2012-08-11 Brewers (Estrada) at Astros (Keuchel), 6:05 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 6-5, 10 innings; Astros' first extra-inning W in 2012]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 11 | 6:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (51-60) | Astros (37-77)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/astros.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/estrada-12.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/astros/keuchel-02.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-5, 4.13 ERA, 1.14 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Astros | Game Log[/h3][h3]Estrada did his job in his last outing, giving up one run in six innings against St. Louis on Sunday. He remains winless, though, after the Brewers failed to score a single run in arguably his best start of the year.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]5-9, 5.07 ERA, 1.43 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]A pitch-to-contact hurler, Keuchel gave up 12 hits on Monday against the Nationals, but only allowed three runs in six innings. After walking six on July 31, Keuchel kept the ball around the zone, walking just one.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. RF Norichika Aoki
   
2. CF Carlos Gomez
   
3. LF Ryan Braun
   
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
   
5. 1B Corey Hart
   
6. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
7. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
8. SS Jean Segura
   
9. P Marco Estrada

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1. SS Tyler Greene
   
2. 2B Jose Altuve
   
3. 3B Brett Wallace
   
4. RF Steve Pearce
   
5. 1B Scott Moore
   
6. CF Brian Bogusevic
   
7. LF Fernando Martinez
   
8. C Carlos Corporan
   
9. LHP Dallas Keuchel

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[hawing]

Come on, Brewers; you were able to hammer this pitcher on July 31.

[logan82]

The manager seems a little perturbed.

[xisxisxis]

Why is Livan Hernandez still pitching for the Brewers. I don't know in what universe he would be a part of the future plans. Parra is injured so bring up stetter.....

[hawing]

Why is Livan Hernandez still pitching for the Brewers. I don't know in what universe he would be a part of the future plans. Parra is injured so bring up stetter.....

Well, he seems to be occupying space in the bullpen more than anything else. But why he's still on the roster is a valid question. I'd also like to know why Parra's soreness or impingement or whatever warranted essentially a 24-man roster (unless Livan counts as two) more than a DL stint.

[AZBrewCrew]

I'm envisioning a sweep by Houston this weekend. Not good

[umphrey]

We pay him (Livan) to take a beating and save our young arms, that is all

[Funketown]

We pay him (Livan) to take a beating and save our young arms, that is all

 

It would probably work better to have him giving a beating to our young arms, rather than taking one for them.

[hawing]

Jason Marquis didn't give up a hit to PIT until the 7th tonight (he's now with SD). That's the same dude who gave up a grand slam to Craig Counsell in 2010 (with WAS), and who didn't last to the 3rd vs. Milwaukee back in May (with MIN).

[yfinn6]

I thought that 2-2 pitch to Gomez had plenty of the plate. Pretty close pitch to take there..

[trwi7]

Gomez back to sucking? Say whaaaaaaa?

[The stache]

Gah, come on Ryan. You were ahead 3-0, and struck out.

[AZBrewCrew]

Gah, come on Ryan. You were ahead 3-0, and struck out.

 

Not saying Braun is, but it seems like some of these guys are just going through the motions

[The stache]

Astros, who were 36-77, and 3-24 since the All Star break, one of the worst teams in baseball history, haven't won a home series since May 21-23rd. If the Brewers don't score in this next inning, they will be guaranteed a series win at home.

 

This is how bad it's gotten. The Astros have a .111 winning percentage in the second half, yet they are about to take the first two from the Crew.

 

This is a AAA team.

[yfinn6]

That loss last night just killed this team - or so it seems today. I know there's no way to prove that but those losses are gut wrenching and they've happened SO many times this year. Hard to stay on a high like they (hopefully) were after the CIN series after losing a game against the worst team in MLB like they did last night. Tonight's lackluster performance is hardly a surprise.

[The stache]

Ok Weeks got a double. Come on Luc. Drive him home so Axford can come in and blow it again in the ninth.

[The stache]

Oh please God no. Not the squeeze.

 

NOT THE SQUEEZE!!!

[The stache]

Whew. Somebody must have physically restrained Roenicke.

 

And Axford is warming up.

[The stache]

Hang on to your butts. Here comes the bullpen.

[jjgott]

Oh please God no. Not the squeeze.

 

NOT THE SQUEEZE!!!

 

http://btpftp.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/not_the_bees.jpg?w=640

[The stache]

Struck out the side. Too bad we didn't use him last night when, you know, that would have won us the game.

[AZBrewCrew]

So if Hendy manages a hold here and we score in the 10th..will Axxy get the save?

[The stache]

How many runs do we need to score here to feel safe with Axford or K Rod pitching in the 10th?

[jjgott]

Well now Henderson's "got some good numbers" against the 'Stros so hopefully RRR doesn't use that excuse anymore. Let's get some friggin' runs!

[yfinn6]

So if Hendy manages a hold here and we score in the 10th..will Axxy get the save?

 

Most excellent use of MLB nicknames!