Maybe we were wrong about BJ Upton batting leadoff. Probably not, but let’s enjoy it while we can.
As noted above, BJ was the hitting hero of the day. He drove in two runs in the second with … Finish Reading
Month: June 2014
Braves – Phillies beatdown
As Mr. Cub Ernie Banks used to say, “Its a great day…let’s play two.”
In fact, it was a great day for Atlanta to play two, winning three times in two days only made it better.
Most people (these days) … Finish Reading
Braves 4, Phillies 2
Not a lot to say about tonight’s game. The Braves jumped out early, with Freddie Freeman launching a three run homer off Braves nemesis Kyle Kendrick in the top of the first, then doubling home Andrelton Simmons in the top … Finish Reading
Astros 6, Braves Whatever (By Kyle B.)
My father once told me, “Son, don’t waste anyone’s time by recapping blowout loses to the Astros.” I’ll still give this my best shot. Due to work commitments, I was going to have to mail in this recap anyway. It’s … Finish Reading
Go USA
It is the long-standing stated opinion of this blog that soccer is stupid. But I’m still rooting for USA today.
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Braves 4, AL-stros 0
On June 25, 1903, Boston Beaneaters’ pitcher Wiley Piatt became the only man in MLB history to lose two complete games in one day. The 2014 team might be pretty inept, but that 1903 team took ineptitude … Finish Reading
This Is a Song, Not a Metaphor, Game Thread
Being a Braves fan is a bit tough these days. This isn’t a great team, and we don’t even really preserve moral victories. We either win by the skin of our teeth or we lose in a laugher. That said, … Finish Reading
Braves 3, Astros 2
BJ Upton batted leadoff and hit a homerun. (*) The Braves won the game. BJ Upton will continue to bat leadoff.
That is all.
(*)wherein “homerun” means a warning track fly out in any park that doesn’t have the “Crawford … Finish Reading
Natspos 4 Braves 1
BJ Upton continues to get ABs in the two hole and has the fourth most ABs on the team (.205 BA .276 OBP .332 SLUG)
Chris Johnson continues to have a terrible attitude.
Fredi Gonzalez doesn’t protect his … Finish Reading
Nationals 3, Braves 0 (by ChasT)
Not much to say tonite for a nationally televised game. That is…
Unless you are an absolute baseball lover and truly enjoy the ups and downs of the 162 game season
OR you enjoy hearing about donkeys, baggage handlers or … Finish Reading