Cardinals 7, Brewers 6
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 1, 2009 9:58 PM CDT
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PrintW: Joel Pineiro (14-9)
L: Braden Looper (11-7)
S: Ryan Franklin (36)
HR: Casey McGehee (12), Albert Pujols (42), Matt Holliday (20)
MVP: Casey McGehee (+.282)
LVP: Todd Coffey (-.351)
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The Brewers got a decent start from Braden Looper tonight, probably about what they expect from him: six innings, four earned runs on eight hits, a walk and a strikeout, and a home run allowed to Albert Pujols. It was Looper's 33rd home run allowed, leaving him three short of tying the franchise record.
Meanwhile, Casey McGehee was a one-man offensive show tonight for the Brewers, hitting a three run home run in the first inning and driving in another with a bases loaded single in the sixth. Felipe Lopez, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in the ninth and Ryan Braun, who went 1-for-3 with a walk, were the only other Brewers to reach base multiple times. J.J. Hardy went 1-for-4 in his return to the majors, and drove in a run on an RBI groundout in the ninth.
Alas, it was all for naught, as Matt Holliday hit a three run home run in the seventh off Todd Coffey (immediately following an intentional walk to Albert Pujols), creating a deficit the Brewers could not overcome.
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was it me,
or did weathers look extremely pissed off after he IBB Pujols?
apologies if this was discussed in the thread. he just looked a little more pissed than usual
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
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pissed when he was pulled after that IBB
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
by trippingandy on Sep 1, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He's looked mad the last few times he's been pulled
It might just be his normal reaction
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I would be pissed too if I were never allowed to finish the inning that I was brought in for
by Saberilliterate on Sep 2, 2009 5:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Definition of "nanosecond":
the amount of time it takes me to turn the channel after they say “up next, a visit with the batting stance guy!”
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 1, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm not too hopeful about the next couple games
Then again, what did I expect? We’re playing the Cards.
CounsellWSMVP10!
that's basically what I was thinking
but at least they made it interesting and didn’t get massacred
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 1, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Matt Holliday = Hot Tidy Llama
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by TheJay on Sep 1, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I just got to our hotel.
Turn on At Bat, check out the box score … and Hardy got the start? Can anybody explain in nine words or less WTF that’s all about?
by Rubie Q on Sep 1, 2009 11:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Seems about right.
Since it’s clear Hardy’s not in the plans anymore, and since the club clearly doesn’t give two * about him (not that they should, BTW), this must’ve been to showcase him for a trade. Then why bat him eighth?
by Rubie Q on Sep 1, 2009 11:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He's too slow to bat anywhere else and do any good
So why not stick him where he hates to be?
CounsellWSMVP10!
Hmm. JJ Hardy as Job?
The Brewers sent him down to delay his free agency by a year. Now they’re batting Jim eighth because it’s his least favorite spot in the lineup. That’s an awful lot of spite for one little shortstop.
At least it makes the last month of the death march more interesting.
by Rubie Q on Sep 1, 2009 11:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think it is funny but not ha ha funny
The way the organization is trying to talk Hardy up now BA made some reference to how JJ was their best hitter in the playoffs last year and Rock prattled on about how great JJ is blah blah blah.
I am firmly in the time to move on camp when it comes to JJ
our pain will be over soon.
Everything is just swell :)
Well, he was their best hitter in the playoffs. And for the last 2 years, he's been pretty damn good.
So aside from his rookie year, the year he was injured, and this year, he’s been an above average shortstop.
I know no one on this site wants to see Hardy play anymore, but seriously, at least give the guy some credit. Oh wait, that doesn’t happen. Hardy is now in the same boat as Suppan & Kendall at this site, apparently.
Absolutes much?
I think they should play Escobar since he’ll be the starting shortstop next year but it doesn’t break my heart to see Hardy starting. I get that it bothers you people don’t want to see Suppan and Kendall play (though I must admit I don’t get why it bothers you), but I think you’re looking just a little bit too hard for someone else to hold up as a martyr.
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Exactly.
We must have either EVERYTHING or NOTHING, damn it!
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Why not? The season's over, play the kids. Hell, sit all the starters so they're fresh for next year, when some disillusioned people think we're going to be competitive.
Or just sit the guys that have fallen out of favor with the organization. That works too.
Maybe it's just me
But it sure seems like a lot of people are making a huge deal out of a situation that in all honesty made the most sense for the team (which is all that really matters in the long haul). So you have a player struggling at the plate, you can either: A) Let him continue to play like you have for the first 3/4 of the season where he has preformed at a sub-par level; B) Bench him and let him not get regular ABs to figure it out while working your bench player (C.C.) even more on his bum knee; or C) send him down to give him regular ABs in a less strenuous situation while calling up your #1 prospect to fill in for a couple of weeks.
Personally, I’m a Brewers fan before I’m a Hardy fan and regardless of how Hardy feels about this move it made sense on both a production level and a business level. I applaud the front office for having the balls to do what is best for the organization. I have to admit that it really does suck for Hardy, but what seems to be lost in this whole situation is the fact that if he would have simply performed anywhere near the level he has established the last 2 seasons this would be a moot point.
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