2014-04-28 Brewers (Gallardo) at Cardinals (Wacha), 7:15 PM CDT [Brewers win, 5-3, 12 innings]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]April 28 | 7:15 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (18-7) | Cardinals (14-12)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/cardinals.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-05.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/cardinals/wacha-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]2-0, 1.42 ERA, 1.07 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cardinals | Game Log[/h3][h3]He has pitched at least six innings and surrendered two or fewer earned runs in all of his starts, but this is his biggest test yet. Gallardo is 1-11 with a 6.46 ERA in 17 career starts against the Cardinals.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-2, 2.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Wacha compiled a one-of-a-kind stat line amid windy conditions in a 3-2 loss to the Mets, racking up 10 strikeouts and five walks in just four innings. He will be making his first career start against Milwaukee.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. CF Carlos Gomez
   
2. 2B Scooter Gennett
   
3. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
   
5. LF Khris Davis
   
6. 1B Mark Reynolds
   
7. SS Jeff Bianchi
   
8. RF Elian Herrera
   
9. P Yovani Gallardo

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1. 3B Matt Carpenter
   
2. CF Jon Jay
   
3. LF Matt Holliday
   
4. 1B Matt Adams
   
5. C Yadier Molina
   
6. RF Allen Craig
   
7. SS Jhonny Peralta
   
8. 2B Mark Ellis
   
9. RHP Michael Wacha

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[RobDeer 45]

Boy it sure would make me feel a lot better about this week if we could come out and win the first one tonight. Lineup looks ok, but we need pitching and defense to step up.

[brwrsfan]

I have a tough time trying to figure out where we're going to get runs out of that lineup. Especially against Wacha. The bottom 4 is a huge black hole, Reynolds could hit a HR I guess, but Bianchi and Herrera together is just brutal. Not that there are many options, but still.

[fondybrewfan]

I will be surprised if that lineup can put up more than 3 runs against Wacha and the bullpen. Gallardo better have a good game tonight; if memory serves me correctly doesn't he usually get lit up by STL?

[SRB]

I will be surprised if that lineup can put up more than 3 runs against Wacha and the bullpen. Gallardo better have a good game tonight; if memory serves me correctly doesn't he usually get lit up by STL?

 

"Gallardo is 1-11 with a 6.46 ERA in 17 career starts against the Cardinals."

 

Thankfully, the Brewers tend to do well against "good" pitchers and then play horribly against pitchers like Jason Hammel.

[fondybrewfan]

Yikes I didn't realize it was that bad. If we win tonight then we know it is our year and we all might as well buy playoff tickets.

[Dead Simmons]

_____St. Louis Lineup

 

1. Matt Carpenter (L) 3B

2. Jon Jay (L) CF

3. Matt Holliday ® LF

4. Matt Adams (L) 1B

5. Yadier Molina ® C

6. Allen Craig ® RF *

7. Jhonny Peralta ® SS *

8. Mark Ellis ® 2B *

9. Michael Wacha ® P **

 

* These 3 have been struggling all year. Peralta has more HR than singles. (think he's over swinging?) I would pitch around Yadi to get to these guys.

 

** Pitch count is the key to getting Wacha out by the 6th. In his last start his 1st 9 outs were via K's. He was gassed in the 6th with around 100 pitches... Get to the middle relief and all bets are off.

 

That's all I got...let's have a good game.

[Dead Simmons]

I have a tough time trying to figure out where we're going to get runs out of that lineup. Especially against Wacha. The bottom 4 is a huge black hole , but Bianchi and Herrera together is just brutal. Not that there are many options, but still.

 

Hmmm...this may turn out to be a battle of black holes!

[SRB]

_____St. Louis Lineup

 

1. Matt Carpenter (L) 3B

2. Jon Jay (L) CF

3. Matt Holliday ® LF

4. Matt Adams (L) 1B

5. Yadier Molina ® C

6. Allen Craig ® RF *

7. Jhonny Peralta ® SS *

8. Mark Ellis ® 2B *

9. Michael Wacha ® P **

 

* These 3 have been struggling all year. Peralta has more HR than singles. (think he's over swinging?) I would pitch around Yadi to get to these guys.

 

I think you forgot a few asterisks there.

[Dead Simmons]

I will be surprised if that lineup can put up more than 3 runs against Wacha and the bullpen. Gallardo better have a good game tonight; if memory serves me correctly doesn't he usually get lit up by STL?

 

"Gallardo is 1-11 with a 6.46 ERA in 17 career starts against the Cardinals."

 

Thankfully, the Brewers tend to do well against "good" pitchers and then play horribly against pitchers like Jason Hammel.

How many of those losses came as a Brewer?

[phnxcrew]

With the way the bats have been going I would be overjoyed with one win in this series... please prove my doubts wrong crew

[Dead Simmons]

_____St. Louis Lineup

 

1. Matt Carpenter (L) 3B

2. Jon Jay (L) CF

3. Matt Holliday ® LF

4. Matt Adams (L) 1B

5. Yadier Molina ® C

6. Allen Craig ® RF *

7. Jhonny Peralta ® SS *

8. Mark Ellis ® 2B *

9. Michael Wacha ® P **

 

* These 3 have been struggling all year. Peralta has more HR than singles. (think he's over swinging?) I would pitch around Yadi to get to these guys.

 

I think you forgot a few asterisks there.

I did. I was being diplomatic. Except for Yadi and Big City Adams they have all sucked.

[dlk9s]

I will be surprised if that lineup can put up more than 3 runs against Wacha and the bullpen. Gallardo better have a good game tonight; if memory serves me correctly doesn't he usually get lit up by STL?

 

"Gallardo is 1-11 with a 6.46 ERA in 17 career starts against the Cardinals."

 

Thankfully, the Brewers tend to do well against "good" pitchers and then play horribly against pitchers like Jason Hammel.

How many of those losses came as a Brewer?

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[PrinceFielderx1]

2 of 3 baby. 2 of 3.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

I'd settle for one of three...split with Cincy and come home healthy. Not asking for much this trip.

[phnxcrew]

Looks to me like the game will at least be delayed given the possible tornado threat

[Dead Simmons]

2 of 3 baby. 2 of 3.

Both teams and their fans will be OK with 2 of 3, either way. It's the SWEEP we all fear!

[Dead Simmons]

Looks to me like the game will at least be delayed given the possible tornado threat

Tornado? Humbug! Trust me here....99% of St. Louis tornado warnings are bogus. Even people living in trailers pay no attention to the "alerts"! There's been about 500 of them since we really had one drop down. (on a trailer park)

[dlk9s]

From what happened yesterday and what reports are saying what could be coming, I wouldn't mess with this storm.

 

I'm in the Atlanta area it's coming our way tomorrow. My neighborhood already got hit by a tornado a few years ago. Perhaps I should pay my homeowner's insurance tonight.

[Dead Simmons]

BTW, I just heard on the CBS evening news that 'internet explorer' has been compromised by hackers and targeting certain sites. They advised using a different browser for the time being.

[yfinn6]

BTW, I just heard on the CBS evening news that 'internet explorer' has been compromised by hackers and targeting certain sites. They advised using a different browser for the time being.

 

People - given the choice - still use Internet Explorer?

[Warning Track Power]

I'd settle for one of three...split with Cincy and come home healthy. Not asking for much this trip.

Amen....3-4 trip with Braun and Segura out AND facing Wacha, Lynn & Miller (Brewer killers) and Cueto, would be a win for me.

[jjkoestler]

My hope... Tornado hits Busch, nobody hurt, and this series is postponed until Braun and Segura are back.

[Dead Simmons]

BTW, I just heard on the CBS evening news that 'internet explorer' has been compromised by hackers and targeting certain sites. They advised using a different browser for the time being.

 

People - given the choice - still use Internet Explorer?

Really? That's all I've ever used. Can you suggest something better?

[yfinn6]

BTW, I just heard on the CBS evening news that 'internet explorer' has been compromised by hackers and targeting certain sites. They advised using a different browser for the time being.

 

People - given the choice - still use Internet Explorer?

Really? That's all I've ever used. Can you suggest something better?

 

Google Chrome, Firefox, just to name a couple (off the top of my head).