4/21/06 Reds (Arroyo) @ Brewers (Sheets), 7:05 PM CST

[wOOgiE22]

Bronson Arroyo (2-0, 3.86 ERA)

 

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/newsimage/20060407/arr.jpg

 

vs.

 

Ben Sheets (0-1, 7.20 ERA)

 

http://www.photofile.com/Photos/Albums/2004_Baseball_Action/Brewers/Images/SheetsBen.jpg

 

 

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TV: FSN North

Radio: 620 WTMJ

 

 

Reds Hitters Against Sheets:

 

Adam Dunn: .143 21AB 0HR 0RBI 6K

Tony Womak: .308 13AB 0HR 1RBI 1K

Jason LaRue: .182 11AB 1HR 1RBI 4K

Austion Kearns: .000 9AB 0HR 0RBI 6K

Javier Valentin: .333 6AB 1HR 2RBI 0K

Felipe Lopez: .167 6AB 0HR 0RBI 0K

Scott Hatteberg: .000 3AB 0HR 0RBI 0K

Ryan Freel: .667 3AB 0HR 0RBI 1K

Rich Aurilia: .000 2AB 0HR 0RBI 1K

David Ross: .000 2AB 0HR 0RBI 2K

Quinton McCracken: 1.000 1AB 0HR 0RBI 0K

Edwin Encarnacion: NEVER FACED SHEETS

Brandon Phillips: NEVER FACED SHEETS

 

 

Brewers Hitters Against Arroyo:

 

Corey Koskie: .167 12AB 1HR 1RBI 3K

Gabe Gross: .200 10AB 0HR 0RBI 1K

Damian Miller: .000 5AB 0HR 0RBI 0K

Carlos Lee: .500 4AB 0HR 1RBI 1K

Geoff Jenkins: .333 3AB 1HR 1RBI 0K

Jeff Cirillo: .000 1AB 0HR 0RBI 0K

Rickie Weeks: NEVER FACED ARROYO

JJ Hardy: NEVER FACED ARROYO

Bill Hall: NEVER FACED ARROYO

Prince Fielder: NEVER FACED ARROYO

Brady Clark: NEVER FACED ARROYO

Chad Moeller: NEVER FACED ARROYO

[milwaukeesportsfan]

If Bill Hall is not in the lineup somewhere tonight, I will be very disappointed.

[mikerollins]

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If Bill Hall is not in the lineup somewhere tonight, I will be very disappointed.

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I'd be shocked if he is. I have him in Fantasy and am prepared to put him on my bench. I just don't think Weeks or Hardy need a day off and I do like Koskie in there against Righties.

 

I would not have a problem with Hall in CF, but Clark actually had some good at-bats yesterday. If Hall is in the lineup I would vote for it to look like this.

 

Weeks

Hardy

Jenkins

Lee

Koskie

Hall

Fielder

Miller

[heeptom]

Dear Pitching Staff,

 

Since past Monday we have scored a total of 34 runs in four games, that is an average of 8.5 runs a game. However, we are 1-3 in that time. It is our opinion that this should not be the case. When we average 8.5 runs a game we feel like we should be 4-0, and at least 3-1. We know our bats didn't come alive right away in the season, but we are trying to make up for it and we hope you will do the same. We only send this letter because we love the team and want everyone to succeed. Remember together we can achieve more. So let's get out there and battle.

 

Sincerely,

 

The Brewers Offense

 

p.s. The next round is on us if Ben pitches a CG shutout tonight.

[chowyo123]

Hopefully ben doesn't get careless when Arroyo comes up to bat tonight.

[steve267268]

You know, if clark continues to slide, i wouldn't mind Hall as the every day centerfielder. The dude has a pretty good arm so that is one improvement. Not to mention he is faster. The only thing he doesn't have is experience..

[valpocrewsader]

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If Bill Hall is not in the lineup somewhere tonight, I will be very disappointed.

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Two lefty starters coming up for the Reds on Saturday and Sunday ... I think Hall will get plenty of ABs this series. Being just the 17th game of the season, I'm okay with sticking to the original plan regarding the Koskie/Hall situation. And too early to experiement with Hall in center, I think.

[Tailgat0r76]

How does Gross play defensively?

 

Looked like in Houston his throw home had a lot more juice on it than Clark's flying torpedo throws usually do...

 

 

Also, what time does friday's autographs start?

[Rightomac13]

could someone tell me what time the parking lot opens tonight, i wanna say 3 hours before gametime, but i just want to make sure before i head out there.

[bsglorydays]

could someone tell me what time the parking lot opens tonight, i wanna say 3 hours before gametime, but i just want to make sure before i head out there.

 

General parking ($7) opens 3 hours before game time. Preferred parking ($12) opens 4 hours before game time. If you are a tailgater, the extra $5 for an extra hour of fun is well worth it, in my humble opinion.

[Tailgat0r76]

woah preferred opens 4 hours early every game? I thought it was only opening day... That opens up for a whole extra hour of tailgating....

 

Not to mention if you actually get there 4 hous early; you get one heckuva parking spot

[Blazer25]

Wow.

 

Ryan Freel wears out the Brewers. I thought he always did well against us, but I had no idea it was that well.

 

Especially against Sheeter. Well...here's to reversing some trends tonight.

 

Edit: Although I did see it was only 3 AB's. Oops.

[naivin]

Alright Ben Sheets...if you are in fact the man, tonight would be a ideal time to demonstrate as much.

[UeckerAddict]

BILL HALL 2003-2006 vs. Reds:

( )= ranking for all of Hall's opponents.

 

AB: 125

H: 44 (1)

R: 25 (1)

2B: 13 (1)

3B: 3 (1)

HR: 8 (1)

RBI: 29 (1)

BB: 14 (1)

SB: 4 (2)

AVG: .352 (3) (4-9 vs. Sea; 3-6 vs. LAA)

OBP: .410 (3) (Sea, LAA)

SLG: .688 (3) (Sea, Tor)

OBP: 1.098 (3) (Sea, LAA)

 

Almost every stat is his best vs. NL teams, and only teams he's played against in 3 games (skewed stats) can better his averages.

 

This is why I always want Hall in the lineup vs. Cincy. I don't care if it's a lefty or not.

[Oldcity]

Hall will play three out of four games against the Reds, since three are lefties. He'll probably pinch hit tonight too. I would expect him to not be in the lineup tonight.

[UeckerAddict]

It's just that Hardy, Clark, Weeks, and Hall are ALL righties. If given a choice for which of these four I'd want to bat against a righty from the Reds, Hall is my number one. Therefore, I just figure that the Crew can give him the start somewhere. Lee is the only righty on the entire team that I'd rather see batting against the Reds.

[Oldcity]

Hall has historically done well against Reds pitching, but should that really include Bronson Arroyo? Arroyo just got to Cincinnati. Has Hall ever even faced him? I just don't buy that we should play Hall tonight solely because "He crushes the Reds."

[UeckerAddict]

I just don't buy that we should play Hall tonight solely because "He crushes the Reds."

 

Baseball is a funny game. Some players just have it against some teams. Dave Williams was not a Red until this year. Paul Cofee and Eric Milton just joined the squad last year. We should play Hall because he's GOOD and there is an intangible in the air that just seejms to happen in baseball. Do I feel more confident in J.J. or Brady right now? No.

[IslandsAC]

We should play Overbay. He crushes the Reds.

[steve267268]

man oh man...tough loss yesterday... mustwin.. must gain confidence...sheeter on the mound...hard luck last outing..gotta be a stopper..stopper....please make it stop!!!

[Brian the Automator]

Maybe Bill Hall is part bull.

[Bench Coach]

According to Bill Schroeder on WSSP a few minutes ago, the lineup is as follows:

 

CF Clark

ss Hardy

RF Jenkins

LF Lee

1B FIELDER

2b Hall

3B Koskie

c Moeller

P Sheets

 

Looks like Fielder is back to 5 and Weeks sits in favor of Hall.

[Ayt]

I like it.

[Oldcity]

Eh... oh well. I don't really care. I guess giving Weeks a day off vs. the only righty of the series works too.

 

Edit: Wow, just realized Prince is back at 5. I definitely like that move.

[homer]

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Maybe Bill Hall is part bull.

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Or a capitalist.