2009-06-30 Mets (Santana) at Milwaukee (Burns) : 7:05 PM CT [Brewers win, 6-3]

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[pretendastronaut]

Tonight's picture of Santana comes from his Shea debut, which the Brewers spoiled 5-3.

 

Lineups per TH:

 

Brewers

RF Corey Hart

SS J.J. Hardy

LF Ryan Braun

1B Prince Fielder

2B Casey McGehee

CF Mike Cameron

C Jason Kendall

3B Bill Hall

RHP Mike Burns

 

Mets

SS Alex Cora

2B Fernando Tatis

3B David Wright

LF Gary Sheffield

RF Ryan Church

1B Nick Evans

CF Fernando Martinez

C Omir Santos

LHP Johan Santana

[Oldcity]

I believe a win tonight would be the very definition of "stealing one."

[Schlitz001]

Jason Kendall has the most career at bats versus Santana (23) and is OPSing .212 against him. It's going to be a tough game to win, so hopefully Burns can go 5-6 solid innings.

[dlk9s]

God bless Mike Burns, but man, this is one of the most lopsided pitching matchups of all time.

 

But hey, hopefully the nerves are gone and Burns regains his normal command of the strike zone. He didn't pitch too badly last time out - just had a problem with some walks.

[crewcrazy]

Normally I wouldn't feel good about a game against Santana, but the Mets' depleted lineup definitely lifts my spirits. Hopefully the Brewers can pull out something like a 4-3 win, making Santana throw a ton of pitches and forcing him to leave after 7 before pouncing on the bullpen.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Bill Hall FTW? Eh, maybe not.

[owbc]

I know it's Johan, but he's had a few hiccups this year and we have historically been able to score runs off him. Hopefully we can hit a few bombs and extend our 1st place lead.

[razzzorsharp]

 

Burns vs. Santana...

 

Excellent

[razzzorsharp]

Burns is not keeping the ball down at the start of the game.

[valpocrewsader]

2-0 Mets thanks to a BP fastball to Wright. I was NOT saying Boo-urns.

[bklynbrewcrew]

Hey Doug I think its time to acquire a real major league caliber starter.

[markedman5]

Nice start Burns.

 

He is doing a great imitation of Suppan. Nibble at the corners.....get behind in the count and then give up hits.

[jvrocksaz]

Burns = AAAA

[razzzorsharp]

Oh My God, Burns gave up a HR to an all-star, he must be horrible!

[phxMILWfan]

It's half an inning, relax everyone.

[BrewCrewRising]

Burns's 61 MLB innings pitch do not inspire confidence. If Yo gave up 2 runs in the first inning, you could find easy optimism, but Burns? Prove me wrong Mike!

[trwi7]

That fan should've touched it. Prince would've gotten 2nd base instead of a single.

[jvrocksaz]

Oh My God, Burns gave up a HR to an all-star, he must be horrible!

i didn't say he was horrible... he is what he is... AAAA

 

Just my honest opinion of him! I hope he does well because we don't have much else!

[jvrocksaz]

It's half an inning, relax everyone.

Problem is that you immediately dig a 2-0 hole against Santana... Not a good recipe for victory!

[phxMILWfan]

It's half an inning, relax everyone.

Problem is that you immediately dig a 2-0 hole against Santana... Not a good recipe for victory!

 

Of course it's not. It wouldn't be against anyone. It was mentioned earlier that this may be on of the most lopsided pitching matchups ever. It's just too early get down on the team though.

[phxMILWfan]

Dave Bush took off the beard? Devestating.

 

Wow J.J. heck of a throw!

[jvrocksaz]

It's half an inning, relax everyone.

Problem is that you immediately dig a 2-0 hole against Santana... Not a good recipe for victory!

 

Of course it's not. It wouldn't be against anyone. It was mentioned earlier that this may be on of the most lopsided pitching matchups ever. It's just too early get down on the team though.

I have learned never to get down on this team! We just need to squeeze a run across soon!

[brewcrew7]

Oh My God, Burns gave up a HR to an all-star, he must be horrible!

i didn't say he was horrible... he is what he is... AAAA

 

Just my honest opinion of him! I hope he does well because we don't have much else!

 

I was asking my same question about the comments. The early posts were saying how lopsided the pitching matchup was but then are surprised when one of the best hitters in the game hits a home run. He is a 5th starter in the league and happens to be matched up against a stud. Santana has been hittable at times. Some just make comments sometimes like the brewers should never be down in a game.

[dlk9s]

I missed the 2nd inning, but from what I've seen in the 1st and 3rd, I love the approach by the hitters tonight. Swing early if you get a fastball. Screw pitch counts - just don't let Santana throw HIS pitches.