June 25th: Braves (Campillo) vs. Brewers (Suppan)

[MSU Bulldog]

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The Milwaukee Brewers have never had an easy time scoring runs on the road against the Atlanta Braves, so the only way to compensate for that is with outstanding pitching. That formula has been working well for the Brewers, who have a chance to sweep a series at Atlanta for the first time in their history when the teams conclude a three-game set Wednesday. Milwaukee (43-34) is 14-22 all-time at Atlanta, averaging just 3.72 runs per game. Four runs are all the Brewers have been able to muster in each of the first two games of this series, but they have held the Braves (38-41) to a total of four.
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Jorge Campillo


RHP
(2-2) 2.54 ERA



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Braves: Campillo was hit hard by the Mariners on Friday night, allowing four runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. He took the loss, his second of the season. Campillo exited in the seventh after allowing the go-ahead run to score and two baserunners to reach base. The 29-year-old right-hander allowed four doubles, and five others reached the warning track. Campillo hasn't won since May 29, which coincidentally came against the Brewers. In that start, he allowed one run on four hits in five innings.

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Jeff Suppan


RHP
(4-5) 3.92 ERA



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Brewers: Suppan had his shortest start in 10 years, as he didn't make it out of the second inning against the Orioles on Friday. The first three batters of the game singled, eight Orioles came to the plate and four runs scored in the inning. Suppan notched two outs in the top of the second inning, but was knocked out of the game when two more runs scored and he walked the bases loaded. The right-hander ended up with a final line of six runs on seven hits, with two walks and one strikeout in 1 1/3 innings.

<table class="bgBdr" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="bgHdr1Away"><td colspan="6">Starting Lineup Brewers
</td></tr><tr class="bgC"><td colspan="6">Season (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:%20switchLineupStatsAway%28%27seasonAway%27%2 9;) | Against Opposing Pitcher (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:%20switchLineupStatsAway%28%27oppPitcherAway% 27%29;)</td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 307px; height: 211px;" class="bgBdr" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="bgHdr3" align="center"><td align="left">Name</td><td>AVG</td><td>HR</td><td>RBI</td><td>SB</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">1. R Weeks (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7213), 2B</td><td>.213</td><td>7</td><td>21</td><td>11</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">2. C Counsell (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=5547), SS</td><td>.250</td><td>1</td><td>8</td><td>2</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">3. R Braun (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=8034), LF</td><td>.287</td><td>20</td><td>57</td><td>8</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">4. P Fielder (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7290), 1B</td><td>.283</td><td>16</td><td>42</td><td>1</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">5. C Hart (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7336), RF</td><td>.290</td><td>12</td><td>47</td><td>10</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">6. R Branyan (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=6149), 3B</td><td>.297</td><td>10</td><td>17</td><td>0</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">7. M Cameron (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=5492), CF</td><td>.218</td><td>12</td><td>28</td><td>5</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">8. M Rivera (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=6820), C</td><td>.324</td><td>1</td><td>7</td><td>1</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">9. J Suppan (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=5454), P</td><td>.077</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table class="bgBdr" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="bgHdr1Home"><td colspan="6">Starting Lineup Braves
</td></tr><tr class="bgC"><td colspan="6">Season (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:%20switchLineupStatsHome%28%27seasonHome%27%2 9;) | Against Opposing Pitcher (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:%20switchLineupStatsHome%28%27oppPitcherHome% 27%29;)</td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 304px; height: 223px;" class="bgBdr" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="bgHdr3" align="center"><td align="left">Name</td><td>AVG</td><td>HR</td><td>RBI</td><td>SB</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">1. G Blanco (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7937), CF</td><td>.242</td><td>1</td><td>13</td><td>6</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">2. R Gotay (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7396), 3B</td><td>.226</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>1</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">3. K Johnson (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7558), 2B</td><td>.280</td><td>7</td><td>31</td><td>7</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">4. M Teixeira (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=6788), 1B</td><td>.274</td><td>14</td><td>57</td><td>0</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">5. B McCann (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7569), C</td><td>.305</td><td>14</td><td>44</td><td>1</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">6. O Infante (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7016), SS</td><td>.275</td><td>1</td><td>11</td><td>0</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">7. J Francoeur (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7594), RF</td><td>.247</td><td>8</td><td>41</td><td>0</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">8. B Jones (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=8143), LF</td><td>.308</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td></tr><tr class="bgC" align="center"><td align="left">9. J Campillo (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/player?statsId=7548), P</td><td>.167</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table>

[timmy]

Braves are 11-3 in Home day games so maybe we won't get swept by the damn Brewers.

[MSU Bulldog]

I hope Campillo is ready to pitch a CG shutout. :rolleyes:

[josephw000]

WTF is up with that lineup again?......ugh

[MSU Bulldog]

Thanks, whoever fixed that!

[MSU Bulldog]

WTF is up with that lineup again?......ugh

Is that not a Murderers Row or what? :rolleyes:

[jones2510]

Lets go Braves!



:chop:

[MSU Bulldog]

It's daytime. Here's to Francoeur bringing his bat today!

:bravesflag2:

[dogmanx23]

DAMN!!! i can't watch this....... BOOOOOOOOO GO BRAVES!

[josephw000]

Hopefully we'll find some offense pre-8th inning......

[MSU Bulldog]

DAMN!!! i can't watch this....... BOOOOOOOOO GO BRAVES!

Yeah I'm at work and about to go to lunch.

[josephw000]

5 more minutes till doomsday.

[charpotsss]

Hopefully we'll find some offense pre-8th inning......

i wouldnt get my hopes up too much :rolleyes:

[dogmanx23]

Yeah I'm at work and about to go to lunch.


OH yay my mlb.tv actually works today at work so i do get to watch this. :)

[JCStone7]

I thought everyone had that good feeling again? :rolleyes:

[charpotsss]

OH yay my mlb.tv actually works today at work so i do get to watch this. :)

NOT FAIR! the opening ad worked for me, but it wouldn't connect to the game itself.

[timmy]

JJ is awful.

[SamtheBravesFan]

I thought everyone had that good feeling again? :rolleyes:

I don't think that's going to happen for a while.

[McCarroll21]

Woo! :chop:

[timmy]

I'm curious to see how Campillo fares in his second start against these guys.

[McCarroll21]

So who thinks the sore shoulder is more of a 'you can't be doing that crap' kind of injury.

[LarryWayne10]

a) Yunel benched. you need a rest when prince fielder beats you to a bag

b) peachtree tv sucks, chip caray can suck it

c) NICE PLAY KELLY GO BRAVES!!!!!

[timmy]

Nice play Kage!

In other news, there is one fan around home plate that I think we're going to hear all day long.

[McCarroll21]

Kelly with a good defensive play. Go figure.

[ATlinVA]

good play kj

[LarryWayne10]

wow BJ played that fly ball correctly...good day already!

[timmy]

Kelly with a good defensive play. Go figure.

When you consider that he threw him out from left field, it might be the best play I've ever seen.

[charpotsss]

hey, we might make it out of the first without an error! omg!

[McCarroll21]

wow BJ played that fly ball correctly...good day already!
LOL! Don't be so quick to judge... :)

[LarryWayne10]

When you consider that he threw him out from left field, it might be the best play I've ever seen.


left field? i didn't see that...kelly must be playing ss today?

[timmy]

K 1-2-3. Alright!

[McCarroll21]

When you consider that he threw him out from left field, it might be the best play I've ever seen.
Uh oh... We're in business today, folks! We have Ben Johan Campillo on the mound.

[LarryWayne10]

LOL! Don't be so quick to judge... :)

HAHA!!! can i be quick to say that the manning nfl commercial is getting old already. i would unplug peyton's life support if given the chance

[ATlinVA]

When you consider that he threw him out from left field, it might be the best play I've ever seen.
yawn good one

[timmy]

left field? i didn't see that...kelly must be playing ss today?

Kelly's always played LF you didn't know? :D

[McCarroll21]

left field? i didn't see that...kelly must be playing ss today?
Running joke on the site.

Someone said he's not a 2B, he's a LF. So now we poke jokes saying he does everything from LF. I guess that's the short summary. :)

[LarryWayne10]

KJ: on-base hitter batting 3rd today.

Frenchy: power hitter chillin in the 7th spot AFTER infante...

hmm?

[McCarroll21]

GO-Tay!

[McCarroll21]

KJ: on-base hitter batting 3rd today.

Frenchy: power hitter chillin in the 7th spot AFTER infante...

hmm?
Francoeur's a power hitter? His slugging percentage is one of the worst on the team (only Yunel is worse among qualifiers). KJ is best suited to bat third, he's Chipper-lite.

[LarryWayne10]

Running joke on the site.

Someone said he's not a 2B, he's a LF. So now we poke jokes saying he does everything from LF. I guess that's the short summary. :)


gotcha, thank you...i do know, however, how often kelly and brandon jones are confused so...:D

[timmy]

KJ: on-base hitter batting 3rd today.

Frenchy: power hitter chillin in the 7th spot AFTER infante...

hmm?

.399 SLG = Power hitter?

[McCarroll21]

The only injury ailing Yunel is his feelings.

Good inning guys! :rolleyes:

[LarryWayne10]

Francoeur's a power hitter? His slugging percentage is one of the worst on the team (only Yunel is worse among qualifiers). KJ is best suited to bat third, he's Chipper-lite.


ehh i realize he's struggling but based on frenchy's rookie season i definetly presumed different 3 years from then...

this lineup may be what's working now, just not what it should be based on the player's potential

[LarryWayne10]

.399 SLG = Power hitter?

suppposed...supposed...

[timmy]

Alright Campy, keep it going.

[LarryWayne10]

somewhere charlie morton is hatin on today's D

NICE PLAY TEX!

[timmy]

suppposed...supposed...

I'd agree that Francoeur deserves be the Braves rightfielder...The Richmond Braves.

[McCarroll21]

suppposed...supposed...
Yeah. I think we're all disappointed he's never taken a step in the right direction. The bad thing is now he's gotta take three of them instead of just one.

[ATlinVA]

ehh i realize he's struggling but based on frenchy's rookie season i definetly presumed different 3 years from then...

Just want to pat myself on the back for getting a Cann jersey instead of a Frenchy jersey

[LarryWayne10]

I'd agree that Francoeur deserves be the Braves rightfielder...The Richmond Braves.


YOU DON'T MEAN THAT!!!! :(

[ATlinVA]

THERE IT IS BABY! WOOOOOOOO!

[brnt247]

Really surprised to see Mac in there behind the plate.

[timmy]

YOU DON'T MEAN THAT!!!! :(

Except for the part where I actually do. :rolleyes:

In other news keep dealing Campy...6 down 21 to go...

[McCarroll21]

YOU DON'T MEAN THAT!!!! :(
He's correct. The difference in Francoeur and Perry right now would be minimal. Perry would have to platoon with someone though. Perry/Jones or Perry/Norton in the outfield would look better right now than Francoeur. Jeff's in a vicious cycle right now where the only thing he can do is experience more failure. He needs to be put in a spot to succeed and right now that's not here.

[ATlinVA]

Really surprised to see Mac in there behind the plate.
You didn't get enough of Abe last night? I think Bobby did.

[timmy]

What, I was planning on a HR there?

I guess that's the next 3 AB.

[McCarroll21]

Really surprised to see Mac in there behind the plate.
I was quite surprised, too. The off days tomorrow and Monday are probably a big factor.

[timmy]

Does Mac ever not the ball hard, even his outs are good swings.

[McCarroll21]

Geez! Now our replacements need replacements! He may be one of our best players right now.

[DRbravesfan29]

for the love of everything...he's injured...

[dogmanx23]

And another bits the Dust Brent Lillibridge come on down..

[mark]

So... do these guys stretch before the game or what?

[timmy]

I hope he's just cramped up, this sucks.

[McCarroll21]

If all his groundouts to short were like that one, I'd take it. Keep hitting the ball that hard. That'd have gotten through for a hit in Toronto.

[ATlinVA]

keep it up campy

[byrdy224]

Considering their current pace, the Bravos were more than due for another injury. This is just ridiculous.

[SgtPepper]

at least he hit the ball hard that time. He's got to be frustrated to no end.

[brnt247]

If all his groundouts to short were like that one, I'd take it. Keep hitting the ball that hard. That'd have gotten through for a hit in Toronto.

Not if McDonald was playing, that guy might be the best infielder in the game. At least he is hitting line drives, if he keeps hitting it hard, he'll start producing some doubles and extra base hits.

[DRbravesfan29]

Look!!! an error

[timmy]

The defense is a joke again. BJones should've caught that, and the two bunts...geezus christ.

[McCarroll21]

Not if McDonald was playing, that guy might be the best infielder in the game. At least he is hitting line drives, if he keeps hitting it hard, he'll start producing some doubles and extra base hits.
I think it gets through regardless on the turf and it definitely gets through if Eckstein is playing.

[timmy]

PTV being shitty...

[McCarroll21]

Woo! Bring the Bugs Bunny change here and strike him out!

[McCarroll21]

PTV being shitty...
Do not adjust your television set, we are aware of the problem. It is not a problem of Peachtree TV, it's just the product on TV.

[timmy]

Anybody else having issues with Peachtree...you know other than having to listen to Chip Carey

[DRbravesfan29]

this is comical...im out..

[McCarroll21]

Brent should have just trapped the ball with his ear.

[McCarroll21]

As far as anyone who wondered about the book on Campillo, this is the second time he's faced the Brewers and everything they hit is hit hard.

[ATlinVA]

this is comical...im out..
that was fast

[SamtheBravesFan]

this is comical...im out..

Sweet, a new record. :)

[McCarroll21]

that was fast
Just means less griping for the rest of us. :thumbsup:

They may be tough to watch but damn if you don't know we're all going to watch them again Friday regardless of today (assuming we're in a spot we can). Be frustrated all you want, but most of us here block off three hours a day to watch them play. If you're still doing that, it can't be too bad.

They may be going bad but they're still our passion. Have fun with it.

[ATlinVA]

answer back bravos

[ahmed5456]

Just means less griping for the rest of us. :thumbsup:

They may be tough to watch but damn if you don't know we're all going to watch them again Friday regardless of today (assuming we're in a spot we can). Be frustrated all you want, but most of us here block off three hours a day to watch them play. If you're still doing that, it can't be too bad.

They may be going bad but they're still our passion. Have fun with it. YEA!!!!!!!

[brnt247]

Bottom 3 and we're down by 2 against Jeff Suppan.... yeh, the game is absolutely over.

[WaltDeezy]

They may be going bad but they're still our passion. Have fun with it.

My sentiments exactly

[SamtheBravesFan]

Bottom 3 and we're down by 2 against Justin Suppan.... yeh, the game is absolutely over.

I don't know about a Justin Suppan, but Jeff Suppan is pitching pretty well so far.

[ATlinVA]

woowoo campillo

[McCarroll21]

The pitcher hits and the leadoff man tries to bunt him over. Something funny about that to anyone else?

[McCarroll21]

The pitcher hits and the leadoff man tries to bunt him over. Something funny about that to anyone else?
..and then they throw over with the pitcher on.

[PeytonAllen]

A basehit by Blanco, be on the look out for the other Three Horsemen.

[brnt247]

I don't know about a Justin Suppan, but Jeff Suppan is pitching pretty well so far.

Good call =)

[McCarroll21]

Let's go Ruben!

[McCarroll21]

Ugh! The tie is Torii Hunter's fault. If he just wouldn't have robbed Bonds of a homer during that game...

[PeytonAllen]

Come on KJ!

[McCarroll21]

Kelly's already 0-2? Hell I know he's playing 2B and LF but is he batting twice too?

[PeytonAllen]

come on Johnson swing the bat.

[ATlinVA]

"Come on Blue, that was three feet off the plate."

Who else is hearing this?

[McCarroll21]

If you're going to bitch about the AL getting homefield because of the All-Star game but say it should be based on Interleague instead, what the hell does it solve?

Yeah, home field going to the winner of the all-star is a joke, but basing it on Interleague play will give you the same result so quit your bitchin!

[McCarroll21]

"Come on Blue, that was three feet off the plate."

Who else is hearing this?
:wave:

Someone started early. I think Stoney secretly took off work today.

[PhantomsCV]

Good job Kage.

[McCarroll21]

Here comes DR to say, "I left and come back to see we're tied. Maybe I should leave more often."

[ATlinVA]

Forget this. I hate ties. I'm out.

[josephw000]

We still cant figure out how to score eh?

N/M ESPN.com hadnt updated yet :)

[cjones1999]

Here comes DR to say, "I left and come back to see we're tied. Maybe I should leave more often."
Heh, i thought this would be a situation to say "Mccarroll........Confidence??" :)

[McCarroll21]

Forget this. I hate ties. I'm out.
No doubt. Screw this game! :D

[McCarroll21]

Heh, i thought this would be a situation to say "Mccarroll........Confidence??" :)
LOL! I don't believe in confidence anymore. I just watch and hope for the best.

[PeytonAllen]

If you're going to bitch about the AL getting homefield because of the All-Star game but say it should be based on Interleague instead, what the hell does it solve?

Yeah, home field going to the winner of the all-star is a joke, but basing it on Interleague play will give you the same result so quit your bitchin!

I like giving it to the winner of interleague games, at least it's won in real games, where people can put and keep their best people on the field.

Personally I would like to see Interleague be every other year. Even the Yanks playing the Mets has lost something. Make it every other year.

In the non-IL years, i'd like to see the fans, players, managers, etc elect team members but have the two highest vote getters set the lineup. Essentially it's a pick up game. That could be fun.

And in the IL years, you do US vs. the World.

[brnt247]

I have confidence with Chipper, McCann, Kelly, and Teixeira(lately). That's about it...

[brnt247]

I'll tell you the Mets vs. Yanks hasn't lost any flavor around here.

[PhantomsCV]

this is the 2nd year (at least) in a row that the Braves are playing an NL team on an interleague time.

[PeytonAllen]

I'll tell you the Mets vs. Yanks hasn't lost any flavor around here.

Really?

I used to care about those being outside of NY, but now it's "eh." But it's all about the attendance.

At this point it's just jarring. "oh we're playing the Blue Jays next." Why? Is it really a treat for Toronto to see the Braves play this year? If you do it every other year, in theory it keeps it fresh and you can promote to your home base the teams you'll be seeing more.

[timmy]

KKKKK

[brnt247]

Really?

I used to care about those being outside of NY, but now it's "eh." But it's all about the attendance.

At this point it's just jarring. "oh we're playing the Blue Jays next." Why? Is it really a treat for Toronto to see the Braves play this year? If you do it every other year, in theory it keeps it fresh and you can promote to your home base the teams you'll be seeing more.

I see what you mean, for most teams playing an AL team is just like playing a team from another division. None of it is that big of a deal, but for the cities that have 2 teams or states that have 2 teams it's a pretty big deal.

[GrandMasterB]

Amazing gamethread so far. I see about 10 pages of whining and then about one or two posts when we score. :lol:

[josephw000]

Campillo? Where you goin?

[timmy]

Amazing gamethread so far. I see about 10 pages of whining and then about one or two posts when we score. :lol:

We're all like that one bleacher bum in the Major League movies that never had anything positive to say about the team. We're just jaded.

[PeytonAllen]

I see what you mean, for most teams playing an AL team is just like playing a team from another division. None of it is that big of a deal, but for the cities that have 2 teams or states that have 2 teams it's a pretty big deal.

Yeah.

I think its time to tweak the setup. The games have to mean something. Put homefield on them, then at least it's a seasonal build-up. In theory, the AS game winner, or IL winner is really no more random than just rotating on a year basis but to me it's not the AS game that has to be fixed its the bulk of the IL games.

[GrandMasterB]

What exactly happened to Infante anyway?

[timmy]

Yeah.

I think its time to tweak the setup. The games have to mean something. Put homefield on them, then at least it's a seasonal build-up. In theory, the AS game winner, or IL winner is really no more random than just rotating on a year basis but to me it's not the AS game that has to be fixed its the bulk of the IL games.

Why not just give the team with the best record homefield? I mean how hard is that?

[GrandMasterB]

Why not just give the team with the best record homefield? I mean how hard is that?

There you go trying to bring logic into the situation. :rolleyes:

[SamtheBravesFan]

There you go trying to bring logic into the situation. :rolleyes:

*hssssssssssses like a vampire at the mere mention of logic*

[McCarroll21]

What exactly happened to Infante anyway?
Hit a double into the right field corner and grabbed his hammy coming around first. He tired to talk Bobby into keeping him in there but they pulled him.

[PeytonAllen]

Why not just give the team with the best record homefield? I mean how hard is that?

Best overall record, or IL record?

You could do best overall, but I think bets IL record puts some importance on these games, though it'll probably be as effective as the AS game winner getting it.

[timmy]

There you go trying to bring logic into the situation. :rolleyes:

I'm sorry that was too obvious. Maybe they should give it to whichever team has the most one-run losses. :D

[GrandMasterB]

Hit a double into the right field corner and grabbed his hammy coming around first. He tired to talk Bobby into keeping him in there but they pulled him.

:lol:

Maybe we should just call up Richmond and let them finish out the season.

[timmy]

Best overall record, or IL record?

You could do best overall, but I think bets IL record puts some importance on these games, though it'll probably be as effective as the AS game winner getting it.

Best overall...you know like every other sport?

[DRbravesfan29]

Here comes DR to say, "I left and come back to see we're tied. Maybe I should leave more often."

:wave:

[MSU Bulldog]

Where's Buttermaker when you need him. The Bad News Braves in full effect.

[GrandMasterB]

I'm sorry that was too obvious. Maybe they should give it to whichever team has the most one-run losses. :D

There ya go! World Series at Turner!

[McCarroll21]

I think they need to go back to alternating the years.

[McCarroll21]

Braun just Jones'd that ball!

[GrandMasterB]

Woo! Nice start, Brandon! Now get him over, Camp.

[josephw000]

Yah B Jones!

[timmy]

Dude Campy's too good to bunt.

[GrandMasterB]

Braun just Jones'd that ball!

But... moving Braun to left was supposed to fix the defense!

[McCarroll21]

Campillo for RF!

[WaltDeezy]

Woo! Nice start, Brandon! Now get him over, Camp.

Did that and then some

[GrandMasterB]

Campillo should switch spots in the lineup with Francoeur.

[McCarroll21]

Squeeze!

[josephw000]

Campillo for RF!!!

[timmy]

No matter what happens from here on out, he deserves at least a bronze star for that AB.

[cjones1999]

W00t let's go Gregor!

[josephw000]

Campillo for RF!

JINX!!!

[McCarroll21]

Campillo should switch spots in the lineup with Francoeur.
Maybe even positions. Put Jeff on the mound to be the setup man and bring Campillo back in to close it out.

[timmy]

Am I watching Smallball?

I think my TV is screwed uP?

[GrandMasterB]

Three hits in a row?! We've not seen an offensive showing like this since 2003.

[josephw000]

Wakey wakey offense!

[SamtheBravesFan]

No matter what happens from here on out, he deserves at least a bronze star for that AB.

Oh, Campy's got a Star all right.

[McCarroll21]

Three hits in a row?! We've not seen an offensive showing like this since 2003.
I think it's because I bought a new Braves hat today.

[timmy]

I think it's because I bought a new Braves hat today.

Where do I buy?

[McCarroll21]

Gregor needs to steal second here. Suppan will probably go with the curve one more time.

[GrandMasterB]

I think it's because I bought a new Braves hat today.

Did you go with the current or the throwback paper bag?

[MSU Bulldog]

Those paper bags are all the rave.

[timmy]

This is a good AB, Gotay's making him work.

[McCarroll21]

Did you go with the current or the throwback paper bag?
Well, I basically got it for free so I went with a true Braves cap. My friend gave me a 80% discount on the hat. He's the manager at Lids and worked over his discount system for me. 40% off a gift card to Lids, then bought the hat for me on the gift card with his discount too.

[josephw000]

Good AB from Gotay.

[McCarroll21]

You're welcome Peachtree viewers. You just heard a Bobby Cox f-bomb.

[timmy]

Bobby just said fuck.

[josephw000]

9 pitch AB good job Gotay! and no DP....Steal Goober, Steal!

[McCarroll21]

Kelly and Campillo are firing the Braves offense!

[GrandMasterB]

Attaboy, Kelly! Bust it wide open, Teix.

[timmy]

Woo Hoo!!!

Braves are dealing.

Here comes the landscaping crew to do the Yardwork...

[ATlinVA]

blast one teix!

[BravesFan7689]

Great running KJ. Bring both on base home Tex.

[GrandMasterB]

Bobby just said fuck.

And this is news... ? :D

[josephw000]

Kelly =Mini Chipper baby, I love it...

[dogmanx23]

WOOT Come on TEIX!

[josephw000]

Gapper plates two easily Teix!!!

[timmy]

And this is news... ? :D

No but we all heard it clear as day, so it was a good ole time. I'm pretty sure this is rated G television.

[McCarroll21]

And this is news... ? :D
LOL! It's like a bunch of fifth graders watching a movie at school and they say "ass."

[cjones1999]

Does PTV know what can and can't be said on TV?

[McCarroll21]

No but we all heard it clear as day, so it was a good ole time. I'm pretty sure this is rated G television.
Liar! The 2008 Braves is a horror film.

[BravesFan7689]

Load them up for Mac.

[timmy]

C'mon Country Stong!

[ATlinVA]

No but we all heard it clear as day, so it was a good ole time. I'm pretty sure this is rated G television.
I think with Johnson and Cox, its at least PG-13

[McCarroll21]

Sweet! Bases loaded and Jeff Francoeur isn't even up!

[McCarroll21]

I think with Johnson and Cox, its at least PG-13
So, what were my Razorbacks last year? We had two Johnsons, two Dicks and two Nutts.

And who can forget this one:
http://pics.bestpicever.com/pics/pic_4642.jpg

[timmy]

Liar! The 2008 Braves is a horror film.

As long as there's a happy ending...:)

[cjones1999]

So, what were my Razorbacks last year? We had two Johnsons, two Dicks and two Nutts.
Arkansas and their X-rated films....:)

[timmy]

Okay, I'm actually watching the right team that's nice to know...

[BravesFan7689]

That inning could have been so much more. Let's keep the good pitching up and get more next inning.

[josephw000]

Common Brent big league AB here baby!!!

[McCarroll21]

"Braves load the bases with one out and score but just twice." -- Chip Caray

Maybe he's been watching his Cubs too much. That's two more runs than we're used to in that situation.

[McCarroll21]

Common Brent big league AB here baby!!!
No. He's had a handful of at-bats.

[timmy]

As long as there's a happy ending...:)

Okay, I'm actually watching the right team that's nice to know...

I've managed to have my glass half full and half empty on the same page.

[ATlinVA]

I suggest everyone (soccer and non soccer fans) watch a little of EURO 2008 today. Great matchup between the powerhouse Germans and the underdogs from Turkey. Kickoff is here in a few minutes on ESPN!

[SamtheBravesFan]

I suggest everyone (soccer and non soccer fans) watch a little of EURO 2008 today. Great matchup between the powerhouse Germans and the underdogs from Turkey. Kickoff is here in a few minutes on ESPN!

The only time I ever watch soccer is during World Cup time. I can't stand it otherwise.

[MSU Bulldog]

I suggest everyone (soccer and non soccer fans) watch a little of EURO 2008 today. Great matchup between the powerhouse Germans and the underdogs from Turkey. Kickoff is here in a few minutes on ESPN!

Will there be naked Brazilian women on the sidelines?

[timmy]

1-2-3

[DRbravesfan29]

I suggest everyone (soccer and non soccer fans) watch a little of EURO 2008 today. Great matchup between the powerhouse Germans and the underdogs from Turkey. Kickoff is here in a few minutes on ESPN!

one helluva game....

[GrandMasterB]

Campillo's just dealing now. Eleven in a row set down.

[McCarroll21]

I wish the Braves would either realize they're in it and play like it or I wish the Phillies would stomp on our throat so it wouldn't prolong the agony. Today, it looks like we're playing like champions. You have to wonder what Friday will bring.

[ATlinVA]

The only time I ever watch soccer is during World Cup time. I can't stand it otherwise.
This is the next best thing. Outstanding talent and a great atmosphere.

[McCarroll21]

Campillo's just dealing now. Eleven in a row set down.
It's because of my haircut and hat. :)

[GrandMasterB]

I wish the Braves would either realize they're in it and play like it or I wish the Phillies would stomp on our throat so it wouldn't prolong the agony. Today, it looks like we're playing like champions. You have to wonder what Friday will bring.

Well, we're looking good today. So, Friday will probably bring a loss. Oh, and an injury.

[cjones1999]

It's because of my haircut and hat. :)
I see now! You got a hat because your haircut is embarassing!:D

[Corvette]

Heart of the order coming up! B.Jones & Campillo

[timmy]

I wish the Braves would either realize they're in it and play like it or I wish the Phillies would stomp on our throat so it wouldn't prolong the agony. Today, it looks like we're playing like champions. You have to wonder what Friday will bring.

We need to go beat the Blue Jays so badly that we strain US relations with Canada.

[josephw000]

No. He's had a handful of at-bats.

No, I meant can you please have a Big league AB as compared to your other crappy AB's :):)

[GrandMasterB]

It's because of my haircut and hat. :)

K, every time Campillo is scheduled to pitch, you get a trim and a new hat that day.

[ATlinVA]

Any non lazy person want to tell me what jeff's average is in this series?

[josephw000]

shit.

[josephw000]

Any non lazy person want to tell me what jeff's average is in this series?

I believe he is .300?

[timmy]

Well Jeff hasn't done it yet...But no worries Natty Flat... BJ's got your back

GIDP!

[McCarroll21]

Any non lazy person want to tell me what jeff's average is in this series?
He was 2-for-7 coming into the day. 1-for-3 today takes him to 3-for-10, so .300.

[GrandMasterB]

Any non lazy person want to tell me what jeff's average is in this series?

He's 3-for-10, so .300.

[McCarroll21]

Keep hitting the ball hard, Jeff.

[josephw000]

He was 2-for-7 coming into the day. 1-for-3 today takes him to 3-for-10, so .300.

For the YNOT I had him at .300 for the series....so now all he needs to do is walk so I can get that right.......bad news is the odds are better of water flowing up river than that happening.

[SamtheBravesFan]

Well, we're looking good today. So, Friday will probably bring a loss. Oh, and an injury.

But we've already had our injiury allotments for the week. Friday will just bring another loss. :)

[timmy]

Uno pitch, uno out.

[ATlinVA]

For the YNOT I had him at .300 for the series....so now all he needs to do is walk so I can get that right.......bad news is the odds are better of water flowing up river than that happening.
Or just for him to not come to the plate again.
i said .333 :mad:

[GrandMasterB]

What will Branyan do in this at-bat?


A) Strike out.
B) Home run.

[timmy]

What will Branyan do in this at-bat?


A) Strike out.
B) Home run.




A)

[josephw000]

What will Branyan do in this at-bat?


A) Strike out.
B) Home run.



A

[timmy]

C) None of the above.

[GrandMasterB]

For the YNOT I had him at .300 for the series....so now all he needs to do is walk so I can get that right.......bad news is the odds are better of water flowing up river than that happening.

I had him at .182. :D

[GrandMasterB]

C) None of the above.

Eh, who knew he could actually do anything else?

[MSU Bulldog]

I had him at .182. :D

.175

I hope he proves me wrong.

[ATlinVA]

Campillo through 7...
if he's done, chalk up a gold star for him!

[josephw000]

.175

I hope he proves me wrong.

He has thus far....

[timmy]

I had him at .182. :D

I did .225...so I need him to make an out.

[McCarroll21]

.175

I hope he proves me wrong.
Something terrible would have to go wrong for him to hit .175 lol

[ATlinVA]

I did .225...so I need him to make an out.
3/11 = .272

[brnt247]

I had .295

[MSU Bulldog]

Something terrible would have to go wrong for him to hit .175 lol

Duh, LOL!!!!

[timmy]

3/11 = .272

or two...:D

[timmy]

Prince Fielder...Youza bitch.

[ATlinVA]

good job prince FIELDER

[josephw000]

KJ OBP is back over .360 :):)

[josephw000]

WTF!

How far can that ball go ...

[timmy]

I thought that was outta here...

[ATlinVA]

thought that was gone

[ATlinVA]

Turkey up 1-0

[ScottK]

Why take Campillo out in this situation? I don't think he was even at 100 pitches yet, and had only allowed one hit in the last 4 innings.

[timmy]

Thank God they brought in Boyer...I thought it was gonna be A-loss-ta.

[colebert]

Why take Campillo out in this situation? I don't think he was even at 100 pitches yet.

Because he used to be a bullpen pitcher a little over a month ago. Shouldn't push our luck.

[josephw000]

Why take Campillo out in this situation? I don't think he was even at 100 pitches yet.

Yah I atleast let him start the inning maybe?

[colebert]

Looking forward to a Gonzo-ful 9th...?

[McCarroll21]

Why take Campillo out in this situation? I don't think he was even at 100 pitches yet, and had only allowed one hit in the last 5 innings.
He's had to run a lot and it's HOT!

[McCarroll21]

Looking forward to a Gonzo-ful 9th...?
Woo! Sounds good to me!

[josephw000]

Because he used to be a bullpen pitcher a little over a month ago. Shouldn't push our luck.

Dude...hes pitched in the Mexican league, hes a G....besides I think he tossed 110 his last start....

[GrandMasterB]

Why take Campillo out in this situation? I don't think he was even at 100 pitches yet, and had only allowed one hit in the last 5 innings.

Because Boyer has to meet his quota of appearing at least twice a series.

[josephw000]

Woo! Sounds good to me!

I hope so :)

[ATlinVA]

Germany and Turkey tied 1-1

[colebert]

WTFNOGONZO>?!?

[GrandMasterB]

Yeeaahhhhh, Boyyyyy(er)!

[WaltDeezy]

a couple insurance runs here would be big with braun and prince coming up in the 9th

[McCarroll21]

w00t! Let's score!

[josephw000]

I wanna see Brent get a damn hit....common Lilli!

[timmy]

Boyer 4 Pres.