Brewers 4, Braves 0
by battlekow on Jun 5, 2009 9:05 PM CDT
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Yovani Gallardo was his usual unhittable self, allowing only two safeties through eight innings, though he was wild early, falling behind most batters and walking four.
Mat Gamel provided the offense for the Brewers, doubling in two runs in the 4th and singling in another in the 5th. Mike Cameron also drove in a run with an RBI groundout that probably would have been an inning-ending double play had Yunel Escobar not booted it. Escobar had a rough inning defensively, also committing a throwing error on Ryan Braun's infield single that allowed Braun and J.J. Hardy each to take an extra base.
Carlos Villanueva came in and pitched a 1-2-3 9th to finish off the victory.
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Cardinals losing
Their attempt at resolving Khalil Greene’s confidence issues by giving him a makeover and renaming him “Tyler” haven’t paid off.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Soon, they'll try redrafting him and again rechristening him, this time "Grant"
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
And he will be renamed Kevin and start coaching the Packers
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Gamel being interviewed
Says he’s actually more comfortable against lefties than righties because “it eliminates the changeup”.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
this team needs more shaving cream pies to the face
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 5, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
The Nats pitching staff probably doesn't need shaving cream
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They could use some Vaseline, though
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Baltimore could probably use less Pie
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Reds 3 back now
"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."
NL Central
Has been a hell of a ride so far this season, good times aside from the nights of no untucking
How can that be?? I thought that they were the best team in the Central?
by Saberilliterate on Jun 6, 2009 6:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Boom
ESPN Classic just showed the Marcus Giles-Andruw Jones collision in Milwaukee as part of the Randy Johnson perfect game (in which Marilyn Seibenaller picked Luis Gonzalez in some fly ball contest).
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Metallica bad?
I’m sorry sir but you are wrong
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 5, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
death magnetic metallica? bad
battery metallica? good!
by sowingwildoats on Jun 5, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Death Magnetic Metallica ok
St. Anger Metallica bad. Kill Em’ All – Black Album Metallica good
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 5, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Death Magnetic (Guitar Hero mixes) Metallica? Better
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
FACT
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 5, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm, the autotagger must not like possessives
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
The autotagger likes link farms though
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I can't figure out how to take one off
the Tony Gwynn link in the mug goes to Jr, even though I wrote Sr.
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
after you run the autotagger,
uncheck the box, then click the button for “delete links” or something, where the original “run autotagger” button was.
the first time i saw the new interface, it made me angry. i’ve mellowed, but I still don’t like it.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 5, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, I read that as "I bellowed"
The image of you roaring in anger, Hulk-style, made me laugh pretty hard.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
nah
that only happened the first time I tried to slog through The Adventures of Augie March.
[hardy…hart… …hart.]
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 5, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
autotagger doesn't like common names, I think
is it Ryan Braun or Ryan Braun?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 5, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Do they have the Tom Glavine PSA about grammar or some such
Where a guy keeps heckling him, “Pitcher’s got a rubber arm,” over and over and finally Glavine walks over and says, “It’s pitcher HAS a rubber arm.”
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by TheJay on Jun 5, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nice AAA debut for the Commander...
6.1 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 1 K
Currently in line for the loss though as the offense only managed one hit and one run while being handed 7 walks in 6 innings.
Is it that nice of a debut?
I mean, good ERA, but we already have one Tim Dillard. I was/am hoping for a continuation of his mysteriously high strikeout rate.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Brendan Katin will probably hit a few homers though and then it will be all good
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
sweet!
"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."
that works.
"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."
11-1
Haha.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
A: Soon to be returned to AAA Memphis
Q: Who is Jess Todd?
Jorge de la Rosa is holding the Cardinals to 1 run. Huh.
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Who would've thought it would take JDLR going to Colorado to become a 4-ish FIP pitcher
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Absolutely meaningless info of the night
With tonight’s 143 minute contest, the Brewers average 2 hours and 57 minutes per game.
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Machanations
A lot of people seemed pissed at him yesterday, but I thought he handled Gamel great today: he got the start, got to stay in and face the lefty reliever, but then got pulled for defense in the 8th.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
agreed
I think Gamel will get a lot of at bats this weekend.
"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."
Not really sure about leaving Gallardo in
Villanueva could’ve handled the eighth and Smith could pitch the ninth with Hoffman ready for any baserunner-induced save situation. But leaving Gallardo in worked out fine and the ’pen will be almost totally rested tomorrow.
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Yeah, I would have taken him out after the 7th
I was just address the Gamel Time situation specifically.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I know
I should’ve made it a separate comment but…meh
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give smith another day to sleep off his promotion
but yeah, since he is the AAA closer, having him pitch the 9th in games where a save isn’t on the line seems logical.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 5, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
what's he supposed to say?
“I have Soup and Parra going the next two days, so I’m going to need a full bullpen of rested arms…”
by keephopealive on Jun 6, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
From Jordan's favorite site
Yuniesky Betancourt Scouting Report Using Only Sentences From Dictionary.com
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
the concept
of only using urbandictionary.com was better:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 5, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay idea, but I didn't think it wound up nearly as funny
I liked the ghetto range shortstop, however.
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Indians just shut out the ChiSox
that was the 9th time the White Sox had been shut out this year! Anyone know offhand how many time the Crew has been shut out this year?
"my goodness"
Once, by Johan Santana & friends
Gallardo and Villanueva lost 1-0.
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A slightly tougher question...
In that 9-run inning in the COL-STL game just now, consecutive relievers failed to get an out before being pulled. Do you happen to know how common/rare that is?
I don't know
but I wish I could see the look on La Russa’s face right about now
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 5, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the last time it happened was MIL @ HOU on May 21
Tim Byrdak and Jeff Fulchino in the 7th. It also happened in the game where HP umpire Bill Welke struck Colorado pitcher Matt Daley lame.
It probably happens most often when a LOOGY lets a runner get on and the righty brought in gets torched. Or a righty allows a couple runners on to start an inning and the LOOGY doesn’t do his job.
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The last time it happened where both relievers faced at least 3 batters
Was September 17, 2008, when Scott Elbert and Jason Johnson couldn’t retire the Pirates in the 7th.
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Consecutive relievers, 3+ BF each, 0 IP also happened last year on...
if you bridge the fail to fail gap with fail
it counts as fail
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 5, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why I included it just in case
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What YOVilla lost a game
I like that nick name for the combination YoVilla sort of like Godzilla ;)
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
Just the once against Johan & his Metropolitans
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Since TheJay is being helpful
Has Nate McLouth ever been on the winning side of a game against the Brewers?
Yep
August 30, October 1, and October 2, 2005
A four-game sweep from May 29 through June 1, July 25, and July 26, 2006
May 3, July 3-4-5, September 10, and September 12, 2007
May 22, 2008
All told he’s now played in 45 games against Milwaukee and his team is 16-29 in those games.
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you are on a roll tonight
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 5, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
37
Because Eddie Perez is about to be the 27th out on ESPN classic: In his perfect game, Randy Johnson threw 117 pitches, 87 for strikes.
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by TheJay on Jun 5, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
didnt he have another no hitter taken away because it was a group effort?
If I remember right at first MLB called it a no hitter than said no has to be only one pitcher
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
He had a no-hitter in 1990. It might be something else you’re thinking of (the six-pitcher Astros no-hitter?) but MLB still considers those no-hitters.
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Not sure I have flashes of a RJ baseball card I had back in early 90's
I just seem to remember he “lost” a no hitter some how but I could be totally out to lunch the early 90’s are all kind of a blur these days.
I would lay my money that you are right and I am wrong on this though
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
I know it's late
but regarding New Glarus beer, be wary of the Imperial Saison. I typically love their small production brews but this…it’s borderline undrinkable. It’s really tart…kind of reminds me of a bottle of apple juice you forgot about in your fridge for six months and then drank. The guys on beerratings.com or whatever it is say they’re buying it and stashing it in their cellar for a year to let it mellow, I’m not about to toss it but I think my only option is to do the same.
Anyone else give it a try? What do you think?
also good game tonight
Brewers win, Gallardo’s awesome, my softball team is miserable, sun rises in the morning, etc…
not a big fan of any of the new glarus brews
to be honest, i think they’re overproduced and too ‘nichey’, if that makes sense. ill stick to my milwaukee microbrews.
I haven't tried it
But it’s not uncommon for Belgian-style beers to be given a sourness, though saisons are usually mild. Sourness in beer can definitely take some getting used to; if you really want to experience something, buy a gueuze sometime.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I LOVE that beer
Sweet at first, then sour, pretty yeasty. Slight ginger taste gives it a nice added feature. I really enjoy it.
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
I only drink the spotted cow from them… so I can’t tell you
by Saberilliterate on Jun 6, 2009 6:29 AM CDT up reply actions
So Russell Martin wears "J. Martin" on the back of his jersey to honor his mother?
That’s kind of odd. It would be even more respectful to just turn around and face her.
Brutal 9th inning for the Phils. Two outs, nobody on against Lidge, and he gives up a two-strike single to Casey Blake, walks Matt Kemp, then Pedro Feliz boots J. Martin’s grounder, followed by a first-pitch game-winning double from Andre Ethier.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
How does that count as a blown save against Lidge?
by Saberilliterate on Jun 6, 2009 6:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Lidge entered with a 3-2 lead
Then the Dodgers won. He doesn’t get off the hook for the blown save because there was an error much in the same way he gets saddled with the loss.
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Sorry – should have prefaced my question better. I understand the rule – just don’t think that is fair to the pitcher. He got the ground ball right to the SS – not his fault that the SS has hands like the incredible hulk – so he shouldn’t get saddled with the BS or the L on his stat line.
by Saberilliterate on Jun 6, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
It's almost like the pitcher doesn't have control over whether he gets a win, loss, or save
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
He was still on the mound and could have gotten the third out after the error
Sure, he should have been out of the inning, but he also could have gotten out of the inning after the error. He also could have gotten the would-be third out in some other way than a grounder to Feliz. It’s unlucky and unfair to Lidge, but them’s the breaks. I’m sure he’s picked up some wins after blowing saves thanks to his offense, so it evens out.
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It sucks, for sure, but that's sports
It’s the same problem you see in football, where a good quarterback will get saddled for the teams record in either direction when the defense may won or lost games.
It may not be fair, but in the same vein a pitcher who is struggling can still win if his offense is just that hot (or the opposing pitcher is struggling even worse) so it kinda balances out, and I guess that balance is the only way in which this is fair, you get handed wins by what the other guys on your team and their team do, and you take the losses and blown saves as well.
I guess it could even come down to “well if he had struck the batter out instead of allowing a ground ball,” but that gets so nit-picky that it doesn’t seem worth it. The whole situation is the nature of the beast, there has to be a winner and a loser, even ties will still have MVPs and LVPs
So with Gallardo staying in late
That means the bullpen should be pretty good incase the Crew serves up bad soup tonight right?
as has been said the thought of Soup and Manny back to back
Makes me greatful to Ganesha that our pen is rested.
Having said that Soup will throw 7 innings of 4 hit 1 run ball leaving the pen in even better shape to come in in the 2nd inning after Manny gives up 20 run.
Yes still a little down on young Mr. Parra at the moment.
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
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