Gamethread: Yankees @ Braves, June 23, 2009 (70/162) WIN

[sdp]

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New York Yankees (38-31) vs. Atlanta Braves (33-36)
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Series Matchups
> TONIGHT: Chein-Ming Wang vs. Tommy Hanson, 7:05 PM EDT on PTV
> Wednesday: Andy Pettitte vs. Kenshin Kawakami, 7:05 PM EDT on PTV/ESPN2
> Thursday: A.J. Burnett vs. Derek Lowe, 7:05 PM EDT on PTV

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Projected Lineup
Nate McLouth, CF
Yunel Escobar, SS
Chipper Jones, 3B
Brian McCann, C
Garret Anderson, LF
Casey Kotchman, 1B
Jeff Francoeur, RF
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Tommy Hanson, P

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Link Roundup
STATS: Yankees-Braves Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/preview?gid=290623115)
Rogers: Hanson not worried about Yankees matchup (http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/06/22/hanson_yankees_braves.html)
Bowman: Escobar out with strained right hip flexor (http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090622&content_id=5463130&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl)
Gorman: Pricey pinstripes best fit for Teixeira (http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/06/23/teixeira_braves_yankees.html)
Schultz: Braves return home to a crowd (but whose?) (http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/06/21/braves-return-home-to-a-crowd-but-whose/?cxntfid=blogs_jeff_schultz_blog)

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Upcoming vs. Boston
Friday, June 26th: Josh Beckett vs. Jair Jurrjens, 7:35 PM EDT on PTV
Saturday, June 27th: Tim Wakefield vs. Javier Vazquez, 4:05 PM EDT on FOX
Sunday, June 28th: Brad Penny vs. Tommy Hanson, 1:35 PM EDT on SPSO/TBS
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June 30th-July 2nd: Phillies @ Braves; July 3rd-5th: Braves @ Nationals
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Go Braves!

[BigWorm]

You sure it's not Hampton?

[CharlotteBrave]

Garrett's been hot lately, just wish he'd put more effort in defense and base running!

[slowride]

Let's go Tommy Boy! I can't wait to watch this game.

[BraveFan]

If the Braves don't put up atleast six runs today then their offense is truly horrible. Wang has been the worst starter in the MLB so far in 2009.

[BigWorm]

Can we re-title this thread "Yankees with their Wang out?" or "Tomahawked Wang" or "My Wang hurts"

slayer have at it

[Andy G.]

The Braves are going to win each of the next three series. It starts tonight with our super stud getting some national attention by shutting down the Yankees. *knocks on wood*

[IkeWagner]

Tommy wiggles out of a bases loaded jam, thanks to the pitcher coming up with 2 outs.

[IkeWagner]

Don't hit one on the ground Fransewer.

[IkeWagner]

oh my god, might he walk?

[IkeWagner]

Nope..he flies out instead.

[IkeWagner]

and that brings up Kelly "cramps" Johnson.

[IkeWagner]

who fails

[IkeWagner]

Jeter with a double to lead off the 3rd.

[IkeWagner]

Big first out for Tommy. He may end up giving up a run here, but retiring Swisher may allow him to minimize damage.

[IkeWagner]

ARoids K's!! Runners steal, so 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. One more Tommy.

[IkeWagner]

CAno flies out...3 down...no runs for the Skankees!

[Andy G.]

Hanson's looking good for a guy making his fourth start. He's thrown a lot of pitches and has put guys on base, but he's getting the big outs.

Go Braves!

[IkeWagner]

Braves cooking with 2 outs....runners on first and third for Mac.

[IkeWagner]

Double for Mac!! Yunel scores, Chipper to third. 1-0 Braves.

[IkeWagner]

the slug now makes his way toward the plate

[IkeWagner]

GA doubles! Braves lead 3-0.

[IkeWagner]

Hanson in hot water again.

[IkeWagner]

bases loaded again

[IkeWagner]

and he wiggles out again.

[Hobbes]

Tommy wriggles his way out again.

[Hobbes]

That was weird.

[IkeWagner]

you know what they say about great minds.

[Hobbes]

Nice job Tommy.

[-Dr. Brave-]

And Peter.

[IkeWagner]

Fransewer stinks again.

[IkeWagner]

Moylan retires the Yankschmees in order...Swisher, Teixiera and ARoid.

[IkeWagner]

Is Infante somewhat close to returning? I can't take much more of Kelly Johnson.

[IkeWagner]

Perhaps Cox has realized that Soriano is our best closer.

[IkeWagner]

Posada with the golden sombrero.

[Hobbes]

Perhaps Cox has realized that Soriano is our best closer.
It is kind of looking that way.

[IkeWagner]

Gonzo retires the Yank-mees 1-2-3 in the 8th...2 K's.

[IkeWagner]

Mac goes Yah! Nice insurance.

[Hobbes]

All right Soriano...shut them down.

[Hobbes]

Two down, one to go.

With Hanson facing the Yanks I figured there'd be more folks around.

[JanShan12]

Thanks for all the updates, guys. I enjoyed reading along as I watched the game.

[Hobbes]

Braves win!

[JanShan12]

BRAVES WIN!!!

Wow! I did not see that coming. Great job by Hanson though and the offense came through when they had to.

[IkeWagner]

Nice win!

[Andy G.]

The Braves have thrown consecutive shutouts for the first time since 2005, and we've taken the first game of the series against the Yankees. Hanson is 3-0. I have a good feeling about this team right now.

[BigWorm]

Hanson is the man. Bookie is pissed once again.

[JanShan12]

Thanks for the stat, Andy.

[IkeWagner]

I have a good feeling about this team right now.

Of course you do - you're Gilley. We're still two games below .500, with an offense that is sporadic at best, nonexistent at worst, and a manager who should be on a steady diet of applesauce at the nursing home.

[-Dr. Brave-]

The Braves have thrown consecutive shutouts for the first time since 2005, and we've taken the first game of the series against the Yankees. Hanson is 3-0. I have a good feeling about this team right now.

I'll have a good feeling about this team once we win 4 in a row for the first time since 1794. That would also put us back to .500.

[luvdembravos]

Hanson's performances haven't been textbook pretty but you can't argue with the results so far...

[-Dr. Brave-]

Hanson's performances haven't been textbook pretty but you can't argue with the results so far...

Having baserunners all around him doesn't seem to bother him. He seems very poised, probably enough that he would be a good spokesman for Poise undergarments.

[sdp]

I had to work tonight--what a pleasant surprise to come home to.

[BraveFan]

Hanson pitched very good and probably would have been able to go long if Chipper didn't make that error that prolonged the 4th inning.

[sdp]

http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/01/62/96/image_8596621.jpg

Have fun with the caption.

[KB 34]

All I have to say to the loser Yankees after this game is http://i.zdnet.com/blogs/nelson-muntz.gif

[-Dr. Brave-]

http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/01/62/96/image_8596621.jpg

Have fun with the caption.

"Dude, I think Tex got you on the neck again!"

[barvos4evr]

http://img.coxnewsweb.com/B/01/62/96/image_8596621.jpg

Have fun with the caption.


Dammit Chipper I said cough!!!!!

[Lauren T.]

With Hanson facing the Yanks I figured there'd be more folks around.
I had to work late last night -- with a few breaks, I ended up turning off the laptop at 11:30pm. Note to those of you in college or considering a career change: NEVER work for a CPA firm in any capacity. (...Unless you like unrealistic deadlines and micromanagement, that is.) :wall: