2011-07-29 Astros (Lyles) at Brewers (Wolf) - [Brewers win, 4-0]

[ninja33]

For what reason is Wolf out there?

Because he was pitching pretty well and the bullpen is stretched a little thin. Well, at least the most reliable arms (KRod and Ax) are...if the two of them are unavailable, getting three innings from the bullpen could be an adventure.

nice game randy

[markedman5]

Wolf is one of the few guys that can throw 7 shutout innings and still leave me shaking my head......lol

 

 

Ok lets get a few more runs

[pebadger]

Well, part of the reason the Phillies can stock their system is because they can buy players they want at the ML level and not feel the need to have to hang on to every above average prospect they have or push guys to the ML club too early. When you must hang on to and develop your own guys to actually build a team your options are much more limited.

[endaround]

For what reason is Wolf out there?

Because he was pitching pretty well and the bullpen is stretched a little thin. Well, at least the most reliable arms (KRod and Ax) are...if the two of them are unavailable, getting three innings from the bullpen could be an adventure.

nice game randy

His control was gone, he wasn't pitching well, was over 105 pitches and Loe/Estrada/Dillard can cover 1 inning.

[chadomac]

Is there a reason some people think K-Rod will finish this game rather than Axford? I feel like they've both been consistent and Axford is younger, therefore if one of the two can go a 4th day in a row it's Axford. Just curious what others think about that.

[markedman5]

Saito throwing but KROD and Ax both stretching...........Would they stretch if they were defintely unavailable?

[Vgmastr]

It'd be really nice to score a few runs here so we can just put Estrada out there for the final two innings.

[chadomac]

I'd feel pretty comfortable with pretty much anyone but Dillard tonight. I guess if it was me calling the shots I'd have Saito or Hawkins finish it.

[markedman5]

Ax sure looked fine yesterday.

 

Is KROD known as a rubber arm guy?

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

I know it's wrong, but I'm still intrigued with Counsell there with the bases juiced.

[Oldcity]

Why not Hawkins next inning Saito to close? Hopefully they score here.

[chadomac]

awesome. Hart needed some hitting with RISP.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Yes! Mop up time!

[chadomac]

4 runs feels so so much better than 2 runs.

[pebadger]

That is atrocious defense. How 'bout moving your feet? Helps the Crew, but gotta call that what it is.

[owbc]

Nice job Hart, now we have some breathing room for a change.

[jjgott]

Man I know we had our struggles in 02 but the Astros are terrible. YAY Corey!

[markedman5]

Astros just split with the Cards on the road.

 

They are bad but any team is dangerous

[Thundercat32]

rofl, i can only get the astros feed. so on the braun check swing they show the 3rd baseline view of the check swing and go to break.

[owbc]

Even old Felipe is way faster than Betancourt. He might not be Beltran or Hunter Pence, but I guess he will do.

[owbc]

El Caballo is a natural first baseman. They should have moved him a long time ago.

[Oldcity]

Man are these some bad teams the Brewers are playing. This is nice.

[wOOgiE22]

the fireworks person has an itchy finger lol

[pebadger]

that's three normal plays of range for Yuni

[JET15]

That's all, Folks