2013-07-30 Brewers (Gallardo) at Cubs (Villanueva), 1:20 PM CDT [Game 1, Brewers win, 6-5]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 30 | 1:20 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (44-61) | Cubs (48-56)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/logos/cubs.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-19.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2013/pitchers/cubs/villanueva-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]8-9, 4.88 ERA, 1.46 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Gallardo struggled mightily his last time out -- surrendering six earned runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings against the Padres -- but he has good numbers against the Cubs for his career. In 15 career starts vs. Chicago, he is 7-3 with a 3.12 ERA.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-7, 4.23 ERA, 1.29 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Villanueva will face his former team for the second time this year. He may be happier at Wrigley Field, where he's posted a 3.72 ERA in 14 games (seven starts) vs. a 4.83 ERA on the road. As a starter, Villanueva is 1-6 with a 4.52 ERA in 12 outings.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
2. RF 青木 宣親
   
3. SS Jean Segura
   
4. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
5. CF Carlos Gomez
   
6. LF Caleb Gindl
   
7. 3B Jeff Bianchi
   
8. 1B Yuniesky Betancourt
   
9. P Yovani Gallardo

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1. CF David DeJesus
   
2. LF Junior Lake
   
3. 1B Anthony Rizzo
   
4. RF Nate Schierholtz
   
5. SS Starlin Castro
   
6. 3B Luis Valbuena
   
7. 2B Darwin Barney
   
8. C Welington Castillo
   
9. P Carlos Villanueva

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[trwi7]

Oh good. I was wondering when I would get the joy of seeing Betancourt at 1st base again.

[TURBO]

Gotta get Yuni his at bats... Just gotta!

[hawing]

The plain old Brewers fan in me still misses Carlos Villanueva.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

I always liked Chuckie Newhouse.

 

I just keep hoping this Yuni thing will go away after the trading deadline...salt in the wounds at this point.

[torts]

YUNI BOOOOOOMMMMMMMBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

[Funketown]

That didn't look good.

[dlk9s]

Oh boy, what's the story with Gallardo leaving mid-batter?

 

EDIT: Never mind, I see on twitter that he is limping badly. Cue the complaints about not trading him earlier!

[brewmann04]

UGH well maybe this is the best to rest him for a start or two. Ax doing his best to avoid being traded too.

[sauveb]

Axford has absolutely nothing today. Not good on the day of a doubleheader.

[Brewers1982]

Gallardo hurt now. Man this team is snake bit.

 

Axford comes in and gives up 2 straight hits and lead is gone. Man he stinks.

[sdcheezhd]

They are reporting it is hamstring tightness for Yo, not a pull.

 

I've never been an Ax hater before but wow, can't even get Villaneuva out. And I guess 4 hits in row including the P isn't enough of a clue for RR. It's not like you're going to get any more outs out of him.

[brewmann04]

Well almost can write off the Trade deadline for the Brewers tomorrow.

[Brewers1982]

Nice job Ax. 1/3 of an inning 4 hits 2 ER & 3 inherited runs score also. That was just ugly!

[ReverendBrewmeister]

Let me take that trade value, soak it in kerosene, and throw a match on it....

 

Snakebit is a fairly apt description for this season. Was going to be tough from the start; getting little for the next few seasons via trade would be a kick in the gut.

[chickinbrickin]

Ax just couldn't wait to get back out there so he could redeem himself??

[Outlander]

This inning reminds me of a scene from Groundhog Day.

Melvin: We... might be able to trade Gallardo and Axford still.

[the truck explodes in a fireball]

Melvin: Well, no. Probably not now.

[Brewers1982]

Davis with a big bomb!! Why isn't he playing more??

[Brewers1982]

Nice inning, but you never make the 3rd out at 3rd base. Why do I feel like that mistake will cost them!

[trwi7]

Gindl and Davis have been impressive.

[Funketown]

It's been a loooong road to the majors for Rob Wooten. I remember watching his domination in the lower minors and then his lost season (don't remember what he injured - maybe TJ?). Glad to see him finally get his shot and get a big W.