Braves at Pirates Series Thread|04/18-04/21

[sychmd]

lately, it seems like we are able to score right after the other team scores and boyh cut a deficit and get momentum back. nice resiliency.

 

[Darkstone42]

I feel like Sanchez was pulled a little earlier than necessary...

 

[steelparrot]

Maybe, 74 pitches in 3 innings though. Cant wait till hes gone.

 

[sychmd]

I feel like Sanchez was pulled a little earlier than necessary...

i agree, especially since we have 10 straight on the road, i would see how much we can get out of him within reason. at least start the next inning and once he lets 2 on, take him out.

doesnt seem like anything hit hard, all ground balls except one line drive.

i do like gomez, as he doesnt flinch and seems to make the right pitches so far. for such a young guy, seems like excellent pickup.

 

[Darkstone42]

Wilson on, now.

 

[Darkstone42]

And he gets the inning-ending double play! Good pitching, Justin.

 

[Darkstone42]

So close, Pedro.

Nice catch by Upton.

 

[Darkstone42]

Hughes is warming up.

God save us all.

 

[Darkstone42]

Barmes has a multihit game and a Pirate catcher has thrown out two runners in the same game.

Wow.

 

[sychmd]

Barmes has a multihit game and a Pirate catcher has thrown out two runners in the same game.

Wow.

barmes, 2 CS, and a 3-1 series against a hot braves team.
if we can hang on with melancon and grilli, this might be the turning point this franchise is waiting for.

it will be an interesting ride this year with lots of potential and a major trade this year in mid july.

 

[Darkstone42]

Well if the Snider we're seeing now is the real Snider, and if Pedro finds some consistency, I think this team could be the one which breaks the streak. There is definitely some talent on this roster, but most of it is tied up in potential. We need some guys to actually work out for us.

 

[Darkstone42]

Speaking of Snider, he just ripped another one.

 

[sychmd]

if we can put this out of reach against the #1 BP, we should have some great mo to have a good and long roadtrip and at have a .500 trip.

it will be nice to get the home crowd jacked up with this kind of series in front of them. hope it is a good attendance today.

 

[Darkstone42]

Man. Jones hit it right at Johnson. A little off to the side, and it's a hit.

Marte should have stayed put, though.

 

[Darkstone42]

Bases juiced for Pedro.

Here we go, big man!

 

[Darkstone42]

Wild pitch, everyone advances!

A little insurance is always a good thing.

 

[Darkstone42]

Got in on his hands. Darn.

But a two run lead for Melancon and Grilli is a good thing.

 

[Darkstone42]

Ah, no Melancon, so we'll see Watson.

 

[Darkstone42]

Three pitch strikeout of Johnson to start things.

 

[sychmd]

snider hitting and obp has been great, showing some nice power that translate to some homers as he gets more comfortable this year.
how has his defense been? any one with any reports or first hand observations (TV or in person)?