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Game Thread #97: Brewers (53-43) at Giants (40-56)

Mordecai_brown_tiny by Jeff Sackmann on

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   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 to parent up   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   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   0 recs

no doubt

guess I’ll be relying on Bob and Jim today. Uek: please keep the warning track hr calls to a minimum today? :)

by sheeter on Jul 19, 2008 3:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I concur

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2008 3:18 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

Maybe a small sales feature for MLBtv?

by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 3:27 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 jihad on Jul 19, 2008 3:31 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   0 recs

nevermind

Just on mlb.com mainpage… but you can find it by other ways

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2008 3:20 PM CDT to parent up   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   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 jihad on Jul 19, 2008 3:24 PM CDT   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 to parent up   0 recs

*corrected

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:30 PM CDT to parent up   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 jihad on Jul 19, 2008 3:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

and Zarraga DHing

that seems appropriate.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 19, 2008 3:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

5-0 Padres!

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:27 PM CDT   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   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 jihad on Jul 19, 2008 3:37 PM CDT   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

Sheets!

He’s just raking these days

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 19, 2008 3:42 PM CDT   0 recs

Getting pointers from CC?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 19, 2008 3:42 PM CDT   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   0 recs

Sheets

Taking notes from CC

by ksbrewer on Jul 19, 2008 3:43 PM CDT   0 recs

Gameday

With no TV or blackout will gameday put up video highlights?

by ksbrewer on Jul 19, 2008 3:44 PM CDT   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   0 recs

Braun doubles

Nice.

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 3:58 PM CDT   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   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

tie game

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 4:18 PM CDT   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   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   0 recs

bases clogged, Pujols up… could be ugly

by ol Pete on Jul 19, 2008 4:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs