Game 104
by rlgv on Jul.27, 2008, under Recaps
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I think it’s pretty clear now, sure we had been hanging around in the playoff hunt, but after this series, it’s official, we are now sellers. Two games in a row the bats come through big. Two games in a row the pen lets us down, big. When you score nine runs one day, and ten the next…. You really should win those games.
Braves had twelve hits and and seven walks, a good day behind the plate. Throw in the ten runs, it should have been a recipe for success. Tex is (finally) getting hot, two more hits today with a run scored. Kotsay notched three hits with a double and two runs scored. Infante had two hits, one for a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. KJ also had a home run of his own.
This game might have turned out differently if not for the rain delay. Campy was pitching well, but when there is a long delay half way through the second, it hurts. He had to come out and handed the ball to Jo-Jo. Jo-Jo was unimpressive, 2.2 innings, five runs on four hits and four walks. Taverez went .2 innings, gave up a home run. Ring managed to get a (seriously, just one) batter out, but gave up four runs on four hits. Boyer gave up a home run in .2 innings. Carlyle also couldn’t keep the ball in the yard, giving up a home run. The only bright spot on the day was Ohman who pitched an inning without giving up a run.
Brave lose this game 10 – 12, and lose the series. I can’t wait to see what moves get made.
Tomorrow’s game, 7:10 PM. Not nationally televised.
July 27th, 2008 on 8:28 pm
What a depressing loss. McCann got hammered by Victorino, and he’ll probably miss some time. Chipper’s likely headed to the DL. The only person in the pen that’s doing well consistently is Ohman, and they’re thinking about trading him.
But this game was over as soon as Reyes gave the runs back to Philadelphia. A 5-run lead, and he squandered it almost immediately. Honestly, he should’ve been charged with the loss. 2.2 innings, and 4 walks? He’s 3-9, with an ERA over 5, let him go, or send him down, just make sure he doesn’t pitch on this team anytime soon.
This team makes my head hurt.
July 29th, 2008 on 7:13 am
Yep folks, when I saw the rain delay and knew Campillo wasn’t coming back, I got a sick feeling it would be Jo-Jo. As good as Jo-Jo was from mid-May to early June, he’s been just as bad since.
Probably a good thing to send him to Richmond and let him work things out. His confidence is shot. I still think he’s going to be a good pitcher.
Hudson? Wow. Absolutely wow … just when you think it can’t get any worse. Amazing.
Bud.
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