Game Thread #159: Brewers (77-81) at Rockies (90-68)
by Kyle Lobner on Oct 1, 2009 1:36 PM CDT
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PrintMilwaukee Brewers at Colorado Rockies, Oct 1, 2009 2:10 PM CDT
Current Series
Rockies lead the series 2-0
| Tue 09/29 | WP: Matt Belisle (3 - 1) LP: David Weathers (4 - 6) |
5 - 7 loss |
| Wed 09/30 | WP: Jason Hammel (10 - 8) LP: Jeff Suppan (7 - 12) |
6 - 10 loss |
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Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Oct 1, 2009, 2:10 PM CDT Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 10-20 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 50. |
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It's Manny Parra against Aaron Cook at 2:10.
Follow the jump for today's pitching matchup, lineup and conversation on today's game!
Aaron Cook (10-6, 4.32) isn't quite as good as he was last year, when he was an NL All Star, but pitched five shutout innings last time out, after missing over a month. He beat the Brewers on June 11, allowing one run on seven hits with seven strikeouts in six innings.
Manny Parra (11-10, 6.16) is 3-0 in his last four starts, and has posted a 1.88 ERA in three September starts. He's facing the Rockies for the first time this season and trying to finish a pretty rough season with a nice run of quality appearances.
Adam McCalvy has today's lineup, which is just like yesterday's:
Felipe Lopez 2B
Jody Gerut RF
Ryan Braun LF
Prince Fielder 1B
Casey McGehee 3B
Mike Cameron CF
Alcides Escobar SS
Jason Kendall C
Manny Parra LHP
And in the bullpen:
Chris Smith pitched one inning (22 pitches) last night.
John Axford pitched one inning (14 pitches) last night.
Carlos Villanueva pitched two innings (28 pitches) Tuesday.
Claudio Vargas pitched two innings (34 pitches) Tuesday.
Todd Coffey pitched one inning (24 pitches) Tuesday
David Weathers pitched .1 innings (18 pitches) Tuesday.
Trevor Hoffman has not pitched since Saturday.
Mitch Stetter has not pitched since Sunday.
Seth McClung has not pitched since Monday, September 21.
Enjoy the game!
Enjoy the game!
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Brewers lineup
Felipe Lopez 2B
Jody Gerut RF
Ryan Braun LF
Prince Fielder 1B
Casey McGehee 3B
Mike Cameron CF
Alcides Escobar SS
Jason Kendall C
Manny Parra LHP
"my goodness"
Post updated
For lineups and bullpen. Had some technical difficulties (along with a late running lunch), but I think we’re good now.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
hmmmmm
not crazy about Gerut hitting second, though i guess he’s got 5 starts there (.240/ .345/ .480 in 29 total plate appearances). i realize alcides’ OBP isn’t stellar, but i’d like to see them try him closer to the top of the lineup. i hope that’s the plan for next year.
I still prefer him down in the order.
His OBP wouldn’t make him an exceptionally useful top-of-the-order guy, and his speed would be wasted there, because of a fear he’d make outs on the basepaths with the best hitters at the plate.
Down in the order, he may not reach base that often, but he’s free to run as far as his legs will carry him.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
not that Ken Macha would let him anyway
Hs he not been allowed to run, or is he just not running? I mean, we hear so much about his speed and he has 2 SB. I must say, I expected more.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome back
Glad to see you’re amusing yourself with a new avatar and signature.
And I’m not a big fan of having to babysit, but if that’s what it takes to keep you from going back to being obnoxious and repetitive, yes, I will be watching.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
No worries I have learned my lesson
I am total BCB Party line all the time from now on best behavior I promise
Banned for Thought Crimes against BCB lol what joke this site has become
KL is watching
This is the last time I'm going to explain this to you.
Dissenting opinion, presented in a reasonable fashion: Fine. Welcomed. Contributes to the dialogue.
Any opinion, presented in an obnoxious, repetitive fashion: Trolling. Irritates everyone involved.
If you can grasp the difference and stay on the right side of the line, you’re welcome here. If you or anyone else can’t, I’ll ban you. Final warning.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
so much hostility
Jeff would have never banned me :)
Banned for Thought Crimes against BCB lol what joke this site has become
KL is watching
Maybe he should have
Then I wouldn’t have to babysit you.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Must be tough being so uptight all the time
It is amazing how many people you do not see around here anymore just thinking about loud, but I can think of a number of people who lived in these comment threads last year you never see anymore.
But like I said I am not here to fight Cammy will be history in 3 games and I will not have to bitch about him so life will be good and you will happy well as happy as you get.
Its only a game and this is just a blog nothing more nothing less :)
Banned for Thought Crimes against BCB lol what joke this site has become
KL is watching
welp
It is amazing how many people you do not see around here anymore just thinking about loud, but I can think of a number of people who lived in these comment threads last year you never see anymore.
I feel like I’m definitely one of these people
Having troubles with wrapping my mind around Kirbir listening to T.I.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 2, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Instead of just starting Suppan on Sunday ...
Could we start him for our last four games, just to see what happens? Or would that draw an objection from the union?
by Rubie Q on Oct 1, 2009 1:57 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Y'know how the Commissioner's Office watches over spring training lineups to make sure enough "regulars" are playing?
I’m guessing the same people would make a phone call if the Brewers did that.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
A grand slam and a double.
Wow. Not a bad day.
by Rubie Q on Oct 1, 2009 2:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Sending you all lots of love from the West Best Coast…
LET’S GO BREW CREW!!!! Dodger Blue is supporting you today!
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
I bet you wear Remetee, don't you?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yikes
I’m pretty sure that qualifies as excessive aggressiveness. Be nice to the new guy. :-)
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
sorry
the whole “best coast” thing irks me
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, there's only 2 (the Gulf counts as East in my opinion)...
… and the other one has New Jersey. Best ain’t saying much.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Oct 1, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I've seen a couple, never at a game though haha
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
Kind of a lackluster way to say hello. My first MLB game I ever attended was in ‘85 at County Stadium. Tigers vs. Brewers. I went to many other games at County when I would go back to visit family in West Allis, New Berlin, Brookfield and Greendale. I can tell you which places in SoCal actually sell Leinie’s. My mom went to Pulaski High School. Every Christmas I recieve a gift basket from Usinger’s. My cousin’s band has played Summerfest for the last 15 years. So despite my Dodger-centric nomenclature, I have a huge soft spot for Bernie & the Brewers.
And the first place I saw someone wearing Remetee Gear was in the Noah’s Ark parking lot, out in the Dells :-)
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Diving back in trying to avoid the pickoff throw in the tenth Saturday
The one where Helton blocked his hand with his cleats.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
That's the one.
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Prince Fielder leads the Majors in home runs on Thursdays
He’s got 9, and no one else has more than 6 homers on Thursdays.
Does that help anyone?
But where does he rank lifetime against lefthanded hitters whose first name starts with P?
:-)
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Kendall to SF?
not a Kendall rumor, just a columnist throwing something at the wall
The guess in SF is that Bengie Molina won’t be back and Buster Posey is “almost” ready, but not quite.
Are the Giants really dumb enough to try that?
I mean, I know they’ve given Edgar Renteria a full, helpless season, but having a 7-8-9 of Renteria, Kendall, pitcher would be mind-blowingly worthless.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
they've done lots of other dumb stuff before
Signing Kendall would be right up their alley o’ stupid.
they’ve done lots of other dumb stuff before
The Joe Nathan, Boof Bonser & Francisco Liriano trade for AJ Pierzynski comes to mind…
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
the best kind of trade stupidity
If you’re a Twins fan…or a Dodgers fan. Even Boof was somewhat useful at one point, although every time I went to a game he’d pitch and lose.
The best kind of fail in the world is a San Francisco Giants fail. Although, I’m pretty sure we can all agree watching Milton Bradley fail probably brought joy to everyone here today…
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
trades are forgivable....
20/20 hindsight.
7-years/$126 million for Zito, or more recently, 2-years $18 million for Renteria are what come to my mind.
by jimf on Oct 1, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes!!! I love you guys already! Let’s keep up the Giants Fail discussion, please! Who wants to talk about the 2002 World Series next?
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That's tough ground for a Dodgers fan, now that Coletti is in chage.
Jason Schmidt and Juan Pierre come to mind.
But I think the ownership’s insistence on giving the youth SOME hope has prevented Coletti from going full-on “scrappy veterans”, much to the fan base’s benefit.
Jason Schmidt is a bonafided fail, no doubt about it. But Juan Pierre, regardless of how high his salary is, has been such a valuable asset this year.
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
No worries. You’ve brought up some good points. I’m just thankful that the dodgers have come to value Logan White’s scouting prowess and the value of developing quality players from within. Much like the Brewers have done :-)
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we swap Scouting Directors for a couple of years?
Let the brewers select and develop some pitchers (Billingsley, Kershaw, Broxton, McDonald, Elbert), and you’ll get some hitters (Fielder, Braun).
Sure you’ve got Kemp and Loney, but what do you think of that trade?
by Yar Nivek on Oct 1, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like your plan, Yar!
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Rockies batting .264 this year...
against left handers born in 1982. with 8 homers and a .788 OPS. In 246 ABs prior to today.
12th
Paul Konerko-298
Paul O’Neill-281
Pat Burrell-251
Paul Molitor-234
Pedro Guerrero-215
Phil Nevin-208
Pete Incaviglia-206
Preston Wilson-189
Pete O’Brien-169
Paul Sorrento-166
Pete Rose-160
Prince Fielder-158
unless you meant just on Thursdays… I don’t have that. Sadly.
Well, you came and you gave without takin’, but I sent you away, oh Manny!!!
Well, you kissed me and stopped me from shakin’ and I need you today. Oh, Manny!!!
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Just saying...
If I were picking a Brewer to hit to “send a message,” Jason Kendall would be way down my list.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Dodger Stadium Clubhouse Security Guards would have to disagree with you :-)
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I just said he'd be way down my list
Not that he’d be behind Fielder. :-)
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Gesundheit!
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
248!
I knew there was a reason I was here.
by plunkeveryone on Oct 1, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Indeed.
What movie is #1 today? Did Kendall pad his lead?
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They're slow with the hollywood numbers
they’re only up to Tuesday, so I don’t know yet.
by plunkeveryone on Oct 1, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
How does hitting Kendall send any message?
The team is better off without him, AND he gets hit so often, everyone will think it was his fault anyways.
maybe Aaron Cook wants to help Kendall to break the HBP record
He’s hit Kendall twice now, and he only hit Biggio once.
by plunkeveryone on Oct 1, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I call collusion on that one.
Conspiracy! I bet Aaron Cook is going to find a new Rolex in his locker.
5 or 6 runs each game is supposed to be enough....
giving up 17 pretty much sums up the series season.
keep 'em coming
completely random stats are enjoyable :-)
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
okay...
That was Kendall’s third career plunk by a pitcher with two As in his first name and two Os in his last name. Aaron Cook hit him once before (earlier this year), and Rafael Soriano hit him once.
by plunkeveryone on Oct 1, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I was listening to a Cake cover of War Pigs
Did I miss BA and Rock saying that?
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yup
shoulder issues I think they said
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
and I've got the Rox feed with the sound off
better picture quality…what? so what is this about Weathers?
McClung still won’t pitch in 2009, though. We know this.
Did you see this comment from McClung on twitter?
“U know that saying, the writing is on the wall? I think I can make out more than just letters concerning me.”
Linked it in the Mug, in fact.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
I assumed he was the same amount of cynical as myself
As he’s warming in the ’pen, though, perhaps he was told he was going to pitch. ;)
walked the pitcher :(
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
if you Dodger fans were hoping for a Brewer win
don’t put your hopes in Manny Parra. It will most likely end in disappointment.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
parra isnt a guy to rely on
at this point were hoping for the improbable…
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
although he has done great this year against playoff teams
He pitched great against the Phillies, Dodgers, and completely owned the Cardinals this year, so all hope is not lost yet.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
And for some reason I assumed that such a comment must have come from plunkeveryone
But that’s actually not an entirely random stat, and there’s no ERA to back it up.
like that the Rockies lead the league in foul balls?
with 4366 before today? 50 ahead of the 2nd place Reds?
by plunkeveryone on Oct 1, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
just my memory backing it up
too lazy to crunch the numbers myself so I’ll link you to his gamelogs for proof
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, I'm not demanding proof.
I just think it was a clue that plunkeveryone hadn’t posted it, because he would have included Parra’s ERA vs. playoff teams and vs. non-playoff teams.
C'mon...
Positivity!!!
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Oct 1, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry
but that was just too much to ask
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
he didnt listen...
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
plunkeverone probably knows
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Oct 1, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm talking in terms of results + how much they were used.
If you want to look at average performance, Seth’s not that bad.
Also, Dillard, Colome, Butler. Bush, Riske and Swindle all were worse than Julio.
Yeah and Butler?
Dude was in what A to star the season, he was a lets see what we got move not a “Lets win us some games” move.
I know, you could say that about all of them.
I first used PRAA to show Seth was the worst, then tRA to show that on a rate basis, he wasn’t as bad as the worst.
struck out barmes and walked cook
wowowow
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
my brain just exploded
Because when I think of Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of Romanticism....
Yes!
The 2 BB…well, he hasn’t pitched in 2 weeks and McClung not walking people doesn’t happen in the real world.
On the plus side...
Rockies fans will continue to be forever grateful to the Brewers for their help in making the playoffs…twice!
And Glendon Rusch breathes a sigh of relief.
The worst-ever ERA for a Brewers’ starting pitcher remains his.
Congratulations, Glen!
Crap
I went outside to run through my lawn with Weed-N-Feed, came back and I missed McClung?
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
yes, you did
You also missed Brian and Bill going all oooooh over X-Mo, which may lessen the sorrow somewhat.
all oooooh over X-Mo
That’s not a language I understand.
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I suspected the balls and strikes were morse code.
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Admittedly, I like McClung and that likely colors my opinion of him
But with that said, this is the second time he’s pitched in a month, how sharp did you expect him to be?
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Too bad he wasn't eligible for the loss.
If he could’ve worked in an “L” in that sequence, it would have been quite something.
Also
Seth would have had at least one typo in there, since his spelling is erratic.
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Clearly
The only reason Helton is able to make these plays is because his glove is as big as David Eckstein.
Ryan Braun doesn't need help from your wind!
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
What do they call the fourth K?
I know three in a game is the hat trick.
In related news, Brad Hawpe hasn’t been productive today.
No idea,
But I think we should call the third bases-loaded walk the Head Asplode.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
I didn't realize Cook was that patient a hitter
He usually isn’t, but the pitching today’s been dire.
Did you see that Jenkins is on the list for 6 Ks in a game?
Cooper is also there, but that’s when he was with the Red Sox.
And did you see this?
Travis Hafner is the only player in Major League history to record both a grand slam and a golden sombrero in the same week on May 7, 2007, against the Baltimore Orioles (grand slam) and May 8, 2007 against Ervin Santana and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (golden sombrero).
I think plunkeveryone is starting to contribute on Wikipedia.
any note about...
getting the golden sombrero and a HR in the same game.
Don't worry
we can still finish above Cincinnati and that’s certainly some kind of success something…
"I hope your name is Rick"
I wouldn't be so sure about that...
The Brewers play the Cardinals this weekend, while the Reds play the Pirates.
Well that's exactly what is making the end of this season the roller-coaster emotional ride that it is...
"I hope your name is Rick"
Better draft picks, and no giving up first round pick for signing a Type A free agent.
I don’t know that they’ll sign any type A free agents, but it’s some consolation.
I have a bet made in March with a Reds fan.
We MUST finish ahead
Having troubles with wrapping my mind around Kirbir listening to T.I.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Oct 1, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, it's been a rough day and i'm probably more inclined to get angry than usual
But Macha pissed me off with the way he just handled the Smith thing. Smith gets hit in the face, trainer comes running out, and before he even says a word to Smith, Macha’s standing in front of him adjusting his lineup card.
- I know I’m a few minutes behind with that, but my phone rang.
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Not sure, but this seems noteworthy...
5/23/1901… Cleveland was losing 13-5 in the bottom of the 9th, 2 outs, no one on base. They then scored 9 runs to win the game 14-13.
brewtal
brewtal [BROO-tal (adj) – 1. savage; cruel; inhuman: Watching Jeff Suppan is brewtal.
2. crude; coarse: Manny Parra’s pitching is brewtal.
3. harsh; The weather is brewtal today. The Milwaukee pitching has been brewtal this year.
4. taxing, demanding, or exhausting: They’re having a brewtal time throwing strikes.
What an incredible year for the Rockies
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Post game thread
is open.
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
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St. Louis
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22 | 15 | .594 | 0 | Won 2 |
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Cincinnati
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19 | 17 | .527 | 2.5 | Won 1 |
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Pittsburgh
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17 | 20 | .459 | 5 | Lost 2 |
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Milwaukee
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16 | 21 | .432 | 6 | Lost 1 |
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Houston
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16 | 21 | .432 | 6 | Won 1 |
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Chicago
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15 | 22 | .405 | 7 | Lost 2 |
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