Brewers 3, Cardinals 2
by Kyle Lobner on Aug 18, 2010 4:04 PM CDT
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PrintW: Randy Wolf (10-9)
L: Adam Wainwright (17-7)
S: Trevor Hoffman (7)
HR: None
MVP: Randy Wolf (+.448)
LVP: John Axford (-.217)
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Where has this Randy Wolf been all season?
Wolf was the story of the day, pitching 8.1 innings and allowing just five baserunners and one run to the Cardinals on three hits, a walk and an HBP. He struck out four and retired eleven straight batters at one point in a streak stretching from the fifth to eighth innings.
Wolf was pulled after allowing a one out double to Albert Pujols in the ninth (the only extra base hit he allowed, eventually becoming his only run) and John Axford, the day after pitching 1.2 innings to close Tuesday's game, was called upon for the final two outs.
Today, though, it wasn't meant to be for The Ax. Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder did their best to let the Cardinals back in the game defensively in the ninth, with back to back misplayed balls that were ruled doubles but could just as easily have been errors for Braun, and a two out error at first base for Fielder that allowed the second run to score. With Axford's pitch count rising, the Brewers called upon Trevor Hoffman, who struck out Brendan Ryan on three pitches to record save #598.
At the plate, Lorenzo Cain was as exciting as any Brewer has been for a long time. He doubled, stole third and scored on a George Kottaras bunt single in the fifth, then drove in a run with a triple in the seventh (his first triple as a big leaguer) and scored on Alcides Escobar's sac fly. The FS Wisconsin broadcast noted that Cain is only the second player all season to get two extra base hits off Wainwright in the same game (Vernon Wells was the other).
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Make Cain sound even more special
He is the only NL player with two extra base hits off Wainwright in the same game this year.
Maybe he should play first base instead. That is, he should lie out there and we can step on him when we get a hit.
The Cain Legend Officially Begins Today
Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Today.
Anyone to suggests a Mutiny will be summarily cast overboard. aargh!!
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully Macha will contact the league so they can say they'll look into it...
… before hanging up and laughing.
The NL should be ashamed of the fact that Pujols has only been hit once all year.
Like I needed another reason to hate diabetes.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It's hard to hit a guy who comes to the plate in one of these
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Aug 18, 2010 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 17 recs
Awesome.
Like I needed another reason to hate diabetes.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2010 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish I could rec this 12 times.
One for each apostle.
Like I needed another reason to hate diabetes.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2010 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Baseballs are afraid of Pujols
He just waves his hand and the pitches are deflected away from him.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
That counts for 3 games
Sweep is a sweep. Go Reds
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Aug 18, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Reds indeed.
Like I needed another reason to hate diabetes.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
But still
Wolf showed respect by allowing a double to Pujols
by ilikeburritos on Aug 18, 2010 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
My understanding is the "double" was the official scorer's doing.
by BrewCrewBrian on Aug 19, 2010 7:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Scoring it as a "double" was the official scorer's doing.
Allowing Pujols and Holliday to reach 2B was all on Braun. I watched the replay of the game last night and both times Braun misjudged the ball. Fielders are not given errors for misjudging a ball and missing it completely.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
That was the "my understanding" part
I was not watching the game (only gamecast) and someone here said that it was an error.
by BrewCrewBrian on Aug 19, 2010 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Great game, and great series guys
It’s a shame that the Reds couldn’t take care of the Cardinals, but it’s nice to know that you’ve got our backs while we take out everybody else.
well said!
another RR’s here: it was fun to see Hoffman get the save (even though half of RR freaked when he came in lol)
should have untucked after coming so close to losing
anything to rile them up
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
In other all is right with the Universe news,
the Cubs just lost.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
I put a lot of money on the Crew finishing higher than the Cubs this year
what do you know, i kind of look smart
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
I was going to post something...
but then thought… nah, too easy.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
LVP is Axford?
Joke, right? This is where stats fail. Braun gets my vote with those misplays. (AND neither were even called official errors.) His performance will be forgotten by history by Friday.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 4:22 PM CDT reply actions
Defense isn't taken into account with WPA
The pitcher on the mound is at fault for a bad defensive play by that metric.
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
I'd call that pretty lame metric, wouldn't you?
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really
Its just a statistic that shows who has the highest and lowest WPA of the game. I think its a pretty interesting stat.
It might be lame if you really wanted to figured out who the “MVP” was of a game and only looked at WPA.
Get a ife broseph
That's exactly why I call ERA a pretty lame metric, to be honest.
The pitcher on the mound is at fault for a bad defensive play.
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
Well, the pitcher being at fault for a bad defensive play is part of it
but they also aren’t punished for giving up “hits” all the time either. If a RF with awful range doesn’t get close to a ball that a league average RF would have gotten, thats on the pitcher, but if a stud CF with a ton a range has a ball go off his glove in a place no other CF could have gotten close to anyways, thats not on the pitcher.
The misplays only really hurt Wolf's performance.
It was Axford who loaded up the bases and put the Cards into a position to win.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Did anyone else see Wolf interviewed by Telly Hughes?
He looked like he has just witnessed a train wreck close up. Poor guy. BUT a win’s a win. How’s S-key? Fielder’s wrist?
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 4:25 PM CDT reply actions
Escobar – Leg cramps
Fielder – Sore, but Fielder down played it.
Whos the backup 1st basemen anyways?
Didn't they give Kottaras a few innings at 1B earlier in the season?
Hopefully a moot point though.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
I'd say Inglett, knowing Macha.
McGehee’s right-handed, not the better option.
Kottaras is needed for Wolf and PH, not to mention emergency catcher.
Prince has got his consecutive game streak on the line. Expect to see him pinchrunning. (lol)
I’m guessing (hoping) 48 hours off may be enough to heal himself.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad they're not playing on the road
He could do the Lou Gehrig trick of leading off and starting at shortstop and being replaced in the bottom of the first.
Counsell has seven innings at first base in his major league career, which is seven more than Inglett but only five more than Kottaras. It would be amusing to see a guy slugging .300 start at first. If Fielder misses extended time, they have that open 40-man roster spot to call up a first baseman.
Maybe he should play first base instead. That is, he should lie out there and we can step on him when we get a hit.
Good point
Almonte has been hitting the ball pretty well in Nashville and playing 1B.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
all good points
Prince at short. Hmmm. The infield practice grounders before the first pitch would be fascinating. Some historic images to capture, there.
During spring training, we had a guy (with a Polish last name I believe) take a number of ABs with the first team.. He’s been w the Sounds most of season.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Joe Koshansky
He’s an interesting player. Former top prospect, has never really not hit (he has a better career minor league OPS than Gamel, FWIW), but never got a shot in the majors because he was blocked by Todd Helton and is incredibly strikeout-prone.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
I wonder how serious Escobar's injury was.
Seemed like the timing was perfect to allow Hoffman time to warm up.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Axford is starting to give me a bit of a Turnbow vibe
that being said Braun and Fat man did let Axford down in the 9th
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
Axford - Pitches per Appearance - WHIP
by month
May 19.4 – 1.000
Jun 21.3 – 1.538
Jul 16.9 – 0.917
Aug 22.4 – 1.552
Longer appearances = lower performance
Probably getting overworked
He’s thrown well over 100 pitches over the past 7 days.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
the WHIP isn't good that high
but the pitches/appearance numbers
Braddock Hurt?
What’s up with Braddock? Is he still having elbow pain or whatever it was? He hasn’t pitched since Sunday and there have been numerous times where he could have been used quite effectively in the last few days.
Macha forgot he was there?
He thought he only had Loe and the Ax Man out there.
by BrewCrewBrian on Aug 18, 2010 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd just like to add that the Cardinals are little bitches
There, I said it.
by Brew Angel on Aug 18, 2010 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
Now go tap Molina on the leg.
Like I needed another reason to hate diabetes.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well done Trevor Hoffman.
When he was pitching poorly and was removed from the closer’s role, he didn’t complain about it. He sucked it up like a man and turned his attention to being a positive influence in the bullpen, while mentoring the very man who took his job: John Axford. He didn’t throw a tantrum and demand a trade. He didn’t denounce management to reporters. He was as professional about the situation as anyone could have wanted. He didn’t stop working hard, and the results showed during relief appearances in non-save situations. Quite a bit of time passed, which I can imagine is a lengthy stretch without a save opportunity for the all-time saves leader, before he got another chance. And today, as the result of his tireless effort and admirable professionalism, he was given that chance. Congrats on 598, Trevor.
"We’re gonna gather our nuts, and find out what the squirrels… we’ll be right back." - Brian Anderson
by Rendezvous on Aug 18, 2010 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 11 recs
This of course should be expected. It's a team game, at least on paper....
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
No, Rodgers wears a douchey hat
Braun wears a douchey t-shirt.
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Aug 19, 2010 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Not the Brewers hat, by the way
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Aug 19, 2010 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Which hat?
The only ones I’ve ever seen him wear are either Packers or Nike caps.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
You think I'd just say he wears a douchey hat with no basis?
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Aug 19, 2010 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Remetee
Rodgers is one of the “celebrities” on Braun’s Remetee website modeling the Remetee brand.
by Infield Fly Rule on Aug 19, 2010 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Is anyone still made I have a mancrush on Lorenzo Cain?
Or is that cool now?
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Aug 19, 2010 12:58 AM CDT reply actions
I'm not gonna judge
Lo-Cain’s pretty awesome.
by nullacct on Aug 19, 2010 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
The ball fields are now diamonds.
Maybe he should play first base instead. That is, he should lie out there and we can step on him when we get a hit.
I'm still made
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Aug 19, 2010 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
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