Atlanta Braves Morning Chop: Meltdowns, Fetching Catching

ICYMI: Once the rains stopped, the best things happened for the Braves… both starting pitchers came out of the game.  That was also very bad news for the Phillies.

Phillies manager Pete Mackanin is really annoyed right now.

On Sunday, his club lost to the Mets 17-0.  Last night it was 7-6 (full recap here).

Of course, it’s often not the result, but how the result was achieved that leads to the issue.

On Sunday, starter Jake Thompson was removed after 4 innings and a 3-0 deficit.  After that, his relief pitchers gave up 3, 3, 2, 5, and 1 run respectively.  No one left unscathed.

Last night?  A 6-0 lead after 2 innings… 6-1 after 5.  Thanks to the rain delays, Jerad Eickhoff could only go 4 innings once again.

The relievers?  2, 2, 1, and 1 runs.  Once again, every pitcher gave up at least one run.

Of note, the Phils almost blew a 10-0 lead to the Mets on Saturday night… holding on for a 10-8 win.  Only David Hernandez in the bullpen got through an inning without allowing a run to score.

No wonder Brian Snitker used his bullpen as if the Braves were still in the game, despite the deficit.

They really were.