Life was good from the get go last night as the Yanks scored 9 times in the first 2 innings on their way to a 15-4 win over the hapless Braves. I love Tanaka. Even when he doesn’t have his best stuff, he’s tough, he competes.
Sure am happy for Didi and McCann, too. Maybe the road is good for this act.
Let’s hope there’s more of the same tonight. Maybe lil’ Luis Severino pitches his best game yet. Imagine that.
Never mind the Crunk:
Let’s Go Yank-ees!
[Image Credit: Diebs via Bo Fransson]
Good Lord the Tigers are playing like shit right no. Guy scores from second on a sac fly because CFer thought there were three outs. Blue Jays now up 6-1.
[1] damn. and the jays' offense is scary.
we must win tonight!
Keep winning and a wild card is assured with the time to set up for the one game. Other teams will have to exhaust themselves and use their pitchers just to get in.
Seven left with the Jays. It should be fun if it's still close.
Now 9-1
goddamn. they're gonna get to double digit runs again. it's insane.
The Tigers biggest achilles heel: lack of a bullpen. Otherwise they'd have a WS title or two.
A-yup, Grand Salami
holy crap. 15-1. how the fuck do they do that game after game after game?! : /
That is what is known as an ass-whupping. If only the Yankees can do that to the Braves tonight.
i'm not going to the game tonight (or tomorrow). headed to the studio now and hope to catch the last coupla innings...
GO YANKS!!!
Jays are playing like the Gashouse Gorillas right now.
Let's Go Loo-EEEE.
I like lead off doubles
Um, fellas. Bases loaded. Need to get a run here.
Welp, there's one.
Ha!
And wild pitches
Nuts.
I'll take it!
Kinda wish I was there...
Still hate nick markakis Grrrrr....
Are you fucking kidding, blue. You miserable shit!
Anncrs talk Braves in top first, then talk Braves when they bat. How about them Yanks?
Rats. So close.
Kid's got some pop in his bat
Anyone recognize announcers?
[22] no clue
One guy is C.J. Nitkowski.
Are you watchin tv or listening to the radio? Is it on tbs or something? I might know who you're hearing...
It's Fox Sports One
Fox sports 1
Oh, I wouldn't have a clue. I know some of the local Atlanta announcers...
Not personally, mind you. (I need to be clear, in case RI checks in!)
I like it.
It's been a while but isn't about time for Drew to get an rbi?
Least it stayed in the park.
D'oh! Hold 'em here, kid.
Trouble is afoot.
Youngest starting pitcher in the league with The Gas Face. 96! Exciting.
Phew
4 scoreless for the kid. It's time for our lefties to start destroying Wisler.
rbj should steal. Make something happen. Plays!
More runs, please.
Then again, the hip might still be a bit bothersome.
It was a treat watching him so close last night. He plays a great centerfield!
The Braves are getting another new park? Geez.
Crap.
Perfect fastball. 97 on the black. Nasty.
Absolutely beautiful. Same caught looking fastball. Other side of the plate.
Yeah, the new ballpark is a bunch of bollocks. I live in between the Ted and the new one. They lost a lot of old school diehard fans.
Mr. Bird. Nicely done.
Bear down, Kid. One more out.
Hmmm, one more out, Sevvy
Yes!
There ya go!
Nice jorb so far by Luis.
Just stopping off at home for a few minutes, though -- I'll miss the end of the game. Looks like a good one.
I do like lead off doubles
Maybin effed that one up good.
Love me some Didi!
Back to back doubles are even better
Sweet base running, too. Damn!, euphorious!
The game is getting better!
For shame, Drew. For shame.
Uh oh, fan falls
Holy shit. No one knows what's happening. Holy shit.
More boos for the IBB than for A-Rod
Dammit, Drew! That fucking sucked.
Oh, no! A fan fell a coupla years ago. Didn't make it, if I recall...
Gosh, they said somebody fell out of the upper deck. I think I saw someone giving them CPR. How surreal. With the game continuing as if it hadn't happened. Good lord.
Boo, me
Sevy's out. His pitch was manageable, right?
I can't stand the NL...
The announcer's reaction freaked me out. Yikes.
Modammit!
Upper deck and hit the concert behind home plate. Yikes.
Super scary.
[68] He was at 88 pitches I believe.
Oh, boy. Nail biting time.
Rub roh
Hey, Girardi. You chose....poorly.
Shite!
Mofuckingdammit!!
Fucking shit
Oy
Hot damn!
Heard it on the radio. Gotta check out the highlights later!
Sweet, Dellin!
Now how about some insurance?
Style points for Dellin!
Thank you Brian!
Whoo-hoo!
Saw that! Saw that!
Okay, but now I really have to go.
Yay Brian!
Wait, Jeter retired? Why wasn't I informed. Thanks Fox Sports guys
Got that run back!
Should have had one more.
That's one way to do it.
Nice.
Dang, thought it was going out
Ryan doubled on a 100mph fastball. Maybe that the secret. Most of the pitchers throw too slow.
1,2,3 Miller. No fucking around.
One down
I'm home watching.
Two more quick outs, then BEER!!
Two down!!
Two down
That was a beaut.
YES !!!
Three down!
Night all
Outstanding, you guys.
Good game. Like to see more like it. G'night...
Last thought! Nate tomorrow and then the Sox. Kelly who beat the Mets today will not pitch and Buckholz is out for the season. Time to do some business. Good night !
Sadly the fan who fell died.
[103] super sad. i'm glad we weren't there tonight. my daughter would've been crushed. the man was in his early 60s and apparently fell while heckling A-Rod. oy vey.
terribly sad tragedy. and the 3rd fatality at turner field in the past 7 seasons. maybe it's a good idea they're opening a new ballpark...
my sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased and best wishes to those who were shaken up from witnessing the catastrophe.
i hope new safety measures are implemented at all stadiums immediately.
and to all my banter family - please stay safe and be well!
my family and i had such a wonderful time at the ballpark last night.
it's impossible to compute and accept that such a travesty could happen 24 hours later.
so incredibly sad...
apparently, the guy had been drunk and belligerent all night.
didi watched it all unfold from second base.
soooo sad. : (
It is shocking when something tragic is witnesses by thousands. My sympathies go out to the victim's family and to those who were nearby the accident; it has to be traumatizing.
Common sense safety measures are always prudent, but there has to be sensitivity for not compromising the fan experience. MLB games were attended by over 73 million people last year. How many were injured or died in the stands, less than 100? It seems safer to attend a ballgame then to walk a city street, ride transit, or drive a car. When you consider that alcohol is served, the hot sun, and general misbehavior by a small minority in crowds, it is remarkable that there aren't more casualties.