May 29th: Braves (Campillo) at Brewers (McClung)

[lavell12]

hahahahahahahah

[PeytonAllen]

i think in yesterday's gamethread I called 7 runs today. lol

[vnodnarb]

Jorge busts out the whooping stick.

[josephw000]

Theres an ass whoopin..where were 3 of these for yesterday

[timmy]

:chop:

Way to be Jorge! Now K up so Brewers.

[lavell12]

i knew the braves would win in a blow out, after two close losses the braves always blow out the team the last day especially on the road.

[PeytonAllen]

Not at all. I'm happy for him. I wish he'd do it more often. I'd much rather the Braves be successful than me be right.

Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre you do. :)

I hope he picks it up. You can see him just being weighed down by the weight of expectations.

[JCStone7]

Campillo drove in as many runs as the Braves had in the first 2 games of this series! :bow: Jorge

[McCarroll21]

Branyan has some kind of power.

[JCStone7]

Well it's the 5th, Jorge will get 2 outs and walk someone and Bobby will get the hook :lol:

[GrandMasterB]

What just happened? Jorge Hershiser is not allowed to give up any runs!

[WaltDeezy]

that ball was mashed

[Jsh1284]

I'm well aware of that GMB but with our team not hitting a lick all series till that inning, I'm with the school of thought that says get as many runs as you can when you've got the chance. With that said it worked out fine with Corky hitting but I'd have made that move.

And Campillo gives up his first run as a starter. Thank goodness we got those five runs.

[josephw000]

Hes tired pull him!

[lavell12]

there goes the scorless steak, lucky Heishiser is off the hook.

[JCStone7]

Where's Bobby with the hook?

[timmy]

I've always had an unhealthy obsession with Russ Branyan. Maybe it's the Rob Deer type numbers, I don't know, I've always liked him though.

[vnodnarb]

I'm well aware of that GMB but with our team not hitting a lick all series till that inning, I'm with the school of thought that says get as many runs as you can when you've got the chance. With that said it worked out fine with Corky hitting but I'd have made that move.

And Campillo gives up his first run as a starter. Thank goodness we got those five runs.

I think if you do that, you could have Corky start again tomorrow and have McCann take him out for his 2nd at bat again. That way each would get a full game, but then you risk possibly getting Brian injured with no backup.

[lavell12]

I've always had an unhealthy obsession with Russ Branyan. Maybe it's the Rob Deer type numbers, I don't know, I've always liked him though.

did the braves sign him to like a minor league deal a year or two ago?

[Jsh1284]

They did. He played third in Spring Training in like 04 or 05 but he didn't make the cut.

[McCarroll21]

did the braves sign him to like a minor league deal a year or two ago?
Yeah. He got cut in spring training. He was with us the same year Matthews Jr. was. They both got cut.

[timmy]

Yeah I was a bit bummed. But he wasn't hitting for us, so it was justified.

[timmy]

KKKKKK

[WaltDeezy]

Jorge makes it through the 5th, lets get the bullpen going

[McCarroll21]

Nice Jorge! I'll take these five innings. I'll take the win, the one run and the 4 hits and 6 Ks for a mid-week filler.

[JCStone7]

Lucky you Mac, Campillo actually qualifies FTW!

[lavell12]

give jorge six and nothing more.

[cjones1999]

Let's go Sparky!

[McCarroll21]

Lucky you Mac, Campillo actually qualifies FTW!
Last time they took him out after four because of the blisters and Boyer ended up getting the win. I had them both lol

[Jsh1284]

He sure is establishing himself as a solid #4 starter. Nice, well pitched game.

The site isnt working well for me for some reason. I'm having connection issues. Keeps giving me an error when I post .. like half the time. That's annoying.

[timmy]

I hope Teix just blows up on the Great American Banbox, and hits about 4 homers in the next 3 days.

[JCStone7]

Please tell me Kelly didn't look at another one on the black?

[GrandMasterB]

Chipper made an out. Time to cut him.

[WaltDeezy]

he sure did

[McCarroll21]

The site isnt working well for me for some reason. I'm having connection issues. Keeps giving me an error when I post .. like half the time. That's annoying.I think that's something local. The site/server isn't causing that. It's not running at it's fastest speed, but it's not lagging much and certainly isn't giving any indication it would be giving any 404 errors.

[Jsh1284]

I wish I could say that, JC. However... heh.

Even though we lost two games this series I think we can rest easy because our pitching has been there all three games so far. We're GOING to start winning on the road and winning these one run games eventually if our pitching stays this solid all year.

Edit: Yeah Mc I think it's on my end. I think someone is messing with my connection. Either that or our ISP is having a fit because it's been like this for two days now.

[McCarroll21]

Let's finish off this game, go sweep Cincy for the second time in a matter of weeks and go home 4-2 on the road trip. :thumbsup:

[JCStone7]

I wish I could say that, JC. However... heh.

That's my pet peeve with Kelly :mad:

[McCarroll21]

Brewers production out of the 1 and 2 spots this year...

Batting 1st - .210/.329/.362 - .691 OPS
Batting 2nd - .240/.288/.430 - .717 OPS

I know we've had some problems with the leadoff spot, but think about if we had these problems?

[Jsh1284]

Long as he keeps roping balls all over the park tho I'll be happy with a few K's every so often =)

[McCarroll21]

This would be a nice time to use Carlyle for a couple innings instead of Bennett. If we're going to keep the extra pitcher on the staff, we might as well use him.

[Jsh1284]

Can someone explain to me how a Vegan vegetarian can get so fat? I mean, gah .. that's a lot-a-effing-TOFU!

[LOL_Braves]

I know I'm not the only one who noticed this, but I think it might be safe to say that the Braves are gonna be wearing mismatched uniforms (alt hat, primary jersey, primary hat, alt jersey) for the rest of this road trip if they win.

[WaltDeezy]

any chance we see soriano today?

[brnt247]

Can someone explain to me how a Vegan vegetarian can get so fat? I mean, gah .. that's a lot-a-effing-TOFU!

He decided this year to become a vegan.

[Jsh1284]

I think that's a fair assumption. I have NO problem with that, either. :D

Nice play, Corey Hart!

Ahh, I see. That one had me scratching my head. Thought he somehow packed that weight on without eating cheese or Brotworsts from the food court at the stadium. :)

[timmy]

Brewers, helping out our cause a bit.

[McCarroll21]

I guess that goes down as an OF assist for Jeff?

9-4-6 on the assist.

[LOL_Braves]

lol, that's one guy that I'd love to catch in a run-down.

1) Dimitri Young
2) David Ortiz
3) Prince Fielder

[gobravez]

I guess that goes down as an OF assist for Jeff?

9-4-6 on the assist.

Yeah, I think it would.

[JCStone7]

I guess that goes down as an OF assist for Jeff?

9-4-6 on the assist.

Fear the Francoeur, Kelly, Escobar connection!

[GrandMasterB]

lol, that's one guy that I'd love to catch in a run-down.

1) Dimitri Young
2) David Ortiz
3) Prince Fielder

No doubt. You'd instantly be cut though if you missed the tag on any of them.

[McCarroll21]

I think Norton is a better hitter right handed but has more pop left handed.

[lavell12]

if anyone cares the bulls are bringing doug collins back to coach

[McCarroll21]

Gabe Kapler is an awesome story.

[Jsh1284]

Welp without the roids, Kapler cant hit at all anymore but he can still get em in the outfield.

[JCStone7]

if anyone cares the bulls are bringing doug collins back to coach

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/jcstone07/Randoms/deadhorseftw.gif

[timmy]

Corky just can't catch a break today, or ever. .O77 BA.

[Rip4144]

if anyone cares the bulls are bringing doug collins back to coach

Ahhhh, No.

[McCarroll21]

Keep going after Branyan with the hook. He's never seen a pitch he didn't like.

[McCarroll21]

The radar guns are all messed up. SS's gun said 92 and the stadium gun said 90. The stadium gun said 92 and SS's gun said 88.

[timmy]

This ump really doesn't give the high strike at all.

[Rip4144]

Boyer 19 pitches only 7 strikes

[WaltDeezy]

atta boy manny

[McCarroll21]

Nice work, Manny! Let's add a couple and get out of Milwaukee!

[Jsh1284]

Good morning good afternoon good night! Way to throw strikes Manny!

[timmy]

I know I was a pretty hard on Acosta earlier on, but he's slowly growing on me, every outing he doesn't walk batters.

[Chief Knockahoma]

so uh...let's hold on to this one boys.

[timmy]

Good way to start things, Infante.

[McCarroll21]

C'mon Kelly! Get him in!

[Jsh1284]

Esco is going after way, WAY too many first pitches. I really would like to see him get moved down in the lineup and let Blanco lead off. Blanco THEN Escobar.

[WaltDeezy]

Kelly with the backwards K, again

[Jsh1284]

Tough lefty. Can't blame Kelly for that one.

[McCarroll21]

Kelly with the backwards K, again
Maybe he can start hitting slow rollers on the first pitch like Yunel!

[BravesFan7689]

Come on Tex. Let's extend this lead. Get another 3 run homer.

[timmy]

Chipper's OBP for the game, .800

Not too shabby.

[BravesFan7689]

Bases juiced for Manny!

[Nasadega]

Chipper's OBP for the game, .800

Not too shabby.

He's never gonna go below .500 again

[McCarroll21]

Manny's got a nice looking swing. I say air it out and try to go deep here.

[Nasadega]

Pull a Campillo Manny!

[timmy]

Work a walk!

[LOL_Braves]

D'oh.

[BravesFan7689]

At least Manny hit the ball. Come out and strike out the side now.

[timmy]

Does Senor Soriano get to work the ninth today?

[WaltDeezy]

1 down

[Nasadega]

Acosta better work 'em 1-2-3 so Bobby doesn't look like an idiot for letting him hit!

[WaltDeezy]

2 down

[McCarroll21]

Strikeout Acosta reporting for duty.

[lavell12]

you guys think there is any chance with smoltz and co. coming back to the pen that we could package Boyer and Ring in a deal to get a good bat off the bench. Teams need relief pitching and would def a lefty who can get lefties out and Boyer was rumored before the season as a target by some other teams.

[WaltDeezy]

At least Manny hit the ball. Come out and strike out the side now.

:bow:

[lavell12]

acosta saying he doesn't care is soriano is back he will dominate.

[timmy]

Ring can go, but Boyer belongs here.

[Nasadega]

you guys think there is any chance with smoltz and co. coming back to the pen that we could package Boyer and Ring in a deal to get a good bat off the bench. Teams need relief pitching and would def a lefty who can get lefties out and Boyer was rumored before the season as a target by some other teams.
Trade one of the best strikeouts pitchers in the NL for a pine rider? You're insane.

[Rip4144]

Does Bobby let Acosta pitch the 9th?

[lavell12]

Ring can go, but Boyer belongs here.

ya but boyer will be resorting to mop up duty with acosta, soriano, smoltz, and gonzo infront of him.

[McCarroll21]

you guys think there is any chance with smoltz and co. coming back to the pen that we could package Boyer and Ring in a deal to get a good bat off the bench.Why would we want another bat on the bench? We have a good bench (just not when we're having to play them in starting roles).

We just designated a damn good bat because he didn't have a spot on our bench.

[lavell12]

Trade one of the best strikeouts pitchers in the NL for a pine rider? You're insane.

my point is boyer won't pitch much in close games with the three headed monster plus acosta.

[lavell12]

Why would we want another bat on the bench? We have a good bench (just not when we're having to play them in starting roles).

We just designated a damn good bat because he didn't have a spot on our bench.

no we designated him b/c he doesn't have a position. i'm saying boyer will be like our 5th or 6th best reliever. i think a good pinch hitter has more value than a 5th or 6th reliever.

[Nasadega]

my point is boyer won't pitch much in close games with the three headed monster plus acosta.

Boyer > Acosta, and I'll take a K in the 6th inning anyway.

[lavell12]

okay not boyer than, how about ring, he gets lefties out and other teams need that. don't just DFA he.

[lavell12]

Boyer > Acosta, and I'll take a K in the 6th inning anyway.

that is why acosta just saved boyer's arse.

[timmy]

ya but boyer will be resorting to mop up duty with acosta, soriano, smoltz, and gonzo infront of him.

So What that's pretty nasty mop-up duty 30 K to 8 BB. Boyer's for real. I'll let him be our 5th inning guy, Acosta 6th, 7-8th for Gonzalez and Soriano and 9th for Smoltz, and then Bennett can bounce around and do long relief and prevent people from pitching back to back days and generally be Jeff Bennett. There's no such thing as too much pitching depth.

Boyer can mop up and pick up all those comeback wins will get win we score 10 runs a game throughout July.

[Chief Knockahoma]

so if we actually win in June...does that mean that road games are our new June?

[Enoch]

Was Campillo taken out due to blisters again?

[timmy]

Kelly it's RBI-time!

[lavell12]

I think a good bench player will be needed more than a 5th inning guy (if there is such a thing). Plus Boyer isn't a long reliever that is Bennett.

This isn't a critism of Boyer here is just that he won't be needed as much as a good bat.

[McCarroll21]

that is why acosta just saved boyer's arse.
Boyer's saved Acosta this year, too. Boyer's thrown 5.1 innings in his last four appearances in the last six games. He's pitched in 29 games now.

Boyer's fine. He's getting over worked, but the fact Bobby's gone to him more times than anyone else in the pen should say something.

Where does a good bat fit on the bench? Where will he be used that Norton and Gotay wouldn't? We just need a left fielder so we can use our bench as a bench instead of starting one of them out in left field.

[BravesFan7689]

Bases juiced again. Let's get the grand slam Kelly!

[timmy]

Boyer's saved Acosta this year, too. Boyer's thrown 5.1 innings in his last four appearances in the last six games. He's pitched in 29 games now.

Boyer's fine. He's getting over worked, but the fact Bobby's gone to him more times than anyone else in the pen should say something.

Where does a good bat fit on the bench? Where will he be used that Norton and Gotay wouldn't? We just need a left fielder so we can use our bench as a bench instead of starting one of them out in left field.

Well said.

[McCarroll21]

Was Campillo taken out due to blisters again?
No, just still not stretched out yet.

[lavell12]

Boyer's saved Acosta this year, too. Boyer's thrown 5.1 innings in his last four appearances in the last six games. He's pitched in 29 games now.

Boyer's fine. He's getting over worked, but the fact Bobby's gone to him more times than anyone else in the pen should say something.

Where does a good bat fit on the bench?

so we shouldn't have good a bat on the bench. there are guys who have made careers out of pinch hitting.

like i said it isn't a dig at boyer is just saying when everyone is healthy he won't be needed as often.

plus like you said he has been overworked.

[timmy]

Tavarez es el doucho.

[McCarroll21]

Thanks Tavarez. Good thing you weren't behind the catcher backing up the throw like you were supposed to be.

[Enoch]

No, just still not stretched out yet.

What was his desired number for today 80? 75?

[BravesFan7689]

Wow...Tavarez just let us get an extra run possibly.

[josephw000]

I love Kelly Johnson....

[Nasadega]

Cmon Larry boost the most important stat in baseball : the almighty RBI

[Jsh1284]

Two more right there. Good to see us not leaving guys on base. Now we can carry some of that momentum that we got today from all this scoring, walking, and hitting. Let's finish this one up, get the heck outta Milwakee and bash the Reds. Whaddaya say?

What are you talkin about, man? Acosta is the odd man out in the pen when the big 3 get back. He's got options and Boyer has been just as impressive as Acosta. We'll keep Boyer as our 6th inning guy .. and that's the right move.

[gobravez]

Can we take 4 of our 8 runs today and put 2 on game 1 and 2 on game 2?

[Nasadega]

Damnit Larry, 3 LOB, you suck :(

[timmy]

Cmon Larry boost the most important stat in baseball : the almighty RBI

Or the most situational stat in baseball...

[McCarroll21]

so we shouldn't have good a bat on the bench. there are guys who have made careers out of pinch hitting.We do have those guys on our bench. It's hard to get much better of a bench than what we have. The problem is they're currently out in the field instead of on the bench.

plus like you said he has been overworked.And he's about to be bumped down the totem pole, so he won't be.

[Chief Knockahoma]

Soriano!

[BravesFan7689]

A Soriano sighting!

[WaltDeezy]

lets go raf

[lavell12]

agree to disagree.

[josephw000]

Soriano!!!!!

[McCarroll21]

Well, let's rename the bullpen the K-Train.

[Nasadega]

ComebacK!

[timmy]

Acosta can go down and help Richmond get back to playing good baseball by closing out games for them. We're trying to defend a title here, an International League Title.:D

[lavell12]

We do have those guys on our bench. It's hard to get much better of a bench than what we have. The problem is they're currently out in the field instead of on the bench.

And he's about to be bumped down the totem pole, so he won't be.


I would like a good right handed bat off the bench, Norton and Gotay are better lefty, Corky can't hit and if Diaz is in LF we don't have another Right handed bat.

[McCarroll21]

What was his desired number for today 80? 75?
Probably 75-80 and he left with 73. He started showing signs of being a little tired in the fifth.

I think he's getting there, but that start he had to leave with blisters set him back a start.

[Nasadega]

Below the letters and it's a ball, hello blue?

[Nasadega]

I would like a good right handed bat off the bench, Norton and Gotay are better lefty, Corky can't hit and if Diaz is in LF we don't have another Right handed bat.

You really think it's more important to have some guy trying to have little impact on a game every 57th game than a closer-type pitcher pitching the 6th inning? :rolleyes:

[lavell12]

You really think it's more important to have some guy trying to have little impact on a game every 57th game than a closer-type pitcher pitching the 6th inning? :rolleyes:

i don't consider boyer a closer type. plus acosta could do that.

[McCarroll21]

Winner!

[timmy]

Cubs in Rays with the best records in baseball, are we in some sort of parallel universe.

Good game boys, lets take it to the Reds, keep those bats warm, I have a feeling Teixiera's going huge in Cincy

[dogmanx23]

WOOT Braves WIN!

<<<<<<<<< gives everyone high fives good game see ya tomorrow GO BRAVES!

[lavell12]

good game guys, campillo, soriano, acosta, and bennet were great. teixeir woke up and every body hit.

[Nasadega]

i don't consider boyer a closer type. plus acosta could do that.

30 innings, 25 hits, 6 walks, 30 strikeouts before today's game, how do you call that?

anyway, good win, 9 runs in 3 hours, that's effin quick!

[DRbravesfan29]

Wooooooo Braves Win Braves WIN !!!:beer::beer:...Welcome BACK Raffy!!!!!!!!

[jones2510]

Woot! Just got a text saying braves won :) I'll watch highligts when i get home.:beer:

[timmy]

i don't consider boyer a closer type. plus acosta could do that.

I'm not sure if the Boyer/Acosta argument is going to be put to bed any time soon but the numbers certainly weigh in Boyer's favor thus far.

Coming into today...

Acosta- 25.7 IP, 22H, 3HR, 15K, 12BB
Boyer- 30.7 IP, 25H, 2HR, 30K, 8BB

[GoBraves2K8]

Your winning totals for today's game are: 8 runs on 12 hits with no errors and 13 left on base for the Braves; 1 run, 6 hits, 1 error and 7 men left for the Brewers.

Winning Pitcher: Jorge Campillo(2-0, 0.99 ERA; 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R(Earned), 6 K)
Losing Pitcher: Seth McClung(2-2, 4.80 ERA; 4 2/3 IP, 8 H, 6 R(All earned), 6 BB, 1 K)
Home Runs: M. Teixeira (ATL, 6); R. Branyan (MIL, 1)

Attendance at Miller Park: 33,334
Time of Game: 2:56

[McCarroll21]

Ruben Gotay playing translator for Campillo!

[JCStone7]

Acosta- 25.7 IP, 22H, 3HR, 15K, 12BB
Boyer- 30.7 IP, 25H, 2HR, 30K, 8BB

Yeah Boyer blows! :rolleyes:

[vnodnarb]

How did Soriano look, anyone get his top velocity?

[McCarroll21]

They talked on Braves Live after the game about Campillo's blisters. Supposedly the one on his middle finger did start to open back up. He didn't act like it was something that'd prevent him from making his next start.

[McCarroll21]

How did Soriano look, anyone get his top velocity?
The guns were off today. Sometimes they'd be +3-4 from the stadium gun and sometimes they'd be -3-4 from the stadium gun.

Gameday shows him around 92-94 with the fastball and his three sliders were 86, 83, 83. His first fastball was 91, but after throwing a few pitches he was consistent at 93, 94.

[jones2510]

LA almost scored in the 1st against mets but Pierre thrown out at the plate ugh

[jones2510]

mets up 2-0 in the 3rd wright homer

[vnodnarb]

<center>
</center>HIGHEST BATTING AVERAGE
THRU MAY 28 (LAST 50 SEASONS)
(Min.: 165 plate appearances)

<!-- end top part --> <!-- begin table --> <table class="left" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="io-columnHeaders"> <td>AVG</td> <td>PLAYER</td> <td>YEAR</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.448</td> <td>Rod Carew</td> <td>1983</td> </tr> <tr class="io-evenRow"> <td>.432</td> <td>Rico Carty</td> <td>1970</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.427</td> <td>Hank Aaron</td> <td>1959</td> </tr> <tr class="io-evenRow"> <td>.418</td> <td>Chipper Jones</td> <td>2008</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.415</td> <td>Todd Helton</td> <td>2000</td> </tr> <tr class="io-evenRow"> <td>.409</td> <td>Larry Walker</td> <td>1997</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.405</td> <td>Rod Carew</td> <td>1974</td> </tr> <tr class="io-evenRow"> <td>.402</td> <td>Tony Gwynn</td> <td>1997</td></tr></tbody></table>

[GrandMasterB]

<center>
</center>HIGHEST BATTING AVERAGE
THRU MAY 28 (LAST 50 SEASONS)
(Min.: 165 plate appearances)

<!-- end top part --> <!-- begin table --> <table class="left" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="io-columnHeaders"> <td>AVG</td> <td>PLAYER</td> <td>YEAR</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.448</td> <td>Rod Carew</td> <td>1983</td> </tr> <tr class="io-evenRow"> <td>.432</td> <td>Rico Carty</td> <td>1970</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.427</td> <td>Hank Aaron</td> <td>1959</td> </tr> <tr class="io-evenRow"> <td>.418</td> <td>Chipper Jones</td> <td>2008</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.415</td> <td>Todd Helton</td> <td>2000</td> </tr> <tr class="io-evenRow"> <td>.409</td> <td>Larry Walker</td> <td>1997</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.405</td> <td>Rod Carew</td> <td>1974</td> </tr> <tr class="io-evenRow"> <td>.402</td> <td>Tony Gwynn</td> <td>1997</td></tr></tbody></table>

And even with an average that high, Chipper was still able to raise it to .420 today. Yeah, he's smokin'.

[vnodnarb]

I'll just post the link to the article because it's a pretty good read about being at the 1/3rd mark in the season...

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page=rumblings

[DRbravesfan29]

Mets now winning 6-3 in T6th

[vnodnarb]

Continuing at this pace, the Braves will end up at 87-75.

[McCarroll21]

Continuing at this pace, the Braves will end up at 87-75.
..but where do we stand in the Pythag Championship?

[vnodnarb]

..but where do we stand in the Pythag Championship?

On pace for 96-66 and t-4th overall in the majors.

[McCarroll21]

On pace for 96-66 and t-4th overall in the majors.
That's what I'm talking about! :)

[gobravez]

Mets now winning 6-3 in T6th

are they still playing the fish?

[Chief Knockahoma]

are they still playing the fish?
nope, the Communists.

and the Metropolitans wons 8 - 4.

[McCarroll21]

Randy Johnson has tied Clemens for #2 all-time on the strikeout list. He'll have to wait for his next start to get it. I think they said his next one would come in Milwaukee, so do Weeks or Cameron strikeout to give Randy sole possession of second?

[MPH]

Randy Johnson has tied Clemens for #2 all-time on the strikeout list. He'll have to wait for his next start to get it. I think they said his next one would come in Milwaukee, so do Weeks or Cameron strikeout to give Randy sole possession of second?
Yeah, Cameron and Weeks are dying to be the answer to an esoteric sports-trivia question, becoming to Johnson a poor man's version of what Downing is to Hank!:rolleyes: