2014-08-14 Brewers (Fiers) at Cubs (Jackson), 1:20 PM CDT [Brewers win, 6-2; 14 Ks for #TEHFIERS]

[TooLiveBrew]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 14 | 1:20 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (66-55) | Cubs (52-67)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/cubs.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://i.imgur.com/2K1OcV4.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/nga5bqE.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][pitcher]Mike Fiers[/pitcher][h2]1-1, 1.80 ERA, 0.87 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Fiers gave the Brewers exactly what they were hoping for in his first Major League start of 2014. Filling in for Matt Garza, he lasted eight innings against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing one run off three hits.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][pitcher]Edwin Jackson[/pitcher][h2]6-12, 5.61 ERA, 1.56 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Jackson posted his first quality start at Wrigley Field since May 17 in his last outing, but it wasn't good enough for a win. The May game also is the last time he faced the Brewers, and he threw seven shutout innings at Wrigley in a 3-0 win.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. CF Carlos Gomez
   
2. RF Gerardo Parra
   
3. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
4. LF Khris Davis
   
5. 2B Scooter Gennett
   
6. 3B Mark Reynolds
   
7. 1B Lyle Overbay
   
8. SS Elian Herrera
   
9. RHP Mike Fiers

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1. LF Chris Coghlan
   
2. 2B Javier Baez
   
3. 1B Anthony Rizzo
   
4. SS Starlin Castro
   
5. 3B Luis Valbuena
   
6. CF Arismendy Alcantara
   
7. RF Justin Ruggiano
   
8. C Welington Castillo
   
9. RHP Edwin Jackson

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[TooLiveBrew]

Fiers seeks repeat performance in finale vs. Cubs

Jackson takes hill as Chicago goes for series victory over Brewers

By Caitlin Swieca / MLB.com | 8/13/2014 11:36 PM ET

 

After a spectacular performance in his first start of 2014, the Brewers are hoping for a repeat performance from Mike Fiers on Thursday afternoon as they look to split their four-game series with the Cubs.

 

Fiers, starting in place of the injured Matt Garza, allowed one run on three hits over eight innings in a win over the Dodgers. After a difficult 2013, Fiers couldn't have asked for a much better start to his Major League campaign in 2014.

 

"He's got a lot of deception," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "You saw tonight, most of his pitches are 90, 91 mph. There's a lot of 89s, but they all have a lot of life on them. When he's feeling good physically and mentally, that ball really comes out well. That's a good-hitting team. He threw a lot of fastballs that were getting by guys."

 

Fiers will face a Cubs lineup that has found some life as of late with the promotion of young players such as Javier Baez, Arismendy Alcantara and Kyle Hendricks. Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said this is a good stretch for those young players because of the tough competition they'll be facing, such as the first-place Brewers.

 

"It's something we talked about with Javy," Hoyer said of Baez, promoted from Triple-A on Aug. 5. "You look at our schedule the rest of the way and there's only a handful of series where we're not facing contenders. Those guys are going to get a real indoctrination. They're not going to be facing another team who is out of the race. Everything we do the rest of the year will be against contenders."

 

How does Hoyer view the organization's progress?

 

"We're very satisfied with the way things have gone with our talent in the Minor Leagues. We're not even close to being satisfied with our record on the field."

 

Edwin Jackson will take the hill at Wrigley Field on Thursday, looking for his third straight quality start. He went six innings and allowed three earned runs against the Rays on Saturday.

 

Brewers: Gomez takes hands-on approach to protection

By Carlos Gomez's own count, nine of the Major League-leading 13 times he'd been hit by a pitch entering Wednesday, he was hit on the hands or wrists.

 

After being struck the night before on the right wrist, near the base of his thumb, Gomez wore a sleeve embedded with a protective plate into Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

 

"I've gotten lucky so far," Gomez said.

 

The free-swinging leadoff hitter also wears a protective guard on his left elbow, but his hands and wrists are often exposed because opposing pitchers pound him inside, and Gomez often begins to offer before recognizing the location and trying to get out of the way.

 

Cubs: Soler considered for September call-up

Hoyer said the front office is currently debating September call-ups and who will play in the Arizona Fall League. Triple-A Iowa outfielder Jorge Soler is one player being considered for both.

 

Soler, ranked No. 6 on MLB.com's list of top 20 Cubs prospects, was injured much of the first half of the season, but has been getting regular at-bats, and was batting .300 in 20 games.

 

"[soler] has been playing great, and is locked in now, and great at-bats, great attitude, playing good defense," Hoyer said. "We have to decide if he's had enough at-bats or not."

 

Worth noting

• Cubs president Theo Epstein has received several requests to take part in the "Ice Bucket Challenge" for ALS awareness, and on Thursday, he's going to give fans a chance to dump water on him and some of the players. During Thursday's series finale between the Cubs and Brewers, fans will be asked to donate to the team's 50-50 raffle, with proceeds going to ALS research. The Cubs will determine who gets to dump the bucket of ice water on Epstein, which will take place after the game. Among those who have challenged Epstein is Blackhawks president John McDonough.

[bm1090]

Talk about a getaway game lineup.......although I'm actually happy to see Herrera in there.

 

#Brewers lineup vs #Cubs 8/14: Gomez CF, Parra RF, Lucroy C, Davis LF, Gennett 2B, Reynolds 3B, Overbay 1B, Herrera SS, Fiers P

[swheeler23]

They should be able to get 6 or so runs off of Jackson

[Bombers]

I like the lineup. We need to get healthy. After the dodgers series we have 2 off days over 4 days. Let's get it going guys!

[torts]

I STILL BELIEVE

[folly412]

They should be able to get 6 or so runs off of Jackson

 

Should - which means they'll get one first inning run then mail it in. Then again this is our split squad lineup, which seems to be more successful than the regulars.

[TURBO]

That line-up? Oh my... Well, we should be strong off the bench.

[FVBrewerFan]

Mike Fiers, welcome back to The Show. (Oh, and by the way, we need you to be the stopper in the rotation.)

[TooLiveBrew]

Too busy w work today to edit the lineups in the lead post. Sorry.

 

If any other mod can get the lineups edited in, it'd be much appreciated.

[pacopete4]

We need this game. Losing 3 of 4 from the Cubs is not what playoff teams do at this point. The Cubs have played well but we need to figure out a way to get this game won and get out with a split.

[swheeler23]

This Jackson guy should be gone by the 3rd inning

[bm1090]

SCOOOTERRRRRRR. Nice to get an early lead for Fiers

[folly412]

Go split squad lineup, go! Can't wait to add some AAAA players in September, we'll really put together good ABs then.

[fondybrewfan]

Off to a good start and DET just took the lead against PIT with Scherzer on the mound. Hoping to have a 3 game lead after today is done

[Bombers]

Way to go Scooter! Lets go Fiers!

[torts]

yeah this sitcom development is amazing. uecker just said it best "this game I dont even care about", LOL. so good.

[chadomac]

I'm late to the party, what is the premise of the sitcom that he's going to pitch to Jerry Seinfeld?

[coolcool]

I'm late to the party, what is the premise of the sitcom that he's going to pitch to Jerry Seinfeld?

 

Same here. Have no idea what they're talking about.

[dlk9s]

I'm watching WGN, so not listening to Uecker, but just read an interview with Jerry Seinfeld on ESPN.com. A tidbit:

 

Has there been any thought of doing anyone in baseball for a guest spot on "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee"? What about someone like Bob Uecker, who played baseball and has done comedy?

 

Maybe. That could be. I caught Uecker on the radio one time in Milwaukee. He was describing a brat, a beer and mustard. He ended it with "Call it a perfect day." [laughs]

 

YES PLEASE

[stoutdude04]

Off to a good start and DET just took the lead against PIT with Scherzer on the mound. Hoping to have a 3 game lead after today is done

 

2.5?

[dlk9s]

And by the way, it's amazing how much better the WGN broadcast is now that Brenly is gone.

[wildcat83]

Off to a good start and DET just took the lead against PIT with Scherzer on the mound. Hoping to have a 3 game lead after today is done

 

We have 1.5 now, so 3 after today would be very impressive.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

And by the way, it's amazing how much better the WGN broadcast is now that Brenly is gone.

I've heard him on the DBacks broadcast...he'd be a good one for the Cardinals. He's really into the whole unwritten rules thing. Such a jerk.

[wildcat83]

And by the way, it's amazing how much better the WGN broadcast is now that Brenly is gone.

 

WGN broadcast seems to have a much better view from behind the pitcher. Not sure if it's the zoom, or the clairity, but it just looks brighter and sharper on my tv.