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Post by wncbravesfan on Apr 24, 2018 8:18:14 GMT -5
UP NEXT
Braves: Brandon McCarthy (3-0) has allowed only two homers in 21 2/3 innings this season. He's 1-2 career against the Reds in four games with an 8.78 ERA.
Reds: Tyler Mahle (1-3) has lost his last three starts, allowing 12 runs and 25 hits in 15 innings. He's making his first career appearance against the Braves.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Braves: Jose Bautista has joined Triple-A Gwinnett as he works on his swing. Bautista, 37, signed a one-year deal April 18 and reported to extended spring training. He'll make $1 million if added to the 40-man roster. Snitker said he'll play third base when he joins the club. "I don't think he'll need that much (time)," Snitker said. "He's in such great game and game-ready shape."
Reds: RH reliever David Hernandez is throwing 20 to 25 pitches during his rehab appearances for Triple-A Louisville. He started the season on the DL with a sore right shoulder.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Apr 24, 2018 12:15:30 GMT -5
Just don't lose again or I'll puke.
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Post by littlebeast1 on Apr 24, 2018 13:12:25 GMT -5
Braves recalled Max Fried and designated Miguel Socolovich.
Don't know what to expect from Fried in the pen except one thing: he'll walk the first batter he faces.
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Post by keystone61 on Apr 24, 2018 14:23:24 GMT -5
Braves recalled Max Fried and designated Miguel Socolovich. Don't know what to expect from Fried in the pen except one thing: he'll walk the first batter he faces. Well, walking the first batter is a given, but maybe he won't walk the second. Speaking of walks, if Sam Freeman doesn't get it together soon, he's gotta go. It's looking like the "Chicago Debacle" was NOT a one-off for him. |
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Post by littlebeast1 on Apr 24, 2018 14:52:29 GMT -5
I think Freeman's just overworked. Saw an article today where they are going to scale back his workload.
The walks are beyond alarming. Here's the staff walks per game breakdown so far ... 6,5(11 inn),4,10,6,6,2,7(10 inn),0,7,2,3,1,10,6,10(10 inn), 4,3,6,4,8. I can't believe they've walked 10 in a game THREE TIMES in 21 games. That's unreal and unacceptable.
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Post by PABraveFan on Apr 24, 2018 14:53:00 GMT -5
Weather looks OK for the 7-10 PM time period. An upper low just south of Cincinnati will keep things cloudy and unsettled tonight with just some widely scattered very light showers or intermittent light drizzle at times. Very little accumulation (maybe several hundredths of an inch) is expected. The Braves need to come out with a passion tonight. Considering the loss in game 1, a split would be OK but 3 of 4 would be great. Anything less than a split would be extremely disappointing.
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Post by dirt on Apr 24, 2018 16:35:44 GMT -5
Braves recalled Max Fried and designated Miguel Socolovich. Don't know what to expect from Fried in the pen except one thing: he'll walk the first batter he faces. Saw a blurb on Twitter this morning, in the last 23 innings a relief pitcher started, 9 of the innings the first batter was hit or walked. Seems low to me, but maybe it’s true, I’m too effin’ lazy to check.  Damn, we need some decent smilies around here. |
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Post by dirt on Apr 24, 2018 16:43:39 GMT -5
LINEUP H RBI HR AVG
1 E. Inciarte CF 22 6 0 .253
2 O. Albies 2B 26 12 6 .289
3 F. Freeman 1B 22 15 2 .293
4 N. Markakis RF 25 14 3 .301
5 K. Suzuki C 15 9 3 .300
6 P. Tucker LF 17 18 3 .262
7 D. Swanson SS 27 12 2 .329
8 R. Flaherty 3B 21 8 1 .339
9 B. McCarthy P 1 2 0 .125
Reds
LINEUP H RBI HR AVG
1 J. Winker RF 16 6 0 .296
2 J. Peraza SS 19 5 0 .247
3 J. Votto 1B 19 7 0 .247
4 S. Gennett 2B 24 9 0 .270
5 A. Duvall LF 13 11 3 .178
6 T. Barnhart C 15 4 2 .250
7 A. Blandino 3B 5 1 0 .179
8 T. Mahle P 1 0 0 .167
9 B. Hamilton CF 12 6 1 .179
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Post by winthorp on Apr 24, 2018 18:10:05 GMT -5
Very nice diving grab by Neck.
Neat new avatar, dirt.
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Post by winthorp on Apr 24, 2018 18:12:28 GMT -5
Is Brandon trying out for the relief squad with that walk?
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Post by dirt on Apr 24, 2018 18:14:00 GMT -5
ruh roh, McCarthy in trouble in the second, loaded, one out, one run in.....so far.
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Post by winthorp on Apr 24, 2018 18:14:28 GMT -5
Good Lord, can we screw up any more ways? Is this the real Braves shining through.
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Post by dirt on Apr 24, 2018 18:17:02 GMT -5
hey winnie.....Braves picking up right where they left off last night. Poor throws, poor pitching, sigh.
Thanks, I had bucknor there earlier because I thought he was behind the plate tonight, thought he was at first last night, but maybe I'm nuts. 3 to zip now with two outs.
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Post by winthorp on Apr 24, 2018 18:17:14 GMT -5
Worst friggin' team out there and we're making them look like contenders for the division title.
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Post by littlebeast1 on Apr 24, 2018 18:18:02 GMT -5
Why is it we can never beat the teams we are supposed to beat?
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Damn, we need some decent smilies around here.