2011-09-28 Pirates (Locke) at Brewers (Greinke) - [Brewers win, 7-3, earn # 2 seed]

[Vgmastr]

If they are going to let Greinke pitch deep, why not just start Yo here on normal rest and go with Greinke in Game 1? Why force Greinke to pitch on short rest both tonight and Game 2?

[lbb020]

It sounds like it will be a normal start for Greinke just on short rest.

I wouldn't say anything is set in stone yet. If they get out to a big enough early lead, I think he could be pulled after 2-3 innings. But if it's close, I would imagine he goes 5-6.

Based on what was reported a few days ago, I'd be very surprised if this is a normal start for Greinke.

"Greinke will probably pitch an inning or two, then Roenicke said he wants to get an inning for most of his relief corps to tune them up for the playoffs." -TH

 

[fondybrewfan]

I have a really good feeling about tonights game just because there is so much to play for. Obviously winning means we will be home in the NLDS but Braun is playing for a batting title and MVP, Fielder is playing for a HR title, RBI title, and MVP; Grienke is playing for a perfect home record, Axford is playing for the NL Saves Title. There are just a ton of reasons that the Brewers will come out blazing.

 

I can be the jinx if Jeff freakin Locke shuts us down but we aren't losing tonight

[Raw Biz]

It sounds like it will be a normal start for Greinke just on short rest.

I wouldn't say anything is set in stone yet. If they get out to a big enough early lead, I think he could be pulled after 2-3 innings. But if it's close, I would imagine he goes 5-6.

Based on what was reported a few days ago, I'd be very surprised if this is a normal start for Greinke.

"Greinke will probably pitch an inning or two, then Roenicke said he wants to get an inning for most of his relief corps to tune them up for the playoffs." -TH

 

That was when they thought today wouldn't matter. I wouldn't say it's a normal start (100+ pitches) but I could see 5-6 innings if it's needed (then again Greinke 5-6 innings could easily be 100 pitches for Greinke).

[Glennron]

I'd just rather not stay up past midnight for the third straight night obsessively following the Diamondbacks game on gameday.

[topper09er]

JJ Hardy just put the Os ahead of the Red Sox 2-1 with a 2-run dinger for his 30th this season (to go along with a .309 OBP), The Rays are trailing 0-5 after a Teixeira grand slam.

[dlk9s]

Well, that's one way to get the first out.

[topper09er]

Was Yuni even looking at the ball when he fielded it?

[jjgott]

Nice flip by Yuni

[bucksman4]

4 straight singles for the Cards to start the game. I'm still scared of them.

[Oldcity]

Myers just getting shelled.

[logan82]

Hey ump, he missed the tag, he missed the tag.

[wOOgiE22]

Dang perfect throw got him

[topper09er]

You gotta be more patient Brauny

[carniesandrubes]

Ok, chase for batting title basically over. Now win the game.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Well, Braun has to get 3 hits in a row now.

[PrinceEatMeat]

So who's pitching the tie-breaker for the Cards tomorrow. I'm pretty sure it's Beachy for ATL. At least that's what I read.

[Oldcity]

Pirates have had leadoff baserunners in the vast majority of innings this series.

[PrinceEatMeat]

The main thing that worries me about this game is that we're facing an unknown like Jeff Locke. We never seem to hit well in these situations. We need a very well pitched game tonight.

[tomwopat]

Greinke looks a magnitude more like a first baseman than Prince Fielder.

[Schlitz001]

Let's go boys. Win and we're home free. Literally.

[Oldcity]

Alright nice job Zack

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

With 5 runs in the first, I wonder if the Cards could have held Carpenter back until tomorrow. He was probably all warmed up, but that would have been funny if they could swing that.

 

L'Shana Tova to you too series...and especially to Braunie!

[stoutdude04]

With 5 runs in the first, I wonder if the Cards could have held Carpenter back until tomorrow. He was probably all warmed up, but that would have been funny if they could swing that.

 

L'Shana Tova to you too series...and especially to Braunie!

I am pretty sure you cannot do that. You have to at least face 1 batter.

 

 

[stalton]

I just noticed that fellow Racine Native/High School Classmate Jason Jarimillo is starting tonight. Heres hoping the Brewers pitching staff only gives up 3 more hits this evening all to Jason.

 

Let's win one in style boys!