Game Thread #109: Brewers (54-54) at Astros (53-55)
by Kyle Lobner on Aug 7, 2009 6:01 PM CDT
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Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Aug 7, 2009, 7:05 PM CDT Carlos Villanueva vs Bud Norris Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 90. |
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It's Carlos Villanueva v. Bud Norris at 7:05. Follow the jump for tonight's pitching matchup, lineup and conversation on tonight's game!
Bud Norris (1-0, 0.90) has had some significant early success in the major leagues with the Astros, allowing just one earned run in ten innings of major league work. His last time out, he pitched seven shutout innings and allowed just two hits in his first major league start. In AAA, he was 4-9 with a 2.62 ERA in 120 innings for Round Rock.
Carlos Villanueva (2-8, 5.98) is coming off his best outing of the season, five scoreless innings with just two hits in his second start of 2009. He's still in the process of getting stretched out, and will probably be good to go for 85-90 pitches and 6 innings or so tonight.
Frank Catalanotto gets the start tonight in right, and Craig Counsell is back at third (h/t JS):
2B Felipe Lopez
3B Craig Counsell
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
CF Mike Cameron
RF Frank Catalanotto
SS J.J. Hardy
C Jason Kendall
RHP Carlos Villanueva
Enjoy the game!
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Norris hasn't yet pitched in a game that wasn't a shutout
His debut saw the Astros lose 12-0 and his first ever start saw them win 2-0.
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Fun fact
From a Tom Verducci article this past week:
So it goes in today’s game, as the actuarial tables get rewritten. Only six players 36 or older have played enough to qualify for the batting title, and only four of them actually play in the field: Raul Ibanez, Chipper Jones, Mike Cameron and Craig Counsell.
And only three of those players are major leaguers!
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I also noted that in the Mug this week.
Cited it via a link from Al. :-)
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I thought I might've seen it before
Too lazy to check.
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According to the game notes
The Brewers roster page has him wearing #43
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So who relieves Lee in left field now that Erstad is starting at 1B?
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Milestone Alert
Carlos Lee’s next HR is #300 in his career.
sssssh
I don’t want to get Sheffielded again.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I'd be content with
their lead-off hitter not Nyjer-ing us this weekend
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anyone remember
Villanueva’s last start against Houston? Particularly that 6th inning. It makes me slightly nervous for today
"my goodness"
Didn't Parra have a start like that, too?
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Did he?
Giving up three straight homers? You’re the one to ask about this kind of stuff.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Aug 7, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, a bad start in Houston
Maybe not three straight homers. Gave up back-to-back HRs to Backe and Bourn, though.
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I wish it was Suppan who was 2 weeks away
And Bush who would be ready in a week
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
It's hard to imagine Suppan will be back as soon as they think
Remember Bush was due back a bit sooner as well, I guess we’ll see
It's kinda nice to have Catalanotto playing
and not have to read 30 posts about how Hart is on the trade block
he can't be traded anymore anyway
at least not this season
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Aug 7, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats why I'm glad
Though secretly I was so used to it I’m kinda surprised they weren’t still popping up in talks of after-deadline trades, not like Hart would clear waivers of course
Macha hopes for 5-6 innings out of Villanueva, and possibly more?
So he’s a regular starter, then.
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He's pitched well.
His first start deserved a better line. Thats why I was hoping Suppan would be out longer then Bush so if Villa keeps throwing well, Suppan can just go on the lifetime-DL.
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
A quick one act play
Macha: Jeff, I have bad news. We’ve diagnosed you as in need of Tommy John surgery, hip replacement, and an appendectomy…consecutively.
Suppan: But it’s my oblique that hurts!
Macha: Right, but nothing about your performance has been good, so we’re starting from scratch.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Actually, act two
From the ensuing press conference:
Macha: Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world’s first bionic man.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
We're gonna take your elbow and put it in your hip
We’re going to take your appendix and put it in your leg to replace the tendon that we’ll place in your arm. If we’re lucky, you won’t buzz on the operating table.
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Frontman for The Outfield runs it down
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Erstad
.822 career OPS against the Brewers, .743 overall.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Tejada playing a nice left field there
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yes
when Kendall is up the SS is a lot like the left fielder.
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Aug 7, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thats because Lee plays the same postion I did as a kid:
very, very deep left field
It is what it is.
Cycle-hitter Chad Moeller is back in the majors
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Hunter Pence is like a cross between Ryan Braun and Corey Hart
with Eric Byrnes’s annoying-ness mixed in
It is what it is.
I assumed you meant he makes ugly shirts and fall down everytime he throws
by CheezeconQueso on Aug 7, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I was watching ESPN yesterday
and they showed Nick Swisher out on the town wearing Remetee
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Aug 7, 2009 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
my mother in-law
recently took to calling things fugly after spending some time with us and hearing the whippersnappers talk
I believe Bud's real name
is David. Got “Bud” from the beer
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Aug 7, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Read the story the other day...
His family men (father, uncle, grandfather), were all at a restaurant and ordered Bud, and said “We’re Bud men”, then the little one said “I’m a bud man!” and they’ve called him Bud ever since
I wish they could keep track of DP's broken up
CC would be destroying in that category
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What's the Grit Formula?
And better yet, what correlation and R-squared does it have with championship winning?
Braun makes up for the weird angle with a fancy catch
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damn Astro's announcers
saying that Braun has had troubles in the outfield. I believe you guys are thinking of 3rd base
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He hasn't been playing too well the last few weeks
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They made it sound like it was an all the time thing
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At most he’ll probably see 6 innings tonight. Sounds like Macha is stretching him out slowly. So far so good.
What just happened...
When I get bubbly I do it in moderation,
1 brew, 1 brew, I said 1 brew at a time
I think I blacked out...
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clearly
kendall loaded that ball with iron filings and chartered a stealth helicopter to hover overhead.
No. Fucking. Way.
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Brewer's catchers no longer homer-less!
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I wonder if Tatis (playing 2B) will homer tonight for the Mets
Might as well get rid of both homerless positions in one night.
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Was wondering if they had gotten one before our catchers
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I just texted my wife, who's out walking the dog:
“You just missed a Kendall home run. May never be another one.”
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
He's leading right now.
Check this out:
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Or any day, really.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Something rise at the sight of Jason Kendall?
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That's what she said...?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
The Brewers are under .500 since the last time he did it
Fueled by that crazy play in a Twins game.
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Agreed
TheJay, I think it’s your job this week to make a list of things that have happened since the last time Kendall homered.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Everything since the first chapter of Genesis
Done.
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Joking aside
Three of his six home runs since the beginning of the 2007 season have come in Houston to LF.
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In my house, we've actually stopped using TWSS in situations that are that obvious.
Your results may vary.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Brewers have now given up extra base hits to both hitters in the Astro lineup who came into the game batting under .200.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Seems about right
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he just batted
unless they get to his spot in the order this half, I bet he’ll be out there in the 6th.
So, I’m personally praying for a rally
Nah,
I’d prefer this one
It is what it is.
by coolig on Aug 7, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I've been quoting TBL a lot this week.
We got a new rug and it really ties the room together.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I don't know his marital status.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Thanks, I've been here all week.
Try the mac and cheese.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Villanueva's frustrated slap at that ball
Had scary visions of this sort of thing happening.
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Here
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=5619597
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Me too.
Moved The Bigs 2 to the top of my Gamefly list.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Walks two guys in a row and that's a called strike, huh
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The "What does greatness taste like?" commercials bug me.
Mainly because I piss excellence, and I’d imagine the taste is similar.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
greatness is slightly more tart that excellence
by CheezeconQueso on Aug 7, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ryan Braun
knows exactly how you feel
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Aug 7, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Villy pulled at 72 pitches.
So much for stretching him out.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
No, I'm cool with it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Who else thinks...
that Villanueva is only good for 5 innings? Not that that would be a bad thing. I’d prefer getting 5 quality innings instead of making the offense have to make a late rally.
Dammit
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It's a night for ex-Pirates
Maybe Gerut’s got some magic in his bat, too.
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He's always got magic in his bat.
He’s been making pinch hitting opportunities disappear all season.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
JFC
The Brewers have given up a home run to Michael Bourn and two to Jason Michaels this season.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
At least the Astro gave one up to Jason Kendall
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WTF?!
Let me get this straight…
They walk Erstad to face Michaels… the guy who already hit a HR once tonight?
They don't like DiFelice against lefties
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Don't bunt Jason!!
It’s a night for multiple HRs!!
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If Jason Kendall hits two home runs tonight, I will _______.
Your nominations now accepted.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Never eat Mac & Cheese again
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Under consideration.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I still need to buy the Braden Looper jersey I said I'd buy months ago.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I think I'd keep conveniently forgetting to do that
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take the world's biggest crap?
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Poop in the refridgerator
and eat an entire wheel of cheese
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"I'm not even mad, I'm impressed!"
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Write a letter to Doug Melvin asking for him back in 2010
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I just said letter
You can take it any direction you want.
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Haudricourt apparently getting pissy when the team starts losing
His Twitter from 8 mins ago: Haudricourt George and Barbara Bush not at the Astros game tonight. Unlike their son, they must have had an exit strategy.
also, this gem:
Haudricourt Jason Kendall and I are no longer tied for number of HRs. He just hit No. 1 in his 368th plate appearance.
Braun & Cameron didn't help him in LA
But yeah
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Come on Brauny!!
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or maybe the dancing animals again?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Aug 7, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
It's been a while
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Byrdak gave up a home run to Kendall last year
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I would not mind seeing how well Michaels can climb Tal's Hill here
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Was strike three as far outside as it looked on gameday?
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
good, looked horrible on gameday......I need to get FSN...
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
Well
At least he didn’t watch strike three
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"That's a nice inning for Vargas"
Been a really long time since I’ve heard that.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Just a triple and a double away from the cycle!
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Why isn't...
McGehee starting more games? He’s hitting over .300 against both lefties and righties. Is his knee still bothering him?
I think the knee is the main reason
partly Counsell playing well too
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Aug 7, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
What number is Colome wearing after all?
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Thanks
Settles the game notes vs. online roster debate. Gameday abstained.
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Great throw!
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9th inning rally time
at least the right part of the order is up.
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Aug 7, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
It feels strange having the top of the order coming up in the bottom of the ninth
It always feels like Kendall is coming up.
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Hoping for a nice finish
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Saw that one coming
TWSS, I’m on a roll
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Post game thread
is open.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
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