2016-05-02 Angels (Weaver) at Brewers (Nelson), 6:20 PM CDT [Brewers win 8-5]

[1992casey]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://forum.brewerfan.net/igt/2016-logos/angels.png[/logo][game-info][h1]May 2 | 6:20 P.M.[/h1][h2]Angels (12-13) | Brewers (9-15)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://forum.brewerfan.net/igt/2016-logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://forum.brewerfan.net/igt/2016-pitcher-photos/opponents/angels_weaver-jered-01.jpghttp://forum.brewerfan.net/igt/2016-pitcher-photos/brewers/brewers_nelson-jimmy-02.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][pitcher]Jered Weaver[/pitcher][h2]3-0, 3.86 ERA, 1.41 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Weaver picked up his third win of the season against the Royals on Tuesday, despite giving up seven extra base hits in six innings. He pitched six scoreless innings when he faced the Brewers in 2013, and he has a career 2.76 ERA vs. National League teams.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][pitcher]Jimmy Nelson[/pitcher][h2]3-2, 3.16 ERA, 1.21 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Angels | Game Log[/h3][h3]Nelson threw a season high 109 pitches and had a three game winning streak snapped in his last outing against the Cubs. Tonight is Jimmy's first career start against the Angels.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. 3B Yunel Escobar ®
   
2. LF Rafael Ortega (L)
   
3. CF Mike Trout ®
   
4. 1B Albert Pujols ®
   
5. RF Kole Calhoun (L)
   
6. SS Andrelton Simmons ®
   
7. C Geovany Soto ®
   
8. RHP Jered Weaver ®
   
9. 2B Johnny Giavotella ®

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1. RF Alex Presley (L)
   
2. SS Jonathan Villar (S)
   
3. LF Ryan Braun ®
   
4. C Jonathan Lucroy ®
   
5. 1B Chris Carter ®
   
6. CF Kirk Nieuwenhuis (L)
   
7. 3B Aaron Hill ®
   
8. 2B Yadiel Rivera ®
   
9. RHP Jimmy Nelson ®

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[xisxisxis]

He tossed 5⅔ scoreless innings in his only career start against the Marlins.

 

LA Marlins of Anaheim?

[1992casey]

He tossed 5⅔ scoreless innings in his only career start against the Marlins.

 

LA Marlins of Anaheim?

Well, the statement is right, but it's hardly relevant as Jimmy hasn't faced the Marlins since 2013. This is his first start against the Angels. I'll change the lead.

[markedman5]

Jimmy looks really good. 60 pitches through 5.

[TURBO]

Ryan Braun is a good baseball player.

[TGOTJ]

Why have Villar sacrifice in front of Braun with one out? Why not have Presley do it (if you're going to sacrifice)?

 

Of course, as I type that Lucroy comes through.

[markedman5]

Why have Villar sacrifice in front of Braun with one out? Why not have Presley do it (if you're going to sacrifice)?

 

Of course, as I type that Lucroy comes through.

 

I highly doubt that was called.....I think Villar was bunting for a hit on his own

[markedman5]

Villar is really having a nice season so far. .370 on base and playing a nice SS.

[pacopete4]

This is fun again.

[1992casey]

There isn't a lot of suspense right now, but it feels a lot better than being down by six runs.

[markedman5]

I love this Jimmy Nelson. Please show up.often....

[adambr2]

Villar is really having a nice season so far. .370 on base and playing a nice SS.

 

It also keeps any calls for calling up Arcia at bay, which is a good thing right now.

[BuckyBrewer61]

I really hate instant replay. There's no such thing as an exciting close play anymore. Just "Hmm, that was close. I'll be interested to see what call they make 5 minutes from now."

[jerichoholicninja]

This waste of time is good for the game?

[Polish Falcons]

I think Rock said it right with that reversal at home plate. "Kind of like touch football"

 

I guess they applied the rule right after 5 minutes review but seems like a joke.

[jerichoholicninja]

I think Rock said it right with that reversal at home plate. "Kind of like touch football"

 

I guess they applied the rule right after 5 minutes review but seems like a joke.

 

To the letter of the law, probably the right call. But that play was not what the rule is trying to prevent. And it shouldn't have taken as long as it did to get it right.

[markedman5]

I'm glad they had replay in the 9th to give Villar that web gem..

[BuckyBrewer61]

I'd love if replay could somehow be studied. And not simply how often does it overturn a call, correct an incorrect call, etc.

 

I want to know how often it actually affects the outcome of who wins a game, affects the final league standings, changes who wins a championship. Because in the end, that's all that really matters, right? My guess is it actually has very little benefit while detracting from the game itself on a daily basis.

 

But because we have overanalyzed and overreacted to every missed call ever made, this is now sports.

[stoutdude04]

A lot of weak hits off Jeffress in the 9th...now the tying run comes to the plate...

[TURBO]

that sure got interesting...at least he finished it up.

[hawing]

My mom said in an email to me recently that she wishes the Brewers could clone Jimmy Nelson...three or four times. Of course, she grew up in the "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain" era.

[CheezWizHed]

He did turn out a bit better than Suppan.