2009-06-24 Twins (Blackburn) at Brewers (Looper) : 7:05 PM CT [Brewers win, 4-3]

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Twins Territory

[brewerjamie15]

Our daughter did an excellent job at school, so Rachel got 4 tickets to the game! We have seats 439-10-13:16 stop and say hi!

[pretendastronaut]

Take that good mojo with you Jamie!

 

The lineup per TH:

 

2B Craig Counsell

3B Mat Gamel

LF Ryan Braun

1B Prince Fielder

RF Corey Hart

CF Mike Cameron

SS J.J. Hardy

C Jason Kendall

RHP Braden Looper

[Brewtacular]

The game is on TV here which is not a good sign for the Crew since they always lose when I watch. However, fear not, I have class tonight and will not be watching. It is safe to say that the victory is in the bag.

[crewcrazy]

Gamel hitting second is definitely interesting, but his patience lately should serve well there. Please play better defense tonight, Brewers...I don't know if I can handle giving away that many runs again.

[gobrew23]

That's the best looking lineup I've seen in a while, although I wouldn't mind seeing McGehee in there. Hopefully Gamel can continue to hit and keep up his plate discipline.

[BrewCrewForever]

Please play solid defense tonight if nothing else, no more giving runs away.

[Schlitz001]

That's the best looking lineup I've seen in a while.

I agree. I have a good feeling about this game. If Looper can keep it to 3-4 runs within 6-7 innings I think the Brewers will be able to put up enough runs for him and the bullpen will be able to hold the lead.

 

Go team go!

[The Truth]

I like the idea of Gamel hitting in front of Braun, he should see alot of good pitches to hit tonight, provided he doesn't jump at the the first pitch trash he'll inevitably get.

[Schlitz001]

That botched play from Gamel was no where near difficult. It basically bounced right to his glove. He didn't even need to move more than 2 steps.

[Hate those Rodents]

And Schroeder goes at it again ripping Gamel for the error. Why does he despise talented young players so much?

[Schlitz001]

And Schroeder goes at it again ripping Gamel for the error. Why does he despise talented young players so much?

Is this supposed to be in blue or does Rock really hate the most of the starting 9? It IS frustrating watching Gamel blow what should have been an easy play.

[jeffy]

I think I heard Melvin say it'll be McClung starting on Saturday...not sure if that had already been revealed, but I did not see or hear it before this.

[Hate those Rodents]

I am not saying the error wasn't horrible. I am saying that worse players like Kendall/Hall/etc. would not be ragged on like BS did to Gamel. And this one just jumped out to me because he constantly will do it to rookies that are talented. Like he has a vendetta against GOOD young starting players because he wasn't one and the less talented vet should be in there.

[brewdude15]

Uh oh....Dave Bush Pt. 2.

[crewcrazy]

Yeesh...we don't need another starter on the shelf. Hopefully Looper's alright.

 

It'd be really nice to get this game, considering that the Cubs and Cards are both losing at the moment.

[pebadger]

LOB - it's the law.

[rudimen19]

So what's with all the first-pitch swinging tonight? I get that Blackburn is throwing mostly first-pitch strikes, but all these first-pitch outs are resulting in a ridiculously low pitch count for all the hits he has given up. He's only thrown 63 pitches through 5 compared to Looper's 87. Looks like we won't be seeing the Twins bullpen until Nathan.

[bucks2281]

This team makes me want to break stuff. I really have to wonder if Looper got hurt on the line drive.

[jeffy]

This is my fault, right before the HR I told my wife Looper is having a pretty good game.http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif

 

 

[PrinceEatMeat]

I think we're well past needing only one solid starter. We need at least 2. I don't think that's possible unless we trade Gamel or Escobar, which Doug won't, and shouldn't, do. Therefore, I'm pretty sure he won't even bother making a trade unless Parra comes back and dominates to fill one of those spots.

[PrinceEatMeat]

If Suppan has another bad start we will have 4 of our 5 original starters with ERA's above 5.00. THat's how bad it has gotten.

[eanelson4]

I don't understand putting the #8 hitter on base there. Tolbert is batting a robust .165. Throw the ball over the plate and see what happens...

[moofnelson]

I wonder if any starter not named Gallardo will ever pitch through the seventh inning for this team?

[pebadger]

Is it good or bad news that this team has still had only 5 guys make starts this season.

 

Gamel bailed out big time there.