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Rick Ankiel saves the Braves season.
Giants starter Matt Cain made the Braves think they were facing Tim Lincecum all over again for the first five innings, but Atlanta finally scored a run in the sixth then tied the game in the eighth off the Giants closer, Brian Wilson. Extra innings was then very VERY kind to Atlanta, capped off by a Rick Ankiel go-ahead solo home run.
Ankiel hit a no-doubter off of Ramon Ramirez deep into McCovey Cove beyond the right field wall. He had that chance thanks to a huge double play off the bat of Buster Posey, turned by "third baseman" Troy Glaus the inning before. The bad news is that the Braves may have lost closer Billy Wagner. He seemed to pull a muscle in his left side while pitching in the tenth inning, and had to leave the game, giving way to Kyle Farnsworth -- who came up huge to get out of a bases loaded jam and finish out the win.
It is unbelievable that we actually scored off this Giants team, let alone this Giants' bullpen -- one of the best in the game. Giants manager Bruce Bochy went to his closer Brian Wilson in the eighth with two runners on, and he could't hold the game and allowed the Braves to score three runs and tie the game. Amazing. The Braves needed that, and so did Alex Gonzalez who had the key hit in the inning, a game-tying two-run double.
There were just so many big plays in this game, and I'm way to amped/excited to adequately recap this game. So many key moments, and the Braves were finally able to take advantage of them. GO HERE for the inning by inning live recap of the game.
Wow, what a game, the Braves now command home-field advantage coming back to Turner Field for two games where they are a much better team. Crazy win for Atlanta. Improbable. But that describes this depleted Braves team -- improbable.
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ankiel smoked that thing
awesome
silverstreak3k - October 9, 2010
Who woulda thunk it? ;-)
When we tied the game, then Farns went 2 innings, it was already so unbelievable that one more miracle could happen, right?
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
+ infinite
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Ankiel smoked it
It’s so nice to be pumped about a Braves playoff win!! Can’t wait until Sunday
Jaxon - October 9, 2010
Go panthers!
MikeTrain - October 9, 2010
just had to check in
but I am still way too pumped up to say anything other than HELL YEAH!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOO!
and thanks Rick for getting me in trouble with the wife for screaming and waking her up. LOL!
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
If ANYONE goes over to McCovey Chronicles and trolls
You’re banned from TC. Other than that…
GO CRAZY IN HERE!
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
I see how it is....
You get to troll on your Giants fan friend via text message, but you’re imposing restrictions on our trolling. Hypocrite! :-p
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
lol
He started talking shit first so I reserve every right to go spray paint a big “A” on his garage door, right?
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
What if you were a prior, unbias previous member?
Undocorkscrew - October 9, 2010
Just don’t go tonight…or through the next 5 or so days.
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
Yea
The same undocorkscrew that was so unbaised on Phillies websites that the members went digging for his personal information to post online. We still talk about the gay kid from Florida often. You suck. Stop going to other blogs pretending to be ‘a fan of baseball!’
jrphi2002 - October 9, 2010
Troll??!
I’m too freakin’ happy to go ruin it by trolling.
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
what?
Is this Catholic school where you monitor our outside lives?
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
its the same courtesy we would want from the Giants fans regarding the first game, or any game that we lose on the last AB.
Swo12bv - October 9, 2010
I wouldn’t expect their “home” site to threaten to ban them though.
Asking for common courtesy is one thing – threatening repercussions is another.
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
Is it really that difficult to...
I don’t know… NOT TROLL?
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
No it isn’t – which is why threatening to ban people is ridiculous.
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
People who don't troll have nothing to worry about.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
Thanks. But I really am not concerned about that. I am concerned with threatening people for what they do on their own…
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
I would suppose....
that since SBNation is a “family” of blogs, and all the “siblings” like to stand up for each other, especially for the nice siblings, like MC, then I see no reason they shouldn’t threaten us with banning if we troll over there. He specifically said McCovey Chronicles, not any other Giants blog.
sddbaker - October 10, 2010
Where's the 'Glaus will not play 3B again people?'
They were vicious today. ‘Can we FINALLY put this to rest, yadda yadda yadda’
How goes it?
GREAT F_CKING WIN!
Undocorkscrew - October 9, 2010
The game-saving double play aside, I’d still be terrified to play him at 3B for a full game. You saw what the Giants started doing immediately – bunting to the third base side. They know. We know. I’m sure Glaus knows.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
The only thing the Giants know...
…is that Glaus is slow and he hasn’t played 3B all year. They certainly won’t be bunting often if he’s at 3B. That was a smart play, but I don’t see it being a huge issue. The Giants don’t have a ton of speed…
I think he can handle it.
Undocorkscrew - October 9, 2010
in that situation you often see guys try to sneak a bunt regardless of who is playing.
they even said on the broadcast that the grass was wet which slowed it down. he got to the ball pretty well though.
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
I don't think he can
I think on anything hit to the left side, we’d need to have Gonzo shaded toward third to make up for Glaus’ absolute non-existent range.
Still, good to see him contribute.
Bronn - October 9, 2010
I think Glaus...
would have made that play that Infante whiffed on in Game 1.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
no
no
no
a fully streched infante is 8 feet closer than glaus would be.
SLOballin' - October 9, 2010
If only Infante were fully stretched.
He was more like bent over.
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
TWSS
Yakker - October 9, 2010
But that said...
…I’m nervous about him there for a full 9 as well. But his bat could carry a team and I don’t think your losing much from the position. Range, yes……but routine plays, I’d trust Glaus more.
Undocorkscrew - October 9, 2010
It was Edgar Rentaria. He may very well have bunted had Infante been there. It’s not like they tried to bunt with Pablo Sandoval.
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
I’m terrified to have either infante or conrad at 3rd. As I see it, glaus can’t do any worse.
telemakhos - October 9, 2010
Yes. That was me. I’m man enough to admit Glaus killed that vidro.
However, if you think he’s a postseason solution at 3B, you are more insane than Jeffrey Dahmer.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
He was replaced the next inning!
BeatTehMets - October 9, 2010
This
… I mean come on… you saw the first AB with him in at third.
SuperNewb - October 9, 2010
I don't think any 3B makes that play.
It was a perfect bunt, and Renteria is fairly fast.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
I'm also man enough
To man up to my mistakes.
Thank you, Troy Glaus!!
-C
cthabeerman - October 9, 2010
one inning of work? haha ok. great sample size
Braves24 - October 9, 2010
How about Mike Minor to replace Wagner?
Extra hard throwing lefty to replace a hard throwing lefty-I bet Minor could even crank it up a couple more notches coming of the pen. Thoughts?
Bronn - October 9, 2010
Braves can't add anyone to replace Wagner's spot on the roster?
Undocorkscrew - October 9, 2010
yeah they can
if he is injured.
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
Yes they can if he's injured.
Jay212033 - October 9, 2010
However
He would not be eligible for the NLCS if we replace him.
Dunno if he’ll be back anyway, as I wasn’t able to watch the end of the game…just giving the logistics of the situation.
-C
cthabeerman - October 9, 2010
I am down.
Good call. I <3 depth.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
No.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
So who should we replace him with if Wagner is indeed injured, Chief Knockahoma?
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
How about Craig Kimbrel?
He could be the closer of the future.
BravesFTW - October 9, 2010
he is already on the postseason roster
Swo12bv - October 9, 2010
He is shut down
Too many innings on that arm
MikeTrain - October 9, 2010
I won't be able to sleep for at least 2 hours
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
Craig Kimbrel is AWESOME!!!
That is all.
Jay212033 - October 9, 2010
You and I are in agreement
ryantex - October 9, 2010
nasty
and so cool. cucumber-esque in fact.
SLOballin' - October 9, 2010
Losing Wagner sucks....
….but Kimbrel definitely looks like he can close a ballgame.
Undocorkscrew - October 9, 2010
For your viewing pleasure again...
TonyAlmeyda - October 9, 2010
Omg
Sick. I love it.
Yakker - October 9, 2010 via mobile
Omg
Sick. I love it.
Yakker - October 9, 2010 via mobile
It’s doubly sick, isn’t it?
TonyAlmeyda - October 9, 2010
Tunnels
Gotta love em.
On train going home from Braves game. Some quotes for your reading pleasure:
“Ankiel? Did he pitch the 10th?”
“I could hit into a double play off Kyle Farnsworth”
And my favorite:
“well, this just proves we shoulda kept Zito on the postseason roster”
Yakker - October 9, 2010 via mobile
4,535 comments tonight in the GT
nicely done.
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
Wow.
Wow. Wow. Shamwow. I feel smug about my 5-2 win prediction. Didn’t expect anything like that.
Now this series is ours. Go Huddy! Go Braves!
Jman781 - October 9, 2010 via mobile
You feel smug about being wrong?
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
lol
Undocorkscrew - October 9, 2010
I predicted
5 runs. Many said that was impossible.
Jman781 - October 9, 2010 via mobile
Well….I’m sure the pundits were basing that on a standard 9 inning game. Technically, it took the Braves 11 innings to get 5 runs, therefore it’s a disqualification. :-p
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
And you're right
I underestimated the Giants!
Heck of a game. I’ll keep it simple. Braves win Sunday.
Jman781 - October 9, 2010 via mobile
I can only imagine what it would've sounded like if Chip Carey was in the booth.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12783913&topic_id=14873328
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
anyone catch the radio call of it?
just curious.
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
Yes
Sutton wasn’t entirely sure if it would stay fair because of his sight-line.
Bronn - October 9, 2010
Yeah...
but I was watching the TV with the mute button, and the video was ahead of the radio, and I was already jumping around, so I didn’t really listen much…
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
I usually do that
and pause the tv so the radio is in sync but with the way the game was going I just let it ride with the tv broadcast.
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
Yeah, me too...
But I was housesitting tonight, and didn’t have a DVR…
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
I want OUR broadcasters
Joe and Chip
All others are second best
BravesFTW - October 9, 2010
Wooooooooooo!!!!!!!
Un freaking believable. At tonights game and never gave up hope (well, until Farnscane in, then I switched to reverse voodoo Jobu hex to keep em guessing).
Go Braves!!!! Let’s win this thing in ATL for Bobby!!!
Yakker - October 9, 2010 via mobile
Lol autotype
Farnscane. I love it.
Yakker - October 9, 2010 via mobile
That is totally his new name. Well done, T-9!
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
AAPL actually
But thanks.
Also, got to watch BP today…Farnscane ran all over the field at a dead sprint. Either dude knew something we didn’t, or else he was just mega pumped up shagging flies in CF.
Yakker - October 9, 2010
hahaha. Awesome!
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
soooo
Glaus starting at 3B? Move Heyward down? Solve our offensive issues???
Infante 2B
McLouth LF
Lee 1B
McCann C
Glaus 3B
Heyward RF
Gonzalez SS
Ankiel CF
Hudson P
drumzalicious - October 9, 2010
Nah
I think we’re stuck with what we have for a starting 9.
Bronn - October 9, 2010
Let Glaus attempt a couple of innings and if he looks terrible, replace him....
….his bat could really help this lineup.
Undocorkscrew - October 9, 2010
Depends on which Glaus we get
July Glaus or May Glaus. July Glaus helps nothing.
Bronn - October 9, 2010
well to be fair
He would be more productive than Conrad has been
drumzalicious - October 9, 2010
Well
Before the 8th inning, we thought Rick Ankiel and Alex Gonzalez were useless.
Bronn - October 9, 2010
no not we
a majority of the rest of talking chop does. I think Glaus and Ankiel are fine. They bring a lot defensively and some occasional pop
drumzalicious - October 9, 2010
I agree
I just think him getting more than one AB in the game is better than just one
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
Heyward is fine.
It’s been 8 ABs, man.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
Time to bench him or at least move him down in the line-up
Bronn - October 9, 2010
Bronn - October 9, 2010
Wow.
He’s a “God Bum”. The ultimate kind of bum!
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
I thought he had some quality ABs tonight. He was working the count very well and just ran into some tough pitches/questionable calls from the ump behind the plate.
Heyward always seems to run into questionable calls because his eye is phenomenal. I always want to give him the benefit of the doubt on pitches he thinks are balls. I’m not worried about him at all.
(I realize you agree with me, just wanted to extrapolate a bit there.)
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
to be fair
he has had some good ABs and had some calls go very much against him in the zone.
drumzalicious - October 9, 2010
I rarely make predictions...
but when I do:
You can book it!
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
Check the CALENDAR... IT'S NOW
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
I'll rec it again...
I Love the Braves/ no homo
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
It’s RICKtober!!! or CHOPtober… or anything really other than doctober.
StapleGun - October 9, 2010
COXTOBER!
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
How sick is this Craig Kimbrel kid?
Special thanks (in no order) to: Bobby Cox for getting thrown out, Derrek Lee, Brian McCann, Dunn, Moylan, TROY GLAUS, RICK ANKIEL, Alex Gonzalez, and Kyle Farnsworth.
romone_braves91 - October 9, 2010
You have to add Infante to that list
Couple of hits and one hell of a turn at second for the game-saving double play. Not to mention Kimbrel for his ability to crush the spirit of the Giants hitters.
pancanbra - October 9, 2010
Each time Kimbrel strikes out a batter, he captures the guy’s soul to eat later.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
Haha
Yeah, kid’s a beast.
pancanbra - October 9, 2010
What a great fucking game and a perfect way to make up for the heartbreak of last night.
Very few times in my life that I have been prouder to be a Braves fan.
All if forgiven, Ankiel.
We can win this, baby!
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
I think a big thanks
goes to Farnsworth. It wasnt pretty but man he is the reason we could come back and win. Without those 2 scoreless innings we lose
drumzalicious - October 9, 2010
Think of all the trades.
Gonzo, Lee, Farnsworth, and Ankiel all came through tonight.
Regular season be damned. The postseason is where it matters.
Jman781 - October 9, 2010 via mobile
too bad
the regular season is what gets us to the post-season.
drumzalicious - October 9, 2010
We are here ain't we??
BravesDawg16 - October 9, 2010
and wasn’t Blanco and Jo JO traded for Farnscane and Ankiel??
SLOballin' - October 9, 2010
No. JoJo went to Toronto in the Escobar deal.
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
Who subsequently sold his rights to the Molson Brewery. He is now an advertising moose in Saskatchewan.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
mooooooooooooooonshiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttt
thats all I said at the bar and no one else understood it
bpk228480 - October 9, 2010
moonshot.
MikeTrain - October 9, 2010
I just rewatched Ankiel’s HR.
It’s about time the postseason was good to us Braves fans.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
The KC connection actually came through, for once.
TonyAlmeyda - October 9, 2010
this game proves to me that being a brave fan in the bronx for 20 years has made me knowledgeable about the team enough to know that Glaus should start at 3B in game 3 and McLouth in LF. Everything else stays the same (with Infante at 2nd of course). Let Minor take Wagner’s spot in the bullpen, Kimbrel or Venters closes things out. We’re good to go baby!
BronxBraveFan - October 9, 2010
haha
apparently not knowledgeable enough… no minor, past his innings limit.. no glaus at 3rd either
MikeTrain - October 9, 2010
Chino Cadahia manages a bullpen better than Bobby Cox.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
He must be able to see the future
For putting in Glaus..If Conrad stays in, do you want that DP going from Infante to Conrad to Lee, I certainly don’t
Virginia9er - October 9, 2010
it doesn't happen
only a natural third baseman makes that play
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
Totally agree
BravesFaninAZ - October 9, 2010
as do I
HEYJUDE - October 9, 2010
Leaving a hot Kimbrel in for 2 innings with a tie game and Wags warming up doesn’t happy with Bobby.
I thought that was a great call.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
“happen” even.
hooray for drinking and rooting for winning teams!
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
Correct use of the word ‘Happy’ Tonight you can use it anywhere
Virginia9er - October 9, 2010
Prediction
Your 9ers will be 4-4 in four weeks and will take the NFC West, my friend. They completely outplayed the Falcons last week (score board be damned!)
Happiness for all!
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
Well I appreciate that
We are all hoping, schedule lightens up.
God damn Nate Clements…Great play by Roddy White though.
Virginia9er - October 9, 2010
Have to Agree
My one knock on Cox has always been his failure to leave a hot player in. Such a good manager, but there are times…
BravesFaninAZ - October 9, 2010
You're naive if you think Cox wasn't still calling the shots.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
I may very well be naive, but I’ve been watching Bobby for a very long time and that move did not reek of patented, Bobby Cox postseason bullpen management. I realize managers often hide behind the scenes and still call the shots and all that, but the decision to stick with Kimbrel just seemed a bit too aggressive… especially after the way Bobby managed the bullpen last night.
Either way, I thought it was great call.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
Not really.
Considering they’d already used up much of their bullpen, and had no idea how long the game would last, combined with Kimbrel throwing extremely well, it was a no-brainer. That’s what you do in a tie game, late. You can’t run through your entire bullpen by the time you go into extra innings.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
Ooooooh now there’s an idea, guy! Let’s argue!
We all know you can’t say something on TC without it turning into an argument about nothing in particular!
Do you feel better now that you feel you’ve proved me wrong?
Braves win. It’s a celebration, bitches.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
Ain't No Celebration Til I see Llamsauras
Yakker - October 9, 2010
schlagdawg - October 9, 2010
Rainbow Llamasuaras FTW
And there it is. Braves win!!
Wooo!!!
Just did a RL dance (think Charlie in It’s Always Sunny) in my dining room. My dog has got a case of some seriously freakin out.
Yakker - October 9, 2010
i actually think
they both did bad and this is why i disagree with how they play to matchups so much. We essentially were out of pitchers because we forget that people other than Venters, Kimbrel, and Wagner can throw to both lefties and righties.
I think going forward we severely handicap our relievers by not letting them learn how to pitch in the more challenging situations
drumzalicious - October 9, 2010
Fear the Beard.
Hah!
award6 - October 9, 2010
Some drunk Giant fan behind me tonight
Kept insisting Wilson was the beat closer in the NL and loved bringing him in for 6 outs. “who’s better” he said.
“Heath Bell? Wagner?”
“nah, Wilson is da man.”
I agree. Love that Wilson.
Yakker - October 9, 2010 via mobile
He’s one of the best closers ever…..for the Braves.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
This year? Brian Wilson is an elite closer. He’s had a damn fine year. Bringing him in for a 6 out save was not ridiculous. It just didn’t work out.
Some days you’re the dog, some days the fire hydrant. Last night, Wilson was the latter.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
Wilson’s meh, but his surface stats make him look sick b/c of park/luck factors.
IMO bringing him in for 6 outs (with men on the corners and no one out) was a risk Boch didn’t need to take. But that’s the great thing about baseball. We’ll never know what would have happened if they’d left Romo in or fielded Melky’s dribbler cleanly, but we’ll sure get to talk about it for years and years.
Yakker - October 10, 2010
That stupid dyed beard...
makes me want him to lose forever.
sddbaker - October 10, 2010
i think what would did Bobby in the bottom of the 10th?
joshant - October 9, 2010
*Bobby done
joshant - October 9, 2010
If your wife gets tired of you Huddy, I’ll have many babies for you.
Just get us to the next level.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
I don't think...
I’ll be able to sleep tonight.
Here’s a confession. After the 3rd inning, I quit watching, and actually went to sleep. When I woke up and checked my phone we were tied.
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
I’m not going to be harsh on you. You’ve been around the whole year.
This was awesome. I can only hope you can watch the comeback.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
Almost stopped watching but stayed up and they won, INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here’s my confession: I thought Farnsworth was definitely giving up a run to Posey and almost shat myself when Glaus went to turn two but it payed off
PhuckthePhillies - October 9, 2010
Ditto.
I have had no faith in the Farns.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
Really though...
I just wanted to get away for a minute. I can’t believe I was calm enough to go to sleep.
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
A pass.
You get. But damn if you didn’t miss some unbelievably memorable shit.
Yakker - October 9, 2010
Well...
I did see everything beginning with the bottom of the 8th….
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
me too
I watched us come back and then some how I passed out after that. Don’t remember a thing. Then right before I left the house this morning to take the SAT, I of coursed saw that we won on ESPN
Braves24 - October 9, 2010
I did cut out a couple times to watch some hockey
but came back after we got the first run and rolled through the rest rocking on my couch like Leo
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
Hockey>Baseball>Football>Bass fishing>Chinese checkers>Basketball
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
so I get a pass then?
LOL
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
Ugh...
Screw the thrashers.
SuperNewb - October 9, 2010
agreed
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
Boo you
Evander Kane is the man, man!
a hooter's baby - October 9, 2010
Go Canes!!!
What, did you forget North Carolina cares about the Braves too?
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
<---Caps Fan
SuperNewb - October 9, 2010
same here
I need to take back agreeing about “screw the thrashers”
the Caps shit the bed themselves more than anything the Thrashers did.
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
well still...
they made us shit it!
SuperNewb - October 9, 2010
PREDATORS, baby.
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
I have a massive headache.
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
Solution: Hard liquor
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
I am going to be so hungover
SuperNewb - October 9, 2010
Hangover City for this guy tomorrow.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
I may or may not be drunk and/or high….surrounded by phillies fans this was one of the greatest wins in recent memory
bpk228480 - October 9, 2010
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
JJ?
BeatTehMets - October 9, 2010
this was my thought immediately after the injury. if he can go it should be him.
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
I really wish EOF never would have gotten Mono
That sucks that he’s having so many problems from it…..I feel bad for him
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
Can we haz both plz?
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
Would rather see what Minor could do out of the bullpen
I think he’d be good in that role. I’d feel better about him than replacing an injured pitcher with another injured pitcher
Bronn - October 9, 2010
Minor's arm is dead
he lost like 10 mph on his fast ball over the month and a half he pitched with the big club… really doubt we will be seeing him again this year.
knarf - October 9, 2010
that’s a bigger bummer if that last part is true
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
However...
he will be eligible for the World Series.
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
I like the way you think
Yakker - October 9, 2010
I am plenty OK with Saito if he’s feeling good.
Man, we have some pitching.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
can't disagree with this
Lowe was definitely not the problem
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
I think he's doing more than leaning
That is just what he told everyone
Virginia9er - October 9, 2010
He pitched an amazing game
But was overshadowed by Lincecum’s performance and a bad call
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
Derek Lowe = Teh Solution
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
only threw 88 pitches
not counting the intentional walk. He’ll probably be all right.
Bronn - October 9, 2010
96
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
Is Lincecum slated for game 4? Either way i think you have to pitch Lowe. And either way, I really hope we can wrap this up without heading back out west.
StapleGun - October 9, 2010
Doubt they start Linc on short rest unless they're facing elim
Yakker - October 9, 2010
And they’re not going to be?
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
Hope so
But let’s play the game first. Don’t want to get ahead of ourselves the way the SF fans in the mid innings last night, already talking about how they were gonna match up with Philly.
Yakker - October 9, 2010
The guy in Titantic...
who first sees the iceberg….looks like Nate McLouth.
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
I’m not even watching right now, but omg yes he does. How have I never seen that before?
Sarahbeth - October 9, 2010
You remember the face of an extra in a movie that's been out for 10 years?
Creek Johnson - October 9, 2010
I happen to like the movie, ok. I last watched it probably a few months ago. And that part tends to stick with you. It’s when the important stuff starts happening.
Sarahbeth - October 9, 2010
It's on TNT right now.
First time I’ve watched it since originally at the theater.
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
Don't feel bad
It is my favorite movie. I have watched it over 150 times. I know every word. I am not ashamed.
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
joshant - October 9, 2010
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
"That iceberg thing?
…wasn’t my fault."
Sam Jethroe - October 9, 2010
Holy hell
Body Double!
-InsertWittyNameHere- - October 9, 2010
I can't believe I never noticed this.
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
What a great win
Who would have thought that Glaus would have made a big defensive play at 3rd, Ankiel would have hit the GW homer, and Farnsworth would have gotten the save?
ryantex - October 9, 2010
No sir
Farnsworth would get the W
Virginia9er - October 9, 2010
whoops, i'm wrong
I’m dumber than I thought
ryantex - October 9, 2010
It’s late you get a pass
Virginia9er - October 9, 2010
SaveWin, Baby!BraveSaluki - October 9, 2010
Wikipedia LOL
joshant - October 9, 2010
I chortled. +26
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
hahahahha
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
DAMN.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
@Barroid.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
Klesko!
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
Delgado is impressive
Considering he didnt even play in the division…
Doghnut - October 9, 2010
ahhh yes the ever powerful felipe crespo
Swo12bv - October 9, 2010
COX EJECTION HIGHLIGHT NO. 161:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12782279&topic_id=14873328&c_id=mlb
Still can’t tell myself…
SuperNewb - October 9, 2010
Wow, per DOB twitter:
BravesDawg16 - October 9, 2010
The best part?
Bobby is GUARANTEED two more games at least.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
Rick Ankiel press conference was great
He seems like such a nice guy….I feel bad for yelling at him throughout the year
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
I love how he said he didn’t wanna round the bases
Virginia9er - October 9, 2010
It was good to see a guy like him, who has had such an up and down career, have something like that happen to him too. He’s been one of the most resilient players that I can remember, failing at one position and going back down to learn another AND THEN make it back to The Show….amazing, great to see
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
I agree
I really like him from his days with St. Louis. After that collision it just all went down hill though. I wouldnt mind the Braves bringing him back instead of signing an overpriced Outfielder (Jayson Werth, Carl Crawford)
drumzalicious - October 9, 2010
Gotta feel good for him
After all that happened ten years ago, he’s such a great story in sports. I’m glad something like this happened to him. Maybe it will pump us up and we can take the next two in Atlanta.
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
Ankiel .gif
schlagdawg - October 9, 2010
Fantastic.
get swoll yunel - October 9, 2010
green this
BeatTehMets - October 9, 2010
Awesome
Yakker - October 9, 2010
Since it hasn't been said yet
Look what happens with no ‘erras’
Virginia9er - October 9, 2010
Even Enfanee went without an erra!
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
nuftjedi - October 9, 2010
god dammit no...
not the jinx… please no
SuperNewb - October 9, 2010
This
Mods, get this losing streak inducing crap out of here!
10-4 - October 9, 2010
come on..
MikeTrain - October 9, 2010
I got to watch every second of the game, but was not afforded the ability to watch with a fellow Braves fan live, well with the exception of a 4 year old at times, so I’m stoked, but I wish I could share these moments live…
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
It was great
Me and a friend of mine (both braves fans) were jumping around, yelling, high fiving, all that good stuff, and all our other friends (cubs fans) were sitting there smiling at us, laughing at times, I’ve just realized that the thoughts going through their heads had to be similar to “geez, I wish I wasn’t a cubs fan right now…..or ever”
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
Kudos… I’ve been there. Glad you guys get to experience it.
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
THIS
Went to the game with fellow TCer mvandonsel, and for folks who haven’t had the pleasure of watching a game with seriously knowledgable Braves fans who follow every AB, it’s an unreal experience…
Yakker - October 9, 2010
Speaking of which...
Who’s going to be in the standing room for Game 3 at the Ted?
award6 - October 9, 2010
I’ll be there, but I’m gonna be behind the Braves dugout a couple rows up.
thenightstallion - October 9, 2010
This game was so exhausting. I about lost my shit when Wags got injured and Farnsworth came in. And then I about lost it for other reasons when Glaus turned that double play. I knew after that, we had this.
Well actually, I initially thought we had it when Melky made that catch and doubled the guy up. But then Farnsworth ended up coming in, so it changed things a bit.
Sarahbeth - October 9, 2010
For the first time all year...
I was actually on the verge of tears when Wags went down.
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
Me too.
I started tearing up from excitement over us tying it up, but not as much as when Wags went down. At the point you just have to wonder if this whole thing is some kind of sick joke.
Sarahbeth - October 9, 2010
I remember thinking…hasn’t our team suffered enough injuries? My JOY from the previous inning was quickly replaced with a gut wrenching worry about Wags. It’s amazing how our hobbled together team continues to refuse t die.
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
I was close
When Chipper went down, his initial reaction didn’t look good, I wanted to cry then
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
I wasn't watching when that happened, so I never really cried over it.
Sarahbeth - October 9, 2010
I went over to McCovey Chronicles and read through their threads
And one guys came out and defended Wags….it was great, I should go back and find it, everyone on the thread was making fun of him for being injured, and one person stood up and told them to knock it off, that it’s not funny to watch a hall of famer go down from injury on what could be the last pitch of his career…..from this point on I will respect MCC….I don’t troll any other blogs, but If I ever considered it, I would refrain from doing it there for this reason alone, it was great to see.
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
So in other words you respect the guy who made the post.
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
Yes, here it is
you can all go straight to hell.
That injury may have been the reason he just walked off a baseball field for the last time. Not a cool way to end it when he came back from injury already to have such a great season after being written off.
So ya, go to hell and all.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
by scout6 on Oct 8, 2010 11:56 PM CDT reply actions 9 recs
KJDH2154 - October 9, 2010
I sobbed through Chipper's press conference after the injury
Wags going down just pisses me off because honestly, who else could we lose? I will say this – if we win this series, it will defy all odds with everything that’s happened to this team in the past two months with injuries. I hope we get to the NLCS and Wagner comes back. I don’t want that to be the last play of his career.
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
BUT
The rules state that if we replace Wags on the NLDS roster he’s ineligible for the next round, even if healthy. So best case is we beat the Phils and get Wags back for the WS.
Yakker - October 9, 2010
Ah.
Well then we have to get to the World Series, dammit.
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
Wags actually initially hurt himself on the last pitch to Edgar
He then really injured himself bad on the next pitch and said after the game that he was thankful the bunt came straight to him, because he could barely move. What people aren’t giving him credit for is the throw he made to first to get the runner out while in all that pain. Pretty gutsy play, and very crucial. Sure, it’s not going out on top. But there are worse ways to go.
pancanbra - October 9, 2010
Yeah...
Some people questioned him not going to second, but after looking at it again (he was holding his side before ever spinning), we were lucky to get the out at first.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
This is true
But its kind of the way I feel about Chipper. When he went down, it was on a spectacular defensive play. Still don’t want it to end like that though. Difference is, Wags won’t want to come back.
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
I know
We MUST win this series so that he can hopefully pitch another day.
ryantex - October 9, 2010
I think we do have the bullpen depth to pull this off
LEastCoastBears - October 9, 2010
Sad that we’ve had to experience basically the same thing 3 times this year, a key player getting an injury and immediately knowing they probably won’t be back this year.
Hopefully I’m wrong about Wags but it still feels like shit.
StapleGun - October 9, 2010
The really sad thing is
it’s happened five times
-InsertWittyNameHere- - October 9, 2010
I about teared up with excitement and bewilderment when Ankiel crushed that ball.
I couldn’t believe it. I was in shock. And it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy than Rick. It was one of the few times I was actually rooting for the player separate from rooting for the team.
pancanbra - October 9, 2010
If I stood for you
And I bled for you
Would you come and save me
If we took a chance
Did it all again
Would you run away
Or stand/
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
Wut.
MikeTrain - October 9, 2010
WOW, that was just a gutsy, gutsy win by the Braves
a patented come from behind win by this year’s bunch
LEastCoastBears - October 9, 2010
Bobby
leaning towards Lowe in Game 4. Probably due to Wagner being out and the need for another reliever which Beachy was great at before starting
drumzalicious - October 9, 2010
If Wagner is really gone (no way of coming back into this series), I do believe the Braves can replace him (alas what happened with Baldelli and the Rays after game 1 of that series this year)
LEastCoastBears - October 9, 2010
yes but he cant pitch in the next round, eligible to come back in the world series
lund123 - October 9, 2010
Obviously not an ideal situation by any means, and I hope for his sake that that is not the last time that we see Billy Wagner in the MLB. For Wagner to not be able to continue, it unfortunately had to be something serious. I hope I’m wrong.
LEastCoastBears - October 9, 2010
Lost my voice
As did everyone else I am sure.
I am never superstitious, but for some reason tonight I changed my mind. After we gave up 4 runs, I take off my brand new Hanson jersey and put on our Sunday Red jersey since I didn’t wear that one yesterday either. Then in the 8th inning, just before it starts, I make my two friends (couple of cute girls who came over just to support), pick from my random stash of 45 different Braves hats, and put one on in rally cap mode (mine is the shark look). Sure enough, this worked, and I feel like I am on to something…
I must admit, I was so devastated early in this game, I thought it was over, I saw no hope, but I still figured I’d try something… glad it worked!
GO BRAVES!!!!
B4TheFlop - October 9, 2010
There it's decided....
it’s all about the hot girls….if you just send a reasonable amount of hot women all is well……………….quick
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
When we, Just can’t seem to move on
Thinking there’s, no end to our journey
When you just, don’t know what else to do
Take a deep breath
Each time it is within our reach,
It leaves again and again,
But we will never, be afraid
’Cause nothing will stop us now.
Our true hearts unite as one
Our true ties can never break
With our bonds we’ll make it through thick and thin
And together we will find
Everything we’re searching for
We wont stop until, we reach the End.
Though the pain we will survive
Gain the strength to stay alive
’Cause within our reach, is Destiny
BeatTehMets - October 9, 2010
Hell of a game.
Just a hell of a game. In October, it’s not always the best players. Sometimes you just get that swing right, and all of a sudden—history.
SS451 - October 9, 2010
Something very fitting
In having Kyle Farnsworth, of all the people on this Earth, be the man who came through when we most needed it to notch our first playoff win since ’05.
Sam Jethroe - October 9, 2010
Crazy
You can’t make this stuff up. Truly stranger than fiction.
-InsertWittyNameHere- - October 9, 2010
Not to sound overly negative on an otherwise tremendous effort tonight....
…..but I swear I thought he hung all but 3 pitches that were in the zone during his two innings tonight….I mean, I think we got really lucky on some of those…
El Soro - October 9, 2010
Agreed.
But hey, a win’s a win.
pancanbra - October 9, 2010
Question is…
Should a game 5 be necessary in SF, do we go Hudson on short rest, or Hanson?
frozendesert - October 9, 2010
Has to be Hanson for like 3 innings then the bullpen.
romone_braves91 - October 9, 2010
Hudson pitching Game 5 on just two days rest is just asking for trouble.
TonyAlmeyda - October 9, 2010
Didn’t see that it would be 2 days rest. Thought it was 3.
frozendesert - October 9, 2010
Gotta be Hanson
Only 61 pitches tonight
kd8698 - October 9, 2010
I think
That’s one big reason he came out relatively quickly tonight.
Sam Jethroe - October 9, 2010
I would prefer no Game 5
my heart can’t handle it.
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
Their fans
In this series have reminded me of the assholes in ‘93 who showered the field with baseballs after a Greg Olsen homer. I’d prefer not to go back there until 2011.
Sam Jethroe - October 9, 2010
Assuming that Saito is called up to replace Wagner's spot on the roster, then Hanson
El Soro - October 9, 2010
Hanson.
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
Hmmm...I wonder what will be the Top Play on SC tonight?
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
Uribe's?
Kobe:The Legend - October 9, 2010
Utley
Conning his way on to first, of course.
Unless ARod farted somewhere near a mic tonight.
Sam Jethroe - October 9, 2010
~ spits coffee on computer screen, goes to get a paper towel ~
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
Coffee. Suuuuuuuure…
:)
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
Mornin’ justin – what time is it for you? I’m trying to function on 4 hrs sleep.
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
Good morning! The timeis 1736. I’ve been going since 0545 (for the game, of course).
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
Gotta be honest, the news always makes me worry about you (and others) over in places no one would want to go.
Stay safe so we can enjoy the rest of our run to the WS with ya… ok?
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
Absolutely!
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
So many times this year,
when Chipper went down, then when Prado got hurt, and finally with Wagner tonight, I just couldn’t help but thinking that it just must not be meant to be. I mean why does that keep happening? It just seems so unfair. But then, this team. It’s unbelievable. I’m yelling and screaming at them, practically pulling my hair out with frustration — and they come through anyway. Gonzo hits the game-tying double. Glaus comes in at 3rd and makes an unbelievably gutsy play that could have lost the game had it not been so well executed by both him and Omar (the turn he made was awesome). Farnsworth of all people gets the win and Ankiel splashes the game-winner. I’m sure I look like a crazed idiot because I just can’t seem to stop smiling.
Cayla - October 9, 2010
I just wish we could watch together….man I’ve watched an ass load of games…I just want to share the experience, but I’m not afforded that opportunity.
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
Yeah, same here.
I watch every game on my computer on Mlb.tv, so I’m glad for the game threads, to at least feel like I’m not alone in it. With the postseason on TBS, I’ve gotten to watch these games with family, but while they root for the Braves, they are nowhere near diehards. They just kept complaining that the game was on too late, so not exactly the most fun to watch with.
Cayla - October 9, 2010
Just think how much more epic our World Series victory will be precisely BECAUSE of all the adversity we’ve had to face this season. To me, this team’s season is like a Rocky movie, and we’re in Round 8 of the fight, right before he gets really, really pissed off and starts kicking some serious ass.
Aaron Meier - October 9, 2010
This
Its cheesy but i keep playing the seen in my head from Rocky IV after Rocky lands his first punch on the Russian and his trainer’s yelling in his face, “See! You cut him! He’s bleeding! You Hurt Him! He’s not a machine, he’s a man!!!” this, team… This F’in team!!!!
HansonManCrush - October 9, 2010 via mobile
We've been due for a while, now.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
194 people are on TC right now
at 3am in the morning on the east coast, where like 77% of our views come from. Hell yes!
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
Yeah, still too much adrenaline. And I gotta wake up early tomorrow. fuuuuuuuuuuck
schlagdawg - October 9, 2010
this series was perfect for me
no game tomorrow, so i can watch my Arizona Wildcats in peace. Should be a great game vs. Oregon State.
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
not so good for me
gotta 12:35 start for Bulldogs tomorrow. That means stadium around 10/10:30.
schlagdawg - October 9, 2010
Srsly.
I’m so jacked no chance for sleeping any time soon.
Yakker - October 9, 2010
It’s 3 am? Dang. I need to go to bed. I have to be ready for college football at noon.
Cayla - October 9, 2010
Yay for Friday
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
Anagram for Buster Posey: Oyster Pubes
New Nickname?
frozendesert - October 9, 2010
I down with it.
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
I'm
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
YES.
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
Sounds like a plan
award6 - October 9, 2010
I like it....
very clever.
romone_braves91 - October 9, 2010
WIN
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
Just for giggles
Anagram for Jason Heyward: Hard Jaw Nosey
schlagdawg - October 9, 2010
IDK
After tonight in the SF bleachers, I think I’ll have “Po-seys-bet-ter” ringing in my head for the next 15 years. Especially when Heyward wins the triple crown next year.
Yakker - October 9, 2010
Replace it with “Hey-ward’s bet-ter”.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
I’m partial to “Busty Poser” myself…
Aaron Meier - October 9, 2010 via mobile
I accidentally typed out “Busty” the other night, so that’s what a friend of mine and I call him now. It makes me giggle like I’m 12 again.
Sarahbeth - October 9, 2010
That's awesome.
sddbaker - October 10, 2010
This was awesome.
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
To get to see oyster pubes hit into one of the biggest dp’s of the season…
jbeachbum24 - October 9, 2010
Oyster Pubes grounding into that Double Play, Karma?
For that shitty remark about “Glad no instant replay.” (paraphrasing)
romone_braves91 - October 9, 2010
And their punk ass fans
Disrespecting Jason both days.
Sam Jethroe - October 9, 2010
this win brought to you by mid-season pickups...
and an amazing DP started by Glaus at 3b. who’da thunk it?
Damn I love this team
knarf - October 9, 2010
Alright everyone, I'm out
Have a great night/morning.
What a game.
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010 via mobile
postseason predictions?
MacsGlasses - October 9, 2010
Prediction
Braves win this series in four, takes all seven to take the Phillies down, then takes the Rangers in seven.
BravesFaninAZ - October 9, 2010
lol....Rangers...
Do you think Bud Selig would allow a World Series to take place if both the Phillies AND Yankees are eliminated?
EricGreggWasPaidOff - October 9, 2010
G'night
See you on Sunday.
Yakker - October 9, 2010
Ankiel gets the ink
But we had so many heroes tonight. Farnsworth and Glaus, yep. The ’pen was phenomenal tonight, D-Lee jumpstarting the offense and with the great digs at 1st, A-Gon with the HUGE double, Melky for hustling and getting Huff to come off the bag.
kd8698 - October 9, 2010
All year...
MVP goes to the entire 40-man roster practically!
HansonManCrush - October 9, 2010 via mobile
By far the most bad ass finger point of all time.
get me anky. that was baller as hell!
SouthernPanther - October 9, 2010
Not to be all wishy washy or anything...
but Rick Ankiel is my new favorite Brave.
OK, not really, but he’s at least moved up the list a few spots. I’d been begging all game for SOMEBODY on this team to hit a homerun, even if we lost, just to show some sign of life…was totally not expecting it to come from him.
And by the way, any other ballpark, and we’d be singing McCann’s praises tonight instead of Ankiel’s. But hey…whatever works.
Aaron Meier - October 9, 2010
So many incredible storylines in this game.
Rick Ankiel getting the game-winner for the Braves after being completely incapable of pitching against the Braves 10 years ago.
Kyle Farnsworth getting a win in extra innings for their first postseason victory since 2005 after being unable to hold a 5-run lead in Game 4 of the NLDS in 2005, a game that went into extra innings.
Troy Glaus comes in to play third base after only playing two innings at the hot corner all season and makes the most important defensive play of the Braves’ entire 2010 season.
Best of all? This game was a microcosm of this team all year. There was no one hero. It was a unified effort. From the bullpen throwing 7 scoreless innings, to Lee & McCann’s back-to-back hits, Gonzalez’s double, Glaus’ huge double play, Ankiel’s homer, and Farnsworth getting the job done after being forced into emergency action when Wagner went down, the whole team was the hero tonight.
What an inspiring win. What a devastating loss for the Giants.
AnEternalEnigma - October 9, 2010
Don’t forget Chino – he was nearly perfect tonight!
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
Chino for 2011 Manager!
Yakker - October 9, 2010
It was essentially our entire season
All wrapped up into one game.
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
“For Cox it was the 161st ejection of his career, 158 in the regular season and three in the postseason. One more and Cox will have a season’s full of ejections on his resume. He’ll have at least two chances to earn that distinction.”
Viva los Bravos
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Actually shocked he hasn't gotten the boot more in the postseason.
FitzFan - October 9, 2010
p.s. Remember this?
Remember all the responses after this pic was posted….?
“That would be awesome if Ankiel wasn’t in it.”
“Fuck Ankiel. Get out of that pic.”
etc.
Well, you know what, fuck you. It’s called faith. Look into it.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
I still think he strikes out too much, but how many power-hitters dont?!?!?! I heard Bobby in an interview on the news this morning “He is the guy always hitting them out in bp, he has tremendous power”. I will allow for redemption and admit it if I am wrong. Ankiel was the right guy at the right time. He was due, I am out of cliche’s. GOOD DAMN WIN! Go Braves, lets get it done at home!
HeyMikey - October 9, 2010
Cox also said Yost told him that Ankiel could carry a team for awhile...
And Cox said they’ve been waiting for him to do just that.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
Ankiel's
Made more decent contact than anyone this series I feel… He’s connecting well
HansonManCrush - October 9, 2010 via mobile
Brian McCann would like a word with you.
Bronn - October 9, 2010
As would Omar Infante
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
I agree
Not a good idea to knock on one of our players, especially when Cox seems to think a lot of him by playing him so often. I always felt ok about Ankiel – yeah, yeah, easy to say now- but I mean it. His fielding is miles better than anyone else in the outfield, except Heyward. He has always shown he has power. I loved it when he knocked the second baseman over last night! He showed up bigtime in one our recent losses to the Phillies.
It seems to me that instead of saying that last night was a fluke, we should be talking about who is hot, and that would be the Braves! This is an awesome year in the making, right here, right now.
BravesFaninAZ - October 10, 2010
rec'd baby
sddbaker - October 9, 2010
THE GAME IS OVER. THE BRAVES SEASON IS OVER. Seriously?
We were losing by three runs in the first inning? If you didn’t think we could come back from that then wow. If you haven’t realized this by now, never count this Braves team out of a game. That is what most that comment so ridiculous. Great win and Go Braves
Braves24 - October 9, 2010
EXACTLY! Have any of those phonies showed their faces around here yet?
FitzFan - October 9, 2010
Holy shit
I had to go to bed at the top of the eighth and then this happens. I love this team.
VictorW - October 9, 2010
Kindly do not watch anymore?
:)
justincredubil02 - October 9, 2010
Damnit, I feel asleep. Nice win though
taney71 - October 9, 2010
what worries me
is that Wagner could be out for the rest of the post season
southman - October 9, 2010
Kimbrell, Venters is back, etc. still the best.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Feel bad for Wagner
But if Saito comes back strong, then I feel confident handing the reigns over to Venters/Kimbrel.
ryantex - October 9, 2010
Man, I really wanted to stay up and watch the whole game, but I’ve had such a long week at work that I was completely exhausted. I think I fell asleep in the 5th, so I missed all the good stuff! Damn it!
That’s ok, I’d like to say that by me falling asleep and not watching is what “jinxed” the Braves into winning. Woot!! All me, baby.
Sparhawk - October 9, 2010
Oh, and this is why I’m so happy our bullpen is so damn good. I don’t think the Braves have ever had a better bullpen…and to think Saito is out!
Sparhawk - October 9, 2010
I passed out when it was 4-1
and woke up on my couch around 5, the tv still on mute, my ipod still playing music through my headphones. It was actually my favorite Nirvana track from Nevermind, Drain You, which is what the Braves can do to you, haha. But that should have clued me off as a good signm because I love that song.
anyways… I made my way over to the computer expecting to see 4-1 as the final score. I saw 5-4 Braves, and have been wired ever since. Let me tell you… It’s the closest feeling like Christmas morning that I’ve felt in a long, long time. I helped jinx it with you, man, lol, because I passed the fuck out, too.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
All those Giants fans that came over here saying, “Fear the Beard!! Fear the Beard!!!”, lol, can flog off.
Fear the Braves.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Yes, fear McCann!
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
So its the closest feeling to Christmas morning you've felt
Since last Christmas?
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
Gotta love DOB sometimes.
This was his notation in the quotes after the game:
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
nice
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Wish I could've seen that exchange between Rick and Bobby.
Touching. I hope this story ends on a high note.
pancanbra - October 9, 2010
Moylan (love that guy)
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
that one's my fav
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Sweet Sassy Mollasy! I’m celebrating like a slave who made it to the North! Old Man River……..
10-4 - October 9, 2010
Das only in the moanin...
you spose to be up cookin’ brea-wah by then anyway…. that’s like an alarm clock…WOO-WOOO!!!
- Bub Rub and Lil Sis
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Bubb Rubb completes me.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
Chipper Jones (on Glaus being at 3rd)
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
lmao
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Wow. That's great.
Big lol.
pancanbra - October 9, 2010
Haha!
E-Lizz - October 9, 2010
I love Chipper.
Scott Coleman - October 9, 2010
Me too! He always tells it like it is.
FitzFan - October 9, 2010
Lee (on this team’s late-innings drama and comeback wins)
AMEN Lee.
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
lol. it’s probably just me getting older, but ive got a shitload of greys this year……
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Lol! You can tell he's having a blast out there.
FitzFan - October 9, 2010
Chipper (on how Rick is liked by his teammates)
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
Great clubhouse chemistry. Great character guys.
Hard to imagine Yunel Escobar on this team right now.
Thanks for the quotes NCC
pancanbra - October 9, 2010
I thought Ankiel was going to get hurt in the dugout after he hit that bomb.
UMDBHIK - October 9, 2010
Are you serious?!
I went to bed before the eight inning, went to work and when I left and turned the radio on and the announcers said that we won with an Ankiel HR. I thought I heard wrong but…….are you serious?!
maxxj3 - October 9, 2010
Nah... just kidding.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
oh....i thought so
the Braves I know are down 0-2. What, wait a minute!!
maxxj3 - October 9, 2010
The morning after...
I’m still excited about the win last night. Currently tailgating in Athens but everyone is still talking about the Braves. What a great win. Forget ‘Fear the Beard’, on to ‘Fear the Braves’. Looking forward to Sunday/Monday, gonna be there Monday night.
Again, WOW and HELL YES!!!!
Glaus regained a lot of respect with that DP too. Clutch play.
murph35 - October 9, 2010 via mobile
Anyone besides me, seeing the posts all displaying BOLD for the last 1/3 of the page?
They were not before when I was here earlier…just when I came back and refreshed the page.
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
Yeah...
I just refreshed, and I’m seeing it too.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
But not on my reply.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
Yep, when I reply, it looks normal – until I close it and come back.
NCChopper - October 9, 2010
Punishment for ever closing TC.
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
yes
Kobe:The Legend - October 9, 2010
Yay!
TheMelkman - October 9, 2010
Anyone know if the condensed game is on MLB.com
I wouldn’t mind watching it again.
bravesforever16 - October 9, 2010
This
It’s one I wouldn’t mind seeing again and again…
Yakker - October 9, 2010
A lot of people criticized Frank Wren's mid-season trades,
and not without good reason in some cases. Yet this game somehow made him look like a genius. Gonzalez and Ankiel only got the two biggest hits of the Braves’ season so far. Farnsworth escaped a perilous jam and locked the Giants down in the last inning. And Lee had a good game too, especially defensively, scooping like 10 balls. I love it when a plan comes together (even if I had no idea that this was possible).
What an awesome and thrilling win. I really wish I wasn’t moving right now (like, RIGHT now), or else I’d be able to hang around more and celebrate. Hopefully I’ll have plenty of time to celebrate tomorrow at Turner Field!
Jacob Peterson - October 9, 2010
“Brian McCann’s RBI single in the sixth snapped a 24-inning postseason scoreless stretch by the Braves dating to their last trip to the playoffs in ’05.”
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
Ouch!
Tarkus - October 9, 2010
That run was BMac´s HR in the 8th
joshant - October 9, 2010
WOW! Embarrassing
FitzFan - October 9, 2010
Swing and a Drive!!
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Belted Right!!!
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Way gone.
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Go Braves
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
That finger point is bad azz
Yakker - October 9, 2010
Mac, Ankiel, Farnsworth
lol. just cuz i’m in a really good mood. we’re advancing in this bitch.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - October 9, 2010
don't be so sure
and jinx something haha
MikeTrain - October 9, 2010
ive got an extra ticket
for game 3 on Sunday.. if anyone’s interested.
HudsonsBeard - October 9, 2010 via mobile
Wish I didnt live 5 hrs away :(
MikeTrain - October 9, 2010
I’m on my way right now from orlando FL, you can do it!!
HudsonsBeard - October 9, 2010 via mobile
I couldn’t believe it when I saw it leaving the park.
jcm28 - October 9, 2010
McCann and Ankiel had a talk, I hope. Did anyone else who actually watched the game see what I saw in the highlights? On the Giants single up the middle, Ankiel was charging towards the ball, picked it up and was always looking toward home. A Giant was heading home from second base. Ankiel picked up the ball, but there was nowhere to throw, because McCann totally gave up on the play and was somewhere between the plate and the mound. Did Ankiel have a play if McCann was at the plate? I don’t know, but I have seen this before where players give up when there might still be a chance. Game seven of the WS with Yankees and Diamondbacks comes to mind – the last play of the game the outfielder totally gave up on it.
BravesFaninAZ - October 10, 2010
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