2013-05-24 Pirates (Burnett) at Brewers (Estrada), 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 2-1]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/logos/pirates.png[/logo][game-info][h1]May 24 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Pirates (29-18) | Brewers (18-27)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/pitchers/pirates/burnett-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/pitchers/brewers/estrada-06.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]3-4, 2.57 ERA, 1.10 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Burnett leads the NL in strikeouts and hasn't surrendered more than three runs in a start this season. He has gone seven innings in each of his past four starts, as well. He lost his last start vs. the Brewers on May 13.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]3-2, 5.44 ERA, 1.42 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Pirates | Game Log[/h3][h3]Estrada earned one of the Brewers' two wins on their 10-game road trip with a three-hit, seven-inning gem against the Pirates, allowing one run. But his last time out he was hit hard against the Cardinals, giving up four runs in 5 2/3 innings.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. LF Starling Marte
   
2. RF Travis Snider
   
3. CF Andrew McCutchen
   
4. 1B Gaby Sanchez
   
5. C Russell Martin
   
6. 2B Neil Walker
   
7. 3B Brandon Inge
   
8. SS Clint Barmes
   
9. P A.J. Burnett

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1. RF Norichika Aoki
   
2. SS Jean Segura
   
3. LF Ryan Braun
   
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
   
5. CF Carlos Gomez
   
6. C Martin Maldonado
   
7. 1B Alex Gonzalez
   
8. 2B Jeff Bianchi
   
9. P Marco Estrada

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[torts]

nothing like a series against the pirates at home to turn things around, right?..... right?

[vegasbrewcrew1993]

nothing like a series against the pirates at home to turn things around, right?..... right?

 

don't be surprised if we sweep them. pittsburgh still sucks. miller park is a danger zone for the pirates.

[saget]

Must win.

[brewcrewdue80]

Marco needs to step up and have a good outing vs. Pitt's lineup tonight.

 

Top of the lineup Aoki/Segura batting .500 vs Burnett. Braun 1hit shy of .500. I'm thinking it's time for a win.

 

Is anyone else amazed that it's Burnett leading the NL in Strikeouts? Not Kershaw, Not Strasburg, not even Harvey after his first month's of starts?

And this kind of goes in to the, a team improving someone on their staff year to year. How is it the Brewers Pitching Coaches can't fix anyone on their staff? Burnett was fairly a joke in the AL and for Pitt he's more than improved coming over to their team.

[Baldkin]

Alright, boys. How about 0 outs on the bases?

[Oxy]

I was afraid that ARam might get thrown out at 3rd there. Pretty sure Gomez would be safe at second though. That would have been quite a sight.

[topper09er]

CarGo going oppo. Please just ground out to 2nd Maldy, o wait no chance that will happen

[PrinceFielderx1]

Alright, boys. How about 0 outs on the bases?

 

That would be a miracle. I have already begun praying.

[PrinceFielderx1]

Man I love playing the Pirates.

[topper09er]

Nice whack Bianchi

[RightFieldCoder]

In an exciting development, Estrada changed his at bat music to "Sail" by Awolnation.

 

We're also enjoying the opportunity to sit in row three just at the edge of the infield dirt at third. Things look odd from this angle.

[Oxy]

Estrada is rolling. Haven't seen this in awhile.

[torts]

Man I love playing the Pirates in Milwaukee.

 

fixed

[saget]

Wish they would've gotten to ask Flanagan about Thornburg and his struggles and if they'll convert him to a reliever soon.

[Baldkin]

Would really like about 9 more runs here.

[jjgott]

Looks like someone is giving Front Row Amy some competition tonight

[nate82]

Wish they would've gotten to ask Flanagan about Thornburg and his struggles and if they'll convert him to a reliever soon.

 

I would rather they just let him be a starter in the minors as he will be get more opportunities to face batters there than he would be being a relief pitcher in the minors.

[brewcrewdue80]

Wish they would've gotten to ask Flanagan about Thornburg and his struggles and if they'll convert him to a reliever soon.

 

I would rather they just let him be a starter in the minors as he will be get more opportunities to face batters there than he would be being a relief pitcher in the minors.

 

 

Yes, as in more pitches thrown to digest and work on vs. 7-25pitch outings every couple few days.

[topper09er]

This thread is pretty sad. OK, Pittsburgh has a 20 year playoff drought, but which 2 teams have the longest postseason drought ever?

 

Hint: the 2 teams had 41 year droughts that didn't overlap

[Baldkin]

Welcome back, Marco. We've missed you.

[topper09er]

Segura = stallion

[Bombers]

Segura = stallion

Doubled down - Segura is a stud

[Bombers]

Way to go Marco!

[brewcrewdue80]

Just knew Marco would pitch well tonight. I still have a lot of faith in him. Truly think he's a solid #3 at least in the NL.