2009-06-11 Rockies (Cook) at Brewers (Gallardo): 1:05 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 4-3]

[YoGasKpose]

Gameday showed it in the zone. Up, but in.

[Oldcity]

I thought that call to Gamel was probably a strike. There have definitely been several calls a lot worse than that one.

[YoGasKpose]

The Counsell pitches were not good. Gamel needed to protect on his K.

[crewcrazy]

Stetter's on some kind of hot streak right now.

 

The offense has been frustrating, but at least they've been finding ways to get guys on base. At this rate you'd have to figure they'll find a way to get someone across in this game, but three's looking a little tricky.

[Oldcity]

Wow great job there by Stetter. Coffey gets bailed out.

[sargennm]

Wow, if I was at this game. I'd go straight to the Pro Shop and get myself a Stetter jersey. He's been great lately. Maybe he can share his secret with the rest of the team.

[dlk9s]

Why is the ground rule double rule never called? If the runner would have scored the ump is supposed to give him the run, yet I've literally never seen it called.

Rule 7.05(f)

 

[Each runner can advance] "Two bases, if a fair ball bounces or is deflected into the stands outside the first or third base foul lines; or if it goes through or under a field fence, or through or under a scoreboard, or through or under shrubbery or vines on the fence; or if it sticks in such fence, scoreboard, shrubbery or vines;"

 

According to Baseball Reference, only when there is fan interference can the ump use his judgment on whether or not to award the runner that extra base.

[Oldcity]

Hmm, thanks for posting that. I guess I was mistaken. I guess that explains why I've never seen it called, heh.

[trwi7]

Based on what?

Based on hacking at everything and grounding out weakly to 2nd almost everytime. He's the left handed Kendall right now.

[trwi7]

Based on hacking at everything and grounding out weakly to 2nd almost everytime. He's the left handed Kendall right now.

You guys see what I just did there? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

 

Kendall sucks. I hope we pinch hit for him. I'm a better hitter.

[sargennm]

If the Brewers don't score here on an actual hit than I'm swearing the Brewers off for the weekend. I can't take it anymore.

[Marc Newfield of Dreams]

For the love of God don't hit into a DP here...

[trwi7]

Ground ball pitcher, Kendall batting. Please don't do what I think you're going to do.

[Oldcity]

Yeah I'd also have pinch hit for Kendall here. This is scary...

[dlk9s]

I honestly wouldn't mind Kendall trying to bunt for a hit.

 

EDIT: A walk will do.

[phxMILWfan]

If only Macha had double switched so that Hall would be up now...

[Oldcity]

Please walk him...

[trwi7]

Oh good, Corey Hart is batting. First pitch double play?

[sargennm]

Oh dear god, please don't tease my like this. BREAK IT OPEN!

[crewcrazy]

Alright, Corey, please just hit the ball in the air. It'd be nice to get a run across, but it'd be nicer to avoid a double play.

[Oldcity]

No lefties left so not much of an attractive choice. Come on Corey...

[Oldcity]

Bah too bad. Nice hit.

[crewcrazy]

Nice AB for Corey...now let's keep it going, Craig and Cat, so we can get Braun and Fielder up with guys on for a change.

[Marc Newfield of Dreams]

I still feel better about Counsell vs a lefty than JJ vs anyone.

[trwi7]

Telly Hughes = ugh