2009-07-16 Brewers (Looper) at Cincinnati (Bailey) : 7:05 PM CT [Brewers win, 9-6]

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[pretendastronaut]

Per TH:

 

C Jason Kendall

2B Craig Counsell

LF Ryan Braun

1B Prince Fielder

3B Casey McGehee

CF Mike Cameron

RF Corey Hart

SS J.J. Hardy

RHP Braden Looper

 

That's the kind of lineup that makes you feel "good" starting the second "half".

[trwi7]

Just ridiculously awful lineups Macha has been running out there. Literally the two worst options to hit at the top of the order he's been using for the past week or so.

[thablingster]

It is big boy time these next few weeks. Prove to Melvin why if the right deal comes along we should be buyers instead of standing pat in the next two weeks.

[TheCrew07]

How is Kendell our best lead off option? That .322 OBP is crazy good I guess, I don't care that he works the counts, I care that he's been grounding into double plays left and right, has a .275 SLG, and generally speaking doesn't do much positive at the plate. Good to see that Gamel is sitting on the bench as well... I guess it's too much to ask not to waste service time... I think I'm just going to go bury my head in a minor league so I don't get upset about this stuff anymore.

[razzzorsharp]

So it begins again with the 1-2 in this lineup.

[derflotr]

Braden Looper is on pace to absolutely shatter his single-season HR allowed total. In two previous years of starting he's allowed 22 and 25. This year he's already allowed 22. Frightening.

[crewcrazy]

Nice play to end the inning, but they were probably lucky that it was such a slow runner. Braun's throw wasn't all that great, but at least Kendall was able to snag it and run over for the tag in time.

[derflotr]

I cannot believe neither Kendall or Counsell were bunting. I just don't get it.

[crewcrazy]

I think it's safe to say the Home Run Derby didn't mess up Prince's approach at the plate. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[derflotr]

HR or bust Brewers. Atta Prince.

 

HR #23 allowed by Looper. Ugh.

[brewdude15]

Braden Looper is on pace to absolutely shatter his single-season HR allowed total. In two previous years of starting he's allowed 22 and 25. This year he's already allowed 22. Frightening.

Make that 23...

[logan82]

Have Haudricourt or McCalvy asked Macha why Kendall is leading off? It isn't like Kendal is only slightly worse than the next hitter. He is no question our worst hitting starter. I could see a reasonable arguement for anybody else hitting lead off actually(Counsell against RHP only).

 

I admit I have never been really happy with the Macha signing, but I really didn't expect much either. I thought he would be just another manager and so far we traded good lineup/bench management for good pitcher management. I don't want Macha fired or anything like that because the next guy is likely to do something else dumb also so I doubt it would make much difference.

[derflotr]

The no-bunting philosophy is really paying off.

[brewdude15]

Wonderful camerawork there.

[Schlitz001]

Excellent defense by Craig Counsell.

[owbc]

Considering the way the bottom of the order has been hitting lately, walking both Braun and Fielder with no outs will probably yield less runs than pitching to both of them.

[jjfanec]

The no-bunting philosophy is really paying off.

Do you want the Brewers to bunt anytime they get someone on base? I see bunting when down by one, but early in game I guess I just dont think it is that advantageous. Now I know tonight is perfect night for the we need to bunt more crowd, with the double-play balls, but I have heard from many on this board that statistics show the bunt is not as effective as just letting a guy swing away.

[ClubLevel]

nice JJ & looper. keep the line moving (god i hate that phrase, lol)

[hawing]

/rubbing eyes/ Is this a rally? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

 

Edit: Woah, 3 hits for the Loop? Nice. Real nice.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Braden Looper with 3 hits?! That's amazing! Better than most of the guys on our team have been doing lately. He doubled his season hit total in one game.

[owbc]

Wow, we actually plated the walks with hits from the bottom of the order. Impressive.

[Schlitz001]

It probably helps that the hitters at the bottom of the order are better than the ones at the top (1,2).

[PrinceEatMeat]

Don't look now, but Kendall has been on base 3 times as the leadoff hitter. He's sure making Macha look good this game.

[derflotr]

The no-bunting philosophy is really paying off.

Do you want the Brewers to bunt anytime they get someone on base? I see bunting when down by one, but early in game I guess I just dont think it is that advantageous. Now I know tonight is perfect night for the we need to bunt more crowd, with the double-play balls, but I have heard from many on this board that statistics show the bunt is not as effective as just letting a guy swing away.

 

I like the bunt when dead ground-ball prone bats (another Kendall hit, nice timing on this argument) are at the plate with the best hitters on the team waiting in the on-deck circle.