Once again, we get face the National League jackhammer that has been Bronson Arroyo. I've seen speculation that he's having so much success because the National League isn't used to him, but there's evidence to dispute that:
The Brewers will be the fourth team Arroyo has faced twice this season. In three previous second-look games, he is 2-0 and has given up only one earned run in 24 innings.
Dave Bush starts for us. It seems like the key for him is somehow mixing his ability to throw lots and lots of strikes with the sense of when not to throw a strike right down the middle of the plate. Or "Madison Avenue," as Bob Uecker would say. Interesting fact, though: in nine starts, Bush has gone at least six innings each time. I wonder how many teams can sport two starters about whom you can say that. I'm quite sure that Milwaukee is the only team with two such starters and a nine-man bullpen.
While you're here, stay awhile. We'll keep you entertained:
- Here's an interview with Vinny Rottino...
- Here's last week's interview with Zach Jackson...
- Nashville is finally rolling again, though Will Inman had a rough start, and Huntsville is having a rough everything...
- Check out the WPA graph and spreadsheet from yesterday's game...
- And since Carlos Villanueva is joining the team instead of Chris Mabeus, check out Carlos's splits--especially some eye-popping numbers for May. Also, for a right-hander, he's been surprisingly tough against lefties.
Tags: Bronson Arroyo, Bob Uecker, Milwaukee Brewers, Huntsville Stars, Vinny Rottino, Nashville Sounds