Author Topic: Brewers @ Astros 4/30/11 (Read 4734 times)

Mr. Happy · « **on:** April 30, 2011, 05:23:36 pm »

Milwaukee AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Weeks, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .306
Gomez, C, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240
Braun, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .362
Fielder, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .337
McGehee, C, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
Hart, C, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Betancourt, Y, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
Nieves, W, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .227
Wolf, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091

Houston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Bourn, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .287
Bourgeois, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296
Sanchez, An, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
Pence, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .295
Lee, C, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Johnson, C, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .193
Towles, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .367
Barmes, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Rodriguez, W, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:15:26 pm »

Weeks Ks; Gomez Ks; Braun works count full before 2B to LF; Fielder 3-1 on a nice play by Lee. 0- Bottom 1

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:32:46 pm »

Bourn K; Bourgeois infield 1B to 2B SB to 2B SB to 3B; Sanchez BB to 3B; Pence E5 RBI to 2B; Lee the what is becoming usual P6; CJ F9 to track. 1-0 Top 2

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:37:43 pm »

I'm really liking Bourgeois. Doesn't have Bourn's pure speed, but seems to be a bit better baserunner than Bourn. Johnson put a ride on one as well, just not quite enough cheeseburgers behind it... His average is complete ass, but he has hit the ball a ton better than his average would indicate.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:49:37 pm »

Back after dinner break. Towles BB; Barmes P4; Wandy SAC 2-4; Bourn L9 on a great play by Hart. 1-0 Top 3

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:58:49 pm »

Nieve F7; Wolf 1B to RF to 2B; Weeks 1B to CF; Gomez F7; Braun F7. 1-0 Bottom 3

hostros7 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:00:26 pm »

Did "baggy" just say to keep him honest by throwing one at his neck or did I mishear that?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:01:06 pm »

That was a brief dinner break, Mr. Happy. Hungry Man Turkey Dinner or Night Hawk Steak 'n Taters?

hostros7 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:01:33 pm »

Patty has got a little bedonk

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:03:52 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 30, 2011, 07:00:26 pm

Did "baggy" just say to keep him honest by throwing one at his neck or did I mishear that?

Something like that. Question was regarding what can you do with a hitter that is in the groove as much as Braun has been. In fairness, it was typical Bagwell 'snark,' but there was a smidge of seriousness to it...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:07:37 pm »

Bourgeois 6-3; Sanchez infield 1B to 1; Pence F7; Lee 3F Unfuckingbelievable. 1-0 Top 4

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:11:47 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 07:01:06 pm

That was a brief dinner break, Mr. Happy. Hungry Man Turkey Dinner or Night Hawk Steak 'n Taters?

Self grilled hamburger with jalapeno cheese, crispy bacon, pickles, grilled onions and home grown lettuce on a hot bun.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:13:46 pm »

Bagwell made a little dig on Pence, pointing out thatr he took one right down main street and then swang at a pitch above his neck.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:18:57 pm »

Fielder F7; McGehee F8; Hart 1B to RF; Betancourt FC 6-4. 1-0 Bottom 4

chuck · « **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:19:50 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 30, 2011, 07:00:26 pm

Did "baggy" just say to keep him honest by throwing one at his neck...

Yes.

chuck · « **Reply #15 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:20:36 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 30, 2011, 07:01:33 pm

Patty has got a little bedonk

Yes.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:20:47 pm »

CJ F8; Towles 2B to LF; Barmes F9; Wandy 4-3. 1-0 Top 5

Ron Brand · « **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:26:43 pm »

If I didn't know better I'd say that it actually looks like there are people in some of the seats but I know that can't be right.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:29:33 pm »

Nieves 3-1 on a beautiful play by Lee; Wolf Ks; Weeks works count full before 6-3. 1-0 Bottom 5

Ron Brand · « **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:30:24 pm »

Barmes has a pretty nice gun with a quick trigger.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:32:33 pm »

All right Boojwah!

chuck · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:37:04 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 07:30:24 pm

Barmes has a pretty nice gun with a quick trigger.

Barmes is real solid out there. The days of watching the SS boot easy balls are over. So are the days of the SS hitting anywhere over .200. I like tonight's middle infield as a nice compromise.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:41:19 pm »

Bourn L6; Bourgeois 2B to LF; Sanchez Ks; Pence works count full before Ks. 1-0 Top 6

Ron Brand · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:42:15 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 30, 2011, 07:37:04 pm

Barmes is real solid out there. The days of watching the SS boot easy balls are over. So are the days of the SS hitting anywhere over .200. I like tonight's middle infield as a nice compromise.

Yeah, but we're supposed to see 15-20 HRs from SS, right?

Right?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:43:14 pm »

I don't think the Giants were playing the Brewers in 1961.

chuck · « **Reply #25 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:43:24 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 07:42:15 pm

Yeah, but we're supposed to see 15-20 HRs from SS, right?

Right?

AND second base. AND 90 RBI from each.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #26 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:44:30 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 30, 2011, 07:43:24 pm

AND second base. AND 90 RBI from each.

Man, that is going to be some second half surge.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #27 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:45:12 pm »

Someone needs to loosen up The Peen.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #28 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:45:50 pm »

Nice play, Barmes.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #29 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:49:30 pm »

Gomez 1-3; Braun 2b to LF to 3B ; Fielder 6-3; McGehee Ks. 1-0 Bottom 6

Ron Brand · « **Reply #30 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:49:46 pm »

That was that Biblical shit where Wandy turned McGeeHeeHee's bat into a serpent. Cool.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #31 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:51:17 pm »

If Carlos could hit he'd be a wonderful AL first baseman.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #32 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:51:42 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 30, 2011, 07:11:47 pm

Self grilled hamburger with jalapeno cheese, crispy bacon, pickles, grilled onions and home grown lettuce on a hot bun.

A man after my own taste buds.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #33 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:51:46 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 07:30:24 pm

Barmes has a pretty nice gun with a quick trigger.

Should Mrs. Brand start worrying now?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #34 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:52:43 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 30, 2011, 07:51:46 pm

Should Mrs. Brand start worrying now?

I hope not.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #35 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:53:47 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 07:26:43 pm

If I didn't know better I'd say that it actually looks like there are people in some of the seats but I know that can't be right.

Izzat a gaggle of Bushes I see behind the plate? The huzband seems to think the brothers are visiting Ma and Pa, but I'm too comfy to go closer to the screen to check.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #36 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:54:19 pm »

Lee L8; CJ 6-3; Towles L8. 1-0 Top 7

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #37 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:56:05 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 07:52:43 pm

I hope not.

So I take it then that you meant as a comment of admiration, rather than wanton desire. Thanks for clarifying!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #38 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:56:17 pm »

Yep, looks like the dynasty is well represented in the good seats. Drayton's still not showing his face though.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #39 on:** April 30, 2011, 07:57:18 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 30, 2011, 07:56:05 pm

So I take it then that you meant as a comment of admiration, rather than wanton desire. Thanks for clarifying!

Uh, you would be correct. I'd qualify the amount and style of admiration as well. I'll save it for the Footer post-game report.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #40 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:00:10 pm »

Hart Ks; Betancourt 5-3; Nieves L4. 1-0 Bottom 7

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #41 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:05:09 pm »

Barmes F7 to track; Wandy 2-3; Bourn K. 1-0 Top 8

Ron Brand · « **Reply #42 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:06:32 pm »

Wolf really knows how to pitch to the Astros, doesn't he? Comes right at them, breaking balls for strikes. None of this nibbling off-the-plate stuff. He mixes it up so well that these guys are lost.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #43 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:06:48 pm »

I'm really enjoying the banter between JD and Baggy tonight. I couldn't hit for shit. But we had the DH, so I was saved.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #44 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:08:00 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 08:06:32 pm

Wolf really knows how to pitch to the Astros, doesn't he? Comes right at them, breaking balls for strikes. None of this nibbling off-the-plate stuff. He mixes it up so well that these guys are lost.

So true. At least two seven pitch innings. Just goes to show what kind of command Wolf has tonight.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #45 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:09:12 pm »

Why'd they have to send the Wolf, anyway? He thinks fast, he talks fast, he pitches... fast...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #46 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:10:22 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on April 30, 2011, 08:09:12 pm

Why'd they have to send the Wolf, anyway? He thinks fast, he talks fast, he pitches... fast...

He drives real fuckin' fast too, so keep up.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #47 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:11:47 pm »

There's really no reason to get Abad up in the pen, is there? IBB from a lefty, maybe?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #48 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:12:39 pm »

Man, I like that Boojwah/Bourn OF combo.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #49 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:14:20 pm »

Damn. Gotta get this out.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #50 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:15:06 pm »

Oh my. What a gift.

BudGirl · « **Reply #51 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:15:48 pm »

pence-like

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #52 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:16:07 pm »

Boggs PH for Wolf works count full before Ks; Weeks F7; Gomez works count full before 2B to LCF but out 8-6-5 on a Penceian stupid move. Take the bat out of Peen's hands. Smart. Not!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #53 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:18:24 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 30, 2011, 08:15:48 pm

pence-like

Pencerrific.

chuck · « **Reply #54 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:18:52 pm »

Peen is obviously going to homer next inning so another run or two right here would be swell.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #55 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:18:58 pm »

That was a fortunate call!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #56 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:22:00 pm »

You WALK Lee to get to CJ?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #57 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:23:25 pm »

Pssst. CJ. Hawkins throws a straight fastball.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #58 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:25:56 pm »

Nuts. It was there for the taking.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #59 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:26:58 pm »

Hawkins on to pitch. Bourgeois 6-3; Sanchez 4-3; Pence infield hit to 2B E4 to 2B on a stupid throw by Weeks; Lee IBB on a gift; CJ takes count full before 1-6-3. 1-0 Bottom 9 For the record, I don't like our chances against Braun, Fielder and McGehee with Lyon.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #60 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:28:29 pm »

Time for a Tums.

NeilT · « **Reply #61 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:31:13 pm »

Ron Brand · « **Reply #62 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:31:44 pm »

Fuck it. Give me the whole roll.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #63 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:32:42 pm »

Imagine that. Boos.

NeilT · « **Reply #64 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:33:31 pm »

At least we know with Lyon in the game, it's almost over.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #65 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:34:29 pm »

Braun F9; Fielder HR to RF; McGehee 1B to LF; Hart FC 5-4; Betancourt L5. 1-1 Bottom 9

Alkie · « **Reply #66 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:34:51 pm »

At dinner. Checked in to make sure we held it down.

Fuck you, Lyon.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #67 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:35:35 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 30, 2011, 08:33:31 pm

At least we know with Lyon in the game, it's almost over.

You're a "glass is half full" kinda guy, aren't you?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #68 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:35:46 pm »

Ok. Game's on the line. Who do you want pitching?

2000 Billy Wagner
2000 Jose Lima
1994 Mitch Williams
2011 Brandon Lyon

I'll hang up and listen.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #69 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:41:17 pm »

Not really anyone available to run for Wallace.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #70 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:43:24 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 08:41:17 pm

Not really anyone available to run for Wallace.

I spoke too soon. Hall in to run for Wallace.

chuck · « **Reply #71 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:44:35 pm »

I can't really say I'm Brandon Lyon's biggest fan. Nor am I all that wild about the fact that Mills keeps running him out there pretending he's a closer. Just because your dumbfuck GM gave the guy an unnecessarily large contract does not mean you have to use him as a closer.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #72 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:45:48 pm »

ASTROS WIN! ASTROS WIN!

BatGirl · « **Reply #73 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:46:10 pm »

nice win!

BudGirl · « **Reply #74 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:46:29 pm »

nice win.

glad mr. wallace is good to go tomorrow.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #75 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:46:38 pm »

Counsell to 6; Loe on to pitch. Towles 3F on first fucking pitch-give me a fucking break; Bogusevic PH for Barmes 4-3; Wallace PH for Lyon BB to 2B Hall PR for Wallace; Bourn BB; Bourgeois 1B to LF RBI BALLGAME!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #76 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:46:53 pm »

Winning pitcher, Brandon Lyon.

NeilT · « **Reply #77 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:47:01 pm »

I wouldn't be unhappy with Bourgeois in left field for awhile, not that it's any of my business.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #78 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:47:40 pm »

Bourgeois is fun to watch!!!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #79 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:48:14 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 30, 2011, 08:47:01 pm

I wouldn't be unhappy with Bourgeois in left field for awhile, not that it's any of my business.

Very much so.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #80 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:48:37 pm »

Lyon leads the team in wins with 3, all coming after blown saves.

NeilT · « **Reply #81 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:52:33 pm »

I think Lima. At least it was fun watching him talk to his glove.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #82 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:53:18 pm »

I miss Jose Lima.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #83 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:55:38 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 08:53:18 pm

I miss Jose Lima.

So do I.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #84 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:58:56 pm »

I love Bourgeois. Lee better be off tomorrow.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #85 on:** April 30, 2011, 08:59:59 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 30, 2011, 08:48:37 pm

Lyon leads the team in wins with 3, all coming after blown saves.

This is called vulturing.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #86 on:** April 30, 2011, 09:05:14 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 30, 2011, 08:59:59 pm

This is called vulturing.

And lo, a new nickname was born.

chuck · « **Reply #87 on:** April 30, 2011, 09:08:30 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 30, 2011, 08:55:38 pm

So do I.

He was the perfect antidote to a Bagwell and Biggio led club. Antidote is probably the wrong word. He provided some comic equilibrium that while sometimes annoying was probably well needed overall. Bagwell and Biggio were stoic cliche factories, two guys whose baseball accomplishments I could not respect more. Lima brought fruitcake to the party.

It will be an enduring sports disappointment for me that those late 90s teams never made it to the World Series. Not only were they very good teams, especially 98's team, but they were intensely likable. A miracle could strike and this year's team could catapult to the WS and I'd still be pissed at Pence and Lyon.

subnuclear · « **Reply #88 on:** April 30, 2011, 09:19:01 pm »

Joe Posnanski in SI recently listed the highest lifetime ERAs for pitchers over 125 innings. Lima and Scott Elarton were 4 and 5.

Wandy's line is pretty nice tonight, but didn't see any comments.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #89 on:** April 30, 2011, 09:46:11 pm »

Quote from: subnuclear on April 30, 2011, 09:19:01 pm

Joe Posnanski in SI recently listed the highest lifetime ERAs for pitchers over 125 innings. Lima and Scott Elarton were 4 and 5.

Wandy's line is pretty nice tonight, but didn't see any comments.

Wandy was very impressive tonight.