Game Thread #62: The Cubs Are Winning

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 9, 2007 6:46 PM CDT in Game Threads

Ned has noticed that the Brewers are scrambling lately, and is going with one of his scary, desperation lineups behind Ben Sheets:

Gwynn, CF
Gross, DH
Braun, 3B
Fielder, 1B
Hart, RF
Jenkins, LF
Graffanino, 2B
Miller, C
Counsell, SS

Apparently he didn't want to go with the Sunday lineup tomorrow, so we've got it now. Still no Mench, which reflects well on our skipper.

This ragged bunch will take on Brandon McCarthy, acquired by the Rangers in the offseason for prospect John Danks, who was sent to the White Sox. McCarthy has not been very good for his new team (his ERA is over 6.00), but not for the reason everyone predicted. The thought was he'd cough up lots of long balls in Ameriquest, but he's only given up 5 in 45 innings. The bigger problem is that he's walking as many batters as he's striking out.

Go Brewers!

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Hoping for a win tonight

The cubs are getting a little close for comfort so it is good that they have already blown a 4-0 lead and are losing now 6-5 in the 3rd. Hopefully they will lose and we can extend our lead back to 6 tonight behind ben.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

Jack Zduriencik on the pregame

He was talking with Jim about the draft. Some interesting stuff. You might want to listen to it on brewersradionetwork.com later if you missed it.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

Teixeira to the DL

Wilkerson will take his place. That is a pretty big blow to their lineup.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions

whoa

I didn't even know anything happened to him.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 9, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Strained his quad last night

He left the game when things were out of hand before our comeback. I remember hearing that on the radio as I was driving last night.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

507 game consecutive streak ends for Teixeira

by tommyhawk on Jun 9, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Quick inning

We didn't look too good that inning. And since we went 1-2-3 Fielder has to lead off the 2nd. We need guys to be getting on base for him as his solo shots only count for one.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions

Jenks shaved!

When did that happen?

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

He's been playing with a bad leg for some time

according to yahoo

by tommyhawk on Jun 9, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions

UH OH...

by engbjm06 on Jun 9, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions

whoa

rangers broadcasters are talking about regression to the mean.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 9, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions

They are showing OBP

along with average which is a good thing. But they already have made some head scratching comments including that Tulo was a high school player when drafted.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Total aside

Wow the rangers announcers just totally explained the law of averages incorrectly.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions

incorrectly...

but closer than most announcers would get.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 9, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe

But I expect more from these guys. They have to deal with stats every day. Every announcer should be able to explain that correctly.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Texas Rangers website says:

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have placed first baseman Mark Teixeira on the disabled list with a strained left quadriceps muscle.

Teixeira injured the leg in Friday's 9-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. He had played in a club record 507 straight games.

by tommyhawk on Jun 9, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions

...More

"He was trying to beat out a grounder and on that last step, he strained his quad," Ron Washington said. "Right now, he'll be re-evaluated [Saturday] and see where he stands."

by tommyhawk on Jun 9, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions

Huge pitch for Sheets there

Great curve for a K with runners on 2nd and 3rd.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions

that was awesome!

by engbjm06 on Jun 9, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions

A couple of hard hit balls there

But no luck. Looks like the ball might not be carrying as well as it usually does tonight.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions

Maybe put a play on here

2 outs good speed with Gwynn and Gross handles the bat pretty well.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions

The game isn't on tv in Kenosha

by tommyhawk on Jun 9, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions

I know McCarthy is better than his 6 ERA

But man our offense just looks terrible.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions

Good news: a double by Graffy

Bad news: Miller and Counsell coming up.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions

Now the ranger announcers are ripping on the logo

The classic MB glove logo. How dare they.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions

The Tiny Lawyer!

two doubles, and the brewers are on the board!

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 9, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

Counsellino

Ned is a genius! Well let's not go too far.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

wow

Off the bat that looked so crushed

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah

Ball definitely not carrying tonight.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

69 pitches thru 5 for sheets

If we can get a couple more innings out of him we should be in good shape.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions

It would be nice

to take advantage of the games where he doesn't have to hit.

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions

thats the sammy

we all know and love

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions

A crooked number would be nice.

by tommyhawk on Jun 9, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

Odds and ends

Cubs lose. Sheets at 88 pitches. Looks like he should be able to get another inning in at least.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions

Brewers batters

8 K's no walks and only 4 hits. Luckily we scratched out a run. Hopefully the pitching can hold up.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions

The hitting has failed mostly...

...during this lousy stretch

by tommyhawk on Jun 9, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions

The Bow is up

And it sounds like Benny is done. I had hoped he could go 8 and take us straight to Coco.

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions

101 pitches for Ben

Would you let him start the 8th? 2-3-4 in the rangers order. I might let him start but I am going to have Turnbow up right away. That is assuming we don't score here.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions

I'd let him start too

According to BS he was getting a lot of high fives and generally looking done for the night between innings.

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions

I think that is a very defensable move

He is right on the borderline IMO as to if he should go out for the 8th.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Right

I don't think you could say either move would be wrong, but I would have sent him back out. Of course The Bow is currently making the Nedder look very smart.

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Man

When things aren't going well things like that happen.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions

Not Turnbow!!!!!!!!!!!!

by engbjm06 on Jun 9, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions

Well three righties due up

I would go to Turnbow if I was going to take out Sheets right now.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions

When Turnbow is on

He is dominant. Completely dominant there.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions

wow

When Turnbow brings his A game though, he is untouchable!

by Bigdogg2002 on Jun 9, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions

THIS JUST IN!!!

Did anybody know that WMLW means Milwaukee?

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions

IBB to Prince

Make 'em pay Cory!

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions

Texas fans booing

the IBB to Fielder. Heck I guess I would be too.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions

LOL

Even Cory couldn't believe that was a ball.

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions

Where was that pitch anyway?

That is the anti-showing up the ump.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Rangers announcers

Trying hard to say good things about Cordero but not say that the Cordero for Lee trade was bad.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions

"Sure Cordero's been dominant.....

but then we did get a draft pick when Carlos walked, so its all good."

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions

nice hitting by the bottom in the order 2nite

by tommyhawk on Jun 9, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions

As long as that doesn't mean less JJ

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions

you know what I love

watching coco pitch

by Bigdogg2002 on Jun 9, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions

THAT UMP IS TERRIBLE

the game should be over.

by engbjm06 on Jun 9, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply actions

OMG

You knew he wasn't going to be perfect all season but man this is a bad time for him to blow his first save.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions

it is now

that sucked

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions

He struck that guy out.

total bull***t.

by engbjm06 on Jun 9, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions

So sad

my oh my. That is just terrible.

by dixieflatline on Jun 9, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions

this has

got to be the low point of the year so far

by Bigdogg2002 on Jun 9, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions

that ump

was squeezing sheets all night; and then that pitch. i can't believe that. the guy started walking off to his dugout; thinking the game was over. this kind of bs shouldn't happen. embarrassed for this ump. terrible.

by engbjm06 on Jun 9, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions

as far as I could tell

He was squeezing the outside corner all night- that doesn't make it right, but at least he was consistent. At some point the pitcher/catcher have to adjust.

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions

the worst team in the league

scored four runs with two outs in the bottum of the ninth to win

by Bigdogg2002 on Jun 9, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions

on the best closer

by sheeter on Jun 9, 2007 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow

That certainly was frustrating.

I was sitting outside a bar in Shorewood watching the game through the window thinking "Coco's in, this is in the bag." Then he gives up all those hits and destroys my expectations.

If we've lost Cordero, we've lost the season. Ugh.

by nmc on Jun 9, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions

ITS JUST ONE GAME

So coco had a bad outing. He'll be back tomorrow to close it out.

Time to rant

I only get 3 games to watch the crew live, and because I work for the opponents, I can't wear my brewers gear. And they put up this kind of sh*t performance. Give me a f*cking break. I really need a win tomorrow, or else I will never hear the end of it from my co-workers.

That's not the Chirizo, It's Enrico Polazzo!

by hyattff2003 on Jun 9, 2007 11:10 PM CDT reply actions

Glad to see the competition creep closer

The brew are playing like crap, but id rather see them battle all year in a close division than win the division by 20 games and coast. If they make the playoffs, they will be better for it.

Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jun 9, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions

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