2010-07-06 Giants (Bumgarner) at Brewers (Wolf), 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 6-1]

[pretendastronaut]

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42-40

37-46

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Madison Bumgarner

0-2 | 4.50

Brewers vs. Bumgarner
Bumgarner Game Log

Randy Wolf

6-7 | 4.70

Giants vs. Wolf
Wolf Game Log

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1. Torres RF
   
2. Sanchez 2B
   
3. Posey C
   
4. Burrell LF
   
5. Sandoval 3B
   
6. Renteria SS
   
7. Rowand CF
   
8. Ishikawa 1B
   
9. Bumgarner P
   

1. Weeks 2B
   
2. Hart RF
   
3. Fielder 1B
   
4. Braun LF
   
5. McGehee 3B
   
6. Counsell SS
   
7. Gomez CF
   
8. Kottaras C
   
9. Wolf P
   

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MLB GameDay 2010 | ESPN GameCast
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Giants Virtual Forum

[pretendastronaut]

This isn't game related, and nobody probably cares, but something I've noticed this year doing the IGTs, is that for whatever reason, the AP seems to take the same photo of Randy Wolf every single start. I tend to use photos from each pitcher's previous start, which works fine for everyone except Wolf for some reason. This is pretty much the photo the AP does for Wolf every start;

 

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[crewcrazy]

A chance to see Madison Bumgarner up close and personal...he's been a name a lot of people seem to want in any possible Prince Fielder trade. It'll be interesting to see what his velocity looks like. Coming out of the draft he was throwing low-to-mid 90's, and this year his fastball is averaging 90.3 in his first two starts. He is just 20 (turns 21 on August 1), though, so I suppose there's plenty of time for him to regain that velocity.

[Invader3K]

I'll be at the game, sitting in section 119 with my dad. I'm looking forward to seeing Bumgarner after all his hype, but hope the Brewers can pull one out.

[hawing]

Randy: Remember that tweak of your mechanics that had you pitching so well last time out? Don't forget to do it again. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[derflotr]

A Corey Hart HR or two off of Bumgarner would be nice all-around.

[stalton]

A Corey Hart HR or two off of Bumgarner would be nice all-around.

Ask and ye shall ALMOST receive

[brucrustu]

Almost got your wish right there.

[jjkoestler]

BA is so horrible at judging fly balls.

[jjkoestler]

Why the hype for Bumgarner? I've only watched him a few times, but his stuff doesn't seem dominant.

 

Is he deceptive? Location?

[crewcrazy]

Why the hype for Bumgarner? I've only watched him a few times, but his stuff doesn't seem dominant.

 

Is he deceptive? Location?

His stuff was a lot better up until about a year ago. Suddenly, he's struggling to get his fastball up there much quicker than 90 MPH consistently and his K numbers have fallen off after an incredible start to his pro career:

 

2008 (A) - 15-3, 1.46 ERA, 10.42 K/9, 1.33 BB/9 (24 games)

2009 (A+) - 3-1, 1.48 ERA, 8.51 K/9, 1.48 BB/9 (5 games)

2009 (AA) - 9-1, 1.93 ERA, 5.80 K/9, 2.52 BB/9 (20 games)

2010 (AAA) - 7-1, 3.16 ERA, 6.4 K/9, 2.68 BB/9 (14 games)

 

Results have still been good, but the K numbers are almost Dave Bush like now.

[jjkoestler]

Thanks, Crewcrazy.

 

Is the drop in velocity being attributed to mechanics?

[jjkoestler]

Braun needs a few days off.

[sauveb]

It looks like Braun needs his dad to come to Milwaukee and slap him upside the head and tell him to quit pouting and suck it up.

[stalton]

Braun needs a few days off.

but who would bench an All-Star Starter?

[jjkoestler]

Woof is pitching a hell of a game.

[sauveb]

When this offense goes into one of their funks, it sure can be hard to watch.

[jjkoestler]

Loading up the bases for the panda?!?

[thablingster]

This defense is atrocious. Simply atrocious. Fundamentals of baseball DVD for everyone, lol.

[theavrock]

wow. good lord this team.

[jjkoestler]

Come on CC. I was ready to eat my words.

[crewcrazy]

I'm confused -- I thought starting Counsell would solve all of this team's defensive problems?

[carniesandrubes]

Wow. It's just contagious now.

[derflotr]

How many opponents' runs can we pin on our SS in the last few games? Holy moly.

[danzig6767]

Weeks manages to drop more line drives or throws that hit him in the glove than any other player i can think of.