08/02/2006 Brewers (Ohka) @ Rockies (Kim) 8:05pm CST

[bobskube]

Who is out there that thinks we can come back today??? Bueller...Bueller???

 

I think that we could make up for Carlos a bit and with our pitching better, I think we could make a run, but the losses of Weeks and Koskie and the pure inablility of Jenkins kills us.

[pebadger]

This game is really a microcosm of the entire season.

 

People get their hopes upthinking a nice win has momentum moving in teh right direction. Then, though it's not horrible pithcing, just enough goes wrong, just enough bad luck strikes and a display of good fundamental execution by the other team puts all the pressure on the Brewers.

 

Then the Brewers find a way to make a borderline big league pitcher look much better than he is and find a way to waste the opportunties they do create by failing in the same fundamental execution department which the other side is using to beat them.

 

Not like there's anything at stake. A chance to move ahead of a rival in teh standings. A chance to pick up a game in teh wildcard and the division. A chance to win a road series. A chance to have things going in the right direction heading into a road series against tehedivision leader.

 

Hope I'm wrong, but I'm guessing the final will be 5-2.

 

Even knowing how all the injuries have really hurt this team, nights like this make you wonder why you even bother getting the least bit invested.

[Riebes24]

Is it just me, or are we due for a comeback road win?

[rluzinski]

I'm sure glad we've gone to the no strikout, all contact lineup. They sure have illustrated the value of just putting the ball in play the last few days.

[bucksman4]

El Caballo's gotta be sitting in his hotel room watching MLB extra innings laughing at this offense without him. They need me, they really need me, he would be saying.

[fondybrewfan]

We will not score any runs this inninghttp://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[bobskube]

Is it me, or has Prince Fielder had horrble luck on hard hit balls this season? It seems every rocket he hits is right at someone and this has happened all season.

[Schlitz001]

I DO miss Rickie Weeks

 

Prince probably needs a day off either way

 

Prediciton for tonight: This will be the shortest IGT of the year

 

EDIT: I see the IGT 10 days ago was shorter than this one already is

[Schlitz001]

My sister's name is Kim and I bet the Brewers couldn't hit her either.

[Riebes24]

I think every single hitter should try to bunt for a hit the next time we face a sinkerballer. It really can't be much less effective. You'd figure there would be 2 or 3 errors in there and a few hits. I'm going to email Ned.

[thablingster]

Our offense has looked pathetic this entire series. Yikes.

[Oldcity]

I hate this offense. It has two threats out of nine hitters.

[pebadger]

After thinking for a bit, I'll stick with my 5 prediction for the Rockies, but maybe I should transfer the '2' prediction for the Crew to the 'Blind Optimism' thread.

[Riebes24]

Those emails are getting ridiculous. What is a rosen bag used for? Give me a friggin break.

 

What's a "sinker?" How many balls does it take to walk a hitter? What's that dark, sticky substance that many players spit?

 

Why does every single broadcast have to be dumbed down to the point of complete ridiculousness?

[rluzinski]

El Caballo's gotta be sitting in his hotel room watching MLB extra innings laughing at this offense without him. They need me, they really need me, he would be saying.

 

I'd take getting Weeks and Koskie back over just Lee right now.

[Riebes24]

Helling getting baby-sealed in his first outing in a while, Hall of Shame style. Hey, congratulations Rick!

 

Well I'm spent. Here's to '07.

[bucksman4]

I'd take getting Weeks and Koskie back over just Lee right now.

 

Yeah, cause we were so good with those guys in the lineup. An offensive force, if you will. Even with them, we're sub .500...what's the difference?

[valpocrewsader]

Ugh, and to make matters worse, it sounds like Utley just extended his hitting streak. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif

[giffted1]

As Ueck would say, "Couple of grandslammers and we're right back in it."

[thablingster]

I'd take two hits in a row at this point, that would be impressive.

[Lil Dummy]

Well, the good news is, Corey Hart is well-rested for the big series in St. Louis.

[Riebes24]

Congrats to TGJ for his first ML RBI.

[giffted1]

D-Bow in for D-Blowout.

[Riebes24]

Schroeder: "I don't think Derrick has ever lost confidence."

 

Well put Bill. I'm sure blowing like 21 saves in like 5 weeks doesn't effect your confidence at all. More bad luck than anything.

[hurricane3184]

atleast Turnbow looked good tonight