Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Box Score – May 10, 2010 – ESPN.
Where did that come from?
So, as usual, the Braves were being no-hit through 4 2/3. Their first hit, however, came with a runner on second and two out (McLouth, who had walked and been bunted over) a single by Prado, which gave them a 1-0 lead. Then in the sixth they exploded.
Glaus led off the inning with a homer. McCann was hit by a pitch, but thrown out at home when Melky, of all people, doubled. After an intentional walk, Melky scored on an error. With two out after a failed sacrifice by Hanson (actually, it looked like Diaz was safe at third) Infante walked and the Brewers finally went to the pen. Prado then hit a grand slam to break the game open, 7-0. They’d score one more run on a single by Diaz in the ninth.
Hanson was superb, going eight and allowing just four hits and one walk, striking out eight. You can’t pitch a whole lot better. Chavez, however, allowed a two-run homer in the ninth to put the Brewers on the board.
Stu, I will join your band.
I’m in, too. I can play the recorder or the bongos.
Does anyone think Hanson intentionally hit Braun?
No. Hanson looked angry with himself afterwards.
Do you have a cowbell player yet?
JC pointed out on twitter that the ajc home page has the headline “Braves Lose” on it still. When a headline is working so well for you, you hate to change it.
Stu, I’m in. In honor of Ed Grimley, I’ll play the triangle.
This is going to be a badass percussion section.
My musical talent is limited to the kazoo. Any room for wind music?
Ok what’s the name of the first album? I vote for:
You Don’t Know Shit.
If you need a songwriter, I’m working on a little tune about Francoeur.
By the way, not sure if you’ve seen this, but it’s amazing.
This is what it’s like to root for a horrible team.
New album titles for consideration:
Nimrod
Gadfly
AAR, when he’s going through those averages, they sound pretty high to me.
I was a pretty good flutist once upon a time, but it’s been a while. Somehow, I don’t think that’s an instrument you need.
My mom is a piano teacher so I used to play that for a while, wasn’t too bad either. A little practice and I could be good enough to play in this band.
Well there is more than one accomplished musician-poster here. They of course are immediately disqualified
I play the washtub bass. Not exactly well, but I’ve got one and can play it.
i’m good at beatboxing if you need that…i put biz marke to shame!
10,
Yes, that is amazing. The Branyan swings are my favorite part.
Moylan is a freakin’ hoot…
via DOB twitter:
“•Funny scene in clubhouse, reporters surrounding Prado, pointing recorders toward him. Moylan sneaks into group quietly, points Klondike bar.”
8—I love it. Let the listener know where he stands, right off the bat.
As for album titles, I was thinking, “Portland State”.
Anyone remember that maddening game against the Brewers two years ago when Tim Hudson and Dave Bush faced off? The Braves were fresh off a Memorial Day victory over Brandon Webb, a four-game sweep of the Mets the previous week and really seemed to be catching fire. Kelly Johnson and Gregor Blanco got early solo homeruns, but then Hibernation Mode set in, and the Brewers ended up rallying to win it late. That seemed to be the turning point for that team.
I play a mean guitar…anything from Zepplin to System of a Down….if I can be of any help…..
I got keys.
From Zeppelin to System of a Down? Those bands aren’t that dissimilar.
So you play:
Led Zeppelin
Faith No More
System of a Down
Jeff Francoeur, you have no talents
Always swinging way off-balance.
I played rhythm guitar in high school (I don’t have great rhythm, but I’m not good enough to play lead). I haven’t played in years. I might qualify…
@25 Hardly a surprise. We have watch him for many years. We know him too well.
KJ is also entering into his never-ending slump.
@27:
I guess TP is working overtime to make sure Frenchy and KJ don’t succeed.
@27, Those were song lyrics for Mac.
Laroche, Francouer, Johnson have all gone cold and Jones has slowed down as well.
What a shock.
Hey, this is a fun game — it’s like one of those replace-a-letter word puzzles.
Other bands FlaBravesFan probably can play:
Led Zeppelin
Black Sabbath
Iron Maiden
Van Halen
Guns ‘N Roses
Faith No More
Mr. Bungle
The Dillinger Escape Plan
System of a Down
Jones hasn’t really slowed that much… his avg is up a hair in May, his slugging is down a bit, and his OBP is down a good bit, but he’s still OPSing .922 in the last 9 games (aka this month)… though the other three have certainly dropped down to Atlanta outfielder’s not named Heyward levels in May.
Oh hey… #47 getting retired on August 6th.
And incidentally… Jesus’s OPS in may is: 1.960 yowza
The Saga of a Broken Braves Fan
(chorus)
I wanna go back to the days of old
When we had maddux, a glavine, and a smoltz.
The #4 pitcher went by the name of steve.
Even Charlie, the 5th starter, made us believe.
Verse 1
But now we got Kenshin Ka-wa-ka-mi.
He’s 0-6 now and throwing like my mommy
We also have an ace by the name of Lowe
Even when he was signed, we knew he’d blow.
Jair Jurrjens goes by the name of JJ
But he’s injured now and shelved like J-Hey
Tommy and Timmy are doing just fine
Tommy dominates…Tim walks the line.
(repeat chorus)
someone can add to this atrocity…it was written very quickly (and poorly i might add).
Here’s the Jeffy Song so far:
Have you guys heard about this:
“It’s official, MLB relocates Blue Jays June 25-27 series against the Phillies to Philadelphia due to G20 summit. More on mlb.com soon.”
How is that possible that PHI will get 84 home games? MLB can’t allow that can they?
Games will be “considered “home” games for Jays, with DH and Toronto having last at-bat”.
How about a Melky song?
“He wears a path of sucking.” Well done. 🙂
Cisco can revive his career with a new Atlanta Braves anthem:
“Let me strain that groin groin groin groin groin.”
Speaking of music, check me out. It has nothing to do with baseball out, but it should make you laugh.
Sorry for the shameless plug.
Speaking of songs about baseball, here’s the latest from The Baseball Project, a tune that connects a new Phillie (Doc Halladay) with an old one (Grover Cleveland Alexander):
http://tinyurl.com/338shc9
Stu,
I use to play the trombone, but I could be in the video.
A quick look at the power numbers for the Braves minor league system. Guys listed are the top at their respective level for each Braves team.
Gwinnett
Freddie Freeman, 4HRs, 9 BB, 19 SO, .829 OPS (year of birth 1989)
Mitch Jones, 4 HRs, 6 BB, 26 SO, .808 OPS (1977)
Pearl
Cody Johnson, 7 HRs, 5 BB, 43 SO, .772 OPS (1988)
next two are tied with 3 HRs.
Myrtle Beach
Gerardo Rodriquez, 6 HRs, 10 BB, 49 SO, .822 OPS (1987)
Gerado Avila, 5HRs, 12 BB, 28 SO, .958 OPS (1986)
Adam Milligan, 4HRs, 9 BB, 35 SO, .653 OPS (1988)
Rome
Mycal Jones 2 HRs, 6 BB, 32 SO, .500 OPS (1987)
Game thread time.