2011-10-05 Brewers (Wolf) at Diamondbacks (Saunders) - [Brewers lose, 10-6; NLDS Tied 2-2]

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Randy Wolf

Wolf does not garner nearly the buzz of the Brewers' top three starters, but he led the team in innings this season. He also has postseason seasoning -- two starts for the Dodgers in 2009.

Diamondbacks vs. Wolf
Wolf Game Log

Joe Saunders

Saunders suffered a bruised left hand when he was jammed with a batting-practice pitch prior to the season finale. The left-hander faced the Brewers on July 20 at Chase Field and did not get a decision after allowing two runs over seven innings.

Brewers vs. Saunders
Saunders Game Log

Starting Lineups

1. 
   
2. RF Corey Hart
   
3. 3B Jerry Hairston Jr.
   
4. LF Ryan Braun
   
5. 1B Prince Fielder
   
6. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
7. SS Yuniesky Betancourt
   
8. CF Carlos Gomez
   
9. C George Kottaras
   
10. LHP Randy Wolf
    

1. 
   
2. SS Willie Bloomquist
   
3. 2B Aaron Hill
   
4. RF Justin Upton
   
5. C Miguel Montero
   
6. 1B Paul Goldschmidt
   
7. 3B Ryan Roberts
   
8. CF Chris Young
   
9. LF Gerardo Parra
   
10. LHP Joe Saunders
    

Media Coverage

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Brewerfan Game Chat

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[Yeti73]

Is tonight the night we see the likes of Gomez and Casey? If not tonight, probably not at all this series...

 

I don't feel good about this one and really hope our bats break out in a big way

[sargennm]

This lineup has me nervous. I hope Gomez Or Yuni can come up with some timely hits tonight. Or yikes.

 

Randy, if it was ever a time to earn that FA contract, now's it.

[hawing]

Is tonight the night we see the likes of Gomez and Casey?

Yes and no, it appears. This is also the first start for Wolfotarras since Randy first publicly used the term at last Thursday's rally.

 

Dear Brewers:

 

Just because you have multiple chances to win this series doesn't mean you have to utilize all of them. 1-0 for Wednesday. Have fun, and good luck.

 

Best wishes,

 

hawing

[razzzorsharp]

Go Cards and more importantly, go Brewers.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Brewers take it tonight. Book it. I got a good feeling.

[owbc]

Most important Brewers game of my 25 year lifetime. No pressure at all.

[topper09er]

[brewmann04]

Good luck to the Brew Crew and hope they end this tonight in the Desert.Lets hope we get a great effort by the Wolfman and production from the whole batting order tonight. GO CREW

[Oldcity]

I'm already nervous. I can't imagine how much worse I'd be for Game 5. Saunders is not good. Worst strikeout rate of any qualified starter in the NL. Braun should crush him.

 

I suppose it's too greedy to ask for a blowout game for the sake of my mental well-being.

[thablingster]

Alright, Wolfotarras. Hopefully the bromance brings home the victory tonight. If I had to choose between Hairston in CF with McGehee at 3B and Gomez in CF with Hairston at 3B I'd choose tonight's lineup, and it isn't even close.

 

Get on the board early and do not let up. End this tonight.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Hey folks...last minute changes today...woke up and decided to come to the game. Thank you stubhub & southwest airlines (not to mention a very understanding Mrs. SoCal). Have fun in the chat room! Go Brewers!!!

 

I've also swapped out of the Yount jersey into the T Plush jersey. I had the Yount on in SF and we lost, so I'm trying out the T Plush. Hope it works!

 

Enjoy the game...and hopefully a great postgame celebration!!!

[topper09er]

Cards up 5-2 in the 6th.

[bucks2281]

28 of the 30 MLB teams have played in a League Championship Series since 1982. The Nationals/Expos more than likely would have played in the 1994 NLCS. Let's end our dubious distinction tonight.

 

Let's go Crew.

[moofnelson]

I have a good feeling about tonight, and I've never had a good feeling about any game. Ever!

[ninja33]

I do not have a good feeling about Wolf tonight. I think he gives up 4 or 5 runs. Fortunately, I have a very good feeling about the Brewers against Saunders. I think the bats come through and win a slugfest. let's do it.

[umphrey]

I just don't see us scoring a bunch of runs today. The lineup looks weak against a lefty. Gomez - I expect he'll take 1-2 ABs to settle down like Nyjer Morgan. I think Wolf has a halfway decent chance of doing well, 6-7 innings and 1-2 runs, if he's got it today.

[Schlitz001]

I'm not too nervous, just because we have 2 chances to win 1 game, but it sure would be nice to win and have Yo ready to go against the #2 of the Phillies/Cards to start the NLCS.

 

Braun seems to like Saunders. Can he go deep again against him tonight?

[fondybrewfan]

Morgan has done next to nothing in the playoffs thus far; I think Gomez will be fine.

 

I am trying to convince myself that I am confident but I just can't do it after last nights debacle. If Wolf can go 6 with 4 or less runs I am guessing we win; just please don't fall behind by a couple runs early again

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

20 min to gametime and this place is half full and quiet. Just not the buzz you get at other parks.

 

Boys looked loose during BP...Rickie showing why Prince put him in the derby. Gave Nyjer the T and Beast Mode...got a smile out of him. Fun stuff!

[Glennron]

What are the chances Greinke could pitch an inning or so in relief if Wolf doesn't last too long?

[dlk9s]

Gave Nyjer the T and Beast Mode...got a smile out of him. Fun stuff!

You guys could be BFFs.

[ELCABALLO45]

It's time to send the Dimondbacks to the golf courses for the winter. Lets do this Brewers.

[WisconsinSportsRule]

Come on Wolfie and the bats. Let's try and make this as easy as possible.

[umphrey]

lol:

"A 97-year-old man who wanted to watch a Milwaukee Brewers game called 911 to report someone had stolen his remote control … The remote control was found after police responded, so the man was able to watch the Brewers game."

http://www.westallisnow.com/news/man-calls-911-after-missing-remote-to-watch-brewers-game-131067753.html