2012-07-30 Astros (Norris) at Brewers (Estrada), 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 8-7; bullpen bent but didn't break]

[pretendastronaut]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/astros.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 30 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Astros (35-68) | Brewers (45-56)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/astros/norris-03.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/estrada-11.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]5-8, 5.05 ERA, 1.43 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]The Astros have lost Norris' last nine starts after going 8-1 in his outings to open the season. His ERA over the last nine starts: 7.43. Against the Reds last Wednesday, Norris went seven innings, allowing one run.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-4, 4.52 ERA, 1.14 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Astros | Game Log[/h3][h3]Estrada will make his fourth straight start after pitching three innings in relief on July 8. He has given up at least three runs in each of his last three starts, including an eight-hit, five-run outing on Wednesday.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. 2B Jose Altuve
   
2. SS Marwin Gonzalez
   
3. RF Steve Pearce
   
4. 1B Brett Wallace
   
5. LF J.D. Martinez
   
6. 3B Scott Moore
   
7. C Carlos Corporan
   
8. CF Jordan Schafer
   
9. RHP Bud Norris

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1. RF Norichika Aoki
   
2. CF Carlos Gomez
   
3. 3B Aramis Ramirez
   
4. 1B Corey Hart
   
5. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
6. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
7. LF Nyjer Morgan
   
8. SS Cesar Izturis
   
9. RHP Marco Estrada

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[pretendastronaut]

No word yet on why Braun is out of the lineup.

[RightFieldCoder]

Probably a day off, just like #16 yesterday. Let's hope he doesn't pitch hit in an obvious intentional walk spot.

[craigharmann]

No word yet on why Braun is out of the lineup.

 

Trying to catch the 'Stros, that's why!

[crossface21]

It's odd that Estrada has a WHIP of 1.138, yet is 0-4 with a 4.52 ERA.

[Baldkin]

No word yet on why Braun is out of the lineup.

 

Traded for Cliff Lee.

[TURBO]

Ryan Braun is out of Monday's lineup against the Astros due to blisters on his hand.

It doesn't sound like a big deal, so look for him to return Tuesday. Nyjer Morgan is starting in his place Monday night.

 

Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter

[crossface21]

No word yet on why Braun is out of the lineup.

 

 

Blisters on his hands.

[Lee16]

I hope Morgan goes 5 for 5 with 5 home runs and 20 RBI tonight, just so someone will want to trade for him.

[TooLiveBrew]

It's odd that Estrada has a WHIP of 1.138, yet is 0-4 with a 4.52 ERA.

Estrada reminds me a bit of Dave Bush. Decent but not great velocity, doesn't walk many dudes, but definitely can get hit hard. Although Estrada has been better at getting K's.

[trwi7]

It's odd that Estrada has a WHIP of 1.138, yet is 0-4 with a 4.52 ERA.

 

He gives up a ton of homers (2 per 9 innings).

[markedman5]

Mcclendon got called up.......Somebody told me that Kintzler has been good of late....if so why didn't he get the call? We know what Mcclendon can do and it isn't good.

[trwi7]

Kintzler isn't on the 40 man.

[pebadger]

I have no idea why I'm watching the team yet again tonight, but here I am.

[brewmann04]

Wow turned on the game and already see the the Crew down 2-0. I am looking forward to a top 10 pick in 2013.

[Yeti73]

What happened to Bud Norris vs the Crew? We used to destroy this guy.

[ninja33]

did axford chop all his hair off? don't have the sound on and I thought I caught a glimpse of it in the bullpen.

[gypcasino]

yep

brian said "john axford had a new look today, speaking of haircuts and marty brenneman...axford...the short hair, maybe chopping off some of those locks, some of the bad mojo that's been going on..."

[gypcasino]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/gypcasino/IMG_2886.jpg

[markedman5]

So the Astros have won 10 games on the road all year, they have traded away their whole team and they are shutting out the Brewers 3-0 in the 7th.......

 

Sounds about right....

[brewmann04]

yep another shut out loss in the makings,as the crew gets closer to an nice high draft pick. I glad raw is on so i didn't have to watch this embarrassment.

[GormanHarvey]

yep another shut out loss in the makings,as the crew gets closer to an nice high draft pick. I glad raw is on so i didn't have to watch this embarrassment.

 

I mean this in the nicest possible way of asking this, but is English a second language to you?

 

Did Nyjer just do something productive?!

[GormanHarvey]

Ransom is an awesome bunter

[The stache]

Roenicke...STOP BUNTING. Every time I turn on a Brewer game, somebody is bunting. Enough already. Once in a while is ok. You do it way too much.

[sauveb]

Cody Ranson, ugh.