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Game Thread #24: Marlins (14-9) at Brewers (13-10)

Mordecai_brown_tiny by Jeff Sackmann on in Game Threads

Carlos Villanueva's last start was his best yet -- 2 ER in 7 IP against the Cardinals.   Let's hope he can build on that and save our hopelessly overworked bullpen (TM).  Let's also hope that the offense can put something together against the overperforming Mark Hendrickson and send the fans home after nine innings.

Ah, but is Hendrickson really overperforming?  (And why does Firefox's spellcheck not like "overperforming?"  Or "spellcheck?")  The Palm Beach Post has the scoop: Mark is crediting LASIK with his hot start.   I can't wait for the first time Kendall comes to the plate--I think something might explode.  It's a good thing they didn't have LASIK in the 18th century, or else the American Revolution would've been a lot bloodier.

Here's the BR Game Preview.   Ignoring for a moment the last two games and focusing on larger trends, this again figures to be a high-scoring contest, as the Marlins have the best team OPS against righties, and the Brewers have the second best team OPS against lefties. 

Game time is 6:05 CT.  Let's go Crew!

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I’m going to be snarky and say it’d be more appropriate if you’d instead referred to the 18th century and the American Revolution. :)

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by TheJay on Apr 26, 2008 4:02 PM CDT   0 recs

oh wow

that’s not snarky, i’m just an idiot. it shall be fixed.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 5:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

LaPorta went 1-3 with a double and two walks

The meat grinder rolls on.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 5:56 PM CDT   0 recs

awesome start

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM CDT   0 recs

ugh

(la?)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

maybe

It’ll remind the Brewers how to hit them.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

One positive note from last night

The Brewers only struck out twice.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM CDT   0 recs

nice try by JJ

that reminds me – I was cruising around MLB webiste somewhere and there was a video clip advertised as Prince making a defensive play. I watch it and its lame FSN NOT showing the play, just the moment after.

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 6:16 PM CDT   0 recs

the lasik monster must be stopped

we’re going to have to fight fire with fire. jason—it’s on you tonight.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 6:20 PM CDT   0 recs

When Kendall comes to the plate

The two of them will just stare at each other for a few minutes until one of them gives.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 6:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

but that's the thing

now that they’ve had the surgery, they’ll never have to give.

genius, baby, genius.

oddly enough, this girl I met at a party the other night was very excited about lasik and tried to convince me to have it done. (I wear glasses.)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 6:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

you know with all the Kendall and pitcher 8th talk

what if ol’ Crash were leading off? Seems iike that would be the logical thing to do.

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 6:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

CV's season high

5 K’s.

Tonight: 3 K’s in first 4 outs.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 6:24 PM CDT   0 recs

Imagine Sheets against the Marlins

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 6:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I like the idea of just imaging Sheets pitching… especially against Chicago. Please don’t make it Bush.

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 6:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i'd like to.

but we’re stuck imagining sheets in basketball shorts playing long toss.

:(

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 6:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Corey

With a nice catch… If you take out his two plays from that game against the Cards he could be an All Star.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 6:26 PM CDT   0 recs

I had a deja vu to last season

where there was a similar catch but the ball fell out of the glove moments after without meeting some requirement and it was ruled no catch.

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 6:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

the error was bad

but throwing to the wrong guy… priceless

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 6:30 PM CDT   0 recs

cubs already up 3-0

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM CDT   0 recs

Rock sez

“I don’t see Prince running on this pitch.”

ha!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 6:34 PM CDT   0 recs

Ancedotally

This is one of those times people will point to say that it’s a bad idea to have the pitcher bat 8th.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM CDT   0 recs

i said it yesterday, and i think it's worth repeating

2008 marlins = 2006 brewers

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM CDT   0 recs

bases loaded

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM CDT   0 recs

C.V.

Kinda looking like Freddie Mercury.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM CDT   0 recs

got it!

successful squeeze…with Prince on third no less!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM CDT   0 recs

catcher sees Prince coming

and points for a play at first

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 6:38 PM CDT   0 recs

hendrickson's gotta be wondering what he has to do

two easy grounders muffed, threw a really good pitch that villa got the bunt down on…he’s gotten at least 4 outs so far.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 26, 2008 6:40 PM CDT   0 recs

on a fish forum

there was a guy who took offense that Rock said last night they didn’t have a very good defense

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 6:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Just wait until he finds out about the Brewers.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wmlw

It sucks not being able to watch the game. FSN even teased me by saying they have the game on in the guide but when I go there it is just some stupid Yankees thing.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 26, 2008 6:48 PM CDT   0 recs

K

That was a nice one. Estrada would have let it get to the screen.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM CDT   0 recs

Not really

Though playing baseball and basketball together has to work better than baseball and football.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice

So far this game, every Brewers lead off runner has come around for a run.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:07 PM CDT   0 recs

another squeeze?

I guess I just want to see a play at the plate with Prince…

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 7:09 PM CDT   0 recs

Catcher fear

He didn’t even try to stop him again.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Granted

The throw was really bad.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

and he'll thank Amezaga for that later

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Apr 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Braun

That catch was nice, it looks like he might work out as a left fielder.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:15 PM CDT   0 recs

With Gross gone

Have the Brewers named a new emergency catcher?

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Nice catch Braun

Didn’t have to be that hard of a play but still nice

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Apr 26, 2008 7:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Wow

Not sure if anyone here cares about the Packers, but they just selected Brian Brohm in the 2nd round.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT   0 recs

Sweet

Give us some insurance if Rodgers doesn’t work out. Hopefully this means no Culpepper!

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Apr 26, 2008 7:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

giant ditto

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 7:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

if he had come out last year he would have been a first rounder

and he had a good season…his team didn’t but he did

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Apr 26, 2008 7:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ouch

Kapler tries to get in on the diving catch thing and comes up short.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT   0 recs

Ugg

To the pitcher (I thought C.V. had already got him out)

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Kapler's misplay costs a run

Braun and Kendall almost pull off a sly one

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 7:39 PM CDT   0 recs

Just got back from the store

That was a hell of a bunt by Villanueva.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 7:48 PM CDT   0 recs

I'm guessing Stetter

Considering that the Marlins mash righties.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It looks like you were right.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 8:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

8th and 9th are a little harder to call

maybe Torres will do the 8th as well

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 8:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow

Villy knocked Jacobs out of the game on a foul ball.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT   0 recs

In comes the Mud Demon

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT   0 recs

OH NO

WES WELMS, BREWERS KILLER!

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT   0 recs

100 pitches for Villy

Great job tonight – so Ned, don’t ride him too long.

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 7:55 PM CDT   0 recs

Someone get Carlos some aviators

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 7:56 PM CDT   0 recs

Hall rifles a double

Bunt and then pinch hitter?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT   0 recs

Uh oh

Nobody is warming up.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice job by Hardy

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 8:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

In comes Counsell

Our big lefty power threat.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 8:04 PM CDT   0 recs

He's the Barry Bonds

Of hitting the ball over First Basemen’s heads.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

man on third

I’d take a small shot of grit

by ol Pete on Apr 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

"Ned, sensing opportunity here..."

Haha. The man is like a pig for truffles! Who else could suss out that this is a run-scoring opportunity?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 8:04 PM CDT   0 recs

You think Melvin is trying to teach Yost a lesson?

“You want pitchers? Fine, take ‘em! See how much fun they are!”

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT   0 recs

Mike Rivera

Do you think he even bothers to take batting practice?

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT   0 recs

Hey, at least it took Counsell four pitches this time.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 8:06 PM CDT   0 recs

Russell Branyan

2 run homerun, followed by one from Katin.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 8:08 PM CDT   0 recs

Rottino, Branyan & Katin are consecutive in the lineup and have all homered…but Omaha does them one better, getting homers from their #2-5 hitters.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 8:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh hey, they're facing JDLR

Didn’t even realize.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 26, 2008 8:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Torres

He was dealing that inning.

by drezdn on Apr 26, 2008 8:16 PM CDT   0 recs