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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 22, 2024 7:16:44 GMT -5
Pitching matchups:
Severino, L 11 - 6|3.79 ERA
vs
Schwellenbach 7 - 7|3.61 ERA
Watch on: BSSO
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Post by Fumbduckery on Sept 22, 2024 20:07:27 GMT -5
If we stay with our rotation then Schwellenbach will start this game, but we could pitch Sale on Tuesday instead of Wednesday and Sale would still be pitching on his normal rest, thanks to the off day on Monday. If Sale pitched Tuesday instead of Wednesday, then he would also be able to pitch on Sunday on normal rest if that game ends up mattering. So there's no reason in the world to NOT pitch Sale on Tuesday. Unless of course you think you're saving Sale to start the first game of the playoffs, lol.....
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Post by PABraveFan on Sept 23, 2024 8:01:17 GMT -5
If we stay with our rotation then Schwellenbach will start this game, but we could pitch Sale on Tuesday instead of Wednesday and Sale would still be pitching on his normal rest, thanks to the off day on Monday. If Sale pitched Tuesday instead of Wednesday, then he would also be able to pitch on Sunday on normal rest if that game ends up mattering. So there's no reason in the world to NOT pitch Sale on Tuesday. Unless of course you think you're saving Sale to start the first game of the playoffs, lol..... I think they were alarmed at Sale's loss of velocity last time out so they opted to give him an extra day. I imagine if it comes down to Sunday it's Johnny whole staff.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 23, 2024 16:07:53 GMT -5
Matthew Gross @mattgross87 · 6h The Atlanta Braves might have the most consequential schedule of any team in the MLB this week. 3 games vs. the Mets, and then 3 against the Royals. All in Atlanta.
There's just one little problem ... Weather models show a hurricane barreling through Georgia later this week!
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Post by Fumbduckery on Sept 23, 2024 16:45:31 GMT -5
If we stay with our rotation then Schwellenbach will start this game, but we could pitch Sale on Tuesday instead of Wednesday and Sale would still be pitching on his normal rest, thanks to the off day on Monday. If Sale pitched Tuesday instead of Wednesday, then he would also be able to pitch on Sunday on normal rest if that game ends up mattering. So there's no reason in the world to NOT pitch Sale on Tuesday. Unless of course you think you're saving Sale to start the first game of the playoffs, lol..... I think they were alarmed at Sale's loss of velocity last time out so they opted to give him an extra day. I imagine if it comes down to Sunday it's Johnny whole staff.
I didn’t know about a velocity concern, I hardly watched that game. If there’s an issue an extra days rest isn’t going to matter. We’d be really screwed, final nail in the coffin if Sale has a serious problem.
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Post by PABraveFan on Sept 23, 2024 18:04:48 GMT -5
I think they were alarmed at Sale's loss of velocity last time out so they opted to give him an extra day. I imagine if it comes down to Sunday it's Johnny whole staff.
I didn’t know about a velocity concern, I hardly watched that game. If there’s an issue an extra days rest isn’t going to matter. We’d be really screwed, final nail in the coffin if Sale has a serious problem. www.si.com/mlb/braves/chris-sale-lower-velocity-mlb-news-rumors
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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 23, 2024 18:27:20 GMT -5
Justin Toscano @justinctoscano · 8h Recently, Brian Snitker was talking to Tom Glavine, who said something like this: “At least you still control your own destiny.”
It’s true. The Braves play the Mets, the team ahead of them. Atlanta controls whether it plays in October or goes home.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 23, 2024 19:01:14 GMT -5
Justin Toscano @justinctoscano · 22h The picture is clear: With the Braves two games behind the Mets, they must sweep New York this week.
The Mets just took three of four from the Phillies without Francisco Lindor, who’s been in the MVP conversation. It was really impressive.
It’s going to be a fun week.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Sept 23, 2024 20:21:40 GMT -5
Ah, Toscano and Bowman, aka Larry and Curly, if O'Brien had chimed in we'd have Moe's input too.
I guess we'll find out on Wednesday, which will apparently be Sale's last game of the season.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 23, 2024 20:35:21 GMT -5
Justin Toscano @justinctoscano · 12m The Braves’ run of six consecutive National League East titles is officially over. The Phillies have won the division.
The Braves had the longest active run of division crowns in the sport.
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Sept 23, 2024 22:59:43 GMT -5
Justin Toscano @justinctoscano · 8h Recently, Brian Snitker was talking to Tom Glavine, who said something like this: “At least you still control your own destiny.” It’s true. The Braves play the Mets, the team ahead of them. Atlanta controls whether it plays in October or goes home. A month ago the Marlins controlled their own destiny. All they had to do is win every single game they played.
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Sept 23, 2024 23:02:47 GMT -5
Justin Toscano @justinctoscano · 22h The picture is clear: With the Braves two games behind the Mets, they must sweep New York this week. The Mets just took three of four from the Phillies without Francisco Lindor, who’s been in the MVP conversation. It was really impressive. It’s going to be a fun week. The Phillies laid down because they want nothing to do with the Braves in the post-season, because the Braves could march out Sale, Lopez, and Fried... with SS out there as well.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 24, 2024 4:28:46 GMT -5
-Acuña out for season -Strider out for season -Murphy out 2 months -Harris out 2 months -Ozzie out 2 months -Riley out 6+ weeks -Minter out for season -Lopez out multiple times -Fried out multiple times
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Sept 24, 2024 7:08:44 GMT -5
-Acuña out for season -Strider out for season -Murphy out 2 months -Harris out 2 months -Ozzie out 2 months -Riley out 6+ weeks -Minter out for season -Lopez out multiple times -Fried out multiple times One thing on this list isn't like all the others, lol
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Post by PABraveFan on Sept 24, 2024 10:15:46 GMT -5
Matthew Gross @mattgross87 · 6h The Atlanta Braves might have the most consequential schedule of any team in the MLB this week. 3 games vs. the Mets, and then 3 against the Royals. All in Atlanta. There's just one little problem ... Weather models show a hurricane barreling through Georgia later this week! Bingo! Unless things change significantly, Wednesday and Thursday look very wet. Currently, the track of the storm is projected to be just east of the Atlanta Metro area Friday morning likely as a tropical depression and bring with it 3-7" of rain, with higher isolated amounts possible. Current timeline for the majority of the rainfall to begin is late Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon. Landfall is expected Thursday evening between Panama City and Tampa, FL with the Apalachee Bay currently in the bulls eye. Model congruence indicates a category 3 hurricane with wind speeds possibly in excess of 100 knots (115 mph). Storm surge of 10-15 feet is possible in the eastern northern panhandle and NW FL coastline. Expect tropical storm winds (1 min avg >= 39MPH) to extend northward into central GA. Flash flooding is possible in FL within 100 miles of landfall and through GA within 50 miles of the track of the storm and mountainous areas. This is a dangerous hurricane. Please prepare if you are in or near the projected cone and tune into national and/or local weather authorities for the latest updates.
4-6" of rain is expected in the southern 2/3 of GA, eastern and northern AL, central TN and portions of SE KY, western Carolina's and SW VA. More in mountainous areas. 6-8" is expected in northern GA, parts of E and SE TN, western NC, and NW SC. 6-12" of rain is expected near landfall and extreme southern Georgia. 8-12" is expected in the mountainous areas of extreme NE GA, western NC, and extreme NW SC.
National; Hurricane Center (NHC) expected track as of Tuesday September 24, 8 AM
Disclaimer: As a retired former DOD meteorologist and National Weather Service employee I am no longer authorized to issue official weather watches, warnings and advisories. This information is intended for specific users. These are my projections, opinions, and analysis and as such should be used by others only for information and planning at your own risk and not used in lieu of currently certified, licensed, and authorized meteorologists or certified and trained weather forecaster technicians from sources such as local media, National Weather Service, Accuweather, The Weather Channel etc.
As far as baseball goes the Tuesday game is a must win for the Braves. The Braves need to be no more than 2 behind on Sunday if those two games get rained out. If they are 3 behind then any games to be played next week (maybe a DH on Monday) will be canceled.
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