All Alex Gonzalez needed to do was hit a fly ball, and he surely did that. He got all of a Mitchell Boggs pitch and won the game with a three run shot after Rick Ankiel walked and Eric Hinske singled. It was just another dramatic last at-bat victory for the Braves, who are now tied for first place once again.
Tommy Hanson pitched well as the starter, going seven innings and allowing just two earned runs on an Albert Pujols double. Jonny Venters got credited with a blown save after allowing the tying run to score, but most of that was Martin Prado's fault for making a throwing error earlier in the inning.
The rest of the Braves bullpen was virtually flawless. Peter Moylan, Billy Wagner, Takashi Saito, Kyle Farnsworth, and Craig Kimbrel combined for 4.2 scoreless innings with just one hit and one walk allowed in total. Kimbrel earned the win with a scoreless inning which featured two strikeouts.
The Braves opened up the scoring in the first inning with a bases loaded walk by Nate McLouth. McLouth added an RBI triple later in the game and seems to be back on track, which is an absolutely great sign. Jason Heyward homered in the bottom of the seventh and made a few solid defensive plays as well as he continues to make his push for N.L. Rookie of the Year.
Tomorrow the Braves can win the series with Tim Hudson on the mound against Kyle Lohse. Lohse has had a rough season to say the least and Hudson has certainly not. This pitching matchup definitely favors the Braves, so hopefully they can finish off the Cards tomorrow afternoon.
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Gonzooo
steeeeezzzzzz - September 11, 2010
It’s good, but the Heyward one still reigns atop.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
CRAP
was just about to post mine
atl192485 - September 11, 2010
you...
steeeeezzzzzz - September 11, 2010
Why u mad, tho?
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
we're tied for first in the division with them
southman - September 12, 2010
Gonzo’s Walk-off:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=11964119
I could watch that all day. In fact, I think that I just did.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
same here.
woulda been amazing to be in the stadium while it happened.
steeeeezzzzzz - September 11, 2010
Definitely
That stadium was full.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
haha meds...
15ks - September 11, 2010
I saw that
I was thinking….“you better quite waving that elbow around”
garlick - September 11, 2010
Oh it was, my friend. It was.
kauf67 - September 11, 2010
Alex needs to hit more walkoff HRs
because he’s damn good at celebrating
GoBravesNY - September 11, 2010
The crossing of arms to basically say “Game Over!” was classic. That moment was beyond awesome.
romone_braves91 - September 11, 2010
i liked the skip more just before home. He was basically saying screw this, I’m having fun on my way around
GoBravesNY - September 11, 2010
That was my favorite too.
Especially since he was skipping like he knew he was hot stuff right then. A+.
Sarahbeth - September 12, 2010
Medlen
looks like the little brother of the team
Especially during that celebration
award6 - September 11, 2010
My favorite part
Is that a dad holding a kid still jumps up and tries to grab the HR.
royhobbs - September 12, 2010
Damn.
Wish I had been there. And I thought last night was electric. This was downright freaking magical.
And Gonzo was showing some serious swagger there. Makes me think we need to start playing “Swagger Like Us” by T.I. for some things.
Sarahbeth - September 12, 2010
and Kimbrel has more wins than KK?
steeeeezzzzzz - September 11, 2010
I have
more wins than KK.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
yeah i had 3 in my summer league
in 2 starts and like 7 appearances out of the pen
15ks - September 11, 2010
They demoted you to the pen?
LaRussa must have been managing your team.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
i had to get stretched out at the beginning
i only play in the summer, i throw shot for school
15ks - September 11, 2010
Ah
I see. I couldn’t throw a breaking ball to save my life in high school. Third base, on the other hand…
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
I played all three OF positions and hit switch...
Wait….that would make me………………………
king of games - September 11, 2010
Is that you,
Melky? You can read?
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
i had one appearance in high school
on jv. i didnt play cause i couldnt hit at all. can touch about 78/79, work the edges, change speeds, mix the split in, and a very, very slow curve
15ks - September 11, 2010
and you're not even an MLB pitcher!
(kinda like that race against either Nixon or Regan where a pundit stated that the Democrat only won one more state than the pundit and he pundit wasn’t even running!)
Sir Veza - September 11, 2010
I'll have you all know that my dinner was extra delicious post-victory.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
What did you have?
I’m hungry and need ideas.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
Bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy (was supposed to be pancakes, but there was a last minute substitution…..I’m not complaining).
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
Brinner?
Good idea. Need some Bacon!
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
Night breakfast!
sweet.
MBL1 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
And Alex Gonzalez improved his batting average against Mitchell Boggs to .714 with that HR.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
What did ya have?
MBL1 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
Get out, Phillies!
we aren’t sharing first place!
hawves - September 11, 2010
Hey
you should change your picture to this:
http://mlb.mlb.com/atl/images/fan_forum/braves_believe_logo.gif
or this:
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/images/ticketing/y2009/believe_tomahawk_hdr.gif
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
that sucks
it doesn’t quite fit.
hawves - September 11, 2010
Yeah...
Try the other one?
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
let's see...
hawves - September 11, 2010
nope
hawves - September 11, 2010
I like
it. Even though the size is off.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
It's still good
I’m keeping it.
hawves - September 11, 2010
Believe
was from last year?
BeatTehMets - September 12, 2010
i just wanted the ball in the outfield...
but nooooo gonzo had to hit a homer instead. what a bummer
gtbravesfan - September 11, 2010
What
a bum. Can’t do his job.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
A great win
kind of wish that I could have watched it…damn you FOX national blackout on MLB.TV
LEastCoastBears - September 11, 2010
I know the feeling sorta!
I had to watch it on Braves.com on my phone because it was not showing up here!
UpstateNyBravesFan - September 12, 2010
Pennant races are fun
MBL1 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
When
we win.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
Venters didnt earn the BS, he earned a hold
i dont know why Moylan earned the BS?
joshant - September 11, 2010
moylan actually gave it up even tho it was venters' run
15ks - September 11, 2010
stupid stats
joshant - September 11, 2010
Yeah
All it took for Moylan to get a BS was a soft groundball. Ridiculous stat.
Bronn - September 11, 2010
Yeah soft groundball that even recorded an out
bravesforever16 - September 11, 2010
The odds are against us tomorrow
I’m taking my 3 game losing streak back to Turner Field.
10-4 - September 11, 2010
You
go, we kill you! Or, maybe you are due!
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
we’re doomed.
MBL1 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
Im going as well. Cant wait for the 6 hour drive.
Im currently 0-1 and my first and only game was against the Marlins when Lowell and Cabrera were on the team.
steeeeezzzzzz - September 11, 2010
Well,
either way, you can cheer against Cabrera.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
Miguel Cabrera..
steeeeezzzzzz - September 11, 2010
Yup
that time, you cheered against Miguel Cabrera. This time, you can cheer against Melky Cabrera.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
okay :/
steeeeezzzzzz - September 11, 2010
cheer against your own player?
MBL1 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
He seems
to do better when I cheer against him.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
This is all I have to say
GoBravesNY - September 11, 2010
Great win.
That win yesterday was the spark we needed to turn things around. Giants lost, too.
We take the game tomorrow.
Jman781 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
Big Win!
Hopefully Bobby will start to trust Kimbrel like he trusts Venters, because Kimbrel stuff is straight up NASTY!
deewill23 - September 11, 2010
I'm sensing
the start of something great with Kimbrel. Dude can light the opposition up.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
Dunn, Venters, and Kimbrel
That’s a relief core I can get behind.
king of games - September 11, 2010
Throw in
Teheran, Delgado, Vizcaino, Heyward, Hanson, Jurrjens, Medlen, Prado, and McCann.
2012 is going to be a great year for this team.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
it’s kinda sad to think that we have to skip 2011 to have the “ultimate team” due to the veterans (Lowe, KK, McLouth) are holding us back from the future.
romone_braves91 - September 11, 2010
KK will be traded this winter.
king of games - September 11, 2010
no
that will be Lowe
Braves24 - September 11, 2010
Not unless we eat 80-90% of the contract, KK has a decent contract and did pich well in 2009.
king of games - September 11, 2010
I rather eat 10-15M of Lowe’s contract. We have more money to spend and so we could get Crawford. And if we ate 80% of his contract, we would be paying 24M out of his 30M contract, not going to happen
Braves24 - September 11, 2010
Would much rather have Lowe than KK...
KK needs a change of scenery badly
UpstateNyBravesFan - September 12, 2010
At the end of the 2008 season (72-90), I said that this team’s time was only going to come in 2011 or later. Anything before then is just icing on the cake, if you ask me. As good as this team is now (and it is an amazing team), 2011 and 2012+ are going to even better.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
Nate has been doing much better of late tho maybe he has figured things out.
UpstateNyBravesFan - September 12, 2010
Freeman, maybe Beachy, and will Salcedo be ready by then?
MBL1 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
Beachy should defenitely be up next year. If Salcedo is ready by then that is great, but I’m not sure about that one.
Braves24 - September 11, 2010
Don't forget
Brandon Beachy and Mycal Jones should be ready by 2012 too!
deewill23 - September 11, 2010
This
His outing was down right unfair to the Cardinals. Their faces were like, “who the hell is this guy!?” Mr. 99 mph better known as Kimbrel. Now go back to your dugout in disgrace.
romone_braves91 - September 11, 2010
99 plus a wicked slider
and his command looked great.
Braves24 - September 11, 2010
that slider came out of nowhere. The announcers were giddy about that pitch. I was like “holy shit!” Nasty.
romone_braves91 - September 11, 2010
he always had a nasty slider
Braves24 - September 11, 2010
That's the best command I've seen him have.
His stuff has always been top notch. I think a summer of closing in the IL may have taught him what he needs to know to transfer that up to the bigs.
Sam Jethroe - September 11, 2010
this
his command was amazing and he was painting the corners. We knew had elite stuff, but his command was what was holding him back. It is a SSS, but I think he will build off this and get better
Braves24 - September 11, 2010
I love
the way Heap just set up down the middle and let him reach back and throw it and let the natural movement do its thing instead of trying to make him pinpoint
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
That's the best I've ever seen CK look.
That breaker to end the inning was beyond hilarious. I half expected LaRussa to come out and claim it was illegal because it was unfair.
Sam Jethroe - September 11, 2010
Well,
that would be something that Tony LaRussa would do…
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
Yes, it would.
I loved that quote about how he liked that Cox didn’t try dirty tricks. All I could think of was “You mean like telling the ump to strictly enforce the meaningless catcher’s box?”
Sam Jethroe - September 11, 2010
great win
Gonzo’s bat flip says it all and was epic
Braves24 - September 11, 2010
+1
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
D-Lee
is starting to fill me with the same dread McLouth used to
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
Really?
He’s OPSed 1.116 over the last 7 days.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
True
Don’t get me wrong, I’d rather have him out there for the glove than Glaus and consistent stroke. Perhaps ‘tense’ is a better word than ‘dread.’ Would love to see his power stoke keep it up.
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
Yup,
I can get behind ‘tense’. I don’t trust him too much in big situations either. The difference is that he’s been giving me hope over his last few games. Same with McLouth. If these two heat up, and we maintain consistent production from the rest of our players, watch out in October.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
This.
I’d love to see them both heat up, and if Freeman would get some more at bats I’d be happy as he is silky smooth in the field, but if Lee gets going you just can’t take him out. No complaints at this point. We’re winning, however Big Red may end up sacrificing something for a W soon
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
I say
that he sacrifices Lowe. The problem with Freeman is that, although he has an extremely bright future ahead of him, he does not have above-average MLB power or above-average MLB plate discipline. The one thing that he does well (on offense, right now) is make consistent contact with the ball. He isn’t doing that right now. I don’t think that he’s going to help the team that much down the stretch…
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
Agreed.
Lowe would be worthy. That ‘sinker’ is a physics experiment gone wrong. You’re right about all of that. I’d be interested if more appearances would help him out, but if Lee hits well then keep him for a bat and late inning glove as seen today.
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
hasn’t Freddie had like 7 at bats?
I don’t think he’s going to be our savior, but I do think he’ll get a couple of big hits.
MBL1 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
yep
he’s had a few, hit the ball well a few times, has a hit or two. He will be fine and if they had a 10+ game lead in the division I could see him making consistent starts, but things are too tense. As long as he’s not Kotchman Jr. I’ll sleep well.
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
This
10 AB, but this is not the time to let him experience his growing pains.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
He's only 20
It’s not like we’re trying to get him ready for a make or break season next year. Plenty of time for him to learn, especially with his size and tools.
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
Agreed.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
21 tomorrow. :)
MBL1 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
how far was Gonzo HR?
it looked like 420+ ft
joshant - September 11, 2010
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=11964119
probably like 755 feet. Or 762*.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
check hittrackeronline.com when they post it
GoBravesNY - September 11, 2010
415
According to stadium scoreboard
kauf67 - September 11, 2010
ESPN says
442
atl192485 - September 12, 2010
Didn't get to watch the game
but I love those hats. Amazing!
BTW, anyone have Sea Bass’ numbers since coming over from Toronto? Me likey the Sea Bass.
Also, once again McClouth has shown great signs of being back to form. Gotta love that!
And J-Hey continues to rake. Someone said that it would take a monster finish for him to become ROY — just want to thank that person for inspiring Jason. :)
Sir Veza - September 11, 2010
I'm
definitely behind those hats, at least with the home uniform. I wish that they would use the Navy/Scarlet hats on the road instead of the Navy hats, though.
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
really?
i personally don’t like the white hats…i do like the navy hats however
forgotten_glory - September 12, 2010
Gonzalez stats with Atlanta:
.267/.327/.414/.741 with 4 HRs and 27 RBIs coming into today.
Today, he went 1 for 6, but added a HR and 3 RBIs.
So that’s 5 HRs and 30 RBIs in 53 games now. Extrapolating that to a full season in Atlanta, he’d be around 15 HRs with around 90 RBIs (yeah, yeah, I know – RBIs are a poor performance indicator). Since leaving Toronto, his slugging is down, but his OBP is up. He’s been a decent pick-up. I can see him staying in Atlanta for next season.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
he will be with Atlanta next year
he has a cheap option
Braves24 - September 11, 2010
I know that.
It’s just that when we traded for him (and even recently), a lot of people around here have been bitching about how he’s not good enough to play the rest of this season, rather less all of next season, too.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
nah, we just think yunel was better
kbertling353 - September 12, 2010
Or not...
But thats an old convo!
UpstateNyBravesFan - September 12, 2010
haha +1
Braves24 - September 12, 2010
Nice name.
tcstew - September 11, 2010
ty
Sir Veza - September 12, 2010
OT
I was just watching the US-Lithuania highlights on ESPN and whoever was doing it said: “the US, taking on the Americans…”
link:http://espn.go.com/extra/fiba/recap?id=300913917
GoBravesNY - September 11, 2010
link fail
http://espn.go.com/extra/fiba/recap?id=300913917
GoBravesNY - September 11, 2010
fantastic win
was in the living room watching it on the big screen. Had that October feel to it, but a great finish
GO BRAVES!!
Jtpdolphins2009 - September 11, 2010
Baseball is a crazy sport...
We lose Pirates series and lose the first game of the Cards and out of nowhere the Braves are “fading” and “are going to be the team left out of playoffs” (thank you ESPN experts). Now the same Braves win two in a row and now we have the best record in the NL (screw tie. We are winning the overall series vs. Phi 7-5). It’s funny how things work out. Let’s take the game tomorrow and pray that we play Nats tough.
romone_braves91 - September 11, 2010
Oh and how sick is it that our home record is 51-20.
romone_braves91 - September 11, 2010
allow me if you will...
to point out the point where Philly lost 4 to the Astros…you’re right, its a crazy game. I know Philly Phans who were as nervous after that as we were after the Pirates.
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
The thing is, I hate ESPN but it’s really the only sports network out there. I watch it for the highlights and news, but I hate their “analysis”…I like Tim Kurkjian though.
MBL1 - September 11, 2010 via mobile
MLB Network?
I have ATT so I lack it, but catch it when I can.
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
I've talked MLB Net up here
But they’ve really rubbed salt in my eye lately by giving Eric Byrnes so much screentime. He’s making me appreciate the relatively reserved and dignified moves of Rex Hudler.
As for ESPN, they’re pretty much a joke. I like Tim and I’m more or less okay with Olney, but for the most part, they think of baseball as something to be put up with until football season starts. Then, other than daily episodes of As The Yankees n’ Sox Turn, it’s the functional equivalent of polo as far as they’re concerned.
Sam Jethroe - September 11, 2010
Aaron Boone is pretty good
bravesforever16 - September 11, 2010
Mclouth with the highest WPA for the braves. .206
joshant - September 11, 2010
McLouth is getting hot
which is great to see since we need someone to step up at CF
LEastCoastBears - September 11, 2010
A.Gon is the newest member of the Braves Walkoff Club
Heyward 3 (Rockies, Reds, Nats)
Mclouth (Phillies)
Melky (Mets, Dodgers)
Glaus (Royals)
BMac (Marlins)
Infante (Marlins)
Prado (DBacks)
Conrad (Reds)
joshant - September 11, 2010
with the addition of AGon
the Braves Walkoff Club can now field a team (except pitcher). go figure.
atl192485 - September 11, 2010
actually, infante could’ve played SS, so ignore that.
atl192485 - September 11, 2010
Heyward – RF
McLouth – CF
Melky – LF
Glaus – 1B
BMac – C
Prado – 2B
Gonzalez – SS
Conrad – 3B
Infante – P
Infante is versatile. He’s an All Star!!!
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
I forget….was Ankiel’s hit against the Cubs a walk-off?
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
on the road
last AB winner, but not walkoff
atl192485 - September 11, 2010
Oh, that’s right. Thanks.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
not sure what to be more excited about tonight
Kimbrel, Gonzo, or McLouth . . . .
drumzalicious - September 11, 2010
Braves
saipol - September 11, 2010
Hanson was no slouch, either.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 11, 2010
Hanson
hasn’t been a slouch for a while. Sure a few bad starts every now and then, but for the most part he’s been great. I’m staring to think he drank the mysterious liquid at Jobu’s alter
Kolb-Wickman Effect - September 11, 2010
mclouth for me
JasonHeywardisGod - September 11, 2010
this
we have had a black hole in center for like the whole season. If we can get anything remotely consistent from McLouth for the stretch run, this team will be tough to beat.
romone_braves91 - September 11, 2010
Gotta say McLouth
bravesforever16 - September 11, 2010
McLouth
Braves24 - September 11, 2010
Kimbrel was so filthy though.
Scott Coleman - September 12, 2010
Wow. That lead didn’t last long.
Here we come, Philly! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
TonyAlmeyda - September 11, 2010
i love Venezuelans
we need more
ChitownBravos - September 11, 2010
if only we hadn't traded gregor for jeff franc....i mean rick ankiel
CoxXx - September 12, 2010
those 2 obnoxious clapping Cards fans behind home plate can suck it.
dude’s face was priceless when Gonzo hit the walk-off. that was the best part of the night. seeing his face fall.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - September 11, 2010
Stars might be aligned for Sunday night's game
Hudson >> Lohse (getting Hudson back in the win column would be huge)
Cincy won again tonight on a walkoff (Cardinals might be feeling rather discouraged)
Sunday night baseball (late getaway game for the Cards and the Braves actually stay at home for another series)
We would really need to take advantage of our 10 remaining home games.
LEastCoastBears - September 11, 2010
I just checked the standings. This team has the best record in the NL. What?
frozendesert - September 11, 2010
Was in the House
Between 3rd and LF for the big walk off. What a great ending, especially since we decided to beat the storm out no matter what at the end of 12. Hit the first bus out, got the MARTA and made it to Decatur Taco Mac then Brick Store Pub to celebrate. Tied for first, take it back tomorrow!
CharlotteChop - September 11, 2010 via mobile
Take a step back and consider this
Rick Ankiel started that rally by fighting back from an 0-2 count to draw a walk.
Yeah.
Sam Jethroe - September 12, 2010
but the consensus is ‘he sucks’, so….
lol
Chief Noc-A-Homa - September 12, 2010
Was at the game
Standing room only folks! That’s how it needs to be from here on out! Hanson pitched great today that double by Pujols was maybe the hardest hit ball all day off him. Also BC really needs to let Venters rest! Heyward’s HR was smoked too!
Jay212033 - September 12, 2010
Oh and
LaRussa had a valid argument about the play at 2B when Gonzo tried to fake the runner like he had the ball so he wouldn’t advance to 3B. Gonzo actually touch the runner without the ball, the runner should’ve been awarded 3B.
Jay212033 - September 12, 2010
He wasn't going to third.
He had already stopped. He would have been out by 75 feet if he’d tried to advance. The only thing Gonzalez really got out of it was the satisfaction of being rotten, which is something Tony “Catcher’s Box” LaRussa has a virtual PhD in.
Sam Jethroe - September 12, 2010
he touched him but did not prevent him from going to third. The runner could have ran to third if he knew what was going on
Braves24 - September 12, 2010
I see a lot of people bitching about how ESPN counted this team out...
But I can’t even begin to comment on how many people who comment on this blog started counting this team out over the last few days. The series against the Pirates… the beginning against the Cards… the Marlins loss… can we get on board now? For real please?
I hope everybody saw the AJC tweet of the Brooks quote…
“We won’t quite. We never will.”
The team feels this way… and as fans we need to feel this way about the team and our fandom… Let me let you in a secret… WE ARE GOING TO LOSE A FEW FOR GAMES BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR… but it’s not going to be the end of the world. These aren’t the 2008 Braves… these are 2010 Braves… and they’re going to be there until the end, the very last at bat… and we need to be there with them.
…And yes, I’m a bit drunk right now
SuperNewb - September 12, 2010
*"quit"
…stupid intoxication
SuperNewb - September 12, 2010
Rec'd
frozendesert - September 12, 2010
Ummm....
GO COLTS!
Scott Coleman - September 12, 2010
boo colts
Kobe:The Legend - September 12, 2010
boo michigan?
SuperNewb - September 12, 2010
hehe, boo irish
Kobe:The Legend - September 12, 2010
go colts!
SuperNewb - September 12, 2010
Go Titians!!
UpstateNyBravesFan - September 12, 2010
GO BRAVES!!!
SuperNewb - September 12, 2010
Thats the War Cry!!
UpstateNyBravesFan - September 12, 2010
I couldn't watch today...
and I just now saw the highlights. Alex Gonzalez killed the shit out of that baseball.
Scott Coleman - September 12, 2010
Aye...
That he did. That he did…
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 12, 2010
Medds was the best....
He looked like Mark McGwire’s chubby son out there jumping around after the home run, or that fat kid from the Natural.
IslandBrave808 - September 12, 2010
I can SO hear Heyward
Saying “Go pick me out a winner, li’l fella.”
Sam Jethroe - September 12, 2010
go to sleep
dank7 - September 12, 2010
fifty-f'n-1 to twenty
wow
dank7 - September 12, 2010
Frenchy still finding ways to somehow get RBI’s.
The Rangers walked off when Mariano Rivera hit Frenchy with the bases loaded in the 9th!
Joseph_C - September 12, 2010
BeatTehMets - September 12, 2010
That's classic.
Bronn - September 12, 2010
That was awesome.
The look of pure joy on the knucklehead’s face as he ran to first. This Rangers team isn’t scared of the Yankees. That may not not make any difference in anything but it’s pretty clearly true.
Sam Jethroe - September 12, 2010
First ever Talking Chop post
Hey guys, nice to break the seal on my TC registration with such a monumental game. Been following the Braves for more than 5 years during my night shifts in London, UK and happily gorging myself on MLB.tv now it is up and running. Made my first live game ever (the weekend series against the fish at the end of last month) and have to say its well worth the sleep deprivation during my non-shift days. Go Bravos.
Tim, the Brixton Brave.
Tim Abbott - September 12, 2010
welcome
GoBravesNY - September 12, 2010
YAY WELCOME!!!
SuperNewb - September 12, 2010
After today
Nats @NYM @Phi @Nats Fla Phi
11-7 Is realistic. This means we have to sweep the Mets or Nats.
BeatTehMets - September 12, 2010
Wait...
Why can’t we sweep the Marlins or the Phillies?
SuperNewb - September 12, 2010
I want to sweep the Phillies twice.
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 12, 2010
I don’t think we’ll sweep anyone, we always seem to find a way to drop one in very series, especially on the road.
Lennox - September 12, 2010
Gonzo HR was the second longest for a Braves in Ted. 444 ft.
The longest was Heyward opening day HR.
Gonzo HR was in front of second highest attendace at Ted
Heyward HR was in front of the highest attendance at Ted this season.
joshant - September 12, 2010
So...
When we’re down 5-2 in the bottom of the ninth of the WS against the Yankees and the bases are loaded with two outs in front of the largest crowd of the year… Brooks Conrad will crush one that goes over the stands?
SuperNewb - September 12, 2010
Yes...
Braves before = Deepest bench in baseball (before chipper injury)
Braves now = Deepest bench in baseball (after chipper injury)
KamikaziMelon - September 12, 2010
Not much has changed….
EricGreggWasPaidOff - September 12, 2010
hehe
Albert K - September 12, 2010
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