2015-06-01 Brewers (Fiers) at Cardinals (García), 7:10 PM CDT -- LUUUUC! Lucroy returns to lineup [Brewers win, 1-0]

[TooLiveBrew]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]June 1 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (17-34) | Cards (33-17)[/h2][h3]FSWI, ESPN | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/cardinals.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://i.imgur.com/PDZszvD.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/1im0146.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][pitcher]Mike Fiers[/pitcher][h2]1-5, 4.53 ERA, 1.55 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cardinals | Game Log[/h3][h3]Fiers did his job on three days' rest last time out, delivering five innings of two-run ball. This time, he will be working on an extra day of rest, which sometimes gives pitchers more trouble than working short.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][pitcher]Jaime García[/pitcher][h2]1-1, 3.46 ERA, 1.38 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]For his third start of the season, Garcia faces the Brewers, a team he is 6-3 against in 12 career starts. He did not walk a batter in his last outing after issuing five free passes in his season debut.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. SS Jean Segura ®
   
2. C Jonathan Lucroy ®
   
3. RF Ryan Braun ®
   
4. CF Carlos Gómez ®
   
5. 3B Aramis Ramírez ®
   
6. 1B Jason Rogers ®
   
7. LF Gerardo Parra (L)
   
8. 2B Luis Sardiñas (S)
   
9. RHP Mike Fiers ®

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1. 2B Kolten Wong (L)
   
2. 3B Matt Carpenter (L)
   
3. LF Matt Holliday ®
   
4. SS Jhonny Peralta ®
   
5. C Yadier Molina ®
   
6. RF Jason Heyward (L)
   
7. 1B Mark Reynolds ®
   
8. CF Jon Jay (L)
   
9. LHP Jaime García (L)

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[TooLiveBrew]

Fiers did his job on three days' rest last time out, delivering five innings of two-run ball. This time, he will be working on an extra day of rest, which sometimes gives pitchers more trouble than working short.

Editorial note on this MLB.com write-up for Fiers -- he'll be pitching on regular rest, having last started on Wednesday the 27th.

[TooLiveBrew]

Brewers-Cardinals Preview

ESPN staff

 

The St. Louis Cardinals have won each of their last six series against the Milwaukee Brewers and virtually all signs point to that run continuing this week.

 

The top team in the majors will also seek its seventh win in eight games Monday night against the team with MLB's worst record, who could also be weary after ending a seven-game skid.

 

St. Louis (33-17) has taken 13 of 19 over Milwaukee (17-34) and won two of three in each of the two series this season, both in April. The Cardinals will take a 20-6 home record into this one following Sunday's 3-1 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

St. Louis took two of three from the Dodgers despite producing seven runs. The Cardinals, who have an MLB-best 2.73 ERA, gave up six runs and only a solo homer kept them from their second shutout in the series Sunday.

 

"Every series is huge and when you play really good teams, it goes a long way coming down the stretch," outfielder Jason Heyward said.

 

They'll next face a Brewers team that's batting a major league-worst .228 and is near the bottom with 3.8 runs per game. Milwaukee had a season-high 16 hits in the end to its lengthy skid Sunday but needed 17 innings for a 7-6 victory over Arizona.

 

The team is expected to get Jonathan Lucroy back from a fractured left toe Monday but Adam Lind might sit because of a sore back. Lucroy, who hasn't played since April 20, hit .301 with 53 doubles and 69 RBI in 2014 but was batting .133 in 12 games this season.

 

"To me, we're getting one of the best players in the game back playing again," manager Craig Counsell told MLB's official website. "(He's) one of the best catchers in the game. That's something worth putting a smile on your face."

 

Jaime Garcia (1-1, 3.46 ERA) will try to stifle Lucroy and the Brewers with a better performance than in his most recent outing. The left-hander, though, earned his first win of the season with a 6-4 victory over Arizona on Tuesday.

 

Garcia gave up four runs in six innings after allowing two runs in seven innings May 21 in his return from surgery on his pitching shoulder, a 5-0 loss to the New York Mets.

 

He's facing the Brewers for the first time since May 17, 2013, and is 6-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 14 career starts including two in the 2011 NLCS.

 

The Brewers were slated to start Matt Garza but needed him to pitch the final five innings in Sunday's marathon. Mike Fiers (1-5, 4.53) is expected to start Monday and will pitch on normal rest.

 

The right-hander was given three days off before allowing two runs and eight hits over five innings in a 3-1 loss to San Francisco on Wednesday.

 

He's 2-2 with a 1.78 ERA in six career starts against St. Louis, but lasted just four-plus innings in his latest matchup, a 6-3 victory April 26.

 

It's unclear if he'll have to face Matt Holliday, who has reached base safely in a franchise-record 44 consecutive games to begin this season. The Cardinals outfielder was scratched Sunday because of the flu.

 

Holliday's streak is the longest in the majors since Derek Jeter's MLB-record 53 games in 1999. He's 1 for 11 with five walks lifetime versus Fiers.

 

Jhonny Peralta is batting .522 against Milwaukee this season, boosting his average in 30 career matchups to .376.

[jjkoestler]

Cardinals

2B Kolten Wong (L)

3B Matt Carpenter (L)

LF Matt Holliday ®

SS Jhonny Peralta ®

C Yadier Molina ®

RF Jason Heyward (L)

1B Mark Reynolds ®

CF Jon Jay (L)

P Jaime Garcia (L)

 

Brewers

SS Jean Segura ®

C Jonathan Lucroy ®

RF Ryan Braun ®

CF Carlos Gomez ®

3B Aramis Ramirez ®

1B Jason Rogers ®

LF Gerardo Parra (L)

2B Luis Sardinas ®

P Mike Fiers ®

[brewcrewdue80]

Nationally televised on ESPN. I get to watch a game from down here in Miami and Lucroy is returning to lineup! Nice! Lind might sit due to a sore back? It's a Lefty SP, why not sit him then! Game starts in 22min. Let's put together a string of good games with are Leading Catcher back calling for the pitchers!

[LMMCBrewer]

So I wonder how much longer this roster will be together? I don't think longer than 2 weeks.

[MrTPlush]

So I wonder how much longer this roster will be together? I don't think longer than 2 weeks.

 

I still think we are 3 weeks from a minor domino from falling.

[jjkoestler]

I'd consider this season a success if the Brewers win out vs St Louis, but lose every other game. Anyone but the Cardinals.

[MrTPlush]

Does Jean Segura ever start out an at bat with anything other than a foul ball to the screen?

[brewcrewdue80]

Cardinals vs Brewers...Luck....Lucroy's blooper caught, Braun's shot hits pitcher gets him by inches. If this were the Brewers pitching staff it'd be 1-0 Cardinals now runners on 1st/3rd 0 outs.

[coolcool]

These ESPN guys are brutal. They're acting like Fiers just walked 3 batters and is down 4-0.

[MrTPlush]

These ESPN guys are brutal. They're acting like Fiers just walked 3 batters and is down 4-0.

 

I wouldn't even watch the game. Those ESPN announcers are horrible for Cardinal's games.

[superfly]

Oh look, a Brewer doesn't know how many outs there are again. (Gomez).

[DocLuna7]

JJ- Your hatred of the Cardinals is noted and appreciated but you have a heart around someone starting for them tonight...

[brewcrewdue80]

Lucroy Double or HR....Calling it for a welcome back...Here we Go!

[MrTPlush]

Brewers are #7 in attendance.. that is quite impressive regardless of record.

[torts]

I'd consider this season a success if the Brewers win out vs St Louis, but lose every other game. Anyone but the Cardinals.

[jjkoestler]

JJ- Your hatred of the Cardinals is noted and appreciated but you have a heart around someone starting for them tonight...

 

Mark and I have a complicated relationship and our breakup was difficult. I think it's time to move on though.

[superfly]

For heavens sake, let Fiers go 8IP and have KRod seal it up. No other bullpen allowed.

[TooLiveBrew]

JJ- Your hatred of the Cardinals is noted and appreciated but you have a heart around someone starting for them tonight...

 

Mark and I have a complicated relationship and our breakup was difficult. I think it's time to move on though.

Well done, JJ. Stay strong.

[brewcrewdue80]

Come on! This is Jaime Garcia! 18 straight sent down without leaving the infield for crying out loud! Are these Little Leaguers?

[DocLuna7]

JJ- Your hatred of the Cardinals is noted and appreciated but you have a heart around someone starting for them tonight...

 

Mark and I have a complicated relationship and our breakup was difficult. I think it's time to move on though.

 

Lol.... good form.

[jjkoestler]

Cotts?!? Really?

[superfly]

annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd here we go. Jeffress, you suck.

[jjkoestler]

Jeffress has some nasty stuff. He got away with a hanger to end the inning though.