Atlanta Braves News: The Morning Chop, Box Score, All Turner Field Team, Baby Free Is On His Way!
By Jeff Schafer
Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: The Atlanta Braves played well and hard against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night, but came up just short. How long can we continue to use that sentence without it getting old? Yes, the Braves are playing a lot better than they were at the start of the season, but hopefully we can make that leap forward over the hump and start getting these close games. Julio Teheran pitched a great game until the top of the 6th inning. Then the wheels fell off. He gave up four runs that inning off a leadoff triple, a single, a hit batter and a homer. Freddie Freeman continued his hitting streak before he exited the game…see below on why he left. For a full recap, check ours out!
Braves lose 7-5
| Batting | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | PA | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ender Inciarte CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .288 | .346 | .381 | .726 |
| Adonis Garcia 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .270 | .312 | .410 | .722 |
| Freddie Freeman 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .296 | .393 | .556 | .949 |
| Blake Lalli 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
| Matt Kemp LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .267 | .299 | .490 | .790 |
| Nick Markakis RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .270 | .346 | .403 | .748 |
| Tyler Flowers C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .272 | .370 | .420 | .789 |
| Jace Peterson 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .261 | .358 | .385 | .743 |
| Dansby Swanson SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .300 | .348 | .413 | .761 |
| Julio Teheran P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .182 | .200 | .205 | .405 |
| Jose Ramirez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Brandon Cunniff P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Ian Krol P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Brandon Snyder PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .209 | .227 | .558 | .785 |
| Mauricio Cabrera P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Joel De La Cruz P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .188 | .188 | .188 | .375 |
| Gordon Beckham PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .215 | .298 | .351 | .649 |
| Team Totals | 33 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 36 | .273 | .333 | .394 | .727 |
| Pitching | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teheran, L (5-10) | 5.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3.18 |
| Jose Ramirez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 |
| Brandon Cunniff | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.40 |
| Ian Krol | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.40 |
| Mauricio Cabrera | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.12 |
| Joel De La Cruz | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.09 |
| Team Totals | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 |
Braves Toyota All Turner Field Team
Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: The Atlanta Braves and Toyota collaborated to put on this pretty cool voting panel for the fans. You get to go through each position on the field, even starting pitchers and relief pitchers, and select who you think deserves to crown jewel of being that positions “All Turner Field Team”. As you go through these, don’t look at name recognition because guys like Dan Uggla and Edgar Renteria will be on there. No John Rocker for some reason in the relief pitcher section though.
Who should represent the @Toyota All Turner Field Team? It's up to YOU to decide! #AllTFTeam https://t.co/Tvtj2eSiJJ pic.twitter.com/WspCXqvCzJ
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 13, 2016
"The 20-year history of Turner Field has seen a remarkable amount of players wear the Braves uniform with pride. Now is your chance to select the best Braves players that have called Turner Field home by submitting your vote for the TOYOTA ALL TURNER FIELD TEAM! Use the ballot below to give your opinion on who is most deserving. Voters will be entered in the All Turner Field Team Sweepstakes for the chance to win a Turner Field Final Game VIP Experience!All players who played at Turner Field for a minimum of two seasons are eligible for the fan vote. One player will be selected for each field position and relief pitching spot, and fans will select five players for an entire starting pitching rotation. Bobby Cox will represent the Toyota All Turner Field Team as manager."
Benches clear after Braves pitcher throws at Jose Fernandez’s head
"Tempers flared in the seventh inning Wednesday when Atlanta Braves pitcher Jose Ramirez threw high and behind a bunting Jose Fernandez’s head.Fernandez had to be held back the moment Ramirez’s 95-mph fastball sailed past his head. It was the second time Fernandez had to avoid a high pitch near his head. Ramirez didn’t back down from the confrontation either, as he continued to shout at the Marlins ace.Benches cleared after Fernandez continued to argue with Ramirez."
Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: Fox Sports Southeast tweeted a very interesting post about the Braves lineup.
That's called finishing strong. #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/u52YphHHG0
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) September 14, 2016
Baby Free watch 2016
Freddie Freeman has a baby due at any minute - and was just seen running into the @Braves clubhouse. pic.twitter.com/6yxKVQNjFT
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) September 15, 2016
Braves fans will be glad to know that @FreddieFreeman5 made it to the hospital just fine! I took him on my scooter. Bobble head to follow!
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) September 15, 2016
Gwinnett Braves
Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: The Gwinnett Braves lost in the bottom of the 9th inning on Wednesday 2-1. They were leading the game 1-0 until the last inning. The GBraves bullpen gave up four walks and a hit batter to lose in the 9th. The series is now tied 1-1.
But in an matter, Braves Mel Rojas Jr made a spectacular catch in right field. This made ESPN’s Sportscenter’s top 10 plays!