Game Thread #77: Brewers (42-34) at Braves (38-40)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 3:55 PM CDT
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Here are some fun facts that make you wonder what's in the water in the NL Central. There are five teams in baseball with better records than the Brewers right now. Two of those are in the National League, and both of those are in the Central. The Brewers are a half-game better than the East-leading Phillies and 2.5 better than the West-leading D-Backs. For the record, we're also a half-game better than the AL Central-leading White Sox.
All good things must come to end, though, at least for Cardinals fans. The Crew is only a game and a half back of second place and the wild card lead, and while the Brewers continue their set against the Braves, the Cards meet the Tigers. (Are they good this week or not? I can't keep up.)
Today's pitching matchup ought to be interesting: Dave Bush goes for the Brewers, about a month after he shut down the Braves at Miller Park. You're also probably aware that's coming off his best start of the year. Both of those outings were at home, though, and his road ERA is over eight. (Nowhere to go but down, right? Let's hope...)
The Braves have had to turn to Richmond again and again, and so it is tonight, with Charlie Morton on the mound, making his third big-league start. Both of the previous two were interleague matchups, and he even managed a quality start in one of them. Always interesting (and often depressing) to see how the Crew does against pitchers they've never seen before.
Game time is 6:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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"Nowhere to go but down"
That must be Turnbow’s motto… which would still be better than Kapler’s “mantra”: ‘I prepare, therefore I am prepared,’
by keephopealive on Jun 24, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6th best record
Not bad… when I saw the Brewers record as being 8 games over .500, it didn’t seem like it was that long they were under .500… impressive turnaround they have had lately… on pace to win almost 90 games… stay hot!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jun 24, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
extrapolate the last 3 games
and we win over 120. whohoo! :)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My road Bush theory
It’s all Kendall’s fault. Kendall exudes an extra amount of grit while on the road, call it 2.5 Kendall units. The causes an overload of grit on the field as Bush(aka The Gritty Bulldog) is exuding his own above average level of grit, about 1.25 Kendalls of grit. So you have 3.75 Kendalls in the starting battery, which is just too damn much grit. Just having Kendall in the park causes a .5 Kendall to leak onto the field. What they need is at least a -.75 Kendall out of TGB’s road catcher to bring Bush back into harmonic balance. Sadly, Mike Rivera has spent too many years in the minors to be this grit free so he won’t do. Vinny Rotino plays too many positions, and Sal Palmisano has a name that should be written in grit so he won’t do.
I think this leaves us with only one option, and that is to bring Estrada back to fill this valuable role. You can try to argue with the math, but you just prove that you really have no concept.
by Getting Yosted on Jun 24, 2008 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Wow.
That’s possibly a greater theory than the theory of relativity. Or could they be linked?
Nonetheless, +1 rec for you, good sir.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 24, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall Units
Best post so far today.
I think you need to do a study on Kendall units for each of our players. I’m interested in the Kendall unit count on Craig Counsell. That has to be a pretty high grit factor.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 24, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd also like to see
Kapler
and former Brewer Tony Graffino
And does Branyan have grit, given the number of times he’s been in the minors?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm suspending myself for one game*
For the Laynce Nix diary. Not for putting it up, but I was kind of overly glib when I wrote it, and now I feel bad. It wasn’t a particularly mature posting.
I’ll forfeit one day’s BCB salary to the Jeff Sackmann Baseball Reading Is Fundamental program too.
*Unless the Cubs lose, in which case I’ll post the flag, lest the Kow beat me to it.
"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 24, 2008 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
blasphemy
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 24, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
P.S.
The followup post you made within that fanshot was frickin’ awesome.
comedy gold.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But...it's a blog!
Maturity isn’t welcome, let alone required.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weeks
Manages to get on base while simultaneously hurting his batting average. How low does he want that thing? :)
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Weeks
...should be required to get a minor injury when mired in a month-long slump
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he wants to compete with Sheets for anti-batting title
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez
Weeks has transferred his defensive issues to the Braves tonight.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
what’s that? 3 errors so far?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
On pace for 40.5 for the game.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...this is too easy.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well...
we haven’t seen which Bush will appear.
George W
or George HW
or perhaps Jeb (of the Beverly Hillbillies of course)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what?
no sac on the Fielder flyball?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not deep enough – are you following gameday and not watching?
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(i would stop my annoying comments; but they are working...)
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jun 24, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe you should start with the
“bushie!!!”
right now…get a head start :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bushhhieee!!!!!!!!!
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jun 24, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
not hitting genius, but still a run
Russell
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh
What’s going on with the Braves tonight?
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Morton
Small consolation that Escobar and Francoeur conspired to make the runs unearned.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
generous strikezone on the first pitch vs 3rd batter.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clean inning
I was worried the team would feel obligated to return the defensive favors.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kendallLL!!!!!!!!!!
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jun 24, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
go brewers... i gotta go win a softball game...
http://www.myspace.com/armsakimbosoftball
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jun 24, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what?
They caught the ball?
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun is squaring up on this guy
Next at-bat he’s hitting one out.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun's two balls in play
have both been opposite field
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun needs to pick it up with
2 outs and and RISP.
by Flag Up on Jun 24, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally
.267/.365/.500 ain’t cuttin’ it round here.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Career numbers
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah yes
come on. why use a larger sample when a smaller one is right there?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, right?
Related: this Weeks kid should be cut. 0-2 tonight and it’s only the third inning!
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so should Fielder
he hasn’t even managed to get on base yet. Geez.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly!
Why can’t everyone hit like Kendall?!
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kendall?
c’mon JJ at least;) higher OPS today.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bronson Arroyo must not want to leave Cincy
His name has been in trade rumors and he is getting lit up tonight.
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jays chased him in the 2nd. Currently 10-1
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scary thought
This year, Bush allows an 844 OPS the first time through the order, a .588 OPS the second time.
Naturally, he did a little better than 844 OPS against the first time today.
Of course the 6th/7th inning is always the test, but Bush certainly looks like somebody who has turned a corner.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DP here
lets get back to facing the minimum
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DP
got one but probably not the kind we were expecting
by molitorfan on Jun 24, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn...was hoping for a pickoff from 2B
oh, well…no minimum anymore
and no hitter and PG are out the window
lets just aim for a high quality game now. Shutout?;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Ball hit him in the foot so they went out to check but he is still in.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's beaten
plenty of catchers trying to block the plate.
by molitorfan on Jun 24, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A rather fleet footed player as well.
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this the 70's?
This is the worst game I have seen the Braves play since the Ted Turner years.
by statsllc on Jun 24, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
with this many errors
you might have to go back to the 1870s.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
I went to 2 Nats games in the last 3 days and even they aren’t this bad.
by molitorfan on Jun 24, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more out for Bush...
...and his ERA is under 5.00.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
The starting rotation is eight shutout innings away from a collective ERA under 4.00.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow!
that’s almost blue jay-esque.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kirbir isn't here :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think she's
interactive GB’d out.
those first couple nights were too much for her to handle.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fwiw
we’re no longer an interactive gangbang.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm
maybe she liked that format more?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps
but that just goes to show, she has no concept.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh no
a format change when the Crew is hot? You are not gritty.
by molitorfan on Jun 24, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
think of it as an early deadline pickup.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer to think of it
As a Fielder-esque veggie-trayal of trust.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just going to show...
you have no concept.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Threw his helmet down after getting tagged out by Prince on a close play. Liner to prince and a foot race to the bag.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 24, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Complaining too vocally about the call at first
On Prince’s unassisted DP.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from mlb.com
Brewers: The Brewers could make a run at Sabathia because owner Mark Attanasio has said the Milwaukee budget again allows for a big-ticket acquisition.
If the Brewers are in an acquisition mode, they almost certainly would focus on starting pitching. They hope to fill the void left by injured Yovani Gallardo.
Maddux or Wolf from San Diego might fill the bill. The Brewers may dangle Bill Hall, who has requested a trade. Another possibility would be considering offers for Ben Sheets before he reaches free agency.
====
so, brewers wish to acquire Maddox or CC, but wish to ditch Sheets for the playoff run this year. perfect sense:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought I remembered Morton described as a "hard thrower"
He’s throwing a lot of junk tonight.
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Detroit up
2-1 over the Cards in the 5th.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bases loaded for the cards in the 5th
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit got out of it.
still 2-2, bottom of the 5th.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should retire now
go out on top like Costanza
by molitorfan on Jun 24, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When using Kendall Units
how does one rate Kendall himself?
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would assume Kendall
has 1.0 Kendall units at home on average over his career.
his current Kendall units may be higher than 1.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good question
Well you’d assume 1.0 Kendall Unit is the average Grit Kendall shows over the course of a season. But since his Gritness play goes up and down, I’d say today he is playing a good 2.25 Kendall Units of Grit.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 24, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
got one better
we’re the Brewers…
so Kendall Estimation of Grit
KEGs
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gorzellany baffling the Yankees
Yes, Gorzo of the 6 plus ERA. Putting up some runs as well.
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is being interviewed right now?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you've been scooped.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially since
they’ll all be managers in the farm system
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They begged, but I turned them down
I have better fry to dish.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daughter?
Well I’m single again, so that’s my in. I’ll destroy the Yost family from the inside and finally get him fired.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 24, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good plan but
you have no concept
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are like a kid in a candy store with that one
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay okay...
i’ll lay off the catch phrases for a couple days
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well..
She might look like Ned with Boobs.. constantly putting her hands in her arm pits. She also can’t be very good at Math, since she her family has math on their side.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 24, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the kids almost seemed too good looking to be Ned's
that makes me thing Nedly may have bagged a looker. If so, the daughter might be good looking.
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 - 0 Os
Triple just put the Os up 2 – 0.
Top of 4th 1 out one on.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 24, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whereas
Detroit is falling apart vs the Cards over the last couple innings.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys, this is a big, big day
Hitaniel Arias got his first professional hit. Should I send cake or flowers?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a cake
with pictures of flowers on it
by molitorfan on Jun 24, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're the one trying to woo Ned's unseen, possibly nonexistant daughter
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
coaching in Helena
"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 25, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fanshot it
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it'll be in tomorrow's plastic cup
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another great start for Evan Anundsen at WV
6 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 K.
7 of the 9 WV hitters have an RBI; Gindl homered.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
7 innings, 5 K's now
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, 8 shutout innings
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeffress also had a great start
8 K’s, 2 BB, 3 H in 7 shutout innings for the complete game win. Braddock got shelled in the second game, though.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gagne threw a perfect inning with a strikeout in his first rehab appearance
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How'd he look?
But how’d he look? WTB Video highlights!
by SgtClueLs on Jun 24, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, Fresno State came back!
6-run third makes it 6-5 after 3.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
six outs to go
Do we see eighth inning guy™?
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Something I've been meaning to ask for awhile
How creepy is that Cedar Crest Ice Cream commercial they play on the radio?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dixie's blue plate special
Greinke has 5 K’s through 4 IP with only 3 baserunners allowed tonight against the Rockies.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of creepy, chipper's pic on gameday makes him look like something that emerged from a swamp
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jun 24, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the opposite of her
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jun 24, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is a quality support system
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince
Two unassisted double plays in the same game – kind of strange.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How oxymoronic
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no concept.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unassisted DPS
Thats the first time since October 7, 2001 (Richie Sexson) that a Brewer first sacker has two unassisted DPS in the same game.
by statsllc on Jun 24, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
if Sexson and Fielder have both done it...
just goes to show that it isn’t particularly related to fielding skill.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Addendum
That does tie the MLB record for UDPS by a 1B.
by statsllc on Jun 24, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so no one has ever had 3?
or does he have a few in other games?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 24, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robertson scores from 1st on a double
adds a run for the O’s, 3-1
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
Second tuner on DVR is doing something now. Can’t PIP it.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 24, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Doing something"
Sounds suspicious.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wracking their brains for 2B in the HR derby
Ryne Sandberg won it in 1990.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damion Easley of all people
In it in 1998. Who’da thunk it?
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tampa Bay losing to Marlins 3-2
Gabe G hasn’t played yet so if they need a pinch hit walk off, he’s available.
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a bummer
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's why we scored that extra run.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Still got the lead
Can still get the save.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You should be able to make money off of giving up "only" a two-run homer
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Tomahawk chant
is some pretty impressive stuff.
by Braunstalker on Jun 24, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jurrjens in to pinch rjun
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize that Jurrjens
is djark-skinned.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had the same revelation about Nick Tyson recently
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh, I would've assumed he was white too
Mike’s kid?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It also does not appear that Brian Jones and Chipper Jones are related.
by Rawiswar on Jun 24, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Brandon?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
couple of really nice plays here
and now the Braves TV guys are going into “lots of ways to score from third base” mode.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish Miller Park played Misirlou
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Corky Miller
I can’t believe he’s still in the league.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Corky Miller
I can’t believe his name is Corky.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He went 1-for-57
From 2004 through 2006.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoops
1 for 55.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that changes everything!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 times in '04
None in ‘05 or ‘06.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That 0-2 makes a huge difference
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tonight on a&e
WHEN SNARK CONVERGES!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't cross the streams!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 24, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
insert checkers chess jokes here
as Ned and Bobby duel
by ol Pete on Jun 24, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
um
Whatever happens here, I hope Torres gets the day off tomorrow.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on...
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t understand walking a 103 hitter on 4 pitches.
by Rawiswar on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braves
Another one run loss and a rough 13th save for Torres.
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by TheJay on Jun 24, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thank god
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh right...
that’s another 1-run loss for the Braves.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My bad. I was being a pessimist on 3-0.
Torres trying to up Ned’s one run game victory total.
by Rawiswar on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our record in one run games
is scary
by keephopealive on Jun 24, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6-1 :)
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jun 24, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
|
91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
|
Chicago
|
83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
|
Milwaukee
|
80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
|
Cincinnati
|
78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
|
Houston
|
74 | 88 | .456 | 17 | Lost 3 |
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Pittsburgh
|
62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 | Lost 2 |
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