IGT 7/25 ATL at Mets Keep it Going Again and Again

[Lefty Specialist]

Boy, Butto has been a real find in the bullpen.



Now, just score a run, boys.

[Edgy MD]

Sale has retired 11 in a row, so of course he gets pulled.



Thank you, universe.

[Edgy MD]

And thank you, Chelsea.

[Edgy MD]

Let's go get an Ed-Win.

[Frayed Knot]

9 - 1 - 2 to win it.

I don't think the Braves go to a LHP cuz Mets would just ph for DJ and he'd have to stay in and face a righty-swinging Lindor

[Gwreck]

Why is Nimmo not pinch hitting here?

[Gwreck]

I also would leave Diaz in for a second inning.

[Edgy MD]

=Gwreck post_id=164020 time=1721957371 user_id=56]
Why is Nimmo not pinch hitting here?

[Lefty Specialist]

=Gwreck post_id=164021 time=1721957827 user_id=56]
I also would leave Diaz in for a second inning.

[Frayed Knot]

OK Atlanta, play for one run.

[Frayed Knot]

Not sure what Alvarez is upset about ... but I'll take the out.

[Edgy MD]

What's more suicidal — breaking for the plate on bunt, or making hard contact with Álvarez?

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Phil Maton, ladies and gentlemen

[Frayed Knot]

JD - Pete - Vientos w/Iglesies running

Gotta cash this one in.

[Edgy MD]

The Braves running into all these outs, and I guess we just don't appreciate how frustrated Brian Snitker has been with his bats.

[The Hot Corner]

Actually putting a ball in play would enhance the odds of scoring the free runner.

[Frayed Knot]

Ball Game!!!!

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

#LOLBraves

[Lefty Specialist]

Well, three bad plays by the Braves in the last two innings gift-wrapped this one for the Metsies, but I'll take it.



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Edited July 25, 2024 by Guest

[nymr83]

I like that Butto went 3 innings in relief and threw 40 pitches tonight. I have a bad feeling they will need him stretched out to make some starts before this season is over, but a good feeling about how he'll handle it

[MFS62]

Going nuts for the Squirrel.

Later

[The Hot Corner]

A big win for the Mets. Only 3 hits on the night, but they made them count. Sale pitched a great game, but the Met staff got the job done tonight. 5 innings with no hits allowed by the bullpen.

[Lefty Specialist]

Didn't use Nunez and Diaz didn't have a stressful inning, so they'll be available tomorrow.

[Frayed Knot]

Edgy MD wrote: The Braves running into all these outs, and I guess we just don't appreciate how frustrated Brian Snitker has been with his bats.

Yeah. When you're playing under the clown car extra inning rules where, as the visiting team, you have to -- HAVE TO -- get AT LEAST one run

and preferably two, giving up an out with a Sac Bunt and then another with not just a squeeze play but a suicide squeeze reeks of desperation.



Five straight losses for the Braves, four straight wins for the Mets.

That's a lotta ground made up in less than a week.

[Gwreck]

Frayed Knot wrote: When you're playing under the clown car extra inning rules where, as the visiting team, you have to -- HAVE TO -- get AT LEAST one run and preferably two

You and I know the correct strategy is to play for 2 runs on the road, but if Snitker doesn't, I'm not telling him.

[Gwreck]

Edgy MD wrote: =Gwreck post_id=164020 time=1721957371 user_id=56] Why is Nimmo not pinch hitting here?

I was tempted to try that also.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Edgy MD wrote: =Gwreck post_id=164020 time=1721957371 user_id=56] Why is Nimmo not pinch hitting here? I was tempted to try that also.

Yeah. When you've got a tie game in the bottom of the 9th, I'm going with my best on-base guy if he's sitting on the bench…who would also be a defensive upgrade if the game went to extras.

[Gwreck]

We need to lo-key get some outfielders who can hit (note: this does not include Stewart, Gamel, or Bradley Jr.).

[Edgy MD]

The Hot Corner wrote: Actually putting a ball in play would enhance the odds of scoring the free runner.

Prescient!!



This must be what has been going on with the Braves the last six-eight weeks. They're pressing so hard that, if you can''t beat them, you can just hang in there long enough for them to beat themselves.

[Edgy MD]

With the Phils idle, and the rest of the division losing, the Mets pull within 10 games of first for the first time since May 14.



With the fifth-best record in the league, they now sit in the second Wild Card slot, with Braves a half game ahead with the first, the Padres a half game behind with the third, and the Cardinals suddenly on the wrong side of the line.