The Braves never trailed against the Dodgers on Saturday, cruising to a 4-3 victory.
Just kidding. The Braves really did defeat the Dodgers, and the Dodgers never led. But those of you who watched the game, didn’t it feel like … Finish Reading
Author: tfloyd
Pure Evil 7, Braves 6
Twenty-five years ago, on August 11, 1994, the baseball season came to an abrupt end, leading to the ultimate cancellation of the season and of the World Series. I’m not here to rehash the rights and wrongs of that abysmal … Finish Reading
Oldest Continuously Operating Professional Sports Franchise in America 5, The One that Claims to be First but Isn’t, 4
We all know why Anthopolous worked so hard to add relievers at the deadline: so we would not have to watch Luke Jackson with the game on the line. No such luck tonight. Shane Greene was given his first save … Finish Reading
Braves 15, Phillies 7
All of a sudden the ship has been righted. With the Braves second consecutive rout of the Phils, and the Nats second loss to the Dodgers, the Braves lead is back to 6.5 over the Nationals and 7.5 over the … Finish Reading
gNats 5, Braves 3
Exactly fifty years ago today, the Atlanta Braves defeated the first year expansion team San Diego Padres 10-0. The victory gave the Braves sole possession of first place by one game over the Giants and the Dodgers. I really don’t … Finish Reading
Ho Hum, Another Routine Victory: Braves 7, Padres 5
In a tight, tense, thrilling game Saturday night, the Braves beat the Padres 7-5 in 10 innings. Props to San Diego for starting at 5:40 Pacific time, rather than a couple of hours later as the night before. Otherwise I … Finish Reading
Pure Evil 5, Braves 4
For those who desire a summary of the game before my idiosyncratic ramblings about matters related and unrelated:
Top first, Max Varsity Fried Pie (I prefer the peach, but my wife insists on the apple)—retires the Fish without any damage. … Finish Reading
Braves 5, LOLMets 4
In a pre-game celebration, the Mets honored the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Miracle Mets World Champions. They are so proud of that season that they recently hired 82 year old Phil Regan as pitching coach. His apparent qualification … Finish Reading
The Longest Day: Natspos 4, Braves 3
Our Braves are DOOMED. Clearly the new guy Keuchel sucks. He might have been good in Houston, but he can’t get hitters out any more. His fastball sits in the high 80’s and he doesn’t miss many bats.
And the … Finish Reading
Can’t Win ’em All: Phils 6, Braves 5
The Braves’ 8 game winning streak, and their knack for scoring runs in the late innings, came to an end on Saturday. The Braves led the Phils 5-4 going to the ninth, but Luke Jackson gave up two in the … Finish Reading