Going into Friday’s game our Braves found themselves once again on the Streets of Philadelphia, as the Phils hosted the guys from My Hometown. The Braves are trying to return to the Glory Days of 2021, returning to The Promised … Finish Reading
Author: tfloyd
Tfloyd was born on the site of Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. Before the stadium was built, that is; it was then the site of Piedmont Hospital. It took the Braves another 11 years to arrive on what is now Hank Aaron Drive, but I‘ve always liked to arrive at the ballpark early.
¡Que Maravilloso! Los Bravos 7, Las Potras 2
It was Hispanic Heritage night at Truist Park on Friday night, el diez y seis de Septiembre. Fittingly, William Contreras and Ronald Acuña Jr, two young sons of Venezuela who were born within a week of each other in December … Finish Reading
Your First Place Atlanta Braves 6, Mariners 4
We should all thank heaven every day that we are Braves fans. Just as importantly, we should all get down on our knees and give thanks that we’re not Mets fans.
JonathanF wrote yesterday about the new book, A Fan’s … Finish Reading
This Is What We Do: Braves club five homers, gut the Fish 8-1
Our Braves are clearly disciples of the great Earl Weaver, whose famous formula for winning baseball games was pitching and three run homers. As he explained, “Pitching keeps you in the game. Home runs win the game.” It’s true … Finish Reading
Really Good Braves 11, Devil Magic 4
I’m late getting the recap up, so I’ll be brief. As Snit might say, our team is really good. Friday’s 11-4 victory over the Cardinals was the 15th win in the last 17 games. And they are playing really well … Finish Reading
Braves Make It 10 of 11: Hammers 6, Astros 2
Another great win: Kyle Wright turned in another impressive start (six innings, two runs, seven k’s); Austin Riley blasted a three run homer to put the Braves up 3-0 in the third; after the Stros cut the lead to 3-2 … Finish Reading
The Kids Are Alright: Hammers 4, Fish 3
“The Kids Are Alright” was the fourth single from The Who’s debut album, The Who Sings My Generation. The single was released on August 12, 1966.
Exactly 56 years later, Pete Towshend is proving to be correct. Of the eight … Finish Reading
Braves Right the Ship, Flush the Mets 9-6
The Braves defeated the Mets 9-6 Friday night in the second game of this five game series to even the series at one game apiece and cut the Mets’ lead back to three and a half. Our guys also thereby … Finish Reading
Hammers 5, Snakes 2
Our Braves defeated to Diamondbacks 5-2 on Thursday behind a strong start from Kyle Wright and another scorching performance by Austin Riley.
Austin Riley keeps hitting line drives over and off the left field wall. He did so in his … Finish Reading
Hammers 8, Halos 1–and a Checkup on the Starting Rotation
This will serve as both the recap for Friday’s night’s win, and also a continuation of Ryan’s great “Checkup” series on the Braves heading into the second half(ish) of the season. He previously covered the infield, outfield, and the relievers. … Finish Reading