2012-04-30 Brewers (Wolf) at Padres (Wieland), 9:05 PM CDT [Brewers win, 8-3; 3 HR, 3B, 6 RBI for Braun]

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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 30 | 9:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (10-12) | Padres (7-16)[/h2][h3]FSN HD | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/padres.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/wolf-05.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/padres/wieland-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]1-2, 7.17 ERA, 1.78 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Padres | Game Log[/h3][h3]Wolf was inconsistent in his first four starts but fared much better against the Astros last Tuesday. The southpaw allowed two earned runs on four hits, struck out four and walked four over six innings and earned his first victory of the season.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-3, 4.76 ERA, 1.29 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Manager Bud Black said Wieland, 22, has looked more comfortable in each start. He allowed two runs in six innings against the Nationals in his third major-league start Wednesday. He gave up no runs in the first inning for the first time this season.[/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 George Kottaras
   
9. LHP Randy Wolf

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1. RF Chris Denorfia
   
2. LF Jesus Guzman
   
3. 3B Chase Headley
   
4. C Nick Hundley
   
5. 2B Orlando Hudson
   
6. CF Cameron Maybin
   
7. 1B Yonder Alonso
   
8. SS Jason Bartlett
   
9. RHP Joe Wieland

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[GormanHarvey]

2B Rickie Weeks

CF Nyjer Morgan

LF Ryan Braun

3B Aramis Ramirez

RF Corey Hart

1B Mat Gamel

SS Alex Gonzalez

C George Kottaras

LHP Randy Wolf

[thablingster]

Wolfottaras day! Put together two in a row, gents.

[sdcheezhd]

Heading to Petco in about half an hour. I have my homework assignment from hawing and will post the report late tonight. Anyone else going? If so look for us in section 108, near HP towards the Brewer dugout (I have a '72 Brewer jersey; my daughter has #10 in honor of, oh well). There were lots of Brewer fans in that area last year so hope that's the case again.

[sdcheezhd]

To answer GH from yesterday, yes Petco is a nice park. Summer weather can be a problem: early sunsets and marine layer.

[Funketown]

9:05 central games suck. They suck even more when you live in the Eastern time zone.

 

I'm feeling a big night from Wolfottoras. By that, I mean 17 warning track flyouts from Wolf and 2 BB's from ottoras.

[Schlitz001]

I'm feeling good about Wolf in Petco against the Padres. Now who is this Wieland guy?

[hawing]

I'm feeling good about Wolf in Petco against the Padres. Now who is this Wieland guy?

Er, um, he's a rookie.

 

9:05 PM starts are not the ideal for those of us with Central or Eastern day jobs. Still, there is something comforting about falling asleep with Ueck's call. Come on, Brewers.

[Yeti73]

Rickie Weeks needs to show up this series. We're going on 4 weeks of absolutely abysmal play from him (8 weeks if you go back to last year). He absolutely needs to get it together.

[chickinbrickin]

I didn't even recognize Morgan without his pants rolled up.

[chickinbrickin]

Rickie Weeks needs to show up this series. We're going on 4 weeks of absolutely abysmal play from him (8 weeks if you go back to last year). He absolutely needs to get it together.

 

I completely agree. What sucks is he was on his way to a career year until he folded his ankle in half. He has looked horrible ever since.

[Baldkin]

Summer of George continues!

[topper09er]

Way to let the ball bounce off your glove Weeks...tough play blah blah blah this isn't little league

[Baldkin]

Also, Maybin looks so much like Mike Cameron out there it's scary.

[topper09er]

Matt Kemp has hit his 12th dinger tonight, crazy

[EdRomero11]

I amgoing to assume ESPN box score is wrong----- they have Gomez plaing shortstop

[Ennder]

Matt Kemp has hit his 12th dinger tonight, crazy

This really isn't all that crazy.

 

Last year 2 guys hit 10 HR before May, Braun and Soriano. In 2010 Konerko hit 11. In 2008 Utley hit 11. In 2007 ARod hit 14. In 2006 8 guys hit 10+ including Albert with 14 and Shelton with 10. There are always 2 or 3 guys who run into a ton of bad pitches and have a big HR spike, when those guys are legit power hitters you expect 11-14 HR out of them.

[topper09er]

Gonzalez adds to his record pace with his 9th infield flyout.

[topper09er]

Matt Kemp has hit his 12th dinger tonight, crazy

This really isn't all that crazy.

 

Last year 2 guys hit 10 HR before May, Braun and Soriano. In 2010 Konerko hit 11. In 2008 Utley hit 11. In 2007 ARod hit 14. In 2006 8 guys hit 10+ including Albert with 14 and Shelton with 10. There are always 2 or 3 guys who run into a ton of bad pitches and have a big HR spike, when those guys are legit power hitters you expect 11-14 HR out of them.

 

It is if you predicted yourself to hit 50 HRs before the season.

[Yeti73]

Also, Maybin looks so much like Mike Cameron out there it's scary.

 

This is so true. He has a similar approach at the plate too.

[GormanHarvey]

Also, Maybin looks so much like Mike Cameron out there it's scary.

 

The guy that really reminds me of Cam is Austin Jackson

[Glennron]

It can be extremely frustrating watching Corey Hart doing the "little things" when it comes to fielding. He didn't really charge that ball hit to right before he even bobbled it.

[Yeti73]

Matt Kemp has hit his 12th dinger tonight, crazy

This really isn't all that crazy.

 

Last year 2 guys hit 10 HR before May, Braun and Soriano. In 2010 Konerko hit 11. In 2008 Utley hit 11. In 2007 ARod hit 14. In 2006 8 guys hit 10+ including Albert with 14 and Shelton with 10. There are always 2 or 3 guys who run into a ton of bad pitches and have a big HR spike, when those guys are legit power hitters you expect 11-14 HR out of them.

 

Chris Shelton. He had 9 homers in the first 13 games. He had 9 more the rest of his career. Amazing.

[Schlitz001]

I'm not sure Corey could have thrown Maybin out anyway, but I had the same reaction as you when he bobbled that ball.

[Yeti73]

Think it may be time for Rickie to take a day or two off?