2012-04-27 Brewers (Gallardo) at Cardinals (Westbrook), 7:15 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 13-1]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]April 27 | 7:15 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (9-10) | Cardinals (12-7)[/h2][h3]FSN HD | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cardinals.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-05.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cardinals/westbrook-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]1-1, 3.65 ERA, 1.38 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cardinals | Game Log[/h3][h3]The Brewers altered their pitching plans so Gallardo will work on regular rest in the series opener. He's is 1-8 with a 6.17 ERA in 12 regular-season starts against the Cards, including an Opening Day loss.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-1, 1.31 ERA, 1.02 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Westbrook was a hard-luck loser his last time out despite continuing his strong season start. He reached a season-high 113 pitches and recorded only two outfield outs. The latter is a sign that his sinker was effective. That is his key to success.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. 2B Rickie Weeks
2. CF Nyjer Morgan
3. LF Ryan Braun
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
5. RF Corey Hart
6. 1B Mat Gamel
7. SS Alex Gonzalez
8. C Jonathan Lucroy
9. RHP Yovani Gallardo

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1. SS Rafael Furcal
2. CF Jon Jay
3. LF Matt Holliday
4. RF Carlos Beltran
5. 3B David Freese
6. C Yadier Molina
7. 1B Matt Carpenter
8. 2B Skip Schumaker
9. RHP Jake Westbrook

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[Madtown343]

This would bea great game and series for the law of averages to come into play. Westbrook, and lohse are not finishing the season with era's at 1.00.

 

In the same respect gallardo is too good to continue to pitch so poorly versus any team. L

[3and2Fastball]

Big series and thank God for DVR as I have to work tonight....

[Invader3K]

Time for Yo to break his usual trend against the Cards.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Yo needs to start this series off right. About time for him to beat the Cardinals.

[dlk9s]

I'm sad I can't find a stream for the game tonight. Will have to settle for Gamecast. Good start so far with 3 straight singles!

[Invader3K]

Would've been nice to get more there, but I'll take it. Time now for Gallardo to step up.

[markedman5]

Doesn't Morgan have to catch that ball?

[owbc]

Looking at the replay, that ball was closer to Braun than Morgan.

[ttsather]

Doesn't Morgan have to catch that ball?

 

It seemed like Braun had a better shot at it to me (if we're talking about the ball fading into LF). I know he probably got called off, but if he was full speed the whole time I think he gets there.

[dlk9s]

Doesn't Morgan have to catch that ball?

 

I don't know if I'd go that far, but watching the replay, it does seem like he could have caught it if he dove.

[cnycerveceros]

Morgan went a long way and it seemed like Braun must have been shallow.

 

It would be nice if Yo would miss a bat now and then. A lot of line drives.

[markedman5]

Man they just own Yo......

[umphrey]

Ugh I cant take these average ground balls from the Cards going right through the gap. They have the highest team BABIP in baseball by a lot.

[cnycerveceros]

So, I give up. Not over, but I give up.

[owbc]

Gallardo's fastball looks flat tonight. McClendon throwing already. What a disaster.

[brettac1]

This is one of those nights where I am very glad to have MLB.TV.

[dlk9s]

God bless Yo. God bless his young heart.

[JET15]

Yo cant seem to get a call on his breaking pitches

[GormanHarvey]

It's looked flat pretty much all season so far. Still would like to know how that 2-2 pitch to Holiday was a ball

[Schlitz001]

I forgot to start Yo on my fantasy team. That non-move is looking pretty good right now.

 

Well, plenty of time left for a comeback.

[Raw Biz]

I forgot to start Yo on my fantasy team. That non-move is looking pretty good right now.

 

Well, plenty of time left for a comeback.

 

I would never start Yo against the Cards. They just own him.

[cnycerveceros]

Worst part about this is the sympathy for Yo's struggles in the voices of the Cards tv guys.

[lcbj68c]

Why does our pitching suck so bad?

[markedman5]

Small sample or not you just can't ignore it anymore......this team is in his head...he has no idea how to get them out.