2011-09-11 Phillies (Worley) at Brewers (Gallardo) - [Brewers win, 3-2]

[owbc]

These are some huge, huge hits. If the result holds, they might go down as some of the biggest of the year.

[cnycerveceros]

I complain every time it's bad, so thanks for making it fun right now, Crew!

[Oldcity]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgweecdyN61qzcy2po1_400.jpg

[Oldcity]

Please don't let bad K-Rod show up today.

[trwi7]

Nice at bat Fielder. Looked like a left handed Betancourt there.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Nice at bat Fielder. Looked like a left handed Betancourt there.

Nah, he'd have popped out first pitch swinging on an eye-high slider

[Oldcity]

Bad feeling here. My dislike for K-Rod is probably unwarranted though...

[Oldcity]

Another reason to dislike Roenicke: he won't bring in Axford to face Howard if Pence walks here.

[owbc]

Another reason to dislike Roenicke: he won't bring in Axford to face Howard if Pence walks here.

Is there some matchup advantage or are you just saying that because K-Rod gave up a few baserunners?

[RockCoCougars]

Axford should be in right now. By the way, Hunter Pence is officially on the all-time Brewer Killer team.

[Schlitz001]

K-Rod, you are the good.

[bensheeps]

Bad feeling here. My dislike for K-Rod is probably unwarranted though...

Never a doubt. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[ReverendBrewmeister]

Not the easiest inning, but K-Rod got the job done again. Need some insurance runs.

[nate82]

I prefer Krod over Axford against Howard because of Krod's change up.

Also why does Green's picture look like The Show's randomly generated rookie picture when they are showing the players due up?

[AdvantageSchneider]

Uek's talking like this is a must win. Brewers really need to put this thing away next week. I don't think Uek can take it.

[Oldcity]

Another reason to dislike Roenicke: he won't bring in Axford to face Howard if Pence walks here.

Is there some matchup advantage or are you just saying that because K-Rod gave up a few baserunners?

I just have more confidence in Axford. It was the biggest AB of the game--they should have their best pitcher in the game. Teams use their closers in the 8th all the time to get an extra out or two. Macha used Axford multiple innings regularly last year, but Roenicke refuses to do it.

[razzzorsharp]

Casey should have K'd looking again.

[1992casey]

Why was Weeks taken out?...

I see that your question wasn't answered. It was planned beforehand that Rickie would only play part of the game and that McGehee would take his spot in the lineup.

[owbc]

I just have more confidence in Axford. It was the biggest AB of the game--they should have their best pitcher in the game. Teams use their closers in the 8th all the time to get an extra out or two. Macha used Axford multiple innings regularly last year, but Roenicke refuses to do it.

While I agree that it is at least a debatable topic, the difference between K-Rod and Axford is marginal. I can't blame Roenicke for using one over the other.

 

But I can blame him for just trying a hit and run with Betancourt!

[razzzorsharp]

Straight steal here with CC. He can gritty his way to 2nd, I can feel it!

[wOOgiE22]

Let's go AX!!!!

[Oldcity]

Golden sombrero Ibanez

[Oldcity]

I have had just about enough of Pete Orr.

[razzzorsharp]

Keep it low and away here.

[trwi7]

Groan injuries are the worst.