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Game Thread #142: Milwaukee (72-69) at Cincinnati (64-78)

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'Just then, a Miners player got tagged out at second base.  The player pointed at George.  "That monkey!" he said.  "He distracted me with his funny signs."

Oops! The coach had been giving directions to the base runner.  George's hand signals had taken his mind off the play.  Poor George!  He had only been trying to be part of the team.  Instead the Miners had lost a chance to score.'

- Margaret & H.A. Rey, Curious George at the Baseball Game

Star-divide

It's Ben Sheets against Phil Dumatrait, and his player bio says he's a lefty.  That's good news for you Billy Hall and Corey Hart fans out there, and for that guy over in the corner with a Mench t-shirt.

I'm 6-1 in game threads on the season, all via RHP.  I'm getting the start today because I've had the hot hand, and I'm in the flow of the season.  And, honestly, I'm looking for a relatively easy time of it with Sheets on the mound.

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Nice
love the fact that we are tied for first in September and still comparing our manager to a cartoon monkey.
Marty you are getting the start against a lefty because you are a veteran and we all have a hunch about you today.

by molitorfan on Sep 9, 2007 9:39 AM CDT reply actions  

No pressure today
Sure, they are playing for first place, but it's not like anyone in Wisconsin will be watching the Brewers. :)
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 9:56 AM CDT reply actions  

Probably see a tumbleweed roll through later
I know that with the Brewer game AND Sunday Ticket, there won't be any time for walking to the computer this after.

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 9, 2007 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

Anybody see Tyler Donavon's dive yesterday?
I swear it looked like he dove 10 yards and horizontal the entire dive.

Back to the brewers, Can we please end the end of the weekend jinx, where the Sp pitches well, the brewers hit well, then some idiot reliever blows the game? I call it the end of the weekend jinx because of the labor day game.  I thought it was just the sunday jinx but last weekend ruined that theory.

by Zel123 on Sep 9, 2007 10:22 AM CDT reply actions  

that run
reminded me of favre against atlanta
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by Michael M on Sep 9, 2007 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

That
That was a great dive, I don't think he could have did it any better, his feet were almost out of bounds when he dove. It was beautiful

by Bigdogg2002 on Sep 9, 2007 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

Lineups

Milwaukee      Cincinnati
Weeks    2B    Hopper       CF
Hardy    SS    Keppinger    SS
Braun    3B    Griffey      RF
Fielder  1B    Phillips     2B
Hart     RF    Dunn         LF
Mench    LF    Valentin      C
Estrada   C    Votto        1B
Hall     CF    Encarnacion  3B
Sheets    P    Dumatrait     P
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 11:19 AM CDT reply actions  

Wait, wait
Maybe he's on to something (as Hardy circles the bases).
"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 Sep 9, 2007 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

WHOA
There's football today? Who knew!?
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Touchdown Packers
One wonders why the Brewer TV plan would blackout games in September, yet broadcast the one opposite the first Packer game.
"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 Sep 9, 2007 12:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Rickie
Good time for his first September home run!
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Ditto J.J.
Good time his first home run since the last Cincinnati series!
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Geez
Back-to-back-to-back to start the game. That can't happen often.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Braun
He now has as many home runs in his first season as Joltin' Joe DiMaggio did.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

No home run for Fielder?
What's wrong with that guy?
"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 Sep 9, 2007 12:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Call to the pen
Quick hook for Dumatrait. In comes 30-year-old rookie righty Tom Shearn.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Poor Mench
He doesn't even get to feast on a lefty now.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yost could PH for him
with Jinxie.  You know, he is managing every game to win it, or whatever that ridiculous quote was.

It's not like we have a shortage of OFs, not with TG Jr and Nixie.

"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 Sep 9, 2007 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, that sucked
I'll take the lead, but we could have ended the inning a little more gracefully.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice play by Hall
To stop that from getting to the wall; sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Dumatrait
We only bumped his ERA up two points to 15.00 - we'll have to do better than that if we want to get into the playoffs.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
People are watching the Packers game over this?
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice!
7-1 in the 2nd!  I like the fact that it is September and I am more interested in the Brewer game than the Packer game.
Minnesota Brewer Fan

by oconnobe on Sep 9, 2007 12:49 PM CDT reply actions  

How many
Homeruns do we have as a team now?
"Shabbat shalom, motherfuckers" - Ryan Braun

by The Prospector on Sep 9, 2007 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

199
With the four today.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually the Cubs are up
Kendall had a 2-RBI single.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

My fault...
that's what I meant to write.  Sorry to get your hopes up!
Minnesota Brewer Fan

by oconnobe on Sep 9, 2007 12:59 PM CDT reply actions  

2-1 Cubs...
RBI single for the Pirates.
Minnesota Brewer Fan

by oconnobe on Sep 9, 2007 1:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Yay
They tied it now.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm a fan of Troy Tulowitzki
But I think Braun has the ROY sewn up now...

by 108st on Sep 9, 2007 1:06 PM CDT reply actions  

2-2
RBI double for Jack Wilson...
Minnesota Brewer Fan

by oconnobe on Sep 9, 2007 1:09 PM CDT reply actions  

A home run?
I haven't seen one of those for, like, minutes!
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow...
Let's hope this offense carries over into the Pittsburgh series.
Minnesota Brewer Fan

by oconnobe on Sep 9, 2007 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

We better drop that Fielder kid in the lineup
He's the only guy in the top five without multiple hits thusfar.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pirates lead 3-2
Nyjer Morgan drove in a run on a single.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions  

6-2 Pirates!
Sanchez out trying for an inside-the-park grand slam.

Who did the Cubs demote when Trachsel joined their rotation?  Seems like Trachsel should be no more than a long reliever.

Minnesota Brewer Fan

by oconnobe on Sep 9, 2007 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall was sent to the pen
I believe.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

6-2 Pirates after 2 innings
Trachsel walked McLouth to load the bases and Freddy Sanchez hit a three-run triple and was thrown out trying to stretch it into an inside-the-park home run.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geez
That was a horrible dive by Jones out in center on Sanchez's line drive. I bet even Matt Murton could've done better.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sheets
He's pitching pretty well after being kind of shaky early - 53 pitches through four. I have to think Capuano might get some innings today even though he pitched Friday.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Yikes, I hope not
not unless the lead gets into double digits.  

by wrongallalong on Sep 9, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Estrada walked?
The world is turned upside down today...
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

and Mench, too!
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Home Run Records
The NL record for most home runs in a game is 9 (AL 10).

Also, the record for most home rume runs in a game by infielders is 6 (milwaukee '54 and Montreal '78). We already have 5 through 5. That would tie the AL record.

by trl1020 on Sep 9, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Estrada
I don't know why you would try and backhand that, unless you feel like trying to run over the home plate umpire getting to the ball.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, shoot
I guess the bullpen will have to work today, after all.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Well
Maybe the offense can re-ignite and extend the lead again here.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

7th inning
Top of the lineup here, hopefully we can get through quickly.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright, that was good
Two-out double down the line and a long at-bat for Brandon Phillips but nothing came of it.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

7-4 Pirates
2-run home run by Soriano in the top of the fifth.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Woo!
Johnny Estrada is now one away from double figures on home runs for the year.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Walks by Mench and Estrada?
Forget the home runs, what kind of crazy game is this?
"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 Sep 9, 2007 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Heads up play by Hall
To head to first on that strikeout, it's good the umpire made a quick call that he went around, too.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Weird
Not covering the bag on a steal attempt sounds like something we would do.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions  

If Weeks was slow
Imagine how often we'd hear he clogged up the bases with all his walks.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Shouse for the 8th
Pretty good since there's a number of lefties. Also lets Turnbow take the day off, hopefully.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Of course, it's a five-run lead anyway
Sheesh, I only commented on Estrada's home run, you'd think I could remember it put the team up by five.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think BA has it right
"It's been an ugly game." - referring to all the weird plays and misplays today. Of course, when you are winning the ugly ones they look much better.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Shoot
Cubs dodged a bullet: bases loaded, one out, and Scott Eyre got a strikeout and fly out to keep the game at 7-4 Pittsburgh.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

7-5 Pirates
Geovany Soto hit his first home run in the top of the seventh.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice play by Rickie ends it
Alright, six more outs for the Pirates to get for us to be alone in first place. Speaking of Pittsburgh, it would be nice to take two of three there, but my cautious side is saying not to expect more than one. Either way, nice win today.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions  

9-5 rats, bottom of the 8th
"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 Sep 9, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Awesome game
I was really expecting a sweep after that first game in Cincinnati, it's great to see that the Brewers can rebound from something like that and continue to play well (and win the series).  

Cubs are done for!

by stevie ray Braun on Sep 9, 2007 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

So (some what tongue-in-cheek)
When's the last time the Brewers and Packers have both been in first place at the same time?

by drezdn on Sep 9, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Well
apparently this was the first time in major league HISTORY that the road team has opened the game with back-to-back-to-back home runs.  that is certainly something special.

by Tick on Sep 9, 2007 4:04 PM CDT reply actions  

For pure entertainment value
One can go, saaaay, oh I dunno, here.
"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 Sep 9, 2007 4:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Heh
I liked the comment about Hendry being in trouble for spending so much money for the exact same as the Cardinals (who apparently don't spend money?).
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let It Fly!
"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 Sep 9, 2007 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

What a great weekend in Wisconsin
  1. Brew won two of three on the road
  2. Cubs still suck, brewers regain 1st
  3. Wisconsin had a great comeback
  4. Packers won despite having an awful offensive showing, but wow its nice to have a good D again.
  5. And as of right now, the bears are losing.
  6. Most importantly, my fantasy football team is winning, despite LT not really helping.

by Zel123 on Sep 9, 2007 5:33 PM CDT reply actions  

So, if he didn't really help and you lose
Could you say you were "Yosted" by LT?
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Magic Number
I like how Yahoo!'s standings list the Brewers' magic number: 20.
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

So what you're saying is...
BEEACHES! (back from the bar) is greater than first place? :)
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by TheJay on Sep 9, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

HAAAAAA. i dont think so???
i dont really know.  just got back from the < poker game (i won one dollar).

glad we won today.  first place is awesome.  and, the packers won.  yeah BEEEACHHES<<<<<!

by Jamie in LA on Sep 10, 2007 3:08 AM CDT up reply actions  

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