May 20th: Braves (Glavine) vs. Mets (Maine) -- Game One

[McCarroll21]

<table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><font size="3"><strong>Braves vs. Mets</strong></font></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" colspan="4" align="center"><strong>May 20, 2008</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><span class="smallfont"><strong>Pitching Matchup</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center"><strong>NEW YORK</strong></td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center"><strong>ATLANTA</strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_429720.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>John Maine</strong>
5-2, 2.81

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
5/13 vs WAS
6.0 IP, 1 ER
Dec = Win</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_114849.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>Tom Glavine</strong>
1-1, 4.41

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
5/14 at PHI
5.2 IP, 4 ER
Dec = Win</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><span class="smallfont"><strong>Series at a Glance</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" colspan="4" align="center"><strong>Series Tied 0-0</strong></td></tr><tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/20</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Mets (Maine) @ Braves (Glavine)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">PTV</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1:05 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/20</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Mets (Vargas) @ Braves (Campillo)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">SS</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7:05 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/21</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Mets (Pelfrey) @ Braves (Jurrjens)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">FSN/ESPN</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7:05 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/22</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Mets (Santana) @ Braves (Hudson)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">PTV</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7:05 PM (ET)</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><span class="smallfont"><strong>Today's Lineups</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center"><strong>NEW YORK</strong></td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center" width="50%"><strong>ATLANTA</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Reyes, SS</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Y. Escobar, SS</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">2.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">L. Castillo, 2B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Kotsay, CF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">3.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">D. Wright, 3B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Jones, 3B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">4.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Beltran, CF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Teixeira, 1B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">R. Church, RF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">B. McCann, C</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Alou, LF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Francoeur, RF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Delgado, 1B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">K. Johnson, 2B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">8.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">B. Schneider, C</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">G. Blanco, LF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">9.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Maine, P</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">T. Glavine, P</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" align="center"><span class="smallfont"><strong>Pitching Matchup</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center"><strong>Tom Glavine, ATL</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Glavine will be making his first start against the Mets since signing a one-year, $8 million deal with the Braves in November. Glavine recorded his first win of the season Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing four runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings that gave the Braves a rare road win. It was his first win since September 8, 2007 and his first win in a Braves uniform since Sept. 19, 2002. He has pitched well this season, allowing two runs or less in five of his seven starts. The 304-game winner spent 16 seasons with the Braves before pitching the last five with the Mets, when he compiled a record of 61-56 with a 3.98 ERA. </td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center"><strong>John Maine, NYM</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Maine won his fourth straight start, throwing 109 pitches in six innings against the Nationals Tuesday. One of the two runs charged to him was unearned. He surrendered a home Zimmerman, the fourth he has allowed what now is 48 innings. Maine allowed one other hit, hit one batter and walked one. He struck out five.He has allowed no more than two runs in seven straight starts, the longest streak of that nature by a Mets starter since Masato Yoshii had eight such starts at the end of his 1999 season.</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="5" align="center"><strong>National League East Standings</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center">Team</td><td class="thead" align="center">W</td><td class="thead" align="center">L</td><td class="thead" align="center">PCT</td><td class="thead" align="center">GB</td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">Marlins</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">24</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">119</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">.558</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">--</td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">Mets</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">22</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">19</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">.537</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">1.0</td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">Phillies</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">24</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">22</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">.512</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">1.5</td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont"><span style="color:#012c63; font-weight:bold; font-style:italic">Braves</span></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont"><span style="color:#012c63; font-weight:bold; font-style:italic">22</span></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont"><span style="color:#012c63; font-weight:bold; font-style:italic">21</span></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont"><span style="color:#012c63; font-weight:bold; font-style:italic">.512</span></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont"><span style="color:#012c63; font-weight:bold; font-style:italic">2.0</span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">Nationals</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">20</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">26</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">.435</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" class="smallfont">5.5</td></tr></tbody></table>

[McCarroll21]

Lineups are guesswork right now. I used the standings at the bottom instead of the accuscore because the double header screws it up a little. It'll just say, "the simulation is still going on for this game."

[bbp710]

Here are the official lineups:
Mets
1.Reyes SS
2.Castillo-2B
3.Wright-3B
4.Beltran-CF
5.Church-RF
6.Alou-LF
7.Delgado-1B
8.Schneider-C
9.Maine-P

Braves
1.Escobar-SS
2.Kotsay-CF
3.Chipper-3B
4.Tex-1B
5.McCann-C
6.Francoeur-RF
7.KJ-2B
8.Blanco-LF
9.Glavine-P

[Chopin_Mets]

Here are the official lineups:
Mets
1.Reyes SS
2.Castillo-2B
3.Wright-3B
4.Beltran-CF
5.Church-RF
6.Alou-LF
7.Delgado-1B
8.Schneider-C
9.Maine-P

Braves
1.Escobar-SS
2.Kotsay-CF
3.Chipper-3B
4.Tex-1B
5.McCann-C
6.Francoeur-RF
7.KJ-2B
8.Blanco-LF
9.Glavine-P
yeah...what he said!:nod:

[bbp710]

yeah...what he said!:nod:

Huh?

[Chopin_Mets]

Huh?
I was in the middle of posting the lineups when you posted yours

[McCarroll21]

Thanks guys. Updated.

[Chief Knockahoma]

John Maine looks like he's having a glamour shot taken with that background and the head turning pose.

[bbp710]

I was in the middle of posting the lineups when you posted yours

O ok...I got cha.

[McCarroll21]

I'm thinking this will be the only time you see the standings today. I'm not going to want to updated them for the next game. We'll just end the gamethread with the pitchers and tomorrow pick back up with the Accuscore.

[bbp710]

This was from Rosenthal’s latest column:
A scout says of Braves right fielder Jeff Francouer: “I don’t think he’s going to be the player that everyone, including me, thought he would be. His strike zone is poor. He hasn’t made any adjustments, any gains in how he can get to the pitch he wants to hit. He’ll be a good player on pure athletic ability. I just don’t know if he’ll reach his ceiling.” Francouer, who added 17 pounds of bulk in the offseason, has a .307 on-base percentage and just three home runs in 175 at-bats …

[JCStone7]

High expectations are tough to meet that's for sure

[McCarroll21]

This was from Rosenthal’s latest column:
A scout says of Braves right fielder Jeff Francouer: “I don’t think he’s going to be the player that everyone, including me, thought he would be. His strike zone is poor. He hasn’t made any adjustments, any gains in how he can get to the pitch he wants to hit. He’ll be a good player on pure athletic ability. I just don’t know if he’ll reach his ceiling.” Francouer, who added 17 pounds of bulk in the offseason, has a .307 on-base percentage and just three home runs in 175 at-bats …
Sounds familiar, Ken.

Just wait for the Francoeur Posse to jump on you that he's just 24 years old and can still make adjustments (despite the fact he has yet to do it) and that he has a good smile.

[JCStone7]

Sounds familiar, Ken.

Just wait for the Francoeur Posse to jump on you that he's just 24 years old and can still make adjustments (despite the fact he has yet to do it) and that he has a good smile.

I said he's average, so I'm hoping you are referring to others :thumbsup:

[dogmanx23]

OH YEAH BRING ON THE ENEMY TODAY WE DINE ON METS SOUP!!!!!!!!

[McCarroll21]

http://www.braves-nation.com/media/protect.mp3

[JCStone7]

Anyone in TN know if WJZM will be broadcasting game 1?

[gobravez]

Anyone in TN know if WJZM will be broadcasting game 1?

I don't know what station that is?

[JCStone7]

I think it's out of Clarksville

[Chopin_Mets]

Looks like 18,000-20,000 fans will show up for today's game...not to shabby for an unscheduled game! I expect tonight to be around 30,000-35,000 which would put the day total over 50,000.

[Chief Knockahoma]

awwwwwwwww buddies! a little afternoon beisbol between the Braves and Metropolitans!

[McCarroll21]

Looks like 18,000-20,000 fans will show up for today's game...not to shabby for an unscheduled game! I expect tonight to be around 30,000-35,000 which would put the day total over 50,000.
I still don't understand why they didn't just schedule the rain out for Monday. :rolleyes:

[JCStone7]

Found a Mets feed out of NY so I'll be listening!

:refuck: the corporate by-laws

[ATlinVA]

WOOHOO! GO BRAVES!
DESTROY THE METS!
Nothing like a bravos mutts game.

[McCarroll21]

JJ! Ugh... I hate this dude... lol

[Chief Knockahoma]

J.J. is effing horrible.

[ATlinVA]

If JJ shook more, he'd be an African American Harry Caray.
"Hey, who do you think is going to win the game today? Hey if the moon was made of spare ribs, would you eat it? I know I would."

[Chief Knockahoma]

i hope nobody is tired because Glavine will probably put them to sleep during game one.

[McCarroll21]

Nice start Mr. Excitement!

[Chief Knockahoma]

Glavine is getting the liberal strikezone early.

[Chief Knockahoma]

great.

[McCarroll21]

Umm.. I think the ball is going to carry well in the afternoon game.

[ATlinVA]

Alright we're losing.
I'm going back to bed. Wake me up when we're winning.

[spartcock77]

Anyone know where i could watch this game while im at work?

[Chopin_Mets]

That was Castillo's first home run since August 18, 2007

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Tommy

[McCarroll21]

I hate the fact that Tommy can't put batters away. Makes me angry.

[ATlinVA]

Hopefully piss hands hits it right at somebody.

[brnt247]

Hopefully piss hands hits it right at somebody.

ding ding ding

[wgbtide87]

Channel 617 not working on Directv in Birmingham. I cannot recall a time where I am more pissed off than right now.

[McCarroll21]

Well... That could have been a lot worse. Let's get it back on top.

[brnt247]

Channel 617 not working on Directv in Birmingham. I cannot recall a time where I am more pissed off than right now.

Adam Everett?

[ATlinVA]

Wow. Glavine got hit pretty hard. He did good to just give up one. Hopefully he settles down.

[McCarroll21]

Adam Everett?
You mean Chris Burke?

[vnodnarb]

Screw blackouts, I'm relying on you guys today.

[McCarroll21]

Castillo just hurt that leg a little more.

[McCarroll21]

Ugh! Escobar with a stupid base running play. He doesn't make too many mistakes, but that's one of them.

[dogmanx23]

YUNEL!!! U gotta be smarter then that dammit

[McCarroll21]

Blah! Come on Teix! Get a big two out hit here!

[brnt247]

You mean Chris Burke?

LOL I was just on Adam Everett's baseball-reference... Yes, I mean Chris Burke.

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Slow Starter

[Chief Knockahoma]

wooooooooo!

[brnt247]

Yeh, Teix!

[McCarroll21]

Tie game! Teixeira coming through with a big hit!

[dogmanx23]

NICE TEIX!

[DRbravesfan29]

WTG Big Tex!!

[dogmanx23]

Come on MAC!

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go McCann

[McCarroll21]

Slow gamethreads suck. I've been listening to an interview with an old friend that just signed D-1.

[dogmanx23]

1,2,3 Tommy 1,2,3

[brnt247]

Here we go Tommy.

[charpotsss]

ugh I can't get MLBTV at work :(

i can get the audio broadcast though, for whatever reason.

[brnt247]

Good inning, lets get some bottom of the order runs.

[McCarroll21]

Way to go Jeff. At least some people think you're good.

[cwg7v]

Good inning by Tommy, hopefully he will keep it up

[DRbravesfan29]

good boy Frenchy! go and sit!

[brnt247]

Work the count Kelly, good job.

[ATlinVA]

ugh I can't get MLBTV at work :(

i can get the audio broadcast though, for whatever reason.
Its working for me.

[McCarroll21]

They're making Maine work. If we can get into their bullpen in this game, with Vargas pitching game two it could be a good day.

[Chief Knockahoma]

make him throw some pitches Gregor

[JCStone7]

so the Mets feed I was listening cut off right at game-time. how convenient, w00t Teix

[PeytonAllen]

why is this game blacked out on Peachtree? I've been able to get every other game this year. ugh.

[DRbravesfan29]

good Gregor!

[McCarroll21]

I hate that attempt. The risk isn't worth the reward.

[McCarroll21]

45 pitches for Maine already. Keep it going!

[DRbravesfan29]

Lets go Tommy!

[brnt247]

Listening to the Mets announcers talk about Willie's comments is the most annoying and boring thing ever.

[brnt247]

Can't stress how important that was to get Blanco on base right there. Turning over the lineup is really big in these types of games.

[McCarroll21]

Can't stress how important that was to get Blanco on base right there. Turning over the lineup is really big in these types of games.
...and thankfully he didn't screw it up by getting thrown out stealing.

[Chopin_Mets]

That was a pretty bonehead move by Blanco, imo. If he gets caught, Tommy leads off. There was just not much to gain by stealing second there.

[McCarroll21]

Think about how good that number would be if Chuck James hadn't been allowed to pitch?

[Chief Knockahoma]

45 pitches for Maine already. Keep it going!

your myspace status made me laugh.

[brnt247]

...and thankfully he didn't screw it up by getting thrown out stealing.

Yeh, I'm never a big advocate for stealing, especially in those types of situations. The only time I like it there is if he just catches the pitcher napping.

[McCarroll21]

your myspace status made me laugh.
I aim to please.

[brnt247]

Nice little trip through the heart of their order right there.

[McCarroll21]

Even with a good inning here, Maine will be at 60 pitches through three innings. Let's get him to 65-70. :thumbsup:

[Chopin_Mets]

Hey, I've got a way to speed up the gamethread:

Jeff Francoeur is the best player ever!!!! Move over Babe Ruth!!!

[PeytonAllen]

So some of you are seeing this game on Peachtree?

[McCarroll21]

How hot is it in Atlanta today? It's 83 with a 89 heat index here, so I'm assuming that one hour deeper into the afternoon it's about 88ish there?

[JCStone7]

Hey, I've got a way to speed up the gamethread:

Jeff Francoeur is the best player ever!!!! Move over Babe Ruth!!!

:bricks: :wall:

Will it ever end?

[McCarroll21]

So some of you are seeing this game on Peachtree?
I'm getting it but I'm watching it through Extra Innings so I'm not sure if me getting it applies.

[Chopin_Mets]

How hot is it in Atlanta today? It's 83 with a 89 heat index here, so I'm assuming that one hour deeper into the afternoon it's about 88ish there?
The front of me is about 90 degrees...my backside is about 70 degrees. :D

[Chief Knockahoma]

according to Weather Underground the temp in ATL is 78 with a heat index of 79

[brnt247]

Good at bat there, really made Maine work too.

[MSU Bulldog]

It's on Peachtree here. I watched an inning or two at lunch. Comcast carries Peachtree this year.

[brnt247]

In this situation, I wouldn't mind a steal.

[McCarroll21]

What an at-bat! Lots of pitches and a base runner.

[PeytonAllen]

I have EXTRA INNINGS!

WTF.

[ATlinVA]

Great AB Yesco

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Kots

[JCStone7]

I have EXTRA INNINGS!

WTF.

You and I are not in the Peachtree area so we get blacked out on PTV games. Isn't that nice?

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Kotsay!

[Chopin_Mets]

What's Escobar's problem today? sheeze

[McCarroll21]

according to Weather Underground the temp in ATL is 78 with a heat index of 79
Wow. Hotter in Arkansas than Atlanta? Kind of odd...

That's two mistakes Escobar has made on the bases today.

[Chief Knockahoma]

he didn't try to kick the ball out stupid, Reyes had to take the throw there.

[brnt247]

What's Escobar's problem today? sheeze

He just isn't very fast.

[McCarroll21]

You and I are not in the Peachtree area so we get blacked out on PTV games. Isn't that nice?
If he's got Directv, he should get it on 617. I think he said something about not getting it earlier on 617.

[ATlinVA]

My Mlb.tv just exploded.
The screen went blank. I clicked the link again. It switched to the Mets broadcast and then went blank again.

[dogmanx23]

come on chipper

[Chief Knockahoma]

Wow. Hotter in Arkansas than Atlanta? Kind of odd...

weather.com is saying it's 82 in Atlanta but it feels like 84

[Chopin_Mets]

He just isn't very fast.
I don't think his speed went away today. He's made two bad decisions already

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Slow Starter

[dogmanx23]

nice chipper come on Teix!

[brnt247]

I don't think his speed went away today. He's made two bad decisions already

It didn't go away, it never really existed.

[McCarroll21]

Go deep Teix! :D

:chop:

[PeytonAllen]

I've got every other game on PeachTree, 617. Have the Extra Innings package. Don't understand why it's blacked out.

[McCarroll21]

I bet that lady shat her pants lol

[BravesFan7689]

So some of you are seeing this game on Peachtree?

I'm not getting it either. I have a local cable in Myrtle Beach and they usually take an already used local channel and put the games on there, but right now it's just showing local listings still. Guess they only go by the set listings here. :mad:

[Chief Knockahoma]

there we go Teixeira

[dogmanx23]

yeah TEIX!!! GOOOO MAC!

[GrandMasterB]

Gah! I completely forgot today was a doubleheader. Anyone wanna give me a quick recap of the first few innings?

[McCarroll21]

Teixeira is starting to heat up.

Let's go Mac!

[brnt247]

Teix is starting to hit a lot of liners. I wouldn't want to have to pitch to Chipper, Teix, Mac these days...

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go McCann

[DRbravesfan29]

Lets go Cann!

[brnt247]

Great job 3-4-5!

[Chief Knockahoma]

wooooooooooo!

nice arm Carlos

[dogmanx23]

MAC BABY!!! COME ON FRANKY!!!!

[McCarroll21]

Gah! I completely forgot today was a doubleheader. Anyone wanna give me a quick recap of the first few innings?
Castillo homered in the first for the Mets.

Teixeira singled home Kotsay in the first for the Braves.

Mets had the bases loaded with one out in the first after the homer and failed to score any more runs.

McCann singled home Chipper in the 3rd for a 2-1 Braves lead.

[brnt247]

wooooooooooo!

nice arm Carlos

Did he throw that lefty?

[ATlinVA]

Pile 'em on fellas.

[GrandMasterB]

McCann continues to have an All-Star type year.

[Chopin_Mets]

It didn't go away, it never really existed.
I'm not claiming his 'fast'. I'm just saying that what speed he does have didn't disappear today. He doesn't get thrown out every time he runs the base paths, therefore, his decision making, not his speed should be to blame for his basepath outs today...which was all I was saying.

[Chief Knockahoma]

Did he throw that lefty?
he must have, the ball looked like it left his hand and went straight down and bounced all the way to home.

[McCarroll21]

Even with a good inning here, Maine will be at 60 pitches through three innings. Let's get him to 65-70. :thumbsup:
Thanks guys.

[jdu00743]

LOL...Carlos Beltran is awful.

[dogmanx23]

dammit franky!

[McCarroll21]

McCann continues to have an All-Star type year.
Too bad Brian Schneider will start the all-star game.

[Chief Knockahoma]

i gotta check out that Mets forum...

[brnt247]

I'm not claiming his 'fast'. I'm just saying that what speed he does have didn't disappear today. He doesn't get thrown out every time he runs the base paths, therefore, his decision making, not his speed should be to blame for his basepath outs today...which was all I was saying.

That's the thing though, the first could be contributed to bad decision making, but I'm fine with the steal attempt there. In a tie game and Kotsay who has been a double play machine this year, I can't say I didn't agree with that call. Actually, I said I'd be fine with it before he even went.

[GrandMasterB]

Castillo homered in the first for the Mets.

Whoa. Was it one of those Angels in the Outfield-ball-jumping-all-over-the-place kind of home runs?

[DRbravesfan29]

*sigh*..frenchy...we all saw this coming

[brnt247]

i gotta check out that Mets forum...

HAHA, definitely. I bet they're going nuts. By the way, we own Maine.

[McCarroll21]

i gotta check out that Mets forum...
LOL! I was just headed there...

[brnt247]

If Chuck figured out that curve he wouldn't be completely completely terrible.

[Chief Knockahoma]

Whoa. Was it one of those Angels in the Outfield-ball-jumping-all-over-the-place kind of home runs?
according to a Mets fan...

Atlanta chose to switch over to moon's 1/6 gravity.

[McCarroll21]

The only thing un-Trachsel-like about Maine's performance is that he pitched in 1/3 the time of Trachsel. Everything else is the same result.:lol:

[brnt247]

Our 3rd basemen Kelly Johnson throws out Church there.

[McCarroll21]

Did you see that ground ball to ... third base? left field?

[Chopin_Mets]

two nice plays by KJ going to his right!

[Chief Knockahoma]

i love, love, love the Mets forum

It's so good to welcome the real Mets back after that nice weekend.

[brnt247]

The Mets faces after every called strike is just like... what the hell!? Tommy is on his game right now.

[JCStone7]

two nice plays by KJ going to his right!

That's unpossible! :eek:

BTW Mac, this site is incredibly slow!

[Jsh1284]

Looks like I got here just in time for us to take the lead =D .. it's just too bad I've got to keep up with the game on gameday. Darn you Peachtree TV!

[McCarroll21]

I know this. It's always slow around this time of the day for some reason. I'm looking at other hosts to move to, but I'm not sure how long it'll take to do it so it may have to wait until the next off-day.

[Chief Knockahoma]

Looks like I got here just in time for us to take the lead =D .. it's just too bad I've got to keep up with the game on gameday. Darn you Peachtree TV!
Jsh sighting!

[brnt247]

I don't really participate in gamethreads much because I have to watch the game on the computer anyways. It's pretty hard to comment on the game and watch it at the same time, especially since I have this OCD type thing where I have to have my windows at full screen. However, I like participating in the one vs. the Mets or on ESPN, especially right now because there aren't many bonehead posts.

[cwg7v]

Tommy's painting black today. He's now retired 9 in a row

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Kelly

[brnt247]

Tommy's painting black today. He's now retired 9 in a row

11, he retired two at the end of the first and then hasn't let a baserunner since.

[McCarroll21]

Kelly sucks.

[Chief Knockahoma]

way to go Kelly!

[dogmanx23]

YEAH KJ!!!!!!!

[brnt247]

Good job KJ! Now everyone see why I'd like to flip flop Kelly and Jeff?

[Chopin_Mets]

That's unpossible! :eek:
No, I'm serious...he looked like a real infielder

[Chief Knockahoma]

i'm loving your performance today Maine.

[GrandMasterB]

No, I'm serious...he looked like a real infielder

Now if only we could get him to start hitting...

[dogmanx23]

get on Blanco

[cwg7v]

11, he retired two at the end of the first and then hasn't let a baserunner since.

yeah i figured i miscounted, i forgot about the first inning oops

[731BravesFan]

so.. i just now am able to watch the game.. and it's blacked out on peachtree on direct tv.. anybody got any info here?

[brnt247]

Man do I love Ron Darling's extensive report on Blanco. How many times do you think he's seen Blanco play? Maybe one time? He just stated that he loves to bunt and expects to see him try to bunt down the first base line at Delgado.

[McCarroll21]

Let's go Gregor!

[Jsh1284]

What am I the lock ness monster? XD .. anyways it's good to be back at the nation. I'll be posting more frequently from now on.

[Chief Knockahoma]

and we're up to 80 pitches!

[brnt247]

I love me some Gregor right now.

[dogmanx23]

good eye Blanco move them over Tommy

[Jsh1284]

Gregor battled for that one. *yawn* nothing new here.

[Chief Knockahoma]

Tom might bunt if Maine can hit the strikezone

[McCarroll21]

What am I the lock ness monster? XD .. anyways it's good to be back at the nation. I'll be posting more frequently from now on.
Pretty much! lol

It's good to have you back. Hope all is well.

----

Get it down Tommy!

[JCStone7]

No, I'm serious...he looked like a real infielder

3B, LF, or 2B? You gotta clarify around these parts

[Chopin_Mets]

My guess is that the DirecTV thing is an automated switch. Since this game wasn't scheduled, the 'switch' didn't turn on...I have no idea, really, but it sounds good.

[Chief Knockahoma]

good job Tommy!

let's go Yunel!

[731BravesFan]

well it has it scheduled, yet it says blacked out in my area.. so i guess i'm screwed

[GrandMasterB]

Nice job, Tommy. Time for Yunel to pick up a couple of RBI.

EDIT: One is fine, too.

[Jsh1284]

Glavine always gets it down. What you talkin bout? Still, chicks dig the longball.

[Chief Knockahoma]

Not gonna happen. Maine looks like shitstain today. The hitters are making Glavine look like he's turned the clock back to '95.

wooooooooooo! Sac Fly!

let's go Kots!

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Esco!

[brnt247]

Good job fast part of the lineup!

[McCarroll21]

w00t! Way to go Yunel! Small ball for a run. That's some good stuff right there.

[GrandMasterB]

No, I'm serious...he looked like a real infielder

3B, LF, or 2B? You gotta clarify around these parts

But LF isn't an infielder.

:D

[Jsh1284]

Sac flies are always nice too.

[Chopin_Mets]

Get 'em on, get 'em over, get 'em in...perfect!

[McCarroll21]

Keep rakin' Kots!

[Chief Knockahoma]

doesn't look like John Maine is reacting too well to the ol' ATL heat.

[McCarroll21]

But LF isn't an infielder.

:D
And playing second base doesn't make you a second baseman.

[brnt247]

doesn't look like John Maine is reacting too well to the ol' ATL heat.

Nor to our LH bats.

[Jsh1284]

I feel so tiny with my little post count and rep .. lol.

BTW Here's an interesting statistic - 34,882 posts since my last visit! WOW! =D

[PeytonAllen]

Some nice lady from India at Directv seemed confused when I mentioned the word "doubleheader."

"We have the game at 7:30...is it 7:30 in your time zone now?" Yes numbnut it's 7:30 here.

Why am I paying almost $200 if they can't add a game to their schedule that was made what 3 weeks ago?

[Chief Knockahoma]

i like this Medfordian Slip guy...

That could have been a lot worse. If Chipper gets up in that inning, the game is likely over.

[Chopin_Mets]

Speaking of posts...i'm nearing 500...how should I celebrate?

[Chief Knockahoma]

Speaking of posts...i'm nearing 500...how should I celebrate?
Braves sweep of the Mets

[JCStone7]

Some nice lady from India at Directv seemed confused when I mentioned the word "doubleheader."

"We have the game at 7:30...is it 7:30 in your time zone now?" Yes numbnut it's 7:30 here.

Why am I paying almost $200 if they can't add a game to their schedule that was made what 3 weeks ago?

Sounds familiar :rolleyes:

I feel so tiny with my little post count and rep .. lol.

BTW Here's an interesting statistic - 34,882 posts since my last visit! WOW! =D

That's a mark forums read moment and start from scratch if I ever saw one.

[brnt247]

Keith Hernandez just said "Swashbuckler"

[Chief Knockahoma]

sit down!

[BravesFan7689]

My local cable company finally noticed that the game was supposed to be on and it came on in the 4th just in time to see us score the 3rd run. Let's get Maine out of there and wear their bullpen down in the doubleheader as well as the entire 4 game series. Let's keep it up Tommy!

[McCarroll21]

They should have dropped that foul ball to make Maine stay up there a little longer. :)

[Jsh1284]

Schneider .. what a pesky little at bat that was. Nice result though. I really, REALLY hate watching on gameday though. Srrsly. At least they give me game highlights I can watch or it would be pretty much unbearable.

[McCarroll21]

I love how they refer to Glavine as Tommy Tampax.

[brnt247]

14 straight. Just like the Braves.

[Chief Knockahoma]

the heart is on the way

[vnodnarb]

If Glavine can get through 7, that'd be huge with Jorge starting the 2nd game.

[McCarroll21]

Schneider .. what a pesky little at bat that was. Nice result though. I really, REALLY hate watching on gameday though. Srrsly. At least they give me game highlights I can watch or it would be pretty much unbearable.
At least SportSouth won't have the same screw up for game two.

[Chief Knockahoma]

I love how they refer to Glavine as Tommy Tampax.
yup.

just constant bitching about how Tommy is killing the Mets.

[McCarroll21]

If Glavine can get through 7, that'd be huge with Jorge starting the 2nd game.
No doubt! This is just what the doctor ordered, right now. Anything to not have to use Bennett in this game is perfect for the staff!

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Larry

[McCarroll21]

It's hard to add to a .410 average.

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Chippah

[Jsh1284]

That's a mark forums read moment and start from scratch if I ever saw one.

Haha .. yes I must've been reading your mind, because I was just marking the forums read as you typed this. :beer:

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Slow Starter

[McCarroll21]

Teixeira is officially hot now.

[brnt247]

Good job Chipper. I guess that's Maine pitching around him to get to Teix right? Or something like that?:rolleyes:

[Chief Knockahoma]

that was a DAMN nice throw from Wright...

wooooooo! men on 1st and 2nd with no outs!

let's go McCann!

[DRbravesfan29]

Lets go Big Tex!

[brnt247]

4 innings. Good job Braves. Very good job.

[vnodnarb]

With 2 pitches to Tex, Maine will be at 100 pitches.

[Chief Knockahoma]

ha ha ha...were they playing the Hulk walking away music for John Maine?

[McCarroll21]

Great. They brought in a lefty, which means Infante will bat for Kelly.

[Jsh1284]

Way to get on to start the inning Chipper!

I honestly don't mind them pitching around him right now with that groin injury still bothering him. It might be better for his recovery actually. Long as Tex keeps picking him up in the four hole like that right there. Keep em moving along, Big Mc!

[McCarroll21]

With 2 pitches to Tex, Maine will be at 100 pitches.
He just escaped. 99 pitches for 4+ innings. Nice work!

[vnodnarb]

He just escaped. 99 pitches for 4+ innings. Nice work!

We traded Chuck to the Mets?

[McCarroll21]

JJ sucks.

[ATlinVA]

I'm back from getting some food and see Maine is gone.

Please continue the shots at me McCarroll! I expect nothing less!

[McCarroll21]

We traded Chuck to the Mets?
Well... Maine didn't allow a homer.

[JCStone7]

We traded Chuck to the Mets?

Nah then it would 4 IP, 66 Pitches, and 3 or 4 HR's to this point.

[McCarroll21]

I'm back from getting some food and see Maine is gone.

Please continue the shots at me McCarroll! I expect nothing less!
Not a problem. I aim to please.

[brnt247]

Darling expects a bunt out of McCann here. Is he F'in serious!?

[Jsh1284]

Aw man! I was hoping we'd get a chance to beat up on him some more. Hopefully the hot bats will stay hot and beat up the pen too.

[Chief Knockahoma]

do it McCann!

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Gold Glover

[brnt247]

Lets go Jeff. Base hit baby!

EDIT- Nevermind, I'll take the IBB.

[McCarroll21]

Way to move them up Mac!

Kelly's on deck against a lefty? What?

[Chief Knockahoma]

they're walking Francoeur?

[GrandMasterB]

Darling expects a bunt out of McCann here. Is he F'in serious!?

You mean most teams don't have one of their top hitters, and the guy in the five spot in the order, bunt to move runners over??

[dogmanx23]

KJ up with the base loaded BLOW THIS GAME OPEN KJ!

[brnt247]

KJ Grand Slam vs. the Mets?

[Chopin_Mets]

wow...didn't see that one coming.

[Chief Knockahoma]

alright Kelly, you have to eff them up now.

[Jsh1284]

Loading em up for Kage? Rip one Kelly!

[GrandMasterB]

That intentional walk was so... average.

[McCarroll21]

This is your chance Kelly! Way to get the job done!

w00t!