2011-05-04 Brewers (Estrada) at Braves (Hanson) - Game 1 - 3:10 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 8-3]

[Funketown]

I think I heard an estimate of 3,500 fans. That's ridiculous!

[trwi7]

Maybe the Brewers could spring for a ticket for Estrada so he can watch Greinke pitch from the stands?

 

Seriously, though, I'm sure if he wants to stick around and watch the second game, he can probably sit in the dugout and it won't be a big deal.

That's what I would guess is the worst case scenario. Just let him sit in the stands and watch.

 

[Invader3K]

The announced attendance will still be 10k plus, which will be plain hilarious.

[TuesdaysWithRillo]

Anyone listening to the Braves feed with Jim Powell? He's made some Uecker references already and it's some pretty funny stuff. I heart Powell.

[trwi7]

Hmm, it seems Bill knows the difference between a misjudged fly ball and a great catch for every team except the Brewers.

[BuckyBrewer61]

Hmm, it seems Bill knows the difference between a misjudged fly ball and a great catch for every team except the Brewers.

Or he just knows who signs his paychecks. You can tell when he's fighting to bite his tongue on poor plays/ABs by the Brewers as well.

[Oxy]

Is Marco allowed to hang out in the dugout with his teammates for game 2 or does is it a MLB rule that he HAS to leave once he's optioned?

I believe the rule is that if he gets credited with the win in game one he gets to stay in the dugout. If he gets a no-decision he can hang out in the bullpen or the clubhouse if he likes. If he gets the loss he's gotta hit the road.

[Raw Biz]

It really looks like there's a small strike zone today.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Is Marco allowed to hang out in the dugout with his teammates for game 2 or does is it a MLB rule that he HAS to leave once he's optioned?

I believe the rule is that if he gets credited with the win in game one he gets to stay in the dugout. If he gets a no-decision he can hang out in the bullpen or the clubhouse if he likes. If he gets the loss he's gotta hit the road.

It does really suck for him if he has to leave, especially if he gets the win. Thanks for the win Marco, now get out of here and get on that plane to Nashville. Rough business.

[PrinceEatMeat]

There we go Craig!

[BuckyBrewer61]

Did Brian just say Roenicke wants to get Kotsay in the lineup twice a week? WHY? Seriously, explain why you would do that when you have a potential all-star RF already.

[Oxy]

It really looks like there's a small strike zone today.

Yeah. Pitch two to Freeman was definitely a strike (ball two). Pitch three was questionable (strike one). I guess it evened out.

[MillerParkSouth]

Because Ron Roenicke is a terrible, terrible manager.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Did Brian just say Roenicke wants to get Kotsay in the lineup twice a week? WHY? Seriously, explain why you would do that when you have a potential all-star RF already.

Maybe for now while Hart is getting back in shape, but no way will Hart sit once he's 100% ready to go. We can back it off to twice a month then, or preferably not at all.

[brewers19]

It really looks like there's a small strike zone today.

It's erratic.

 

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[PrinceEatMeat]

C'mon Rickie. That's a common sense play. Wake up.

[Raw Biz]

And our defense continues to hurt us...

[chuckiehacks]

But we have the fewest errors in the league!

[Yeti73]

This inning is starting to feel like Yo's 6th inning from Monday...

[Raw Biz]

That was easily strike 3! This ump is awful.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Really hating this strike zone today. All over the place.

[Funketown]

That strike three was horrible, but at least they got the fielder's choice at home. Gameday has that as a borderline meatball.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Idk why they had the contact play on with the pitcher running, but I'll take it. And then McCann gets a hit anyway. So Rickie cost us one run so far.

[Raw Biz]

Yeah this inning should have been over with Chipper...twice.

[Raw Biz]

Estrada should be credited with 5 outs that inning.