our bullpen.

 

[CyYoung31]

This Dodgers organization is a juggernaut. All that money and brilliant people to spend it has created a monster. The contributions from unheralded guys is remarkable

They’re us 20 years ago. Except they still don’t have a World Series 8 years in and only 2 pennants to show for it.

 

[Braves1976]

our lead will only be three games in the loss column after tonight.

 

[TheBravos]

This Dodgers organization is a juggernaut. All that money and brilliant people to spend it has created a monster. The contributions from unheralded guys is remarkable

Yeah, but still if Newk didn’t walk the #9 hitter...it’s probably still a ballgame.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

Swanson and Neck stay healthy and we are probably 2 or more games up on the Nats right now.

Completely agree

 

[VirginiaBrave]

Its ok Chip, I have heard we are guaranteed playoffs...

 

[msstate7]

I'm not sure what the braves can do now to fix the lineup. This team is looking like the nats did early with all the injuries.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

They’re us 20 years ago. Except they still don’t have a World Series 8 years in and only 2 pennants to show for it.

This is their best shot yet. They are above everyone in the NL and you can really say that probably the only ones with a chance in the AL is the Astros and Yankees

 

[jpack1]

They’re us 20 years ago. Except they still don’t have a World Series 8 years in and only 2 pennants to show for it.

I agree that not winning in postseason hurts that legacy. But the Braves had an incredible run especially from 91 to early 2000s.

 

[CyYoung31]

This is their best shot yet. They are above everyone in the NL and you can really say that probably the only ones with a chance in the AL is the Astros and Yankees

I agree.

 

[jpack1]

I agree.

It’s those 3 and everybody else this year.

 

[salmagundy]

Final Nats 2-1 over Brewers Down to 4.5 games ahead

Mets down 2-1 to Royals in 6th scores stand, 9 games back
Phiiiies up 8-3 on Padres in 8th scores stand 7 GB

 

[drewdat]

I could see the Yankees going off tracks a bit when they get players healthy; I doubt everyone with a track record comes in firing on all cylinders. Astros have too much starting pitching for anyone else, IMO.

 

[CyYoung31]

The real sad thing is that the Braves know they’ve lost this game.

 

[jpack1]

Yankees starting pitching is a serious concern for them.

Astros and Dodgers starting pitching are tremendous

 

[msstate7]

The real sad thing is that the Braves know they’ve lost this series

Fify

 

[weso1]

After this series our schedule does lighten up a bit. Hopefully we can build our lead back up a bit during that time frame.