2009-06-30 Mets (Santana) at Milwaukee (Burns) : 7:05 PM CT [Brewers win, 6-3]

[yount19.u]

Well that's just as good as a grand slam. Another great 2 strike hit for Braun.

[Schlitz001]

I can't wait for the recap of this inning on SC tonight. I hope they play it to Benny Hill theme.

[pebadger]

Now Braun has to buy the ice cream.

[derflotr]

Man, can he hit. Sure, that location and pitch selection on 0-2 is rather predictable, but you've still gotta put a nice swing on it. Very impressive.

[crewcrazy]

Braun is absolutely owning Santana tonight. Screw the triple, the little league grand slam is the most exciting play in baseball. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[jjfanec]

Cubs lose. Cards and Reds down 5. Could be a great night if we can keep this lead.

 

Ryan Braun now 3-3 with 4 RBI's against Santana tonight.

[pebadger]

I was hoping that Fielder chopper would have taken teh big top spin bounce at the last second. Expected it, actually.

[owbc]

That dropped fly ball is going to make for some awesome photos.

[razzzorsharp]

Willie randolph laughing at his former team.

[razzzorsharp]

Burns with another quick inning. It would be huge and unexpected to get 7 from him tonight.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Big inning for Burns. Makes it easier to go to the pen next inning with a quicker hook if needed.

[jjfanec]

Burns did exactly what you need to do after a big inning right there. At 78 pitches through 5 he should be able to get at least one more inning but I would have a pretty short leash since he has not made it past 5 in the majors.

[tyguy20204]

One thing I don't get is how Schroeder can trash the Mets for that play in the outfield, and then just ignore McGehee's play from last night. If anything, McGehee's play was more inexcusable, the grass actually came up underneath Martinez's feet.

[jvrocksaz]

Thanks for making me eat my words thus far Mr. Burns!!!

[razzzorsharp]

I would think this is it for Burns with him leading off the 6th.

[jvrocksaz]

Why do pitchers continue to pitch to Pujols? He has 2 more HR's tonight! 30 on the year! Still 6-3 Giants tho....

[crewcrazy]

I'd like to think Mr. Burns has earned himself a job at least until the All-Star Break. Other than the one bad inning against the Twins, he's outperformed all expectations of him thus far.

 

Of course, it's only been two starts against two teams whose lineups are incredibly scary, but he's been far from an automatic loss at the bottom of the rotation.

[razzzorsharp]

I wonder if the Mets fans are mad about not being to hit this AAAA scrub.

[phxMILWfan]

I know his pitch count is low enough but I don't really agree with keeping Burns in here. He gave you 6 innings 2 runs. Be happy with that and send him back out there next time with the confidence of knowing he had a quality start last time out.

[razzzorsharp]

I wish Hart would do that at least every third game.

[jvrocksaz]

I wonder if the Mets fans are mad about not being to hit this AAAA scrub.

Well us Brewer fans sure know the feeling... We have been beat by our fair share of AAAA pitchers over the years... Seems we do better against the star pitchers!

[phxMILWfan]

Thats not a little base running miscue its a big one. If it's over his head he scores easily. No reason to go half way there.

[razzzorsharp]

I wonder if the Mets fans are mad about not being to hit this AAAA scrub.

Well us Brewer fans sure know the feeling... We have been beat by our fair share of AAAApitchers over the years... Seems we do better against the star pitchers!

It does seem that way, to me as well, but rest assured it's all perception and what we remember.

[crewcrazy]

I imagine (or hope) that the bullpen will fire up once Burns lets somebody on base. He's got a bit of a cushion to work with, but Macha shouldn't hesitate to get someone up if someone gets on, especially to lead off the inning.

[razzzorsharp]

Excellent job Burns!