5/27/06 Brewers (Bush) @ Phillies (Floyd)

[brewerjamie15]

Milwaukee will attempt to go 5-0 over the Phillies tonight behind the arm of Dave Bush. Bush had a rough outing his last start and is currently 3-5 with a 5.06 ERA.

 

In what could be a slug fest at Citizen's Bank Park, Philadelphia sends the 4-2 Right Hander Gavin Floyd out to the hill after only three days rest this evening. Floyd's ERA is currently 6.07. Philadelphia will see Aaron Rowand return to action this evening, after a two week absence due to a broken nose caused by a collision with the center field wall while making a catch.

 

When Philadelphis came to get sweeped in Miller Park, they were a few wins better than the Brewers, but are now one win under Milwaukee's total.

 

 

 

Pitching matchup

 

MIL: RHP Dave Bush (3-5, 5.06 ERA)

He's lost four of his last five decisions.

 

PHI: RHP Gavin Floyd (4-2, 6.07 ERA)

He allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings in his May 17 start in Milwaukee.

 

Player to watch

Chase Utley has an 11-game hitting streak,which ties his career high originally set from May 16-28, 2004. Utley was 1-for-5 in

Friday's game, which left his average at .324

 

 

 

Pitcher Photos:

 

Giraffe Neck (Dave Bush)

 

http://www.creationism.org/articles/gir_side.gif

 

 

 

Gavin Floyd

 

http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/images/players/action/ph_425856.jpg

[undertow67]

JS Online last night reported the Phillies might have Mike Lieberthal back for tonights game as well as Aaron Rowand.

 

www.jsonline.com/story/in...?id=428674

[steve267268]

This is one of those games where we SHOULD win.

 

There's absolutely no reason we can't shell a guy with a 6 ERA who's pitching on 3 days rest.

 

Bush, I think he will finish out the year strong and next year be a great quality start guy, but right now we could see anything. He's better than his ERA, but he needs to just get it done tonight.

 

Madsen on the bump tomorrow, that should be wonderful.

[whizkid]

Not sure what's up with the ridicule of Bush's physical appearance by staff members but it seems childish. I don't see anything particularly out of the ordinary with his neck anyway.

[JoeH33]

Dude just chill out, Jamie was just joking around. I'm sure Dave would be greatly offended if he saw someone calling him "giraffe neck" on a message board, cuz you know pro athletes would never give each other worse insults in the locker room. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/eyes.gif

[gregmag]

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported this morning that Lieberthal will not be back today or tomorrow; he's on minor league rehab. Rowand will be back tonight, which will push Rollins back to leadoff with Rowand presumably batting seventh. Hamels is also feeling better, but that isn't our problem. Rowand over Victorino doesn't really improve their lineup, but Victorino gives their bench a pulse.

 

Something to remember is that the Phillies didn't have an off day before this series, and a couple of days ago they played 16 innings against the Mets. They should be a little fatigued by now, and Floyd on three days' rest isn't exactly the world's greatest gamble. Bush has something to prove after his start against the Reds. So there are reasons to be optimistic.

 

Greg.

[undertow67]

I don't think it's ment as ridicule, it's ment more as endearing, sort of like Vampire for Santos. He does have a large neck.

[DHonks]

I never thought Bush had a long neck. Seemed proportional to me.

 

I do think Mike Fetters could be confused for Mr. Peanut, though

[undertow67]

This will also be Dave Bush's first start since shaving off his beard and mustache. So I guess we'll find out if there really is power in the mustache.

[kiwi brewer]

i'm looking forward to a 13-12 game. i got some Lee Press-ons just for tonight so I can bite and bite and bite.

[undertow67]

Line-ups:

 

 Milwaukee Philadelphia --------- ------------ Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG. --- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ---- 2B Weeks, Rickie 4 12 .306 SS Rollins, Jimmy 4 13 .237 SS Hall, Bill 11 23 .276 2B Utley, Chase 9 30 .324 RF Jenkins, Geoff 7 33 .273 RF Abreu, Bobby 6 33 .284 LF Lee, Carlos 16 41 .278 LF Burrell, Pat 13 36 .293 1B Fielder, Prince 8 30 .326 1B Howard, Ryan 15 40 .300 3B Koskie, Corey 5 17 .293 CF Rowand, Aaron 6 17 .310 C Miller, Damian 4 21 .305 3B Bell, David 4 19 .265 CF Clark, Brady 1 9 .266 C Fasano, Sal 1 5 .242 P Bush, Dave (3-5, 5.06) P Floyd, Gavin (4-2, 6.07) 

[kiwi brewer]

i'll tell you right now that first 6 in PHI's lineup looks pretty dangerous...

[razzzorsharp]

And I'll say this, I have faith in the first 8 of the Brewer's lineup.

[DHonks]

actually, I worry about the 8th in their lineup. He's already taken out one of our young studs

[kiwi brewer]

this is true, DHonks. maybe we get retribution with a play tonight including Prince and said 8th. i don't wish it, but it would be fun to see.

[DHonks]

i don't wish it, but it would be fun to see.

 

Prince vs Fasano could bring about the end of the world, complete with the cats and dogs living together.

[DHonks]

nice start. Might need Rickie to steal 3rd now.

 

Come on Geoff

 

Also, are we 4-0 against one of the league's hottest teams?

[Terok Balefire]

Typical Jenkins at bat.

[DHonks]

Typical Jenkins at bat.

 

I'd credit Floyd for executing his pitches. That's one that Geoff has always like to swing at, and he located it perfectly.

[Ayt]

What a great approach by Carlos.

[DHonks]

another nice start.

[wisconsinfan47]

Homer #17 for Big Caballo!

 

And to the opposite field for once!

 

Good start.

[undertow67]

Carlos with the 2 run Jack. nice to get the early lead.

[adamb100]

hhhheeeeelllllllooooo Home run.

[kiwi brewer]

i just love the way fielder hustles around 1st. love it. what an exciting team to watch.