7/6/08 Pirates (Duke) at Brewers (Suppan), 1:05 CT

[Yeti73]

I still can't get over that double steal.

 

Soup is almost to 80 pitches. Grrrrr. This was such a promising afternoon after the Hall single. Duke doesn't have his best stuff either so we need to take a few more pitches and keep working it.

[cruiserx43]

Although I am not the biggest fan of the CC trade, just watching the Brewers #2 pitcher get worked can really change someone's mind.

[hurricanecrush]

I still can't get over that double steal.

It really didn't matter because a couple pitches later Kendall hit a one hopper back to the mound that would have been an inning ending double play anyway.

 

[SeriesFinale]

This ain't over

 

Could be a 14-12 final today

[crewcrazy]

Back-to-back doubles to start off an inning are cool. Nice piece of hitting, Corey.

 

Stetter getting loose...I imagine it's too early for a double switch, so Stetter might only pitch one inning.

[Bruce Ciskie]

Both bullpens are active. Always a fun thing to see in the third inning.

[SeriesFinale]

It would blow my mind if Suppan pitches three innings, gives up six runs, and still gets the win.

 

I mean, I'd be happy, but absolutely gobsmacked.

[berniebrewer4life]

Hooray Bill Hall!

[splitterpfj]

I'm glad we'll hit last today.

[TooLiveBrew]

It really didn't matter because a couple pitches later Kendall hit a one hopper back to the mound that would have been an inning ending dp.

 

That doesn't matter relative to being upset that Yost would call for the double steal.

 

What a day for the bats!

[crewcrazy]

It would blow my mind if Suppan pitches three innings, gives up six runs, and still gets the win.

 

I mean, I'd be happy, but absolutely gobsmacked.

Starters have to go 5 for a win, don't they?

Billy ties it up...this is going to be a repeat of that Rockies/Marlins game.

[Trowekamp]

Doesn't make sense to me why Stetter is up in the pen.. why isn't McClung pitching today since CC will be starting tomorrow http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Bruce Ciskie]

Stetter getting loose...I imagine it's too early for a double switch, so Stetter might only pitch one inning.

 

Well, that's not a problem now. Unless Pittsburgh gets a double play, Stetter will be free to pitch two innings, in all likelihood.

 

Yay. No double play. No more Suppan. What a great inning!

[berniebrewer4life]

I'm glad we'll hit last today.

Same here. While i don't expect this to get Rockies/Marlins bad, this could be a high scoring game at the end.

[PeaveyFury]

Good call here Ned. Soup doesn't have it, and let's pounce on the opportunity.

[moofnelson]

It would blow my mind if Suppan pitches three innings, gives up six runs, and still gets the win.

 

I mean, I'd be happy, but absolutely gobsmacked.

SF, the starter has to go 5 innings to qualify for a win.

[SeriesFinale]

crewcrazy wrote:

Starts have to go 5 for a win, don't they?

You're absolutely right

I guess I was just somewhat surprised that he's not going to get the loss, although a two-run deficit at home doesn't seem like much the way the Crew's playing lately.

[brewtank34]

Gotta applaud Yost on this move...Also want to applaud Yost for not going with his normal Sunday line-up. With the amount of fans coming to the park today, you can't put in a B squad. Way to go Yost...you're starting to manage like a big league manager!!!!

[Bruce Ciskie]

Good call here Ned.

 

Nitpicking here, yes, but let's not give the manager too much credit for this. You'd have to be a complete moron to leave Suppan in the game with how he was pitching.

[mls4]

If we get Sabathia, any chance that it is Suppan that goes to the bullpen? He is the worst starter at this point.

[Yeti73]

Impressive performance today by the starting pitchers. A combined 6.1 IP, 12 Runs (and counting for Duke), 4 HRs and 140 pitches.

[trwi7]

Jeff Suppan's ERA on June 14th: 3.68

 

Jeff Suppan's ERA on July 6th: 4.71

 

Way to go you scrub!

[SeriesFinale]

Normally with an IDP by a PH I think, "Well, jeez, the pitcher could've done that," but in this case I'm glad to see Suppan sitting. He just hasn't had it as of late.

[Trowekamp]

Nitpicking here, yes, but let's not give the manager too much credit for this. You'd have to be a complete moron to leave Suppan in the game with how he was pitching.

Well there is plenty of this the other way so I think it balances out nicely.

 

[bullox]

Hope you like Nashville, Joe Dillon.