2009-06-06 Brewers (Suppan) at Braves (Vazquez): 6:00 PM CDT [Brewers win, 3-0]

[pretendastronaut]

I know a lot of people have been vocal about the sac bunt around here lately, but I just don't see how the stats would back up having a bad hitting pitcher, who can bunt very well, not lay down the sac bunt in that situation.

[jjfanec]

That is not what a loogy is supposed to do. He gets the righty out but gives up a home run and a double to the lefties.

[derflotr]

Man, Gamel's swing really reminds me of Josh Hamilton.

[logan82]

brewcrew7 wrote:

I dont know what was talked about in the last conversation but I am pretty sure this is a totally different situation.

I think the situation was pretty similar. It was probably even with Suppan starting. There is a one in 5 chance.

 

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Assuming average speed and bunting ability, the thresholds for sac bunting are .206 OBP, .132 SLG. 2006-2008 splits for Suppan are .219/.175/.394 as a hitter. Given that he might be slower than average it might be a good idea for him to bunt if the defense was playing normal. The problem is that they and everybody in the stadium was expecting the sac bunt. I have no problem with a sac bunt if there is a chance for a hit. With the defense expecting the bunt, I would think the odds of a ball getting through the infield are much better than normal.

 

The only sac bunting by a pitcher that I like even the slightest bit is when Gallardo bunts. There I am torn between my desire to win my bet with FTJ and the best move to win the game. I wouuld prefer to lose my bet if it means the Brewers win.

[uwmbrewers]

Does anyone know why gamecast doesn't show video clips anymore?

[jjfanec]

5 of Mat's 11 hits have gone for extra-bases. With 4 doubles the people who said he a doubles stroke look spot on.

[Mr QL]

DFA Gerut

 

we get picked off so much

[crewcrazy]

Well Jody finally got on base...hopefully that gets something started for him. Too bad about him getting picked off but at least it's a start. Counsell's had a huge night, too...let's tack on an insurance run or two. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

I keep expecting Counsell to slow down and he hasn't. What a solid year he is putting together.

[jeffy]

Yeah, it is really ridiculous...they are not gonna steal (or should not be), so just wait until the ball leaves the pitchers hand before extending the lead off. Is that really so difficult to do?

[jeffy]

Does anyone know why gamecast doesn't show video clips anymore?

 

MLB's gameday charges a fee for that now, so it is probably related to that.

[crewcrazy]

Atlanta hasn't scored a run in something like 19 straight innings now...remember when the Brewers were going through stretches like that just a couple years ago?

 

Let's tack on some more runs and lock down another win.

[markedman5]

Our bullpen is just crazy good right now. Even righties are only hitting .220 off of Stetter for pete sake.

 

Carlos has just been nasty after his slow start to the year.

[pretendastronaut]

Villy has 17 Ks in his last 9 IPs they said tonight. That's nuts.

[crewcrazy]

Looks like frustration boiling over for Cameron. The good news is that it doesn't look like he touched the ump so he should be fine in terms of a suspension, but Brian Anderson's right in that this could end up costing the Brewers defensively in the 9th.

[Vgmastr]

This home plate umpire has been terrible all night. Now we're stuck with a Braun-Hart-Cat outfield for the 9th.

[Mr QL]

stand up for you guys Macha

 

hopefully they don't suspend Cam for that "bump"

[logan82]

What is with Cameron lately? This is the third game in a row where he was chirping at an umpire.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Don't blame you Cam, but that puts us in a tough spot here.

[logan82]

Crap, Hall in the outfield. Hopefully it is in one of the corners. I am not fond of Hart in center, but at least he plays the outfield.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Hall going to center...I hope the ball avoids him the way it has Gamel the last couple nights.

[Mr QL]

Billy in center? Yikes.

 

Lock it down Trevor

[jeffy]

It's great that Hall is willing to do it, but I don't know that he is the best defensive option in the outfield.

[crewcrazy]

So much for the ball avoiding him. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif At least he didn't hurt himself this time.

 

Two more to go, Trevor. Let's lock it down and earn my fantasy team tons of points.

[Mr QL]

what a play JJ!