I watch the Braves, win or lose... I watch! This game last night was LONG! I went up to bed about 11:00 still later than usual! Started watching this game, it was tied at 3-3 forever until 1:50... I fell asleep just before we won, I remember "bottom of the 19th"... and had to see the outcome this morning! Controversial play to end the game, I have watched it over and over this morning and can't tell if he was safe or not! Umpire called him safe!
Braves beat Pirates 4-3 in 19 innings and 6-1/2 hours
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By David O'Brien
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The longest game in Atlanta Braves history ended at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday on a call so controversial, it more than made up for any the Braves felt went against them earlier.
"That’s the way baseball goes," said Braves relief pitcher Scott Proctor (2-3), whose fielder's choice grounder to third with one out gave him both a win and a game-winning RBI. "I’m not saying anything else.”
The weary Braves had a 4-3 win over the Pirates that took six hours and 39 minutes, cost Atlanta its All-Star catcher for at least the next 15 days, and might have provided further impetus for Braves general manager Frank Wren to make a trade this week to strengthen the team's offense.
The game lasted 29 minutes longer than the previous longest in Atlanta history, a 19-inning game against the New York Mets on July 4, 1985 at Fulton County Stadium.
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Not much planned for today, I really need to spend the day in my house doing some cleaning, and perhaps a tiny nap:)
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Not much planned for today, I really need to spend the day in my house doing some cleaning, and perhaps a tiny nap:)
Hope you are having a great day! BIG HUGS!
Stay Safe Justin! I Love you!
Stay Safe Justin! I Love you!
Good Morning! Oddly enough, I have heard John talk about the Braves' previous longest running game on July 4, 1985. Fireworks had been promised (and delivered) when that game finally ended!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTake a good nap this afternoon!
Football is my thing, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteYou are a true fan staying up that late. I do that too.
Have a grand day!!
Hugs, Barb
We watched it, too!! UGH, that umpire was awful the whole game. I can't really tell if he tagged him or not, but it darn sure looked like it. But, a win is a win...
ReplyDeleteLove you :)
I dont watch any sports at all. However my oldest always enjoyed watching the braves. Hope you have a great day tomorrow. Just wanted to say hi and see what you have been doing. Hugs, Kim
ReplyDeleteNot a huge sports fan here...unless it's my Grands running up and down the basketball court or soccer field!
ReplyDeleteOH MY!!!! You are good Girl ... I can't stand it when it just drags on and on...
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