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Game Thread #100: Brewers (56-43) at Cardinals (57-44)

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Winning streaks are fun!  Well, at least the parts of the winning streaks that don't involve coughing up a one-run lead in the ninth thanks to little-league quality defense.  The rest is good, though!

Tonight's matchup is Jeff Suppan vs. Kyle Lohse, otherwise known as "Object lesson #672 on why Dave Duncan saves the Cardinals millions." St. Louis passed on signing Suppan, and in his place, they brought in guys like Lohse.  I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop, but Lohse is currently sporting a 3.35 ERA, including 2.35 in his last seven starts.  That span even includes the Tigers, Red Sox, and Phillies.

Game time is 7:15 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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Lohse is almost the exception in St. Louis, isn't he?

A starting pitcher who came to STL as a starter.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 4:32 PM CDT   0 recs

pitch f/x

hey, dixie, i just used your pitch f/x web tool, and your ‘07, and ‘08 player cards to see that kyle lohse’s slider is much improved over last year. it’s an excellent out pitch versus right handed hitters. awesome resource, thanks again.

hey, brewers, i just used dixie’s pitch f/x stuff to scout kyle lohse. nasty slider, it’s coming low and away with two strikes, don’t be afraid to take it, cause nobody is hitting it hard. best to get the 91 mph fastball before kyle gets you to two strikes. lefties, watch out for the changeup, you’ll get that instead of the slider.

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by jacob on Jul 22, 2008 4:37 PM CDT   0 recs

Thanks, that is what it is there for

I wonder if the Brewers might be using the tool for advanced scouting. Nah…

I just got back from watch Tim Beckham hack mightily at some change up all night. He also had a very lazy play in the field. I am starting to wonder abot him.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 8:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not that Beckham is supposed to be as good as him, but that sounds like what people said about Justin Upton in his first season

Of course, even if Upton was a good comp for Beckham, that’s a classic logic error, and I hate when people do that in arguments. “Well, Tom Glavine was terrible when he first came up, much worse than Brian Bannister was, so I don’t see why Bannister can’t become a HOFer.” Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration, but only a slight one.

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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 8:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Speaking of Glavine

The starter for the P-Rays today was Matthew Moore big lefty who was consistently throwing 91-93 but litterally every off speed pitch was up in the zone. He had absolutely no location with either his slider or change up. He was getting hit all over and the four P-Ray errors in four innings weren’t helping much either.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 8:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha, Bannister isn't even left-handed

Worse comp than I even intended.

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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 8:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah I hear you

The TB rookie team is really a mess. Throwing to wrong bases. Stupid baserunning errors. The who team is super toolsy with almost no skills. The fact that Beckham has started to not get in front of grounders and swinging at every pitch he saw today (all 4 in a rain shortened game) can’t be a good sign.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 8:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

How did Beckham's brother look?

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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 8:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wasn't even in the lineup today

He has looked terrible at the plate but good in the field (relative to the other players).

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 8:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Weird, he actually got promoted

I kind of just assumed they drafted him just to keep him with Tim for awhile, though I guess a 17th round pick is a little high to spend on a nepotista (nepotisto?)

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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 8:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh I missed that

I guess it just happened so I shouldn’t feel so bad.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 8:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow Jeremy wasn't even hitting well and got promoted

I wonder if they thought he was a bad influence or what. I mean he was old for the league but still.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 8:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Stupid Mota and his fear of stairs

Here’s hoping he slams his right hand in a taxi door after the game tonite.

by Getting Yosted on Jul 22, 2008 5:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If that happened, it would turn out that he had just signed a two year extension with a hefty raise.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 5:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We have to be the only team for whom nRotation == nBullpen

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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 5:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

lineups

2b Weeks
ss Hardy
lf Bruan
1b Fielder
rf Kapler
3b Hall
cf Cameron
c Kendall
p Suppan

haven’t seen a cardinals lineup yet.

YoGanna win with Gallardo on the mound.

by Griswald on Jul 22, 2008 5:22 PM CDT   0 recs

hmmm

Hall hits the game winning home run, and now he’s starting against a RHP.

Maybe we’re just lucky Mota isn’t getting the start tonight…

Steve
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by stigmo on Jul 22, 2008 5:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And Rickie had the big HR to get the early lead, so we’re very lucky Mota isn’t starting. Maybe he’s the new closer.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 5:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, I guess if LaRussa puts in a lefty reliever and then comes back to a righty, we’ll have all kinds of guys ready and able to come off the bench.

Maybe Ned’s genius is above our powers of comprehension.

Steve
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by stigmo on Jul 22, 2008 5:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

money on

Gagne to close tonight (assuming lead).

Torres 3-4 days in a row, including multiple innings yesterday.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 5:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Handcuffed bullpen due to the McBush platoon, day 2

Steve
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by stigmo on Jul 22, 2008 5:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He started against a RHP yesterday too

I suspect him getting the start is partially because Branyan hasn’t been hitting well for a few weeks.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 5:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

No Durham???

I’m confused… why trade for Durham but keep him on the bench?

by AndyB83 on Jul 22, 2008 5:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I asked myself this all day Sunday

Yost cleared it up with this quote “He’s (Rickie) working his way up. He’s getting better in all phases of his game. For me, he has never underachieved because he never achieved up here. How can you say he has underachieved?”

I love our manager, Its all crystal clear now why Rickie is going to get more starts than Durham…

by Scooter82 on Jul 22, 2008 6:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Arizona just snagged Rauch

Hopefuly he’ll be able to make an impact before the series with the Cubs is over.

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by SRB on Jul 22, 2008 5:45 PM CDT   0 recs

I only briefly glanced at the guy Arizona gave up, but he looked like a pretty nice 2b AAA player who might be close to moving up. Maybe he’s the guy Melvin was rumored to be talking to Arizona about.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 6:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Freeview for MLB Extra Innings - TWC

For those with TWC, free preview continues.

Here are your games with importance to our beloved Crew.

Atlanta Florida: 6pm - 887<br />Phillies Mets: 6pm – 882
Cubs @ DBacks 8:30pm – 889 (Also on WGN 9)

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 6:00 PM CDT   0 recs

Woah.. @ made it nuts.

Atlanta vs Florida: 6pm – 887
Phillies vs Mets: 6pm – 882
Cubs vs DBacks 8:30pm – 889 (Also on WGN)

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 6:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'll stick to the D'Backs broadcast.

Hate the Cubs & love me some Daron

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 7:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Agreed

Hate listening to Len & Bob

by Scooter82 on Jul 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Someone just mentioned momentum on Brewers live

Smoke is coming out of Ned’s ears

by Scooter82 on Jul 22, 2008 6:57 PM CDT   0 recs

Bill's scouting report - first pitch strike

first three batters all look like they’re taking

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT   0 recs

Well....

Suppan”s back.

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jul 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

damn

1-0 cards

"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve

by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

Good thing we activated Soup

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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

might be an early night for sup

if he can’t get his pitches down…

"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve

by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

real nice play by weeks

take that durham!

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by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 7:25 PM CDT   0 recs

Glad Durham wasn't playing 2B for that one

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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 7:25 PM CDT   0 recs

i love good fundamental defense...

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by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 7:25 PM CDT   0 recs

Goddamnit Prince

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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT   0 recs

Prince..

Offft that was some bad D.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 7:26 PM CDT   0 recs

The Brewers doing theie own

“who”s on first?” routine on defense there. Slightly less funny though….

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by Adam P on Jul 22, 2008 7:27 PM CDT   0 recs

This

is why Suppan should be in the bullpen

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 7:27 PM CDT   0 recs

In Chicago

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Fair enough.

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 7:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Can we put Suppan back on the DL now

Stupid Soup is being a buzz kill

Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.

by WSB Chris on Jul 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT   0 recs

What are the chances

Suppan throws five scoreless after this and winds up with a quality start?

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT   0 recs

SO....

You’re saying he’s got a chance!!!

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by Adam P on Jul 22, 2008 7:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

“Samsonite!”

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It was on the briefcase the whole time

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 7:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Are you thinking that might happen?

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 7:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

he lives in the future

so it already has

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by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 7:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, that’s some good news then.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 7:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

So, then the pressure’s all on STL. Cool.

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 7:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

better than my blood pressure up for no reason.

by Flag Up on Jul 22, 2008 7:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It could

Maybe he was a bit rusty from being on the DL and he’ll settle down now. Probably not likely, but possible.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 7:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I was wondering last night whether Seth was gonna stink it up and that turned out pretty well. Bush seems to do that once in a while.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 7:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

True....

but if Lohse continues like this, 2 runs for STL will puh-lenty.

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jul 22, 2008 7:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

good call Jay

chances, in retrospect, are about 1/1

Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.

by nuclearbrewer on Jul 22, 2008 9:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

of QS, yes. of 0 runs, no;)

but i will definitely take it…now.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 9:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

A well executed play at first base

seems like we rarely see that

by Scooter82 on Jul 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT   0 recs