Game Thread #157: Brewers (77-79) at Rockies (88-68)
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 29, 2009 6:30 PM CDT
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PrintMilwaukee Brewers at Colorado Rockies, Sep 29, 2009 7:40 PM CDT
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3 game series vs Rockies @ Coors Field
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Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009, 7:40 PM CDT Chris Narveson vs Jason Marquis Mostly clear. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 75. |
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And the final road trip commences with an opportunity to play spolier in Denver.
Follow the jump for tonight's pitching matchup, lineup and conversation on tonight's game!
Jason Marquis (15-12, 3.98) is having another career year at the perfect time, as he prepares to become a free agent this offseason. His 15 wins tie a career high, and with one inning pitched tonight he'll set a new career high there as well. Despite spending the season in Colorado, he's significantly lowered his home runs allowed (down to .7 per 9 innings after .8, 1.0 and 1.6 the previous three seasons), and has made over 30 starts for five of the last six years. He's struggled lately, though, posting a 6.49 ERA and allowing opposing batters to hit .313/.394/.481 in his last six starts. Normally I'd tell you who hits him well, but every Brewer seems to hit him well: Current Brewers have faced him 217 times and hit .306/.362/.461 off of him.
Meanwhile, Chris Narveson (2-0, 3.82) is making his fourth start of the season, and has gotten a little better each time out. Last time, he struck out ten batters in just 70 pitches over 5.2 innings against the Cubs. The Brewers are 3-0 when he starts this season. Colorado might not be the best place for him to pitch, however: He's posted a 2.31 ERA since August 27, but he's allowed 5 home runs in 23.1 innings (nearly 2 per nine innings) over that time. He hasn't thrown more than 86 pitches as a Brewer, so 100 is probably the max for him, and 90 might be more realistic.
Here's the lineup, courtesy of Adam McCalvy:
Felipe Lopez 2B
Corey Hart RF
Ryan Braun LF
Prince Fielder 1B
Casey McGehee 3B
Mike Cameron CF
J.J. Hardy SS
Jason Kendall C
Chris Narveson LHP
In the bullpen tonight:
Mitch Stetter pitched one inning (25 pitches) Sunday.
David Weathers pitched one inning (18 pitches) Sunday.
Chris Smith pitched 1.2 innings (11 pitches) Sunday.
Trevor Hoffman has not pitched since Saturday.
Todd Coffey has not pitched since Saturday.
Carlos Villanueva has not pitched since Saturday.
Claudio Vargas has not pitched since Friday.
John Axford has not pitched since Thursday.
Seth McClung has not pitched since Monday, September 21.
Mike Burns has not pitched since Tuesday, but likely won't pitch due to damage to his labrum.
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Braves
I bet they’re thrilled the Brewers figured the difference between 3200 and 3400 pitches this year was enough to keep Gallardo out of this series.
You know me Al.
Maybe the person who's writing their lines is the one that's drunk?
"My name is Jason Kendall, and I am here to murder your season. Prepare to die 2009 Brewers." - molitorfan
The sky calls to us
If we do not destroy oursleves
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Sep 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yup.
Nice park. In the Jacobs Field mode, lots of outfield seating, if I remember correctly.
by Rubie Q on Sep 29, 2009 7:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Ive been to Coors as well
Its a nice park.
Taking shallowness to new depths -- FtJ's blog
by Fatter than Joey on Sep 29, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
$4 day of game seats in CF are a great deal
Would be nice if they had a little better attendance considering how well they are playing
Also a lot like Camden Yards
I went last July.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Twice this year.
Watching the sun set over the mountains was a highlight both times. Beautiful park, fun atmosphere.
by Cheeseandcorn on Sep 29, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
it's sweeet
Would go again, but the law about the baseball knowledge of the fans decreasing the more expensive the seat is really holds there.
Wow...
was it me, or did it look like the left fielder misplayed that completely?
"My name is Jason Kendall, and I am here to murder your season. Prepare to die 2009 Brewers." - molitorfan
Wow.
You have my permission to fwap me in the back of the head for that. Seriously.
"My name is Jason Kendall, and I am here to murder your season. Prepare to die 2009 Brewers." - molitorfan
Prince Fielder has 101 more RBIs this season
than Jason Kendall
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
So, Jason Kendall + All Star = Slightly Better All Star
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 29, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe a 4
no brighter than ganymede
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Sep 29, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
p3wnd
This post from hours ago suddenly much funnier
by Nicole Haase on Sep 29, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
IBB to fielder again?
glitch in the matrix?
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
hit 'em where they ain't
or don’t swing at all!
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
Hey, a bases loaded walk!
We got one, for a change. I like.
by Rubie Q on Sep 29, 2009 8:26 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
This is a really tough series for me.
My friends are all Rockies fans, and I more or less jumped on the Rockies’ bandwagon a few weeks ago. If they make the playoffs, I’d be really excited for my friends, and it’d make things a lot more fun for me.
But rooting against the Brewers would feel so, so wrong. I’m pretty much torn down the middle on this one.
by Cheeseandcorn on Sep 29, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
you, millerparkdrunk and i all.
i think the rockies are gritty and a sight better than the braves. i’d love to see them take the wc.
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Sep 29, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
That's kind of the route I'm taking.
I’m rooting for the Brewers to sweep the Rockies and for them to still make the playoffs.
by Cheeseandcorn on Sep 29, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
E5's abound
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Sep 29, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Hooray Narveson!
First major league hit! :D
"My name is Jason Kendall, and I am here to murder your season. Prepare to die 2009 Brewers." - molitorfan
Sure about that Rock?
“Helton’s numbers aren’t all that different away from Coors as they were at home, you have to throw that out when analyzing his HOF chances”
Home: .347/.421/.536
Road: .296/.405/.428
I’d say that is a bit of a difference
making me appreciate the Twins announcers
for all that Dick and Bert have their faults, at least Bert pretends to know how to check B-R and look for splits…ok, mostly his own, but you get the idea.
My bad...
Those are his 2009 numbers, though the point still holds true.
Home OPS: 1.10
Road OPS: .884
OK, good.
I was pretty sure his career OPS was over 1.000, so I was looking that up.
by Cheeseandcorn on Sep 29, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
narveson works around a walk
and tacks on 2 more K’s. horray for zoidberg
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
the double play: baseball's equivilent of smothering a baby.
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
?
Wow, that’s way over the top.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
I didn't think that was so bad.
How’s the Crew doing? I’m still at work, going on 12 hours.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
pretty good
until this inning
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
yikes, bases loaded
Come on Coffey!!!!
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Question about Cameron's arm
A lot is made of Cameron’s defense. But how is his arm? I’ve never noticed him having an exceptionally strong arm. It seems to be accurate, though. Am I completely wrong, here?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
that sounds about right
I’ve never noticed him having an exceptionally strong arm.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
A thousand points of fail.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
ohhhhh yeah
now i remember why we can’t win games
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
What happened?
Gameday’s taking forever.
by Cheeseandcorn on Sep 29, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
imagine you are playing oregon trail
and you just ran out of game. and axels. and all you have are these nice shirts.
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Sep 29, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
explanation for us gameday viewers?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
it involves
a possible double play, Lopez tripping, a run scoring, and not getting an out
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
weren't there already 2 outs?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
was there any explanation for taking narveson out? his pitch count seemed reasonable
we were expecting something around 90 and he had barely crested 70, right?
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
Evening
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Anyone want to recap this one?
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Guess it's mine, then.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 29, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I can do it if you don't have time
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I have time, just lazy.
And I’ve only been half-watching for much of the night.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 29, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
so have I
I rediscovered Disco Hayes’ blog so I’ve been reading some of the older entries
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I recently started reading it.
I find most player blogs boring, but his is pretty good.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 29, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, at least I get another shot at it.
I had a loss recap finished and ready to post.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 29, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you kidding me?
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
GRITTY
"My name is Jason Kendall, and I am here to murder your season. Prepare to die 2009 Brewers." - molitorfan
Is the world coming to an end?
Did my eyes just witness that?
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by Bush League All Star on Sep 29, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Hell, even I could hit a homer on a slider that doesn't slide.
"My name is Jason Kendall, and I am here to murder your season. Prepare to die 2009 Brewers." - molitorfan
"My name is Jason Kendall, and I am here to murder your season. Prepare to die 2009 Brewers."
!!!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Sep 29, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Of all players to murder another teams season...
Never mind. I am still confused.
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by Bush League All Star on Sep 29, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Is he more or less likely than TGJ?
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 29, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
That is a good question KL.
I may just chalk it up to Tootsie Pop Theory. The world may never know.
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by Bush League All Star on Sep 29, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
did you mention TGJ
because he also hit a HR today?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Should we be excited?
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by Bush League All Star on Sep 29, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
I'm not sure how we should feel
I’m just confused
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I was in the middle of a rant about how he should be pinch hit for...
It’s still sitting there, half written.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 29, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, I was in the middle of writing something similar
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I concur.
Confusion is setting in.
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by Bush League All Star on Sep 29, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I think so
the biggest excitement up until that point for me was finally seeing the Miller Lite commercial with Kurt Busch in.
"My name is Jason Kendall, and I am here to murder your season. Prepare to die 2009 Brewers." - molitorfan
Time to sign on my options account
and buy some futures contracts on sackcloth and ashes
by 54438Crew on Sep 29, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
same
My first thought was – game thread must be going nuts!
by Nicole Haase on Sep 29, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Shit
Doug is sure to sign Kendall now.
by SgtClueLs on Sep 29, 2009 10:23 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
My thought process as I refeshed the live box score...
“What the hell? Cameron Walked. Hardy Singled. Kendall could hit a home run here, then I’d be seriously confused.”
Hit the refresh button.
“IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD!”
Hey guys
No need to be a spoiler here. A vote against the Rockies is a vote for communism, socialism, and everything inbetween.
Warning: the above represents the thoughts and opinions of a 15-year-old.
Huh?
You picked a wrong time to post something of this value. We are still soaking in what just transpired.
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by Bush League All Star on Sep 29, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
The Braves already lost.
At worst, you’ll be up 2 with 5 to go. I’d take those odds.
by Rubie Q on Sep 29, 2009 10:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Braves get to play the Nationals
Rockies play the Dodgers. Odds go down.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure, but they've got two more with the Fish.
And the Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot, so … I dunno. I’d feel OK as a Rocks’ fan.
by Rubie Q on Sep 29, 2009 10:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The only way I can describe it is:
“I felt a great disturbance in the Force… as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror confusion and were suddenly silenced.”
by Yar Nivek on Sep 29, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
LOL
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by Bush League All Star on Sep 29, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
they keep showing the Kendall HR in slow-motion so you can really feel the grit
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
This is a strange, strange world
Where Jason Kendall hits late inning home runs and Ryan Braun has warning track power.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
strange world yes, but...
Braun went oppo. If he had pulled it, it would’ve been way out
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
After that replay
I’m more than a little worried about Corey’s fingers
by Nicole Haase on Sep 29, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
wasn't there a different rally lobster that worked once before?
not Gorman, but a different picture
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
why? he's done very well for them in a short amount of time.
you don’t think we’d be like that?
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
who knows
MP fans are so damn fickle – feels like they boo for just about anything.
I know it makes no sense – it just felt wrong
by Nicole Haase on Sep 29, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe it's sick and wrong, but I'm hoping for an 80-82 season.
That’s hardly a disaster. You want disaster? Look at the mets.
but the Mets
have lost most of their regulars to injury. You have to give them a bit of a pass.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Sep 29, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Post game thread
is open. Goodnight, everyone.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
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