2009-06-17 Brewers (Suppan) at Indians (Huff): 6:05 PM CT [Brewers win, 9-8]

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[pretendastronaut]

Per TH:

 

C Jason Kendall

2B Craig Counsell

LF Ryan Braun

1B Prince Fielder

RF Corey Hart

CF Mike Cameron

SS J.J. Hardy

DH Mat Gamel

3B Bill Hall

 

RHP Jeff Suppan (not batting)

[nate82]

Per TH:

 

C Jason Kendall

2B Craig Counsell

LF Ryan Braun

1B Prince Fielder

RF Corey Hart

CF Mike Cameron

SS J.J. Hardy

DH Mat Gamel

3B Bill Hall

 

RHP Jeff Suppan (not batting)

That is an interesting lineup interesting was the nicest thing I could think about that lineup.

[crewcrazy]

Seems like a "well, let's see if this works" lineup. I definitely don't anticipate seeing it outside of interleague play. I think it's interesting that Hall's hitting 9th against a left handed pitcher now, which probably says something about Macha's confidence in him at this point (although he did have a couple nice ABs last night). Kendall's at least been swinging a hot bat lately, so maybe they luck into some success tonight.

[afeter]

That is an interesting lineup interesting was the nicest thing I could think about that lineup.

Honestly, why be nice about it. This lineup is a joke. Why can't cameron or hart hit lead off. If there are two guys playing today that I do not want to get an extra AB its 1-2.

[crewcrazy]

Kendall's hitting .333 so far in June with an OBP of .435. Not trying to say it's a great decision, but that might be what Macha's thinking. We'll see where it leads the Brewers tonight, and I certainly hope it's not a permanent thing. If anything, this might be more a result of McGehee being unable to play tonight.

[sargennm]

Kendall's hitting .333 so far in June with an OBP of .435. Not trying to say it's a great decision, but that might be what Macha's thinking. We'll see where it leads the Brewers tonight, and I certainly hope it's not a permanent thing. If anything, this might be more a result of McGehee being unable to play tonight.

Exactly. Macha mentioned he might try Kendall at the leadoff v. LHP with Rickie gone. This just gives him a chance to see how it works. There's no excuse for this team not to rough up Huff tonight. It's not like he's testing this against Johan Santana.

[bucks2281]

Even if the Brewers win tonight, I still won't feel good about them. I'm certainly happy that we've scored 21 runs in the past two games, but the SP has sucked.

 

BTW, I'm not a fan of tonight's lineup. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif I'm almost hoping it doesn't work so Macha doesn't even think about trying it again.

[TauPentaRei]

Even if the Brewers win tonight, I still won't feel good about them...

Me no understandy this.

 

 

Pitch Jeffrey Scot. Pitch like another cameo on Young and the Restless is riding on it!

 

If the Brewers win, but Suppan only pitches 2 innings, I still won't feel good about them... now that I understand.

 

Please be pitching in an inning that has a 7 in it tonight, please. The children beg of you. Pitch to contact* the Mike Maddux way for the children!

 

*that is his only way.

[crewcrazy]

The start time is being delayed by about 30 minutes as they pull the tarp off the field, for those unable to watch. Hopefully they'll be able to get this game in on one shot with no further delays.

[TSack27]

If the game resumes, DirecTV appears to have it on RSNa #657 tonight

[Marc Newfield of Dreams]

Strange that both FSN and WMLW are showing the game. At least that was the case earlier.

[pretendastronaut]

Strange that both FSN and WMLW are showing the game. At least that was the case earlier.

 

I noticed last night my cable guide had it listed on both as well. But they did say WMLW on the broadcast last night.

[phxMILWfan]

I like what Counsell and Kendall bring to the lineup. I don't know if I'd have Kendall leading off but I like those 2 batting back to back. It's a very small sample size but like it was pointed out, they are getting on base. They don't have to hit it far just get on in front of Braun and Fielder.

[phxMILWfan]

I realize this means very little but the Indians announcers sound very suprised Kendall hasn't led off at all yet this year.

[badgerfletch]

I think we're seeing why the Indians are giving up so many runs. Jhonny just gifted one there.

[valpocrewsader]

Brewers have scored at least a run in 12 of the 20 innings so far this series.

[crewcrazy]

Looks like J.J.'s definitely heating up if he's hitting opposite field homers to right center. Nice to get a couple runs early with Suppan on the mound, and hopefully he can keep the ball low.

[ELCABALLO45]

Hardy crushed that ball. Good to see. Get hot JJ!

[ELCABALLO45]

Corey! Nice to have you back buddy! Great at bat.

[valpocrewsader]

Brewers have scored at least a run in 12 of the 20 innings so far this series.

13 of 21 http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[crewcrazy]

I'm liking the whole "scoring in every inning" thing. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif Hopefully they don't let up with the lead increasing and Suppan pitching well.

[Brewtacular]

It appears Bill Hall is one at bat away from .199.

[jeffy]

...and with that Bill Hall attains the Mendoza line

[crewcrazy]

It's so quiet in Cleveland that you could hear how unhappy Gamel was with the result of his last at-bat...it sounded like he said something that rhymes with "truck". http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

 

I've been pretty impressed with Suppan so far. Hopefully he keeps it up.