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Game Thread #46: Brewers (21-24) at Pirates (21-24)

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Well, Ned held on to his job at least one more day.  Ben Sheets will be starting tonight at 6:05 CT against Ian Snell.  Multiple inside sources are telling me that Yost's lineup today will be:

  1. Hall, 3B
  2. Sheets, P
  3. Rivera, SS
  4. Kendall, C
  5. Counsell, LF
  6. Dillon, CF
  7. Fielder, 1B
  8. McClung, RF
  9. Weeks, 2B

Looks like a winner to me.

Go Brewers!

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I was going to write, where's McClung in that lineup?

And then I saw that he was in it.

Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"

by jihad on May 21, 2008 6:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

So much for sources

The real lineup is the same as yesterday, except Counsell starts for Hall.

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by TheJay on May 21, 2008 4:28 PM CDT   0 recs

For the record:

The Lineup Analysis tool has that lineup at 2.865 runs per game. Could go all the way up to 3.229 with the following revamp:

1. Dillon, CF
2. Fielder, 1B
3. Hall, 3B
4. Kendall, C
5. Rivera, SS
6. McClung, RF
7. Weeks, 2B
8. Sheets, P
9. Counsell, LF

Derek Jeter is day to day after being hit by a pitch and being gorilla press slammed by a Bizarro Ray.

by KLSnow on May 21, 2008 4:59 PM CDT   0 recs

Jim Powell says

“Looks like home plate umpire Tim McClellan and Ned Yost are having an interesting discussion right in front of the Brewers dugout.”

Looks like Ned is making a new friend before the first pitch.

Derek Jeter is day to day after being hit by a pitch and being gorilla press slammed by a Bizarro Ray.

by KLSnow on May 21, 2008 6:05 PM CDT   0 recs

holy crap!

that 3rd strike on counsell was a bs call by the way

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 6:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

counsell came up gimpy

after stretching to hit the bag. he stayed in so no big deal.

by magoo on May 21, 2008 7:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Counsell

but he stays in the game

Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"

by jihad on May 21, 2008 7:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

also...2 out inning?

gameday has hardy forced out at second, then sheets grounding out but counsell advancing. so…out 3 was….?

by PagsBrewCrew on May 21, 2008 7:05 PM CDT   0 recs

groundout to third

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Changeup

Nady liked Ben’s third pitch

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:07 PM CDT   0 recs

I like Jim Powell

but for some reason he’s ripping Branyan right now. He’s not going to be a savior or anything, but is it so bad to have a power lefty on the bench?

Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"

by jihad on May 21, 2008 7:08 PM CDT   0 recs

he's got a point though

russ has never been able to bring what he’s doing up here

by magoo on May 21, 2008 7:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i wouldnt say he is ripping him.

i think he is being realistic.

i agree with you; it would be nice to have him on the bench; he doesnt need to start like powell has suggested (playing first for prince, right for hart, etc.)

go get em' seth!

by Jamie in LA on May 21, 2008 7:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, he's not really ripping him

but his main argument is that Branyan strikes out a lot and hits an occasional home run. He’s hitting .360 at AAA right now… let’s say he hits .240 with a .330 OBP and his traditional pace of home runs in the majors – that’s more than we’ll get from Counsell and Gwynn, and maybe even Dillon.

I’m guessing he’s getting a lot of comments or emails from “casuals” saying that they should bring up Branyan because he’s hitting so good and wants to let them know that he’s not Albert Pujols.

It seemed like he was almost writing him off, which will kinda look silly if he’s called up.

Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"

by jihad on May 21, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Both broadcast teams seem to echo the company line or at least be aware of it. It might be that he was considered but decided against or at least what you are hearing is what is being said about him by people inside.

by ol Pete on May 21, 2008 7:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

rickie

is starting to get on fire this series:)

by PagsBrewCrew on May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT   0 recs

wow...and he stole on a fastball

whereas last week he couldn’t figure out how to steal on a 68mph knuckleball

by PagsBrewCrew on May 21, 2008 7:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The Pirates

stink.

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:19 PM CDT   0 recs

stupid gameday

skips from cam batting to braun without saying what got cam (or weeks) out and where the runners are now…

by PagsBrewCrew on May 21, 2008 7:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Braun

nice triple!

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:24 PM CDT   0 recs

I wonder if that is the pink bat with the finish stripped

I can’t remember him not using a non-black bat other than the pink.

by ol Pete on May 21, 2008 7:24 PM CDT   0 recs

man

Braun is fun to watch

by Bigdogg2002 on May 21, 2008 7:24 PM CDT   0 recs

bunting

..with 2 outs? he must have a lot of faith in his speed

by PagsBrewCrew on May 21, 2008 7:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that howl you just heard was tim mccrver.

"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 May 21, 2008 9:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hart

heating up?

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:29 PM CDT   0 recs

he's reheating

...he only had a small amount of time not on the front burner.

by PagsBrewCrew on May 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

cubs up

scored 3 in the first:(

by PagsBrewCrew on May 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT   0 recs

corey gets it done

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on May 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT   0 recs

small sample size, but...

doesn’t Prince hit better in days after he’s been benched one day?

he’s been struggling a lot lately, despite the whole team having off on Monday.

by PagsBrewCrew on May 21, 2008 7:34 PM CDT   0 recs

Awesome catch!

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:38 PM CDT   0 recs

Wow.

So that’s what having a gold glove CF is like.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 21, 2008 7:38 PM CDT   0 recs

How many pitches did Sheets throw that inning?

It’s like they want him to throw a complete game.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 21, 2008 7:39 PM CDT   0 recs

75 pitches total

Let’s hope there is no implosion tonight in the 6th.

by oconnobe on May 21, 2008 7:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Rats!

Was hoping for a multi-hit game from Benny…

by kgaul on May 21, 2008 7:42 PM CDT   0 recs

Maybe they'll bat around?

Though it doesn’t look too likely.

by Brew Angel on May 21, 2008 7:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Trenni

Pirates announcers talking about how great she was with FSN Pitt. They say she is watching their feed from Milwaukee because her sister is getting married this weekend. Hopefully the Badger Blogger will have photos of the shindig.

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:44 PM CDT   0 recs

Weird

I went to high school with her sister. Muskego, class of ‘97!

by andrew_p on May 21, 2008 7:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Does her sister

share the good genes?

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Rickie

loves him some Pirates pitching

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:45 PM CDT   0 recs

Rickie.

Finally breaking out?

Sure would be nice.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 21, 2008 7:46 PM CDT   0 recs

Pirates announcers

amazed at how the Brewers are hitting such good pitches … they brought up the possibility of Snell tipping his pitches.

by oconnobe on May 21, 2008 7:46 PM CDT   0 recs

I laughed when I heard that

the only “tip” is that the Pirates pitchers suck

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I read in a comments section somewhere in Pirates world that Steve Blass had predicted either a sweep or 2 of 3 for the Pirates. To my eye, Gorzellany looks like the kind of guy that the Brewers hit best. Could be a sweep.

by ol Pete on May 21, 2008 7:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Eveland

complete game win against the Rays today. Gave up 3 hits, 1 walk, 1 run, and struck out 5. His ERA is down to 2.90

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:47 PM CDT   0 recs

sweet...

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on May 21, 2008 7:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

sigh

"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 May 21, 2008 9:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hopefully

all of the weekend flights from Milwaukee to Washington are booked.

http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/05/21/gagne-flying-back-to-milwaukee.aspx

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:52 PM CDT   0 recs

Dude

Rickie is looking awesome this series. Anyone playing fantasy should pick him up :)

Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207

by molitorfan on May 21, 2008 7:56 PM CDT   0 recs

You'll just have to drop him

when he gets sent down for Joe Dillon, so what’s the use?

by Getting Yosted on May 21, 2008 8:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

astros down 3-1

After Tejada hits one off Gallagher’s leg

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

by Kyguy922 on May 21, 2008 7:57 PM CDT   0 recs