2013-05-20 Dodgers (Kershaw) at Brewers (Gallardo), 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 3-1]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/logos/dodgers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]May 20 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Dodgers (17-25) | Brewers (17-25)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/pitchers/dodgers/kershaw-02.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-08.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]4-2, 1.40 ERA, 0.87 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Coming off a 132-pitch marathon, Kershaw was given an extra day of rest before making his start against Milwaukee. Kershaw struck out 11 with one walk in 8 2/3 scoreless innings against Washington his last time out.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]3-3, 4.50 ERA, 1.46 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Dodgers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Gallardo allowed just three hits and two runs over six innings Wednesday, but two of his four walks came back to bite him in a loss to the Pirates. The right-hander struck out five on the night. Overall it was a nice showing amid an up-and-down year.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

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1. RF Norichika Aoki
   
2. SS Jean Segura
   
3. LF Ryan Braun
   
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
   
5. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
6. CF Carlos Gomez
   
7. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
8. 1B Yuniesky Betancourt
   
9. P Yovani Gallardo

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[PrinceEatMeat]

I think Bianchi needs to learn to play 1B, so he can play over Yuni and Gonzalez there. He clearly won't continue to get playing time over Weeks. Against the LHP Kershaw, who Weeks has good numbers against, I don't really have an issue with him starting.

[AZBrewCrew]

I think at this point Jeff should get the opportunity to start until he proves he doesnt deserve to get the starting nod. Weeks may have good career numbers against Kershaw, but who else has he historically had "good numbers" against.

[panthernick]

I think at this point Jeff should get the opportunity to start until he proves he doesnt deserve to get the starting nod. Weeks may have good career numbers against Kershaw, but who else has he historically had "good numbers" against.

 

Couldn't agree more. More brilliant moves from Ron Yost.

[jjkoestler]

Great start for Yo. Should be a fun game to watch.

[rluzinski]

I think at this point Jeff should get the opportunity to start until he proves he doesnt deserve to get the starting nod.

 

Couldn't agree more. More brilliant moves from Ron Yost.

 

That is completely bass ackwards. What has Bianchi done in his illustrious career to prove he DOES deserve to start?

[Warning Track Power]

1-0 Dodgers....Game over. (semi-blue)

 

Kershaw is just amazing! Best pitcher I have ever seen.

[PrinceEatMeat]

I think at this point Jeff should get the opportunity to start until he proves he doesnt deserve to get the starting nod.

 

Couldn't agree more. More brilliant moves from Ron Yost.

 

That is completely bass ackwards. What has Bianchi done in his illustrious career to prove he DOES deserve to start?

 

Exactly. Rickie struggled the first 2 months last year also, and then was himself the rest of the way. Benching him permanently for Bianchi won't help long term. Rickie needs to be set up to succeed when possible to get back on track, and starting against guys he's been good against is a way to do that. If he continues to struggle, and progressively gets worse, even in good matchups, then he'll be on the bench a lot more. Bianchi isn't gonna be the savior. He's definitely going to be a great utility IF, and bench bat, but he can't be counted on to be a starting 2B at this point.

[PrinceEatMeat]

So how many runs can Yo afford to allow against Kershaw? Hopefully he can keep it at 1 here.

[jjkoestler]

Nice job pitching out of trouble. I don't think the Brewers can afford to give up more than 2 runs.

 

Anyone know Weeks' numbers against Kershaw?

[gypcasino]

I already had to turn the sound down. I'll be watching this on mute from here on out.

[two_three_the_count]

11 PA 1.323 OPS

[markedman5]

So our offense scratches out a hard earned run against one of th best pitchers in baseball to tie it up and our "ace" gives it right back the next half inning.....

 

So Weeks range going to his right is about 1 foot?

[jjkoestler]

So our offense scratches out a hard earned run against one of th best pitchers in baseball to tie it up and our "ace" gives it right back the next half inning.....

 

So Weeks range going to his right is about 1 foot?

 

Sometimes good hitters will hit home runs.

[markedman5]

Brewer pitching doesn't limit itself to giving them up against good hitters unfortunately....

[AZBrewCrew]

In a slump? Come to Milwaukee. We'll get you back on track in no time!

[The stache]

Only one home run this season, Matt Kemp? No problem. Play the Brewers, they'll turn your season around.

[The stache]

Axford?

[AZBrewCrew]

I have a feeling Kershaw goes for the CG.

[lcbj68c]

When is the last time Gallardo actually beat another Ace? I can't remember the time. Gallardo...an ace he is not.

[markedman5]

Can we catch the astros for the #1 pick?

 

Only half kidding....

[The stache]

Rickie now hitting .127 for the month of May. 7 for 55. 1 RBI.

 

He needs to sit for a few days. Maybe having a couple days off will help him clear his mind, because he's pressing right now.

[The stache]

Can we catch the astros for the #1 pick?

 

Only half kidding....

 

We don't have a first round pick anymore, we gave it up to sign Lohse.

[The stache]

As bad as the Dodgers have been, at least they have something to look forward to. Kershaw, Greinke and Ryu will make an outstanding 1-2-3 rotation punch.

 

I wish we had just one of them.

[jjkoestler]

Can we catch the astros for the #1 pick?

 

Only half kidding....

 

It's May. The Brewers pitched well today, but the hitters ran into the Kershaw buzzsaw.