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Game Thread #101: Brewers (57-43) at Cardinals (57-45)

Mordecai_brown_tiny by Jeff Sackmann on in Game Threads

Matchup is CC Sabathia and Braden Looper.  This is Looper's third start against the Crew this year; his first one was pretty good and his second wasn't as strong.  Of course, it doesn't matter much what Looper does, since the offense will try to stay quiet so that Bill Hall can hit the game-winner in the 9th.

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

Go Brewers!

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Speaking of Hall

He’s starting again, so I wonder if he’ll see an inside pitch or two for taking his time out of the box on his home runs. Weeks is leading off again and Hart is back, too, batting fifth as usual. box

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by TheJay on Jul 23, 2008 5:29 PM CDT   0 recs

so, Cinci killer, Cardinals killer...

Is the secret that, when Bill Hall sees red, he…uh, sees red?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 23, 2008 5:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yikes

No trips to Russia for Bill E.!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 23, 2008 6:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

In addition to the complaining about Hall, I think its odd that people get upset that the team untucks their shirts after the game and that the outfielders “celebrate” or do the jump and bump. One guy who complained about the shirts described them as like a bunch of kids after church. Sure buddy.

by ol Pete on Jul 23, 2008 6:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

kids after church

is there a problem with that?;)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 23, 2008 6:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The Brewers

Should act like they’re complete professionals, and at no point should appear to enjoy themselves…it really pisses off Cardinals fans.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 6:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Imagine

guys actually having fun while playing a “kids game”

by Oakland Brewer Fan on Jul 23, 2008 6:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, Hall deserves it...

...since the Brewers aren’t one of the classiest organizations the past two years…

giggling

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 6:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If Sabathia improves his lifetime average to .300 or so

With another HR or two in July/August do you move him to the 8th, or even 7th spot ala Dontrell Willis for the end of the season?

I know the Zambrano is a good hitter but have never moved him up, but Ned has experiemented a lot with the lineup and it wouldn’t surprise me as CC is a legitimate hitter it seems

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

by Kyguy922 on Jul 23, 2008 5:39 PM CDT   0 recs

I want to see him bat 2nd

with Corey in the leadoff spot. Greatest combined height and/or weight in the top two spots in the order in baseball history. (Probably.)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 23, 2008 5:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Second Looper game link incorrect

Should be this one below

His second game wasn’t as strong

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

by Kyguy922 on Jul 23, 2008 5:43 PM CDT   0 recs

Robinaid

I drank a glass since I’ll be leaving for soccer around 7:30. I’ll make sure to enjoy another before leaving, hopefully it does the trick.

It’s six 2 even and delicious.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 23, 2008 6:03 PM CDT   0 recs

Worth mentioning

in BP postseason odds, Crew is up to 69%, including 33% of taking the Central. I know I’ve said this before, but keep in mind that those probably underestimate our chances, since they are based on performance for the entire season, and we improved our team more than any other team is likely to.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 23, 2008 6:18 PM CDT   0 recs

Jenkins doing his part

to make sure the Mets aren’t going to push for the wildcard. Just hit a tying HR in the 2nd.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 23, 2008 6:40 PM CDT   0 recs

Jeffress pitching tonight.

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 6:48 PM CDT   0 recs

4th Best on Road in MLB

Wow. Is Ned letting them out at night?

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 23, 2008 7:08 PM CDT   0 recs

Will this game ever start? I’ve got the flu and the only keeping me awake is waiting to see me some CC

...went down with like 14 bucks, and woke up with like 16 grand.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 7:12 PM CDT   0 recs

Flu

maybe you should come home from vacation once in a while so you won’t get sick!

by molitorfan on Jul 23, 2008 7:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If I end my vacation...

the terrorists win

...went down with like 14 bucks, and woke up with like 16 grand.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

This seems like a good matchup

Looper/Sabathia is solidly in our favor, but it’s not so ridiculous as to tempt karmic retribution for our confidence (Rusch/Sheets).

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:16 PM CDT   0 recs

12th

Seattle and the Bill Hall (seeing red) Sox are in the 12th

by molitorfan on Jul 23, 2008 7:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Ah, that was a satisfying double

Durham inspired him to bloop it just like that!

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT   0 recs

Agreed

Rickie’s rising SLG again attributed to the acquisiton.

by Et tu Brewte on Jul 23, 2008 7:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not all doubles are created equal

Some should be triples ;)

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT   0 recs

Rickie

Lines it right at people but gets a double off a blooper.

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by TheJay on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT   0 recs

Don't give Rock any excuse to say it all evens out

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'll say

Should be a run

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 23, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

FSN Midwest

points out Braun is 1-11 in the series.

by molitorfan on Jul 23, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

Dang…the Brewers better get some runs tonight or the Nyquil’s gonna take over pretty soon

...went down with like 14 bucks, and woke up with like 16 grand.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 7:25 PM CDT   0 recs

Hey kids

How’s everyone doing tonight? I’m bored, have a free trial of extra innings on my cable, and you guys have always been hospitable, so here I am. The Reds already won this afternoon and I have a sixer of cold beer, so I’m a happy boy. Go Brewers and screw TLR!

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2008 7:25 PM CDT   0 recs

What kind of beer?

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Cheap, sadly

Six 16 oz Budweiser for $5 was too good to pass up.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2008 7:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Against the Cards?

Bud?

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 23, 2008 7:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, really

You can’t sit here and drink our enemy’s beer.

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn

My bad, didn’t even think about it.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2008 7:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And just to save a buck...

for shame, sir, for shame

...went down with like 14 bucks, and woke up with like 16 grand.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 7:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Enjoy

Staring at that “Busch Stadium” sign behind the plate…

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 23, 2008 7:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Of course

Bud is now a German company, so there’s that.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2008 7:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Whatev

They’re either with us or against us, I say.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2008 7:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmm

Maybe the European influence will make it taste less like horse-piss

...went down with like 14 bucks, and woke up with like 16 grand.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 7:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Or Stella

Or Becks….

Do you guys get any Australian beer over there apart from the occasional replacement level Fosters?

by Braun Holio on Jul 23, 2008 8:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, Cooper's

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 8:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Excellent.

The Pale Ale which you have to give a little shake to distribute the yeast?

by Braun Holio on Jul 23, 2008 8:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And the Foster's we get is made in Canada, FWIW

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 8:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We don't even get Fosters here...

Wherever it is made, it is still made from a recipe that should never have been exported.

by Braun Holio on Jul 23, 2008 8:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Man, I used to work for a Bud distributor, and those things were the bane of my existence

Used to pop on the metal racks all the time. Always got old, too, because nobody drinks Bud here.

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It's Braden Looper

If they play for one run every inning, they’ll win.

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by TheJay on Jul 23, 2008 7:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow

I didn’t realize Kendall leads the majors in starts by a catcher

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 23, 2008 7:29 PM CDT   0 recs

How often do you think Maddux forgets to click the pitch counter? I bet he spaces out all the time and just catches up from the stadium boards.

by sheeter on Jul 23, 2008 7:30 PM CDT   0 recs

I like the twirl by CC there…like an elephant doing ballet

...went down with like 14 bucks, and woke up with like 16 grand.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 7:30 PM CDT   0 recs

Red Killer coming up...

If only the Card’s starting pitcher was named “Drago”

...went down with like 14 bucks, and woke up with like 16 grand.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 7:33 PM CDT   0 recs

I was happy to see him give someone else the business for once

Our collective asses were getting sore. On aside, what’s Weeks’ line since the Durham trade? Seems like he’s been doing better. :)

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2008 7:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

understatement

...went down with like 14 bucks, and woke up with like 16 grand.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 23, 2008 7:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

All work and no play...

this Extra Innings commercial is more annoying than a Cubs fan 12 Old Styles into his day.

by molitorfan on Jul 23, 2008 7:33 PM CDT   0 recs

damage free first

that’ll pay them back.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 23, 2008 7:35 PM CDT   0 recs

One drawback

I have the STL announcers, would rather have Euck.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2008 7:36 PM CDT   0 recs

You know

I should know that, really. Forgive me, for I am an idiot.

sig lines are for suckas

by jch24 on Jul 23, 2008 7:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I work in radio as much as I work in anything else

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not Jay, TheJay

Touchy subject.

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Who's doing the touching?

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by TheJay on Jul 23, 2008 7:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And you guys honestly wondered where I was?

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Jul 24, 2008 8:56 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think you mean OO-ecker

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that guy was really silly

Everybody knows that if it was really pronounced OO-ecker, he’d spell it Uëcker.

by Zeyes on Jul 23, 2008 7:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

But you don't have an e umlaut

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

by battlekow on Jul 23, 2008 7:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

whenever umlauts come up in conversation

I am reminded of the umlaut over the “n” in Spinal Tap.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 23, 2008 7:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs