Game Thread #73: Orioles (37-34) at Brewers (39-33)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 20, 2008 4:18 PM CDT
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The Brewers are on a tear, to the point that we've more or less canceled out the disappointing start. 39-33 is an 88-win pace, which may well turn out to be enough for the wildcard, and is certainly in line with (or better than) pre-season expectations.
Oddly enough, the Orioles are on something of a tear as well. They've won five of their last six, which would be more impressive if those games weren't against the Pirates and Astros. Before that, they lost a series to the Red Sox and took 2 out of three from the Twins and Blue Jays.
The matchup tonight is youngster Radhames Liz against Jeff Suppan. Supp's ERA is down to 3.68, including a sparkling 2.35 in his last seven starts. (I know, "sparkling" is a cliche, but I put some glitter on my monitor before writing this post, so I mean it literally. Brew Crew Ball may be an interactive gangbang, but it is a cliche-free zone. We never try to do too much with it.)
Game time is 7:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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walk off HR
Cubs win
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jun 20, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You forgot the part where it was off of Evan Frederickson and Cutter Dykstra
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cevan Fredstra?
I hate Scott Linebrink. Wonder if Evan throws a Cutter?
by Jordan M on Jun 20, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but Nails' real first name is Frederick
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it took me a second to figure out what you meant...
...since nobody had connected Linebrink to the extra picks in a while. I never doubted the possible quality of those picks, but it’s a lot easier to get on board now that we’ve traded Inman and Garrison for real people.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 20, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody's really noticed
but Garrison is actually having a really good year for a guy who was considered a fringy lefty.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inman
has a 3.00 ERA, 81 Ks so far. Hopefully Frederickson makes us forget about those two.
by Jordan M on Jun 20, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
indeed he is
I had it in my head he was a groundball specialist though.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 20, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Ramlow apparently not in the bullpen anymore
He gets the start tonight for West Virginia (6:00). I think he’s kinda under the radar, check out the numbers this year.
2.18 ERA, almost a strikeout per inning his 45 innings, only 6 walks, 1.97 GO/AO ratio.
A Brewerfan.net scouting report tells me he can hit the low 90s with the fastball, and a 6’6”, 185 pound frame suggests he could certainly could add a few MPHs to that fastball. I’m going to keep an eye on that game tonight.
by Jordan M on Jun 20, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramlow
I started a thread on him awhile back. I like him too; I had him listed on the Prospects sidebar until v2.0 came out.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I commented in it
smooth move not remembering that. I remembered a thread about him and I didn’t look it up. The scouting report I was referencing there is here. Regardless, he’s certainly interesting. Those are some nice numbers. Eat a little, buddy!
by Jordan M on Jun 20, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and Mass Haas mentioned in that thread that Ramlow’s weight was actually revised downward to 170. 6’6", 170 lbs.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any insight on the starter/closer switch?
He was moved to the bullpen and racked up 7 saves. Now he’s starting again, or is this just a temporary thing?
by Jordan M on Jun 20, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Bad first inning for Ramlow:
Kannapolis Bottom 1st
- Dale Mollenhauer singles on a ground ball to right fielder Caleb Gindl.
- Sergio Morales singles on a ground ball to left fielder Eric Fryer. Dale Mollenhauer to 2nd.
- Jim Gallagher homers (6) on a fly ball to right field. Dale Mollenhauer scores. Sergio Morales scores.
- Mark Fleisher doubles (4) on a line drive to left fielder Eric Fryer.
- Logan Johnson grounds out, shortstop Matt Cline to first baseman Curt Rindal. Mark Fleisher to 3rd.
- Lee Cruz strikes out swinging.
- Anderson Gomes doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Eric Fryer. Mark Fleisher scores.
- Matt Inouye flies out to center fielder Lee Haydel.
by Jordan M on Jun 20, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Settled down after that
Final line: 5.7 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 1 HR.
Not disastrous. I hope he gets some more shots.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
he is as slight as me. A new favorite prospect!
by Braunstalker on Jun 20, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Interesting Link
The Hardball Times has a review of Out of the Park Baseball on their site. The author simmed the 2008 season- the Brewers won the NL Central with 94 wins, the Cubs had 82. The OPS leaders were also posted, and I skimmed it for Brewers. Given the 94 wins I wasn’t surprised to see three listed. They are:
Ryan Braun .354 average, 42 homers
Prince Fielder .297 average, 37 homers
Russell Branyan .251 average, tied for third in the majors with 46 homers!
Out of the Park baseball is a believer in the Muscle now, too!
by Jordan M on Jun 20, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A little conservative
but I’ll take it!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 20, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone play OOP?
I’ve been playing Baseball Mogul for a few years now and love it but was considering trying out the new OOP. I’ve heard its great but is a little difficult to get going. Anyone play either?
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Jun 20, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FSN ran a story on Eddie Waitkus
of the 1950 Phillies. The average age of the team was 26. They won the pennant that year! They had a phenomenal pitcher in Robin Roberts and a group of reliable starters. Richie Ashburn, Dick Sisler, Del Ennis. Damn! Sounds a lot like the You-Know-Whos…...
Here’s more, if you’re the least bit curious…..
by heybatterbatter on Jun 20, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Liz write up
http://camdendepot.blogspot.com/2008/06/radhames-liz-2008-debut-and-pitch-fx.html
Fastball pitcher who works high in the zone. Elsewhere, I read some fan discussion that had them hoping he would go five.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lineups
kapler in center
counsell at 2B and leading off
Branyan at 3B
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a great start...
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 20, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Curse of the retro?
Retro uni curse rearing it’s head again?
by SgtClueLs on Jun 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his outing is already worse than bushie's last night...
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jun 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
um...
that would only take a couple of hits:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suppan playing like his wife asked for a divorce today
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Catholics don't get divorced, they get annulled
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
legally
don’t they have to do both?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The good news is
I had nothing better to do than watch the game.
OK, that’s not really “good” news.
by heybatterbatter on Jun 20, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Camden Scouting Report?
I read that neat PitchFX article, but I didn’t see any mention of his gritty at bats!
My god… this is going to be a rough game.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 20, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday
has the score at 4-0, but I “only” count 3.
RBI single, 1 scoring on an error, and a SF.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
okay...it caught up
a single after the SF.
at least they didn’t bat around…
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soup
must think he’s pitching at Wrigley
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright Hardy!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 20, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
JJ starting with the power early
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well...we might have a game afterall
final score 20-15.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so far
Liz has thrown 2 non-fastballs
both to Braun.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I missed a lot.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun stealing
when liz hasn’t been able to record an out on the mound yet?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
leaning to steal, picked off by a rookie
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was hart thinking?
I mean it’s Branyan at the plate, getting an extra base isn’t getting you anything.
You can walk to 2nd on a walk.
Stay on 1st with a K
or stroll to home on a HR.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Liz tattoos a Suppan pitch
fortunately at Kapler. Roberts does it as well, but not at a fielder.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank god
I finally wrested the TV away from the female “Stepmom”-watching lobby.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you may want to give it back
Soup does not look sharp
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's Turnbow'd
You can just tell it’s not working.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of which,
Turnbow had another rough outig today…
by kgaul on Jun 20, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was yesterday
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta's not starting tonight for Huntsville
Back must be sore. He apparently made a really nice defensive play at first to save a couple runs last night, maybe he aggravated it on that.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
they should have kept 13 pitchers
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turns out the Orioles can hit batting practice
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trembley calls those 5 o’clock hitters.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone calls those 5 o'clock hitters
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone have the Pope handy?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tonight he was just an inning eater
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or eaten by an inning
one or the other
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
this game
is not going on his career highlight DVD
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say latter, pecked to death by Orioles ala Hitchcock’s the Birds
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Choate
He gave up an unearned run in 2 IP on 2 H, 1 BB, and 0 K’s.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Randy
is quite the name to discuss on the interactive gangbang.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, nothing like a randy perineum to get an interactive gangbang going
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and nothing like
a guy named Liz to halt it in its tracks
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big Stars fan, apparently
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you talking about?
That’s their cleanup hitter.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Soup
was so excited about the block party tomorrow that he couldn’t concentrate tonight.
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Mark don't call me Mike
thanks for getting us out of the inning
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
O's announcers
said Cameron is out of this series with a hurt toe and Kapler is starting all 3 games
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian says "might be" but in a way that implies "is"
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised
Yost didnt’ do anything silly like pull a double switch last inning.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what's diFelice's career MLB batting record look like
too lazy to look it up
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is his first AB
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 20, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stike Mike /strike Mark did a great job there
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kinda clumsy there mr fancy moderator
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those aren't actual tags; that's the joke
Thanks for noticing.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't stop Grit!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 20, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The juice that makes you hit the ball 200 feet?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Counsell hits the ball out of the infield
I’m suspicious.
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 20, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
C’mon you guys, its only been a couple games since his no doubter
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was hitting like crazy in spring training for all that’s worth
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel oddly optimistic
The question is can DiFelice hold the fort.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DiFelice quality start in relief, final score 8-6 Brewers
I’m calling it.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
still calling
20-15
i don’t wish to reveal the end winner though. that’d spoil the surprise.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sticking with the quality start though
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you lose again:P
although hopefully only on a technicality
i think he’s got a great chance at a quality-startesque appearance.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, obviously
I said “quality start in relief”.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you lose
because Yost is a loser.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suddenly I remember his trouble with leftys
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they should have platooned Stetter and DiFelice
Move Prince over to 2B:P and alternate pitchers.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Pujols can play 2d, so can the big fella
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roberts on pace to go 9-9
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope
the Cubs don’t get Roberts. He seems to like Miller Park.
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You shouldn't have posted that!
Cuz someone in the Flub’s scouting dept. will see it and make sure they get him…
by kgaul on Jun 20, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who else is awesome at Miller Park
Capuano, Gagne, Turnbow, Mench, and Hall against righties. The Cubs should sign them.
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awww
there goes the perfect rest-of-game for DiFelice.
he can still get all of his outs on Ks though
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crappy dive, Craig
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe he just described it with a phrase that had an f-word followed by an s-word
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so...question is
could prince have gotten it if he was playing second?:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, but the shockwaves from the dive would have at least knocked Roberts off his feet and kept him from going to third
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
let's win this inning
just need a shot from Braun or Prince
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Braun walk is a huge victory
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGE
within 1
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trey Watten
Nice debut so far for the 7th-rounder, who will always be dear to my heart for being the first ‘08 draftee to sign.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 20, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Atta boy
Just need to clear Hart to get 3TO up for the tie.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 20, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
both SPs gone before the 3rd is over.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost...
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeff
if you’re around, promise tomorrow in Gamethread header that we won’t suck. thanks
you’re 2 for 2 so far.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't say he wasn't warned
You could see him getting closer each pitch…
by Lake County on Jun 20, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Parra pitching soon?
good to have a leftie in against these guys.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
even after the ump called a ball on one right down the middle
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
why’d the scorer give DiFelice a wildpitch. gameday shows the 3rd pitch right down the middle. Passed ball perhaps? or calibration error?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unless gameday
has the pitches out of sequence? pitch 2 was far, far inside but registered as a foul.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant one of the pitches, ball three, was a strike. Kendall let strike three go by
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...sorry
i was talking about the previous AB and didn’t want to create a new thread out-of-sequence :P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that I'm complaining about Kapler's production
But does anyone know when Cameron is supposed to be healthy enough to play again?
by NoahJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
O's announcers
said they talked to Yost and he said Cam is out the whole series
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After this series was the latest. B n B were talking about how ugly his swollen toe looked and the Brewers are notorious for Bellicheking injury reports.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf?
pinch hit for the reliever already?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems wrong to me, especially considering Mark D is a starter normally.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it
leads to a possible big inning
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay
Gameday has Kapler up to bat with no pitches (wrong)
CBS has Kendall leading off (wrong) and having gotten a hit
so…what’s going on …really?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CBS is right
Kendall hit, Hurricane walk, Counsell fly out
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
odd that
gameday has replaced fielder’s homerun from last inning with a flyout so kapler never got a chance to bat then.
okay. watching cbs for a bit.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not only that...
but Hardy led off the 3rd with a walk, Braun homered. The first two innings are screwed up as well.
Maybe the 4 outs in the top of the 4th hosed it.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost, WFB, almost
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Gameday...
why must you completely jam up on me? What have I done to hurt you so?
by NoahJ on Jun 20, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You touted Branyan before it was cool
Branyan is bad for baseball.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I apparently am a visionary than.
And though bad for THE REST of baseball, he is vitamin c to the Brewers.
by NoahJ on Jun 20, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this works
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bah
Come on, James Jerry
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
That looked good off the bat.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trenni
would take them both at the same time
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we wonder why we only have two girls here
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't blame me;)
i’m a recent addition.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Astros
end 8 game losing streak with Oswalt getting win. 4-3 over the Rays.
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oswalt was bound to turn it around
He isn’t that bad. I wonder if he might be available at the deadline?
by dixieflatline on Jun 20, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Bucyrus could build him a special supersized, engraved bulldozer
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
I don’t think they will trade with us anyway. I like Oswalt though.
by dixieflatline on Jun 20, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like him as a pitcher. His little strut is kind of obnoxious, although if he was pitching for us, I’d get over it.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a very serious reply
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roberts
is seeing the ball well tonight
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday
is catching up
should be live for the next inning.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok game half over
by dixieflatline on Jun 20, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh...
this isn’t a poll to find out what age of chicks we should pick up?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rock on Sarfate
“The Brewers didn’t want to lose him.” Ha, okay.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Branyan boosts his slugging percentage
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you mean it was under 2.0?
that surprises me;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just said it again
“Over his career, he’s hit a home run around every six at-bats.” Brian, that is a mind-boggling rate. Make sense.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well...for Brian
being a former pitcher and all, 1 per every 6 games or every 6ABs – to-mat-O, to-mAt-o
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you know
Prince Fielder has a 1.000 inside-the-park homerun average over the last two seasons?
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 20, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
somehow
they’ll get that twisted to say that he’s hit a inside-the-park homerun every AB.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On every inside-the-park home run, he's scored?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe
he’s scored on all the homers he’s ever hit in fact!
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and..
averages greater than 1 RBI per such at bat.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the heart of the batting order
that is, Branyan and Kapler, are just not providing enough tonight.
by keephopealive on Jun 20, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of juicing - what's up with Huff?
How do you maintain a .270 average like this?
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shout out
to the fans in Pittsburgh. Toronto and the Rats are tied at 0 in the bottom of the 12th. The good people of the Steel City have been watching this game for 5 innings without beer. What a feat.
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but...
i’ll bet the gates are open both ways
so beer runs have begun.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are laboring under the mistaken assumption that there are people who attend Pirates games
This seems unlikely at best.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are there
tailgating for the Steelers preseason game.
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You always want to put the pitcher in a stressful position"
“Get him in the stretch, put some runners in scoring position; see how he reacts.”
Gee Brian, I thought we wanted runners in scoring position so that they could, you know…score?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's awesome
Maybe we should have our Psy-Ops people play really loud heavy metal on our boom box to try to rattle him.
"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 21, 2008 6:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so...
who is it then…and what’s his ERA?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarfate
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for how long?
it has cormier coming in in the 3rd
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the third INNING?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
immediately after Fielder’s HR:)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't remember
Might have been Cormier. But Sarfate came in to start the 6th.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which is same as CBS
but CBS has Sarfate starting the 5th.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rally time
2 walks and the heart of the order coming up.
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe that's why Sarfate always walked so many guys
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun amped up as usual
needs a head cold
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
two walk game – I wish I had TheJay skills, but I wonder how often that happens
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 non-intentional walks to Braun in a single game
that ever happen before?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
O's guys
are claiming that lefties are hitting .392 against Walker this year. Let’s go Prince!
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A cardinal got injured today
helping our odds all the more.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You going to tell us which one?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think
the Crew is winning this game
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
aren't alternate realities wonderful?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's friday..
drinking makes things seem better.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 20, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gameday locked up
cbs is still chugging along though.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 20, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you guys
need to spring for Extra Innings
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alms for the poor and suffering… alms for the poor and suffering…
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mlbtv isn't bad
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 20, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously we can't make up a game every day
But it would kind of suck to lose the game we made up yesterday to both th e cubs and cards.
by dixieflatline on Jun 20, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
by dixieflatline on Jun 20, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Villy said something like that.
Huff, Two-seventy hitter with 12 HRs coming in. I know it ain’t the hookers.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to leave in a Huff.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jays did it..
Why can’t we put up a 5 spot in the 9th with 2 outs?
Back to 6.5 it looks like.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 20, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Baby Brewers update
Big 12 POTY Jose Duran had an RBI single in his first pro at-bat. Third-team All-America Erik Komatsu had a sac fly in his.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For beating out a double play?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 20, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
just for getting in the game. I am like a little league parent for him.
by molitorfan on Jun 20, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun, Fielder, Hart for the 9th
Sherrill is a lefty so pretend for a second that two get on and Russ comes up as the tying run. Do you pinch hit for him? I think the right play is to go with Billy but it would be a tough decision.
by dixieflatline on Jun 20, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stetter in
first pitch looks like crap – make that two
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
two solo shots other than Suppan for the Orioles
Man he sucked tonight. For a lot of this year, he’s looked as good as I can remember. Bah.
by ol Pete on Jun 20, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was awesome
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 20, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Branyan walk off slam?
I think I’d poop my pants if that happened..
I’d have to write him a sonnet about how much I love him.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 20, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This would be a good way to win the hearts of the fans again Billy
by SgtClueLs on Jun 20, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shakesphere's long lost
25th grandson
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 20, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doth poopeth his pants?
"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 21, 2008 6:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
get up stand up
stand up for the runs!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 20, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on bill
you said they’d cheer if you hit one…
now make it happen!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 20, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh billy
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 20, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What was the purpose
of Hall pinch hitting for Branyan again?
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 20, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you ALWAYS double down on 11
well, not this particular time
by keephopealive on Jun 20, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sucked
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 20, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
talk about being a tease
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 20, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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St. Louis
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91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
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Chicago
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83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
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80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
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Cincinnati
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78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
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Houston
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74 | 88 | .456 | 17 | Lost 3 |
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