2009-09-17 Brewers (Bush) at Chicago (Wells) : 1:20 PM CT [Brewers win, 7-4]

[Invader3K]

Sorry, no fancy graphics from me.

 

Lineup, from Haudricourt:

 

2B Felipe Lopez

RF Jody Gerut

LF Ryan Braun

1B Prince Fielder

CF Mike Cameron

3B Mat Gamel

C Mike Rivera

SS Alcides Escobar

RHP Dave Bush

 

Note that Mat Gamel is getting his first start since returning, and Escobar is playing again after a 4 hit game last night. "Mighty" Mike Rivera also getting the nod behind the plate.

 

Game is on FSN and the Brewers Radio Network.

[jhart05]

I don't believe it, Gamel, Escobar, and Rivera, all in the lineup at the same time.

 

I'll believe it when I hear it from Uke, announcing they are actually on the field in the 1st inning.

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[hawing]

Well, I'm glad my selfish decision to have lunch didn't prevent the start of an IGT.

 

Go Brewers! A few of our posters are at today's game and they deserve a nice show.

[hawing]

Seriously, what kind of name is Koyie? For a grownup? much less a male?

[Invader3K]

Wells struggling early. Hope the Brewers can take advantage.

 

Gamel pops up to kill the inning. Darn it. Having a bat in his hands and standing in a real live batter's box was probably an almost new sensation for him...

[hawing]

Yeah, it's hard to hate on Mat given the opportunities he's had to be in live at-bats lately.

[joepepsi]

Ueck has said a couple times Gamel, Escobar, and Rivera will be playing A LOT from now until the end of the season....did Macha say something about this in the pre-game? bob sounds like it's a policy change, not just an idle comment.

[hawing]

I noticed his comments too, but I missed the pre-game, so I don't know.

[hawing]

How about some two out magic, Jody?

 

Edit: Like that! http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[SeriesFinale]

Still following these games was made worth it by being able to witness a Jody Gerut grand slam.

[beno78]

How about some two out magic, Jody?

The TV guys were talking about "deuces wild" just before that grandslam. They took a shot of the scoreboard... 2-2 count, 2 outs #22 at bat. Nice foreshadowing.

[hawing]

Just got back to the computer and barely missed Bob's call of the Prince triple. I'm looking forward to seeing/hearing how Meltdown Bradley played that.

 

Edit: Now that I see Bush gave up two more runs with two outs...it makes me wonder, again, how one develops the ability to "finish the job," for lack of a better term. Whether it's difficulty getting the 3rd out in an inning (due to pitching and/or fielding woahs), a pitcher giving up a hit or walk after an 0-2 count on a hitter, or a team's offense scoring a bunch of runs early and then shutting down, the Brewers seem to have a hard time 'finishing the job.' I wonder what can be done to correct that.

[trwi7]

Just got back to the computer and barely missed Bob's call of the Prince triple. I'm looking forward to seeing/hearing how Meltdown Bradley played that.

He was racing towards CF to cut it off and it went right under his glove. Belly flop slides are fun. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[stalton]

You know its bad when even our announcers make fun of Bradley

[hawing]

You know its bad when even our announcers make fun of Bradley

You know it's bad when Jim Powell - who seems reasonably gentlemanly to me - only refers to him as Meltdown Bradley.

Well, that's a play I'll definitely have to check on the replay (assuming there is one tonight).

[stalton]

You know its bad when even our announcers make fun of Bradley

You know it's bad when Jim Powell - who seems reasonably gentlemanly to me - only refers to him as Meltdown Bradley.

Well, that's a play I'll definitely have to check on the replay (assuming there is one tonight).

To make matters worse, Bradley after getting on base the next inning, called time out and then proceeded to run off the field and took himself out for no apparent reason. Brian and Rock and still ripping MB a new one.

[Invader3K]

Wow, that's bizarre. Have they said what the reasoning was?

 

I heard Uecker joking about how much Bradley "loves" the Cubs fans earlier. Amusing stuff.

[davego]

12 baserunner over 17 outs for Dave. Seems like a lot of work.

[bucks2281]

I was in class, checked my phone for the score, and I about fainted when I saw Jody Gerut hit a grand slam. Watching this game, I can't help but to think of what happened 364 days ago at Wrigley -- a day that looks a lot like today. That was the bane of my Brewers existence.

[Buckylovesbeer]

Nothing like checking the score at work and finding out we are beating the cubs......then driving home to catch the 9th. Great stuff!

[hawing]

Jo-dy Ger-ut (clap clap clap-clap-clap)!

 

This'll make the trip to MP tomorrow night a little happier, despite the apparent SP choice of Narveson.

[crewcrazy]

Hey, a winning road trip.

 

Nice to split the series with the Cubs, but it sure would've been nice to take the series. I still have hopes of catching the Cubs for second place, slim as they may be.

[sgtcluels]

First trip to Wrigley, boy is it kind of a dump. I know it's historic, but well, it could use a serious facelift to make things not so crappy.

[hawing]

First trip to Wrigley, boy is it kind of a dump. I know it's historic, but well, it could use a serious facelift to make things not so crappy.

Used the men's "facilities," did you? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif