6/30/05 1:20 CST Capuano (7-6, 3.22) vs. Maddux (7-4, 4.56)

[Cyanogen5]

Thu, Jun. 30, 2005

2:20 PM ET - Wrigley Field

Milwaukee (35-42) Capuano (7-6, 3.22 ERA)

Chicago (40-36) Maddux (7-4, 4.56 ERA)

 

Maddux tries to push Cubs' winning streak to five games

 

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Hopefully Capuano can help us salvage one of these games

[Jacob008]

let's swing those bats today.

 

go brewers!

[brewerjamie15]

Yesterday, in total protest to the bogus Brewer performance, I wore a Red Sox shirt and cap to run around town. I've decided to put away the Brewer hats and T shirts for a few days and give myself a break from the frustration and stress by not getting too into today's game. Maybe things will have changed by Friday, but for right now, I need a break. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif

[Bucky Rules]

I am guaranteeing a Brewers win today. It's going to happen. I can't explain why. Just trust me.

[greeg35]

I believe you. Let's go!

[bigjase]

We really need to get this game. Maddux can be had guys. Be patient up there, this isn't the Maddux of old. Lets get back on track. Carlos, we need some RBIs today.

[MadisonBrewerBlue]

Lets all have positive thoughts today and pull this game out . The Brewer's need this game big time as well as a sweep of the Pirates this weekend.

[Brian the Automator]

Starting Lineups:

 

Starting Lineups

No.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Milwaukee&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Chicago Cubs

1&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Brady Clark, CF&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Jerry Hairston Jr., 2B

2&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Rickie Weeks, 2B&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Corey Patterson, CF

3&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Bill Hall, 3B&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Derrek Lee, 1B

4&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Carlos Lee, LF&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Aramis Ramirez, 3B

5&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Lyle Overbay, 1B&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Michael Barrett, C

6&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Damian Miller, C&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Jason Dubois, LF

7&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Geoff Jenkins, RF&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Ronny Cedeno, SS

8&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp J.J. Hardy, SS&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Jose Macias, RF

9&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Chris Capuano, P&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Greg Maddux, P

[TheBwaz]

Runs...I just want Runs! Wake up bats!

[brewers4eric]

Here's hoping that one of the streakiest Brewer teams since 1987 gets things turned around as we head into a weekend series against the Pirates.

 

Go Crew.

[brettac1]

No Neifi! That sucks, but at least we get to see Macias.

[ja002h]

Has USAToday completely revamped their system? That sucks. No more pretty lineups..

[scoop53714]

No offense to Lyle, but its getting old seeing one of the best offensive prospects in baseball ride the pines. Send him down or play the man. This is poor handling of a young superstar in the making.

[brewers4eric]

Darn, I was hoping Brant Brown would be in left field today. Why aren't the Cubs playing Keith Moreland...

[ajwcoke]

Looks Dusty putting Corey "i-deserve-to-lead-off-even-though-i-strike-out-three-times-a-game" Patterson at the top of the lineup is over... too bad for the brewers.

[greeg35]

at least patterson will still be providing plenty of empty bases in front of lee.

[MadisonBrewerBlue]

I hate watching games on WGN. Makes me want a Butter burger everytime.

[greeg35]

yeah, and watching on fsn makes me want deli meats from clements for some reason.

[davego]

Makes me want to pound my head into the ground over, and over and over. At least the pain would be dulled by Casper's voice.

[MadisonBrewerBlue]

bella delina

[greeg35]

what I create is art?

[H0FFY]

If I were Ned, I would give up on any semblence of managing - I mean just let the guys play. No bunts, no steal, no hit and runs... just play the most boring straight way.

 

If the media ask... why did you not bunt... you say 'the guys dont know how to bunt'

 

why did you not hit and run there... the guys will miss the signs

 

why did you not make a pitching change to get a good matchup.... does not matter, our relievers will just walk the lead off guy

 

Ned needs to manage in a style where all the heat goes onto the players. They are such prima donas on this team and all their crap play is not hightlighted enough. The collect millions of dollars of salary, they should be accountable. They are NOT accountable to be Barry Bonds, but the are accountable to perform to their (albeit low) standards.

[mls4]

Maddux is 11-2, 1.96 ERA, 0.99 WHIP lifetime against the Brewers. However, most of our lineup has good career numbers against him (save for the #3 and #4 hitters):

 

Brady Clark .450 BA/1.050 OPS

Rickie Weeks .500/1.667 (only 3 PAs)

Bill Hall .211/.461

Carlos Lee .154/.354

Lyle Overbay .467/1.311

Damian Miller .350/.909

Geoff Jenkins .364/.948

J.J. Hardy (no PAs)

[Bruce Ciskie]

That was the kind of start I envisioned. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/sick.gif

[MadisonBrewerBlue]

there goes the no hitter.. nice single rickie