Game Thread #95: Reds (46-49) at Brewers (51-43)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 13, 2008 10:57 AM CDT
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PrintThanks to an amazing comeback from the Pirates yesterday, the Brewers stayed within a half game of the wild card lead. It'd be nicer to stay in it by winning a game now and then.
Today, the ball goes back into CC Sabathia's hand, while the Reds turn to Homer Bailey.
Game time is 1:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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Hall starting at third against the righty. I wonder if that’s because Branyan’s 2 for his last 26. Hart also has the day off – Kapler starting in right.
Andy Phillips is starting for the Reds at first and Hairston is in his third position of the series (RF).
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Kendall's 0 for his last 20
I hadn’t noticed that. He hit really well for a month before this stretch.
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i just don't understand
why yost won’t play rivera more.
not only for hitting but to keep kendall from wearing down
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
yes, Rivera needs to play more
I can’t believe he didn’t pinch hit him in the 9th on Friday. Kendall was a free out for the Reds.
Not playing Rivera is one issue
But not pinch hitting is completely another. Really what are the chances that in the little part of the game left that Rivera goes down with an injury? You can’t plan your whole strategy over a 0.01% chance.
by dixieflatline on Jul 13, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
But what are the odds that Rivera hits into a triple play?
You really can’t just throw these ideas out there without considering all the possible downsides.
by Marty McSuperFly on Jul 13, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly;) look at the game logs, suggested Rivera pinch-hit for Kendall or the pitcher
several times about a month ago
it’s really a no-brainer. if rivera manages to get the lead/tie AND get injured in the process (or the next half inning), Craig Counsell is on our depth charts for catcher and Joe Dillon could probably stand in in a pinch. If he gets injured that AB, game is over anyway, call up a warm body from AA/AAA.
sure, Counsell’d probably just let the pitcher throw whatever they wanted, but they would probably be able to block the ball provided it didn’t have too much vertical movement. Ie, catching gagne would be a snap.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Kendall's started 140+ games a lot in his career
So he might not be wearing down.
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He may play more after the rotation change
From what I can tell, Kendall is catching Parra and McClung because he’s coaching them through learning how to pitch better. Sheets and Sabathia already know how to pitch. I haven’t heard about Kendall working with Bush.
...or not
Stated during the broadcast that Kendall will be catching Sabathia exclusively as well to teach him about the NL teams he’ll be facing.
is this hart's first day off this season?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 13, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
double switch
maybe he can actually come in on a double switch today instead of getting removed by Nedly.
carlos marmol replacing wood on the all star roster
i hope he doesn’t get into the game
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
There was some talke he might be optioned to AAA after yesterday
That would be awesome if a cubs AAA player got to play in the all star game. I mean the Cubs got robbed with now only 8 players named to the roster. I mean if Marmol and his ERA over 4 is on the team then shouldn’t Howry/Cotts/Lieber/Wuetrz be there too? What about DeRosa, Theriot and Fontentot? They should have had like 14 players
by dixieflatline on Jul 13, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
what does lou pinella
know about clint hurdle…
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Marmol was chosen by the players
He had the next highest number of votes amongst relief pitchers in the players vote so that is why was chosen to replace Wood
nice move
CC drills patterson to set up the triple play.
by Marty McSuperFly on Jul 13, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions
is the crowd amped
or is sabathia? seems he’s struggled in the start of both games.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 13, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's a question to pass the time
What is wrong with a political commercial that begins with talking about a candidate’s commitment to the environment, and ends with solutions like lowering the gas tax and increasing off-shore drilling?
by Marty McSuperFly on Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions
I think he's hoping to channel PT Barnum
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 13, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
If they're going to play these things 1,287 times per day
I would like for them to be internally consistent.
by Marty McSuperFly on Jul 13, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Showing Hart in the dugout
I wonder if Corey Hart’s trip to New York will be anything like the movie The Cowboy Way? That would be cool.
by Marty McSuperFly on Jul 13, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions
on the sac fly in the 2nd
why wasn’t CC backing up Kendall, but rather functioning as an ineffectual cutoff man?
huh
Did you guys know CC hit a home run this year? They just showed a clip of it, and I swear I’ve never seen it before
by Marty McSuperFly on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
w00t!
Make it a home run highlight reel
by Marty McSuperFly on Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
okay
what was fielder doing to hall in the dugout on that?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That a way Rickie
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
from an article
here
“The last time the Pirates came back from a six-run deficit to win was July 3, 2005, at Milwaukee, where they trailed, 8-2, heading into the seventh to win, 11-10, in nine innings. “
So get that iphone
to go do something about the lack of offense!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
It's raining
down here in Atlanta so I have an excuse ;-))
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Actually
I think Sabathia brought his run support
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
More classic Rickie!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
I bet..
Y’all can tell me what happened faster than Gameday…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, close
But Gameday won…though I did give it a bit of a head start.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Severe
Grit shortage, need a major shipment of KUG to Miller Park!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Shrimpy...
it helps to swing the bat…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
time for me to get a concept
and realize that Rickie is our run-scorer
more clutch hitting
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Whoops
Looked like I picked the wrong time to get some work done…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
Not to nitpick
But what’s the point of resting the bullpen before the All-Star break?
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
well, I guess we have the advantage there…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
The Crew
would be letting CC pitch for a complete game win if Rickie knew how to run the bases!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Hope you guys are enjoying this … this is the Vintage Sabathia, regardless of what the announcers say.
He’s not completely dominating … but he’s a horse … and he’s a warrior.
With all the hype, unfortunately, I was expecting something different—but you’re right. He’s a lot like Ben Sheets, and I’m happy with having the left-handed Ben Sheets around.
CC!
For Governor of the Universe!
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
Can we have
a team of 9 Sabathia’s now the we traded LaPorta!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
2000%
With the amount of grit coming up
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
They need him
to win home field for the NL…obviously
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
walk kendall to get to counsell?
he’s mr. clutch and the bases are loaded
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
THE WIZARD OF WHITEFISH BAY
COMES THROUGH!
And Cordero gets the loss, I believe.
Coffee is for closers
Nope
The guy who is responsible for the winning run gets the loss.
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The perils of having o’s between your C’s…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heard a rumor
That we’re looking to acquire Coco Crisp? We want a three-pack of C.C.’s?
:-P
If he's the Prince, then I'm the King.
Ned had a fever
and the only cure was more Counsell.
And more good news!
We gained a game on the Pirates
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 13, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions
cubs lose!
just watched the highlights on mlb.com
i watched most of the game but didnt hear much. brian anderson is a total moron….calling cc’s 80 mph bender a “cutter” repeatedly. He is truly awful.
Apparently,
CC calls that pitch a cutter so they were only calling it that because of his response. They made reference to that point a couple of times.
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Chicago
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Cincinnati
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Houston
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Milwaukee
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Pittsburgh
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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