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Brewers 1, Cardinals 0

W: Carlos Villanueva (2-3)
L: Kyle McClellan (2-2)

MVP: Yovani Gallardo (+.563)
LVP: Craig Counsell (-.126)

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The Brewers and Cardinals celebrated Memorial Day with a good, old-fashioned pitcher's duel. Yovani Gallardo started and didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning for the Brewers, but was matched by Chris Carpenter, who took a perfect game into the seventh. All told, Gallardo pitched eight innings, allowed just two hits and four walks, and struck out six. Carpenter also pitched eight innings, and allowed two hits and no walks, striking out ten. Neither pitcher factored in the decision.

Trevor Hoffman pitched a perfect top half of the ninth for the Crew, but Kyle McClellan pitched a perfect bottom half to send it into extra innings. Carlos Villanueva pitched a scoreless top of the tenth, and Bill Hall, who had entered the game as a defensive replacement for Mat Gamel, came through with a walkoff single in the bottom of the tenth, driving home Casey McGehee with the game's only run.

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Bill Hall tops the Brewers batters with +.360 WPA

His voice is shaking.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

McGehee was the only other one with a positive WPA

And it was a massive +.008.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yay rounding

Cards pitchers: +.348
Cards batters: -.849
Crew pitchers: +.848
Crew hitters: -.348

Baseball doesn’t tolerate inconsistencies like that!

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

That extra .001 is called "knowing how to win"

Intangibles made tangible.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I"m happy for him

That’s got to be a HUGE elephant off his back

by GoGregGo on May 25, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

DId he really say he was upset when Gamel was called up?

I don’t remember hearing that.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

He said

that it got in his head (per one of the announcers, I forget which), didn’t see the post-game interview.

by Wayfaerer on May 25, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Phil Hughes went 8 innings of 3 hit ball...

against the Rangers

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Unfortunately Homer Bailey's start the other day did not go as well

Two of the three-headed Best Pitching Prospect In Baseball: 2007 Edition’s heads are alive and well.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yankees win 11-1

19 hits

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep

just caught the end

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

BTW, I missed it

what’s with the Red Hats?

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Figures

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's the equation...

… for number of slightly inebriated people who brought a red Brewers hat today?

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 25, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd buy one

if I was drunk enough

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Equation

Number of hats sold = (Number of fans – Number of fans < 21) * Glasses of Alcohol served * (Price of hat / Price of glass of beer)

by GoGregGo on May 25, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Error

The subtraction of fans under 21 probably won’t be true. I don’t drink, but during my classes senior skip day we went to the Brewer game and a couple of friends snuck in flasks of alcohol in special shoes that have a spot to hide them. In addition, I would venture a guess that a lot of college kids at games with over 21 buddies probably will have some alcohol, too.

:) + Suppan = :'(

by Noah Jarosh on May 25, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also...

The number yielded by that equation would be larger than the number of people over 21 as long as just one glass of alcohol was sold at the game. Consider:

40,000 fans – 10,000 under 21 = 30,000

  1. glasses of alcohol served: a conservative 5,000

Price of hat/price of drink = 15/7.5 = 2

30,000 * 5,000 * 2 = 300,000 hats sold. Everyone there including under 21 crowd bought 7.5 hats apiece. That’s a lot of revenue. We better be able to afford our payroll now. ;)

by cwolf20 on May 25, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Last year, every team wore blue hats with american-flag-background logos on teh 4th of July

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on May 25, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

MLB

Couldn’t miss a chance to use up the Cardinals hats with the wrong logo.

by Wayfaerer on May 25, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmmmm...

… so was the run off the field a jab at the Cards? Hall just said (paraphrase) that it’s called a walk off hit, so we walked off “instead of letting everybody see what we do.”

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 25, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Haha awesome

that definitely sounds like a shot at them

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on May 25, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I actually think that the Brewers took a shot at the Cards at the end and it was actually hilarious

They all ran right off the field and into the clubhouse. I think they were saying “Alright we’re going to just run into the clubhouse so the big baby Cards don’t have to watch us celebrate”

Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!

by dishingoutdimes on May 25, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, that was definitely a shot across the bow

I enjoyed it. Hall had a big smile on his face talking about it.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

when they beat us

then we won’t celebrate

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just bought ourselves two more days in first place

Feels good.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Akinori Iwamura out for the year

torn ACL

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Suppan v. Wainwright tomorrow

And on FS Midwest, Al Hraboski just predicted a victory.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 25, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't blame him

ESPN telecast, we don’t seem to do well on those

Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!

by dishingoutdimes on May 25, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

I like the concept of keeping a running OPS ticker for Counsell.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 25, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is there such thing as a Counsell OPS widget?

may save you the trouble

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm going to write a BCB Fantasy League update...

only 15 days since my last one.

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, you have been very bsy watching Idol.

Then there was the yeast infection…

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 25, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Boom

roasted.

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on May 25, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

This win will only make the steaks tonight on the new grill that much better

A a cold Schlitz and a nice Rib eye after the Crew pulls one out

Life does not get much better

Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S

by WSB Chris on May 25, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Indeed.

I’m having a pretty good birthday, all told.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 25, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Happy last bachelor birthday

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you sir.

For both the birthday wishes, and your optimism re: it being my last one as a bachelor.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 25, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gimme fuel, gimme fire

Cards fan trying to get upset about Cameron taking second.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Haha

I like the first reply here.

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

From Viva El Birdos
I am so tired of the fucking Brewers. Damn it this is getting old…

We have owned them a lot recently, in some pretty heartbreaking games

Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!

by dishingoutdimes on May 25, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I also enjoyed...

… “SIT DOWN FAT BOY”

Notice the all caps; always a sign of reason.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 25, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heh
[Hall] didnt even celebrate on the field…

He ran to first, touched it, and immediately ran into the clubhouse…didn’t untuck his shirt…that was strange…

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

lololol

I love it. Hey why not? If the Cards are going to be big whiny babies let’s do that.

Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!

by dishingoutdimes on May 25, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's the whole point

TLR – pinned. Albert – pinned.

Go ahead, whine.

Still pro-Cameron

by Lake County on May 25, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

How dare we make a standard baseball play? We should be ashamed of ourselves.

by GoGregGo on May 25, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, did you guys notice how the Crew ran off the field like that?

I asked for that last week. I love it!

BK, can you capture a video of that?

Watch the dugout and BH as he reaches 1B…

Still pro-Cameron

by Lake County on May 25, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Unrelated, but from a friend's facebook status:
Just saw Ronnie “Woo-Woo” walking up Sheffield with his foot in a walking cast. Hope it’s not his wooing foot.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 25, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Everyone has to woo once in awhile

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Billy calling in to MLB Network

Last week I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.

by Citizen Braun on May 25, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't get that channel

Please relay what he says

Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!

by dishingoutdimes on May 25, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

and said

“you know” about 20 times.

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on May 25, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Got asked about untucking

…told the Mike Cameron story we all know and love. On today: “we just wanted to celebrate with ourselves for a little bit.”

Last week I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.

by Citizen Braun on May 25, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

On today: "we just wanted to celebrate with ourselves for a little bit."

Nice

Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!

by dishingoutdimes on May 25, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

sounds like

me during high school.

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on May 25, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on May 25, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anybody have video of Hall's hit?

It takes MLB.com approximately two thousand hours to put highlights up for the general public.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on May 25, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions  

It's linked in the recap

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aha, had to refresh.

Thanks

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on May 25, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

The video highlights link is up now, too

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you

Running off all tucked in is fun

Still pro-Cameron

by Lake County on May 25, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Casey McGehee's a run scorer

5 starts at 2nd, 4 runs scored.

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

He's no Rickie

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ooh.

Quote fail.

Insert obligatory ‘no concept’

by Wayfaerer on May 25, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

just read the sig

and you’ll be fine

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on May 25, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I didn't hate the hats

"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"

by BrewerLover on May 25, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Macha

Did he explain what went on with the double-switch that wasn’t?

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions  

He didn’t get the double-switch to the ump before Hoffman got to the mound, or so says the ump. Macha disagreed and said when the ump was pointing this out Hoffman still hadn’t reached the mound.

by Getting Yosted on May 25, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

So he DID want the double switch

Interesting. Even though Gerut popped out and Hall had the game-winning hit, I think the non-double switch was a good move, though Macha didn’t intend it to work out that way.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

So Hoffman would have gone more than one inning? When’s the last time he did that?

by robertearle on May 25, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

You mean if the double switch had worked?

He wouldn’t have gone more than an inning. It just would have saved a sub, but Bill Hall would have batted earlier.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

From what I can tell:

June 12, 2005 – he got one out in the 9th and then lost it in the 10th with one out. So that was a multi-inning appearance, but only 0.2 innings of work.
If you’re looking for more than 1.0 inning of work, then it was September 29, 2005.

I wasn’t able to watch the game, so I’m just giving you dumb numbers. No clue on what would’ve happened today, but I’d guess he’s a one inning only guy.

by Capt Science on May 25, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

So I haven't had a chance to ask..

Are you feeling better than you were the other night, KL? Did you get another bout of Rally Sickness this afternoon?

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on May 25, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Feeling great, thanks. :-)

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 25, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Extreme Hate.

“V Bill Hall is terrible, he’s terrible.
by LukeMP1186 on May 25, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs”

I know Billy Hall hasn’t been awesome for a couple of years now (especially on offense) but I can’t believe all the hate coming from the Cards Fans towards him. He has been the least of their problems. I’m sorry we have beat you guys 4 games in a row but please leave the hate towards him to us, thank you very much. There are others you should hate on, how about Old Craig Counsell who broke up your No-No today??

by zsattler on May 25, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions  

I could see Reds fans being this full of hate for Billy

Billy has done some evil evil things to the Reds over the years

Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S

by WSB Chris on May 25, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah...

… the Cards fans are just mad they lost (again) to a guy they think sucks. If it was someone else, they wouldnt give Hall a second thought.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 25, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, well.

Just because they’re Cards fans doesn’t mean they’re wrong all the time.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 25, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Meanwhile...

The Cubs need a win tonight to stay above .500

Schadenfreude!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on May 25, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

4-3 Cubs now in the 4th

Damn you, Paul Maholm.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, look at the Pirates' 3rd inning

- P. Maholm grounded out to third
- N. Morgan walked
- F. Sanchez singled to right center, N. Morgan to third
- F. Sanchez to second on wild pitch
- N. McLouth hit by pitch
- A. LaRoche walked, N. Morgan scored, F. Sanchez to third, N. McLouth to second
- B. Moss walked, F. Sanchez scored, N. McLouth to third, A. LaRoche to second
- A. LaRoche grounded into double play pitcher to catcher to first, N. McLouth out at home

Andy LaRoche, you dick. Len Kasper said Dempster would have been out of the game if he allowed anything else.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Two runs

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah well

my mommy never taught me to count

by PagsBrewCrew on May 26, 2009 3:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Tied it up again

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dempster giveth, Dempster giveth again

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sanchez now one behind Craig Counsell on the career HR list

Also a triple away from the cycle.

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brenly has apparently added Bob Davidson to his hit list

Nothing a two-seamer to the spine won’t solve.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't understand why pitchers don't get hit more often.

If a pitcher drills your #3 guy, why not drill the pitcher? Is it because your pitcher doesn’t want to drill his counter-part in retaliation knowing he’ll probably get the same?

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 25, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what "baseball people" say

That, and the fact that the best hitter is much more likely to get on base anyway, and get an extra-base hit when he does so. Hitting the pitcher is just giving up a free out.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Paul Maholm fail

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was a Manny Parra mental toughness inning

- A. Miles struck out, reached on wild pitch, on wild pitch
- B. Scales flied out to deep right
- A. Soriano grounded out to second, A. Miles to second
- R. Theriot doubled to deep left, A. Miles scored
- M. Bradley homered to deep left center, R. Theriot scored
- R. Johnson singled to left
- G. Soto flied out to deep center

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jaramillo is coming through for his Wisconsin brethren tonight

Though growing up in Racine, he was probably a Cubs fan.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Those are fighting words

Growing up there I didn’t notice that large of a Cubs contingent. Could just be me, though, I usually don’t talk to people again if I find that out.

by postbryan on May 25, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah, you're right

I worked there for awhile and didn’t notice too much Cubs paraphernalia. I try not to pass up any chances to make fun of Racine, though. I would imagine there are a lot of Cubs fans in Kenosha.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

The state should probably just cede Kenosha to Il

by drezdn on May 25, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs announcers said he was from Franksville.

One of them then asked if there was a Bratville in Wisconsin, followed by sychophantic laughter, and a comment about cheese. Not sure what they said next as I hit the mute button.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 25, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Are there still more cows than people there, Bob?"

“More cows that people worth damn, that’s for sure. I didn’t want to manage that stupid team, anyway.”

/uncomfortable silence

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

how many more days does hardy have to be injured

before they consider retroactively placing him on the DL? it’s already been 3-5 games. Isn’t it time to just write him off for a full 15 (assuming he doesn’t start tomorrow)?

by PagsBrewCrew on May 25, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

They said today he would start tomorrow

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Holy crap

Rays give up 7 runs in the bottom of he 9th, lose 11-10.

Also Cubs wiggled off the hook, bases loaded and the Pirates can’t get one in.

by warwick5s on May 25, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Indians needed that one

After all the bullpen “artistry” they’ve suffered through.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tampa led 10-0 at one point, and 10-2 going into the 8th

Even after Ryan Garko hit a three-run homer to bring the score to 10-8, the Rays still had a >99% chance of winning, because there were two outs. Jason Isringhausen’s WPA was -.952. That needs to be inducted into the Smithsonian or something.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I lied, it was only >95%

So, pretty pedestrian then. :)

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Four straight walks and a single

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

For the last three runs, that is

The single scored the tying and winning runs.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks.

I just missed the final hit.

by oconnobe on May 25, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look at this craziness

I love baseball.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

And Victor Martinez was 0-18 before that walkoff single

Unreal.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wonder if TheJay can figure out

…the last time two players ended 0-18+ streaks on the same day with walkoff hits.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Wow. I’m speechless. Guess never leave early… ever.

by SgtClueLs on May 25, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

lets go pirates!!! beat up on the baby bears!

"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost

by Prentice on May 25, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sanchez is 5-5 now

10-7 Pirates.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pirates announcers

ripping on Piniella for his line-up management last inning. Bunt the runner to 2nd, let the relief pitcher hit for himself, then change pitchers anyway in the next half-inning.

by oconnobe on May 25, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

And two more names get added to the Brenly List

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

i love that there is a brenly list

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on May 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love

the fact that Brenly is not our manager.

by oconnobe on May 25, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Not just a relief pitcher...

…a relief pitcher with exactly ONE previous career AB!

That may be the worst bit of ‘managing’ I’ve ever seen! How can that possibly be the ‘best’ option Pinella had at that point?

Brenly and the other guy were speculating that Zambrano would have pinch-hit, but Z didn’t have his spikes on right then. Well, geez. Lou, if the bench is short because some players have the flu, maybe before the game, you could say to Z “Hey, I made need you to PH tonight, so be ready.” But the great Lou Pinella couldn’t think that far ahead?

Wow, just…wow!

by robertearle on May 25, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I looked it up; Neal Cotts, the pitcher Lou brought in, has two lifetime ABs, including a double. He was a better option than letting the other guy bat. Bring him in from the bullpen and let him hit.

by robertearle on May 25, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ascanio

He hit a homer in the minors, where he’s 5-16 batting. Not that letting him hit isn’t dumb, but it’s not like he’s never swung a bat before.

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did Mr. T just burp on a live mic?

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Sanchez now 6 for 6

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on May 25, 2009 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully he doesn't have to go 7 for 7

Too bad he didn’t get a triple.

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sticking it to the Cubs and I have him on my fantasy team.

Hooray!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on May 25, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I will rec that comment for sticking it to the Cubs

"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost

by Prentice on May 25, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Santo put on a good performance in the top of the 8th

I was glad my girlfriend finally got to hear his safari sounds. “He gets paid to do that?”

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 10:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Milton Bradley sure is an idiot

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4204044

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on May 25, 2009 10:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Probably, after being treated by the 1920s-era medical devices in the Wrigley clubhouse

Pittsburgh has only one more “reliever” (LHP Donald Veal) after Burnett.

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hah

Veal, a Rule 5 pick, hasn’t pitched since May 8.

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can into those in fallout 3. Just run the diagnostic routine if your computer skills are high enough!

Good god I’m a nerd.

by SgtClueLs on May 25, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

wow....i just have to rec that as well

"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost

by Prentice on May 25, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

PIT only 90% chance of winner per ESPN Game Cast

"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost

by Prentice on May 25, 2009 10:42 PM CDT reply actions  

that never gets old

goodnight folks, glad i stayed up for this one!

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on May 25, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

you stay classy BCB

"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost

by Prentice on May 25, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL makes my night

"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost

by Prentice on May 25, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

.500

Cubs

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

ESPN Curse

How can we undo the pending ESPN Curse for tomorrows game? I wore my lucky Boxers today, do I dare wear dirty undies to the games?

by SgtClueLs on May 25, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Wear a dress.

Go as Bonnie Brewer.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 25, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remember the broom

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by TheJay on May 25, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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