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Game Thread #79: Brewers (43-35) at Twins (43-36)

Mordecai_brown_tiny by Jeff Sackmann on in Game Threads

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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I'm calling a Branyan shot over th baggie tonight

It seems like forever sine his last home run.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 27, 2008 4:09 PM CDT   0 recs

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

Take that moneyball haters.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 27, 2008 5:30 PM CDT to parent up   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

Ugh..

Back to Back.

Come on Sox.. clamp down.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 27, 2008 4:38 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...
  1. 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.
  2. Corey Hart has 20 RBI so far this month, which is tied for the second most by any N.L. player.
  3. 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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

and a pop-up from Prince to end the first.

by ol Pete on Jun 27, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

uh-oh

Dinger from Casilla

by ol Pete on Jun 27, 2008 7:21 PM CDT   0 recs

McClung looking ragged.

by ol Pete on Jun 27, 2008 7:22 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

followed by a walk

by ol Pete on Jun 27, 2008 7:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

mmm Beer

P.S. why the hate?;)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 27, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

1 run

still a ballgame

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 27, 2008 7:32 PM CDT   0 recs

you said it

by ol Pete on Jun 27, 2008 7:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

especially now

HART!!!!!!!!!!

is there a way to get a Heart shape appear?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 27, 2008 7:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

<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 to parent up   0 recs

less than three, O-M-G

Love computer fantasy?

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by TheJay on Jun 27, 2008 7:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

XKCD! <3

I love that comic. It needs more baseball, though. ^_-

by morineko on Jun 27, 2008 7:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

how about

back to back to back?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 27, 2008 7:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

damn

worth a shot;) even though I’m game delayed

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 27, 2008 7:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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

3TO!

God I love him so much…

by SgtClueLs 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

1 - 0 Royals

Bases juiced.. 1 Out.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 27, 2008 7:47 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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

This one?

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by TheJay on Jun 27, 2008 7:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yes

THAT ryan braun, sans J

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 27, 2008 7:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

such a subtle hint

as always :)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 27, 2008 8:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

bunter number two veered wide to avoid a tag

by ol Pete on Jun 27, 2008 8:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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?

by SgtClueLs on Jun 27, 2008 8:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

true

gagne’s coming back, eh?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 27