2009-07-14 All-Star Game : 7:05 PM CT [AL wins, 4-3]

[crewcrazy]

Eh, Cardinals fans have beef with the Cubs, not the entire city of Chicago. The booing was probably more political, which is disappointing, regardless of political ideology.

 

Even though the camera crew botched the taping of the first pitch, it looked like it was good, judging from the mechanics. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif With the fist pump we can only assume he at least didn't bounce it.

[bacon06]

The stupid, smug smirk Ken Rosenthal always has on his face makes it hard for me to believe anything he says.

[crewcrazy]

Not a good start...seems like Lincecum might be nervous, and it doesn't help that Pujols is booting balls at first.

[razzzorsharp]

GAME OVER.

 

(Let's go Braun)

[dlk9s]

I don't blame Pujols for committing that error. It can't be easy to field with the weight of an entire city on his back.

[hawing]

I wish I could stay to comment more tonight, but I have to mention a few things:

 

Starting lineups: How long was that Pujols ovation/lovefest? I know Brewers fans gave it up similarly for Big Richie, but Joe Buck wasn't encouraging us to do it.

 

Boos: Not sure who got more, Braun or the President. I'm afraid I'm not surprised either way.

 

First pitch: Did they decide not to show the ball being caught in case the President totally missed the plate?

 

National anthem: I don't even have music training like craigharmann, but I thought the same thing - "did she just change keys?"

 

Awesome showing by Lincecum and Pujols in the top of the first: I'll say nothing.

 

Edit: And I still can't believe no Madison station is carrying the radio broadcast of this game. That is disappointing.

[jjfanec]

You had to know Obama would come in the booth when Braun was up. This inning has been quite the Obama love fest. I am not sure of the announcers even know what is going on in the game.

 

I dont know if they even mentioned David Wright when he was batting and when he got his hit.

[bucksbeat]

Obama: "We're out of money..."

 

 

lol

[brewdude15]

Why'd it have to be Molina to get those 2 runs in?

 

 

Oh well, at least its tied. Fielder up now to pinch hit.

 

 

 

And he gets a double! Nice work Prince! Question is....who comes out, now?

[bucksbeat]

PRINCE! w00t!

[SeriesFinale]

Well, Prince has officially had the best All-Star Week of anyone

[crewcrazy]

Prince pinch hitting in the 2nd? Boo.

 

Prince bringing in the go-ahead run? Yay. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[jjfanec]

Way to go Prince! Solid line drive ground rule double to opposite field for the NL lead. Braun hit his right on the nose as well.

[razzzorsharp]

Nice showing Prince. Great couple days for you. Now get on a plane or whatnot and go home.

[Point Beer Is Best]

Why'd it have to be Molina to get those 2 runs in?

 

 

Oh well, at least its tied. Fielder up now to pinch hit.

 

 

 

And he gets a double! Nice work Prince! Question is....who comes out, now?

I think he was just in to pinch-hit. With four 1B's, I think his night is over. I can't see them taking Pujols out.

 

EDIT: Unless you were talking about the pitcher. Nevermind

[razzzorsharp]

Prince is done for the night.

[brewdude15]

I was originally talking about where Fielder plays now. Sucks he only gets one at-bat, but at least it was a productive one.

 

 

Interesting Manuel went with the hometown closer to pitch the 3rd inning.

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

Yeah, i too was pretty disappointed by the boos of the President. I was certainly was not a fan of President Bush, but gave him a big ovation when he threw out the first pitch in Milwaukee. Politics aside, hosting the President of the United States in your city is a huge honor.

 

Solid second inning for the NL. Great to see Prince drive in the go-ahead run. Maybe this puts Hoffman in position to get the save? What other NL closers are on the pitching staff?

[uecker9]

Hawing , if you're around the game is on 100.5 FM. And ah, oh yeah...PRINCE!

[hawing]

Well, Prince showed the FOX audience that he can do more than hit dingers. I'm pleased by that.

 

Edit: Thanks, uecker9. I keep forgetting about 100.5. I've already got Gameday Audio on, though.

[derflotr]

K-Rod will probably close it...maybe he's saving Santana or Haren for late in the game?

[brewdude15]

Maybe this puts Hoffman in position to get the save? What other NL closers are on the pitching staff?

K-Rod, Bell, and CoCo

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

Yeah, with 4 1st basemen on the NL roster, it wasn't realistic for Prince to get multiple ABs. I'm just thankful he was the first sub used in a high importance situation, and Prince delivered. Nothing worse that a 2-out, nobody on, down 7-3 AB late in the game.

 

Hopefully Braun gets a hit in his second ab

[Point Beer Is Best]

Heath Bell is on the roster as well. He was on Rome today and said he would be "tickled pink" if he got to set up Hoffman one more time.

 

 

Anyone else surprised that Bill Hohn is not one of the umpires tonight? There are certainly enough coaches on hand for him to eject. His mustache is certainly All-Star worthy.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/images/official_info/umpires/y2008/3049.jpg

[uecker9]

I'm hoping Nelly gets in this game.