Gamethread: Braves @ Reds, June 18, 2009 (65/162) WIN

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Tommy Hanson (1-0, 6.17) vs. Matt Maloney (0-1, 4.50)

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12:40 game today on a getaway day.

[CanadaBravesFan]

Gotta love the 10:40 AM starts! Working from home rules!

[Lauren T.]

I'm working from home today too, taking a crapload of online continuing ed classes for work. They've always waived my requirements because of the specialized role I have (I'm not legally required to take these classes; almost everyone else is), but this year, they're not. So I have to take 18 more hours by the end of the month, and they don't count test time in those! BOO.

But yay, day game! :)

[chicagobrave]

I hope this game gets going soon. I am home due to being unemployed. I wish I had a job since we have a DVR and I would not have to miss any games. I am also hoping that bad weather does not take out my satellite signal today.

[chicagobrave]

Looks like first pitch is coming soon.

[BigWorm]

Boomba shaka boomba shaka boom boom boom

>bigworm lifts curse<

Go Braves, we're good to go.

[Dreamscape]

Solid first for Hanson. He walked Phillips, but nothing got out of the infield.

[Lauren T.]

I love it when MattE cusses into his helmet. Like we don't know what that word was!! :D

[Andy G.]

Sac fly for Kotchman. We'll take it. I really like watching Casey hit.

[Andy G.]

Hey. Francoeur is 4-5 in stolen base attempts this year. Runner on second, Ross has a chance to gives us another run and get the pitcher up this inning. Come on Ross!

Deep fly, but he's out. Too bad.

[Andy G.]

I hate it when they don't give us the pitch speed. What gives?

[Chris_Moderato]

Nice. Hanson loads the bases with walks and hitting guys, then gets out of it with a K. Nice to see a young Braves pitcher who doesn't collapse under that kind of pressure.

[Andy G.]

ANOTHER terrible call from an umpire. Phillips was obviously out at first, no doubt about it, and the umpire calls him safe. What is going on this year? He got out on the basepaths, luckily. Are umpires sucking all across the league or is it just in Braves games?

[chicagobrave]

ANOTHER terrible call from an umpire. Phillips was obviously out at first, no doubt about it, and the umpire calls him safe. What is going on this year? He got out on the basepaths, luckily. Are umpires sucking all across the league or is it just in Braves games?

It is not just the Braves the umps made a real bad call that helped the Cards last night. My hubby is a Cards fan and was even he thought the call was completely wrong.

[chicagobrave]

Nice HR from Matty 2-0 Braves now.

[Andy G.]

Diaz with a bomb! 2-0 Braves.

[chicagobrave]

I thought that was another HR.

[chicagobrave]

Nice 2 run blast for Nate. 4-0 Braves

[Andy G.]

Sweet. Hanson's first hit comes with the bases loaded. 5-0 Braves.

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Dusty Baker is an idiot. Intentionally walking Jeff Francoeur--what the hell was he thinking?

Thanks!

[chicagobrave]

I guess Dusty is scared of Jeff after he almost hit a home run earlier.

[Andy G.]

Dusty Baker is an idiot. Intentionally walking Jeff Francoeur--what the hell was he thinking?

Thanks!
Lefty pitching, Kotchman on deck, creates a double play scenario, Kotchman's a double play candidate...

[BigWorm]

We should just tell the offense that Tommy Hanson is pitching everyday.

That's all Vasquez needs is to wear #48 with Hanson on the back.

[MSbravefan]

And of course in a 7-0 game, Moylan, Gonzo and Soriano all pitch

[Hillbilly]

And of course in a 7-0 game, Moylan, Gonzo and Soriano all pitch


Yeah, we have to keep Bennett and Acosta fresh for crunch time in the crucial upcoming Red Sox series. Lord have mercy. :rolleyes:

[MSbravefan]

Medlen is never going to improve pitching only in a mop-up role. He needs to start in AAA or be used on a more regular basis.

[argentina brave]

folks, we just won a game, for pete smith's sake! let it rest about bobby.....:)

[wordslayer©]

The good news is, this is our 31st winning streak we've started this year!

go braves

[BigWorm]

Hey slayer I'd love to check out your blog....where's the link?

wait, this is a joke isn't it? damnit jim

[argentina brave]

well hell, maybe he's given up on the season like half this board, and he's showcasing some trade bait. ;)

[randyb]

Maybe.

Soriano, I can sort of understand. He hadn't pitched in a while. Get some work in to stay sharp.

Gonzo, though, I thought had some regular work leading into the game. I would've liked to see either Medlen or Acosta pick up the 8th.

I believe Medlen would have been a good one to pitch the 9th, with that big of lead

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I believe Medlen would have been a good one to pitch the 9th, with that big of lead
Randy!

[randyb]

Randy!
Yea it's me!
what happened to the site??
I like to never got back in.

[randyb]

Server upgrade which will hopefully present the site with less problems in the future. The only drawback was losing the previous posts and having everyone re-register.

EDIT: Oh...and that said, I'm sure one of the admins will be more than happy to update your post count to the total you had prior to the server change if you want it to be updated. :)

Thanks BFH

[Hobbes]

EDIT: Oh...and that said, I'm sure one of the admins will be more than happy to update your post count to the total you had prior to the server change if you want it to be updated. :)
Already done.

And welcome back Randy.

[wordslayer©]

Hmmm...didn't it used to be RandyB instead of Randyb? It used to be RaaaaaaaaaaaaaandyBEEEEEEEEEE. Now it seems like Ran-dyb.

I feel a curse coming on. The braves won't ever win 90 games into we get the big "B" back. It's the Randyb curse. Change it back ran-dyb. If not for me, then do it for the braves.

[Andy G.]

Hmmm...didn't it used to be RandyB instead of Randyb? It used to be RaaaaaaaaaaaaaandyBEEEEEEEEEE. Now it seems like Ran-dyb.

I feel a curse coming on. The braves won't ever win 90 games into we get the big "B" back. It's the Randyb curse. Change it back ran-dyb. If not for me, then do it for the braves.
You got it backwards. The curse of the big "B" has been lifted. The Braves can start winning again.