Game Thread #112: Astros (47-62) at Brewers (52-59)
by Noah Jarosh on Aug 8, 2010 12:00 PM CDT
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PrintHouston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers, Aug 8, 2010 1:10 PM CDT
♫ It's the most wonderful time of the week.♫ Happy Yovani-day everybody!
Current Series
Brewers lead the series 2-0
| Fri 08/06 | WP: Kameron Loe (2 - 2) LP: Matt Lindstrom (2 - 2) |
6 - 5 win |
| Sat 08/07 | WP: Randy Wolf (8 - 9) SV: Trevor Hoffman LP: Brett Myers (8 - 7) |
5 - 2 win |
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Houston Astros Sunday, Aug 8, 2010, 1:10 PM CDT Wesley Wright vs Yovani Gallardo Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from right to left field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 85. |
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Follow the jump for all the usual bits and pieces.
Yovani Gallardo (10-5, 2.71) is a mac daddy. He strikes out people like nobodies business (10.12 K/9), has his walks cut down by almost one less per nine innings from last year, doesn't give up many homeruns (0.43/9) and has a 2.75 FIP (4th in MLB for starting pitchers), a 3.32 xFIP (sixth) and a 3.78 tRA. Also, he might be the best hitting pitcher in the league. So it's a pretty exciting thought that the Brewers have the rights to Yo through 2015.
Wesley Wright (1-1, 4.44) has appeared in nine games (three starts) so far this year, and has been mediocre at best. His K/9 and BB/9 numbers look pretty good at 7.52 and 2.39, respectively, but the Brewers must be licking their lips when they see his 2.05 HR/9. He also has a 5.42 FIP on the season, with a 4.01 xFIP and 5.94 tRA. Then again, all these numbers are in a pretty small sample size of 26.1 innings. But his career numbers in 126.2 innings aren't a whole lot better. Hopefully nothing clicks for him tonight.
Lineup (Cain!):
Weeks 4
Hart 9
Fielder 3
Braun 7
McGehee 5
Cain 8
Escobar 6
Lucroy 2
Gallardo 1
Bullpen Report:
Trevor Hoffman pitched 1 inning (8 pitches) yesterday and also pitched Friday.
Kameron Loe pitched .2 innings (11 pitches) yesterday and also pitched Friday.
Todd Coffey pitched .1 innings (3 pitches) yesterday and also pitched Friday.
Zach Braddock pitched .1 innings (5 pitches) yesterday.
David Riske pitched 1.1 innings (31 pitches) Wednesday.
LaTroy Hawkins pitched .1 innings (24 pitches) Wednesday.
Chris Capuano pitched .1 innings (5 pitches) Wednesday.
John Axford pitched 1 inning (16 pitches) Tuesday.
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That's my favorite starting 9
with the Gomez on the DL stipulation
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 8, 2010 12:40 PM CDT reply actions
I like as well
Although I wouldn’t mind having escobar or cain batting 9th as well.
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
by MadJimiBrewha on Aug 8, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Might have been noteworthy to mention.....
That in his last start Wesley Wright gave up 2 runs in 7 IP and got the win against the Brewers.
Yikes...
Jeff Bagwell looks like he should be a character on “Deadwood”. Probably an enforcer.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 1:16 PM CDT reply actions
Get Yo stuff together man
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Toss him!
I would really like to get Pence out of the lineup today…
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
that call
is one of my least favorite thing that umps do- when they don’t ask for help on check swings.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Agreed.
It looked like he took a swing at first, but I’m guessing the 1st base umpire was rolling his eyes on that one.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice play S Key
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
This is such a fine example of the Brewers 2010.
Hey, we won a game in the bottom of the 9th. Hey, look at that, we won a second well played game, Got a decent start from Wolf, and Prince is coming around. Hey we’ve got Yo going tomorrow! We can sweep these guys.
Hey, why is everything Yo threw in the first inning right down the middle of the plate?
Ah well. At least it’s only 2 runs.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 1:23 PM CDT reply actions
Craig Counsell doesn't charge the mound.
But when the pitcher gets struck by lightning…he’ll know what’s up.
Applying Simpsons and Star Wars quotes to Brewers discussions since 2009.
by Yar Nivek on Aug 8, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
If Edmonds wasn't hurt...
… I’d pick him. It would be an easier sell to other players (because he’s got veteran grittiness), and if he’s taking the time to walk all the way to the mound on that bad achilles, someone’s getting tuned up.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think he thought about it.
But that certainly didn’t appear to be intentional, not that it would have mattered had it actually hit him.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Prince getting ANGRY
Houston announcers: “Its ball four… Take your base.”
Goooooo-mez!
by Drew C on Aug 8, 2010 1:32 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Which he did...
… douchebags.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't you love when opposing announcers lack all context?
You’d think if your job was to cover games, you might do a little more than cursory research on them.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Well done Mr. Braun.
I would describe that as a professional at bat.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
Wow...that ball was about at his chin.
Way to stay on that.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 1:39 PM CDT reply actions
Your 'sposed to get those out, Casey!
Goooooo-mez!
by Drew C on Aug 8, 2010 1:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
That's not a big first inning
This is a big first inning
/Croc Dundee’d
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Pence
involved with 2 close calls in 1 inning
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Cain getting robbed.
This is why I wanted Pence thrown out in the first.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 1:41 PM CDT reply actions
he hit it so hard
Pence burned his hand when he tried to throw the ball in
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
According to the definition of a "catch" the Houston announcers just gave
That was NOT a catch.
Goooooo-mez!
by Drew C on Aug 8, 2010 1:45 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
It was on the exchange
Borderline call, but I think they got it right.
"If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be." - Yogi Berra
It's his height and his correspondingly long arms.
I’ve always been the surprised that he does as well as he does with inside pitches. With arms like that, you’d think you’d be able to bust him inside and he’d have a hard time getting his bat around in time.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Brett Wallace
Bears a resemblance to former Packer QB Carlos Brown, who is better known as actor Alan Autry from the TV show In the Heat of the Night.
Thanks Mr. Claven.
Can I have my mail now?
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
interestingly enough
neither Carlos Brown or Brett Wallace have ever been in my kitchen.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Pence is sooooo annoyed right now
Goooooo-mez!
by Drew C on Aug 8, 2010 2:04 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Brandon Morrow
for those interested
This... is a simple game. You throw the ball. You hit the ball. You catch the ball.
Throwing strikes is hard.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
Throwing eight straight balls is not.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Lorenzo!
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:17 PM CDT reply actions
I love him
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
In the Paul Rudd-Jason Segal way, or the Lawrence v. Texas kind of way?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
depends on
how many Frosty Mugs I have thrown back.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
I love Cain's swing.
I’m not qualified to say if it’s a good swing or not, but it’s picturesque, and it’s fast as hell.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
Gomez should never see the field again
unless it’s for pinch-running, which is all he is good for anyways.
by Nick Barnett's Afro on Aug 8, 2010 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
yeah he can track down the ball well
but he can’t throw for shit.
by Nick Barnett's Afro on Aug 8, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
If you like people with good range...
I guess. I prefer my CF to have balky legs.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Pinch running and late inning defensive replacement...
… when we have a lead. And general 4th OF duty.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
He's faster than a speeding bullet...
Goooooo-mez!
by Drew C on Aug 8, 2010 2:21 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Let the Citizen Cain era begin.
1st career Stolen base
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
Braun is pretty good at stealing 3rd for no reason
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.
Enhancing his stats so he can be a 20/20 guy is a reason...
… it’s just not a good reason.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
S Key...
channelling Vlad Guerrero.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:24 PM CDT reply actions
instead of
bad attitude teenage Brewers who are always sneaking out of Miller Park at night to egg the Bradley Center
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
by molitorfan on Aug 8, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
but then
we would have to DL a bunch of guys with pink eye.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Just have them wear protective gear.
Like the scientists who have to work around radioactive materials.
Alright,
I’ve got Corey Hart wearing swimming goggles lobbing eggs while Braun giggles uncontrollably.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe they are egging Marquette
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.
This lineup
not too shabby
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
These are the same 2 teams
that played in Houston last weekend, correct?
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Nelson Figueroa pitching like a guy released by the 2002 Brewers
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.
you want fries with that?
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Hmm...keep watching this awesome inning
or switch over to Brandon Morrow?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
Who cares about yet another no-hitter.
The Brewers don’t play like this everyday.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
maybe we should
turn Miller Park into a cargo ship with no security so the Pirates always want to come to our stadium.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Maybe we should just rename it Miller Pargh.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Parrot giveaway day?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Blunderbus Day!
Only marginally more foolish than bat day.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 8, 2010 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I would imagine the umps would be pretty friendly to the home team on a day like that.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
And much less foolish than what the Mariners just had
That being “Vampire Day”. In the same season as have an “LOLCats Day”.
It’s gotta be a rough season to be a Mariners fan.
especially
after some blogger got their hopes up with his preseason predictions!
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Minor league promotions to go with a minor league offense?
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.
just switched
baseball is fascinating in that a team so good as the Rays can be no hit so many times.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
im watching his pitch count...
Morrow has always had stamina issues…i wonder how he’d bounce back after a 140+ pitch outing…no hitter or not
I only watch the games for Taiilgate Tips.
2 outs in Toronto
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
95mph fastball on that last pitch...
hes getting jacked up for this…
I only watch the games for Taiilgate Tips.
Rays on the verge of being no-hit for the fourth time in two years
by Nick Barnett's Afro on Aug 8, 2010 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
nm.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone shop for a baseball glove recently?
I’m thinking about getting a new one.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Gallardo not very sharp today.
Astros are slowly coming back.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Wolf stole his mojo
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
This guys delivery
is very much not legal.
"If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be." - Yogi Berra
It's a good day when your entire lineup has been on base at least once by the 4th inning
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.
Tim Cheetah
With a name like that, he really should be something besides an umpire. Like Tim Cheetah, attorney at law. Or Tim Cheetah, big game hunter.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
Except
it’s spelled Tschida. Still awesome, though.
"If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be." - Yogi Berra
Grr...
I was mislead by Google…there were an adequate number of hits for “Tim Cheetah umpire” to make me go with it.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Random Tim Tschida fact
He helped the Brewers out last 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.
That being said, Tim Tschida looks about how I'd expect a guy named Tim Tschida to look.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
McGiggles!
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.
Por favor?
The longer this game lasts, the longer I can put off cleaning up my apartment.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Astros have thrown 116 pitches through 4
Yovani at 98 through five.
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 surprised
Yo will be coming back for more in the 6th apparently. Or Macha like’s Yo’s power more than the bench options?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Carlos Lee at 1B
He had one inning there last year. Before that, he hadn’t played there in the majors since 1999.
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.
Probably will see more of him there with Berkman gone.
Plus the fact that his fielding is getting worse.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
What will they do with Wallace?
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.
You can take away his first base
But you can’t take away his FREEDOM!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Aug 8, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
Both for the LOL and for reminding me of our local statue of Wallace – http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/8310614.stm
"I hope your name is Rick"
Good question
He played more 3B than 1B in the minors, so it’s possible they could put him there.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Uecker is reliving the Dave Kerwin incident
It’s fantastic.
"If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be." - Yogi Berra
putting in picture
not sure if it’s gonna work
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by ilikeburritos on Aug 8, 2010 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I prefer...
when Yo actually pitches like an ace.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Blame Hart...
otherwise, every Brewers starter would have a hit.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 4:17 PM CDT reply actions
damn you Kentucky Caveman
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
He did walk though...
So every Brewers starter got on base at least once.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
He might have gotten one eventually
if he was able to play the entire game.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Player of the Game?
Group Award. 6,7, and 8 slots. The Rookies.
Seemed like McGehee was a no-brainer, bat and field. Oh, well.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
Maybe they're not sure what mustache he's going to stick with.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Sweep!
This epitomizes the season to me, sweeping the Astros a week after they swept us.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 8, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
for sure
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
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25 | 20 | .555 | 0 | Lost 1 |
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St. Louis
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25 | 21 | .543 | 0.5 | Lost 2 |
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Houston
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22 | 23 | .488 | 3 | Won 4 |
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