The NOT August 12 2017 Gamethread

[jpx7]

Acuña starting to really bring it.

 

[striker42]

Albies just isnt scary at the moment, and Acuna is becoming the beast promised

Yeah. I almost get the feeling Albies has Furcal syndrome. He's trying to hit HRs instead of slapping the ball around.

 

[BeanieAntics]

Newk has all of a sudden lost a ton of zip on his fastball. What the hell is up? Is he okay?

 

[msstate7]

Acuna ops is .857

You got this bet, Matt

 

[UNCBlue012]

Acuna is finally comfortable. Damn.

 

[CyYoung31]

Uggla’s forearms are still as big as Jesus Aguilar.

 

[GeorgiaGirl]

Yeah. I almost get the feeling Albies has Furcal syndrome. He's trying to hit HRs instead of slapping the ball around.

He just has a natural uppercut swing. He hasn't really changed much, he's stuck around 40% FB for the most part the whole year, it just seems bad since if it's not in his wheelhouse it's medium struck flyouts or even pops.

The better question is should he be that, or should he actually be the guy we saw in his 2016 Mississippi/Gwinnett campaign, who was more of a 35% FB guy and much more patient. That guy has been gone for almost two seasons now.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Newk looks awful. I hope he’s OK.

 

[jpx7]

Another lapse of effort by Newcomb. For shame.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Newk has all of a sudden lost a ton of zip on his fastball. What the hell is up? Is he okay?

Less concerned that he is hurt and more inclined to think the brainless coaches are screwing around with him. Newk at 92-93 is not the same Newk.

 

[CyYoung31]

Newk has all of a sudden lost a ton of zip on his fastball. What the hell is up? Is he okay?

Blisters.

 

[nsacpi]

So tough choice for Snit today. Be patient with Newk to save the pen for tomorrow's DH? Or keep Newk on a short leash and go for the win?

 

[Garmel]

Newk has all of a sudden lost a ton of zip on his fastball. What the hell is up? Is he okay?

Four days rest instead of five is most likely the culprit.

 

[msstate7]

Another good outfield play. Crap

 

[Freshmaker]

Acuña starting to really bring it.

I'm glad that HR gave us the lead, but the best part about it is that it means I officially win my bet with Vegas. Wife and I will be taking a nice little weekend trip courtesy of the fine people of Bovada. Thanks RA Jr!

 

[msstate7]

Get Luke Jackson up

 

[nsacpi]

I would burn some of the pen up today. Bring up some fresh arms for DH if necessary.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Are we really going to lose another game we likely should have won? Awful baseball this series.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Also, when Newk is bad, he's REALLY bad.

 

[jpx7]

So tough choice for Snit today. Be patient with Newk to save the pen for tomorrow's DH? Or keep Newk on a short leash and go for the win?

What win?