07/25/2006 Pirates (Snell) @ Brewers (Sheets) 7:05 CST

[Bruce Ciskie]

Daron: "It's exciting."

 

Yeah, Daron. I'm giddy to get Tony Graffanino in here. He's going to make such a difference in our bullpen.

[tomwopat]

The ribbon board at Miller Park now features WHIP and OPS. I think I'm an official fan.

[fondybrewfan]

5 hits in 2 innings and 1 run, ill take it, could be a lot worse, hsitrocially Sheeter settles down after teh first couple so I am eager to see how the next couple innings go

[JoeH33]

Hopefully Ben can settle down. These first two innings haven't been all that impressive.

[adambr2]

Apparently our bats have not forgotten who is on the mound and are preparing to go into MIA mode as is the tradition.

[crewcrazy]

Ian Snell has faced the minimum 6 batters through 2 innings. Bad baserunning, iffy defense, no solid contact...yeah, this is a Ben Sheets start.

[Bruce Ciskie]

Look out. Sheets is starting to find that curveball.

[tomwopat]

sheets seems to be fidgeting on the mound, and his pithes are consistently in the 80's.

 

but 1 run, ill take that.

[cruiserx43]

That last breaking pitch sounded nasty according to Jim.

[adambr2]

That's more like it...have a seat, Burnitz...

 

Okay, let's get some runs in the 3rd....we got Miller, um, Barnwell, and uh, Sheets coming up.

 

Okay, let's get some runs in the 4th!

[bucksman4]

Are these the same ol Brewers who don't score any runs when #15 is out there? We'll see...

[adambr2]

Is anyone watching on TV? Does Sheets really look bad? Throwing in the 80's, really???

 

Yeesh...that's a bit worrisome. No point in him even returning if he can't pitch like Ben Sheets.

[jakesdaddio]

1-2-3 inning here. The bottom of this lineup reminds me of last year.

[Bruce Ciskie]

Boy. Barnwell ripped the cover off that one.

[cruiserx43]

Jiminy Christmas Barnell, can't you please execute a bunt?

[Riebes24]

He doesn't look bad at all. His command is definitely not 100 percent, and his velocity might be slightly down. His curve has looked outstanding at times, which is the most encouraging thing for me. All in all, he looks pretty damn close to the old Ben Sheets.

[adambr2]

Good grief Barnwell. You know this is the last game you'll ever play for the Brewers, right? At least have some pride and TRY to HIT the ball.

[Riebes24]

I have to say, I've missed that curve ball dearly. Atta boy Benny.

[adambr2]

Nice, quick inning, just what the doctor ordered.

[fondybrewfan]

Well that inning is just what the doctor ordered, now lets get some runs!!!

[jakesdaddio]

By the way, is Jason Bay really 6-6 in this series? Reminds me of Kirby Puckett back in '91.

[JoeH33]

How about we get Benny some runs!

[fondybrewfan]

great minds think alike

[jakesdaddio]

I am sick of making terrible pitchers look like Clemens!

[jakesdaddio]

Why are we so inconsistant when it comes to our approach at the plate from night to night? It drives me crazy!!