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Post by wncbravesfan on May 20, 2018 22:30:18 GMT -5
UP NEXT:
Braves: RHP Mike Foltynewicz (3-2, 2.87 ERA) will make his 10th start and 75th of his career as Atlanta opens a three-game series at Philadelphia with a 1 1/2-game lead in the NL East over the Phillies. He is 4-2 with a 3.74 in nine career starts and one relief appearance in the series. Nick Pivetta (3-2, 3.72) starts for the Phillies.
Phillies: RHP Nick Pivetta (3-2, 3.72 ERA) will face Atlanta RHP Mike Foltynewicz (3-2, 2.87) in the first of a three-game series Monday in Philadelphia. Pivetta tied a career high with 11 strikeouts in a 4-1 win over Baltimore on Wednesday.
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Post by Fumbduckery on May 20, 2018 23:04:19 GMT -5
Prediction: Folty goes 5 innings and throws 107 pitches.
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Post by bravepap on May 21, 2018 6:04:40 GMT -5
A few items from Braves history for 5/21...
1919
The Giants trade outfielder Jim Thorpe to the Braves for hurler Pat Ragan, who will pitch in only seven games for New York. The former Olympian, who appeared in only two games with his former team this year, will play 60 games for Boston before retiring at the end of the campaign, compiling a career .252 batting average during his six seasons in the major leagues.
1969
The Mets are at .500 at the latest point of the season in team history. The 18-18 record is reached when Tom Seaver blanks the Braves at Atlanta Stadium, 5-0.
1986
Rafael Ramirez strokes four doubles in seven trips to the plate. The infielder's quartet of two-baggers helps the Braves to edge the Cubs in 13 innings at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, 9-8.
And from around MLB....
1907
After the Giants' 3-0 loss to the Cubs that drops New York out of first place, the players need to form a protective ring around umpires Hank O'Day and Bob Emslie. Pinkerton guards fire shots in the air, trying to disperse unruly fans who have spilled onto the field at the Polo Grounds.
1930
After hitting three consecutive home runs, his first three-homer performance in a regular season game, Babe Ruth decides to bat from the opposite side (right-handed) in the ninth inning. After two quick strikes, the 35 year-old 'Sultan of Swat' crosses the plate to bat lefty, but A's hurler Jack Quinn still strikes out the Bambino in Philadelphia's 15-7 rout of the Yankees at Shibe Park. (You can no longer do that)
1957
Reaffirming their decision to bar females from the Fenway Park's male-only press box, Boston baseball writers deny a seat to Doris O'Donnell, a feature writer following the Indians.
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Post by keystone61 on May 21, 2018 11:07:02 GMT -5
I'm concerned about this series. These Phailies are for real. Let's take 2 out of 3 and get the heck outta there, guys!
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Post by chicagobrave on May 21, 2018 11:55:21 GMT -5
Hope the offense from yesterday continues through this road trip. I will be working tonight and tomorrow night so I am recording the games. See you for the game on Wednesday. Go Braves!!
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Post by bravesfanmatt on May 21, 2018 12:16:55 GMT -5
I'm concerned about this series. These Phailies are for real. Let's take 2 out of 3 and get the heck outta there, guys! I am concerned about every series. We never seem to have easy games. Nor do we seem to ever be out of games. One thing I like going into this one is Acuña is starting to come around. He is not striking out as much so eventually these rockets will fall.. FF is also in one of his grooves. If Ender, Dansby, and Jo-gun can provide any offense at the bottom, then I like our chances. The Philadelphia Moniaks have lived off starting pitching the last two weeks.. some of that has been lucky too. Tonight's match up the one I worry about most. I feel much better going up against VV and Jake.. Both rely on strikeouts and we don't K a lot. I think if we can get to their bullpen tonight, it sets up the series in our favor, because we should easily get into their pen early Tuesday and Wednesday. |
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Post by Fumbduckery on May 21, 2018 12:23:00 GMT -5
I'm concerned about this series. These Phailies are for real. Let's take 2 out of 3 and get the heck outta there, guys! The Faillies have had a super weak schedule. |
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Post by bravesfanmatt on May 21, 2018 13:23:33 GMT -5
Man I wish Soroka would have been eligible for this series. I would love to watch the Monaiks beat the ball into the ground all night against him..
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Post by keystone61 on May 21, 2018 13:58:33 GMT -5
I'm concerned about this series. These Phailies are for real. Let's take 2 out of 3 and get the heck outta there, guys! The Faillies have had a super weak schedule. I looked at that theory, but it doesn't seem to hold up very well. I mean, the Braves have played the fish 7 times in the last 2 weeks as well. This jaunt through Philly and Boston will be a tough stretch, but I'm convinced these Braves can play with anybody. We will see. |
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Post by littlebeast1 on May 21, 2018 15:45:35 GMT -5
Braves Lineup
1. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
2. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) LF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Nick Markakis (L) RF
5. Kurt Suzuki (R) C
6. Ender Inciarte (L) CF
7. Johan Camargo (S) 3B
8. Dansby Swanson (R) SS
9. Mike Foltynewicz (R) P
Good to see Ender in there.
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Post by littlebeast1 on May 21, 2018 15:46:52 GMT -5
Phillies Lineup
1. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B
2. Rhys Hoskins (R) LF
3. Odubel Herrera (L) CF
4. Maikel Franco (R) 3B
5. Carlos Santana (S) 1B
6. Jorge Alfaro (R) C
7. Nick Williams (L) RF
8. Scott Kingery (R) SS
9. Nick Pivetta (R) P
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Post by Fumbduckery on May 21, 2018 16:00:00 GMT -5
The Faillies have had a super weak schedule. I looked at that theory, but it doesn't seem to hold up very well. I mean, the Braves have played the fish 7 times in the last 2 weeks as well. This jaunt through Philly and Boston will be a tough stretch, but I'm convinced these Braves can play with anybody. We will see. We’ve also played a bunch of good teams. I’m pretty sure the Faillies have not. There was a graphic a few days back that showed we have one of the best records in baseball against teams that are over .500. |
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Post by bravesfanmatt on May 21, 2018 16:21:19 GMT -5
Opponent
Split W L RS RA W-L%
ARI 1 2 11 19 .333
ATL 3 6 30 54 .333
BAL 1 0 4 1 1.000
CIN 3 0 16 9 1.000
MIA 3 3 39 17 .500
NYM 1 3 7 11 .250
PIT 4 0 18 5 1.000
SFG 4 0 32 8 1.000
STL 2 2 18 25 .500
TBR 3 0 21 9 1.000
WSN 1 2 10 13 .333
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Post by bravesfanmatt on May 21, 2018 16:27:48 GMT -5
Opponent
Split W L RS RA W-L%
CHC 3 2 26 23 .600
CIN 2 2 23 27 .500
COL 2 1 14 6 .667
MIA 5 2 44 28 .714
NYM 5 1 40 14 .833
PHI 6 3 54 30 .667
SFG 0 3 9 24 .000
TBR 2 0 6 2 1.000
WSN 3 3 27 24 .500
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Post by keystone61 on May 21, 2018 16:32:03 GMT -5
That Giants series was strange. The Braves easily played their worst baseball of the year that weekend.
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