Brewers 4, Braves 0

by TheJay on Jul 25, 2009 9:10 PM CDT

W: Yovani Gallardo (9-7)
L: Tommy Hanson (5-1) - first major league loss

MVP: Yovani Gallardo (+.492)
LVP: Jason Kendall (-.092)

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Yovani Gallardo just about won this game himself, by WPA and in the action on the field. Not only did he keep the Braves scoreless for 7 1/3 innings, allowing only four hits and four walks, but he drove in the game-winning run on a chopper over a bunt-expecting Chipper Jones in the fifth inning. An excuse-me swinging bunt by Craig Counsell drove in another run that inning to put the Crew up 2-0. Though he was out at first on the play, Counsell rapped out two other hits tonight to improve to 15 for 32 with four doubles and a homer in his last eight games.

In the eighth inning, Braves lefty Eric O'Flaherty struck out Prince Fielder before walking the bases loaded. Jason Kendall's fly to left was too short to score the run, but Casey McGehee, pinch-hitting for Todd Coffey, followed with a two-run single to left. Mitch Stetter pitched a perfect ninth to even the series at one.

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Jason Kendall's fly to left was too short to score the run..

He was playing out seam softball. But glad Yo went deep into the game and we had minimal bullpen usage. Just need to see that for a couple more games!

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by Bush League All Star on Jul 25, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions

Well done on the URL Jay

but hey, UN. TUCK. EM.

"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 Jul 25, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Watching Buster O on ESPN...

Basically said we are not in the hunt for a front-line starter at all. He said we have to pretty much bank on Parra.

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by Bush League All Star on Jul 25, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

Still the JJ for Washburt/Bedard deal out there

by Hyatt on Jul 25, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions

so, not in the hunt for a front line starter.

by Mykenk on Jul 25, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Bedard isn’t a slouch.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 25, 2009 9:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

But he's not an ace, therefore, not front line.

Plus, i hear he may be hurt.

by Mykenk on Jul 25, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep, Bedard is probably injured

at least, according to “Mariners officials” via NBC Sports:

http://www.nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/32147255

by RobertArthur on Jul 25, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Considering the use of leverage in trying to trade people

that is a horribly timed article

by Hyatt on Jul 26, 2009 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions

any one wanna take a bet?

after a possibly motivating win the Brewers come out flat tomorrow and lose as a result of the offense to continue their losing streaks on day games and Sundays

Ring Out Ahoya!

by bleedbluegold03 on Jul 25, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions

they better not

but since i will be sitting a couple rows behind homeplate tomorrow, they will probably look horrible

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

by trippingandy on Jul 26, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

contracts

How long are Cameron, Kendall, and Counsell going to be in Brewers uniforms?

by TheDHisDumb on Jul 25, 2009 10:34 PM CDT reply actions

All are FAs at the end of the year. Well see I’d they are offered contract extensions.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 25, 2009 10:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

nice day to be at the game

Brewers played near flawless ball today. Very nice to see them play up to their potential. Glad I picked today to go to one.

by coreyhess on Jul 25, 2009 10:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

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