2009-08-19 Brewers (Gallardo) at Pittsburgh (Maholm) : 6:05 PM CT [Brewers lose, 3-1]

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[pretendastronaut]

Thanks to hawing for always covering the IGTs while I'm out of town.

 

Here's the lineup per TH:

 

It's pouring right now, which is par for the course. We never come here that it doesn't rain at least one day.

 

Brewers' lineup:

 

2B Felipe Lopez

CF Mike Cameron

LF Ryan Braun

1B Prince Fielder

3B Casey McGehee

C Mike Rivera

RF Jason Bourgeois

RHP Yovani Gallardo

SS Alcides Escobar

[Invader3K]

I like the lineup. Now win a game and don't get swept. You're playing the Pirates, darn it.

[hawing]

Welcome back, pretendastronaut! I did what I could and brought home a .500 record during your absence.

 

There was a time when we might have called this a Sunday or JV lineup, but tonight it doesn't look half bad. Or at least no less promising than any other recent lineup.

Come on, Brewers. Save face.

[BrewCrewForever]

I like the lineup. Now win a game and don't get swept. You're playing the Pirates, darn it.

No kidding!

 

Maybe they win this and sweep the Nats. Then I would say we are back in it. But of course, I'm not holding my breath.

[ilovebeer]

lets hope Yo has a low pitch count.

[BrewCrewForever]

lets hope Yo has a low pitch count.

Yeah, 7 strong would be great tonight.

[ilovebeer]

come on Yo, pitch coun to high(22)

[Postseason2006]

Cameron should be hitting in the 6th spot. His best numbers are here. Again, you can not hit and run with a guy that strikes out that much. This is another reason he does not belong in the 2 spot. ABC - Anybody But Cameron.

[BrewCrewForever]

Tight strike zone tonight, jeez.

[markedman5]

This Brewer staff can make any team look like the 1927 Yankees...................

[trwi7]

Gallardo isn't fun to watch anymore. High pitch counts, high walk totals. Bleh.

[logan82]

I really hope this isn't another start where Gallardo only gives up 2 runs over 7 innings and still takes a loss.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

It's getting close to time to shut down Yovani for the year. I'd hate to see him out there throwing 100+ pitches in September.

[BrewCrewForever]

Throwing WAY to many balls tonight. Just can't find the zone. He might be lucky to go 5 tonight.

[pebadger]

When the 2 runs come on yet another homer this series by Cedeno(!), you have to start wondering if the franchise is already starting to repay the obligation incurred in last season's deal with the devil.

[Mr QL]

This team makes me sad.

[Vgmastr]

Right now we're looking at pick #14 in next June's draft, I'm thinking we can make it into the top 10 by the end of the season. Hey, gotta make this last month interesting somehow.

[bucks2281]

This really makes me appreciate last season much more. I think 75-87 sounds about right.

[trwi7]

It's getting close to time to shut down Yovani for the year. I'd hate to see him out there throwing 100+ pitches in September.

Totally agree. If we're not in the playoff race, I want us to protect our young arms. Call up guys like Ginter and Wright and let them finish the year. We'll have plenty of roster spots in a couple weeks.

 

 

Vgmastr wrote:

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Right now we're looking at pick #14 in next June's draft, I'm thinking we can make it into the top 10 by the end of the season. Hey, gotta make this last month interesting somehow.

We can definitely get higher than that. We're five games out of picking #8 and 7.5 out of picking #6. We also have a brutal schedule in September and October.

[Schlitz001]

Great sliding catch from our French right fielder.

[Funketown]

Seriously, is Macha trying to break Gallardo? This is getting ridiculous. Are you watching this Melvin?

[trwi7]

Another 110+ pitch outing for Gallardo. It's like they don't know he's only 23 years old and coming off a season where he pitched 30 innings.

[Invader3K]

I have no idea what the hell Macha is trying to accomplish at this point.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Macha has lost this team...and me too.