GDT 10/9/23 Philadelphia Phillies (Wheeler) @ Atlanta Braves (Fried)

[el-pietro]

I just don't understand the thinking. They perfected the strategy in game one. Obviously Wheeler is gonna go deeper than Ranger but don't get greedy, don't try to steal extra outs once he gets into trouble. I know it was only two hits but you are into the middle of the third time through the order.
Surely you trust a fresh and rested Hoffman in that scenario?
Instead of stepping on the Braves throats you gave them an extra life.

[xogfog]

Top of the lineup, let’s answer back.

[MichaelJackSchmidt]

Rob made a mistake. D'Arnaud has had success against Wheeler and for some reason, he leaves him in.

[el-pietro]

In a 7 game series I might understand it more, you don't want to give the other team too many looks at your top relievers but this is a short series, and the Braves are already super familair with Wheeler.
OK I'm gonna stop complaining now!

[kikutaro]

Kyle Schwarber

Kevin Pillar remains in the game as the left fielder.
Pitching Change: A. J. Minter replaces Pierce Johnson.
Ball (90.6 mph cutter)
Called strike (96.4 mph four-seam fastball)
In play, out(s) (96.6 mph four-seam fastball)

Kyle Schwarber pops out to catcher Travis d'Arnaud in foul territory.

[zambonir]

It was regular season type managing. Really made no sense given there's another off-day.

[kikutaro]

Trea Turner

In play, out(s) (88.6 mph changeup)

Trea Turner pops out to first baseman Matt Olson.

[kikutaro]

Alec Bohm

Ball (89.7 mph cutter)
Ball (95.8 mph four-seam fastball)
Ball (96.2 mph four-seam fastball)
Called strike (94.5 mph four-seam fastball)
Swinging strike (96.3 mph four-seam fastball)
In play, out(s) (96.4 mph four-seam fastball)

Alec Bohm lines out to right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Philadelphia Phillies	1	0	2	0	1	0	0	0		4	9	2
Atlanta Braves	0	0	0	0	0	1	2			3	3	1

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Current Batters

Philadelphia Phillies

Hitters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Kyle Schwarber DH	4	0	1	0	1	0	0	.235	.278	.353	.631
Trea Turner SS	5	1	1	0	0	1	0	.375	.412	.563	.975
Alec Bohm 3B	3	0	1	1	2	0	0	.200	.294	.333	.627
Bryce Harper 1B	4	1	1	0	0	1	0	.333	.500	.583	1.083
J.T. Realmuto C	4	1	2	2	0	1	1	.357	.400	.857	1.257
Nick Castellanos RF	3	1	2	0	1	0	0	.267	.313	.400	.713
Bryson Stott 2B	3	0	1	1	0	1	0	.357	.375	.571	.946
Cristian Pache LF	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	.143	.333	.143	.476
Brandon Marsh LF	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.143	.000	.143
Johan Rojas CF	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	.077	.143	.077	.220
Zack Wheeler P								.000	.000	.000	.000
Jose Alvarado P								.000	.000	.000	.000

Atlanta Braves

Hitters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Ronald Acuna Jr. RF	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	.000	.286	.000	.286
Ozzie Albies 2B	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	.333	.429	.333	.762
Austin Riley 3B	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	.143	.143	.143	.286
Matt Olson 1B	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	.286	.286	.286	.572
Marcell Ozuna DH	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	.000	.143	.000	.143
Travis d'Arnaud C	3	1	1	2	0	1	1	.333	.333	1.333	1.666
Eddie Rosario LF	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	.250	.250	.250	.500
Kevin Pillar LF	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Orlando Arcia SS	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.143	.143	.143	.286
Michael Harris II CF	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Max Fried P								.000	.000	.000	.000
Kirby Yates P								.000	.000	.000	.000
Joe Jimenez P								.000	.000	.000	.000
Pierce Johnson P								.000	.000	.000	.000
A.J. Minter P								.000	.000	.000	.000

Current Pitchers

Philadelphia Phillies

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-K	ERA
Zack Wheeler	6.1	3	3	2	1	10	1	92-63	2.08
Jose Alvarado	0.2	0	0	0	0	2	0	13-8	0.00

Atlanta Braves

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-K	ERA
Max Fried	4.0	6	3	3	4	3	1	95-51	6.75
Kirby Yates	1.0	1	1	0	1	2	0	25-14	0.00
Joe Jimenez	1.0	1	0	0	1	1	0	22-14	0.00
Pierce Johnson	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	14-9	0.00
A.J. Minter	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10-6	0.00

[Aquapong]

I wonder if we should’ve pinch hit for Schwarber there with Sosa but I guess you’re hoping he comes up again?

[kikutaro]

Michael Harris II

Ball (98.9 mph sinker)
Swinging strike (97.9 mph sinker)
In play, out(s) (98.8 mph sinker)

Michael Harris II lines out to center fielder Johan Rojas.

[EDmuch]

We don’t ever pinch hit Sosa for Schwarber

[Aquapong]

Yeah actually Schwarber has higher ob% vs lefties than Sosa .

[Lucky_Beagle]

Phillies used arguably their best relief pitchers for the 7-8-9 batters. I hope others can keep the Braves in the ball park.

[kikutaro]

Ronald Acuna Jr.

Mound Visit.
Pitching Change: Jeff Hoffman replaces Jose Alvarado.
Hit by pitch (98.5 mph four-seam fastball)

Ronald Acuna Jr. hit by pitch.

[bkox]

Ugh..

[kikutaro]

Ozzie Albies

Ball (86.6 mph slider)
Swinging strike (89.3 mph splitter)
Foul (89.2 mph splitter)
Pickoff Attempt 1B
In play, out(s) (90. mph splitter)

Ozzie Albies grounds out softly to first baseman Bryce Harper. Ronald Acuna Jr. to 2nd.

[bkox]

Dont like Acuna at 2nd

[kikutaro]

Austin Riley

Foul (88.8 mph slider)
Ball (97.5 mph four-seam fastball)
Swinging strike (97.8 mph four-seam fastball)
Ball in dirt (88.9 mph slider)
Ronald Acuna Jr. steals (1) 3rd base.
Ball (98.4 mph four-seam fastball)
In play, run(s) (88.9 mph slider)

Austin Riley homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Ronald Acuna Jr. scores.

Atlanta Braves 5 - Philadelphia Phillies 4

[Patchmk88]

After a master class in managing the first 15 innings of this series. Thompson has completely blown it.

[Brashin]

That TT error really came back to burn us and having RT leave Wheeler in completely boned us