2012-08-10 Brewers (Rogers) at Astros (Norris), 7:05 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 4-3; Astros' first walkoff win of 2012]

[milwaukeesportsfan]

That one was on Roenicke.

[TooLiveBrew]

Wow, at first I was honestly surprised by how excited the Astros were for this pretty meaningless win. But then I remembered they're the 2012 Astros.

[MNBrew]

Axford's control reverted to pre-Henderson call-up levels tonight. Why the heck can't he throw his breaking stuff for strikes this year? Inexcusable!

[sdcheezhd]

Totally had to come in with a strike there, it's not like they had a base open to set up the double play.

 

Nope can't do that because you have an .060 hitter on deck. Must pitch to the Bogusman.

[Outlander]

I really don't understand why they didn't set up the double play but I don' t care anymore.

[pebadger]

Have to think that the conventional wisdom about "Replace everyone but Ax" over the winter is moving rapidly toward getting two words shorter.

[trwi7]

Three runs given up in the final two innings to blow the game?

 

http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/dc57ec37-a267-4bee-a948-3f0f9980457f.jpg

[pacopete4]

Ax can come back but if he's a 8/9th guy we are in trouble next year too.

[pebadger]

I'm shocked that Craig Coshun is pretending to be shocked.

[adambr2]

Augustine: "Roenicke said he is going to go with whatever he feels is the best matchup and what he feels best about, from here on out."

 

Then the Brewers are doomed, because we may as well pick the relievers with darts than let the mind of Ron Roenicke decide it.

[MNBrew]

Bogusevic at least seems that every RBI against the Brewers is of the "dagger" variety.

 

It's just way too typical of this year that generally sucky players can't be counted to suck against the Brewers.

[Jitter Bug]

I had to watch the game on espn sports cast which doesnt include pitch speed. What was Rogers putting up for number in 5, 6, 7?

 

wish he could get on base. ive seen him bat when he was younger. kid can hit. then again the is the majors and how often does he have batting practice.

 

what did he do to deserve such miserable closing? can he please get the wins he deserves.

[danzig6767]

Once Axford walked that leadoff hitter, it should have been clear to anyone watching that at best, the game was going to end up tied.

 

Can't wait to hear Ronny explain this one.

[MNBrew]

Like sharp objects, Roenicke should be kept away from Axford in the 9th of close games and from K-Rod in any circumstance where the Brewers are fewer than 8 runs up or down.

[trwi7]

Saw a great post on another board. It simply read: "They should fire Stan Kyles again."

[TooLiveBrew]

RR just mentioned that 'Ax had some good stats against those guys', so he's using like 15-or 20-PA samples to make big decisions. I wish I could say I was surprised.

[sdcheezhd]

Once Axford walked that leadoff hitter, it should have been clear to anyone watching that at best, the game was going to end up tied.

 

Can't wait to hear Ronny explain this one.

 

Before the inning started my brother texted me that as long as Ax didn't walk anyone he'd be fine. After the leadoff walk he texted game over.

 

Ueck said he had Henderson warmed up as well, was that right?

[adambr2]

"K-Rod has been throwing the ball pretty well."

 

Is Augustine becoming senile?

[sdcheezhd]

RR just mentioned that 'Ax had some good stats against those guys', so he's using like 15-or 20-PA samples to make big decisions. I wish I could say I was surprised.

 

It's the 2012 Astros. Doesn't everyone have some good stats against those guys?

[markedman5]

RRR just said we only have one guy throwing the ball well down there.

 

So Ron why didn't that guy get the friggin ball in either the 8th or the 9th?

[AZBrewCrew]

Once Axford walked that leadoff hitter, it should have been clear to anyone watching that at best, the game was going to end up tied.

 

Can't wait to hear Ronny explain this one.

 

Before the inning started my brother texted me that as long as Ax didn't walk anyone he'd be fine. After the leadoff walk he texted game over.

 

Ueck said he had Henderson warmed up as well, was that right?

 

Axford and Henderson were both throwing in the pen.

[adambr2]

Axford has thrown a grand total of 14 innings against the Astros in his career, including tonight.

 

I think every manager should be required to take a Statistics class. I would like to introduce Roenicke to something that you learn in the first 2 weeks called "Coincidence".

[AZBrewCrew]

Maybe Ax needs a pair of these glasses? (half serious here)

 

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnkrwvRF941qccki6.jpg

[markedman5]

Even if he has thrown the ball well against them.who cares?...he isn't the same guy in 2012......he has stunk all year.

 

 

Hopefully he can figure it out in the off season but to expect him to all of the sudden find it if just stupid....especially when Henderson has been throwing the ball great.

[trwi7]

"K-Rod has been throwing the ball pretty well."

 

Is Augustine becoming senile?

 

Trowing da ball. And Augustine is horrible. I have no idea why they think he's necessary but he adds absolutely nothing.