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Well, I remember once checking the one run game record while doing one of these recaps. I am virtually certain at that time the number was 15 – 28. This morning, it is 19 – 29. So, I get to recap another one run loss. YAY!
However, with essentially nothing to play for, the 2025 Braves have other issues to resolve. Maybe last night was a night leading toward one resolution. I think the possible perspectives could be stated thusly: (a) Spencer Strider‘s extension contract is one of the great pieces of maintaining a championship window, or (b) all in all, the Spencer Strider extension worked out o.k. (and either the broader team didn’t get it done or he was only “so / so”) or (c) the out years on the contract hamstrung the organization in paying for a broken pitcher not to pitch. (c) seemed nearly ludicrous when Strider first started back pitching earlier this year but had become a much more likely alternative. Maybe last night is a “glimmer.”
Peanut has a recount up with some sophisticated graphics showing pitch movement. Apparently, Strider went to Atlanta pitching camp “Maven” between starts searching for more “induced vertical break.” His career number average is 18.4. His 2025 coming into tonight was 16.2. Last night was 18.
In addition to some of those “behind the scenes” things, the basic line had 7 IP, (only) 3 K’s, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB’s and 95 pitches. Most of the time that line gets a team a win. But this is the 2025 Braves. The strikeout number gives a little pause, but at least maybe we are moving from (c) to (b) and can at least see that (a) might happen.
Meanwhile, Edward Cabrera also pitched 7 innings and gave up 0 runs. Everybody south of the Ohio / Potomac say “offensive.” Everybody north of the Ohio / Potomac say “futility.” “Offensive!” “Futility!” “Offensive!” “Futility.” Drake Baldwin hit a solo shot to prevent the shutout and insure a one run differential, as required by the Blue Book Style system. At least Drake is still fighting for that extra draft pick.
More fun from Miami tonight.
Not holding my breath, but I hope this is a solid step in the right direction for Strider.
On another note: I’d keep Sale on the sideline. I know he’s a competitor and wants to pitch for this team…but good grief, I’m gonna be sick if we get another bad luck injury.
I think if nothing else getting him some innings here at the end of the season will help him have a more normal offseason preparation.
Edward Cabrera is a guy I wish pitched for the Braves. Nasty.
Was thinking the same. His stuff is electric. He probably can benefit from a little coaching on his pitch mix. He should be better than he has been with his stuff.
Maybe we can pilfer both Edward and Edwards from the Fish.
Even in a miserable season like this I’d always rather the Braves win than lose. Having said that, if my choice is for Strider to pitch well but the team lose by a run, or have Strider get roughed up but the team win 10-9, I’d much rather have that loss. Getting him right is pretty crucial to success next year and beyond.
The marlins are the team to solve waldrep apparently
Haven’t been able to watch yet. I see the line – 5 1/3, eight hits and no strikeouts, but just one walk and one run. Was he dancing in and out of trouble all night, but they just weren’t able to put a rally together? Or did he look pretty strong despite all the singles?
The Braves now have a 9-run 9th to go with an 8-run 8th they did a while back. That’s kind of cool. It would a kind of achievement if they could complete the set for the year.
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