2017-06-30: Marlins (Volquez) at Brewers (Garza) 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 3-2: Stephen Vogt Dinger Show]

[hawing]

Edinson Volquez and Matt Garza face off as the actual second half of the Brewers' season begins. I will probably be en route to Milwaukee by the time lineups are available, but I'm hoping a moderator can edit them in. Thanks.

 

MARLINS

2B Dee Gordon (L)

RF Giancarlo Stanton ®

CF Christian Yelich (L)

LF Marcell Ozuna ®

1B Justin Bour (L)

C J.T. Realmuto ®

3B Derek Dietrich (L)

SS J.T. Riddle (L)

RHP Edinson Volquez ®

 

BREWERS

SS Eric Sogard (L)

2B Jonathan Villar (S)

1B Jesus Aguilar ®

3B Travis Shaw (L)

RF Domingo Santana ®

LF Hernan Perez ®

C Stephen Vogt (L)

CF Keon Broxton ®

RHP Matt Garza ®

[young guns]

"Balls are gonna fly outta here tonight, so stay tuned for this battle of no hit pitchers." I suppose its true but i dont know if i would spend the entire opener talking about homeruns and then ending tslking about a no hit pitchers duel.

[adambr2]

I can't believe Sogard was thrown out by that much. Figured he'd be halfway down the line watching .

[RightFieldCoder]

I'm at my first game tonight. Sitting behind home plate with a special guest.

[TracyThom]

What is going on right now? The guys on the radio are unsure about the reason for the stoppage.

[adambr2]

If that really came from the terrace section, Joe West is way tougher than I would have ever given him credit for.

[adambr2]

What is going on right now? The guys on the radio are unsure about the reason for the stoppage.

 

Someone threw a baseball onto the field and hit Joe West right on top of the noggin. They think it came from the upper deck.

[adambr2]

Wow, real cannon there from Vogt. Not crazy about Vogt taking a lot of playing time away from Pina, who would have nailed the runner easily there.

[adambr2]

LOL, there seriously cannot be a worse defender in baseball than Matt Garza. He is absolutely atrocious.

[jason21nl]

This inning....

[markedman5]

Cubs lose......Brewers down 2-0 to Marlins......are we sure somebody has to win this division?

[BigDaddy1974]

I have real concerns about Vogt's defense. His arm is not good. In order for him to have a positive impact he will have to hit. I hope I'm wrong but I don't see this move working the way the front office would have liked.

 

And Garza with the opposite of a web gem.

[adambr2]

Glad it worked out, but can't believe they didn't just walk Stanton.

[adambr2]

Nice work by Garza getting out of it with nothing further to keep us in it.

[jason21nl]

I can't believe what the jerkoffs are doing in tonight's game. I hope they find the people throwing balls on the field and they throw their asses in jail

[adambr2]

We are going to be in danger of forfeiting this game if the baseball throwing on the field continues. Yes, the umpires can do that.

[BigDaddy1974]

Vogt with a homer! Hopefully he proves me wrong.

[ReverendBrewmeister]

Vogt gets his first Brewers home run. Looked like he had a chance to be robbed again.

[Matt1969]

VOGTER!!!!!

[adambr2]

Can't believe I've been watching the legendary Bob Uecker get sausages waved in his face now every day for half a season.

[MrTPlush]

Vogt with a homer! Hopefully he proves me wrong.

 

He just needs to be better than Bandy. Bandy also had pretty meh defense and his bat was putrid after a hot start. If he can be respectable offensively it will probably be a gain over Bandy.

[adambr2]

I don't understand why you would ever let the pitcher bat for himself and then pull him in a 1 run game. What is the harm in throwing Braun or Thames in there and giving them a chance to tie it?

[Matt1969]

Can't believe I've been watching the legendary Bob Uecker get sausages waved in his face now every day for half a season.

 

They need to get rid of those dumb commercials, even if it is Ueck.

[adambr2]

Absolutely hate the bunt there.

[BigDaddy1974]

I don't understand why you would ever let the pitcher bat for himself and then pull him in a 1 run game. What is the harm in throwing Braun or Thames in there and giving them a chance to tie it?

 

 

I agree 100%. What is the logic of letting Garza hit and then replace him? Did he tweak something? Especially with Braun and Thames available you need to at least take the chance.