May 23rd: Braves (Reyes) vs. Diamondbacks (Davis)

[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. Diamondbacks</strong></font></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" colspan="4" align="center"><strong>May 23, 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>ARIZONA</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_150277.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>Doug Davis</strong>
1-1, 3.72

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
4/08 vs LAD
6.0 IP, 2 ER
Dec = Win</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_457456.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>Jo-Jo Reyes</strong>
2-1, 4.12

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
5/18 vs OAK
5.0 IP, 2 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><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/23</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">D'backs (Davis) @ Braves (Reyes)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">PTV</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7:35 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/24</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">D'backs (Johnson) @ Braves (Campillo)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">FOX</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">3:55 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/25</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">D'backs (Owings) @ Braves (Glavine)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">SS</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1:35 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/26</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">D'backs (Webb) @ Braves (Jurrjens)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">SS</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1:05 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>ARIZONA</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">C. Young, CF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Y. Escobar, SS</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">2.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">S. Drew, SS</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Kotsay, CF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">3.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">O. Hudson, 2B</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. Jackson, 1B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Teixeira, 1B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Upton, RF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Francoeur, RF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Synder, C</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">B. McCann, C</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">E. Byrnes, LF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Diaz, LF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">8.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Reynolds, 3B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">K. Johnson, 2B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">9.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">D. Davis, P</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Reyes, 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>Jo-Jo Reyes, ATL</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Reyes has been bothered by a blister on the index finger of his pitching hand. The pain intensified after the first inning Sunday, but Reyes still pitched five strong innings, allowing two runs on eight hits to pick up his second win of the season against the A's. Reyes left with two runners in scoring position and no out in the sixth, but the bullpen scattered four hits over the next four innings to preserve the win. Reyes has walked a combined two batters in his last two starts, an encouraging sign for the 23-year-old who has been erratic in the past.</td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center"><strong>Doug Davis, ARI</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">The club has not announced officially who will start this game, but signs point to Davis. The left-hander has been on the disabled list since he started April 8 against the Dodgers. Two days later, he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid. Davis has made two rehab starts for Triple-A Tucson. The last one was on Sunday, when he allowed two runs over five innings and threw 92 pitches, 54 for strikes. This spot in the rotation had been filled by rookie Max Scherzer, who has been impressive in his four games (three starts).</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><strong>AccuScore Game Forecast</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><script language="Javascript" type="text/javascript"><!-- var f0=new flashObj(); f0.flashFile="http://assets.espn.go.com/swf/mlb/accuscore_mlb.swf"; f0.flashVars="&XMLURL=http://espn.go.com/mlb/accuscore/280523115.xml"; f0.ID = "as_280523115"; f0.width = "480"; f0.height = "320"; f0.DenyIEdl = "TRUE"; f0.FlashVer = 7; f0.cabVersion = "7,0,0,0"; f0.altTxt = "Flash Player Required"; f0.render(true); // --></script><embed src="http://assets.espn.go.com/swf/mlb/accuscore_mlb.swf" swliveconnect="FALSE" quality="best" scale="exactfit" flashvars="&XMLURL=http://espn.go.com/mlb/accuscore/280523115.xml" wmode="opaque" id="as_280523115" name="flash3" menu="false" devicefont="false" salign="lt" allowscriptaccess="Always" allownetworking="All" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" height="320" width="480"></td></tr></tbody></table>

[Jsh1284]

Go Braves! Hopefully that rain stays out of the Atlanta area from now on. I'll keep everyone updated on the weather situation every so often.

More importantly, I hope Jojo has that same good control he had in his last start. We need another outing like the one he had against the A's earlier this week. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed because we really need to get off to a good start in this series.

[JCStone7]

Hmmm Hudson in the 3-hole?

[McCarroll21]

Hmmm Hudson in the 3-hole?
They've been using Hudson in the three hole a lot lately. Kind of dumb, but whatever. They're 10-14 against teams not in the last three spots in the NL, so go figure.

[GrandMasterB]

Sweet! Escobar's back in the lineup. Hopefully, Jo-Jo can have a good start and set the tone for this series.

[McCarroll21]

Sweet! Escobar's back in the lineup. Hopefully, Jo-Jo can have a good start and set the tone for this series.
Not only is Escobar back, Infante didn't slide over to second against the lefty.

Tomorrow may be different. With Randy pitching and it being a "day" game after a night game, I wouldn't be surprised for the lefties to get a rest that day. Gotay at second, Infante in center and Corky behind the plate tomorrow.

[Chopin_Mets]

Its raining all over metro Atlanta...the rain has slowed at the ballpark at the moment. A few fans have come out from under cover and a few players from both sides are playing catch in the outfield. Radar looks blah. I don't have a good feeling about this one tonight.

[McCarroll21]

They'll get it in. We've already met our quota for Turner Field rain outs.

We may have a few stops here and there, but they'll play it. :please:

[731BravesFan]

Its raining all over metro Atlanta...the rain has slowed at the ballpark at the moment. A few fans have come out from under cover and a few players from both sides are playing catch in the outfield. Radar looks blah. I don't have a good feeling about this one tonight.
quick question.. just seeing a few of your posts.. do you work @ turner or something? because you seem to constantly be in the know quicker than anyone.. lol

[Chopin_Mets]

quick question.. just seeing a few of your posts.. do you work @ turner or something? because you seem to constantly be in the know quicker than anyone.. lol
I don't work at Turner Field...but I'm working while at Turner Field...go figure! ;)

[731BravesFan]

I don't work at Turner Field...but I'm working while at Turner Field...go figure! ;)
as confusing as that is.. i somewhat understand. haha

[Jsh1284]

I'm a bit more optimistic about this game weather-wise. If you look at the animated radar image you'll see that those other storms in the area aren't headed for downtown Atlanta. We're fine. Once that little shower gets out of town we're free to play ball tonight. We might get one little shower at some point during the game but nothing that will require a delay.

[Chopin_Mets]

I'm no weather man, that's for sure...All I know is its dark, damp, and there's rain all around.

Good news! The tarp is off, there is however a NASTY mud puddle near first base...almost like there was a hole in the tarp or something. Its ugly.

[Jsh1284]

Ah that should drain before the game starts. They have a drainage system under the turf there that works wonders on puddles. When that standing water dries up they have something to put over the mud that'll dry it up fairly quickly. I'm sure it wont be a problem. We're getting this game in for sure now. I have no doubt.

[BF91]

I'm ready for another win! GO BRAVOS!

[ATlinVA]

I'm trusting you Jsh. Lets Go Braves. Yesco needs to reek havoc in his return.

[Chopin_Mets]

Ah that should drain before the game starts. They have a drainage system under the turf there that works wonders on puddles. When that standing water dries up they have something to put over the mud that'll dry it up fairly quickly. I'm sure it wont be a problem. We're getting this game in for sure now. I have no doubt.

They have a fantastic drainage system for the grass. The clay is another story though. They're pouring two entire bags of diamond dry in that one spot...and they've got four guys working on it...it was pretty ugly. I've never seen a mud hole like that on the infield at Turner Field...that's RFK kind of stuff!

[brnt247]

They've been using Hudson in the three hole a lot lately. Kind of dumb, but whatever. They're 10-14 against teams not in the last three spots in the NL, so go figure.

Byrnes has been terrible. Hudson is their veteran leader so they figure the 3 spot is good for him. Personally, I'd have Upton at the 3 and Hudson 2 with Drew lower in the lineup.

[McCarroll21]

Byrnes has been terrible. Hudson is their veteran leader so they figure the 3 spot is good for him. Personally, I'd have Upton at the 3 and Hudson 2 with Drew lower in the lineup.
I'm with you. I never said Byrnes should be there. :) I do think it's f'n dumb to have Snyder hitting above Byrnes and Reynolds though. Batting Reynolds eighth is kind of like batting Kelly Johnson eighth ... oh ... wait.

[Jsh1284]

So where are your seats at, Choppin?

[McCarroll21]

So where are your seats at, Choppin?
Press box.

[GrandMasterB]

I'm with you. I never said Byrnes should be there. :) I do think it's f'n dumb to have Snyder hitting above Byrnes and Reynolds though. Batting Reynolds eighth is kind of like batting Kelly Johnson eighth ... oh ... wait.

The fact that he's got a line of .169/.245/.225 over the last month probably has something to do with it.

[Jsh1284]

Just as I thought, that cell that was headed KINDA in the direction of downtown has started to break up a bit. It should be a non factor by the time it gets near the downtown area.

[Chopin_Mets]

By the way, they haven't rolled up the tarp yet....its just folded in right field. They are continuing to work in the infield...I'm thinking they didn't have the tarp on in time today...the infield is very damp all the way around and they're mixing diamond dry in throughout the whole infield. Normally they don't have to work in the diamond dry BEFORE a game if it was raining during the day because they had the tarp on, today however, the clay was very damp under the tarp. There's nothing else to talk about...that's what happens when there's no BP!

[brnt247]

I'm with you. I never said Byrnes should be there. :) I do think it's f'n dumb to have Snyder hitting above Byrnes and Reynolds though. Batting Reynolds eighth is kind of like batting Kelly Johnson eighth ... oh ... wait.

I actually am alright with Reynolds 8. Either him or Drew. Snyder has been real solid this year and has a real good isoOBP. Reynolds has so much power, but he does have the lowest OBP on the team. My lineup would be

Young
Hudson
Upton
Jackson
Byrnes
Snyder
Drew
Reynolds

[Chopin_Mets]

Press box.
aka...no rain here! :D

[Mctaggart]

geaux bravos!

[DRbravesfan29]

Lets Go Bravos!!! :bravesflag1:

[Chopin_Mets]

The D-Backs are on a three game losing streak after being swupt by the fish...that ties their longes losing streak of the season. Arizona is struggling in May offensively...hitting .251(14th in NL) 11HR(15th in NL) scored 76 runs(15 in NL) and K'd 153 (dead last in NL).

[Jsh1284]

Thanks for that bit of info! That makes me feel pretty confident about this series! W00t! Hopefully that trend continues tonight.

[Jsh1284]

Eh that cell I was talking about earlier that broke up re-formed to the northwest a bit and now threatens the downtown Atlanta area later on this evening by the looks of the course it's on at the moment. Let's hope it either A. Breaks up and dosen't affect the game or B. the Braves are winning and it's after the 5th inning and an offical game by the time it hits. =D .. well now that I see it more closely it wouldn't be but maybe a 30 minute delay if it did pass over the Ted. Not too bad. Thats the only rain we're lookin at tonight though.

[vnodnarb]

Most likely, are we looking at a 7:35pm first pitch?

[Jsh1284]

Yep it looks that way to me.

[cwg7v]

This weather in the southeast is killing me. UVA and FSU in the ACC tournament just went into a weather delay (fortunately uva (home team) is up 3-2 in the bottom of the 5th is it is a regulation game and i say they just call it :D)

BTW I'm a uva fan if you can't guess

[JCStone7]

This weather in the southeast is killing me. UVA and FSU in the ACC tournament just went into a weather delay (fortunately uva (home team) is up 3-2 in the bottom of the 5th is it is a regulation game and i say they just call it :D)

BTW I'm a uva fan if you can't guess

UVA fan from Charlottesville? You don't say?

[cwg7v]

UVA fan from Charlottesville? You don't say?

fair point, I actually just graduated from UVA last weeekend. I'm from Norfolk originally

[McCarroll21]

Pitcher traded for 10 bats (http://sports.espn.go.com/minorlbb/news/story?id=3409864). Highlight of his career, I'm sure.

[GrandMasterB]

Pitcher traded for 10 bats (http://sports.espn.go.com/minorlbb/news/story?id=3409864). Highlight of his career, I'm sure.

Kerry Ligtenberg: the sequel! Without the balls this time though.

[ATlinVA]

BTW I'm a uva fan if you can't guess
If i had rep power, i'd give you negative rep points

[JCStone7]

If i had rep power, i'd give you negative rep points

And I'd delete it if you did

[ATlinVA]

And I'd delete it if you did
I guess my sarcasm wasn't thick enough. Next time I'll put :D or :) or something else.

[JCStone7]

I guess my sarcasm wasn't thick enough. Next time I'll put :D or :) or something else.

A smiley always helps pick up on sarcasm :thumbsup:

[McCarroll21]

I guess my sarcasm wasn't thick enough. Next time I'll put :D or :) or something else.
Perhaps your history with negative rep doesn't help us pick up on that sarcasm, either.

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I'm out, guys. Gonna watch this one away from the computer.

[vnodnarb]

I'm out, guys. Gonna watch this one away from the computer.
http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/history/sound-barrier/whip.jpg

[ATlinVA]

Perhaps your history with negative rep doesn't help us pick up on that sarcasm, either.

HAHA. My "history" with negative rep

Anways. Weather update anyone?

[BravesFan7689]

I hope Jo-Jo can get a good outing tonight. Let's keep the streak going.

[ATlinVA]

starting pretty much on time...
Go Jo Jo

[Jsh1284]

Damnit I knew that was gone when I saw how high it was hanging towards the plate. Good job Jojo .. *sigh*

[ATlinVA]

Thats familiar...

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Jo Jo!!

[GrandMasterB]

Well, just hold them there and the offense will get that run back. I'm pretty confident in their ability to hit Davis tonight.

[broke]

walks are killing me

[GrandMasterB]

Jo-Jo's all over the place right now. Looks like this one could be a slugfest.

[ATlinVA]

Throw strikes joseph

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Jo jo...already 26 pitches

[broke]

walks kill

[GrandMasterB]

Stupid bloops. :mad:

[Jsh1284]

Gah I don't think I'm gonna watch much of this one.

[ATlinVA]

Yikes.

[brnt247]

Interesting.

[Mctaggart]

nice of them to save all of their offense for us

[Jsh1284]

Way to freakin walk the park and pay for it Jojo. That's a good way to stay in the big leagues.

I'm worried about our #4 and #5 spots in our rotation. It's kinda scary to think about JoJo Reyes being your 4th starter.

[DRbravesfan29]

this is why i dont like jo jo...one good game then one slugfest game...gah!!! old jo jo is here

[dogmanx23]

wtf.... take him OUT!

[ATlinVA]

Alright bats, chip away.
Get it started yesco

[GrandMasterB]

McCarroll is to blame if this continues (http://www.braves-nation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10687).

[dogmanx23]

ok offense lets GET CRAZY NOW!!!!!!!

[Jsh1284]

Oh, and there's no rain in the area now so we can't do a rain dance and hope to get a do-over.

If JoJo actually throws strikes and challenges the hitters we escape with only one run scored in the first.

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Offense LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Big Tex!!

[GrandMasterB]

Diamondbacks offense in three games at Florida - 3 runs
Diamondbacks offense in one inning at Atlanta - 5 runs

[Jsh1284]

Yeah, I'm not gonna stay for this gamethread. I'm too pissed about Jojo blowing the game with two outs in the first to even care about the rest of this game. I hope we mount a big comeback but I won't hold my breath.

[DRbravesfan29]

Keep em at 5 jo Jo!!

[josephw000]

Not worth me doing my job and sitting in this gamethread...5-0?? Shit almighty JoJo....I know its early but wth....

[vnodnarb]

McCarroll is to blame if this continues (http://www.braves-nation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10687).

Seriously, that had jinx written all over it. Jo Jo needs to at least eat some innings now.

[Jsh1284]

At least the Marlins are losing. We needed to get out to a good start in this series though. Now it's fairly likely that we'll have to rely on Campillo to win one and even the series down a game in his third major league start. I guarintee it'll be a better start than this one by JoJo though which is a plus. I just want a split in this one so we can stay five over .500 and stay with the Marlins.

[GrandMasterB]

Much better inning, Jo-Jo. Now, let's get some runs!

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon offense some runs please!!! Lets go!!

[GrandMasterB]

For everyone already giving up on this game, I point you to Sep. 5, 2007 (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL200709050.shtml), in which the Braves trailed, 5-0, after two innings, only to come back and win, 9-8.

Is a win improbable? Yes. But impossible? No.

[ATlinVA]

This dude's windup is ridiculous. He almost pauses every pitch.

[vnodnarb]

Let's get a couple runs this inning.

[ATlinVA]

Way to go Diaz haha

rally time!

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Kage!! lets go!!

[vnodnarb]

Knock one in Kelly!

[ATlinVA]

There's one.

[GrandMasterB]

Knock one in Kelly!

Done!

Let's keep this rally going and get a couple more here.

[vnodnarb]

Woo! Kelly! Let's get a couple more.

[ATlinVA]

Alright Jo-Jo. Take out some frustration

[vnodnarb]

Huge at bat here for Esco.

[GrandMasterB]

Ahh! Upton just saved two runs there. At least we're hitting Davis and got one back though.

[Jsh1284]

That's just our luck right there. Jojo never fails to find a way to screw us out of a run does he? Needless to say I don't like him very much. We could've been right back in this game if he hits one to the other side and gets one in.

[ATlinVA]

I'm getting angry

[MPH]

Hope this is not a jinx, but did you know that no Braves outfielder has committed a fielding error this year? Not even one.

[DRbravesfan29]

Blah..but we still have time!!

[GrandMasterB]

That's just our luck right there. Jojo never fails to find a way to screw us out of a run does he? Needless to say I don't like him very much. We could've been right back in this game if he hits one to the other side and gets one in.

He's actually done alright for us so far this year. Gotta expect that he'll have a bad start every now and then.

[lavell12]

meanwhile after beating Webb the Marlins are getting crushed by Zito.

[Jsh1284]

Eh he's had two allright starts and two five run outings. He's either average or just terrible depending on if he's actually throwing strikes or not. That's just in my experience with watching him though.

[lavell12]

I think Reyes' so called potential may have more worth as a trade candidate than as an actual pitcher for the Braves.

[DRbravesfan29]

Jo jo dont start walking people again!!!!:mad:...keep em at 5!!

[lavell12]

If JO JO can some how just go 5 and keep the D-Backs at 5 runs we have a good chance.

[GrandMasterB]

Good job, Jo-Jo. Time to get a couple more runs back now!

[ATlinVA]

Heart of the order, lets get some runs

[Jsh1284]

I agree that we've still got a shot but we need a couple of runs to get our heads back in the game and he's got to hold them RIGHT THERE. If both of those things actually happen we might be able to pull this one out the way we've been swingning the bat lately.

[DRbravesfan29]

Lets go Kots!! Cmon offense lets get some runs!!

[Jsh1284]

There we go base hit Kotsay! Rip one, Chipper! We need some runs baby!

[steltz02]

Wow I turn on the TV and this. Ouch. WE are going to come back :)

[ATlinVA]

Good start!
lets go chipper!

[Jsh1284]

W00t! Two on no outs! Rip one Teix! Let's get those runs back and get back in this thing baby!

[GrandMasterB]

There we go! First and second with nobody out. Drill one somewhere, Teix!

[ATlinVA]

Skip scared the crap out of me on that one

[lavell12]

As my dad describes Chipper, Tony Gwynn with power.

[ATlinVA]

second chance teix...

[ATlinVA]

good ole rally killer

[Jsh1284]

Yeah uh if we keep doing that ... we won't be doing anything of the sort. DP balls kill rallies. *sigh* .. Get this one run home Jeff, please?

[Mctaggart]

grrr tex

[GrandMasterB]

Teixeira doing Francoeur's job - clearing the bases two outs at a time!

[dogmanx23]

Come on TeiX!

[DRbravesfan29]

*sigh*

[dogmanx23]

come on Franky drive one in!

[lmartin6]

Yeah uh if we keep doing that ... we won't be doing anything of the sort. DP ballsAtlanta clean up hitters kill rallies. *sigh* .. Get this one run home Jeff, please?

touched it up for you

[Jsh1284]

Way to swing through an 85 mph fastball Jeff. I'm finished with this one. Maybe my leaving will get the bats going .. lol.

Yeah, Teix has been on fire actually though. I figured if anyone was gonna plate some runs he would.

[GrandMasterB]

Way to get the job done, heart of the order. :clap:

[lavell12]

I've set my alarm so I can sleep between Davis' wind up and the pitch being thrown.

[jones2510]

lets go Jo-Jo

[orlandobrave]

Lets go Yo Yo! Try not to give up more than 2 more runs.

[GrandMasterB]

Wake me up when they pull Jo-Jo.

/wham moment

[ATlinVA]

That'll do for me.
See everybody later.

[orlandobrave]

Diaz is an effen MONKEY!

[GrandMasterB]

Hope this is not a jinx, but did you know that no Braves outfielder has committed a fielding error this year? Not even one.

Oops.

[Mctaggart]

ya, im done

[vnodnarb]

Hope this is not a jinx, but did you know that no Braves outfielder has committed a fielding error this year? Not even one.

Nice work.

[MPH]

Oops.
I suck.:o

[orlandobrave]

Well......I guess 5 in a row is good enough. I can't be hat critical. All I can say is that I hope we are able to find one more experienced starting pitcher to take the 4 spot.

[josephw000]

Too sloppy for me...junk this effin game this is ugly.

[josephw000]

Take your effin whuppin Jo Jo....

[lavell12]

Pitcher traded for 10 bats (http://sports.espn.go.com/minorlbb/news/story?id=3409864). Highlight of his career, I'm sure.

I'd counter with JO JO for 11 bats.

[orlandobrave]

I know that some Braves players were lobbying for a signing of Woody Williams. What do you guys think.

[MPH]

Uh, on the brighter side, this probably won't be another 1-run loss ...

[jones2510]

lets go diaz

[lavell12]

Marlins atleast are losing

[DRbravesfan29]

Maybe its time to bring Charlie M up...Jo jo please dont be another chuck james...

[JCStone7]

Maybe its time to bring Charlie M up...Jo jo please dont be another chuck james...

They can't all be gems! The Braves are 3-1 in Jo-Jo's starts and one bad one and the tides turn!

[orlandobrave]

Dumb Ass Diaz.....this guy is a monkey. What happened to him? Sorry, too many beers, long week, and pissed off at this game.

[dogmanx23]

they are trying to hit everything out of the park just get hits dammit...

[GrandMasterB]

They can't all be gems! The Braves are 3-1 in Jo-Jo's starts and one bad one and the tides turn!

Oh, come on. You know that this one bad start obviously means he's not a big league pitcher. :rolleyes:

[DRbravesfan29]

They can't all be gems! The Braves are 3-1 in Jo-Jo's starts and one bad one and the tides turn!

i know...i have to agree that hes different from last year...but the braves better have to start looking for a # 3 pronto!!..

[JCStone7]

It's Wii time!

[jones2510]

well that sucks

[orlandobrave]

AWESOME! nice homer. BC should leave Yo Yo out there so that our relievers are rested for tomorrow.

[DRbravesfan29]

well..jo jo prepare for you next start..wherever it may be

[lavell12]

I miss Buddy Carlyle

[GrandMasterB]

AWESOME! nice homer. BC should leave Yo Yo out there so that our relievers are rested for tomorrow.

He's done after this inning -- if he even makes it that far. Already approaching 100 pitches and his spot is due up first in the bottom half of the inning.

[lavell12]

I hate the pitching matchups for this series.

[vnodnarb]

I'm not insinuating anything, I think Jo Jo should get more starts but here's an update from AAA...

Chuck's last start 7IP 8H 2ER (1.82 ERA overall - only 3 starts)
Morton's last start 6IP 6H 3ER (2.00 ERA overall)

[mholla]

atleast jo jo is out finally

[lavell12]

I don't give one crap about minor league numbers, we all know Chuck and Reyes dominate minor leaguers.

[Rip4144]

I don't give one crap about minor league numbers, we all know Chuck and Reyes dominate minor leaguers.

Trade them now while they have some value.

[lavell12]

That should have been done to Church.

[lavell12]

Trade them now while they have some value.

The more they suck in the mlb and don't dominate the minors the more their value shrinks.

[MPH]

The more they suck in the mlb and don't dominate the minors the more their value shrinks.
Yes, they quickly turn from "valuable prospect" to "failed major leaguer".

[Rip4144]

Anyone know what teams JoJo beat this year?

[GrandMasterB]

Anyone know what team JoJo beat this year?

Cincinnati and Oakland.

[Rip4144]

Thanks, one good team and one bad one

[GrandMasterB]

Oh no! Infante pinch hit for Chipper. Must mean there's a platoon on the horizon.

:D

[dogmanx23]

this is ugly i can't watch anymore

[GrandMasterB]

Stupid D'backs. This game is definitely going to mess with our Pythag record.

[DRbravesfan29]

On the bright Side, Soriano did good tonight in Double-A Mississippi:

1 IP, 0 H,0 BB, 1 SO

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[GrandMasterB]

Meanwhile, at least the Mets continue to stink. They're down, 2-0, after one inning in Colorado.

[DRbravesfan29]

Phils tied 1-1 in B6
Marlins losing 8-1 T8

..

[GrandMasterB]

Woo! McCann! Here come the 10-run rally.

[brnt247]

we just got owned

[GrandMasterB]

we just got owned

You ain't kidding. The good thing is, it only counts as one game and we just got off of a 5-game winning streak. They'll bounce back tomorrow.

[GrandMasterB]

So, the three stars tonight go to Reyes, Resop and Ring, right?

[vnodnarb]

You ain't kidding. The good thing is, it only counts as one game and we just got off of a 5-game winning streak. They'll bounce back tomorrow.

Blah! The Pythag Championship is slipping away.

[cjones1999]

Good for Doug Davis.

[vnodnarb]

Cheer up everyone, Wagner just blew his first save. Game is currently tied at 5, Wagner still pitching in the 9th.

[McCarroll21]

Hmm... I figured the gamethread would be huge when I returned because now everyone has something to bitch about. I was sitting there with the lady and was like, well, I'm glad I'm not on the site because now we suck again.

Best part about it is the Marlins and Phillies lost too so we didn't lose any real ground and we don't have to sit through an off-day to figure out what went wrong.

[vnodnarb]

Cheer up everyone, Wagner just blew his first save. Game is currently tied at 5, Wagner still pitching in the 9th.

Wagner got out of 1st and 3rd with 1 out to keep it tied. In the 10th, Reyes led off with a double, then promptly got picked off second base. Wright strikes out to end their half and on to B10 now. Now Wright has a throwing error to start the bottom half. Is there really any doubt they are trying to lose?

[McCarroll21]

What the hell? Cook pinch hits for the Rockies and strikes out, but Torrealba tried to steal third and was thrown out to end the inning.

To the 11th we go..

[vnodnarb]

What the hell? Cook pinch hits for the Rockies and strikes out, but Torrealba tried to steal third and was thrown out to end the inning.

To the 11th we go..

The Rockies don't want the hallow victory.

[McCarroll21]

To the bottom half we go, still tied. Does Wagner go out and pitch another inning?

Nope... Sanchez pitching now for the Mets.

[josephw000]

Best part about it is the Marlins and Phillies lost too so we didn't lose any real ground and we don't have to sit through an off-day to figure out what went wrong.

Story of 2007....we can win to move up in the division and we lose....it seems like when we win, the damn Marlins win...we lose...they lose or win.......we cant get it right....ugh....

[McCarroll21]

Story of 2007....we can win to move up in the division and we lose....it seems like when we win, the damn Marlins win...we lose...they lose or win.......we cant get it right....ugh....We were four games back on May 11. On May 23, we're 1.5 games back. We'll be okay. It's easy to bitch about not taking advantage of them losing, but why lose sight on the fact we're not going to win every night and we can go 5-1 and on the night we lose, we don't lose ground?

----

Bottom 13 in Colorado, still tied at 5.

[McCarroll21]

Marlins lose (27-20; --). Braves lose (26-22; 1.5). Phillies lose (27-23; 1.5). Mets lose (22-24; 4.5). Nationals win (21-28; 7).

[dogmanx23]

WOOT METS LOSE!

[731BravesFan]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< nods head at everybody.. see ya tommorrow guys

[Jsh1284]

We'll get em today. The AMAZING Jorge Campillo will be a strikes machine once again I hope, and he'll have the Backs off balance and swinging off-stride. Remember they K a lot. If he keeps throwing strikes and hitting those corners we'll keep the score low for our bats to take advantage! W00t!

[lmartin6]

We'll get em today. The AMAZING Jorge Campillo will be a strikes machine once again I hope, and he'll have the Backs off balance and swinging off-stride. Remember they K a lot. If he keeps throwing strikes and hitting those corners we'll keep the score low for our bats to take advantage! W00t!

that sounds like a good enough plan to me

[Mctaggart]

That's sweet that all the other east teams lost. Hopefully we can brush yesterday off and play well today.