Milwaukee Brewers @ Philadelphia Phillies GameThread, Oct 2, 2008 5:07 PM CDT

Game Thread #164: Brewers (0-1) at Phillies (1-0)

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 2:13 PM CDT in Game Threads

Milwaukee Brewers @ Philadelphia Phillies

Today's game is the equivalent of a 1-1 pitch, a real tipping point. Lose and the Brewers' backs are against the wall, needing to win out to advance. Win and they're looking at only needing to win two of three with two home games coming up.

Did I mention who's starting?

The lineup:

CF Mike Cameron
2B Ray Durham
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
SS JJ Hardy
RF Corey Hart
3B Craig Counsell
C Jason Kendall
P CC Sabathia

The Phillies will counter with Brett Myers, who's been a little inconsistent this year.

Perhaps now, with his team ahead in the series, Myers can take a deep breath and channel his inner-Dr. Jekyll?

His wife sure hopes so.

Go Brewers!

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CC is coming he is going to rescue us

He will smite our enemies and bring us a victory ;)

If Loving CC is wrong I do not want to be right

by WSB Chris on Oct 2, 2008 2:37 PM CDT 0 recs

He has trampled out the vintage with a great ceramic sword

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up 0 recs

and he will shoot fire from his eyes

and lightening bolt from his fingers actually I believe CC is one of the few remaining Jedi Knights

If Loving CC is wrong I do not want to be right

by WSB Chris on Oct 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up 0 recs

Close...

by Brendanukkah on Oct 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up 0 recs

Getting closer...

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Oct 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up 0 recs

Closer still...

Yes, he is Gary Thorne on Halloween 1988.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up 0 recs

With apologies to Louis Tully from Ghost Busters

He will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. During the rectification of the Vuldrini, the traveler came as a large and moving Torg! Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the McKetrick supplicants, they chose a new form for him: that of a giant Sabathia! Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of Sabathia that day, I can tell you!

by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Oct 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

Torg is awesome

Funniest post in the history of the internet.

by PWEAVERXIV on Oct 2, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up 0 recs

I've been blogged about

Burning the cursed hat Funny….

by SgtClueLs on Oct 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT 0 recs

so if we stare at the picture of such a cursed hat en masse

what does that do for us?

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Oct 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up 0 recs

The ghost of Harvey Kuenn will appear before you and reveal a secret.

by SgtClueLs on Oct 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up 0 recs

Either way... the media will not be on our side after this game

They will say if the Brewers win “They can only win if CC is on the mound, and he can only pitch twice this series. The only way they win the series is if they throw him out every night”

If they lose, they will say “CC playoff struggles because the Brewers pushed him too hard down the stretch and it finally caught up to them” I dont buy either.

Fact is the Phillies are a better team than most of the lineups CC has faced the second half. But I don’t care what the media says, a win is a win… and if they have the series tied coming back home… I am going to be VERY excited.

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Oct 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT 0 recs

Solution=don't pay attention to the media

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by jihad on Oct 2, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

When you are trying to soak up everything that is being put out relating to the Brewers for this once in a lifetime experience

You read everything and watch Sportscenter and Baseball Tonight and post game shows and listening to radio and scour the internet for all stories relating to the Brewers….

You are right, opnions though I don’t listen to, but I am going to pay attention… paying attention shows you care.

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Oct 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up 0 recs

Since we were mugless... just found some funny story on a pregnant Brewer fan

Link

Video

she is pretty cute!

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Oct 2, 2008 4:19 PM CDT 0 recs

That's totally something I'd do

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Oct 2, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

Get pregnant?

I’m shocked.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

It'll happen eventually I'm sure

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Oct 2, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

wait

you’d do her?

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Oct 2, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

She's cute, but not cute enough

Get Ellen Page or Megan Fox and we’ll talk

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Oct 2, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

How 'bout Ellen Page and Halle Berry?

by Brendanukkah on Oct 2, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

Just what all of the single guys need...

More competition for Ellen Page and Megan Fox.

I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.

by KLSnow on Oct 2, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up 0 recs

I'll share!

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Oct 2, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up 0 recs

My internet is finally back!

Sorry I had to leave you guys waiting for me today.

I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.

by KLSnow on Oct 2, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up 0 recs

I missed you so

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Oct 2, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up 0 recs

Mug will be back tomorrow

Cable-internet willing.

I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.

by KLSnow on Oct 2, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

And they named the baby Addison?

C’mon, she could’ve been the only girl in her class named Miller Park Way!

I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.

by KLSnow on Oct 2, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up 0 recs

That guy

is totally overachieving.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Oct 2, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up 0 recs

All I can say is good luck

If you guys win it will give me hope we can win.

It would be an intresting NLCS Cubs vs Brewers too.

by cubsfaninatl on Oct 2, 2008 4:59 PM CDT 0 recs

Charlie M's pregame

Sounded like they’d try and work the count against CC unless he throws first pitch fastball.

by ol Pete on Oct 2, 2008 5:04 PM CDT 0 recs

"And CC Sabathia, a very good hitting pitcher, on the mound."

Of all the notable things about CC, that’s somewhere in the second thousand.

I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.

by KLSnow on Oct 2, 2008 5:07 PM CDT 0 recs

that he's on the mound?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Oct 2, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

methinks

he doesn’t do so well with hitting when he’s on the mound. he typically does that from the batters box.

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Oct 2, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

way to take one down the middle cam

obviously looking offspeed

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Oct 2, 2008 5:09 PM CDT 0 recs

3 flat fastballs over the plate

by ol Pete on Oct 2, 2008 5:09 PM CDT 0 recs

Mike Cameron, leadoff hitter for a playoff team, ladies and gentlemen!

I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.

by KLSnow on Oct 2, 2008 5:10 PM CDT 0 recs

Is that you Dale?

by ol Pete on Oct 2, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up 0 recs

The same bus that hit Dale hit KL's internet

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up 0 recs

I blame the garbage man.

I’ve been having trouble with him all season.

I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.

by KLSnow on Oct 2, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up 0 recs

I'm your garbageman

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

Oh dear g-d why?

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Oct 2, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

1/3

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up 0 recs

Nice work!

The perfect game is already gone.

I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.

by KLSnow on Oct 2, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up 0 recs

a walk

i like it

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Oct 2, 2008 5:10 PM CDT 0 recs

Grit 1 : Myers 0

by SgtClueLs on Oct 2, 2008 5:11 PM CDT 0 recs

3 straight strikes, then 4 straight balls...

I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.

by KLSnow on Oct 2, 2008 5:11 PM CDT 0 recs

Hey- Hey, guys. How are we feeling?

"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"

by BrewerLover on Oct 2, 2008 5:12 PM CDT 0 recs

better after the double

by ol Pete on Oct 2, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

I'm feeling positively capital!

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

nice nice!! definately thought that was out

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Oct 2, 2008 5:12 PM CDT 0 recs

Braun!

That was sooooo close.

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 5:13 PM CDT 0 recs

DAMMIT, UECKER

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am also pro-Rodgers.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 2, 2008 5:13 PM CDT 0 recs

He got me, too.

by andrew_p on Oct 2, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

You guys really should know better by now

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

I never listen to games on the radio

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am also pro-Rodgers.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 2, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

despite charles osgood's best intentions

I’ve never watched anything on the radio

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Oct 2, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

I smell a third out by one C. Hart.

by Cheeseandcorn on Oct 2, 2008 5:14 PM CDT 0 recs

GDP now?

by ol Pete on Oct 2, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

Outside of the plate

Seems to be not open…

by SgtClueLs on Oct 2, 2008 5:15 PM CDT 0 recs

3-0 loving it

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Oct 2, 2008 5:15 PM CDT 0 recs

I thought only Craig Counsell

Was allowed to grittingly walk with the bases loaded.

by Et tu Brewte on Oct 2, 2008 5:16 PM CDT 0 recs

That's quite the adverb

“Grittingly”….good work.

by Cheeseandcorn on Oct 2, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

woohoo for walks

remember corey walk!!!

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Oct 2, 2008 5:16 PM CDT 0 recs

he should not even take the bat off his shoulder

until myers throws a strike

by Oakland Brewer Fan on Oct 2, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

This is a nice way to start the game

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Oct 2, 2008 5:16 PM CDT 0 recs

The Brewers' first postseason lead in my lifetime

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Oct 2, 2008 5:16 PM CDT 0 recs

Wait.. you’re a 1982 or later bday?

Wait.. you’re a 1982 or later bday?Crap I’m old.

by SgtClueLs on Oct 2, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

yup

both that you’re old
and that BK is young

I’m a 70s kid myself

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Oct 2, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up 0 recs

77 here

I was 5 1/2 during he playoffs in 82. I remember listening to Bob on the radio.

by SgtClueLs on Oct 2, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

1975

went to one playoff game with my mom (my dad couldn’t get off work). My parents went to the rest of the playoff and world series games at County Stadium.

by Oakland Brewer Fan on Oct 2, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up 0 recs