Dodgers @ Braves Series Thread 05/04 - 05/06

Post #1 » by **lpsevier** » Thu May 3, 2007 12:57 pm

Los Angeles Dodgers (17-11)

VS.

Atlanta Braves (17-10):

At Turner Field:

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Game 1 Matchup
John Smoltz
W-L 3-1 ERA 3.96 K 30 Walks 13 WHIP 1.45

VS.

Brad Tomko

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Game 2 Matchup
Tim Hudson
W-L 3-0 ERA 1.40 K 32 Walks 12 WHIP 0.91

VS.

Derek Lowe

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Game 3 Matchup
Kyle Davies
W-L 0-1 ERA 6.75 K 17 Walks 16 WHIP 1.85

VS.

Randy Wolf

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Braves Team Statistics:

AVG: .268
R: 142
HR: 38
RBI: 137
OBP: .354

ERA: 4.25
K: 197
SV: 10
WHIP: 1.50

Projected Starting Lineups

Dodgers:

R. Furcal, SS
J. Pierre, CF
N. Garciaparra, 1B
J. Kent, 2B
R. Martin, C
W. Betemit, 3B
A. Either, RF
B. Clark, LF
Pitcher

Braves:

Kelly Johnson, 2B
AVG .323 HR 5 RBI 15 R 26 SB 3

Edgar Renteria, SS
AVG .339 HR 4 RBI 17 R 21 SB 2

Larry Wayne Jones, 3B
AVG .318 HR 10 RBI 22 R 24 SB 0

Andruw Jones, CF
AVG .253 HR 5 RBI 20 R 17 SB 0

Brian McCann, C
AVG .298 HR 2 RBI 14 R 7 SB 0

Jeff Francoeur, RF
AVG .311 HR 5 RBI 25 R 16 SB 0

Scott Thorman, 1B
AVG .281 HR 3 RBI 11 R 8 SB 1

Matt Diaz, LF
AVG .259 HR 2 RBI 3 R 6 SB 1

Pitcher

Go Braves!

:clap:

News and Notes:

Braves place LHP Redman on 15-day disabled list
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AupcMLQgjsiudFZp0HPqTaER0bYF?slug=bravesredmond&prov=st&type=lgns

Redman lasted just 1 1/3 innings in a 6-4 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday, surrendering four runs - three earned - and five hits. He walked three, struck out one and threw just 26 of 54 pitches for strikes.

Braves call up top prospect Saltalamacchia
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AlKZ3vzeLUPa4rl9xlh3lqQR0bYF?slug=ap-bravesmoves&prov=ap&type=lgns

Saltalamacchia, the team's top draft pick in 2002, was hitting .309 with six homers at Mississippi.

National League East Standings (as of 5/3/07)

-----17-10

-----16-10

-----13-14

----- 12-15

------9-19

Mardy2Curry · Post #2 » by **Mardy2Curry** » Thu May 3, 2007 2:52 pm

Win another series thats all we want, can surely happen. 1-6 in the lineup have been rolling of late.

Post #3 » by **lpsevier** » Thu May 3, 2007 3:42 pm

I'll be at the game on Sunday, about ten rows above the Braves dugout.

Def doing to be worth the 4 hour drive.

FIRST GAME OF THE YEAR BABY.

H Bomb13 · Post #4 » by **H Bomb13** » Thu May 3, 2007 5:04 pm

The Dodgers series last year crippled us (memorial day series- beginning of the losing streak)last year. We need some payback. Keep rollin' boys

High 5 · Post #5 » by **High 5** » Thu May 3, 2007 5:45 pm

We should definitely win the first two. I'm starting to think Davies can only be effective against the Mets.

Post #6 » by **lpsevier** » Thu May 3, 2007 6:51 pm

I'm going to bring luck to the stadium on Sunday, that game is in the bag.

Pai Gow · Post #7 » by **Pai Gow** » Thu May 3, 2007 8:06 pm

lpsevier wrote:I'll be at the game on Sunday, about ten rows above the Braves dugout.

Def doing to be worth the 4 hour drive.

FIRST GAME OF THE YEAR BABY.

I demand a full report of your heckling.

Pai Gow · Post #8 » by **Pai Gow** » Thu May 3, 2007 8:07 pm

High 5 wrote:We should definitely win the first two. I'm starting to think Davies can only be effective against the Mets.

Tru dat

But isn't that all he really needs to do?

Nemesis21 · Post #9 » by **Nemesis21** » Fri May 4, 2007 1:47 am

another series we'll win

Go Braves!

Post #10 » by **HMFFL** » Fri May 4, 2007 5:25 am

Nice job on the game thread.

Post #11 » by **lpsevier** » Fri May 4, 2007 11:59 am

HMFFL wrote:Nice job on the game thread.

Gracias

Lord Commander · Post #12 » by **Lord Commander** » Fri May 4, 2007 1:41 pm

High 5 wrote:We should definitely win the first two. I'm starting to think Davies can only be effective against the Mets.

Lord Commander · Post #13 » by **Lord Commander** » Fri May 4, 2007 1:42 pm

Good job as usual on the game thread (fix the standings though :wink:

)

Post #14 » by **lpsevier** » Fri May 4, 2007 2:24 pm

ToHoleWithSoul wrote:Good job as usual on the game thread (fix the standings though )

Will update after the Braves sweep the Dodgers this weekend

....and thanks :lol:

Lord Commander · Post #15 » by **Lord Commander** » Fri May 4, 2007 4:17 pm

lpsevier wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Will update after the Braves sweep the Dodgers this weekend :o

....and thanks

That's some powerful isht you're on. Remember - puff, puff, pass... :lol:

lpsevier wrote: Will update after the Dodgers sweep the Braves this weekend

Fixed it for ya :wink:

Post #16 » by **lpsevier** » Fri May 4, 2007 6:14 pm

And it only took two edits!

Post #17 » by **HMFFL** » Fri May 4, 2007 6:16 pm

While we hit Brett well, the Dodgers hit John well, so tonight's going to be interesting and could be high scoring. Cheers to a win!

Lord Commander · Post #18 » by **Lord Commander** » Fri May 4, 2007 7:28 pm

lpsevier wrote:And it only took two edits!

Couldn't figure out how I wanted to say "isht." wouldn't want to get banned...

Mardy2Curry · Post #19 » by **Mardy2Curry** » Fri May 4, 2007 7:55 pm

High 5 wrote:We should definitely win the first two. I'm starting to think Davies can only be effective against the Mets.

I agree but I'm not concerned about Wolf. 3-3 lifetime with an over 5 ERA.

Post #20 » by **HMFFL** » Sat May 5, 2007 2:28 am

Big win for us tonight with the Mets currently winning.