Braves

[msstate7]

I think the dodgers are making a very risky move tonight. Kershaw on 3-days rest could be beaten by the braves. I don't think the braves could beat him on 5. Kershaw threw 124 pitches Thursday night. I'm not saying the braves will win, but this gives them a chance IMO

[msstate7]

Ken Rosenthal ?@Ken_Rosenthal

Forgive me @MrBrianKenny: Tweeps want pitcher and team record for post-season starters on 3 days rest since ?95. Pitcher: 20-31, team 29-48.

[CadaverDawg]

Ken Rosenthal ?@Ken_Rosenthal

Forgive me @MrBrianKenny: Tweeps want pitcher and team record for post-season starters on 3 days rest since ?95. Pitcher: 20-31, team 29-48.

Wow. Hopefully this move backfires. It would do a lot for my MLB watching if the braves would make a deep run.

[msstate7]

Wow. Hopefully this move backfires. It would do a lot for my MLB watching if the braves would make a deep run.

Yeah I'll be done with mlb till next season if the braves are eliminated. Can't get excited about it when braves aren't involved.

[Todd4State]

I agree it's a risky move. I would only make that move if absolutely necessary. I'd rather have a rested ace on the road over a tired ace at home.

[engie]

Pretty risky.

But now that you did this, do you also bring him back for a potential game 7? I almost think you have to...

Bottom line is they are trying to close the series in LA and prevent it from coming back to Atlanta...

[messageboardsuperhero]

Pretty risky.

But now that you did this, do you also bring him back for a potential game 7? I almost think you have to...

Bottom line is they are trying to close the series in LA and prevent it from coming back to Atlanta...

There would be no game 7. The division series' are best of 5.

I think this decision by Mattingly is kind of stupid. Kershaw would probably be much better in a game 5 in Atlanta than a game 4 in LA.

[bobcat91]

Kershaw is the best in the game and there isn't even a conversation about it. He gets it done tonight.

[msstate7]

Kershaw is the best in the game and there isn't even a conversation about it. He gets it done tonight.

He is the best. I have no doubt he would get it done Wednesday, but I wouldn't call tonight a done deal. Kershaw has never pitched on 3-days rest, so he may not be the same pitcher.

[bobcat91]

Mattingly has made some head scratching decisions thisyear and is not a shoe in to be back. His record this year outside the incredible 50 game run was very average. I realize they had a to of injuries but still. I'm a Dodger fan and if necessary e come back with Greinke at full rest.

[BoomBoom]

I think the dodgers are making a very risky move tonight. Kershaw on 3-days rest could be beaten by the braves. I don't think the braves could beat him on 5. Kershaw threw 124 pitches Thursday night. I'm not saying the braves will win, but this gives them a chance IMO

completely agree. on top of that, if you hold Kershaw and LA wins anyway, then they would have Kershaw to start Game 1 of the NLCS. though i guess with all the off days he'd be at full rest for Game 2. anyway, if this was a possibility, why keep him in the game in Game 1 up to 124 pitches? Now isn't exactly the time to be winging it.

[msstate7]

If I was the braves manager, I would start gattis at catcher tonight. Gotta have gattis' bat, but he's terrible in lf. McCann has been ice cold and he's lefty vs kershaw. I'd start reed Johnson as 3rd outfielder. Reed kills lefties and has a decent glove

[Dawg61]

Mattingly has made some head scratching decisions thisyear and is not a shoe in to be back. His record this year outside the incredible 50 game run was very average. I realize they had a to of injuries but still. I'm a Dodger fan and if necessary e come back with Greinke at full rest.

This move is rolling the dice for sure but Ricky Nolasco sucks and if the Braves are going to win the series they are going to have to beat both Kershaw and Grienke not Nolasco and Kershaw. Kershaw at home to win the series gives the Dodgers the best chance to never go back to Atlanta. Kershaw at home on 3 days rest is much better than Nolasco.

[Will James]

Let's all laugh at Fredi for that stupid stupid stupid bunt with Upton.

Ha ha ha

[msstate7]

Fredi didnt call that. Jup was incredibly stupid there. Kershaw is death on lefties so your righties have to have good at bats

[Will James]

Fredi didnt call that. Jup was incredibly stupid there. Kershaw is death on lefties so your righties have to have good at bats

Upton should be banned from ever squaring around.. Ever

[Will James]

Carl on fire.

Which flavor jam should I use this year on the Braves, cause they are toast.

[msstate7]

Carl on fire.

Which flavor jam should I use this year on the Braves, cause they are toast.

Looking that way. Hoping kershaw tires second time thru lineup. Gotta have pitcher warming up to start 2nd inning. I'd pull em if 2 reach

[Will James]

Baseball domes should be banned.

If they have an outdoor stadium in Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, Minnesota, Detroit.... They should have one in ****ing Tampa. At least a retractable roof. It's the last remaining indoor only stadium in baseball.

[bully99]

Kershaw wears #22 in honor of Will Clark. The Thrill was his favorite player growing up in Texas.