September 30, 201312 yr Who wins? I say the Braves in 5. The Dodgers pitching is better but I believe with Kemp out for the postseason that their lineup is not unbeatable. Heyward has been playing great and Freeman has been very consistent in September. Key for the Braves is Uggla and Upton (If either play that much) and if the lack of playoff experience for much of the roster is going to be a factor or not. It'll be Kershaw vs. Medlen in Game 1 on Thursday in Atlanta.
September 30, 201312 yr I took the Dodgers in 4. I just think their offense will be the difference. They started off slowly, but have seemed to put things together as of late and have tons of talent.
September 30, 201312 yr I'll be checking this series out, for the sole purpose of hoping to see Dodger HR's.
September 30, 201312 yr Who wins? I say the Braves in 5. The Dodgers pitching is better but I believe with Kemp out for the postseason that their lineup is not unbeatable. Heyward has been playing great and Freeman has been very consistent in September. Key for the Braves is Uggla and Upton (If either play that much) and if the lack of playoff experience for much of the roster is going to be a factor or not. It'll be Kershaw vs. Medlen in Game 1 on Thursday in Atlanta. I don't think Uggla or BJ are going to be the key to anything because I think they will be on the bench.
September 30, 201312 yr I took the Dodgers in 4. I think their top of the line pitching is going to be too much for the Braves. Kershaw/Greinke is a vicious 1-2 punch, and it is easier for me to envision the Dodgers winning both of their starts than losing both. The Braves need to be real careful with how they set their rotation. Their two best arms are Medlen and Teheran, as Minor has not pitched like his record in some time. For the Braves to have chances to win those first two games against Kershaw and Greinke, I think that Minor needs to not be in those two games.
September 30, 201312 yr Author I took the Dodgers in 4. I think their top of the line pitching is going to be too much for the Braves. Kershaw/Greinke is a vicious 1-2 punch' date=' and it is easier for me to envision the Dodgers winning both of their starts than losing both. The Braves need to be real careful with how they set their rotation. Their two best arms are Medlen and Teheran, as Minor has not pitched like his record in some time. For the Braves to have chances to win those first two games against Kershaw and Greinke, I think that Minor needs to not be in those two games.[/quote']best thing is the Braves start at home.
October 2, 201312 yr Author Dan Uggla was left off the NLDS roster for the Braves. He also made the most this season ($13million)
October 2, 201312 yr Pitching wins in the postseason....The Dodgers have the best in the NL, and their lineup is better as well. While my gut says a Dodgers sweep, I'll say the Braves steal a game. Dodgers in 4.
October 2, 201312 yr I'll be checking this series out, for the sole purpose of hoping to see Dodger HR's. God help us if it ends up being Pirates-Braves. Brian McCann might try to fight everyone in PNC Park. It could take all night.
October 2, 201312 yr God help us if it ends up being Pirates-Braves. Brian McCann might try to fight everyone in PNC Park. It could take all night. :clap: :clap: Just having his pitcher's back man.
October 2, 201312 yr God help us if it ends up being Pirates-Braves. Brian McCann might try to fight everyone in PNC Park. It could take all night. The Cueto chants last night were awesome... :lol2: Mr. Tough Guy probably wouldn't take to that too well.
October 2, 201312 yr ......... I took the Dodgers in 4. I just don't, at the end of the day, think the Braves offense can be consistent enough (especially against Kershaw and Greinke). Too many swing from the heel dudes in the line-up. Love the veteran leadership of the Dodgers so I'm leaning their way.
October 2, 201312 yr Author The Dodgers are the better team BUT the Braves did sweep them in May. Yeah the Dodgers are playing a lot better since then but the Braves have been one of the most consistent teams in baseball this season (winning, not stats). Glad the Braves don't have the pressure the Dodgers do. Hardly anyone expects anything from the Braves so it'll be nice when the pull out the series.
October 2, 201312 yr Author Kershaw hasn't faced the Braves this season but is 0-0 with a 3.22 ERA in his last 3 starts vs. the Braves.
October 2, 201312 yr :clap: :clap: Just having his pitcher's back man. Why don't you all focus on how the Reds are doing... Oh wait...
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