White Sox 5, Brewers 4

by battlekow on Jun 14, 2009 3:55 PM CDT in Game Threads Comment 35 comments

The Brewers' kung fu was weak today.

MVP: Corey Hart (+.238)
LVP: Trevor Hoffman (-.291)

Trevor Hoffman allowed his first run of the year, and it was a big one. A.J. Pierzynski's two-out RBI single off Hoffman in the 9th inning broke a 4-all tie and provided the margin of victory.

Prince Fielder got the Brewers on the board with an RBI knuckler in the 1st, but the White Sox tied it up in the 3rd on Mark Buehrle's first career home run. Sadly, that is not a misprint; it's the fourth home run the Brewers have allowed to an opposing pitcher this year, all in the last month.

Fortunately, the Brewers had a first career homer of their own up their sleeve, as Casey McGehee took Buehrle deep the next half-inning to put the Brewers back on top. The White Sox answered back with three in the 4th to take a 4-2 lead, but as Mary Nachreiner will tell you, you gotta have Hart; Corey hit solo homers to center in each of his next two at-bats to knot the game at 4. He could have tied the game again in the bottom of the 9th but didn't quite have enough magic in his bat, flying out against Bobby Jenks.

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Of the Brewers' last seven losses

Five have been by one run. Brutal.

by Cheeseandcorn on Jun 14, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ESPN tomorrow...

Lovely.

by Flag Up on Jun 14, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate nationally televised games

I’m dreading another drubbing

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jun 14, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh no!

"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 Jun 14, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kasper orgasmic recounting the game

by ol Pete on Jun 14, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey how about Cam today

Another 0-4 with 2 K’s still wishing they had traded him to the Yankees who would have wanted Cabrera anyway right. I noticed all the Cam for MVP talk has dried up along with his BA.

And another 0-4 with 2 K’s by Hardy who went 0 for the series I believe nice. So how long are we going to wait for JJ to find himself again?

It was nice to see Hart start to come out of his funk the last 3 games they are going to need his bat

and hats off to McGee he has been playing really well

Hopefully Cards lose tonight and Crew will remain clinging to first place amazing how bad they have been lately and still in First place.

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 Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

About Hardy

The guy has had some really well hit balls in just about every game lately, but they somehow find the fielders’ gloves. I don’t think there’s really anything wrong right now, he’s just been really unlucky.

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jun 14, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah Hardy has gotten some horrible luck

But Cameron is doing his best Bill Hall impersonation every game

by pharom on Jun 14, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Extremely bad

According to baseball reference, Hardy’s career BAbip (including this year) is .276, but his 2009 BAbip is a tiny .228. He’s due for almost a 50 point increase in BA over the course of the rest of the season.

I might post those numbers over and over just so I remember them, myself.

by ecocd on Jun 15, 2009 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cameron has been worth at least 2 more wins than Cabrera this year

You seriously wish he would have been traded for Cabrera? That’s incredibly reactionary.

As for playing bad and still in first… that’s the cool part about starting out well, there’s hot streaks and cold streaks. It’s a nice advantage to have. Now if they get hotter again soon they’re back out in front.

I last May, still no more than Nick Neugebauer not.

by Jordan M on Jun 14, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

reactionary my ass I have wanted to trade Cameron since we signed him

I think that is being very constant if you ask me. Cam will only continue to slide he will avg. his 2-3 k a game and once in a blue moon he will hit a hr.

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 Jun 14, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you want some distraction

Jeffress and Peralta are pitching.

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cards/Indians on later tonight

by ol Pete on Jun 14, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeffress had a lot of walks again-- 6, but good results-- only 1 ER

Peralta 8 to 1 again. That dude is really, really, really good. I like him more and more. He’s flying under the radar, and I hope he gets promoted halfway.

I last May, still no more than Nick Neugebauer not.

by Jordan M on Jun 14, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cubs win

Blah.

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jun 14, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cards down two to the Indians...

This hoping the other teams lose so we don’t lose ground is getting a little old.

i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 14, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes think of the lead the Crew would have if they had even played .500 ball over the last 10 games

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 Jun 14, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Indians hitting him pretty hard so far

by ol Pete on Jun 14, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least we won't face Lee...

i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 14, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice!

"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 Jun 14, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No hitter just broken up in the top of the top of the 8th.

He’s dealing pretty good today.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 14, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lees strike zone

Wow.. that ump sure was generous with that call. Had to be a good 3 inches outside of the plate.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 14, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Shades of Ben Sheets striking out 18

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Jun 14, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glad we won't have to face Lee this week

If he’s pitching like this

by Brew Angel on Jun 14, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Lee will pitch for us this week

I last May, still no more than Nick Neugebauer not.

by Jordan M on Jun 14, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

At least the Cards lost!

by pharom on Jun 14, 2009 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jun 14, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, under 200 pitches total in the game.

Cliff Lee complete-gamed the Cards in just 93. Time of game 1:58.

by Zeyes on Jun 14, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So I wonder if the Brewers are in Cleveland right now

by ol Pete on Jun 14, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Salome doubled three times for Nashville

He went 3-4, and Escobar went 2-3 with a triple and a walk. Cole Gillespie also hit a grand slam. Check out their 5th inning:

    * Pitcher Change: Ian Ostlund replaces Kat Maekawa, batting 9th.
    * Jason Bourgeois singles on a ground ball to shortstop Donovan Solano.
    * Alcides Escobar triples (4) on a ground ball to left fielder Allen Craig. Jason Bourgeois scores.
    * Angel Salome doubles (8) on a line drive to center fielder Jon Jay. Alcides Escobar scores.
    * Brendan Katin grounds out, third baseman Khalil Greene to first baseman Brian Barden.
    * Joe Koshansky grounds out, catcher Bryan Anderson to first baseman Brian Barden.
    * Ian Ostlund intentionally walks Erick Almonte.
    * Hernan Iribarren hit by pitch. Angel Salome to 3rd. Erick Almonte to 2nd.
    * Coaching visit to mound.
    * Cole Gillespie hits a grand slam (4) to left field. Angel Salome scores. Erick Almonte scores. Hernan Iribarren scores.
    * Mike Burns singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jon Jay.
    * Jason Bourgeois singles on a line drive to center fielder Jon Jay. Mike Burns to 2nd.
    * Alcides Escobar singles on a line drive to center fielder Jon Jay. Mike Burns to 3rd. Jason Bourgeois to 2nd.
    * Angel Salome doubles (9) on a fly ball to right fielder Mark Shorey. Mike Burns scores. Jason Bourgeois scores. Alcides Escobar scores.
    * Pitcher Change: Matthew Scherer replaces Ian Ostlund, batting 9th.
    * Brendan Katin singles on a ground ball to shortstop Donovan Solano. Angel Salome to 3rd.
    * Joe Koshansky called out on strikes.

box score

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jun 14, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 14, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

courtesy of minorleaguesplits.com

Escobar’s MLE OPS sits at .668 after today.

by cmow on Jun 14, 2009 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if his struggles at the plate are hurting his trade value?

Or will teams look to his past numbers and figure he will get back on track

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 Jun 14, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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