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Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« on: May 31, 2008, 05:33:59 pm »
Astros trying to snap a season long losing streak this evening against the Brewers.  Ausmus is catching Moehler again, and the only significant change in the lineup comes from the insertion of Erstad at the top of the lineup and in center for Bourn.

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Houston Pitching: B. Moehler

Houston Lineup:
D. Erstad, CF (.304)
K. Matsui, 2B (.260)    
M. Tejada, SS (.323)
L. Berkman, 1B (.386)
C. Lee, LF (.269)
H. Pence, RF (.303)
T. Wigginton, 3B (.266)
B. Ausmus, C (.188)
B. Moehler, P (.000)

Milwaukee Pitching: B. Sheets (RHP)

Milwakee Lineup:
R. Weeks, 2B (.201)    
M. Cameron, CF (.231)
R. Braun, LF (.299)
P. Fielder, 1B (.273)
C. Hart, RF (.296)
R. Branyan, 3B (.250)
J.J. Hardy, SS (.254)
J. Kendall, C (.259)
B. Sheets, P (.125)

Around the Majors today:
scrubs over Rockies 5-4.
Braves leading Reds 7-6 in the 8th.  Chipper is 2-3, and Junior hit career HR 599
Mariners shut out Tigers (17 inning scoreless streak by the vaunted Tiger lineup)
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« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2008, 06:13:39 pm »
Top 1: Sheets pitching (hasn't walked anyone since May 10 / 1 walk and 29 strikeouts in May per Brewers PBP guys).

Erstad: 8 pitch strikeout (cs, ss, fb, ft, b, fb, fb, ss at ball in the dirt). 1 out, none on.

Matsui: chopper in front of the mound, Sheets throws a burner to Fielder. (bunt attempt foul, bip) 2 outs, none on.

Tejada: pops out to center (b. bip).  3 outs.

Middle 1: HOU 0, MIL 0
Sheets pitch count: 12 (10/2)
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2008, 06:17:09 pm »
moehler has thrown some good pitches that werent called strikes in this AB
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End 1: HOU 0, MIL 0
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2008, 06:21:37 pm »
Bottom 1: Moehler pitching

Weeks: Popped out to Matsui (b, b, cs, cs, b, fb, fb, bip). 1 out, none on.

Cameron: dribbler to Wigginton who barehands and throws to Berkman for the out (bip). 2 outs, none on.

Braun: struck out swinging (b, b, cs, b, fb, ss). 3 outs.

End 1: HOU 0, MIL 0
Moehler pitch count: 15 (9/6)
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2008, 06:27:58 pm »
Top 2: Sheets pitching

Berkman: tapper towards Sheets (ft, b, bip). 1 out, none on.

Lee (plenty of boos from the crowd): drives it almost to the wall in left off the end of his bat, but Iron glove makes the play (bip). 2 outs, none on.

Pence: chopper to 3B (cs, ss, fb, fb, bip). 3 outs.

Middle 2: HOU 0, MIL 0

Sheets pitch count: 21 (18/3)
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2008, 06:29:46 pm »
Is Fielder still a vegetarian?
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2008, 06:33:13 pm »
Quote from: jonbloozy on May 31, 2008, 06:29:46 pm
Is Fielder still a vegetarian?

Better question: Who'd win in a Sumo match between Fielder and Ray King?
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2008, 06:33:43 pm »
Great catch by Erstad!
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2008, 06:34:17 pm »
that was a fantastic catch
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End 2: HOU 0, MIL 0
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2008, 06:38:14 pm »
Bottom 2: Moehler pitching

Fielder: hit by pitch (hbp). None out, runner(?) on 1B.

Hart: singles into right center (bip on decent pitch).  None out, runners on 1B and 2B.

Branyon: strikeout (cs while squaring to bunt, ss, b - HPU flinched and looked like a damn good pitch, b, b, ss). 1 out, runners on 1B and 2B.

Hardy: lined to center on a great leaping catch by Erstad (bip). 2 outs, runners on 1B and 2B.

Kendall: Walked (b, b, b, b). 2 outs, bases loaded.

Sheets: flair ran down by Matsui (ss, b, ss, bip). 3 outs.

End 2: HOU 0, MIL 0

Moehler pitch count: 32 (17/15)

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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2008, 06:48:27 pm »
Erstad is a badass.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2008, 06:49:29 pm »
Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2008, 06:48:27 pm
Erstad is a badass.

and he was safe.
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Re: End 2: HOU 0, MIL 0
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2008, 06:49:43 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2008, 06:38:14 pm
Bottom 2: Moehler pitching

Fielder: hit by pitch (hbp). None out, runner(?) on 1B.

Hart: singles into right center (bip on decent pitch).  None out, runners on 1B and 2B.

Branyon: strikeout (cs while squaring to bunt, ss, b - HPU flinched and looked like a damn good pitch, b, b, ss). 1 out, runners on 1B and 2B.

Hardy: lined to center on a great leaping catch by Erstad (bip). 2 outs, runners on 1B and 2B.

Kendall: Walked (b, b, b, b). 2 outs, bases loaded.

Sheets: flair ran down by Matsui (ss, b, ss, bip). 3 outs.

End 2: HOU 0, MIL 0

Moehler pitch count: 32 (17/15)



fantastic AB by Erstad.  way to hang in!
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« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2008, 06:50:26 pm »
Top 3: Sheets pitching

Wigginton: doubled off the wall in right center (b, fb, ss, b, bip).  None out, runner at 2B.

Ausmus: sharply hit grounder to SS, Wigginton can't advance (b, throw over, look over, bip). 1 out, runner on 2B.

Moehler: sharp grounder to 3B who makes a decent play on it, Wigginton can't advance (b, bip). 2 outs, runner at 2B.

Erstad: broken bat flair to center on very good 9 pitch AB, Wigginton scores (b, ss, b, cs - looks like Sheets is getting a tad more 'respect' by HPU than Moehler, ft, fb, fb, b, ).  HOU 1, MIL 0.  2 outs, runner on 1B.

Erstad caught stealing on first pitch ball to Matsui. 3 outs.

Middle 3: HOU 1, MIL 0

Sheets pitch count: 40 (29/11)
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2008, 06:53:43 pm »
Thanks for the PBP OSF,  just got in and wasn't sure how we had scored.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #15 on: May 31, 2008, 06:56:59 pm »
Happy to help!
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« Reply #16 on: May 31, 2008, 06:58:17 pm »
Bottom 3: Moehler pitching

Weeks: singled past Matsui (b, bip). None out, speed on 1B.

Cameron: strikeout (cs, fb, ft). 1 out, runner on 1B.

Braun: popped up into shallow center (bip). 2 outs, runner at 1B.

Fielder: strikeout (throw over, throw over, ss, b, throw over, fb, throw over, ss on high heat).  3 outs.

End 3: HOU 1, MIL 0

Moehler pitch count: 42 (25/17)
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Re: End 3: HOU 1, MIL 0
« Reply #17 on: May 31, 2008, 07:00:25 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2008, 06:58:17 pm
Bottom 3:

Weeks: singled past Matsui (b, bip). None out, speed on 1B.

Cameron: strikeout (cs, fb, ft). 1 out, runner on 1B.

Braun: popped up into shallow center (bip). 2 outs, runner at 1B.

Fielder: strikeout (throw over, throw over, ss, b, throw over, fb, throw over, ss on high heat).  3 outs.

End 3: HOU 1, MIL 0

Moehler pitch count: 42 (25/17)

Moehler looks good.  nice change going tonight.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #18 on: May 31, 2008, 07:05:27 pm »
Jesus Christ, that was fucking stupid Kaz.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #19 on: May 31, 2008, 07:08:37 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2008, 06:33:13 pm
Better question: Who'd win in a Sumo match between Fielder and Ray King?

I had to do some research 'cause I don't know what Ray looks like.  So I found a picture.

Answer: Ray King
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #20 on: May 31, 2008, 07:08:38 pm »
Well, shoot.  Do you think Matsui ran on his own or was that a called play?
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #21 on: May 31, 2008, 07:09:09 pm »
Quote from: MRaup on May 31, 2008, 07:05:27 pm
Jesus Christ, that was fucking stupid Kaz.

Yes it was, and a bad jump too.
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« Reply #22 on: May 31, 2008, 07:09:29 pm »
Top 4: Sheets pitching

Matsui: singled to center (cs, b, b, cs, bip). None out, runner on 1B.

Matsui steals second on 2 pitch.  None out, runner on 2B.

Tajada: flied out to right (throw over, b, throw over, cs, b, b, fb, bip). 1 out, runner at 2B.

Matsui thrown out trying to steal 3B on first pitch (with Berkman and Lee coming up, WTF). 2 outs, none on

Berkman: line drive single to center (b, bip). 2 outs, runner at 1B.

Lee: strikeout (throw over, cs, fb w/ runner going, ball, throw over, ball, fb, ss chasing one). 3 outs.

Middle 4: HOU 1, MIL 0

Sheets pitch count: 59 (40/19)
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #23 on: May 31, 2008, 07:12:34 pm »
Quote from: das on May 31, 2008, 07:00:25 pm
Moehler looks good.  nice change going tonight.

Showing some veteran composure as well by not getting shaken when not getting a couple of close ones by HPU as well.
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« Reply #24 on: May 31, 2008, 07:19:22 pm »
Bottom 4: Moehler pitching

Hart: grounded out to Wigginton (b, fb, b, bip). 1 out, none on.

Branyan: broken bat base hit to right (ss, fb, fb, b, bip). 1 out, runner on 1B.

Hardy: struck out swinging (b, throw over, cs, b, throw over, fb with runner going, ss - 5th strikeout today ties season high). 2 outs, runner on 1B.

Kendall: grounds to Tejada for 6-4 force out (throw over, bip). 3 outs.

End 4: HOU 1, MIL 0

Moehler pitch count: 57 (35/22)
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #25 on: May 31, 2008, 07:24:42 pm »
Kendall is showing his arm tonight.
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« Reply #26 on: May 31, 2008, 07:25:51 pm »
Top 5: Sheets pitching

Pence: struck out swinging (fb, fb, b, b up and in, ss). 1 out, none on.

Wigginton: singled to left (bip).  1 out, runner at 1B.

Wigginton throw out stealing on 1-2 pitch, looked like Ausmus missed a sign on a hit and run attempt. 2 outs, none on.

Ausmus: struck out swinging (cs, throw over, cs, b, ss). 3 outs.

Middle 5: HOU 1, MIL 0

Sheets pitch count: 69 (47/22)
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #27 on: May 31, 2008, 07:26:52 pm »
Quote from: JaneDoe on May 31, 2008, 07:24:42 pm
Kendall is showing his arm tonight.

He really gets rid of the ball quickly.
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« Reply #28 on: May 31, 2008, 07:29:06 pm »
Quote from: JaneDoe on May 31, 2008, 07:24:42 pm
Kendall is showing his arm tonight.

Looked like someone missed a sign on the Wigginton attempt.  The Matsui attempted steal of 3B is still making me grumpy though.
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« Reply #29 on: May 31, 2008, 07:39:34 pm »
Bottom 5: Moehler pitching

Sheets: flair into shallow right (ss, bip).

Weeks: soft grounder towards line into left, long way to go for Carlos and Weeks stretches it into a stand up double(b. ss. b, bip). 1 out, runner on 2B.

Cameron: struck out looking (fb, cs, b just low, cs on nice pitch on the corner). 2 outs, runner on 2B.

Braun: singled into left, Weeks scores (cs, bip). HOU 1, MIL 1.  2 outs, runner on 1B.

Braun steals second on changeup on 2-1 pitch

Fielder: Homers to right on 2-2 pitch (b, fb, throw over, b, ss, bip).  HOU 1, MIL 3.  None on.

Hart: flied out to center (fb, b, b, bip). 3 outs.

End 5: HOU 1, MIL 3

Moehler pitch count: 79 (49/30)
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #30 on: May 31, 2008, 07:42:22 pm »
Moheler pulled for PH in the top of the 6th with 79 pitches.  Good decision?
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« Reply #31 on: May 31, 2008, 07:43:19 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2008, 07:42:22 pm
Moheler pulled for PH in the top of the 6th with 79 pitches.  Good decision?

I'm certainly surprised. 
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« Reply #32 on: May 31, 2008, 07:45:59 pm »
Quote from: Savage on May 31, 2008, 07:43:19 pm
I'm certainly surprised.

Was pretty surprised with that one as well.
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« Reply #33 on: May 31, 2008, 07:48:40 pm »
Top 6: Sheets pitching

Bourn (PH for Moehler): flied out to the track in left (b, cs, ss, b, bip). 1 out, none on. 

Erstad: singled past Hart into center (cs, b, fb, bip). 1 out, runner on 1B.

Matsui: flied out into left (b, cs, bip). 2 outs, runner at 1B.

Tejada: struck out swinging (cs, throw over, ft, fb, fb, ss). 3 outs.

Middle 6: HOU 1, MIL 3

Sheets pitch count: 86 (60/26)
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #34 on: May 31, 2008, 07:51:28 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2008, 07:42:22 pm
Moheler pulled for PH in the top of the 6th with 79 pitches.  Good decision?

Seems strange not only because Moehler was pulled early, but because Coop has Bourn (getting a breather because he struggling) pinch hit
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« Reply #35 on: May 31, 2008, 07:53:14 pm »
Quote from: jonbloozy on May 31, 2008, 07:51:28 pm
Seems strange not only because Moehler was pulled early, but because Coop has Bourn (getting a breather because he struggling) pinch hit

And brings Villarreal in to pitch the 6th (who oddly enough gives up a monster home run to the first batter faced on a 2 strike pitch).
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« Reply #36 on: May 31, 2008, 07:56:28 pm »
Bottom 6: Villarreal pitching (Italian wins the sausage race).

Branyan: monster home run into upper deck in right, 3rd longest HR in Miller park history at 464 feet (fb, b, fb, bip). HOU 1, MIL 4.  none out, none on.

Hart: grounds out to Wigginton who cut the ball off in front of Tejada (cs, fb, b, b, bip). 1 out, none on.

Kendall: grounded out to Tejada (b, cs, bip). 2 outs, none on.

Sheets: strikeout (cs, ss, cs). 3 outs.

End 6: HOU 1, MIL 4
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #37 on: May 31, 2008, 07:59:07 pm »
Quote from: jonbloozy on May 31, 2008, 07:51:28 pm
Seems strange not only because Moehler was pulled early, but because Coop has Bourn (getting a breather because he struggling) pinch hit

In Moehler's four starts prior to today, he's went 5, 5, 5 & 6. Yet it seems strange he was pulled after 5?
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« Reply #38 on: May 31, 2008, 07:59:41 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2008, 07:53:14 pm
And brings Villarreal in to pitch the 6th (who oddly enough gives up a monster home run to the first batter faced on a 2 strike pitch).
Has it landed yet?  They said 464'.  Sheets could be seen mouthing "oh my god..."
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« Reply #39 on: May 31, 2008, 08:01:18 pm »
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In Moehler's four starts prior to today, he's went 5, 5, 5 & 6. Yet it seems strange he was pulled after 5?
Strange because he was pitching fairly well.  Brew Crew seemed to have figured him out the third time through the lineup though...
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #40 on: May 31, 2008, 08:01:58 pm »
Quote from: MikeyBoy on May 31, 2008, 07:59:07 pm
In Moehler's four starts prior to today, he's went 5, 5, 5 & 6. Yet it seems strange he was pulled after 5?

Actually a bit.  But for the longball by Fielder, he'd been pitching well and was only at 79 pitches.  Not calling it a bad decision, but was somewhat expecting him to stay in for at least another inning.
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« Reply #41 on: May 31, 2008, 08:04:23 pm »
Top 7: Sheets pitching

Berkman: grounded out to Weeks (fb- shattered bat, b, bip). 1 out, none on.

Lee: singled up the middle (cs, fb, bip). 1 out, runner at 1B.

Pence: flied out into right (fb, b, fb, throw over, bip). 2 outs, runner at 1B.

Wigginton: grounded to second for 4-6 force (bip). 3 outs.

Middle 7: HOU 1, MIL 4

Sheets pitch count: 97 (69/28)
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #42 on: May 31, 2008, 08:07:07 pm »
Quote from: MikeyBoy on May 31, 2008, 07:59:07 pm
In Moehler's four starts prior to today, he's went 5, 5, 5 & 6. Yet it seems strange he was pulled after 5?

Strange because I was more impressed with Moehler today than I have been with the 'pen lately.
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« Reply #43 on: May 31, 2008, 08:10:12 pm »
Bottom 7: Brocail pitching

Weeks: popped out to Berkman in very shallow right (b, b, cs, bip). 1 out, none on.

Cameron: struck out swinging (ss, b, fb, ss). 2 outs, none on.

Braun: high fly out to deepish center (b, bip). 3 outs.

End 7: HOU 1, MIL 4
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #44 on: May 31, 2008, 08:10:37 pm »
Time for the 'Stros to show some signs of life here!!!
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #45 on: May 31, 2008, 08:11:37 pm »
Quote from: das on May 31, 2008, 08:01:18 pm
Strange because he was pitching fairly well.  Brew Crew seemed to have figured him out the third time through the lineup though...

5/31 - 5.0IP 6H 3ER 79P
5/24 - 6.0IP 4H 2ER 73P
5/19 - 5.0IP 7H 3ER 95P
5/14 - 5.0IP 8H 3ER 80P
5/09 - 5.0IP 5H 0ER 81P

He was pitching well in the others too. Cecil seems to think he is a 5 inning pitcher and he may be wrong or he may be right, but I fail to see how it's strange?
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« Reply #46 on: May 31, 2008, 08:16:09 pm »
Top 8: Sheets pitching

Ausmus: grounds out to short, throw well off the line and 1B ump calls him safe, called out after some help by another ump (bip). 1 out, none on.

Loretta (PH for Brocail): tapper to 2B (cs, c, cs, bip). 2 outs, none on.

Erstad: flied out to Braun (cs, ss, bip). 3 outs.

Middle 8: HOU 1, MIL 4

Sheets pitch count: 106 (76/30)

PIT beating STL 13 to 1 in the top of the 7th.
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« Reply #47 on: May 31, 2008, 08:23:23 pm »
Bottom 8: Valverde pitching

Fielder: grounds out to Berkman who ranges way to his right (bip). 1 out, none on.

Hart: stand up triple of the wall in right, odd play at the wall by Spaz (ss, bip). 1 out, runner at 3B.

Branyan: (infield playing in) struck out swinging (ss, ss, ss). 2 outs, runner at 3B.

Brewers announcers saying Vaverde was 'grazed in the cheek' by a ball last week.  'Grazed' my ass, ball ended up in left after it nailed Papa Grande in the head.  Jackasses, all of 'em...

Hardy: flied out to left (cs, bip). 3 outs.

End 8: HOU 1, MIL 4
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #48 on: May 31, 2008, 08:23:30 pm »
Quote from: MikeyBoy on May 31, 2008, 08:11:37 pm
5/31 - 5.0IP 6H 3ER 79P
5/24 - 6.0IP 4H 2ER 73P
5/19 - 5.0IP 7H 3ER 95P
5/14 - 5.0IP 8H 3ER 80P
5/09 - 5.0IP 5H 0ER 81P

He was pitching well in the others too. Cecil seems to think he is a 5 inning pitcher and he may be wrong or he may be right, but I fail to see how it's strange?

Surprised is probably a better word than strange.  I'm not Coop and I don't pretend to read his mind, but I was under the impression that he wants Moehler to stretch it out to more than 5.  He was a late conversion to a starter and moving Sampson to the bullpen makes me think starting is where Coop wants Moehler to stay.  Generally, I think Coop wants his starters to go deeper, but then again, Moehler has given up 4.    
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #49 on: May 31, 2008, 08:26:30 pm »
Quote from: jonbloozy on May 31, 2008, 08:23:30 pm
Surprised is probably a better word than strange.  I'm not Coop and I don't pretend to read his mind, but I was under the impression that he wants Moehler to stretch it out to more than 5.  He was a late conversion to a starter and moving Sampson to the bullpen makes me think starting is where Coop wants Moehler to stay.  Generally, I think Coop wants his starters to go deeper, but then again, Moehler has given up 4.    

Maybe he would have stayed in if Sheets wasn't bending over the Astros lineup, but Coop probably wanted to keep the score at 3 runs and figured the bullpen was the best way to do it.
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« Reply #50 on: May 31, 2008, 08:29:38 pm »
Top 9: Sheets pitching (trying to get his 3rd complete game this year).

Matsui: high fly into right (b, cs, bip).  1 out, none on.

Tejada: lined to deep right (cs, bip, ). 2 outs, none on. 

Berkman: walked on 11 pitch at bat (b, fb, ss, b, fb, fb, fb, fb, fb, b, b).  2 outs, runner on 1B.

Top 9, 2 outs: HOU 1, MIL 4
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #51 on: May 31, 2008, 08:30:48 pm »
Quote from: MikeyBoy on May 31, 2008, 08:26:30 pm
Maybe he would have stayed in if Sheets wasn't bending over the Astros lineup, but Coop probably wanted to keep the score at 3 runs and figured the bullpen was the best way to do it.

That and Moehler was scheduled to lead off the 6th inning.
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« Reply #52 on: May 31, 2008, 08:32:58 pm »
Top 9: Sheets pitching (trying to get his 3rd complete game this year).

Matsui: high fly into right (b, cs, bip).  1 out, none on.

Tejada: lined to deep right (cs, bip, ). 2 outs, none on. 

Berkman: walked on 11 pitch at bat (b, fb, ss, b, fb, fb, fb, fb, fb, b, b).  2 outs, runner on 1B.

Top 9, 2 outs: HOU 1, MIL 4

Torres (RHP, filling in for closer duties while Gagne is out) pitching for Sheets

Lee: flied out into center (b, bip).  3 outs.

Ballgame: HOU 1, MIL 4
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #53 on: May 31, 2008, 08:33:01 pm »
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #54 on: May 31, 2008, 08:33:37 pm »
What's up with the Brewers all untucking their jerseys on the last out?
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #55 on: May 31, 2008, 08:38:07 pm »
Didn't see much life or fight in the Astros tonight (offense appeared anemic again, coupled with some poor base running).  Hopefully we'll see the '08 Astros play tomorrow!
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #56 on: May 31, 2008, 08:41:09 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 31, 2008, 08:38:07 pm
Didn't see much life or fight in the Astros tonight (offense appeared anemic again, coupled with some poor base running).  Hopefully we'll see the '08 Astros play tomorrow!

Sheets shut'em down, and the aggressive baserunning didn't work tonight on the few chances they had. Still, a 17-11 May looks good.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #57 on: May 31, 2008, 08:42:00 pm »
Astros haven't won since I changed my avatar.  I'm changing it the fuck back.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #58 on: May 31, 2008, 08:42:47 pm »
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Still, a 17-11 May looks good.

I'm not going to disagree with that but 4 in a row sucks.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #59 on: May 31, 2008, 08:44:05 pm »
Quote from: mihoba on May 31, 2008, 08:41:09 pm
Sheets shut'em down, and the aggressive baserunning didn't work tonight on the few chances they had. Still, a 17-11 May looks good.

17-11 looks darned good.  Just a tad disappointed with the last couple of games, that's all.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #60 on: May 31, 2008, 08:45:16 pm »
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I'm not going to disagree with that but 4 in a row sucks.

1-6 in the last seven games.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #61 on: May 31, 2008, 08:46:18 pm »
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1-6 in the last seven games.

That sucks too.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #62 on: May 31, 2008, 08:47:51 pm »
Stopped hitting
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #63 on: May 31, 2008, 08:48:20 pm »
Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 31, 2008, 08:46:18 pm
That sucks too.

Did anyone catch Coop in the post game last night? He said (paraphrasing) that no team will shut down this offense for more than a few games.

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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #64 on: May 31, 2008, 08:48:42 pm »
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Stopped hitting

You at the Dell Diamond, Jim?
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #65 on: May 31, 2008, 08:54:16 pm »
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1-6 in the last seven games.

I was wrong. 1-5 in their last six games. Still.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #66 on: May 31, 2008, 08:54:54 pm »
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Stopped hitting

Yep. 5 runs in the last 4 games.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #67 on: May 31, 2008, 08:59:10 pm »
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That sucks too.

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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #68 on: May 31, 2008, 09:01:53 pm »
1 day off in the last 3 1/2 weeks and spent 2 of those 3 weeks on the road.  20 in a row in that span.  I wouldn't be surprised if they were a little tired right now.
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« Reply #69 on: May 31, 2008, 09:04:17 pm »
Quote from: MikeyBoy on May 31, 2008, 08:59:10 pm
The silver lining for all of us is that Manny hit number 500.

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« Reply #70 on: May 31, 2008, 09:06:51 pm »
No, but I am going tomorrow night.
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Re: Astros at Brewers, 5/31/08
« Reply #71 on: May 31, 2008, 09:09:32 pm »
Quote from: Jacksonian on May 31, 2008, 09:01:53 pm
1 day off in the last 3 1/2 weeks and spent 2 of those 3 weeks on the road.  20 in a row in that span.  I wouldn't be surprised if they were a little tired right now.

OK, who brought Mr. Optimistic to the downer party?
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« Reply #72 on: May 31, 2008, 09:14:16 pm »
Quote from: MikeyBoy on May 31, 2008, 09:09:32 pm
OK, who brought Mr. Optimistic to the downer party?

It's draft week!

I'll be majorly depressed after the draft when I realize how much writing I have to do after getting back from the in-laws where I'll be for the week after the draft.
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