Game Thread #97: Brewers (53-43) at Giants (40-56)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 19, 2008 12:30 PM CDT
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Nice feeling, right? We have an ace pitch one night, and then another ace goes the next day. This afternoon's matchup is Ben Sheets and Jonathan Sanchez. Sanchez has come a long way since his 4-inning, 7-run outing against the Brewers the opening week of the season--he's got a sub-4.00 ERA and hasn't allowed more than three runs in a start in more than a month.
Of course, Sheets is pretty good, too.
Game time is 3:15 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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Batting Practice
FSN is showing the game where Prince hit his 50th home run last season. Two things I completely missed when I watched this game last season:
1) Rock mocking Tony LaRussa for batting the pitcher 8th.
2) The Dodge player of the game? Not Prince Fielder who hit two 2 run home runs and his 50th of the season. It was Jeff Suppan, who had a very good game (8 IP 1 ER)...but, um…yeah…perhaps the record setter should’ve gotten the nod?
Good times…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 19, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i missed rock mocking larussa too
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jul 19, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
matt laporta
on this week in baseball right now
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jul 19, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
should have seen this coming
but I didn’t. Game is not on tv.
by sheeter on Jul 19, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A Sheets game and an away game
bah… humbug
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This might be little like me complaining that the Google Maps Street View feature doesn't work in Canada...
But isn’t it a little ridiculous that not every game is on TV? I mean, why not? Is this the dark ages? Aren’t Rock and BA already there? What’s the hold up? It’s not like they miss a radio broadcast here and there.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 19, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe a small sales feature for MLBtv?
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can't watch the game on mlb.tv anyway
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's about FOX
FOX refuses to let FSN games broadcast during the FOX Saturday baseball game. So it’s stupid of the Giants to schedule a game conflicting with that, too.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 19, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh...
From the people who brought you NFL Sunday Ticket only available on DirecTV…gotta love the “Give the customer less product” business model.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 19, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The history of media actually is the exact opposite
There is so much coverage these days it is incredible… more games available ever in the history of sports… when you get one game that is unavailable, you are so used to watching you forget the days when 30 games were on Tv
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday still showing delayed
but game has started
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
alright JJ!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cody Scarpetta 6IP, 5 K, 3 H, 0 ER for BRRROK
Eggs gives up 2 runs in 2 innings. Hopefully both are moved up to Helena soon.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 19, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Correct box score
Scarpetta only threw 2 IP, 2 H, 1 K.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*corrected
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's weird, it said that just a minute ago
apparently they screwed it up.
Anyway, Bueno, was, umm, good. :)
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 19, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Zarraga DHing
that seems appropriate.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 19, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-0 Padres!
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This inning is why we need a lead off hitter that gets on
When your lead off can’t get on, 2 hits go for naught
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dick Groch alert!
Huston Street just came into the game for the A’s at Yankee Stadium.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 19, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And blew the save
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully lowering what the A's can ask for him in a trade!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is anyone here actually watching the game?
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if by "game"
you mean “the whiteboard above my desk”...
yes, yes I am.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 19, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have the special markers that smell like fruits?
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no.
but maybe I should consider that. when I used to teach classes, the whiteboard markers would always give me headaches.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 19, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
But I am listening to Uke and Jim, watching Red Sox/Angels, and keeping tabs on SD-St Louis via Gameday…so…not too bad for a Saturday afternoon.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 19, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His last RBI double, earlier this year.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets!
He’s just raking these days
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 19, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting pointers from CC?
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 19, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm looking forward to squeeze play already
Benny with a double RBI
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday
With no TV or blackout will gameday put up video highlights?
by ksbrewer on Jul 19, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They just showed Benny's double on Fox
Looked very similar to the one in Houston earlier this year.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun doubles
Nice.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Six K's for Sanchez
My fantasy team rejoices but my heart does not.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hah, Powell read my mind
Brewers fishing.
by Flag Up on Jul 19, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
After all, they're family men, fishermen, and boaters
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Crazy Crab bobblehead from last night
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Power of the BH.
Or do the Giants normally draw well? Sold out last night.
by Flag Up on Jul 19, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attendance: 1,630,784 (8th of 16)
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(not bad, considering how offensive they are)
last year: Attendance: 3,223,215 (5th of 16)
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing Baseball town
When you stop and think of all the other things there are to do in Frisco but they still go to the games.
Even on a night like last night where I saw people wearing scarves to a July baseball game
Hell of a town.
Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.
by WSB Chris on Jul 19, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sexson
up with a chance to win the game in the 10th inning.
by oconnobe on Jul 19, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another quality Jim Powell sermon
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Needs some music to bookend it though.
Imagine what the guy is like when he can really speak his mind.
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeezus.
Where the hell have I been today?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 19, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not at work...
So, drunk.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhhhh. Right.
Drinking
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 19, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What will end up ahead
Sanchez K’s or Brewer hits? currently 7-6 in favour of K’s
by Saltire on Jul 19, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He has 8 k's
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also has 69 pitches already
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry Sheets had only come up to bat when I posted
by Saltire on Jul 19, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't let the future happen again!
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well... um.. okay
but that might be tricky
It always seems to be one step ahead of me
by Saltire on Jul 19, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tie game
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Feels like the Crew should be losing,
Guess we are now
by Flag Up on Jul 19, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, Omar Vizquel just hit an RBI single?
Off Ben Sheets?
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards have the sacks loaded with 1 out.
Could be real rough inning for my Fantasy team in Ben and Wolf.
by Flag Up on Jul 19, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bases clogged, Pujols up… could be ugly
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice 9 pitch AB- Billy.
How about a 3 run Bomb, Cammy.
by Flag Up on Jul 19, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Is Yabu Japanese for “I give up?”
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 19, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I do not believe the Japanse have a word for that.
They just say it in French ;)
Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.
by WSB Chris on Jul 19, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, it's a manage-off!
Ned, Bruce, on your marks…get set…
...it’s a close game, there are several innings left to play. Do you bring in:
a) your worst reliever
b) someone who might get multiple outs
If you said (a), you win today’s manage-off!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 19, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Carlos wasn’t warmed up yet or there was some confidence building strategy involved in not bringing him a batter or two earlier.
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
splash hit says Jim
He was certainly excited
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey stealing third with no outs
He must never have heard Bill’s TV broadcast.
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a lower throw and a swifter tag
would have had him. the throw was there far before he got to the bag.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 19, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take a Kendall out
Yay CV for another inning.
by Flag Up on Jul 19, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would let CV bat.
I don’t trust anybody out in the Pen in the 8th
by Flag Up on Jul 19, 2008 5:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They said Riske was heading out to the bullpen earlier and then probably Torres for the ninth.
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heard that also.
Hope it works out in the 8th.
by Flag Up on Jul 19, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I loved the speculation about the conversation
between Yabu, Molina, and the pitching coach- he says that Molina is fluent in Espanol, and Yabu doesn’t speak English, and the pitching coach speaks Italian.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 19, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Hinshaw is the proverbial white flag
nice gameday picture though
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was worried about this one for a while
Hopefully Lincecum isn’t sharp tomorrow and Manny is.
by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to pick the Sheeters up boys.
Go Astros!
by Flag Up on Jul 19, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well we have won the 2 games with our aces pitching
Albeit one not pitching that well.
Now lets see if we can beat the Giants ace tomorrow..
by Saltire on Jul 19, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For some quick comedy relief
Watch MLB.com’s Gameday highlight of Fielder’s home run. Powell screams “and he sends the sailboats scurrying!” as the camera swivels to show an area of the water virtually void of any boats whatsoever.
No Bonds, no sailboats I guess
by Tick on Jul 19, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
truely an impressive shot
the right fielder didn’t even budge…just turned around and watched
i didn’t even see any fans making a leaping attempt..
just powerful as hell.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 19, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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