2011-05-14 Pirates (Karstens) at Brewers (Narveson) - [Brewers win, 8-2; post-game audio at tail end of thread]

[pretendastronaut]

May 14 - 3:10 P.M.

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Pitching Matchup

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Jeff Karstens

2-1 | 3.62

Karstens is doing everything asked as he fills in for Ross Ohlendorf. He lasted just 5 2/3 innings his last time out, but pitched well after first-inning trouble. Pittsburgh has won three of the five games he has started.

Brewers vs. Karstens
Karstens Game Log

Chris Narveson

1-3 | 4.38

Narveson is still winless in five starts since pitching seven scoreless innings against the Cubs in a home victory on April 9. He did pitch well against the Cardinals on Sunday, allowing only two earned runs in six innings.

Pirates vs. Narveson
Narveson Game Log

Starting Lineups

1. 
   
2. CF Andrew McCutchen
   
3. LF Jose Tabata
   
4. 2B Neil Walker
   
5. C Ryan Doumit
   
6. RF Matt Diaz
   
7. 1B Lyle Overbay
   
8. 3B Pedro Alvarez
   
9. SS Ronny Cedeno
   
10. RHP Jeff Karstens
    

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

Media Coverage

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[PrinceEatMeat]

Brewers vs. Pirates - Weeks 4 Counsell 6 Braun 7 Fielder 3 McGehee 5 Kotsay 9 Boggs 8 Lucroy 2 Narveson 1

 

Brutal lineup today. Kotsay and Boggs both starting in the OF. I don't understand why Hart keeps needing days off. He's been back a couple weeks now. And Kotsay in CF again is just terrible. I don't mind Counsell getting the start though.

[hawing]

I was just thinking as I edited the lead post, Sunday lineup on a Saturday (except for Nieves, who I'm now certain to see on the real Sunday).

Maybe they want to keep Corey and Yuni fresh to come off the bench after Karstens plunks someone today? (That sentence is in very dark blue.)

Catch the Pirates, guys.

[crewcrazy]

Boggs is in CF, PEM.

 

I'm glad Roenicke is finally giving him a shot there. At least see what you have while he's on the roster before sending him out again when Morgan is back.

[Vgmastr]

Does Roenicke realize Hart started the All Star Game last season? There's no reason Kostay should be starting more than once a month.

[derflotr]

I thought today may be the day Lucroy or Hart gets up to no. 2. Oh well.

[wibadgers23]

Is that seriously the line-up? Does Hart really need a day off today? We just had one on Thursday. I hope Narveson brings his A game today.

[ELCABALLO45]

Ugh no Hart or Gomez? Ok...

 

Well at least it's Boggs in CF and not Kotsay.

[Funketown]

Outfield FAIL.

 

Maybe Hart does have something lingering.

 

I don't see why Lucroy shouldn't be moved to the 2-hole. Even at his worst he's as good a hitter as Counsell.

[Oxy]

I will be disappointed if both teams stay on the bench today. There will be fireworks, I'm sure of it.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Boggs is in CF, PEM.

 

I'm glad Roenicke is finally giving him a shot there. At least see what you have while he's on the roster before sending him out again when Morgan is back.

Yeah I noticed that after I posted. I guess I was just expecting Roenicke to be dumb and play Kotsay in CF, lol.

[sheetswannabe]

Sending the B team out there today...hopefully Narv is on his game. Just when I thought the defense couldnt get worse.....

[theavrock]

The only thing I don't like is Kotsay playing. Hart ripped a double and had another hard hit ball lat night. Dude is never going to figure it out if he doesn't get consistent AB's.

 

That doesn't even mention the fact that Kotsay is garbage in the field and at the plate.

[derflotr]

Corey Hart vs. Karstens in 20 PA - .105/.150/.158. I still think he should be in the lineup, but Roenicke has a reason for his decision.

[ilovebeer]

It would be nice to have your A lineup in since we have a standing room only crowd today.

[ilovebeer]

Nice job Chris in the first inning.

[rluzinski]

Outfield FAIL.

 

Maybe Hart does have something lingering.

 

I don't see why Lucroy shouldn't be moved to the 2-hole. Even at his worst he's as good a hitter as Counsell.

RR bats his worst non-pitching batter at #2. It's a rule.

[Ennder]

They are just babying Hart some, day game after a night game. I really don't have some issue against it.

[derflotr]

Have the Brewers worn the whites at all this season? The navy is getting old

[Menotti80]

Mcgehee epic fail

[stoutdude04]

Mcgehee epic fail

 

Pitchers win about 7 out of 10 times. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[ilovebeer]

Casey sure has fallen off from last year, I am kind of glad we did not sign him to a long term contract.

[ilovebeer]

Chris looks really shape this afternoon.

[ELCABALLO45]

Kotsay stolen base?!!?

[Oxy]

Wow. The hit and run turns out since Doumit stinks.