2012-06-15 Brewers (Gallardo) at Twins (Liriano), 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 5-3]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]June 15 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (28-35) | Twins (25-37)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/twins.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-13.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/twins/liriano-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]5-5, 4.21 ERA, 1.39 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Twins | Game Log[/h3][h3]Gallardo has won three of his past four starts, including a strong outing against the Padres on Sunday. Gallardo needed a lift after a strange previous start against the Cubs in which he struck out 10 but allowed five runs.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]1-7, 6.45 ERA, 1.68 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Liriano pitched well for five innings before it unraveled in a three-run sixth inning against the Cubs on Sunday. The left-hander ended up allowing four runs on four hits and three walks (one intentional) over 5 2/3 innings while striking out six.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. RF Norichika Aoki
   
2. CF Carlos Gomez
   
3. LF Ryan Braun
   
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
   
5. 1B Corey Hart
   
6. DH Rickie Weeks
   
7. SS Cody Ransom
   
8. C Martin Maldonado
   
9. 2B Edwin Maysonet

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1. CF Denard Span
   
2. RF Ben Revere
   
3. 1B Joe Mauer
   
4. LF Josh Willingham
   
5. DH Ryan Doumit
   
6. 3B Trevor Plouffe
   
7. SS Brian Dozier
   
8. C Drew Butera
   
9. 2B Jamey Carroll

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[ninja33]

i'm not even a huge fan of his....but for the love of god free taylor green. 4th straight game in an AL park and he's made 1 start.

 

RF Norichika Aoki

CF Carlos Gomez

LF Ryan Braun

3B Aramis Ramirez

1B Corey Hart

DH Rickie Weeks

SS Cody Ransom

C Martin Maldonado

2B Edwin Maysonet

 

RHP Yovani Gallardo

 

Nothing like a lineup with 3 guys OPSing under .600. I guess that ignores Ransom's time in Arizona. My point remains the same.

[logan82]

I don't have much of a problem with Gomez in the lineup over Green but there is no reason to put Gomez #2.

[Funketown]

Green's bat has too much pop to hit 9th. That must be why he isn't playing 2nd instead of Maysonet?

[logan82]

As depleted as our roster is, I would play the platoon advantage as much as possible except for Braun, Ramirez, Hart, Weeks and probably Aoki.

[Funketown]

Does anybody have Green's MiLB splits against LHP? Maysonet is pretty much a bad hitter against everybody so it wouldn't surprise me if Green L vs. L is a better offensive option than Maysonet R vs. L.

[TURBO]

Gomez should never be hitting in the top 7 spots, EVER!

 

No Taylor Green makes me think he must have had relations with RR's daughter. I can't think of any other reason he is doing nothing but riding the pine in games where we can have a DH...

 

Instead of getting Rickie a day off in the field, he needs to have a day or 2 off completely.

 

I just don't understand the way we do things.

[ninja33]

I don't have much of a problem with Gomez in the lineup over Green but there is no reason to put Gomez #2.

 

i was thinking more along the lines of maysonet being in there again instead of Green (although I agree about Gomez and the #2 spot). I get that Liriano's a LHP, so Green isn't getting the start (although that still doesn't explain yesterday)....but even if Taylor Green might not be able to hit LHP (we don't know this because he never gets a chance, 1-3 in his career), I'm pretty sure Maysonet can't hit any pitching. I just think it's a bit ridiculous that in 6 games with a DH, a solid prospect like Taylor Green can barely crack THIS infield. He's going to end up with 2 starts on this road trip, which just doesn't make any sense when the alternatives are what they are.

[logan82]

I would start Green every single day, but I don't know enough about him yet to make a strong argument for him. I think Maysonet is a better defender so even if Green can hit same handed pitching better it would have to be a to better to make up for the defense. The other games against RHP, he should have 100% started especially over Gomez. He should have played in the field with Braun, Ramirez and Hart all dinged up.

[TURBO]

Rock: Anybody that can walk out there is going to be in this line-up.

 

 

Except for Taylor Green...

[logan82]

Maybe Rock should be a pitching coach.

[AZBrewCrew]

I would have DH'd Kottaras over Weeks at this point

[Funketown]

I wonder if a hitter has ever finished the season with enough PA's to qualify for the batting title, <.170 average, and >.300 OBP. Gotta keep Weeks in the lineup or else we risk him not accomplishing this incredible feat.

[Raw Biz]

I really hate how high up the camera view is. You can't really get a good idea of where each pitch is height-wise. Glad we only play at MIN once a year.

[Raw Biz]

More stupid baseball decisions...

[AZBrewCrew]

I said it last night and I'll say it again. [sarcasm]awesome baserunning[/sarcasm]

[pebadger]

Liriano is in line for another 135 pitch, 6 walk no-hitter.

[ninja33]

I wonder if a hitter has ever finished the season with enough PA's to qualify for the batting title, <.170 average, and >.300 OBP. Gotta keep Weeks in the lineup or else we risk him not accomplishing this incredible feat.

 

adam dunn had to have been about 5 plate appearances away from that last year.

[burnzy24]

I'm trying to figure out what exactly Gomez does that impresses Roenicke so much.

[Raw Biz]

I'm trying to figure out what exactly Gomez does that impresses Roenicke so much.

 

He does play amazing defense and hits LHP better than Morgan, although that isn't saying much. Gomez is just frustrating because he has all sorts of talent and plays hard (sometimes too hard). I wish he could just find a way to harness his natural ability and improve his baseball IQ.

[dlk9s]

Just opened up the laptop to check the score. I'm shocked, just SHOCKED that we're getting no-hit.

[phnxcrew]

how on earth is this team still tied for 7th with runs scored in the NL? The 2002 Brewers lineup is starting to look good to me. Not sure if i mean that in blue or not.

[AZBrewCrew]

A no hitter would be fitting after getting swept by Nedley

[logan82]

I'm trying to figure out what exactly Gomez does that impresses Roenicke so much.

 

He does play amazing defense and hits LHP better than Morgan, although that isn't saying much. Gomez is just frustrating because he has all sorts of talent and plays hard (sometimes too hard). I wish he could just find a way to harness his natural ability and improve his baseball IQ.

That would be fantastic. He really does have amazing physical abilities. If he could hit at ll he would be a really valuable CF. At this point he is the small half of a platoon if the starter is either really bad on defense or can't hit RHP at all. He has shown nothing except speed to be at the top of the order though.

[AZBrewCrew]

Sigh