May 8th: Braves (Reyes) vs. Padres (Ledezma)

[Rip4144]

Norton is money!!

[brnt247]

I like him.

[McCarroll21]

Norton/Frenchy platoon?
Fighting words. :fight:

[Rip4144]

One Run Game again

[dogmanx23]

NORTON!!!!!!!!!!! MAN 3 RBIS in 2 atbats!!!

[Chuck61686]

Man, what a pickup this Greg Norton guy is!!

[McCarroll21]

Kelly, you like this pinch hitting stuff, remember?

[zstipe]

WOW, he must keep up with the board, he is trying to earn a second straight gold star! LOL

[zstipe]

Fighting words. :fight:

damn right they are.

[josephw000]

Greg is coming through for us baby!!!!

[McCarroll21]

WOW, he must keep up with the board, he is trying to earn a second straight gold star! LOL
LOL! They probably check in every night and put their stars on a pad in their lockers.

[lavell12]

Norton is the Man!!!!
corky on second.

[josephw000]

Put one in a gap KJ!

[zstipe]

Norton has Lemke's # you know he is clutch.

[McCarroll21]

Kelly you fail me. Now whoever's pitching has to keep it here so we can keep beating up on this pen.

[ATlinVA]

Hooray for Crabbes!

[brnt247]

Lemke's number.

[McCarroll21]

Norton has Lemke's # you know he is clutch.
Why didn't it help Thorman? lol

[jonsmoltz]

Thanks for the updates guys - currently temp. in germany and it's nice to have SOME connection to the game (mlb.tv out - lowwwww bandwith)

How bad did the incident involving Buddy look?

[McCarroll21]

LOL at McCann...

[brnt247]

Anyone realize we have a plethra of long relievers?

[McCarroll21]

How bad did the incident involving Buddy look?Probably looked worse than it was. Looked more like a football collision.

He took a thigh to the side of the head and it whipped him around pretty good. He was woozy going off the field but it didn't look like it was anything serious.

[zstipe]

All I have to say is it is a lot more fun to watch the Braves when they are on a 5 game winning streak and getting clutch 2 out RBI's. Now this offense is doing what they are supposed to do.

[Rip4144]

I just Hoffman makes it into this game. We'll kill'en!

[McCarroll21]

w00t! Let's take care of these guys now. Yunel, Chipper and Teix. Sounds good to me.

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon 2-3-4!!! Lets GO!!

[lavell12]

hoffman has been awful this season, thats why he is no longer on my first place fantasy team, luck for me i have chipper, webb, and furcal.

[brnt247]

Where's the Rally Beil?

[McCarroll21]

Why couldn't have Elf done that on the last one?

[lavell12]

yes boyzzz here we go

[McCarroll21]

Where's the Rally Beil?
I prefer to remember the roots...

http://coedmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/26/jess-alba-ass-tributeedit.jpg

[zstipe]

I prefer to remember the roots...

http://coedmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/26/jess-alba-ass-tributeedit.jpg

Sweet Mother of God.

[zstipe]

Cmon Chip! Get Yuni over to 3rd.

[Rip4144]

Chipper hitting from the left side excellent

[zstipe]

Damn, just pull the ball!

[McCarroll21]

Ugh! Let's go Teix! This has been the money side so far.

[Chuck61686]

My prediction: Chipper will walk then Frenchy will hit into a DP

[Rip4144]

Frenchy could be the man.

[McCarroll21]

Damn, just pull the ball!
Chipper going to left and left center as a left handed batter is the most beautiful swing in baseball.

[Chuck61686]

So much for that prediction ;)

[dogmanx23]

dammit Yunel TAG UP!

[zstipe]

That's what Chipper needed to do.

[lavell12]

yunel should have gone to third

[zstipe]

Chipper going to left and left center as a left handed batter is the most beautiful swing in baseball.

I agree but a rolling grounder to the right side does the job. Plus Chipper just missed it.

[dogmanx23]

come on FRANKY!

[dogmanx23]

WE NEED THE BIG HIT COME ON!

[zstipe]

CHARGE THE MOUND FRENCHY, Bell isn't THAT big!

[Rip4144]

Got a break there ...uh guys!

[josephw000]

You knew eventually our hot goys would kinda take a step backwards eventually. I didn't know it would be ALL OF THEM AT ONCE.

[McCarroll21]

Well, at least he reached base. Let's go Matty!

[dogmanx23]

Lets GO DIAZ!

[zstipe]

Good job laying off that slider Matty!

[McCarroll21]

What a way to tie the game... wooo!

[Rip4144]

Can you believe it!!

[zstipe]

ROCK ON!

[ATlinVA]

Gotta love bad baseball.

[lavell12]

thanks Padres, I'm glad you like being this generous.

[McCarroll21]

Matty got caught up in the moment.

[zstipe]

Diaz, you just layed off 2 sliders and you have to swing at that one?

[WaltDeezy]

WHOO, just what was needed, now Diaz can do his usual strike out or ground out weekly off a righty

[dogmanx23]

WOOOT TIED!!!!!!!!!

[zstipe]

Matty got caught up in the moment.

agreed.

[Chuck61686]

That hustle and slide by Esco was NICE!

[josephw000]

I'll take it.....

[DRbravesfan29]

YESSS!

[zstipe]

Does BC use Acosta in the 9th if it is a tie ballgame? I think so.

[RockTheShow]

This game would be a gift.

[lavell12]

Is a Wild Pitch or Passed Ball an unearned run? I know that was unearned already b/c of the error before, but what happens if he reaches on a hit?

[PeytonAllen]

Acosta in the 9th? ugh. He's not ready yet to be a closer. Can't wait to have Mike G. back. If we're in the hunt after the break...to possibly rotation between Mike G. and Smoltz to close games...wow.

[josephw000]

Good lord no one deserves to win this game.....

[zstipe]

no more walks please!

[zstipe]

Acosta in the 9th? ugh. He's not ready yet to be a closer. Can't wait to have Mike G. back. If we're in the hunt after the break...to possibly rotation between Mike G. and Smoltz to close games...wow.

I agree, but I am asking what BC is going to do, you gotta put your closer in the 9th when you wanna win 6 straight. Whether he is awesome or not is irrelevant.

[Chopin_Mets]

Call in the Ringer!

[McCarroll21]

McCann needs to stop talking to Smoltz and worry about getting that bat warm.

[JCStone7]

w00t we're tied!

[josephw000]

O lord...Royce

[ATlinVA]

McCann needs to stop talking to Smoltz and worry about getting that bat warm.
Don't worry. He's sitting on it.

[Rip4144]

Winning time. Hope Chipper gets another chance to keep the streak alive.

[JCStone7]

How'd we get the 4?

[McCarroll21]

How'd we get the 4?
Hey now! You just need to get the hell out of here. :D

[JCStone7]

I'm watching now @$$!

[JCStone7]

C'mon Kots!

[McCarroll21]

http://www.braves-nation.com/mccarroll21/alba.png

[MSU Bulldog]

How'd we get the 4?

Here's all I know, four Braves crossed HP at various parts of the game.

[lavell12]

Corky is hitting

[jonsmoltz]

well 8 hours from now I have to be on a bus for a 13 hour day of work so I'm out - cya guys.
Go Bravos!

[JCStone7]

C'mon Luben!

[McCarroll21]

Let's go Kelly!

http://i26.tinypic.com/25871qv.jpg

:)

[WaltDeezy]

A timely K.J. Home Run would be nice right here

[McCarroll21]

A timely K.J. Home Run would be nice right here
Yeah, it would. I need to cover.

[WaltDeezy]

Yeah, it would. I need to cover.

Betting on the sweep? Ballsy

[McCarroll21]

Run on Bard! He's Piazza like.

[Rip4144]

Now just a base knock

[WaltDeezy]

Instead, a K.J. K

[lavell12]

gotay steals second, come on kj knock him in.

[McCarroll21]

Betting on the sweep? Ballsy
The way the Padres are playing right now, I'd feel good betting on them any game Peavy isn't pitching.

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I would have took that pitch too.

[Chopin_Mets]

Its an Ohman!

[Rip4144]

Got to swing the Bat, KJ

[Rip4144]

Chipper gets another chance, maybe Frenchy too.

[McCarroll21]

Ring up his friend behind him too!

[RockTheShow]

Finish this game boys

[JCStone7]

I would have took that pitch too.

Not with two strikes, at least foul it off

[JCStone7]

Get it started Esco!

[McCarroll21]

Let's make Manny a winner. Get on Yunel, Chipper walks off.

[WaltDeezy]

Escobar, Chipper, Tex, Just need 1

[Rip4144]

We could not have a better 3 coming up.

[lavell12]

lets go how bout this for my fantasy team and a win: Yunel BB, Chipper doubles, Teixera BB, Frenchy Grand Slam walk off. that way Chipper picks me up a double and frenchy gets a hr w/ 4 rbi.

[McCarroll21]

I said it earlier, Chipper hasn't homered right handed since Opening Night.

[WaltDeezy]

he tried to end it on the first pitch that time

[McCarroll21]

http://i26.tinypic.com/25871qv.jpg

[WaltDeezy]

swings for the fences on the first pitch, lays down a perfect bunt on the second

[JCStone7]

w00t Esco!

[lavell12]

yunel reaches with a bunt.

if chipper could lay one down he could get an easy hit b/c nobody would see it coming.

[DRbravesfan29]

WTG Esco!! Lets GO!!!

[JCStone7]

w00t Chippah!!!

[WaltDeezy]

ducks on the pond, end it right here 24

[McCarroll21]

I knew he wouldn't go hitless. Let's go Teix!

[Rip4144]

Chipper on a 0-2 pitch WOW

[RockTheShow]

:chop::chop::chop::chop::chop:

[JCStone7]

That works! Do it Frenchy!

[WaltDeezy]

Put it in the outfield Franc

[Zack]

This isn't feasible, but a squeeze right here would be an awesome way to end it.

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Frenchy!

[lavell12]

frenchy be careful you won't get a single pitch to hit but they won't INT walk you b/c your lack of discipline.

[JCStone7]

Scared of the Golden Boy!

[lavell12]

loading the bases for lefty killer.

[Zack]

frenchy be careful you won't get a single pitch to hit but they won't INT walk you b/c your lack of discipline.


:rolleyes:

[McCarroll21]

Let's go Matty! No double plays... Alba says so...

http://i26.tinypic.com/25871qv.jpg

[Rip4144]

Walking Frenchy to get to Diaz. Yeah I know about the DP but show a couple pitches to frenchy and see what happens

[RockTheShow]

Come on Rake.

[RockTheShow]

Scared of the Golden Boy!

That's one thing how hype will help us.

[JCStone7]

Let's do it Hitman!

[RockTheShow]

6 in a row!

[McCarroll21]

Swept the homestand!

[Zack]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rip4144]

DONE !! On to # 7

[ATlinVA]

WOOO!!
BRAVES WIN!

[DRbravesfan29]

YEah BOY!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAVES WIN BRAVES WIN!!!!:beer::beer:...this is the way to win it!

[lilsnatch07]

We should give up runs every 1st inning...

[dogmanx23]

WOOOT MATTY NICE JOB!!!

<<<<<< shakes hands with everyone and smacks some asses along the way good game see ya tomorrow GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lavell12]

MATTTTTTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
DIAAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[McCarroll21]

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/kisatchie/images/volunteer/old_janitor_sweeping_hg_clr.gif

Still haven't won a home series this year without sweeping it.

[Chuck61686]

BRAVES WIN! First last at-bat win of '08, first win by 1-run in '08.
6-0 homestand :)

[lavell12]

That monkey is off the Braves back now to.

[Chuck61686]

I wanna see a hot chick with a broom, not an old man, Josh.

[Chop33]

:chop: :chop: :chop: :chop: :chop: :chop: !!

when is the last time the braves had 6 game streak?

[McCarroll21]

I wanna see a hot chick with a broom, not an old man, Josh.
http://www.zoogstercostumes.com/images/products/ru888297_xl.jpg

There. Now put it away.

[atlbrvfan]

or........................
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/jessica-simpson-rolling-stone-6.jpg

She is using a more modern sweeping device, but sweeping all the same.

[jones2510]

Just got home. woot! braves win

[josephw000]

Lord I dunno how anyone won this game....

[McCarroll21]

Brandon Webb is dealing; Diamondbacks on their way to a win over the Phillies.

[GrandMasterB]

Wow, I left midway through the game and we were trailing, 4-1. I come back and see a 5-4 win. I should leave more often.

[vnodnarb]

Braves win by 1 run, that's odd. Hopefully we can play some respectable baseball on the road now.

[McCarroll21]

Braves win by 1 run, that's odd. Hopefully we can play some respectable baseball on the road now.
No doubt. We're the best team in the majors at home.


..and last (well, were last until the Nationals took that title recently) on the road.

[Chief Knockahoma]

so that rules.

[Chief Knockahoma]

so that rules.

i like winning streaks. and back to back sweeps. especially when the Phils lose to Brandon Webb and the D-Backs.

i just fear our trip to Arizona and the Diamondbacks coming to Atlanta.

[GrandMasterB]

Longest winning streak for the Braves since July 8-18, 2006.

[McCarroll21]

Longest winning streak for the Braves since July 8-18, 2006.
It was that stupid win streak that gave us all a glimmer of hope after a horrendous June.

[Chief Knockahoma]

It was that stupid win streak that gave us all a glimmer of hope after a horrendous June.

June stinks.

[lilsnatch07]

June stinks.

Not this year BEECHES!!! *crosses fingers*

[nittanylionfan3]

Come home. a 1-run win, a win, a 1-run win...great stuff

[DRbravesfan29]

Eh...Brewers cant win a darn game...already 3-0 down to the Fish...cmon Brewcrew!!....Hey did you guys watch the Boogity Boogity Braves video on Foxsports.com....Huddy and Hampton racing..:D

[cjones1999]

Good to see the Braves won while I was out.

[Mctaggart]

just got home and finished watching the game, finally won a one run game, thank god.

[Greeney03]

Nice win for you guys! We definitely need to make A LOT of changes to this team. Obviously the current team isn't working.

[Greeney03]

Although, I'm kinda happy because Chipper is in my fantasy team. :)

[vnodnarb]

Hopefully Tommy can bounce back and finally get that first W.

[Corvette]

Nice win for you guys! We definitely need to make A LOT of changes to this team. Obviously the current team isn't working.
first move, Peavy to Atlanta for Thorman & Resop. :D

[GrandMasterB]

Nice win for you guys! We definitely need to make A LOT of changes to this team. Obviously the current team isn't working.

I don't understand why they don't just call up Chase Headley. Might as well get him in the bigs and see if he can play. He certainly couldn't do any worse than the outfielders the Padres are currently running out there.