9/18/08 Brewers (Bush) at Cubs (Harden): 1:20 PM CDT

[pretendastronaut]

Outside of Torrres, the bullpen has pitched very well this series. Hopefully McClung can hold the fort here and Braun can make up for it next inning.

[Invader3K]

How does this even happen? I'm still stunned.

[trwi7]

So who's pitching tomorrow?

Probably Parra.

[Mr QL]

Here comes Soriano to golf one out

[adamb100]

When we blow big leads I often wonder if the opposing team tiped our Bullpen a few thousand bucks to blow it.

[Bruce Ciskie]

Here comes Soriano to golf one out

 

You mean he's a low-ball hitter? Someone should tell the Brewers. Based on how they've pitched him this season, I'm not sure they're aware.

[B2k1121]

There is no coming back from this loss. I hate everything.

[crewcrazy]

http://www.fangraphs.com/lgraphs/280918116_Brewers_Cubs_116651786_lbig.png

[Mass Haas]

Maddux never came out to talk to Torres once during that entire stretch, right?

[And That]

There is no coming back from this loss.

I just looked at the scoreboard. I must be looking at a different game, because this one is tied.

[trwi7]

How does this even happen? I'm still stunned.

Mysteries of the Brewers. Two outs, up four and we give up the lead. Up five in Arizona and we let them get six runs in the 9th without recording an out. Only the Brewers are this special.

[Mr QL]

ONE PITCH AWAY

[Bruce Ciskie]

How does this even happen? I'm still stunned.

 

Rusty closer, a good hitting team, and a couple of stupid mistakes by our boys.

 

(Bleep) happens. It's just poorly timed here. That's all.

 

Meanwhile, Seth McClung caught Alfonso Soriano looking.

 

I'll pause so you can regain consciousness.

[Bernman23]

Braun playing that third out so casually will haunt my dreams tonight.

I don't know why people were not more enraged by that when it happened. Why the heck wasn't he diving? We had nothing to lose. It was absolutely inexcusable and he should be benched at least one game for that action. Send a message that lack of urgency by any player will not be tolerated.

[bthurley19]

Nice inning McClung. Does the Prince have one more left in him?

[GormanHarvey]

Nice work Clunger!

[bucks2281]

I thought June 29, 2007 was one of my worst days as a Brewer fan (Ramirez walk-off).

 

Boy, this one stomps all over it. Even if we win, I'll still be ticked.

[tristarscoop]

There's 2 out in the ninth and I'm still a little afraid to dare to believe!

I'm going to start charging for my clairvoyance!

[naivin]

That chart is amazing. Truly amazing.

[trwi7]

Braun better make up for that crap he pulled in the 9th inning with a homer this inning.

[yount19.u]

McClung just strayed from the script -- nice! I think someone wants to be a closer.

[Bruce Ciskie]

Maddux never came out to talk to Torres once during that entire stretch, right?

 

Right before Soto's home run.

 

Probably should have told him not to throw a lifeless fastball right down the middle.

[tristarscoop]

That chart is amazing. Truly amazing.

I'm sure it would be if I had any idea what it meant (you know, other than that we suck)

[Mr QL]

Good job McClung. You truly are a patriot.

 

This better not be a 123 inning now.

[B2k1121]

There is no coming back from this loss.

I just looked at the scoreboard. I must be looking at a different game, because this one is tied.

It is inevitable after what just happened.