Brewers Return Home, Resume Winning With 5-2 Victory Over Cubs
by Kyle Lobner on Aug 26, 2011 10:11 PM CDT
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PrintW: Randy Wolf (11-8)
L: Rodrigo Lopez (4-5)
S: John Axford (38)
HR: George Kottaras (3), Starlin Castro (8)
MVP: Ryan Braun (+.251)
LVP: Yuniesky Betancourt (-.126)
Home, sweet home.
The Brewers fell behind immediately in tonight's game as Starlin Castro led off the game with a home run, and dropped another run in the third on a Jeff Baker double. Having given the Cubs a suitable cushion, though, they turned it on in the fourth and scored five unanswered runs en route to a homestand-opening victory.
Randy Wolf was pretty good tonight, allowing just three other hits after the leadoff homer. All told he allowed two runs (one earned) over 6.2 innings, walking two and striking out three. Takashi Saito , Francisco Rodriguez and John Axford took it from there.
Ryan Braun came to the plate four times tonight and reached in all four opportunities, going 2-for-2 with a pair of walks. Three runs scored in the fifth when he doubled off the top of the wall to plate Corey Hart and Nyjer Morgan, then took home on a throwing error.
The Cardinals beat the Pirates tonight, so the Brewer division lead remains at 9.5 games. Their magic number improves to 21, though, and the Cubs' elimination number is down to nine.
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fly it proudly
I am too drunk to taste this chicken.
by ThroughBeingCool on Aug 26, 2011 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
We're better than the Cubs!
The Brewers at Miller Park: "ALL WE DO IS WIN, WIN, WIN NO MATTER WHAT"
The Brewers on the road: See above
Yo've noticed!
Well done!
"The first roommate I had in pro ball was named Arturo Polanco and he couldn't speak a word of English. So he taught me Spanish and I taught him English. The first words he learned were 'Son of a bleach.' I think something was lost in translation." -- Jim Bouton, Ball Four
by PlusorMinusThree on Aug 26, 2011 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Well you didn't want me to say YU've noticed, now didja?
"The first roommate I had in pro ball was named Arturo Polanco and he couldn't speak a word of English. So he taught me Spanish and I taught him English. The first words he learned were 'Son of a bleach.' I think something was lost in translation." -- Jim Bouton, Ball Four
by PlusorMinusThree on Aug 26, 2011 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Yo've works
He’ll shut them down tomorrow.
The Brewers at Miller Park: "ALL WE DO IS WIN, WIN, WIN NO MATTER WHAT"
The Brewers on the road: See above
C'mon, dude.
Let that sentiment go.
The only rally animal I ever want to see has a name, and that name is Gorman, dammit.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 26, 2011 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
chill
there was no smartassedness meant on my part…he and I are both confirmed Brewers fans
"The first roommate I had in pro ball was named Arturo Polanco and he couldn't speak a word of English. So he taught me Spanish and I taught him English. The first words he learned were 'Son of a bleach.' I think something was lost in translation." -- Jim Bouton, Ball Four
by PlusorMinusThree on Aug 26, 2011 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
The whole "we're better than the Cubs" thing is like saying "water is wet"
The only rally animal I ever want to see has a name, and that name is Gorman, dammit.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 26, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's what his wikipedia page says. Wikiality and truthiness.
Under the “Kansas City Royals” section, is this line.
In 2011, he has proven to be a clutch power hitter despite his low OBP and free swinging nature. He is known as a second-half player and the Brewers have called off trade talks for a possible Shortstop acquisition because of his recent surge.
Applying pop culture to Brewers discussions since 2009, earning the nickname of "Our Little Abed".
Lava is also hot.
Applying pop culture to Brewers discussions since 2009, earning the nickname of "Our Little Abed".
and the Pack win with three seconds to go!
"The first roommate I had in pro ball was named Arturo Polanco and he couldn't speak a word of English. So he taught me Spanish and I taught him English. The first words he learned were 'Son of a bleach.' I think something was lost in translation." -- Jim Bouton, Ball Four
by PlusorMinusThree on Aug 26, 2011 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
THE GREEN MACHINE COMETH?!
"We’re here to win, man. All that fighting stuff, that’s for the birds." - Prince Fielder
@BrewerfanToby According to Brewerfan member Stevo, Taylor Green has been called up. #Brewers
"We’re here to win, man. All that fighting stuff, that’s for the birds." - Prince Fielder
Dillard or FDLC maybe?
They may just be calling him up so he’s on the roster before September 1 and is thus playoff eligible.
"We’re here to win, man. All that fighting stuff, that’s for the birds." - Prince Fielder
Right. I forgot de la cruz was on the team
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
This also ends any speculation that Green may have been the PTBNL in the Met's deal
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
Good point.
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Aug 26, 2011 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
YU-NI YU-NI YU-NI YU-NI
"The first roommate I had in pro ball was named Arturo Polanco and he couldn't speak a word of English. So he taught me Spanish and I taught him English. The first words he learned were 'Son of a bleach.' I think something was lost in translation." -- Jim Bouton, Ball Four
by PlusorMinusThree on Aug 26, 2011 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Gets cut, that is
"The first roommate I had in pro ball was named Arturo Polanco and he couldn't speak a word of English. So he taught me Spanish and I taught him English. The first words he learned were 'Son of a bleach.' I think something was lost in translation." -- Jim Bouton, Ball Four
by PlusorMinusThree on Aug 26, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
@Haudricourt Tom
#Brewers announce after game tonight they are optioning RHP Tim Dillard to AAA Nashville and calling up 3B Taylor Green from that club.
by KittenMittons on Aug 26, 2011 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Clicked reply too fast
It’s obvious that RR isn’t going to use Dillard unless he has to. Might as well keep the guy who RR would actually use once in a while.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Optioning who to Nashville?
The Brewers at Miller Park: "ALL WE DO IS WIN, WIN, WIN NO MATTER WHAT"
The Brewers on the road: See above
FanShat
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Aug 26, 2011 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
What's a "custion"?
Just kidding I’m sure you meant cushion.
Buh?
The Brewers at Miller Park: "ALL WE DO IS WIN, WIN, WIN NO MATTER WHAT"
The Brewers on the road: See above
Was capuano's line mentioned in the game thread
Complete game 2 hit shutout with 13 strikeouts if not. Good to see him have an outstanding outing.
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
by Getting Yosted on Aug 26, 2011 11:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I agree.
I felt really bad for him that he got cuffed around by the Brewers so bad last week. I was hoping for one of those 2-1 games. Still one of my favorite pitchers we’ve had. Never any excuses, worked every drop of his talent to it’s fullest. Two TJ’s is pretty awful luck to have, but he hasn’t given up. He may not be a Brewer anymore but I’ll never not be rooting for that guy.
Yuni made a nice play today
Beta focusing on defense a lot lately
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Did anyone claim the scalp of that Cubs fan?
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
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Cincinnati
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26 | 20 | .565 | 0 | Won 1 |
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St. Louis
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25 | 22 | .531 | 1.5 | Lost 3 |
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