Game Thread #79: Brewers (43-35) at Twins (43-36)
I'd really like to win this series. Obviously, I'd like to win every series, but if we take 2 out of 3 this weekend, we'll have a winning record in interleague, and given the way interleague has gone so far this year, odds are the Cubs and/or Cards won't do the same and we'll pick up some ground.
The matchup tonight is between guys who you almost certainly did not draft for your fantasy team before the season started: Seth McClung and Nick Blackburn. You don't need me to tell you how awesome McClung has been since moving into the rotation, but it is worth noting that he got the W against the Twins two starts ago. Blackburn has also been quite good, with a 3.68 ERA and peripherals that support it.
Game time is 7:10 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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Swisher just hit a granny off Dempster
8-0 in the bottom of the third with one out, Lieber in.
by warwick5s on Jun 27, 2008 4:16 PM CDT 0 recs
Dumpster
His era started the day at 2.63 and now its at 3.26. Not bad for 2.1 innings pitched.
Maybe someone is finally coming down to earth.
by brewfan2 on Jun 27, 2008 4:29 PM CDT 0 recs
Now an offical game
Now even the last hope of the Cubs fans Mother Nature cannot save them Hell let it rain now lol
Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.
by WSB Chris on Jun 27, 2008 4:59 PM CDT 0 recs
According to STATS...
- The Twins are looking for their first 10-game winning streak since winning 11 in a row from June 22-July 3, 2006. Minnesota’s pitchers have a 1.78 ERA and have not allowed more than three runs in any game during this current streak.
- Corey Hart has 20 RBI so far this month, which is tied for the second most by any N.L. player.
- Delmon Young’s eight outfield assists are tied for third most in the majors. Unfortunately, he also has six errors—which is tied with teammate Carlos Gomez for the second most by any outfielder.
Justin Upton’s eight errors lead the league for outfielders.
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by TheJay on Jun 27, 2008 5:34 PM CDT 0 recs
Twins
Really doing well with RISP. Numero uno in the majors.
by ol Pete on
Jun 27, 2008 5:50 PM CDT
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I didn't think this ever happened
An umpire got suspended for one game for bumping a manager.
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by TheJay on Jun 27, 2008 5:46 PM CDT 0 recs
Same guy who tossed the Twins manager
after he didn’t grant time and Mota (?) threw strike three.
If you go to the Star Tribune and click on the photo gallery by the Ump suspended story, he’s had quite a month.
by ol Pete on
Jun 27, 2008 5:57 PM CDT
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Cubs Lose
Dye just made a nice catch against the wall to end it.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 27, 2008 5:58 PM CDT 0 recs
Prince DH, Dillon at 1st
Dillon 7th, Cameron 8th, Kendall 9th. Will this be the day Joltin’ Joe finally gets his first 2008 extra base hit off a righty?
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by TheJay on Jun 27, 2008 6:26 PM CDT 0 recs
Only Position Player w/o HR
Dillys the only position play w/o a HR correct? Go Dilly!
by SgtClueLs on
Jun 27, 2008 6:38 PM CDT
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Rays are hot and it looks like Pitt is using a guy up from AAA
6 to naught so far
by ol Pete on Jun 27, 2008 6:55 PM CDT 0 recs
and the Stros are starting Runelyvs Hernandez against Boston at MMP
That don’t sound good
by ol Pete on
Jun 27, 2008 6:57 PM CDT
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Gagne...
I thought he was supposed to be activated today. Did the Club decide to keep him down or a little more work after his last start in AAA? Or are they waiting for after the game?
by SgtClueLs on Jun 27, 2008 6:56 PM CDT 0 recs
Well played Trenni..
Supposed to be activated tomorrow…
by SgtClueLs on
Jun 27, 2008 6:57 PM CDT
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2 Ks followed by a Ryan liner to the garbage bag RF wall
by ol Pete on Jun 27, 2008 7:15 PM CDT 0 recs
shot of Braun on base showed ragged carpeting. Looks like something from “Flip this House.”
by ol Pete on
Jun 27, 2008 7:19 PM CDT
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I don't know
but it seems dumb to build a new stadium that far north with no roof.
by svaustin on
Jun 27, 2008 7:25 PM CDT
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new stadium opening in 2010
Metrodome isn’t going anywhere, the Vikes are still using it.
by morineko on
Jun 27, 2008 7:25 PM CDT
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Offft...
Well 1 runs not bad, don’t let it get in your head big red.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 27, 2008 7:21 PM CDT 0 recs
Already?
It’s not that he performed badly against the Twins at Miller Park, but there’s something about the Metrodome that appears to give him issues.
In any case, panicky McClung = oh noz
by morineko on
Jun 27, 2008 7:23 PM CDT
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I don't understand
How McClung is any good. From his picture on gamecast, he looks like a Beer League softball player that’s not even in good shape. Now, he has allowed a 3 homer guy to go yard. So I guess that’s that. He should not be pitching as well as he has.
by Rawiswar on Jun 27, 2008 7:22 PM CDT 0 recs
yeah
between a gamecast picture and one at-bat, you can do a thorough analysis of just about any player.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on
Jun 27, 2008 7:23 PM CDT
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You must really loathe Tim Byrdak
Stocky, wearing glasses AND giving up a homer to Kendall. :)
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by TheJay on
Jun 27, 2008 7:29 PM CDT
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I wonder...
How stocky and unattractive the guy who gave up the homer to Counsell was? I would hate him the most.
by Rawiswar on
Jun 27, 2008 7:59 PM CDT
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How about this?
I am still angry about McClung throwing at the Cards last year, whether or not he was ordered to. And when he threw at the guy in the ‘strohs game this year. I don’t mind throwing at people or having a long memory, but don’t do it in stupid situations. Wait until you are up or down 5 runs.
by Rawiswar on Jun 27, 2008 7:26 PM CDT 0 recs
Great quote from McClung that night...
“It’s not the first guy I’ve hit, not the first walk. Why do you think Tampa traded me?” McClung said. “It happens sometimes with me. The ball just gets out of my hand and flies away.”
by svaustin on
Jun 27, 2008 7:29 PM CDT
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Gotta love all the Twins highlights
Which broadcast am I watching???
by brew82 on Jun 27, 2008 7:29 PM CDT 0 recs
I'm out of chocolate
I suppose it’s a good thing that I’m going to the games this weekend instead of tonight’s…
by morineko on
Jun 27, 2008 7:32 PM CDT
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especially now
HART!!!!!!!!!!
is there a way to get a Heart shape appear?
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jun 27, 2008 7:34 PM CDT
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<3
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on
Jun 27, 2008 7:35 PM CDT
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less than three, O-M-G
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by TheJay on
Jun 27, 2008 7:36 PM CDT
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This one always works too

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on
Jun 27, 2008 7:40 PM CDT
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XKCD! <3
I love that comic. It needs more baseball, though. ^_-
by morineko on
Jun 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT
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Agreed
Today’s was quite fun, as was Road Rage
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on
Jun 27, 2008 7:47 PM CDT
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well, that's 3 minutes I'll never have back
not that I mind too incredibly
I was bored
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jun 27, 2008 7:41 PM CDT
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Heh
Clicking on things like “love computer fantasy?” probably forfeits minutes of your life automatically. :)
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by TheJay on
Jun 27, 2008 7:44 PM CDT
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Corey
Proving that if you talk enough about Blackburn not giving up HR, he’ll give up a HR.
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by TheJay on Jun 27, 2008 7:34 PM CDT 0 recs
Something tells me he doesn’t give up many back to back
by ol Pete on
Jun 27, 2008 7:35 PM CDT
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damn
worth a shot;) even though I’m game delayed
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jun 27, 2008 7:37 PM CDT
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Hart Attack!
Nicely done you funky looking lanky man.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 27, 2008 7:34 PM CDT 0 recs
Sheesh
Nice back to back HRs
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 27, 2008 7:35 PM CDT 0 recs
do you guys think branyan is a power hitter?
"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 27, 2008 7:35 PM CDT 0 recs
4 - 0
Double unclogs most of the bases.
Man on 2nd, 2 outs.
by SgtClueLs on
Jun 27, 2008 7:52 PM CDT
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seth read our blog between innings and was reassured
Seth, if you’re there, i think kirbir still likes Ryan. Pass it down
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jun 27, 2008 7:49 PM CDT
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Pfft
No one stands me up and gets away with it… although I was quite tempted to get a Braun jersey today…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on
Jun 27, 2008 7:50 PM CDT
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This one?

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by TheJay on
Jun 27, 2008 7:54 PM CDT
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You know...
You keep pickin’ on me and you’re gonna be a pretty lonely guy next week…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on
Jun 27, 2008 7:59 PM CDT
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it's just a short flight to nyc, you know
(yes, of course you know)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on
Jun 27, 2008 8:00 PM CDT
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True
but it’s also tons o’ money honey
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on
Jun 27, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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such a subtle hint
as always :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on
Jun 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
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They don’t seem to call that too often, even when people seem very far off the path.
by SgtClueLs on
Jun 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
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well...i guess
he didn’t score and would have created a force opportunity if the situation was a bit different:P yeah, okay, so the run wouldn’t have scored, as that would have been out 3…
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jun 27, 2008 8:10 PM CDT
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Kendall
How many Units of Grit does Kendall gain from taking a broken bat to the back?
by SgtClueLs on Jun 27, 2008 8:07 PM CDT 0 recs
i dunno
maybe he had some grit knocked out, as he’s basically a large Bag O’ Grit™
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jun 27, 2008 8:08 PM CDT
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Thinking out loud
Regardless of his at bats tonight, why start Dillon at 1B? Why not let Branyan play there and start Counsell at third against the righties?
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by TheJay on Jun 27, 2008 8:13 PM CDT 0 recs
Swan Song?
13 man pitcher staff and sending down Dillon tomorrow?
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Jun 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT
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