The Braves won their 13th straight game in Nationals Park on Friday, defeating the hapless gNats 8-1. 8-4. (Edit–Just noticed that I wrote this score in the top of the ninth and forgot to correct it when I … 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.
Undefeated in July: Hammers 9, Reds 1
Behind another stellar start by Varsity Fried and a four hit night by Dansby Swanson, the Braves cruised over the Redlegs 9-1. There is no established definition of an “ace,” but however you define it, we can all agree that … Finish Reading
Dodgers 4, Braves 1 (But We Are Still the Defending World Champions)
Really don’t mind if you sit this one out
My word’s but a whisper your deafness a SHOUT
As I indicated in comments earlier today, I was unable to watch the broadcast tonight. Apparently I didn’t miss much. Jethro was … Finish Reading
All Things Must Pass: Winning Streak Comes to an End
I became a baseball fan in the 1960’s. Ever since, my favorite kind of game is a low scoring pitcher’s duel. Friday’s Braves-Cub game at Wrigley Field made me feel like it was 1968 and I was back in elementary … Finish Reading
The Formerly Streakless But Now Streaking Braves Make it Nine in a Row: Hammers 4, Bucs 2
The team that 10 days ago couldn’t win three games in a row just won its ninth straight, in a 4-2 victory over the Pirates. The Braves jumped to a four run lead, Spencer Strider went 5 and 2/3 scoreless … Finish Reading
The Streak is Dead; Long Live the Streak! Braves 3, Rockies 1
For the first time all year, the Braves won a third game in a row. This new three game win streak ends the longest streak of no 3-game streaks (winning or losing) in baseball history. As unprecedented and unlikely as … Finish Reading
Hammers 6, Monsters of the Deep 4
What a fun game! Don’t ever doubt what Ronald Acuña means to this team. Our guys were trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the 7th, having just blown a 3-0 lead. With a runner on first with two … Finish Reading
Ronald’s Court 5, Rotten Fish 3
I fell asleep last night without writing my recap. When I awoke this morning, I realized a recap had come to me in a dream. It was unlike anything I had written before, and I quickly began to write the … Finish Reading
Good Guys 6, Evil Priests 11
May 13 is the feast day of Julian of Norwich. A contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer, her “Revelations of Divine Love” is the first book known to be written by a woman in the English Language. Her theology is remarkably hopeful … Finish Reading
Hammers 3, Makers of Bad Beer 6
The good: Spencer Strider tossed innings 2 through 5 of this bullpen game, and he was terrific. He held them scoreless, striking out 8. He gave up 4 hits, but he didn’t walk anyone. I think we will see him … Finish Reading