07/25/2006 Pirates (Snell) @ Brewers (Sheets) 7:05 CST

[JoeH33]

Pittsburgh Pirates

 

Ian Snell - (8-6, 4.84)

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Snell's Splits vs. Milwaukee

 

A pair of home runs by Miguel Cabrera and Mike Jacobs as well as an RBI double by Hanley Ramirez were the only blemishes on a six-inning effort by Snell in his last start against the Marlins. Snell ended up allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and just one walk to pick up his fifth no-decision of the season. (MLB.com)

 

 

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Milwaukee Brewers

 

Ben Sheets - (1-3, 6.64)

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Sheets' Splits vs. Pittsburgh

 

The team has not made a formal announcement, but Sheets appears set to return to the rotation on this date assuming no further setbacks in his rehabilitation from shoulder tendinitis. Sheets began the year on the disabled list with a muscle injury behind his right shoulder, then was shut down after four starts with tightness in the front of his shoulder. When healthy, Sheets is one of the best pitchers in the National League, but he hasn't been healthy since August. (MLB.com)

 

 

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[IslandsAC]

I made the first reply yesterday, so I'll try to keep that mojo going. Go crew!

[steve267268]

Go Ben.

 

I'm devoting all my attention to the game today. No Halo, no studying, no cleaning.. I don't think we can expect him to be perfect, but look for something resembling a quality start.

[BrewCrewForever]

Pleae Ben be the Ben that was invincible before last season ending injury. That Ben Sheets is as good as ANY pitcher in baseball. Come on boys lets make it 3 in a row!

[TauPentaRei]

Do you think he'll be OK without his personal catcher?

[Invader3K]

He might be confused for like, 30 seconds, but I think he'll be OK without Bad Chad behind the plate.

 

I will be there tonight, and hope to see a Brewers victory.

[Oswald Chesterfield Cobble]

any guess on how may people will show up, it appears that atleast the terrace is basically sold out tonite.

 

I can't wait to go tonite

[Tailgat0r76]

Once Miller or Rivera gets a hit and maybe an RBI; sheets will forget all about moeller

[sgtcluels]

Go Sheeters!

 

Nullbyte and myself will be there!

[zzzmanwitz]

Sheets is really going to have to pitch well, no Rickie for sure.... ouch

[AJAY]

AM 1250 reported that Rickie Weeks will not be in the lineup tonight.

 

Darn.

[wibadgers23]

Who do you think we'll see batting lead-off then? Clark?

[naivin]

Might as well give Gwynn a shot, no? Small sample, but he's been hitting to this point.

 

So your starting SS tonight....Chris Barnwell. Yippie!

[mbwcl]

Hopefully Gross will be in CF with a righthander going. Maybe he'll lead off.

[cruiserx43]

Maybe we'll get to see Hart play the hot corner - not!! At least that would keep Barnwell out of lineup with Cirillo at 2B and Hall at SS.

[sweepscc]

I'm pumped about this game. Lets go Ben. I'd lead Gross off as well.

[AJAY]

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it appears that atleast the terrace is basically sold out tonite.

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Wow, thanks for mentioning that. I was planning to buy a walkup ticket tonight, but I guess that is not going to happen now. It's such a beautiful day to be outside too.

 

I'm kind of bummed all the cheap seats are gone. I was really looking forward to seeing a game after a long time.

[brewtown82]

how will he do? i think 6 ip, 2 er, 8k, 0bb. somehow, we still lose the game.

[kilgore37]

didn't Hart play 3b in the minors at one point? What about Crillo at 2nd billy at short and hart at 3rd? Not great defencively but you add some pop in the line up.

[thablingster]

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it appears that atleast the terrace is basically sold out tonite.

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Wow, thanks for mentioning that. I was planning to buy a walkup ticket tonight, but I guess that is not going to happen now. It's such a beautiful day to be outside too.

 

I'm kind of bummed all the cheap seats are gone. I was really looking forward to seeing a game after a long time.

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Yeah, I was thinking about going tomorrow, but I know it being a day game and considering last night was 30+ and today probably will be too, the bleachers will probably be pretty full.

[endaround]

Tonights an Amoco night, thats why its full.

[steve267268]

I know ticket prices have gone up a little bit over the last couple years, but it's not like they are unaffordable. All the seats for 10 and under might be gone but i'm sure you can find something for 20.

 

If not, don't they sell standing room tickets when you walk up? I'd go with that and sit somewhere convenient.

[AJAY]

Actually, I have a 20-game package and you can exchange unused tickets for any Monday or Tuesday game for 1 dollar as long as you sit in the terrace seats. So I was planning to save some money and go on the cheap tonight.

 

I don't think they sell standing room tickets unless every other seat is sold out too.

[JoeH33]

 Pittsburgh Milwaukee ---------- --------- Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG. --- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ---- CF McLouth, Nate 5 12 .227 CF Gross, Gabe 8 29 .271 SS Wilson, Jack 7 30 .273 3B Cirillo, Jeff 2 14 .323 3B Sanchez, Freddy 5 54 .351 RF Jenkins, Geoff 9 53 .266 LF Bay, Jason 23 75 .293 LF Lee, Carlos 28 81 .289 1B Casey, Sean 3 27 .299 1B Fielder, Prince 17 51 .287 RF Burnitz, Jeromy 12 38 .229 SS Hall, Bill 22 52 .266 2B Castillo, Jose 11 47 .271 C Miller, Damian 6 33 .262 C Paulino, Ronny 3 27 .309 2B Barnwell, Chris 0 1 .074 P Snell, Ian (8-6, 4.84) P Sheets, Ben (1-3, 6.64)

[brettac1]

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