2011-09-19 Brewers (Narveson) at Cubs (Coleman) - [Brewers lose, 5-2]

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September 19 - 7:05 P.M.

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90-63

67-86

Pitching Matchup

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Chris Narveson

10-7, 4.40

Narveson was skipped in the rotation due to two off-days this past week. He pitched two scoreless innings in relief on Wednesday. His last start was Sept. 8, when he allowed six earned runs in 5 2/3 innings against Philadelphia.

Cubs vs. Narveson
Narveson Game Log

Casey Coleman

2-8, 7.06

Coleman had an abbreviated outing in his last start. He was pulled after giving up six runs over 3 2/3 innings against the Reds. He's winless in his last six starts and has a 6.82 ERA in that stretch.

Brewers vs. Coleman
Coleman Game Log

Starting Lineups

1. 
   
2. Corey Hart RF
   
3. Nyjer Morgan CF
   
4. Ryan Braun LF
   
5. Prince Fielder 1B
   
6. Rickie Weeks 2B
   
7. Casey McGehee 3B
   
8. Jerry Hairston SS
   
9. Jonathan Lucroy C
   
10. Chris Narveson LHP

1. 
   
2. Starlin Castro SS
   
3. Darwin Barney 2B
   
4. Aramis Ramirez 3B
   
5. Jeff Baker RF
   
6. Alfonso Soriano LF
   
7. Marlon Byrd CF
   
8. Carlos Pena 1B
   
9. Geovany Soto C
   
10. Casey Coleman RHP
    

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Wishes finally fulfilled

Jerry at shortstop

[PrinceEatMeat]

Roenicke almost had it. Green at 3B and it would've been the ideal lineup for the first time all year.

[Yeti73]

Interesting to see that during that bad stretch, Coleman has actually lowered his ERA.

 

I'll be there tonight a few rows back of FR Amy. We're 0-1 in games I've seen at MP South this year, so hopefully we can turn it around.

[hawing]

Don't let up, Brewers. 1-0 for Monday, since you can't control what STL or anyone else does.

[Glennron]

So is this a one time thing or maybe more of a permanent change if Hairston does well (ie goes 2-4 or something.) At least now we can't say it's been more than a month since Yuni didn't start a game.

[Invader3K]

Knock Coleman around and get a win, Brewers. May as well continue the winning streak!

[sdcheezhd]

Roenicke resting Yuni so he'll be at peak form for the playoffs.

[FVBrewerFan]

McGehee is a Cub killer, even this year if my memory is any good. So I don't mind him starting vs the Scrubs. Besides, I've given up expecting any significant amount of playing time for Green- it's just not going to happen this year.

[theavrock]

.849 OPS for McGehee. Even better than his career against them.

Only 135 AB's but still.

[derflotr]

Even if McGehee isn't the player he once was every player has a hot streak in them. Even Yuni. I'm just hoping it happens before the end of the season.

[Funketown]

This just shows us that Roenicke thinks the lead is insurmountable. He wants to rest Yuni so he can be fresh for the playoffs. I'm not sure whether or not this should be in blue.

[young guns]

STL with 2 in the first. Is it wrong that I'm cheering for STL so we can clinch at home?

[dlk9s]

I vote for a sweep of the Cubs combined with the Classies winning tonight and sweeping the Mets. That way, the Brewers can clinch at home. To further that ideal situation, Gallardo makes quick work of the Marlins so we clinch with a win, rather than seeing the Cards lose while the Brewers are still playing.

[Jofis11ep]

I know this isn't too relevant to the Brewers, but the Red Sox have given up three runs in the first to Baltimore - still one out. If they loses tonight, they will only be 1 game up on the Rays. How unbelievably awesome would it be if the Rays overtook the Sox?!

[ttsather]

I would like to win the division as quickly as possible. Paranoia, it's a fickle thing.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Yeah, I wanna clinch ASAP. It would be nice to clinch at home, but I just want us to win games. I also don't want the Cards to make the playoffs though, so they can lose for that reason too. And also, yeah I would love to see the Sox miss the playoffs. Although the Yankees not making it would be better, but that won't happen.

[FoxyFoxes]

Green at 3rd would have made it perfect. This is good enough though . 1-0 for today Brewers.

[hawing]

Put me in the ASAP bunch too. I've given this way too much thought:

 

Tuesday would be great for me, if possible, as we are still planning on watching the game at UW-Madison's Union South, and it's always more fun to celebrate with other fans.

 

Wednesday's a bit problematic for me, as I have a medical appointment at 4:00 and the Brewers-Cubs game should be ending while I'm there. I'd hate to miss the live moment, but I'd hate to reschedule the appointment too.

 

Thursday's OK, but slightly awkward: what's the protocol for celebrating a division championship when my team has an off day and its opponent has a day game and I have a day job? Whoop quietly in the library while watching Gameday?

 

If "ASAP" means Friday or later, fine, they clinch at home and chances are 5 of 6 that I'm in attendance. Ultimately, whatever it takes; but the less drama, the better. As long as it's before September 28, it'll be the earliest clinch in franchise history. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[hawing]

For what it's worth, the Phillies have the bases loaded, two out in their half of the 3rd, down 3-1, with Placido Polanco up. Fingers crossed? or is it big-boy time for Kyle Lohse? (That last part made me a little sick.)

 

Edit: So did the outcome (a big boy strikeout for Lohse).

[pebadger]

Atlanta is also losing. Things are tightening up in the wildcard race. And while nobody in the media seems to be watching, the Giants are right in that race now too.

 

I won't mind at all if the Cards keep winning. They can then watch helplessly as the Brewers win the division anyway.

[stalton]

As far as clinching is concerned. I just hope its not Thursday. I'd prefer it to be at Miller Park, but for the players sake, I'd imagine they'd feel so much more gratified if they clinched on their own terms.

 

On topic, I'm sure Narv Dog is anxious to do better in his previous start. Let's get that magic number down even further!!

[owbc]

Thursday would be an awful day to clinch, but it's going to be a party atmosphere Friday at Miller Park no matter what. There better be some MVP chants for Braun--as soon as they clinch the MVP public relations push is going to take over.

 

At this juncture it looks like Friday at the latest, with Wednesday or Thursday being the most likely.

[ilovebeer]

I am in that group of asap winning cental. i don't know if i can wait that long.

[owbc]

I also have to admit, I am kind of pulling for the Classies as well. Arizona would be a good 1st round opponent and I would love to see a Brewers-Cardinals NLCS. We can finally avenge 1982.