2012-06-02 Pirates (Bedard) at Brewers (Marcum), 6:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 5-1; Conrad off the schneid]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/pirates.png[/logo][game-info][h1]June 02 | 6:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Pirates (26-25) | Brewers (23-29)[/h2][h3]WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cerveceros.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/pirates/bedard-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/marcum-10.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]3-5, 3.12 ERA, 1.35 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Maybe what the Pirates' deference to the Brewers needs: A fresh face. Bedard has never faced Milwaukee. He rebounded from his two poorest starts of the season to blank the Cubs through six on Sunday.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]3-3, 3.63 ERA, 1.23 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Pirates | Game Log[/h3][h3]Marcum threw a career-high 119 pitches in a Memorial Day win over the Dodgers that marked his best start of the season. He'll look to avoid the sort of drop-off he endured soon after a 116-pitch outing last August.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. LF Jose Tabata
   
2. RF Garrett Jones
   
3. CF Andrew McCutchen
   
4. 3B Pedro Alvarez
   
5. 2B Neil Walker
   
6. 1B Matt Hague
   
7. SS Clint Barmes
   
8. C Michael McKenry
   
9. LHP Erik Bedard

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1. CF Carlos Gomez
2. LF Norichika Aoki
3. RF Corey Hart
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
5. 2B Rickie Weeks
6. SS Cody Ransom
7. 1B Brooks Conrad
8. C Martin Maldonado
9. RHP Shaun Marcum

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[pebadger]

I really dislike the exclusive national window for FOX. As a whole you have to think MLB is losing viewers rather than gaining them on a night where people's viewing options are Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Conference Finals, and Yanks/Tigers. I'd be watching the Brewers tonight. Now I won't be watching any baseball at all.

[TURBO]

Weeks in the 5 hole and Conrad instead of Green?

 

(Why is Conrad even on this roster?)

 

He never learns, he just doesn't get it.

 

Infuriating!!!!!

[Funketown]

I really dislike the exclusive national window for FOX. As a whole you have to think MLB is losing viewers rather than gaining them on a night where people's viewing options are Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Conference Finals, and Yanks/Tigers. I'd be watching the Brewers tonight. Now I won't be watching any baseball at all.

 

It's even sillier when they do it with night games. I was hoping they wouldn't black out night games during Fox broadcasts, but it doesn't look like that will be the case.

 

Oh well, the Brewers were going to be on screen #3 for most of the night anyways given the NHL finals and the Carolina game.

[torts]

one of the few times i get to watch the brewers here in pittsburgh and its blacked out. guess i'll have the Ueck on the laptop with the cup final on mute on TV tonight.

 

get well, Braun, please play tomorrow

[Invader3K]

Yeah, the game not being on TV tonight really sucks. He wife and I have literally nothing going on this evening so that would have given us something to do. Will probably be a Netflix night for us.

[phnxcrew]

I'm still baffled at how they managed to let the pirates score 8 runs. I didn't think that was possible. Anyways, throw some strikes, hit some balls, and get a W guys!

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

I really dislike the exclusive national window for FOX. As a whole you have to think MLB is losing viewers rather than gaining them on a night where people's viewing options are Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Conference Finals, and Yanks/Tigers. I'd be watching the Brewers tonight. Now I won't be watching any baseball at all.

This!

 

Dear Baseball...Since there are no Brewers, I won't be spending any time with you tonight...your loss. You too Fox. GO KINGS!!!

 

EDIT: Ok, I guess this thing is on MLB.TV...still not the same as the big TV in my own home, but I'm a Brewers addict so I'll probably have it on. Still mad at you baseball...although Ueck is really cracking me up with his Cerveceros accent.

[Vgmastr]

I just don't know why the Brewers didn't schedule this game for 3:10 like they did every other week FOX has primetime.

[phnxcrew]

Signing greinke should be the focus, but what does everybody think marcum would get? I was thinking something like 3/35 with an option. Does that seem realistic? He's consistent and great 3/4 starter (outside of the playoffs last year)

[sauveb]

Boy, this lineup looks weak. Probably means they will score 8 runs.

[sauveb]

Actually both lineups look pretty weak. 8-7 for a final.

[olliegjw]

Is it too early to pinch hit? (semi blue)

[sauveb]

Bases loaded, no outs, Brooks Conrad up to bat. Maybe I'm glad this game isn't on tv tonight.

[nate82]

Not perfect but I'll take the sac fly.

[phnxcrew]

wow i've never heard uecker get fooled that badly. That was a routine flyball and he thought it was at least a double, seemed like.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Still no hit, but at least it was a productive out.

[sauveb]

Conrad ties Morgan in the RBI race. And he's done it in a hundred fewer at bats.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Conrad ties Morgan in the RBI race. And he's done it in a hundred fewer at bats.

 

At least Morgan's was a HR, and at least he has hits too.

[phnxcrew]

you gotta give our guys credit. When they're on a bad streak, they're very dedicated to it. Counsell, brad nelson, now Conrad. Weeks trying to make mcgehee look better is very selfless as well.

[phnxcrew]

now that's a sign that weeks is turning it around. Way to go rickie!

[PrinceEatMeat]

There we go Conrad!

[jjgott]

Yeah Brooks! What a way to end the streak!

[sauveb]

Heyyyy, Brooks baby. You just broke your tie with Morgan and leapfrogged Maldonado in the RBI race. Congrats buddy.

[hawing]

I guess it makes sense that he (finally) went yard with the big club, since that seemed to be just about all he did for Nashville.