2012-08-10 Brewers (Rogers) at Astros (Norris), 7:05 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 4-3; Astros' first walkoff win of 2012]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 10 | 7:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (51-59) | Astros (36-77)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/astros.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/rogers-02.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/astros/norris-04.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-1, 5.91 ERA, 1.41 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Astros | Game Log[/h3][h3]Rogers went backwards after his first start this season, giving up five runs on seven hits in just five innings on Saturday against St. Louis. Six of the 13 hits he's allowed in two games have gone for extra bases.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]5-9, 5.07 ERA, 1.43 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Norris' ERA is hovering above five after sitting at 3.14 through nine starts. He pitched well for most of his past start, but he gave up three runs in the sixth and took the loss, his eighth in a row. He hasn't won since May 21.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. CF Carlos Gomez
   
2. RF Nyjer Morgan
   
3. LF Ryan Braun
   
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
   
5. 1B Corey Hart
   
6. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
7. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
8. SS Jean Segura
   
9. P Mark Rogers

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1. 2B Jose Altuve
   
2. SS Marwin Gonzalez
   
3. 3B Brett Wallace
   
4. RF Steve Pearce
   
5. 1B Scott Moore
   
6. CF Brian Bogusevic
   
7. LF Fernando Martinez
   
8. C Carlos Corporan
   
9. RHP Bud Norris

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[endaround]

We signed Manny? God miss a few days...

[pretendastronaut]

Hahaha, I copy/pasted that from the jsonline.com and totally didn't notice that.

[TooLiveBrew]

That fastball from Rogers to end the 3rd inning was pure filth. This guy has a top of the rotation arm, no doubt about it. I don't mean I'm guaranteeing that's where he'll wind up, but dang -- dat arm!

[adambr2]

So sick of RR's ultra-predictable bunts.

[yfinn6]

Another awesome squeeze call from RR.

[The stache]

Nice job, Roenicke. Everybody in the ballpark, and the announcers, knew that squeeze was coming.

 

"When you do it all the time, you lose any element of surprise you might have".

 

No kidding. Way to blow a chance at a run.

[trwi7]

It would be great if the players started intentionally botching squeeze plays in the hopes that Roenicke stops calling them.

[rluzinski]

Another awesome squeeze call from RR.

 

Don't worry. They'll say that wasn't a squeeze atempt and the Brewers are really 12-12 on attempts. In reality, RR should be managing a high school.

[adambr2]

Melvin and Mark A need to rein that crap in. He is out of control.

[yfinn6]

Another awesome squeeze call from RR.

 

Don't worry. They'll say that wasn't a squeeze atempt and the Brewers are really 12-12 on attempts. In reality, RR should be managing a high school.

 

In all honesty it's on Segura to not get a bunt down, but it should start being on RR for not letting his players play and do their job. This constant bunting garbage makes it seem as though he has no faith for his guys to get the job done. Not to mention, he manages himself out of the possibility of a big inning by all these bunts.

 

I swear - runner on 3rd less than two outs with anyone but the 2-6 hitters and it's almost guaranteed to be a squeeze. We get it, RR, and it's not cute anymore.

[tommyboy42609]

The best part is that Astros even pitched out on the 0-1 pitch expecting the squeeze. RR probably saw that and decided to 'outsmart' the opposing manager and squeeze 2 pitchers later. I wish I could put that in blue.

[TooLiveBrew]

Your first baseman bunting to break up a no-hitter? Come on.

[yfinn6]

Your first baseman bunting to break up a no-hitter? Come on.

 

Yeah - I let out a few expletives over here. Wouldn't surprised to see that guy saying hello to an inside heater sometime in this series.

 

Now it's a moot point because of the next batter.

[rluzinski]

Another awesome squeeze call from RR.

 

Don't worry. They'll say that wasn't a squeeze atempt and the Brewers are really 12-12 on attempts. In reality, RR should be managing a high school.

 

In all honesty it's on Segura to not get a bunt down, but it should start being on RR for not letting his players play and do their job. This constant bunting gaqrbage makes it seem as though he has no faith for hwis guys to get the job done. Not to mention, he manages himself out of the possibility of a big inning by all these bunts.

 

I swear - runner on 3rd less than two outs with anyone but the 2-6 hitters and it's almost guaranteed to be a squeeze. We get it, RR, and it's not cute anymore.

 

Expecting a successful bunt evert time is part of RR's delusion.

[yfinn6]

Touche.

[TooLiveBrew]

Your first baseman bunting to break up a no-hitter? Come on.

 

Yeah - I let out a few expletives over here. Wouldn't surprised to see that guy saying hello to an inside heater sometime in this series.

 

Now it's a moot point because of the next batter.

And I'm actually, strangely, happy that that happened. I get that it was a 2-0 game & all, but come on.

[DHonks]

Bunting should have a 75% chance of working, unless you're from the Carlos Gomez school of popping up bunts. Getting a hit--even with a Hall of Famer--only has a 30% chance of working

[yfinn6]

The Brewers didn't need a hit in that situation with Segura. A number of scenarios would have worked.

 

If you're referring to the Astro bunting for a hit - I think just the fact that he WAS bunting for a hit is the point. BUT, it was in the 5th inning, too. Not like the 8th or 9th. It worked out for the Astros so, good play. I just don't like it.

[trwi7]

What's the big deal with the bunt? They were only down two so getting a runner on base makes sense and it may be their first baseman, but it's a first baseman with an OPS under .700. It's not like it's Prince Fielder bunting for a hit.

[jjgott]

Woooow. Way to blow that last heater by him Mark!

[yfinn6]

I just didn't like it - just my opinion - no big deal now.

[jjgott]

Double Double Double for Weeks. Nice!

[jjgott]

and congrats to Segura on his first RBI, nice approach going oppo

[SenatorShriv]

Wow sending Rogers out to hit right now says a lot about the condition of the bullpen.