2012-09-29 Astros (Kuechel) at Brewers (Estrada), 6:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 9-4]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/astros.png[/logo][game-info][h1]September 29 | 6:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Astros (52-105) | Brewers (80-77)[/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/keuchel-03.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/estrada-21.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]3-7, 4.66 ERA, 1.48 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Keuchel's ERA over his last three starts in 1.10, but two of those starts were fewer than six innings in length. The Astros are 4-11 in Keuchel's starts this season. His 4.66 ERA is the lowest it has been since July.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]4-7, 3.78 ERA, 1.17 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Astros | Game Log[/h3][h3]Estrada's last start turned sour after a two-out hit by the opposing pitcher, opening the door for a six-run Nationals outburst. He was much better in his two previous starts, allowing no runs over 13 2/3 innings.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. 2B Jose Altuve
   
2. RF Scott Moore
   
3. 1B Brett Wallace
   
4. LF Fernando Martinez
   
5. C Jason Castro
   
6. 3B Matt Dominguez
   
7. SS Tyler Greene
   
8. CF Brandon Barnes
   
9. P Dallas Kuechel

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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 Jean Segura
   
9. P Marco Estrada

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[pitchleague]

well, here we go. It's either the beginning of the end or the start of something really special.

 

Brew Crew, you know what you gotta do!

[AZBrewCrew]

Considering they just announced that Peralta is officially done for the year I would say the end has already came. Hernandez,Stinson or Thornburg all options to start Tuesday. That being said,I like the move. Protect our young arms for next year.

[AZBrewCrew]

Nice back to back HRs by Ramirez and Hart

[AZBrewCrew]

Where was this team last night?

[adambr2]

Was that sort of a backhanded comment by Melvin? Brian mentioned to him that Hart has said he wanted to stay, and Melvin said, "Yeah, I've heard that from players before. One of them is a Yankee now, and one is an Angel".

 

I'm sure he didn't mean anything by it, but the response kind of caught me off guard.

[TURBO]

Was that sort of a backhanded comment by Melvin? Brian mentioned to him that Hart has said he wanted to stay, and Melvin said, "Yeah, I've heard that from players before. One of them is a Yankee now, and one is an Angel".

 

I'm sure he didn't mean anything by it, but the response kind of caught me off guard.

 

Loved it!

 

Dougie keepin' it real.

[trwi7]

I'm laughing at gameday.

 

"Carlos Gomez doubles (19) on a pop up to right fielder Scott Moore."

[BradWI]

Was that sort of a backhanded comment by Melvin? Brian mentioned to him that Hart has said he wanted to stay, and Melvin said, "Yeah, I've heard that from players before. One of them is a Yankee now, and one is an Angel".

 

I'm sure he didn't mean anything by it, but the response kind of caught me off guard.

 

Very refreshing. Doug knows talk is cheap.

[TURBO]

Sophie is such a babe!

[AZBrewCrew]

Sophie is such a babe!

 

She is much better to look at than Craig Coshon during the titter segments

[adambr2]

Final season line on Estrada: 5-7, 3.67 ERA.

 

Not bad for a guy who wasn't in the rotation to start the season and was never really seen as a starting pitching prospect by anybody.

 

EDIT: Check that, 3.64. Didn't think there was any way they were going to send him back out for the 8th, but he sure did give the Brewers something to think about for their rotation next year.

[The stache]

Headley with a 3 run HR to tie Braun for the RBI lead again.

 

Darn it, I want Braun to win the RBI and HR title, and Weeks just doesn't get on enough for him to do it. It seems every time Braun gets a hit recently, it's either leading off an inning, or there's nobody on.

[AZBrewCrew]

Estrada with 114 pitches. Will be his last start of the year. Do you bring him out for the CG?

[The stache]

How about a nice 3-run homer here, Brauny So, Nori and Rickie to get on!

[DHonks]

Great outing by Estrada. He's at 114 pitches. Given that it's likely his last outing of the year, I'd seek his feedback here. He looks strong, his gas-tank might just have 120-130 pitches in it tonight. Why not!?!

[craigharmann]

titter segments

 

Freudian slip?

[The stache]

Save Farris.

[The stache]

Further proof Roenicke is an idiot. We get two on with Braun due to hit, and Roenicke pinch hits for him.

[The stache]

I've never seen a manager pull as many players late in the game as Roenicke does.

[TURBO]

Why the H-E double toothpicks would RR pinch hit for Braun in that situation?

 

I bet Braun would like to smack him directly in the face...

[TURBO]

Further proof Roenicke is an idiot. We get two on with Braun due to hit, and Roenicke pinch hits for him.

 

 

I was wondering the same thing... For crying out loud, let Braun compete for the RBI crown, which could lead to another MVP.

 

[The stache]

LOLivan. Let this be his final appearance in a Milwaukee Brewers uniform.

 

I'd laugh and laugh some more if the bullpen blows up, and Ron's got Braun and Ramirez on the bench. Won't happen, but I kinda wish it would.

[AZBrewCrew]

Should have left Estrada in. gonna end up in a save situation before too long. Ugh

[markedman5]

1000 guys in the pen and he has to go to a guy who is 50 years old and tops out at 84.........