2011-04-25 Reds at Brewers - [Brewers lose, 9-5; pre- and post-game audio at tail end of thread]

[pretendastronaut]

April 25 - 7:10 P.M.

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Pitching Matchup

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Bronson Arroyo

2-2 | 4.24

Brewers vs. Arroyo
Arroyo Game Log

Chris Narveson

1-0 | 2.19

Reds vs. Narveson
Narveson Game Log

Starting Lineups

1. 
   
2. CF Drew Stubbs
   
3. RF Jay Bruce
   
4. 1B Joey Votto
   
5. 2B Brandon Phillips
   
6. LF Jonny Gomes
   
7. 3B Miguel Cairo
   
8. C Ryan Hanigan
   
9. SS Paul Janish
   
10. P Bronson Arroyo

1. 
   
2. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
3. CF Carlos Gomez
   
4. LF Ryan Braun
   
5. 1B Prince Fielder
   
6. 3B Casey McGehee
   
7. RF Mark Kotsay
   
8. SS Yuniesky Betancourt
   
9. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
10. LHP Chris Narveson
    

Media Coverage

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Brewerfan Game Chat

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Fan Sites

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[davemakovec]

Pretty good match-up for the Brewers, although it seems like Arroyo always carves up the Brewers. It'd be nice to revisit the Reds, and give them back like they gave in Cincy opening weekend.

[PrinceEatMeat]

The Reds really aren't playing good baseball right now. I like our chances this series. I hope we tear up Arroyo tonight. I also hope Narveson keeps pitching well, because it has been a pleasant surprise so far.

[logan82]

annnnnd we get Kotsay.

[endaround]

How many better options then Kotsay must Melvin give Roenike before he uses one?

[greeg35]

only one solution: take the option away.

[rluzinski]

Hopefully the return of Hart (tomorrow?) means an end to the embarrassment of having Kotsay start regularly AND Gomez batting 2nd. It's just insane that Gomez currently has a .287 OBP and that's only 6 points below his career OBP! Who the hell would think that is a good choice to bet before Braun and Fielder?

 

I know, let it go....... I wish I could.

[Menotti80]

kotsay hasn't been too bad lately. and he has had success against arroyo.

 

it seems like arroyo either owns the brewers or the brewers jump on him early and put up an ugly number.

 

i sure hope it's the latter...

[The Truth]

The only problem is, with this lineup, who bats 2nd? Kotsay? I suppose I would put Lucroy in the 2 spot. Certainly not Betancourt. I agree though that Gomez shouldn't bat 2nd

[olliegjw]

With the current lineup, I would move everyone up a spot and move Gomez to 9th. My second choice would be for Kotsay to hit 2nd. While he isn't an ideal long-term choice in that spot, he is currently getting on-base (.388 OBP).

[StearnsFTW]

With the current lineup, I would move everyone up a spot and move Gomez to 9th. My second choice would be for Kotsay to hit 2nd. While he isn't an ideal long-term choice in that spot, he is currently getting on-base (.388 OBP).

The sick part is I agree Greg.

 

How bad is it when Kotsay is currently the best option (debatably) to hit 2nd. I'd hit Lucroy there personally.

[TerraceReserved]

Is it odd that I feel incredibly confident about our chances of winning when our supposed #5 starter is on the mound? Here's to hoping NarvDog keeps up the good stuff.

[razzzorsharp]

2/3 would be great this series with both Narveson and Estrada going.

[chickinbrickin]

Hopefully the return of Hart (tomorrow?) means an end to the embarrassment of having Kotsay start regularly AND Gomez batting 2nd. It's just insane that Gomez currently has a .287 OBP and that's only 6 points below his career OBP! Who the hell would think that is a good choice to bet before Braun and Fielder?

 

I know, let it go....... I wish I could.

“But Gomez is fast and can steal bases so he has to bat 2nd. A catcher can't hit in the 2 hole Ron. Why would you ever do something smart like that?” -The little devil on RR’s shoulder talking to him as he fills out the line up card.

 

[Mudville9]

Boy would I love to get to Arroyo early and often and destroy the Reds bullpen for the rest of the series. The crew will have to take some pitches for that to happen. I wish Hart was back. Those 6,7,8 hitters are just plain ugly, although they've been playing decent lately. Anyone know when Plush comes back?

[Ennder]

The Brewers are 3-14 against the Reds since the start of last year. Hopefully we can turn that around some because if we can't beat the Reds winning the division is going to be tough.

[ilovebeer]

At least we don't have to face Scott Rolen.

[davemakovec]

kotsay hasn't been too bad lately. and he has had success against arroyo.

Kotsay's success against Arroyo almost certainly dates back to Arroyo's days with the Red Sox, if that gives you any indication of the time frame.

[liveforoctober]

I agree with whomever said 2 out of 3 would be great. If we can get the Reds below .500 it would be a good thing. Hopefully they can go in a mini slump and get frustrated a little bit... tonight's game would be really nice.

[Funketown]

kotsay hasn't been too bad lately. and he has had success against arroyo.

Kotsay's success against Arroyo almost certainly dates back to Arroyo's days with the Red Sox, if that gives you any indication of the time frame.

Not to mention it's mostly from when Kotsay was actually good.

 

Why can't Brandon Boggs be gritty?

[ilovebeer]

Is this a must win game?

[faede2black]

So, just so I know.. you're upset about Mark Kotsay starting. The guy who, after a very slow start is currently riding a .388 obp and has been .500 obp and.929 ops for the last 7 days and .414 obp and .734ops the last 2 weeks.

And you'd prefer.. who? Brandon Boggs?

Really?

Gomez has a .356obp and a .786ops the last week and has looked pretty good lately and absolutely amazing in the field.

Maybe its time to lighten up a little and just enjoy some decent baseball?

[ilovebeer]

That was a nice quick low pitch inning for Chris.

[ilovebeer]

Its always nice getting Votto out, he is a Brewer killer.

[ELCABALLO45]

That camera made it look like Gomez ball was gonna land on Bernie's slide