Game Thread #66: Brewers (34-31) at Astros (33-33)

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 11:31 AM CDT in Game Threads

For those of us who like to win series, there are two phrases that go together quite nicely: "rubber game" and "Ben Sheets." I would imagine "Brian Moehler" does not evoke quite the same confidence in an Astros fan, though Moehler has been solid in the rotation this year, including seven shutout innings against the Cards last weekend.

Not-so-fun matchup fact: Sheets has faced Berkman an astonishing 69 times, and the Fat Puma has managed an 1.105 OPS against him. Actually, this whole lineup looks like they're going to have a leisurely afternoon teeing off on Sheets. One outing isn't going to adjust the numbers too far downward, but I trust that Ben will give it a try.

Game time is 1:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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I hate fat pumas.

"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 Jun 12, 2008 11:34 AM CDT 0 recs

Maybe Sheets

can get this puma to cough up a couple of nice hairballs!

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up 0 recs

How about little pumas?

by ol Pete on Jun 12, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up 0 recs

The Home Run Pump

What is that measuring? It can’t be home runs for the year. It can’t be home run distance.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up 0 recs

Just a guess

Home runs hir by the Astros at home since the park opened?

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

AAAAAAND

I meant hit not hir.

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

That would make sense as a possibility. I was thinking total runs for the year and that the photo wasn’t taken this year, but that doesn’t seem right.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up 0 recs

Hunter Pence's weight in newtons?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up 0 recs

In fig newtons?

"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 Jun 12, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up 0 recs

Lance Berkman’s SO total Lifetime?

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up 0 recs

Can of Corns

that left the ball park

"You are only a success at the moment that you do a successful act"
-Tex Winter

by stork02 on Jun 12, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up 0 recs

Temperature (in farenheit)

inside one of those stupid furry puma costumes?

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up 0 recs

Cost of gasoline?

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

by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

Hey, somebody changed the picture on us

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up 0 recs

Could we please have a quick hook

the Sheeter? The bullpen needs some work! ;^)

by heybatterbatter on Jun 12, 2008 12:56 PM CDT 0 recs

Yes!

The entire Houston lineup doesn’t have one single hit combined off of Mark DiFelice!

by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up 0 recs

Mathchups!

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up 0 recs

What about Tim Dillard

Plus he has the best Batting Average on the team?

Unless if Dillard got sent down when I was doing something else.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up 0 recs

Yeah, you need serious math chops to convert from pounds to newtons

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up 0 recs

nah, math chups are...

the lollipops that Jeffs rewards his students with after they ace the GMAT.

by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up 0 recs

A Spanish lollipop company?

Nobody gets European jokes, man.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

not really

there’s 2.2 pounds in a kg and 9.8 kg in a newton

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

by dux2bux on Jun 12, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up 0 recs

rather 9.8 newtons in a kg

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

by dux2bux on Jun 12, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up 0 recs

I would demand a refund from Jeff if I was you

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up 0 recs

i learnt it all on my own :)

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

by dux2bux on Jun 12, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up 0 recs

Will there be more weather updates on 620

Or Brewers striking out.

by Flag Up on Jun 12, 2008 1:11 PM CDT 0 recs

I had a dream that it was 7-7 in the 6th with Sheets still in the game

That seems…unlikely.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:14 PM CDT 0 recs

Who hates the juice box?

by Scooter82 on Jun 12, 2008 1:16 PM CDT 0 recs

The back of Corey Hart's left arm

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

I do, I do

by ol Pete on Jun 12, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

raises hand

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

Me three

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

by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up 0 recs

Sheets is always good for a

solo shot in the 1st or 2nd inning. I get nervous when he doesn’t give one of those up.

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 1:19 PM CDT 0 recs

Good spin. Stay positive!

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

by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up 0 recs

It's like puking after the first shot

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up 0 recs

Oh, Hardy's fine

It’s just that his arm goes dead sometimes. No biggie. Happened to Lefty Grove. And then his career was over.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:21 PM CDT 0 recs

PRINCEEEEEEEE

by Flag Up on Jun 12, 2008 1:21 PM CDT 0 recs

Prince!

That was just a big pop-up. Kinda sad, really.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:22 PM CDT 0 recs

what are the magic words?

From the Astros site: Wally Bell said Cooper was thrown out because of what he said to Campos.

“Let’s just say he said something he shouldn’t have said. That doesn’t mean it’s a curse word. He said the magic words.”

by ol Pete on Jun 12, 2008 1:22 PM CDT 0 recs

"Abra Cababra", duh

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up 0 recs

yo momma

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up 0 recs

On Jack's Big Music Show

The magic words are:

abra ca dee
abra ca doo
biddly-biddly-biddly boo!

Did a giant beanstalk just shoot up from the pitcher’s mound at Minute Maid Park?

"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 Jun 12, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up 0 recs

Did you skip your Ritalin again, dear Jimmy?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up 0 recs

You don't know Jack

It’s only the finest show on television. Here, take a minute or two to watch, won’t you?

"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 Jun 12, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up 0 recs

No, I will not

Not after your last YouTube link.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up 0 recs

Did I mention

that Dancy Nancy is hot? In a geeky sort of way.

"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 Jun 12, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up 0 recs

Oh Man

I can see that.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up 0 recs

You should be an umpire

That chick is about as hot as Pluto.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up 0 recs

Mickey's dog?

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up 0 recs

They do have the pronounced nose in common...

by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up 0 recs

No, Mickey’s son.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

Dude

She’s one glasses removal from a “She’s the One” (or whatever that movie was) makeover.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up 0 recs

Er, no.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

Nonsense, she is too

Not to mention a better dancer. :)

"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 Jun 12, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up 0 recs