Category: Recaps 2011

Some people seem to have decided that Chipper is a problem. This is dumb; he’s one of the best players on the team. He’s not what he once was, but here you’ve got a third baseman putting up a .275/.344/.470 … Finish Reading

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 28, 2011 – ESPN.

And so it ends. Somehow, you knew Scott Linebrink would be involved. He would have to be.

The season in microcosm: The Braves got an … Finish Reading

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 27, 2011 – ESPN.

I hope the Cardinals vote Derek Lowe a playoff share. He’s the MVP of their stretch run, for sure. Lowe failed to make it out … Finish Reading

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 26, 2011 – ESPN.

Once again, a young starting pitcher did enough to keep the team in the game, only to see the offense completely shut down. I’m getting … Finish Reading

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals – Box Score – September 25, 2011 – ESPN.

You guys need a sense of history here. This is a collapse for the ages.

The Braves got four-hit today, yet still should have scored … Finish Reading

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals – Box Score – September 24, 2011 – ESPN.

If you don’t score, you won’t win. It’s pretty simple, really.

The Nats scored a run in the second after Brandon Beachy walked two and … Finish Reading

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals – Box Score – September 23, 2011 – ESPN.

Get out to a big lead and then try to hang on. It’s not like it’s symbolic of the season or anything.

The Braves jumped … Finish Reading

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins – Box Score – September 21, 2011 – ESPN.

Maybe I should have gone with “Low” for the game thread. Or “Everybody Hurts”.

Not that Derek Lowe was singularly to blame for the latest … Finish Reading

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins – Box Score – September 20, 2011 – ESPN.

So I had only two arrows left in my luck-changing quiver. Not wanting to deploy Collins yet, I went with not watching the game and … Finish Reading

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins – Box Score – September 19, 2011 – ESPN.

I just don’t understand it. It doesn’t make any sense. Having rallied back from 4-1 down to take the lead, with the Marlins down to … Finish Reading