Brewers 6, Astros 0
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 20, 2009 3:58 PM CDT
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PrintW: Yovani Gallardo (13-12)
L: Felipe Paulino (2-10)
HR: Corey Hart (12), Prince Fielder (40), Jody Gerut (8)
MVP: Yovani Gallardo (+.216)
LVP: Casey McGehee (-.036)
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If you missed today's game to watch some other sport, you missed a bunch of milestones at Miller Park:
- Yovani Gallardo, making his final start of the 2009 season, struck out seven batters in five innings. That leaves him with a season total of 204. He's just the fourth Brewer ever to record 200 strikeouts in a season.
- Prince Fielder hit his 40th home run in the first inning, making him just the second Brewer in franchise history to reach 40 home runs twice. He also drew a walk in the fifth inning, becoming the first Brewer ever to reach 100 in a season. He drew his 101st in the eighth.
- Ryan Braun picked up two hits today, and his fifth inning single was the 500th hit of his career.
- Corey Patterson also singled in the fifth, picking up his first Brewer hit. He was later picked off.
Yovani Gallardo and three Brewer relievers didn't need much run support today, but the Brewer bats got them enough. The Brewers scored four runs off Felipe Paulino in the game, all on home runs, and added two more in the eighth while the Brewers combined to shut out the Astros. Remarkably, it's the ninth time the Astros have scored one run or less in 15 Paulino starts this season. Gallardo's final line: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 7 K.
Carlos Villanueva (sixth inning), Chris Smith (seventh and eighth innings) and Mike Burns (ninth inning) combined to complete the shutout. With the win, the Brewers have won eight of their last ten games to inch back to within one game of .500.
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Bet that Prince, Yo and Ryan are gutted that Corey's milestone has stolen their limelight!
"I hope your name is Rick"
at least with him being picked off
there’s no chance of a signing during the offseason. Right doug?
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 20, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Going to be a tough road
3 Vs the Cubs
4 Vs the Phillies
3 Vs the Rockies
3 Vs the Cardinals
Looking at the schedule Id see them finishing 78 or 79 wins, but the Cards and Rockies may not be going all out that last week. Phillies too. Nothing but replacement level SP for the Brewers here on out.
Still possible, but a big long shot.
go crew
I’m glad they’re doing well, but that brings up the dilemma of if I want them to finish off the season strong and above .500, or take a dive so any FA signings will be without draft consequence (and push it so another team or so HAS draft consequences)
Gallardo's 200 Ks
Fourth Brewer ever, second Mexican Brewers pitcher ever, fifth Mexican pitcher ever.
You know me Al.
So...
… if, with each nearly meaningless late season win, I wince a little and think about our draft position or having to give up a #1 if we sign a class A free agent this offseason, does that make me a bad Brewer fan?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 20, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions
I'm going to vote yes, sadly.
If they lose, I use draft position as a silver lining. When they win, though, I’m just glad they won.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
So you don't even think about it?
Not even in passing?
Because that’s all I’m talking about.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 20, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep. MLB Draft <> Draft in any other sports.
Draft Order & Success in MLB is far less correlated than in other sports.
How close are the Brewers to that point?
I know we’ve been updating regularly, but where are we at right now?
by Cheeseandcorn on Sep 20, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Apropos of nothing
Remember when Tony Gwynn was hitting the right side of .340 a month after being traded?
Since the All Star Break:
Tony Gwynn Jr: .231/.310/.274 in 214 PA, 4 SB, 3 CS
Jason Kendall: .239/.330/.308 in 185 PA, 6 SB, 1 CS
Gwynn’s average for the whole season is down to .260.
You know me Al.
Another comparison
Gwynn with Padres: .261/.339/.330 OPS of .669
Gerut with Brewers: .244/.314/.390 OPS of .704
In this case it actually would be because the OBP is more valuable than the slugging
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
by Jordan M on Sep 21, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gerut
Has been coming around as of late. someone on the juice, or found Robinade?
by Mr. McGehee on Sep 21, 2009 7:22 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
is it enought to earn him a shot at being the starting CF next season
Since hopefully he shall not be named will be gone.
Everything is just swell :)
what do you mean they will trade McGehee?
He has shown more promise than Gamel at third this season.
Everything is just swell :)
no he means
Gamel will have McGehee “disappeared”
i think McGehee sounds like a name that might be making others disappear though;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 21, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
I did not know Doug Melvin and Gamel were members of a Argentina Junta lol
A lot depends on what they are going to do with Lopez and Weeks and He who I am not allowed to name in CF
Yes why would you trade away McGehee who is a legit candidate for ROY this season in favor of a very good prospect?
Bird in hand right
Everything is just swell :)
Pat Listash WON the ROY award
enough said
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 21, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
my point is
McGehee isn’t going to win it, so he’s not even up to the standard of listash. And having one good year (rookie) doesn’t mean he’s a “bird in hand.” One should at least consider his minor league career as well as his bad joints.
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 21, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I am not saying you give McGehee a Braun like contract
Don’t the Brewers own his right for quite awhile? so there is no real risk is there Gamel can play 1st when they end up losing prince
Everything is just swell :)
I don't think there's any history to indicate that a ROY winner doesn't have a succesful career...
NL
2000 – Furcal
2001 – Pujols
2002 – Jennings*
2003 – Willis*
2004 – Bay
2005 – Howard
2006 – Ramirez
2007 – Braun
2008 – Soto
AL
2000 – Sasaki*
2001 – Suzuki
2002 – Hinske^
2003 – Berroa^
2004 – Crosby^
2005 – Street
2006 – Verlander
2007 – Pedroia
2008 – Longoria
*Indicates not currently on a MLB roster
^Indicates that ROY season has been their peak
could be a combination
pitchers are weaker in the NL, so easier to stay around for longer? Of course players can be traded between leagues.
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 21, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Sasaki was an "old rookie"
2000 was his 10th year of professional baseball. In any case, he was out of MLB after 2003 for reasons other than epically poor performance, and retired from pro baseball at age 36.
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