I can't hear the Brewer game over all this C.C. talk.
Haudricourt really thinks the move for Sabathia is a strong possibility. A rumor got floated that the Crew offered Matt LaPorta and Alcides Escobar, but he doesn't think the Brewers would risk that much talent. He believes one of them is possible part of a trade, with either Gamel or Taylor Green. The move is hard for me to get excited over when you look at Sabathia's numbers this season and the rental aspect of a deal, but Haudricourt's right, a rotation of Sheets, Sabathia and Parra would be strong, especially since I don't know what's up with Suppan. And any pitching help means less possibility of seeing Mota during a game.
7.04.2008
Mota Blows It
6-5 loss at Arizona, now 46-39, 4½ GB
I can't say it any more plainly than that. Yes only 3 runs were charged to him with a 5 run lead, but when he came in for the 9th and loaded the bases without retiring a hitter, it gave him a total of 10 earned over the last 8⅓. Shouse and Torres came into stop the bleeding, but they couldn't get anyone out either, and just like that, the 5-0 lead they had going into the 9th evaporated. Lefthander Chad Tracy had a 3 run double off Shouse, Orlando Hudson RBI double off Torres and Connor Jackson a 2 run single were the critical hits in a ninth that saw the Brewers bullpen give up 6 hits, 1 walk while recording NO OUTS. Gagne was able to pitch a 1-2-3 8th for crying out loud.
In a game the Crew should have lost (Brandon Webb pitching) I walked into the control room around the 6th or 7th really feeling good that my hope for a 6-4 road trip would be a reality. Parra had pitched himself out of two 2 on, no out jams and kept the Diamondbacks scoreless on 4 hits through 6 innings and Hardy was 4-5 with a run and a RBI (a triple short of the cycle). Cameron got a 2 run dinger off the foul pole that Haudricourt says should have been foul and everyone did their part... except the bullpen.
Braunie sat for Kapler on a second straight day. Apparently his hand is bothering him a little and he's hitting .186 over the last 10.
On Wednesday, the Crew came back late (that's right, scoring in the latter half of the game for once) and put a run on the board in each inning from the 6th on and win 4-3. Weeks, whose battle with food poisoning seems to have the same effect of Braun's ear infection a month ago, comes off the bench for a PH home run in the 8th. Through the early part of the game, the Crew was making Yusmeiro Petit look like most no-name pitchers they've faced this season-- unhittable. But in the 6th, after Kendall's hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, the Crew plays small ball and gets him in to score on a Hardy single. At that point, they are still trailing 2-1. The Diamondbacks chase McClung in the 6th, when Villy has to come in and finish the inning, which he does well, but then in the 7th, Shouse has to come in and clean up a 2nd &3rd, 1 out jam that Villy got into, which he does. It goes back and forth in this tight one with the Crew nipping a win 4-3 in the end. Riske, who gave up a Justin Upton HR, gets the win.
6-5 loss at Arizona, now 46-39, 4½ GB
I can't say it any more plainly than that. Yes only 3 runs were charged to him with a 5 run lead, but when he came in for the 9th and loaded the bases without retiring a hitter, it gave him a total of 10 earned over the last 8⅓. Shouse and Torres came into stop the bleeding, but they couldn't get anyone out either, and just like that, the 5-0 lead they had going into the 9th evaporated. Lefthander Chad Tracy had a 3 run double off Shouse, Orlando Hudson RBI double off Torres and Connor Jackson a 2 run single were the critical hits in a ninth that saw the Brewers bullpen give up 6 hits, 1 walk while recording NO OUTS. Gagne was able to pitch a 1-2-3 8th for crying out loud.
In a game the Crew should have lost (Brandon Webb pitching) I walked into the control room around the 6th or 7th really feeling good that my hope for a 6-4 road trip would be a reality. Parra had pitched himself out of two 2 on, no out jams and kept the Diamondbacks scoreless on 4 hits through 6 innings and Hardy was 4-5 with a run and a RBI (a triple short of the cycle). Cameron got a 2 run dinger off the foul pole that Haudricourt says should have been foul and everyone did their part... except the bullpen.
Braunie sat for Kapler on a second straight day. Apparently his hand is bothering him a little and he's hitting .186 over the last 10.
On Wednesday, the Crew came back late (that's right, scoring in the latter half of the game for once) and put a run on the board in each inning from the 6th on and win 4-3. Weeks, whose battle with food poisoning seems to have the same effect of Braun's ear infection a month ago, comes off the bench for a PH home run in the 8th. Through the early part of the game, the Crew was making Yusmeiro Petit look like most no-name pitchers they've faced this season-- unhittable. But in the 6th, after Kendall's hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, the Crew plays small ball and gets him in to score on a Hardy single. At that point, they are still trailing 2-1. The Diamondbacks chase McClung in the 6th, when Villy has to come in and finish the inning, which he does well, but then in the 7th, Shouse has to come in and clean up a 2nd &3rd, 1 out jam that Villy got into, which he does. It goes back and forth in this tight one with the Crew nipping a win 4-3 in the end. Riske, who gave up a Justin Upton HR, gets the win.
7.01.2008
Hardy goes to Town on the Big Unit
Brewers win in Arizona, 8-6, Now 45-38, 4½ games back
JJ Hardy is really making the most of hitting in the #2 spot. He has a 13 game hitting streak now and nailed 2 taters off Randy Johnson tonight. Joe Dillon chipped on in as well with a start for Rickie Weeks who has a stomach virus. Rickie just can't catch a break. The offense jumped out early, and with a 7-1 lead, I figured a vet like Suppan could relaxe and give the bullpen some rest. Not so. He loads the bases in the 4th and gives up 2, then gives up another 2 on a Connor Jackson HR in the 5th. Haudricourt didn't sugar coat it when he called Suppan's performance disgraceful. In his last 3 starts he has an 8 ERA and it seems the youngsters like McClung and Parra know better what to do with a 6 run lead than Suppan. Guillermo Mota did his part to question his reliability down the stretch as well, giving up a run in his inning appearance and benefitting from some strong D.
The Brewer's bats once again shut down in the later innings, but they did score 8 overall, what more can a pitcher expect? The run they scored in the 7th was the first off a relief pitcher since June 22nd.
Had a discussion with Sam tonight about the possibility of "renting" Sabathia. I have a hard time getting excited about a guy who's ERA is 3.78 with a record of 6-8. Yes, maybe he's struggling on a struggling team, but it's hard to pull the trigger and lose Gamel or LaPorta when you know the guy will be gone at season's end. All the same, making the postseason would be worth it I have to admit.
After losing the opener to the Diamondbacks Monday night 6-3 when the offense decided it didn't have to do anything else after scoring 2 early (guys, you can't expect Dave Bush to pitch out of his mind EVERY start), the trip is now 4-4. I really want them to take these last two games and go 6-4, that would feel so great, especially if the Giants can keep the Cubs at least stalled for a another game.
Brewers win in Arizona, 8-6, Now 45-38, 4½ games back
JJ Hardy is really making the most of hitting in the #2 spot. He has a 13 game hitting streak now and nailed 2 taters off Randy Johnson tonight. Joe Dillon chipped on in as well with a start for Rickie Weeks who has a stomach virus. Rickie just can't catch a break. The offense jumped out early, and with a 7-1 lead, I figured a vet like Suppan could relaxe and give the bullpen some rest. Not so. He loads the bases in the 4th and gives up 2, then gives up another 2 on a Connor Jackson HR in the 5th. Haudricourt didn't sugar coat it when he called Suppan's performance disgraceful. In his last 3 starts he has an 8 ERA and it seems the youngsters like McClung and Parra know better what to do with a 6 run lead than Suppan. Guillermo Mota did his part to question his reliability down the stretch as well, giving up a run in his inning appearance and benefitting from some strong D.
The Brewer's bats once again shut down in the later innings, but they did score 8 overall, what more can a pitcher expect? The run they scored in the 7th was the first off a relief pitcher since June 22nd.
Had a discussion with Sam tonight about the possibility of "renting" Sabathia. I have a hard time getting excited about a guy who's ERA is 3.78 with a record of 6-8. Yes, maybe he's struggling on a struggling team, but it's hard to pull the trigger and lose Gamel or LaPorta when you know the guy will be gone at season's end. All the same, making the postseason would be worth it I have to admit.
After losing the opener to the Diamondbacks Monday night 6-3 when the offense decided it didn't have to do anything else after scoring 2 early (guys, you can't expect Dave Bush to pitch out of his mind EVERY start), the trip is now 4-4. I really want them to take these last two games and go 6-4, that would feel so great, especially if the Giants can keep the Cubs at least stalled for a another game.
6.29.2008
5-1 over Minnesota, 44-36, 4½ back
Winning the first two games of a 10 game road trip in Atlanta made me feel good, but dropping the next two (a Jorge Campillo 7 inning 2 run gem in the finale at Atlanta and a Joe Mauer tie breaking HR in the 8th at the series opener in Minnesota to overcome 4 Crew (2 by Braun) taters) made me feel worse in degree. It is a long road trip, and I strongly feel they should go 6-4 on this trip in order to make a statement to the fans, to the Cubs and more importantly, themselves. The Cubs have just dropped 3 in a row and, as of this blog, are at the point where they might want to start looking over their shoulder at the Cards and Crew.
That's why yesterday's win to give Parra his 7th straight winning decision to make the crew 3 and 2 on this trip was so huge in my opinion. Now you have Sheets pitching on Sunday for the Twinkie finale and the possibility of only needing to split in Arizona to reach the 6-4 trip mark.
Parra gave the Crew 7 inning of shutout ball, gave up only two hits and is now 8-2. I'm trying to think of the last time the Crew had two pitchers with more than 16 wins a piece? It could happen this year!
The offense did kind of shut down in the late innings, but I think the brightest spot was Hall ripping a 2R double in the 3rd. Would love to see B-Hall get hot.
On the long term prospects of this team, it came out this week that Sheets is not really interested in negotiating a contract during the season. I can't blame him for that, it was Melvin that didn't want to talk contract before the season. I just think this is where Attanasio steps up and says, "This is a different Brewer team. We are going to make the stretch to keep a top quality pitcher here." However, there is growing speculation about the Crew (among every other contender) making a move for Sabathia for a late season rental. I don't know about that. He hasn't been exactly sharp. I'm more curious about the possibility of K-Rod bringing that single season save record to Milwaukee in 2009. I don't know why I'm the only Brewer fan thinking about that.
Winning the first two games of a 10 game road trip in Atlanta made me feel good, but dropping the next two (a Jorge Campillo 7 inning 2 run gem in the finale at Atlanta and a Joe Mauer tie breaking HR in the 8th at the series opener in Minnesota to overcome 4 Crew (2 by Braun) taters) made me feel worse in degree. It is a long road trip, and I strongly feel they should go 6-4 on this trip in order to make a statement to the fans, to the Cubs and more importantly, themselves. The Cubs have just dropped 3 in a row and, as of this blog, are at the point where they might want to start looking over their shoulder at the Cards and Crew.
That's why yesterday's win to give Parra his 7th straight winning decision to make the crew 3 and 2 on this trip was so huge in my opinion. Now you have Sheets pitching on Sunday for the Twinkie finale and the possibility of only needing to split in Arizona to reach the 6-4 trip mark.
Parra gave the Crew 7 inning of shutout ball, gave up only two hits and is now 8-2. I'm trying to think of the last time the Crew had two pitchers with more than 16 wins a piece? It could happen this year!
The offense did kind of shut down in the late innings, but I think the brightest spot was Hall ripping a 2R double in the 3rd. Would love to see B-Hall get hot.
On the long term prospects of this team, it came out this week that Sheets is not really interested in negotiating a contract during the season. I can't blame him for that, it was Melvin that didn't want to talk contract before the season. I just think this is where Attanasio steps up and says, "This is a different Brewer team. We are going to make the stretch to keep a top quality pitcher here." However, there is growing speculation about the Crew (among every other contender) making a move for Sabathia for a late season rental. I don't know about that. He hasn't been exactly sharp. I'm more curious about the possibility of K-Rod bringing that single season save record to Milwaukee in 2009. I don't know why I'm the only Brewer fan thinking about that.
6.24.2008
4-3 Win over Atlanta, Now 43-34, 5½ games back
Who is this "Dave Bush" and when did he decide to start pitching?
Following up his incredible start against the Jays with a game in which no Brave reached base until the 4th and he had them shut out through 6. The offense got big help from 4 Bravo errors and the D chipped in with a few crucial DPs. All in all, it was a great game until Torres came in and gave up 2 in the 9th and had a 1st and 3rd situation before getting a pop out to Hardy. Wheew.
June 23rd, 4-1 Win in Atlanta, Now 42-34
Man it feels good to get that first win on a road trip and it feels good to do it without using your bullpen. I think Sheets genuinely feels he has to go out there and make this happen for the Brewers every time he pitches... and it amazes me that most of the time he can. His 3rd complete game of the season and he retired the last 16 in a row. Kasey was actually at the game and said it was the best pitched game he had ever seen. At 2:14, it probably rivaled the Capuano/Maddux game I saw a few years ago. Mike Cameron got things going with a dinger off JoJo Reyes and Rickie Weeks reached base 4 times. I almost think Weeks getting hot is the most important thing for this team.
June 22nd, 7-3 Win over Baltimore, Now 41-34
Manny Parra contributed 6 of the Brewer pitchers 10 free passes, but the Brewers turned 5 DPs to close out the homestand with a win. Prince Fielder has just been locked in and today he knocked 2 out of the park in addition to Bill Hall getting the fans behind him (momentarily) with a tater of his own.
June 21st, 3-2 Win over Baltimore, Now 40-34
Just maybe Seth McClung will be a legitimate member of this rotation? He worked out of jams and got another win. The rotation is REALLY looking sharp, (except for Suppan's clinker). This was the Brewer's 16th 1 run win, a number that leads baseball, but as I point out, it can also mean you have just blown more leads and barely won as being clutch.
June 20th, 8-5 loss to Baltimore, Now 39-34
Eeeeeh, Suppan left in the second after giving up 6 runs. The bullpen kept the Crew in as best they could, and Bill Hall had a chance to get the Milwaukee fans behind him when he came up with the sacks drunk in the 9th, and struck out. This game was lost early it seemed, but I was happy that the Crew was able to climb back close to winning.
June 19th, 8-7 win over Toronto, Now 39-33
This has to be the most upsetting win of my Brewer's fan lifetime. Dave Bush, DAVE BUSH, took a no hitter into the 8th. Going into the 9th, the game had been given over to a bullpen with a 7 run lead. Yet David Riske just in after his stint on the DL and Guillermo Mota did their best to blow this game up. The Jays got a grand slam in the 9th to help make it a 1 run game and Torres actually had to come in and get a save. Prince Fielder also got his second career in the park home run when Alex Rios thought a ball stopped under the fence was a dead ball.
June 18th, 5-4 win over Toronto, Now 38-33
Another win for Sheets, but it got dicey. Torres had to come in during the 8th to wrap this game up, but it worked. I listened to this whole game on the internet and had to deal with the Blue Jays broadcast since there was a quality problem with the TMJ feed. I kind of dozed off during the 9th, but when I woke up, I was listening to a Toronto post game show that had JP Richardi, Jays GM taking calls and getting ripped by listeners, some who wanted to see Gibbons fired. I guess Milwaukee isn't the only city hostile towards mediocrity. I couldn't believe one caller wanted Cito Gaston back, as if a former winner is the answer. Funny though that after a 3 game sweep at the hands of the Brewers, the Jays decided to bring back Gaston.
June 17th, 7-0 win over Toronto, Now 37-33
This is starting to come together. 5 dingers for the Crew, including 2 for Braun and 1 for Craig Counsell! Manny Parra decided to cruise into the 7th with a shutout before getting lifted and the bully was solid. Parra is now 4-0 in his last 4 starts. For a guy I'm still not sold on, it was nice to see him taking advantage of the O and settling in.
June 15th, 4-2 win over Minnesota, Now 36-33
A Mike Cameron tater, another fine performance by McClung and Salomon Torres getting his 7th straight save after pitching 2.1 innings last night. I'm liking Torres alot. Gagne WHO!
June 14th, 9-4 loss to Minnesota, Now 35-33
You don't get any more painful than a "blowout" loss in extra innings. Russel the Muscle gets a PH tater in the 9th to send the game to extras, and the Brewers run out of pitching... plain and simple. Julian Tavarez was left in an inning too long, but then again, Yost really didn't have many other options. Fielder just missed ending it in the 10th with a tater of his own, but it just wasn't enough to give up the winnig run to a visitor in extras, the Crew had to give up 5! I hate that.
June 13th, 10-2 loss to Minnesota
Had to lose to a guy named "Slower". Tomorrow, the Crew will get killed by a guy named Busher. I hate this. Bush feel partly victim to 2 Bill Hall errors who was starting at 2B for an MIA Weeks. I can't fault Hall too much on the Es, he hasn't really been a second baseman for a while and I think it's harder to switch like that then most people think.
Who is this "Dave Bush" and when did he decide to start pitching?
Following up his incredible start against the Jays with a game in which no Brave reached base until the 4th and he had them shut out through 6. The offense got big help from 4 Bravo errors and the D chipped in with a few crucial DPs. All in all, it was a great game until Torres came in and gave up 2 in the 9th and had a 1st and 3rd situation before getting a pop out to Hardy. Wheew.
June 23rd, 4-1 Win in Atlanta, Now 42-34
Man it feels good to get that first win on a road trip and it feels good to do it without using your bullpen. I think Sheets genuinely feels he has to go out there and make this happen for the Brewers every time he pitches... and it amazes me that most of the time he can. His 3rd complete game of the season and he retired the last 16 in a row. Kasey was actually at the game and said it was the best pitched game he had ever seen. At 2:14, it probably rivaled the Capuano/Maddux game I saw a few years ago. Mike Cameron got things going with a dinger off JoJo Reyes and Rickie Weeks reached base 4 times. I almost think Weeks getting hot is the most important thing for this team.
June 22nd, 7-3 Win over Baltimore, Now 41-34
Manny Parra contributed 6 of the Brewer pitchers 10 free passes, but the Brewers turned 5 DPs to close out the homestand with a win. Prince Fielder has just been locked in and today he knocked 2 out of the park in addition to Bill Hall getting the fans behind him (momentarily) with a tater of his own.
June 21st, 3-2 Win over Baltimore, Now 40-34
Just maybe Seth McClung will be a legitimate member of this rotation? He worked out of jams and got another win. The rotation is REALLY looking sharp, (except for Suppan's clinker). This was the Brewer's 16th 1 run win, a number that leads baseball, but as I point out, it can also mean you have just blown more leads and barely won as being clutch.
June 20th, 8-5 loss to Baltimore, Now 39-34
Eeeeeh, Suppan left in the second after giving up 6 runs. The bullpen kept the Crew in as best they could, and Bill Hall had a chance to get the Milwaukee fans behind him when he came up with the sacks drunk in the 9th, and struck out. This game was lost early it seemed, but I was happy that the Crew was able to climb back close to winning.
June 19th, 8-7 win over Toronto, Now 39-33
This has to be the most upsetting win of my Brewer's fan lifetime. Dave Bush, DAVE BUSH, took a no hitter into the 8th. Going into the 9th, the game had been given over to a bullpen with a 7 run lead. Yet David Riske just in after his stint on the DL and Guillermo Mota did their best to blow this game up. The Jays got a grand slam in the 9th to help make it a 1 run game and Torres actually had to come in and get a save. Prince Fielder also got his second career in the park home run when Alex Rios thought a ball stopped under the fence was a dead ball.
June 18th, 5-4 win over Toronto, Now 38-33
Another win for Sheets, but it got dicey. Torres had to come in during the 8th to wrap this game up, but it worked. I listened to this whole game on the internet and had to deal with the Blue Jays broadcast since there was a quality problem with the TMJ feed. I kind of dozed off during the 9th, but when I woke up, I was listening to a Toronto post game show that had JP Richardi, Jays GM taking calls and getting ripped by listeners, some who wanted to see Gibbons fired. I guess Milwaukee isn't the only city hostile towards mediocrity. I couldn't believe one caller wanted Cito Gaston back, as if a former winner is the answer. Funny though that after a 3 game sweep at the hands of the Brewers, the Jays decided to bring back Gaston.
June 17th, 7-0 win over Toronto, Now 37-33
This is starting to come together. 5 dingers for the Crew, including 2 for Braun and 1 for Craig Counsell! Manny Parra decided to cruise into the 7th with a shutout before getting lifted and the bully was solid. Parra is now 4-0 in his last 4 starts. For a guy I'm still not sold on, it was nice to see him taking advantage of the O and settling in.
June 15th, 4-2 win over Minnesota, Now 36-33
A Mike Cameron tater, another fine performance by McClung and Salomon Torres getting his 7th straight save after pitching 2.1 innings last night. I'm liking Torres alot. Gagne WHO!
June 14th, 9-4 loss to Minnesota, Now 35-33
You don't get any more painful than a "blowout" loss in extra innings. Russel the Muscle gets a PH tater in the 9th to send the game to extras, and the Brewers run out of pitching... plain and simple. Julian Tavarez was left in an inning too long, but then again, Yost really didn't have many other options. Fielder just missed ending it in the 10th with a tater of his own, but it just wasn't enough to give up the winnig run to a visitor in extras, the Crew had to give up 5! I hate that.
June 13th, 10-2 loss to Minnesota
Had to lose to a guy named "Slower". Tomorrow, the Crew will get killed by a guy named Busher. I hate this. Bush feel partly victim to 2 Bill Hall errors who was starting at 2B for an MIA Weeks. I can't fault Hall too much on the Es, he hasn't really been a second baseman for a while and I think it's harder to switch like that then most people think.
6.13.2008
Wow, That's a Great Juice Box
9-6 Win at Houston
Now 35-31, 7½ Games Back
This team is just hanging onto my optimism by a thread. After looking horrible in Denver, the Crew finds a way to get up off the mat and finish the roadtrip at a respectable 3-3. Sheets got the support of 3 home runs in the 2nd (4 total in the game) and a lineup that now features Hart in the leadoff spot and Cameron in the 5 spot seems to have found some life. Hart's 3R dinger was his 3rd in two games. So much for not getting RBI opportunities in the leadoff spot. Of course, when Brian Mohler can't even get Sheets out and walks him, your leadoff guy is going to get opportunities to clean the bases.
Added to the 5 HRs they hit in Wednesday's 10-6 win and the Crew is doing its best to channel the Walbangers and take some stress off the pitching staff. Villanueva cooled my "closer of the future" talk a little by giving up a run in 1⅔, but I didn't really hear the situation. It sounds like he came in for Parra in a dicy situation and worked out of it by letting 1 inherited to score and 1 of his own. That'll happen I guess.
However, worry isn't completely out of the picture, with Weeks already on the DL and Hardy getting checked out for a sore shoulder, the infield is looking pretty thin. The Brian Roberts rumor has been floated around, but Melvin denies it. One other thing to note is that Jeff Weaver has officially been released. What does it say about a player that he can't perform acceptable enough at AAA to earn a spot in a thinner than expected rotation?
9-6 Win at Houston
Now 35-31, 7½ Games Back
This team is just hanging onto my optimism by a thread. After looking horrible in Denver, the Crew finds a way to get up off the mat and finish the roadtrip at a respectable 3-3. Sheets got the support of 3 home runs in the 2nd (4 total in the game) and a lineup that now features Hart in the leadoff spot and Cameron in the 5 spot seems to have found some life. Hart's 3R dinger was his 3rd in two games. So much for not getting RBI opportunities in the leadoff spot. Of course, when Brian Mohler can't even get Sheets out and walks him, your leadoff guy is going to get opportunities to clean the bases.
Added to the 5 HRs they hit in Wednesday's 10-6 win and the Crew is doing its best to channel the Walbangers and take some stress off the pitching staff. Villanueva cooled my "closer of the future" talk a little by giving up a run in 1⅔, but I didn't really hear the situation. It sounds like he came in for Parra in a dicy situation and worked out of it by letting 1 inherited to score and 1 of his own. That'll happen I guess.
However, worry isn't completely out of the picture, with Weeks already on the DL and Hardy getting checked out for a sore shoulder, the infield is looking pretty thin. The Brian Roberts rumor has been floated around, but Melvin denies it. One other thing to note is that Jeff Weaver has officially been released. What does it say about a player that he can't perform acceptable enough at AAA to earn a spot in a thinner than expected rotation?
6.11.2008
(Mike Cameron to self) "DOH!"
Loss 6-1 to Houston, Brewers now 33-31, 7½ games back Chicago
After grabbing only one game from the Rockies, I still had hopes the Brewers could break even on this 6 game roadie. And even thought Oswalt was going against McClung, I thought they could find a way to beat him. I was wrong, but not about McClung, he pitched pretty well, but Oswalt was dealing. The Crew was still in the game however until a couple of defensive miscues gave the 'Strohs 3 late inning runs. A Julian Taverez E led to an extended inning and a triple off the bat of Lance Berkman that Cam misjudged cleared a bases loaded situation. It was pretty much over after that. Braunie's HR was the lone O. Got to get off the mat today then take advantage of the Sheets start tomorrow.
With Weeks now on the DL, Hart started in the leadoff spot and Hernan Iribarren was called up.
Loss 6-1 to Houston, Brewers now 33-31, 7½ games back Chicago
After grabbing only one game from the Rockies, I still had hopes the Brewers could break even on this 6 game roadie. And even thought Oswalt was going against McClung, I thought they could find a way to beat him. I was wrong, but not about McClung, he pitched pretty well, but Oswalt was dealing. The Crew was still in the game however until a couple of defensive miscues gave the 'Strohs 3 late inning runs. A Julian Taverez E led to an extended inning and a triple off the bat of Lance Berkman that Cam misjudged cleared a bases loaded situation. It was pretty much over after that. Braunie's HR was the lone O. Got to get off the mat today then take advantage of the Sheets start tomorrow.
With Weeks now on the DL, Hart started in the leadoff spot and Hernan Iribarren was called up.
6.08.2008
One Little Victory
Milwaukee 3 Colorado 2 33-30, 6 GB Chicago
When the Crew jumped out to a 2 run lead before Suppan took the mound, I was hoping for a constant barrage of 1 or 2 runs per inning that would take the pressure off the team. Instead the bats shut it down after Kapler's RBI in the 2nd and Suppan had to grit it out again. Villanueava comes in during the 6th and gets an inning ending double play, then overcomes an error in the 7th to keep the Rockies off the board. Had the Brewers found a way to score a runner from scoring position (like they had in EVERY INNING after the 3rd) then Kapler's error in the 8th wouldn't have made things so scary. But Torres goes 1⅔ for the save and the Brewers avoid a sweep in Colorado. First win there since 2006 AT LEAST.
Weeks is heading back to Milwaukee to get his knee checked out. A Jeff Baker slide in Friday's game apparently "tweaked" it. I really had high hopes for Rickie early in his career, but he is quickly on his way to a being a disappointment. I think Yost batting him leadoff is part of the problem, nagging injuries another, but plain and simply, he has underachieved. I'm still rooting for him, the way he's made himself into a legitimate defensive 2nd baseman is admirable, but considering the tools he has, the draft position, the contract, I'll admit to being frustrated with him.
Milwaukee 3 Colorado 2 33-30, 6 GB Chicago
When the Crew jumped out to a 2 run lead before Suppan took the mound, I was hoping for a constant barrage of 1 or 2 runs per inning that would take the pressure off the team. Instead the bats shut it down after Kapler's RBI in the 2nd and Suppan had to grit it out again. Villanueava comes in during the 6th and gets an inning ending double play, then overcomes an error in the 7th to keep the Rockies off the board. Had the Brewers found a way to score a runner from scoring position (like they had in EVERY INNING after the 3rd) then Kapler's error in the 8th wouldn't have made things so scary. But Torres goes 1⅔ for the save and the Brewers avoid a sweep in Colorado. First win there since 2006 AT LEAST.
Weeks is heading back to Milwaukee to get his knee checked out. A Jeff Baker slide in Friday's game apparently "tweaked" it. I really had high hopes for Rickie early in his career, but he is quickly on his way to a being a disappointment. I think Yost batting him leadoff is part of the problem, nagging injuries another, but plain and simply, he has underachieved. I'm still rooting for him, the way he's made himself into a legitimate defensive 2nd baseman is admirable, but considering the tools he has, the draft position, the contract, I'll admit to being frustrated with him.
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