5/25/07 Brewers (Bush) @ Padres (Maddux): 9:05 PM CDT

[adambr2]

Thought Billy should have been able to beat that out...

 

Is anyone getting absolutely sick of the CONSTANT seatbelt commercials on FSN?

 

We get it. You want us to wear our seatbelts. Pounding it into my head at every single commercial break isn't going to do anything.

[bobskube]

I tried to use reverse psychology on Billy-didn't work. He still can't hit a ball hard unless Brewers are down by 4-plus runs.

[DougJones43]

The strike 3 pitch to Weeks was right on the corner, a perfect pitch. No question that was a good pitch and Weeks deserved to get rung up on it. Have to protect better than that with 2 strikes.

 

I agree that Weeks needs to protect the plate and swing at that pitch with 2 strikes. Still, I think it was off the plate. And Braun was quickly dug in a hole by a couple of pitches that looked like they were a good 5-6 inches off the corner.

[bobskube]

Triple-now pitcher.

[adambr2]

Great game by Gabe.

 

Too bad he'll likely be stranded there on third with 2 outs and the pitcher up.

[Ennder]

I disagree with the statement earlier, If you work the count on Maddux he'll throw balls going for the corner and he'll work his way out of the game after 6 since he only has a 90-100 pitch count. When you swing at the early pitches you are playing right into his hands and you let him go deep into the game.

[adambr2]

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I agree that Weeks needs to protect the plate and swing at that pitch with 2 strikes. Still, I think it was off the plate. And Braun was quickly dug in a hole by a couple of pitches that looked like they were a good 5-6 inches off the corner.

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I'll go back and take a look on DVR, but I sure haven't noticed anything from Maddux that was 5-6 inches off the plate and called a strike.

[Schlitz001]

I saw Maddux work himself into a larger strike zone. He painted the corner and got a strike call and then threw a little further outside, but in the same area and got another strike call.

 

edit: For reference I am talking about Braun's AB.

[Ennder]

We must have 2 of the worst throwing catchers in the NL. There are plenty of noddle arms in the AL playing for their bats but I think Miller throws even worse than Estrada at this point.

 

Of course Giles was out there.

[pitchleague]

yeah, those pitches sure looked like strikes to me.

 

Teams sure are having a field day with Miller behind the plate.

 

Not looking all that great thus far.

[DougJones43]

I'll go back and take a look on DVR, but I sure haven't noticed anything from Maddux that was 5-6 inches off the plate and called a strike.

 

They sure look that way to me. I might be a little bit biased though... http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[And That]

Anyone else think that Bush might be better in a bullpen role? I think he's a little better SP than Vargas, but if Vargas were actually skipped and everyone else (including Gallardo) pitched on regular rest, the bullpen problem would be solved.

[bobskube]

If we stop the bleeding here, I see us having a big 6th.

[Ennder]

Bush got lucky with that pitch..

 

 

Astros down 4-1, Cubs down 3-0.

 

I still say Bush has pitched better than Vargas this year, Vargas has had everything bounce his way and nothing has bounced Bush's way and both have pitched like a #4 or #5 overall.

[bobskube]

the bleeding continues.

[Schlitz001]

With the rate that Bush usually throws strikes he would be a good fit for the bullpen, not to mention he started his career in the bullpen.

[DougJones43]

Anyone else think that Bush might be better in a bullpen role? I think he's a little better SP than Vargas, but if Vargas were actually skipped and everyone else (including Gallardo) pitched on regular rest, the bullpen problem would be solved.

 

Off the top of my head, I seem to remember that Bush's worst inning is the 1st inning. Historically, he usually get stronger as the game wears on. I'm not sure the bullpen would be a good move for a pitcher like that.

[bobskube]

Every grounder they hit gets through...they are not really doing much.

 

That's baseball.

[Ennder]

Blame that hit on the managers, Adrian is not a pull hitter, you cannot put that shift on him or he'll just kill you. Without the shift thats a double play.

[adambr2]

I'm seeing Bush get the same corner calls that Maddux is getting. I just don't see any disparity.

[Schlitz001]

I know we have to face Peavy on Sunday. Are we facing Chris Young on Saturday?

[DougJones43]

 Dave Bush (2004-2006) <span style="text-decoration:underline">Opp. OPS</span> Inning 1 .851 Inning 1-3 .793 Inning 4-6 .695 Inning 7-9 .550 

[bobskube]

I didn't want to revert to this but...Cards lost to DC, Stros down 4-1, Cubs down 3-0.

 

It just makes me fell better.

[Trowekamp]

I am predicting Braun's first hit next inning...

[Ennder]

That was strike 3 without any doubt on the check swing and he ends up walking him instead, I bet it hurts us.

 

edit : yep, horrible call by home plate ump costs us 4 runs and the game.