2012-09-08 Brewers (Fiers) at Cardinals (Westbrook), 6:15 PM CDT [Brewers win, 6-3]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]September 08 | 6:15 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (68-70) | Cardinals (74-64)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cardinals.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/fiers-17.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cardinals/westbrook-02.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]8-7, 3.11 ERA, 1.16 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cardinals | Game Log[/h3][h3]One big inning cost Fiers in his last outing. He was unable to escape the fourth after he gave up five runs on five hits (all singles), walked one and committed an error in the inning. He allowed six runs and committed two errors on the day.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]13-10, 3.93 ERA, 1.37 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Westbrook has not finished six innings in any of his last three starts. That's primarily the result of less-than-stellar command of his sinker. During the three-game stretch, Westbrook has allowed 14 runs and 27 hits in 15 1/3 innings.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. RF Norichika Aoki
   
2. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
3. LF Ryan Braun
   
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
   
5. 1B Corey Hart
   
6. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
7. CF Carlos Gomez
   
8. SS Jeff Bianchi
   
9. RHP Mike Fiers

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1. CF Jon Jay
   
2. RF Matt Carpenter
   
3. LF Matt Holliday
   
4. 1B Allen Craig
   
5. C Yadier Molina
   
6. 3B David Freese
   
7. 2B Skip Schumaker
   
8. SS Daniel Descalso
   
9. RHP Jake Westbrook

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[trwi7]

Nice baserunning Corey. Not.

[AZBrewCrew]

Fiers helping his cause with an RBI

[packfan79]

Good start, come on Rick!

[AZBrewCrew]

I'm really hoping to see expanded replay in the next few years. Some of these calls are way too close.

[trwi7]

1st base umpire needs a new prescription for his glasses.

[adambr2]

I cant continue to emphasize enough how stupid a replay-less MLB in 2012 is. (Having one exception for the option of checking on home runs does not constitute a replay system). Even Rock is warming up to it and he's as old school as they get.

[adambr2]

Stop trying to steal off Molina. Especially with the meat of the order coming up. Geez.

[AZBrewCrew]

I agree. While I can't stand Molina,he definitely is an elite catcher,at least defensively

[yfinn6]

I know this isn't a popular opinion around here, but I continue to be underwhelmed by Taylor Green. I know it's very difficult to get a rhythm going without regular at bats, but he seems like he's being dominated by MLB pitching.

[adambr2]

Dumb call to have Bianchi sac bunting Gomez over to 3rd with nobody out. Big innings are good, Ron. They could put this game away. We don't always need to play for one run.

[adambr2]

I know this isn't a popular opinion around here, but I continue to be underwhelmed by Taylor Green. I know it's very difficult to get a rhythm going without regular at bats, but he seems like he's being dominated by MLB pitching.

 

I don't see Green as a potential starter or 3rd baseman of the future. I think he's most likely a career utility infielder, at best.

[chickinbrickin]

Dumb call to have Bianchi sac bunting Gomez over to 3rd with nobody out. Big innings are good, Ron. They could put this game away. We don't always need to play for one run.

 

I agree, rrr kills more big innings with his bunting than any player does.

[yfinn6]

Dumb call to have Bianchi sac bunting Gomez over to 3rd with nobody out. Big innings are good, Ron. They could put this game away. We don't always need to play for one run.

 

I agree; I didn't understand that move. Well.. I guess I sort of did, but I would still let Bianchi hit there. I can see wanting to get a runner on 3rd with less than two out, but Bianchi is perfectly capable of hitting the ball in the gap or just getting a single through the infield which should have scored Gomez.

[adambr2]

Great AB's by Luc and Gomez. Is there something about having the bases loaded and 0 out that makes this team completely lose it?

 

Come on Bianchi, bail them out.

[AZBrewCrew]

Can someone tell Carlos that he *doesn't* have to swing for the fences every at bat

[adambr2]

Up 4-1, but this is one they will remember a long time if they blow it and drop out of the race. They should have 7-8 runs easy at this point. So many blown opportunities.

[yfinn6]

Up 4-1, but this is one they will remember a long time if they blow it and drop out of the race. They should have 7-8 runs easy at this point. So many blown opportunities.

 

I'm happy to have the lead but no kidding. Two bases loaded/nobody out situations without any runs. Not. Good.

[TURBO]

classic K-Rod.

 

[AZBrewCrew]

Well that turned out better than I was expecting

[dlk9s]

phew

[BradWI]

it's almost comical now

[The stache]

I see the bullpen is about to blow it again.

[AZBrewCrew]

I know it's a dead horse that's been beaten several times,but if it wasn't for this bullpen....sigh

[The stache]

Keep beating it, because it's true. You'll get no complaints from me.