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Game Thread #118: Nats (44-73) at Brewers (66-51)

Mordecai_brown_tiny by Jeff Sackmann on in Game Threads

Washington Nationals @ Milwaukee Brewers


Fun fact: Since the All-Star break, the Crew is 14-8.  Sure, half of those losses came consecutively against the Cubs, but I can handle this sort of second half performance.  As a side note, I'm rooting against the Dodgers, just for the novelty of having that many more August games against sub-500 teams.  LA is currently 58-58.

I've been steering clear of predictions lately, but I feel pretty confident about something this afternoon: Manny Parra is not going to throw a complete-game shutout.

The matchup this afternoon is Parra and John Lannan, who has been the bright spot in the Nats rotation.  Lannan is 6-11, but that reflects more on his teammates than himself.  His ERA is 3.55, and while his peripherals don't support that, his xFIP is still a respectable 4.36.

Game time is 1:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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Hmph

Every time Jeff makes a prediction, God kills a kitten.

"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 Aug 10, 2008 11:10 AM CDT   0 recs

run kitty! run!

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 12:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, speaking of images...

This is from last night’s loss to the Cardinals.

"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 Aug 10, 2008 11:18 AM CDT   0 recs

ha!

"I wore 37 in Tampa... my brother Marcus wore 37... my brother Sam wore 73... my nieces and nephews wear 37... It's a family thing." McClung

by Jamie in LA on Aug 10, 2008 12:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Anyone else notice the doorman had a big flag he flew?

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 12:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I am curious to see how Manny comes out

I picture him looking over at Prince at first who is giving him the evil eye and making the throat cutting gesture lol

My personal feeling is that Manny will come out with a sense of purpose to show he has moved on.

Prince will hit for the cycle as a way of showing Manny is an ok guy ;)

Heading out to Miller Park right now

Go Brewers

If Loving CC is wrong I do not want to be right

by WSB Chris on Aug 10, 2008 11:26 AM CDT   0 recs

Oh ye of little faith.

Parra will not only throw a complete game shut-out, but a no-hitter as well!
Prince will be the first to congratulate him with their new handshake: “The Chokeslam”

Wait, what?

by NoahJ on Aug 10, 2008 11:46 AM CDT   0 recs

Who becomes our backup outfielder?

Branyan or Hall? Branyan has played extensively in the OF over his career.

by oconnobe on Aug 10, 2008 12:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Counsell

Or maybe Kendall :)

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Aug 10, 2008 12:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought Counsell as well

then I found he has never played OF in his career. I’m sure he could do it, though … the grit factor.

by oconnobe on Aug 10, 2008 12:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Graffanino!

I would think it would be Branyan, in reality.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by jihad on Aug 10, 2008 12:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Heh

This batting stance guy is really good.

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 12:43 PM CDT   0 recs

yeah

this year’s Counsell wasn’t good

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 1:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

It's only been like 19ish hours since they pulled him out

I doubt it’s improved that much during such a short period of time. Maybe it’s even gotten worse…

You never know when supermodels are around

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

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 1:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I know, they're so hard to see when they turn sideways

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 1:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

LF bat three!! WOMAN!!

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 1:13 PM CDT   0 recs

poor cave man impression, sorry.

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 1:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Rickie does

a nice caveman though

The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 1:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

me like strike out! legs made concrete!

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 1:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

This game is taking FOREVER!

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT   0 recs

Man, Belliard is a sausage

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 1:36 PM CDT   0 recs

I was looking forward to Dmitri Young hitting a dribbler against CC and seeing all three converging…

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Do you think Belliard and Young imagine each others as random ballpark fair?

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

tough question…

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 1:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Nachos and Dippin Dots!

The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

RISP Dammit

The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 1:51 PM CDT   0 recs

Hiram Bithom?

It’s definitely Hiram Birthorn.

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:04 PM CDT   0 recs

Bill stealing TheJay's comment about Willie Harris' batting helmet

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:13 PM CDT   0 recs

I’d like to comment on the people who wear the mini-helmet their cheese fries come in, but I don’t know what to say.

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 2:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Too easy

More like they’re a few fries short of a mini-helmet combo meal…

which is too easy too, but I figured I shouldn’t criticize without at least offering another option

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

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 2:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Lannan .032 hitter

I am illogically fearful

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 2:13 PM CDT   0 recs

NO HITTER JINXXXX!!!!

"I wore 37 in Tampa... my brother Marcus wore 37... my brother Sam wore 73... my nieces and nephews wear 37... It's a family thing." McClung

by Jamie in LA on Aug 10, 2008 2:17 PM CDT   0 recs

Two walks for Mike Rivera?

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Third time in his career that's happened

First two were in 2006.

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh, and one in each of those was intentional

So this is the most patient day of Mike Rivera’s career.

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

(in what has been a very patient season, for other reasons)

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Also, he had just two walks all year this year

But thanks to the Undead Jason Kendall, they’ve come in only 51 ABs.

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Rivera has only played in 17 games including today

13 as catcher, two at first base, and the other two I assume he pinch hit in

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

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 2:26 PM CDT   0 recs

This season, that is

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

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 2:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Losing 1-0 to the Nationals would be depressing

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:37 PM CDT   0 recs

yep

there’s only one way to ensure we avoid that:

bring in Mota!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 2:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

High socks make you look faster

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:41 PM CDT   0 recs

Rally Cap Risp

The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 2:44 PM CDT   0 recs

The bases are pregnant with potential

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:45 PM CDT   0 recs

"one hit...

one gd dmn hit?!?”

“You can’t say that on the radio”

“It doesn’t matter, no one is listening”

The Chubber Lang Report is back!!!

by Hyatt on Aug 10, 2008 2:50 PM CDT   0 recs

C'mon Manny

make Jeff wrong!

The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 2:52 PM CDT   0 recs

I don't think he has the stamina

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

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Manny or Jeff?

The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 2:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Manny

I have complete confidence in Jeff :)

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

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I was hoping for the complete game part

The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Branyan is way more fun to watch getting outs than Ray.

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT   0 recs

Oh dear

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Aug 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Kearns with his sixth… raises his average to .221…

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Offfft

HAmmered.

Shame, he was pitching so well recently.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT   0 recs

He was one pitch away from getting out of it.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugh

insert Yost cliche here

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 3:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yost and Maddux had him all glued back together

and now he cracked apart again…

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 3:24 PM CDT   0 recs

Sure is nice when the SP

Doesn’t have to let Yost think.

by Flag Up on Aug 10, 2008 3:24 PM CDT   0 recs