Game Thread #61: Rangers (33-27) at Brewers (25-35)
by Kyle Lobner on Jun 11, 2010 6:00 PM CDT
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PrintTexas Rangers at Milwaukee Brewers, Jun 11, 2010 7:10 PM CDT
Check out Noah's series preview, then join us tonight for the exciting resumption of Interleague Play!
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3 game series vs Rangers @ Miller Park
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Texas Rangers Friday, Jun 11, 2010, 7:10 PM CDT Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing in from center field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80. |
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Follow the jump for tonight's pitching matchup, lineup and more!
Chris Narveson (5.83 ERA, 4.27 FIP) has posted a 6.59 ERA in his last five starts, and not surprisingly the Brewers are 1-4 in those contests. He's been victimized by poor starts: His first inning ERA is 12.38, and it's 2.25 or lower in the second, third, fourth and fifth. He held true to this form last time out, allowing four runs in the first inning against the Cardinals, then settling down and pitching five scoreless, including four consecutive hitless innings.
As noted by his heavy ERA/FIP split above, Narveson's been getting pretty unlucky. His BABIP against is also .353, suggesting more balls are falling in than one would expect. He's throwing a slider a lot more this season (14.7% of the time, up from 2.4% last year), and it's roughly a league average pitch. His curve is also pretty good, worth +1.37 runs per 100 attempts. As one might expect, none of the Rangers have ever faced him.
Meanwhile, the Brewers will welcome back old friend Rich Harden (5.34 ERA, 5.73 FIP), who went 0-2 with a 5.63 ERA in three starts against the Crew last season. Harden has also struggled lately, posting a 7.31 ERA in his last six starts, although the Rangers are 4-2 in those games. He threw a season-high 111 pitches against the Rays on Sunday, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits in just five innings, walking three and striking out six. Harden leads the AL with 40 walks allowed on the season.
He only throws two pitches: a 90.8 mph fastball and a 82.4 mph changeup, which he throws 36% of the time. Both pitches have been below average this season, with the change (-1.60 runs per 100) the worse of the two. Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder are the only Brewers who have faced Harden ten times:
| Player | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Ryan Braun | 13 | .231 | .231 | .385 | .615 |
| Prince Fielder | 13 | .111 | .385 | .444 | .829 |
Via the Brewers' Facebook page we know that Rickie Weeks is back in the leadoff spot, Corey Hart is batting second and Jonathan Lucroy is getting his second straight start:
Rickie Weeks 2B
Corey Hart RF
Prince Fielder 1B
Ryan Braun LF
Casey McGehee 3B
Carlos Gomez CF
Jonathan Lucroy C
Alcides Escobar SS
Chris Narveson P
And in the Dungeon of Doom bullpen:
Zach Braddock pitched .1 innings (4 pitches) yesterday, and also pitched on Wednesday.
Kameron Loe pitched 1.1 innings (27 pitches) yesterday.
John Axford pitched 1 inning (15 pitches) yesterday.
Carlos Villanueva pitched 1.1 innings (14 pitches) yesterday.
Trevor Hoffman pitched 1 inning (10 pitches) Wednesday.
David Riske pitched 1 inning (11 pitches) Wednesday.
Chris Smith pitched 1.1 innings (22 pitches) Wednesday.
Chris Capuano has not pitched since Thursday, June 3.
Enjoy the game!
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Way off topic
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Now that's great tasting chicken!
I'm not sure I want reliever Narveson back.
At this point, if he’s not a starter I don’t think the Brewers have a spot for him.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I feel like there's no one very viable to use as an extra starter at this point anyway
"Also, guys." - Mykenk
Well, Capuano is sitting around right now.
So I guess it depends on your opinion of him and your definition of “very viable.”
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I forgot about him
But 3.2 innings in his first start back doesn’t make me feel any better about the state of the rotation
"Also, guys." - Mykenk
Drenching thunderstorm
No kidding – it’s passing through Appleton right now.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
They just announced a rainout
The field must be waterlogged, because it’s supposed to be done raining by 8.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
It's rained like hell there the past few days, so may be.
Game on Tuesday was also rained out.
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
Yeah, dammit.
If it would have held off for 10 more minutes I’d have gotten my gutters completely cleaned out.
Instead I was a soaking wet dude with clogged gutters.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 11, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Adam is taking on a 48 oz. porterhouse in 20 minutes on Man V. Food
compelling TV.
Too close for missiles, I’m switching to Ueck.
I liked the episode from when he went to Portland
Voodoo Doughnut is the bomb.
"Also, guys." - Mykenk
It really is. Got caught watching it one random Saturday with a marathon
Watched 6 straight episodes
by brewbaybucks on Jun 11, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I've done the exact same thing
I can’t turn it off
Too close for missiles, I’m switching to Ueck.
It does...and the food looks so good
And then you think about it deeper and immediately get a stomach ache and lower back pains
by brewbaybucks on Jun 11, 2010 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That only happens for me
When he’s doing things like eating habanero chili, and even then I think it’s just because I’ve done that… and it was horrible.
"Also, guys." - Mykenk
that guy
in his contract he makes Travel Channel pay for a personal trainer for him. Which he doesn’t appear to use too often.
Get well soon Ueck
I ate a steak that size at Prime Quarters a few years back.
It got pretty bad, but I finished it and claimed my free meal. Which I have yet to use and now both Milwaukee locations are closed.
by KittenMittons on Jun 11, 2010 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I've done that too
But I can’t IMAGINE doing that in 20 minutes. Disgusting.
Too close for missiles, I’m switching to Ueck.
Who did it in 20 minutes?
Yuck. I think I had two hours to do it at Prime Quarters, and I used most of the time. It wasn’t a very good cut of meat;it got to the point where I was taking a gulp of water with every bite in order to get it down.
by KittenMittons on Jun 11, 2010 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Nooooooo.
I knew the airport one closed but I thought the HWY100 one was still open.
I’ll pour out a little A-1.
I guess there's one in Madison though.
by KittenMittons on Jun 11, 2010 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know if the one in Green Bay's open, either.
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
According to the website, they have four locations.
Green Bay, Madison, Janesville, and Princeton, Illinois.
http://primequarter.com/locations.html
by KittenMittons on Jun 11, 2010 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Huh.
This first inning Narveson isn’t the one I wrote about today.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Too many Murphys
David Murphy is shortened as “Dv” on gameday.
Failure is just success rounded down.
Hits it off the Hoffman sign in left.
Hoffman is involved in home runs even when he’s not in the game.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
hope that signals
The end of 2 slumps
He’s actually underrated, but that’s another can of worms…
by jarlbartar on Jun 11, 2010 7:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Yep. This may be a high scoring game
Vladiator went deep already
There's a video on Digg of a monkey
having sex with a frog.http://digg.com/pets_animals/Monkey_Rapes_Frog_at_Zoo_Vid
I don’t know what else to say.
And you felt the need to share it why?
"Also, guys." - Mykenk
by kirbir on Jun 11, 2010 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I brought this up in the Series Preview Thread...
But has Macha ever given a reason as to why Escobar was pretty much given up on as a #2 hitter? His .364 OBP while hitting second is better than any of our other #2 hitters this year.
I'm guessing he wanted to use Esky's speed
Late in the lineup, hoping he’d get on base and bring the top of the order back around (if the pitcher doesn’t screw things up in the meantime).
But no, I don’t recall an official reason.
"Also, guys." - Mykenk
The media crews have been saying all season
Macha doesn’t want to put pressure on Escobar so early in his career, thus his current home in the eight hole.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jun 11, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That sounds familiar.
But I think it’s just stupid. He’s never exactly been known for taking walks, so put him right in front of the pitcher, where they aren’t likely to give him much to hit? In my opinion, Macha is severely hurting escobar’s offensive game by sitting him in the 8 hole.
Agreed.
I think part of the reason Kottaras is walking so much is because he’s hitting #8 most of the time.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
another one please
He’s actually underrated, but that’s another can of worms…
by jarlbartar on Jun 11, 2010 8:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Random thought
How many hits do you think Vladimir Guerrero will end his career with? He’s at 2327 coming into this AB.
Failure is just success rounded down.
You would think so
But as long as he can move his legs, you’d think some team would find a spot for a guy who hits around .300 and slugs .500.
Failure is just success rounded down.
He's 35 and strong as ever
quick bat, wants to play. Why on earth would he not play well into his 40s as an American Leaguer?
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jun 11, 2010 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't he more or less hobbled at this point last year already?
I guess it’s feasible he could DH for a few years yet, but that’d require his health holding steady or turning around.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Just thought of this regarding the Corey Hart limited value 40 HR hitter discussion earlier
Check out Tony Armas’ 1983-1984.
Failure is just success rounded down.
If you make a list of players with 250+ career HR, and sort it by OBP.
Armas is the only one with a career OBP under .300. And his is .287.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I guess it's feasible he could still get 29 more HR.
He’s only 36.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
smoaked
By the narve dog
He’s actually underrated, but that’s another can of worms…
by jarlbartar on Jun 11, 2010 8:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Is that a new tattoo on the back of Hart's right hand?
I don’t recall noticing it before.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
He's like Zsasz, an obscure Batman villain
But instead of notching a mark on his skin every time he kills someone, Corey notches his homers. That’s how he won his arby hearing.
by Azor on Jun 11, 2010 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
his arbitration
I don’t feel so bad about losing it anymore
by keephopealive on Jun 11, 2010 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
slump breaker?
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
I am getting chest pains just looking at that.
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
by WSB Chris on Jun 11, 2010 8:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Harden doing his best Wolf imitation
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
by WSB Chris on Jun 11, 2010 8:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
yes
unless there is another pitcher with the same name. I think he had injury trouble.
Get well soon Ueck
I am a pretty happy camper right now.
Lucroy shows some defense, hitting some dingers, Narv(e)-dog doing well.
Life is good.
by Bush League All Star on Jun 11, 2010 8:47 PM CDT reply actions
even knowing were still far out of contention
its something to get excited about
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
i completely forgot we were playing the rangers this year
but its awesome because thats 3 more games that are on local tv here. woo, free baseball!
free baseball
I would say that you get what you pay for, but that would be mean since we are winning.
Get well soon Ueck
free at least
in that i didn’t have to buy beers for 3 hours at a bar, though there is a time for that
AMAZING
my team won, by a lot. its a lot like bowling in that you can drink and still be good (if not better), but the balls are a LOT lighter and the math is easier.
is it a good idea to pitch a guy against the team that let him go?
loe is warming up..
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
Only if that person is Suppan...
Maybe the Brewers can up their BA a little.
by Bush League All Star on Jun 11, 2010 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Strange double play but we'll take it
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
That was an awkward looking DP
I don’t think anyone was out there.
Failure is just success rounded down.
weeks picked up ball in front of the runner
and did a spin-around tag which didnt touch Smoak, and then proceeded to lob the ball to Prince which made it a close play at first, which I would have given to Bourbon
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
i'd say a top-ten play
if he touched him
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
yeah.. that was lucky
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
Major league record, I think
two blown calls on one play
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jun 11, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay. I want to see a better replay on that.
Don’t think he tagged him.
The play at first was iffy too.
by Bush League All Star on Jun 11, 2010 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
Someone can't white-balance a camera.
Craig and Jerry are not normally blue.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
They've covered the Brewers all season
Of course they are normally blue.
Failure is just success rounded down.
by TheJay on Jun 11, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Looks like two blown calls there
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
The slo-mo proves without a doubt
Weeks is a really shitty in the field.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jun 11, 2010 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
with that double play
and jeff suppan corrupting the Cardinal’s team ERA, things seem to start going our way
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
He doesn't seem to be around as much this year but I've been wondering that all year
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
Just evening out the gaff
with the Weeks call.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jun 11, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
He's trying to make McGehee feel better.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 11, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Corey Hart has stolen his Mojo.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 11, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is Macha out there taking him out???
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
Waited for the Rangers PH to be announced
Allowed Narveson to get an ovation, too.
Failure is just success rounded down.
the rangers color guy (don't know his name)
claims this to be his “least favorite” move in the majors. tsk tsk brewers. FOR SHAME.
I wonder if it is still Tom Greive
Doug Melvin’s predecessor as Texas GM
Failure is just success rounded down.
Braun under .300...
Kate Bilo is the short-term redemption.
by Bush League All Star on Jun 11, 2010 9:16 PM CDT reply actions
I like this game.
More please.
Too close for missiles, I’m switching to Ueck.
Is Braun sporting a faux-hawk in that ad?
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 11, 2010 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
I would have liked to see Narveson try to get through 8
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
They should park a car in the OF and if someone hits it with a batted ball....
… they win a car.
That’d be fun.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 11, 2010 9:20 PM CDT reply actions
This would be a fun between-inning promotion
Drive a car on the field, try to catch tennis ball popups in the sunroof of a car.
I wouldn’t want to be the grounds crew afterwards, though.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Shoot tennis balls out of a tank.
Go extreme.
Pujols…he’s actually underrated
by Zorakathura on Jun 11, 2010 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Loe looks like he belongs in a Capitol One ad holding something large and sharp.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 11, 2010 9:22 PM CDT reply actions
He reminds me of Kevin Durand
From such movie theatricals as X-men Origins: Wolverine, Legion, and Walking Tall.
by Bush League All Star on Jun 11, 2010 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Mike Jones
3 scoreless innings in relief tonight for Nashville gives him 1 ER in 12 2/3 IP at AAA. Unfortunately, 14 BB and 6 K, too.
Failure is just success rounded down.
Like the one in the Miller High Life Light commercial where they crash the dog show.
Every time I see it, it makes me want to get a portrait of Gorman.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
That reminds me of the Simpsons episode where Homer's brother invents the baby translator
And one says something like “this demeans us both.”
Failure is just success rounded down.
"This leash demeans us both."
The guy had his toddler on a leash. The fact that I remember that irrelevant detail and you don’t is startling.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Yeah, I'm surprised teams don't have a spare nameless jersey for things like that
Failure is just success rounded down.
I really hope
they make Nebraska-PSU the last game of the year every year, a la Michigan-OSU.
Get well soon Ueck
I'd love to be in the room when they have the pissing match over how to line up the divisions.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 11, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm guessing
Nebraska-Iowa will get that spot. But I do like the idea of Nebraska-PSU playing for the 1982/1994 national championship trophies, like the folks at Black Shoe Diaries suggested.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jun 11, 2010 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Fine by me.
I wasn’t a Husker fan back then anyway.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jun 11, 2010 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Escobar has fallen and he can't get up.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 11, 2010 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
Guerrero with Estrada like speed
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
Woo hoo!
A quality start, timely hitting and a big win? Yes!
NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!
And some KamLoe.
by Bush League All Star on Jun 11, 2010 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
Well played game...
… and against a good team too.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 11, 2010 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
I think
we might not suck!
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
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25 | 21 | .543 | 0.5 | Lost 2 |
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Houston
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