Battery Power - June 30: Phillies 14, Braves 4Your one stop shop for everything Atlanta Braveshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52890/favicon-32x32..png2022-06-30T21:11:47-04:00http://www.batterypower.com/rss/stream/229541722022-06-30T21:11:47-04:002022-06-30T21:11:47-04:00Ian Anderson struggles as Braves suffer blowout loss to Phillies
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<p>Yoinks</p> <p id="qcb8YO">The Braves had an opportunity to set the franchise monthly wins record outright and complete a three game sweep with a win over the <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a> on Thursday. Things did not go according to plan for Atlanta, however. </p>
<p id="9T6iG0">The first inning was a pretty boring one, with a barreled out from Dansby Swanson and a single from Nick Castellanos being the highlights. The second was much more interesting, as the Braves loaded the bases one some strong BABIP luck and scored on an Orlando Arcia ground ball that looked like an inning ending double play before Didi Gregorius appeared to forget how many outs there were. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">They say the third out is the hardest to get <a href="https://t.co/PdI6ZZsWyG">pic.twitter.com/PdI6ZZsWyG</a></p>— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) <a href="https://twitter.com/mlbbowman/status/1542637107205885957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a>
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<p id="4utBW7">The bottom of the second was a straight up disaster for Ian Anderson. He gave up five hits before recording his first out (although three of those had a BABIP less than .500, to be fair). He then recorded a strikeout for the first out before walking a batter and giving up a homer. Just like that and it was a 7-1 Phillies lead. The Braves offense couldn’t do anything against Aaron Nola in the third and Jesus Cruz came in to pitch the bottom of the frame. Cruz got two groundouts before giving up back to back walks and then back to back homers, making it an 11-1 game. </p>
<p id="69RjfW">Barring a miracle, the rest of this recap will be fairly abbreviated. </p>
<p id="8LhIX1">Cruz pitched the fourth and gave up another homer on a solo shot from Darick Hall for his first career home run. In the top of the fifth Duvall got a lucky single and was brought home by a home run that Michael Harris launched to dead center. Dansby also suffered his second barreled out of the game. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">424-foot <a href="https://twitter.com/MoneyyyMikeee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoneyyyMikeee</a> homer off Aaron Nola at The Bank <a href="https://t.co/kjMucquh4v">pic.twitter.com/kjMucquh4v</a></p>— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) <a href="https://twitter.com/BravesOnBally/status/1542656407278944256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a>
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<p id="RWJGrv">Nothing much happened until the seventh, when Adam Duvall hit a homer of his own of the solo variety off of Aaron Nola, who was still in the game. Not much else interesting happened, aside from a few scattered baserunners and a Mike Ford position player pitching appearance in which he gave up a two run homer after walking a batter. Mark Appel pitched the ninth to finish the game, which is kinda cool at least. </p>
<p id="dtKGbK">I do want to give credit to Jesus Cruz (even though he wasn’t great), Darren O’Day, Jackson Stephens, and Mike Ford (lol) for covering the last 6.0 innings of this game and saving the rest of the bullpen. That could be big for the next few games. </p>
<p id="Aj733S">Well that wasn’t super fun. Fortunately, the Braves play the Reds in Cincinnati next and the Reds are not very good, so hopefully they can start off July with some more wins. Join us for that tomorrow at 6:40 PM ET. </p>
https://www.batterypower.com/2022/6/30/23190580/braves-vs-phillies-final-score-ian-andersonDaniel Hutchinson-Kausch2022-06-30T17:15:00-04:002022-06-30T17:15:00-04:00Braves vs Phillies Game Thread
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<p id="ZSqklC">The <a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> will try to finish off a sweep Thursday night when they wrap up a three-game series against the <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Philadelphia Phillies</a>. The Braves took the first two games of the series including a 4-1 win Wednesday night behind another strong performance by Kyle Wright. Ian Anderson will get the start for the Braves in Thursday’s finale while Philadelphia will go with right-hander Aaron Nola. </p>
<p id="XRehMV">Ronald Acuña Jr. is out of the lineup for the fourth straight day due to a sore foot. Dansby Swanson sticks in the leadoff spot and will be followed by Travis d’Arnaud who will catch and hit second. Marcell Ozuna gets another start in left field with William Contreras as the DH. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">First pitch at 6:05 in Philadelphia.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheA</a> <a href="https://t.co/FFMBagcN96">pic.twitter.com/FFMBagcN96</a></p>— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1542567556699103236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a>
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<p id="8GUOdf">Darick Hall, who made his major league debut in Wednesday’s game, will hit cleanup and DH. J.T. Realmuto will catch and hit fifth while Matt Vierling gets the start in center and will hit ninth. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Phillies?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Phillies</a> lineup vs. Braves. 6:05 p.m. on NBCSP/MLBN/94WIP.<br> <br>Schwarber 7<br>Hoskins 3<br>Castellanos 9<br>Hall DH<br>Realmuto 2<br>Gregorius 6<br>Bohm 5<br>Stott 4<br>Vierling 8<br><br>Nola RHP</p>— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) <a href="https://twitter.com/ToddZolecki/status/1542568973006413824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a>
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<p id="buh4ij">Thursday’s game has an early start time of 6:05 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports South. </p>
https://www.batterypower.com/2022/6/30/23190069/braves-vs-phillies-lineups-game-threadKris Willis2022-06-30T15:37:09-04:002022-06-30T15:37:09-04:00Ronald Acuña Jr. rejoins Braves in Philadelphia (UPDATED)
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<p>Ronald Acuña Jr. remains out of the Braves lineup but he has rejoined the team in Philadelphia</p> <p id="kxF5XO">Ronald Acuña Jr. is out of the <a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a>’ lineup for the fourth straight game, but he is feeling better and has rejoined the team in Philadelphia per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Justin Toscano. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ronald Acuña said he feels back to normal, and feels like himself again. He and the Braves are taking this day by day.</p>— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinCToscano/status/1542590712520261632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a>
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<p id="RbZ97m">Acuña fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning of last Saturday’s game against the <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a>. He stayed in the game, but came out before the ninth inning after the soreness increased. X-rays and an MRI exam came back negative, but Acuña was on a scooter in the clubhouse Sunday and told reporters that he wasn’t able to put any weight on the foot. </p>
<p id="UNv4Ky">Acuña stayed behind to receive more treatment on the foot as the team left for Philadelphia. Brian Snitker said Wednesday that Acuña would likely rejoin the team Thursday, but that he probably wouldn’t return to the lineup until Friday. </p>
<p id="BDYvWV">Acuña has appeared in 43 games for the Braves and is hitting .281/.372/.455 with seven home runs and a 130 wRC+. </p>
<p id="9G5gXr"><strong>UPDATE</strong> - Here is video of Acuña talking to reporters today in Philadelphia. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I feel good. I feel healthy. I feel back to myself."<a href="https://twitter.com/ronaldacunajr24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ronaldacunajr24</a> re-joins the team in Philly. <a href="https://t.co/bqpnVv3aBZ">pic.twitter.com/bqpnVv3aBZ</a></p>— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) <a href="https://twitter.com/BravesOnBally/status/1542597062235242497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a>
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<p id="sfJA7n"><strong>UPDATE</strong>: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ronald Acuña Jr. is with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Braves?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Braves</a> on the field for pregame stretch and batting practice in Philly. Snitker hasn’t been told yet by team trainer if he’s available to pinch-hit tonight, but he hopes to have Acuña in lineup Friday at Cincinnati.</p>— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) <a href="https://twitter.com/DOBrienATL/status/1542602106678480899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a>
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https://www.batterypower.com/2022/6/30/23190251/ronald-acuna-jr-injury-foot-rejoins-team-philadelphia-atlanta-bravesKris Willis2022-06-30T14:24:51-04:002022-06-30T14:24:51-04:00Braves PA Announcer Casey Motter passes away
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<p>Sad news for Braves Country. </p> <p id="Mixej7">Some sad news to report for the Atlanta Braves and their fans. Longtime PA announcer Casey Motter passed away in his sleep Wednesday night per an announcement by Ballpark DJ. </p>
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<p id="sLbtaX">Motter had served as the team’s public address announcer since 2006. He was heavily involved with Ballpark DJ and his signature “Hellooooo Baseball Fans” intro at every Braves game will be missed. </p>
<p id="WmgJVR">Our condolences go out to his family. The Braves released the following statement in regards to Motter’s passing. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rest In Peace, Casey. <a href="https://t.co/nv2NylRa57">pic.twitter.com/nv2NylRa57</a></p>— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1542577554841866243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a>
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https://www.batterypower.com/2022/6/30/23190107/casey-motter-passes-away-atlanta-braves-pa-announcerKris Willis2022-06-30T13:48:06-04:002022-06-30T13:48:06-04:00Braves shoot for the franchise record for wins in a month against Aaron Nola and the Phillies
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<p>What a month June has been for Atlanta</p> <p id="62aJso">The month of June has been pretty fantastic for Atlanta, including a 14 game winning streak, and now tied for the franchise record of most wins in a month at 21 with one game left to shoot for the outright record. A win on Thursday would achieve the outright record and complete a sweep of the <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a>. This is not an easy matchup however, as the very talented Aaron Nola, who has been great this season takes the mound for Philly and Ian Anderson takes the mound for Atlanta, in the midst of a much more lackluster season. </p>
<p id="qBgRVV">We’ve seen a lot of Nola by now, with him playing for a division rival, but as a refresher, he throws a mix of a four-seamer, sinker, curveball, and changeup. He has thrown the sinker a lot more this season and mixed in the occasional cutter, in exchange for fewer four-seamers and changeups. The cutter and changeup have been by far his most hittable pitches, with his four-seamer, sinker, and curve all being more or less equally effective by the statcast data. </p>
<p id="JZ0EFU">One thing to watch for as lineups come out is whether Ronald Acuna will be in it, as he <a href="https://www.batterypower.com/2022/6/29/23188850/atlanta-braves-news-ronald-acuna-foot-improving-join-team-philadelphia-thursday">re-joins the team in Philadelphia</a> today after having missed a few games with a bruised foot. It would be nice to get relief from Marcell Ozuna’s outfield defense, which has been just brutal to watch this season. </p>
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<p id="QWVMN0"><strong>Game Date/Time:</strong> Thursday, June 30, 6:05 p.m. ET</p>
<p id="Bq0Uz4"><strong>Location:</strong> Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA</p>
<p id="PSW6ef"><strong>TV:</strong> Bally Sports South, MLB Network (out-of-market only)</p>
<p id="fcjUgv"><strong>Streaming:</strong> MLB.tv</p>
<p id="Q4eglD"><strong>Radio:</strong> 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan</p>
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https://www.batterypower.com/2022/6/30/23189230/atlanta-braves-vs-phillies-tv-streaming-radio-start-time-franchise-recordDaniel Hutchinson-Kausch