Gameday Thread, #125: 8/19 vs. Braves

by Jim McLennan on Aug 19, 2007 4:52 AM EDT in Gameday Threads

Yusmeiro Petit, RHP (2-3, 4.23)

John Smoltz, RHP (10-6, 3.09)

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So, our first starter throws a two-hit shutout. The next smacks two homers and drives in six runs. No pressure on you, Mr. Petit: just solve world hunger and sort out that pesky Middle East issue in the dugout between innings, and we'll be satisfied. :-) The series is in the bag, and that's probably a good thing, since this is the pitching matchup which I feel most wobbly about: basically, our #5 against their #2.

But once again, Arizona has the longest winning streak in the majors, and the worst we can do is come back to Phoenix with a 4-2 road trip and a four-game lead, one better than it was when we left, and with six games less left on the schedule. Anything that happens tomorrow, be it a Diamondbacks win, or the Padres dropping another game in Houston, will simply be icing on the cake. So go out there and do your best, Petit Unit, even as you face an opposing pitcher with 200 more wins than you and a Cy Young on his mantelpiece. For we have the best record in the National League, and we fear no-one!

Frickin' early start, it being an afternoon game on the East coast, so odds are I won't be around for first pitch. Hence, getting this up well in advance: start without me, and I'll maybe swing by later, when I peel myself out of the soft and fluffy embrace of the bed.

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Wow....

Early gameday thread, what??

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 5:58 AM EDT reply actions

For Once!

It's a normal time for me:)

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

Not very often a gameday thread is up by 11am MY time!

by Englishdback on Aug 19, 2007 6:38 AM EDT reply actions

Lineups

Young, CF Drew, SS Hudson, 2B Jackson, 1B Reynolds, 3B Salazar, LF Upton, RF Montero, C Petit, P

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 19, 2007 12:05 PM EDT reply actions

Whoops!

Sorry, don't know why it came out like that:

Young, CF
Drew, SS
Hudson, 2B
Jackson, 1B
Reynolds, 3B
Salazar, LF
Upton, RF
Montero, C
Petit, P

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 19, 2007 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions

BoMels is thourougly uninventive

Obviously, Snyderman gets the day off (day-game after a night-game) but Drew batting second? The first two hitters of our order have averages of .238 and .233!

At least try Reynolds or JUpton up there!

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 19, 2007 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I can agree with that!

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

O Dawg comes through!

Maybe the Braves have been rattled.

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

Oh Joy Oh Rapture

Here's to TBS having the game on for my Brooklyn viewing pleasure. They even have a good broadcast crew.

Love it.

And we're up t o a quick lead on Johnny Smoltz.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

The Braves jerseys are hideous

They aren't even red. Their like the color of red Kool-Aid. I would hate to have my team wear them.

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 19, 2007 1:18 PM EDT reply actions

Damn it Petit!

We have dozens of other guys in our minor leagues who can suck as much as you! And if you continue this, you will be replaced by one!

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 19, 2007 1:20 PM EDT reply actions

Let's not ride hiim too hard

Tex has been on fire since coming to Atlanta. He's going to get his share. Let's see if Petit can get through the bottom half of hte lineup before we start annointing him god-emperor of suck.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 1:24 PM EDT reply actions

I was surprised....

That Tex only has 20 homers on the year.

Hasn't he already hit like 6 or 7 for Atlanta, in the two weeks or so since he was traded???

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Lead erased on a 2 run homer...

But got out of the inning without further damage.

by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 19, 2007 1:24 PM EDT reply actions

Braves Announcers

Are very big on the Dbacks. Comparing them to the 1991 Braves, where they had a lot of raw talent and people said they couldn't win because they were inexperienced. But reminding that they all came up together and played AA and AAA together and "just kept doing what they had been doing in the minor leagues." That's a pretty big complement.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 1:27 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah its nice...

...to hear recognition from other teams broadcasters.

by Englishdback on Aug 19, 2007 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Smoltz fools Upton badly

well Justin will get his eventually.

By the way, if Smoltz gets two more strikeouts today (which looks likely) he'll pass Phil Neikro for the all time Braves lead -- so the game will likely be paused for a celebration for that.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

Braves Announcers

...also say Smoltz looks uncomfortable, which could mean he's hurt. Look for that to play out during the game.

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 19, 2007 1:29 PM EDT reply actions

God damn

Leadoff double wasted!

by Englishdback on Aug 19, 2007 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

Playoff Commercials

I don't know if anyone has seen the Actober commercials with Dane Cook, but I think there really good.

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 19, 2007 1:34 PM EDT reply actions

Err....

I really don't like Dane Cook.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Would be nice to get Yus settled in a bit...

...and not let the Braves turn the lineup over.

by RJZ1977 on Aug 19, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Woo Hoo!

That's earning a run! Young is my idol.

by LucaMaz3 on Aug 19, 2007 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

Double steal!!!

OH HELL YEAH!!!

Anybody, Anytime!!!

by Englishdback on Aug 19, 2007 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

Double steal

Stealing second just to get them to throw and steal home.

Then John Smoltz takes the braves career strikeout lead.

good baseball.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

cracking entertainment

Its lashing down outside, 7pm on a lazy Sunday night....Dbacks baseball on the tele...does it get ANY better?? I think it does not

by Englishdback on Aug 19, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

I'll tell you whats better

having CY in centerfield

Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 19, 2007 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Chris Young!

that's a play made by running the route right -- no goofy diving, good instincts and good strength.

Petit is a fool. Balks for nothing.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

Where was the balk??

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Petit owns Larry Jones

0 for 7 against him this year.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Aug 19, 2007 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

Dropping the baseball for a balk

that's about as good as falling for the hidden-ball trick last year.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions

How happy are the Braves

to have picked up Teixera at the trade deadline. I think it would be fun to do things like pick up power hitters at the trade deadline.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions

Or... anything

A 5th starter would have been cool too.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Aug 19, 2007 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I prefer....

...kicking ass, taking names, and racing to a 5 game division lead :-)

by Englishdback on Aug 19, 2007 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

No I'm with Ben

5th starter instead of kicking ass. Kicking ass is fleeting. Fifth starters last forever.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Winning is overrated

Not saying there was anyone great available... more of a commentary on today's game.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Aug 19, 2007 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I wasn't trying to be sarcastic

I'm the one that started this by saying we needed an extra piece somewhere. 5-game lead or not, I'd be much happier with someone in that fifth spot other than Petit.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Then we agree

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Aug 19, 2007 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL!

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Saw that coming

Teixeira owns Petit.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Aug 19, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions

McCann walks

Let's hope this is Petit's last turn in the rotation this year.

Bob Melvin Sucks

by nihil67 on Aug 19, 2007 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

this is when Smoltz gets dangerous

The guy hardly ever gives up a lead. Fortunately the Braves bullpen is dinged up. Hope we can get there sooner or later, b/c as long as Smoltz is in, I'm not expecting much more scoring on our behalf.

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 2:11 PM EDT reply actions

experience counts for something

Smoltz is just schooling Upton.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:12 PM EDT reply actions

this ump sucks

smoltz bias.

by gary ho on Aug 19, 2007 2:12 PM EDT reply actions

That wouldn't explain

all the swinging strikeouts.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Here's to the 1987 Twins

Who won the series despite being outscored by 20 runs in the regular season. Thanks, oh great insurance duck, for that one.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

Giving up two to Tex is one thing

but when escobar homers off you, you don't have it.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

BP fastball to Escobar

Is Kim available?

by RJZ1977 on Aug 19, 2007 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

Get J. Cruz up please.

by RJZ1977 on Aug 19, 2007 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

"Your wish, my command."

Says BoMel.

Why are they replacing Reynolds with Cirillo?

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

crazy idea

Wonder if BoMel should go to a three-headed fifth starter. Instead of watching our fifth starter get pounded every time out there, perhaps we should put together three of our long relievers and have them each throw 2 innings. So, today, Petit would throw 2, then EdGon throw 2, then Nippert hurl 2.

They'd all be fresh for other action during the week, and we wouldn't just be throwing in the towel every fifth day. Thoughts?

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

great idea

Especially since the candidates for such a role are all the sort of guys who are bound to get shelled the second time through the order.

by RJZ1977 on Aug 19, 2007 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I feel really sorry for Petit

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

Helluva triple by Harris.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

i say

four man rotation

by gary ho on Aug 19, 2007 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

That would be sweet.

:-)

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn't

some fairly competent team have success with that recently? The details escape me, unfortunately (obviously, too.)

by peachy rex on Aug 19, 2007 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Errr....

Possibly, but not that I'm aware of?? Jim?

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Probably got Petit out of there too late

To muster a comeback against Smoltz today. Oh well, nine straight series is nothing to sneeze at.

by RJZ1977 on Aug 19, 2007 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

I say

we keep throwing guys out there. If they can't get it done in 2 or 3 starts then we try someone else. Right now we have a big enough cushion that we can toy with the 5 spot

Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 19, 2007 2:31 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah....

It's like Ben was saying, throw it at the wall and see what sticks.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I just don't see...

...any of these guys able to get through the lineup a second time, much less a third time. I say you patchwork it...

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

schedule

just looking at our upcoming schedule and noticed that 7 of our next 16 games are against the Padres. If we continue these streak through those games, we could have the entire comfortably in the rear view mirror... on the other hand, it's a huge opportunity for the Padres to make up significant ground.

Looking forward to the fun!

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

Padres

And if there's one contending team that has even less firepower than us... come on down, San Diego!

by peachy rex on Aug 19, 2007 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe we can....

Light up Jake Peavy a bit at Chase to give Webb the edge in the Cy Young.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Peavy has an ERA

of 1.0 in away games. Ironically at home is where he isn't so good.

Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 19, 2007 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, but...

We also have the second best home record in the NL.

(Yes, the Brewers still lead. We're at 37-23, and they're at 40-24. However, you're not going to make much noise when you're only 23-36 on the road. We, on the other hand, have the second best NL road record as well. Now THAT'S consistency.)

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

So Webby next pitches at home against Brew Crew?

Hmmm.... I don't like it. Not at Chase, anyways. I have a feeling Prince Fielder might have something to say about his streak.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

or Ryan Braun

man, that kid is sick. I think when it's all said and done he'll be the offensive monster. Fielder is a heck of a player, but I'm telling you, Braun is unbelievable. Power AND average.

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

BB to Tex??

When Mark Grace concedes that it's a strike, then it's a strike.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not sure why nobody caught that ball,

But I LOVE Tex getting thrown out at 3rd. :-P

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

I'm wondering...

Why there aren't many people in the stands. Is it because they're playing the Dbacks, who, despite leading the NL, get no coverage/respect? Or is it because we beat them by 10 runs combined the last two nights??

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

It's because

it's about 105 degrees in Atlanta with a ton of humidity. And there's no roof. Plus Atlanta's "not many people' would be a great night at chase.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

You have a point.

Two of them, in fact.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Where did everybody go?

I'm talking to myself again.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

as long as

you dont answer yourself you're ok

Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 19, 2007 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

(I was doing sme housekeeping on my computer

I can't keep posting "Ooooh,no,that sucks" for every play.

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Who was talking about low-BA/hi-power guys?

You think CY fits that mold?? Check out Andruw Jones -- .214 BA 22 HRs.

Of course, Jones is usually the player in the game today that CY is compared to.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:46 PM EDT reply actions

tough play?

they gave Odawg a hit on that one... I'm not so sure about that

Tippecanoe and Pena too! (let's hope pena doesn't die after 30 days in office)

by seton hall snake pit on Aug 19, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

2 on, no outs.

GREAT eye by CoJack, after O-Dawg's single.

Maybe using TC as a pinch-hitter will pay off here.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

Or.... maybe not.

O-Dawg wisely decided not to test Andruw Jones' arm.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I was thinking Pwnings

The Braves have to be scared to see him....

by AZDarkKnight on Aug 19, 2007 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha. He's resting his arm(s).

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

hey look

2 on and no one out -- this game isn't over yet.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

Could have something going here

Clark is so much better off the bench

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

Not today, though.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

strike that

this game is over

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

Dammit!!

What just happened?? K-em-out, throw-em-out?? I leave the TV for a second and it's the middle of the 6th.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, Salazar GIDP.

Dammit, so O-Dawg's run doesn't count.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

By the way,

Who is closing for the Braves these days, now that Smoltzy is back in the rotation?

Since the only time we've lost to the Braves was a blowout, we haven't had a chance to see him. :-P

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:00 PM EDT reply actions

Bob Wickman

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Thx. ::Shrug::

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Argh....

The way Famine was throwing, I would not have pinch hit and given the ball to EdGon.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:01 PM EDT reply actions

Gee, Smoltz sure does get the calls from the Umps,

Doesn't he? I mean, I know he's a good pitcher, but... damn.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

Miggy HBP.

Ouch. Announcers giving him crap for not doing more to get out of the way. (Can we say Carlos Quentin??)

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:08 PM EDT reply actions

Cirillo draws a walk.

2 on again. 1 out this time. Let's make some noise, CY, with your 2 for 3 day so far.

CY is a Braves killer, btw. He's like Smallpox.

(Too soon?)

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

NVM. K.

It's now in the capable hands of.... err... Stephen Drew.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Hilarious

If they can do the tomahawk chop with impunity, then I'd say jokes about pandemics are fair game.

by RJZ1977 on Aug 19, 2007 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

The plate is extra wide today.

Hopefully we can get something going against their bullpen.

2007 Arizona Diamondbacks, kicking ass and taking names, and they just ran out of names.

by soco on Aug 19, 2007 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

Drew strikes out, Smoltz gets out of it. Again.

11 Ks on the day for the veteran, through 7.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

Sinister pitches a good inning.

We finally get Mark Teixeira out.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

Afternoon, folks

Pretty much gone the way we expected, I fear.

by Jim McLennan on Aug 19, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

Well, look at it this way.

The pitching matchups probably lined up exactly how we wanted them to. If Smoltz had pitched against Pwnings yesterday, he sure wouldn't have had the night he had.

This way, it's their best starter against our worst, and Webby and Pwnings got to pitch against scrubs.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

bet you're glad

you didn't wake up early!

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm content wth the result of the series

But your Gameday thread count must have suffered:(

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

It's still in triple digits,

so the streak is intact.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Smoltz comes back out for the 8th.

Maybe he gets tired?

Err.. maybe not, based on that K by Hudson.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions

Ow....

CoJack HBP.

That's two in two innings, folks.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

LET'S GO AUGIE!!!!

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

The pain just won't stop.

Augie fouls it off his kneecap.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

Augie's stayin' alive.

Making Smoltz work. He's now at 117 pitches.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

8 pitch AB for Augie.

But finally pops up.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

and a delay

yaaaawn...

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

uhhh...

...must have been a game day glitch.

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Are you watching the SI.com boxscore?

Because even though I'm watching it on TV, I have the boxscore open and it just said momentarily that it was delayed.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

actually

was watching foxsports.com gameday, but switched over now to mlb.com

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Both fox and SI might get their feed from MLB.

And maybe MLB accidentally called it a delay.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

To be quite honest,I'm pleased with 6-2

We were never going to get any call against Smoltz and he's just too good.

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

Nope

He twisted something fouling one off and the trainers came out.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

So what's the deal with Pestileñce?

Overworked?

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

A la Oscar Villareal, during his rookie season

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

down 6-2

in the 8th inning, I don't see the reason to use one of our best relievers. Should use somebody else... even Augie!

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Because...

A four run lead isn't insurmountable. All year we've been conceding games when we're down by more than about 3 (which doesn't happen that often, actually). We need to start going after those games where we get behind.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome diving catch by Jupton.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah,that was nice to see

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

You mean, it was nice to see Jupton not drop it?

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Strike 3!!

Peña gets out of it, strands two baserunners.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

defensive indifference

never understood why catchers will let guys just steal a base in that situation (Upton just took a base on McCann). I understand you're up by a bunch and that the run doesn't count, but to me, why not take a shot at throwing the guy out? The worst thing to happen is massively overthrow it and Upton ends up at 3rd. No big deal. But you've got at least a 1 in 3 chance of throwing him out. Why not give it a shot?

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

Cirillo

And Cirillo just did it with two outs...

I guess the 'answer' is that Teixeira is pulled off first, but you're telling me that Cirillo can still get that big of a jump?

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

C'mon Young

Hit with ducks on the pond!

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

Darn

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

Tying run!

Drew with the big walk... and the tying run walks to the plate in the person of O-Dawg. Maybe they should pinch hit for him and bring in Pwnings!

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon O-Dawg!!

You've been hot!! Keep it up!!!!

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions

tying run at the plate

Would be something else if we made a move at this game. We haven't seemed to be in it all day long.

by andrewinnewyork on Aug 19, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

Bases loaded, 2 outs, O-Dawg grounds out.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

nope

...we made things interesting, though, and still took the series.

by johngordonma on Aug 19, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

Wow...

Wickman makes Jose Valverde look like Trevor Hoffman.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

Not that Jose isn't really really good, but...

Bases loaded, tying run comes to the plate in a 4 run game??

Yet you still get out of it??? Dayamn... Wickman must've made a pact with the devil or something. (And I didn't even know Barry Bonds MAKES pacts with other players)

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Last chance

O-Dawg to be the hero!

by Jim McLennan on Aug 19, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions

Or not

:-(

by Jim McLennan on Aug 19, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions

Well, nice game for the home crowd.

I'm content with us having taken our 9th (franchise record) straight series. I really thought we were going to blow it in Atlanta, even with Webb pitching the first game.

Braves fans, who were apparently rooting for Micah to hit a triple last night to get the cycle, (according to DiamondbacksWIn) got to see John Smoltz dominate the team that has largely dominated the Braves this season, as well as watch him become the franchise strikeout leader. Unfortunately, our 4 game win streak got snapped, as well.

Dbacks go home and prepare to face the Brew Crew, and even though we lost 3 of 4 in Milwaukee, I like our odds. The Brewers are now just 2 games over .500 and have a record of 13 games below .500 on the road.

Padres are down to the 'Stros 1-0 early in that game, and even if they come back to win, we're leaving Atlanta no worse than 4 games ahead. The Mets won today, so we're again slightly behind them in win % for best record in the NL. Dodgers are beating the Rockies 1-0 early in their game. As long as the Rockies and Dodgers keep beating up on each other, the further and further back they both go.

Now let's go home and beat some Brewers!!

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

Well,you pretty much summed up how I feel.

Back to Chase Field an demolish the Brewers!

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Aug 19, 2007 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

By the way,

We do need to find a consistent 5th starter, but it's not an awful problem to have. I remember back in the years when we were talking about how much we needed a consistent 3rd starter.

Come on, Sandy Baby, loosen up. You're too tight.

by DbacksSkins on Aug 19, 2007 4:38 PM EDT reply actions