2011-07-10 Reds (Willis) at Brewers (Wolf) - [Brewers win 4-3, Counsell walkoff SF]

[pretendastronaut]

Sorry, no time for graphics today, been dealing with stuff and now I'm late to get to the game.

 

Dontrelle Willis, LHP

0-0, -.-- ERA

Willis hasn't started in the Major Leagues since June 29, 2010, but the former 2003 National League Rookie of the Year is making his Reds debut. Willis fills in for Edinson Volquez, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.

 

Randy Wolf, LHP

6-6, 3.72 ERA

Wolf worked seven innings in four straight starts before a stinker on Tuesday, in which he would have been out much earlier than six innings had the Brewers' bullpen been at full strength. He allowed a season-high seven runs.

 

 

Weeks 2B, Gomez CF, Hart RF, Fielder 1B, McGehee 3B, Betancourt SS, Wilson LF, Kottaras C, Wolf P

[theavrock]

I'll get the pissing and moaning started.

 

I know Morgan and Kotsay suck against lefties but I would rather have either in LF with Wilson getting the start at SS

[Funketown]

We're obviously doing our best to try and let Willis settle into the majors again. I always liked watching the D-Train when he was on his game; hopefully he still has that old school leg kick.

[davemakovec]

Dontrelle Willis has been junk for years. It would be really nice for the Brewers to give Randy Wolf some Zack Greinke-level run support. I want to crush the Reds to hold onto a share of first place going into the break.

[owbc]

It's really too bad that Braun is out for this game, I'm sure he would destroy the D-train.

[Mr QL]

I'm sure we'll make Dontrelle look like a Cy Young pither

 

hopefully im wrong and we crush him

[MVP2110]

I'm guessing the usual 8 runs for the Sunday Lineup. Brewers win 8-3 to go into the break on a high note

[umphrey]

Given whats available this is a pretty solid line up choice. I'd rather have Lucroy in there but that probably isn't an option, and maybe move Kottaras somewhere besides 8th but against a lefty it's fine.

[BrewCrewForever]

Willis hasn't been good in years. Hope the Brewers don't make him look like the Willis of old. This lineup does not get me pumped. Hope they prove me wrong.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Wolf could be our best matchup against the Reds...our best lefty. I like our odds today. I could see the D Train melting down at some point...just wonder if our O is patient enough to let it happen.

[pebadger]

Well, if this game is half as exciting as the Women's WC game, it will be a heck of a ballgame. I'll settle for a 10-1 Brewers win.

[umphrey]

Randy Wolf is scaring me so far

[theavrock]

That was ugly but thank god Wilson caught that

[BrewCrewForever]

I hate Gary Darling. What is he looking at?

[Big Ern2440]

I'm not sure he is watching the same game I am.

[BrewCrewForever]

All these extra pitches because the umpire doesn't know what a strike is.

 

When will the robots just take over!

[theavrock]

Are you kidding me? How was that not a swing?

[BrewCrewForever]

Wow, I guess it is the ump show at Miller Park today. These guys are so terrible it is pathetic.

[umphrey]

way to fall asleep on the job ump

[trwi7]

Way to not watch the play you idiot ump.

[stoutdude04]

Rolen swings but it isnt called....nice.

[natronek8780]

And now a no call on a swing, that turns into at least one run. Argh

[Big Ern2440]

After the non - check swing, I don't think any of them are watching. Must be a hottie in the front row.

[BrewCrewForever]

Wolf at almost 30 pitches in the 1st. Looks like we may see Scarpetta today.

[theavrock]

Wolf has not looked sharp, but these umps are pathetic