2012-06-17 Brewers (Greinke) at Twins (Blackburn), 1:10 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 5-4, 15 innings]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]June 17 | 1:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (30-35) | Twins (25-39)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/twins.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/greinke-14.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/twins/blackburn-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]7-2, 2.96 ERA, 1.22 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Twins | Game Log[/h3][h3]The atmosphere should be less charged for Greinke after his last outing when he returned to Kansas City for the first time since a trade to Milwaukee. Greinke allowed one run in seven strong innings of a no-decision.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]3-4, 7.68 ERA, 1.75 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Blackburn didn't dominate the Phillies on Tuesday, but he was serviceable enough to earn the victory in the 11-7 affair. The right-hander allowed four runs on eight hits over five innings in his second start since returning from the disabled list.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. RF Norichika Aoki
   
2. CF Nyjer Morgan
   
3. LF Ryan Braun
   
4. DH Aramis Ramirez
   
5. 1B Corey Hart
   
6. 3B Taylor Green
   
7. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
8. SS Cody Ransom
   
9. C Martin Maldonado

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1. CF Denard Span
   
2. RF Ben Revere
   
3. C Joe Mauer
   
4. LF Josh Willingham
   
5. 1B Justin Morneau
   
6. 3B Trevor Plouffe
   
7. DH Ryan Doumit
   
8. SS Brian Dozier
   
9. 2B Jamey Carroll

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[pacopete4]

LET GET IT DONE TODAY BOYS!!

 

 

Man I hope they sign Greinke. Cy Young pitcher to go along with our MVP player in Braun. Can't beat that. Build around those two!

[ninja33]

Minneosta broadcast's keys to the game:

 

-Don't walk anyone in front of Braun.

-Walk Braun.

 

Ha, awesome.

[dlk9s]

What a rip by Weeks. I was praying that Span wouldn't catch it, not for my rooting interest, but for Rickie's sanity.

[Raw Biz]

Weeks with another stupid baserunning mistake. Have we not learned that the contact play is one of the stupidest things in all of baseball?

[dlk9s]

And then we are graced with the contact play. facepalm.gif.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Weeks with another stupid baserunning mistake. Have we not learned that the contact play is one of the stupidest things in all of baseball?

That play comes from the bench.

[endaround]

Making things happen!

[dlk9s]

Weeks with another stupid baserunning mistake. Have we not learned that the contact play is one of the stupidest things in all of baseball?

 

I'm not going to judge Rickie on that, since for all we know, the RR/Sedar told him to go on contact. Dumb move by someone, though.

[GormanHarvey]

Weeks with another stupid baserunning mistake. Have we not learned that the contact play is one of the stupidest things in all of baseball?

 

I don't think Rickie put on the contact play. That comes from the dugout.

[endaround]

Yep, Roenicke with another stupid managing mistake.

[FVBrewerFan]

Nothing says "Happy Fathers Day" like a botched RR contact play.

[Eddiehitsthefoulpole]

Putting on the contact play with the infield playing in is just stupid in my opinion. With the contact play on, a ground ball hit at an infield ends in an out at the plate and a ground ball not hit at an infielder scores a run. With the contact play off, a ground ball hit at infielder ends up in an out at first and a ground not hit at an infielder still scores a run. So in one case you still have a runner in scoring position and in one case you don't. It just doesn't make sense to me to engage in a play which is unlikely to benefit you, but will probably end your chances of scoring in that inning.

[dlk9s]

Putting on the contact play with the infield playing in is just stupid in my opinion. With the contact play on, a ground ball hit at an infield ends in an out at the plate and a ground ball not hit at an infielder scores a run. With the contact play off, a ground ball hit at infielder ends up in an out at first and a ground not hit at an infielder still scores a run. So in one case you still have a runner in scoring position and in one case you don't. It just doesn't make sense to me to engage in a play which is unlikely to benefit you, but will probably end your chances of scoring in that inning.

Preaching to the choir, my friend.

[FVBrewerFan]

Brewers never seem to score like that. Move runner to 2nd, then 3rd, then 2 out clean single to bring him in.

[RightFieldCoder]

I love the Keg's roof. It's been years since I've had to sit in the rain while watching baseball.

 

Edit: Bad wording. I'm not in Minnesota, just watching on TV. I hope it is many more years before I have a rainy baseball experience.

[jjgott]

Must say Morgan's having a nice day today

[dlk9s]

Wow. Nyjer with some expert bunting today!

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Tony Touch with some sweet bunts today

[dlk9s]

Looked like a pretty nice pitch to me, Aramis.

[dlk9s]

I had already accepted that this inning would be disappointing and then Corey Hart spoils my expectations!

[jjgott]

Nice big fly from Corey. Let's get out of the 5th unharmed then the game can get called

[FullMetalCardigan]

That HR highlighted just how bad Craig Coshun's HR calls are. "Corey Hart To right. Pretty deep. Revere looking up. That ball is......out of here? Home run for Hart!". Hart is practically rounding second by the time Coshun realizes what happened.

[dlk9s]

Tell you what, Corey has played some quality first base this season.

[GormanHarvey]

Wow Rickie of old beats that out for sure