Morning Chop: Atlanta Braves News 4/19/14
Tomahawk Take Editorial Note: I MUST say that while everything worked out for the Braves and Aaron Harang last night, I disagree with manager Fredi Gonzalez‘ decision to pull Aaron after 7 so he misses the no-hit bid. He’s pitched lights out, and after allowing previous complete games with other pitchers, he should have given Harang the same courtesy in my view, particularly in light of recent bullpen struggles. Yes, Harang is older, but has shown no signs of fatique or arm issues I’m aware of. Kind of cheesy in my opinion, and I’m sure there will be those of you will who disagree!
Check out the Boxscores from last night’s Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets game 1, courtesy of Baseball Reference…
| Batting | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | BA | OPS | Pit | Str | PO | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .321 | .862 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 2 | |
| B.J. Upton CF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .210 | .575 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 0 | |
| Freddie Freeman 1B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .390 | 1.200 | 26 | 18 | 6 | 1 | HR,2B,GDP |
| Justin Upton LF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .310 | .958 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 0 | SF |
| Evan Gattis C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .341 | 1.040 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 1 | |
| Dan Uggla 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .232 | .660 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2B |
| Chris Johnson 3B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .293 | .748 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2·2B |
| Ryan Doumit RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .105 | .255 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jordan Schafer RF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .375 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2B |
| Aaron Harang P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | |
| Tyler Pastornicky PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | .933 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Luis Avilan P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||
| Jordan Walden P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Team Totals | 36 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 8 | .333 | .946 | 161 | 102 | 27 | 8 |
| Pitching | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | ERA | BF | Pit | Str | Ctct | StS | StL | GB | FB | LD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Harang, W (3-1) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0.70 | 27 | 121 | 70 | 39 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| Luis Avilan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10.80 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan Walden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Team Totals | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0.00 | 34 | 151 | 88 | 44 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 12 | 7 |
Roto Roundup: Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Harang, Martin Perez and others
Tomahawk Take Editorial Note: Of the many surprises we’ve seen from the Atlanta Braves’ pitching staff this year, in light of a series of huge setbacks pre-season, Aaron Harang may well be the most surprising. Ray Guilfoyle of SB Nation looks at some of Harang’s numbers…
"The Braves couldn’t have predicted the performance that they have received from Aaron Harang when they signed him as a free agent back in March. Last night, Harang threw seven no-hit innings in the Braves 6-0 win over the Mets. When a starter throws seven no-hit innings, he is usually dominant, with more strikeouts than walks, but that was not the case with Harang. He walked six while striking out five, and needed 121 pitches to get 21 outs."
Santana seeks to make quick work of Mets
Tomahawk Take Editorial Note: Ervin Santana has been absolutely lights-out for the Atlanta Braves this season, having highly Cy Young caliber outings! MLB’s Joe Morgan reminds us that if anyone can make quick work of the Mets, Santana can…
"When the Braves learned that they would lose right-handed starters Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy for the season, they moved quickly by signing another righty, Ervin Santana, to a one-year deal worth $14 million on March 12.During his first two starts in an Atlanta uniform, Santana has shown off his own penchant for working quickly."
Phillies-Braves in June twin bill after rainout
Tomahawk Take Editorial Note: In case you’ve been wondering when the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies would make up their recent rain-out postponement, Ryan Lawrence of the Daily News has the details, as picked up by Philly.com….
"THE PHILLIES will host the Atlanta Braves in a day-night doubleheader in June to make up for Tuesday’s rainout at Citizens Bank Park.The game will be played Saturday, June 28, at 7:35 p.m. All tickets for April 15 will be honored for that nightcap."
Simply nothing stops Braves’ rotation
Tomahawk Take Editorial Note: Braves’ fans already know how true that is, but Michael Eder’s on board as well. See what he has to say…
"Less than a month ago, Aaron Harang fought and failed to make the Cleveland Indians‘ 25-man roster. A perfect storm of injuries to the Atlanta Braves‘ rotation earned the 36-year-old right-hander another shot at making another major league team only days after his late-March release. On Friday, Harang not only found himself on the mound at Citi Field, but pitching seven no-hit innings against his former team."