8/13/08 Brewers (Sabathia) at Padres (Banks): 9:05 PM CDT

[Bernman23]

A double and single should be added to Craig's hit total for two defensive plays that many 3rd basemen would not make that inning.

[AJAY]

I really don't understand why Sabathia is still in this game. What is Ned trying to prove?

[MillerParkSouth]

don't really like CC out there this innings. Yost could have double switched out Hall for Counsell and let Villanueva get a couple innings in here. CC doesn't need to throw 120 pitches every night, especially with a 6 run cushion.

[trwi7]

Is there any good reason Sabathia is still in right now? You actually have a chance to lower his pitch count in a game yet he's going to end up with at least 105 pitches.

[tigerbrew]

Wow, 114 pitches with a 7-1 lead... why is CC still in the game? Go to the bullpen already!

[bucks2281]

I'm going to be really upset if Sabathia is useless in October because he's throwing 114 pitches with a 6 run lead against an offensively inept team.

 

That said, even though he has labored, yet again, CC was very impressive.

[rluzinski]

What is an acceptable rate for a 2B to convert double plays at? I have no idea what's average, except that it's not 100%.

 

No, I'm not trying to suggest that Weeks is even an average defensive 2B. I've been arguing for years to move him. Of course, I was advocating starting a guy there that has since changed positions twice.

[B2k1121]

I think this is why CC was out there for the 7th.

[crewcrazy]

The question now is if this game is Mota-proof. He gets the first out, so hopefully it is. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[MadisonBrewerBlue]

nice catch by hart. his glove has grass stains

[And That]

http://www.sambr.com/images/dsp/S4-410-3170.number37.m.jpg

 

 

[bucks2281]

Three notes:

 

-Last year, it took the Brewers 138 games to reach their 70th win. This year, it took the Brewers 17 fewer games.

-Last year, the Brewers did not earn their 70th win until after Labor Day (Sept 4). The Brewers have won their 70th game on Aug 13 in '08.

-The Brewers have to go 20-21 to reach 90 wins.

[jhart05]

I wouldn't worry too much about 114 pitches.

 

The guy is 6'7", 300 pounds. That's a grown ass man out there.

 

He can handle it.

[holybannana]

115 pitches is fine. He isn't developing. He finished off the 7th and that was that. That's fine. I can't believe people are actually complaining about something. And this? Complaining a guy like him is throwing 115 pitches? He's averaging about 110 pitches a game which is fine.

 

Get real. They know what they're doing.

[trwi7]

Ned in response to Sabathia's outing: "Yeah, it was a grind for him. He was a grinder tonight."

 

http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/laugh.gif

 

 

[wibadgers23]

During our 8 game winning streak, we have outscored our opponents 49-12. Pretty impressive.

[MadisonBrewerBlue]

proof reader please...cbssports is hiring..this is copied and pasted from tonights game notes

 

Notes

 

The eight-game winning streak matches Milwaukee's season high. ... Padres rookie shortstop Scott Kazmar had a memorable major league debut with a single in his first at-bat on the first pitch he saw against Sabathia. Kazmar was recalled from Double-A San Antonio on Tuesday. ... Brewers LF Ben Braun sat out his fourth consecutive game with tightness in his lower back.

[RobDeer 45]

another nice win