9/13/08 Brewers (Parra) at Phillies (Hamels): 2:55 PM CDT

[trwi7]

Braun is just absolutely wretched right now.

[thablingster]

Karros just said Braun is lost at the plate right now. He's not wrong, although he could say that about every Brewer other than Hardy, Cameron, or Kendall right now.

[pebadger]

Where have you gone Ryan Braun. Brewer Nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

 

All we need is one spark and this could turn around, even for just a game.

[thablingster]

Well, more poor execution by the Brewers.

[trwi7]

Karros just said Braun is lost at the plate right now. He's not wrong, although he could say that about every Brewer other than Hardy, Cameron, or Kendall right now.

cameron has a .376 OPS in September. That definitely qualifies as lost.

[Brewcrewin07]

Once Braunie gets it going again, the rest of the lineup will follow suit. He's the key.

[thablingster]

cameron has a .376 OPS in September. That definitely qualifies as lost.

Well, I guess that really is how bad it has been that a guy with a .376 OPS doesn't seem horrible compared to his teammates, although Cameron's September numbers are woefully awful. Man, where have I been? I think I was basing my judgment on Cam's OPS of 1.200 in August, lol.

[FidoMcCokefiend]

Once Braunie gets it going again, the rest of the lineup will follow suit. He's the key.

I for one will enjoy when the team indeed gets it going.

 

Next April.

[sauveb]

The 6th inning was an excellent example of some fine at bats.

[JET15]

Is there anyway to turn all of my text blue as a default? It's hard not to want to write something sarcastic all of the time about this team right now. It's the only way to cope

[Bring Back the Stein]

Death rattle. Goodbye Brewers 2008. I tried to be a good fan, really I did.

[naivin]

Is it just me, or is Corey Hart 0-3 without taking a single strike? I believe he has made 3 outs (well actually 4 since one was a double play), swinging once at the first pitch and twice on 2-0 counts. Very nice.

[sauveb]

Let's look for a silver lining. I'll start. The bullpen hasn't blown a game since Tuesday.

[naivin]

I believe most double headers are split, so teh percentages say we have a decent shot at a win tomorrow.

[B2k1121]

I believe most double headers are split, so teh percentages say we have a decent shot at a win tomorrow.

I would tend to disagree.

[brains and braun]

We absolutely MUST win one in Philly. Even that might not be enough with the Astros in the mix too. Cmon Brewers! Even if we aren't gonna win today, let's bust out of this thing.

[dlk9s]

I believe most double headers are split, so teh percentages say we have a decent shot at a win tomorrow.

I saw a stat on ESPN that today is the most double headers since 1980. There were 6 on that day back then, with the visiting team sweeping 4. So, I guess if you want to lump tomorrow in with today and call it a weekend of double headers, we have a chance!

[FidoMcCokefiend]

From 94% odds to make the playoffs with 23 games remaining, to finishing the season potentially in 4th in the WC standings.

 

This franchise is a train wreck.

[pebadger]

The percentages also say teh Brewers will make the playoffs, but how many of us are really putting faith in those numbers at this moment? Other than against STL, the Brewers have been not only beaten by 'good' teams after the AS break, they've been *destroyed*.

 

The real kick in the groin if the Brewers lose out on the psotseason won't be getting beat by the good teams that have consistently demonstrated that they deserve it, it will be the fact that the Brewers may well be mathmatically eliminated at home by the Pittsburgh Pirates, or may look back at next weekends Cinci series as a backbreaker.

[thablingster]

We should really let some of the young guys play tomorrow. It could only help at this point.

[JET15]

Let's look for a silver lining. I'll start. The bullpen hasn't blown a game since Tuesday.

OK, nice hit by Escobar. That's all I've got

[sauveb]

Silver lining #2. Torres is rested well enough to save both games tomorrow.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Braun with his bad obliques looks like Hardy was with the bad shoulder. He just can't be healthy.

[thablingster]

Carlos Villanueva really saved the bullpen today. McClung and Dillard can pitch again tomorrow, and I'd imagine we see Shouse and Coffey for an inning a piece here.

[thablingster]

Hooray, DiFelice. You can pitch 2 innings!