Atlanta Braves Thread

Giants, Rockies, & Cards, might have something to say about that.

 

Add Padres into the wildcard mix. They have played like shit the last month. Other than Gonzales they have virtually no home run threats

 

The division will be decided in the 6 games left between the Braves and Phillies.

 

Expect the Phillies to align the Big Three to face the Braves next week at Citizens Bank Park.

Rich Dubee said today there is a "good chance" Roy Oswalt will pitch Friday against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park, which would allow Cole Hamels, Roy Halladay and Oswalt to pitch against Atlanta.

It only takes a simple switch to make it happen.

Kyle Kendrick, who currently is scheduled to pitch Friday, would pitch Saturday. Oswalt, who is scheduled to pitch Saturday, would pitch Friday. Oswalt still would be pitching on normal rest, so there is little risk involved.

"As long as (Oswalt) is feeling fine, there's a real good chance," Dubee said. "I don't think there's any downside to pitching Oswalt, Hamels and Halladay. They are our front three starters. I would think if you have two series with the Braves you'd want the best guys available, if possible."

The switch also would allow Hamels, Halladay and Oswalt to pitch against the Braves on Oct. 1-3 at Turner Field, if necessary. The Phillies entered tonight's game against the Marlins at Sun Life Stadium with a one-game lead over the Braves in the National League East.

 

Wild card standings

NATIONAL W L PCT GB HOME ROAD RS RA DIFF STRK L10
Atlanta 83 63 .568 - 52-22 31-41 683 566 +117 Lost 1 4-6
San Francisco 81 63 .563 1 42-27 39-36 626 543 +83 Won 1 7-3
Colorado 79 65 .549 3 50-23 29-42 687 619 +68 Lost 1 9-1

 

the way this team is playing right now, they wouldn't put up much of a fight in the post season anyway. i want them to be there, but it does not look good.

 

Lost another one to the Nationals. Not looking good atm. They've really played like shit since Chipper went out for the season.

 

what the hell

they lose a home series to the freakin Nats? Best home record in baseball and the can't be them? The Phillies are going to crush them and knock them way outta the wildcard. The Giants and Rockies are loving this.

 

Meh. It's going to be tough now. 9 game road trip ahead. If they can't win at least 4 of them, I don't like their chances for the WC.

 

They have to start hitting with men on base. Yesterday was about as frustrating as it can get. Plenty of runners on but no clutch hits. They have to get it together and get some momentrum against the Mets this weekend or they are in trouble.