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Philly on Monday!

Of course they do, but they also started 2-8 last year but finished April 14-11.

Not saying this is 2011 by any means, but I thought I would go back to game four of 2011 and mine some gold (names redacted). Point being, it's only game four people.

The Sox radio guys said the Brewers are supposed to be worse this year than last year?

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]April 04 | 1:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (1-2) | Red Sox (2-1)[/h2][h3]FSWI | MLBN | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/redsox.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/brewers/estrada-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/redsox/peavy-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Red Sox | Game Log[/h3][h3]When healthy, Estrada is effective, and he will have to be against the defending World Series champions in their home opener. Estrada was solid on the road last season, going 5-2 with a 2.09 ERA (vs. 2-2 with a 6.62 ERA at home).[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Entering his first full season with the Red Sox, Peavy draws the honor of pitching the home opener. Known for his competitive fire, the righty was an important member of Boston's pitching staff after his acquisition from the White Sox last July.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] CF Carlos Gomez SS Jean Segura DH Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez C Jonathan Lucroy RF Logan Schafer LF Khris Davis 2B Scooter Gennett 1B Lyle Overbay[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Daniel Nava 2B Dustin Pedroia DH David Ortiz 1B Mike Napoli LF Mike Carp CF Grady Sizemore SS Xander Bogaerts C A.J. Pierzynski 3B Will Middlebrooks[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

Isn't he the one that got all bent out of shape with Milwaukee fans voting Miller Park into the best ballpark discussion? No end to the sanctimony of baseball writers. I just don't get this attitude in the media that if someone does something wrong they need to be punished for life, people don't treat other people that way for every offense committed. Braun cheated, it was stupid, embarrassing, disappointing, selfish and a million other things. But it's done, it's over, let's move forward.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/braves.png[/logo][game-info][h1]April 02 | 12:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Braves (1-1) | Brewers (1-1)[/h2][h3]FSWI | MLBN | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/braves/harang-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/brewers/garza-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Harang signed with Atlanta after being released by the Indians on March 24. After struggling through the first five months of last season with the Mariners, he posted a 3.52 ERA in four September starts with the Mets.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Braves | Game Log[/h3][h3]The Brewers considered holding Garza for Game 4 of the season in Boston, but opted instead to maximize his starts over the season. His $50 million, four-year deal is the richest in club history for a free agent.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Jason Heyward CF B.J. Upton 1B Freddie Freeman 3B Chris Johnson LF Justin Upton 2B Dan Uggla C Gerald Laird SS Andrelton Simmons RHP Aaron Harang[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Carlos Gomez LF Logan Schafer RF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez C Jonathan Lucroy 2B Scooter Gennett SS Jeff Bianchi 1B Lyle Overbay RHP Matt Garza[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

I don't agree with those breakdowns in the least. Braun coming up to bat was unlike anyone's first AB of the season, nobody got even close to the same reception. I was on the 200 level, so maybe the higher levels those numbers ring more true, but the 200 and 100 level a solid majority were on their feet. I will say the reception caught me by surprise. I hadn't honestly thought about how people would react when he came up to bat, but I wouldn't have guessed he'd get the response he got. During team introductions he also got the largest reception I felt. I really only heard a smattering of boos for him, and that was only during his first AB. There were also plenty of people still wearing Braun jerseys.

Dale Murphy. I loved Dale Murphy and grew up with a plaque of his two MVPs.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/braves.png[/logo][game-info][h1]April 01 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Braves (0-1) | Brewers (1-0)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/braves/wood-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/brewers/lohse-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Wood flashed his tremendous potential as he posted an 0.90 ERA in five August starts last year. The 23-year-old southpaw creates deception with a funky delivery and primarily uses a knuckle curve as his secondary pitch.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Braves | Game Log[/h3][h3]Lohse was the Brewers' best starting pitcher in 2013 but will start the second game of 2014. After signing at the end of Spring Training last year, he led the team with 20 quality starts, a 3.35 ERA and 198 2/3 innings.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Jason Heyward CF B.J. Upton 1B Freddie Freeman 3B Chris Johnson LF Justin Upton 2B Dan Uggla C Evan Gattis SS Andrelton Simmons P Alex Wood[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Carlos Gomez SS Jean Segura RF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez C Jonathan Lucroy LF Khris Davis 2B Rickie Weeks 1B Mark Reynolds P Kyle Lohse[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

I'll be there. I think this is my 9th in a row.

Just get your friend to have the rehearsal party at the event. Simple! That sucks BCF, but thanks for making this happen all the same.

They're making another show that can tell separate stories that happen in the same world, but not in the same storyline. I think it's slated for 2015?

Reds at Pirates happening now.

Thursday RF Norichika Aoki 2B Scooter Gennett C Jonathan Lucroy CF Carlos Gomez LF Caleb Gindl 3B Yuniesky Betancourt 1B Juan Francisco SS Jeff Bianchi RHP Johnny Hellweg

Wednesday Young right-hander Tyler Thornburg will look to continue his string of strong starts tonight when he takes the mound against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Thornburg has thrown six innings in all six of his starts since rejoining the Brewers' rotation at the end of July, and has yet to give up a home run over that span. He comes into tonight 2-1 with a 1.25 ERA. With right-hander Freddy Garcia starting for the Braves, the Brewers are going with Juan Francisco at first base, Scooter Gennett at second base and Caleb Gindl in left field. Brewers RF Norichika Aoki 2B Scooter Gennett C Jonathan Lucroy 3B Aramis Ramirez CF Carlos Gomez LF Caleb Gindl 1B Juan Francisco SS Jeff Bianchi P Tyler Thornburg Braves CF Jason Heyward RF Justin Upton 1B Freddie Freeman LF Evan Gattis C Brian McCann SS Andrelton Simmons 2B Dan Uggla 3B Elliott Johnson P Freddy Garcia

The Milwaukee Brewers get their fourth crack tonight at St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Shelby Miller, who has bedeviled them all season. Miller comes into tonight's game at Miller Park with a 3-0 record and 1.47 ERA with 25 strikeouts in his previous three starts against the Brewers this season. Jean Segura (hamstring) and Khris Davis (wrist) both remain out of the lineup for the Brewers. Brewers RF Norichika Aoki 2B Scooter Gennett C Jonathan Lucroy 3B Aramis Ramirez CF Carlos Gomez LF Caleb Gindl 1B Sean Halton SS Jeff Bianchi P Johnny Hellweg Cardinals 2B Matt Carpenter RF Carlos Beltran LF Matt Holliday 1B Matt Adams C Yadier Molina CF Jon Jay 3B David Freese SS Daniel Descalso P Shelby Miller

Not that I don't appreciate a win, but we have to lead the majors in squeeze plays since RR took over.

Tuesday 9/17 Brewers RF Norichika Aoki SS Jean Segura C Jonathan Lucroy 3B Aramis Ramirez CF Carlos Gomez 2B Scooter Gennett LF Caleb Gindl 1B Sean Halton P Marco Estrada Cubs SS Starlin Castro LF Junior Lake 1B Anthony Rizzo RF Nate Schierholtz CF Ryan Sweeney C Welington Castillo 3B Donnie Murphy 2B Darwin Barney P Jeff Samardzija

#Brewers lineup tonight: Aoki RF, Segura SS, Lucroy C, Ramirez 3B, Gomez CF, Gennett 2B, Halton 1B, Schafer LF, Lohse P #Reds lineup tonight: Choo CF, Phillips 2B, Votto 1B, Bruce RF, Ludwick LF, Hannahan 3B, Cozart SS, Mesoraco C, Latos P

Wednesday's Lineup RF Norichika Aoki SS Jean Segura C Jonathan Lucroy 3B Aramis Ramirez CF Carlos Gomez 2B Scooter Gennett 1B Juan Francisco LF Logan Schafer RHP Marco Estrada

Brewers RF Norichika Aoki SS Jean Segura C Jonathan Lucroy 3B Aramis Ramirez CF Carlos Gomez 1B Sean Halton LF Logan Schafer 2B Jeff Bianchi P Kyle Lohse Cubs SS Starlin Castro 2B Darwin Barney 1B Anthony Rizzo RF Nate Schierholtz CF Ryan Sweeney 3B Donnie Murphy LF Junior Lake C Welington Castillo P Chris Rusin

Tuesday's Lineups Brewers RF Norichika Aoki SS Jean Segura C Jonathan Lucroy 3B Aramis Ramirez CF Carlos Gomez 2B Scooter Gennett LF Khris Davis 1B Juan Francisco P Yovani Gallardo Pirates LF Jose Tabata 2B Neil Walker CF Andrew McCutchen 1B Justin Morneau RF Marlon Byrd C Russell Martin 3B Josh Harrison SS Clint Barmes P Gerrit Cole

Seeing that the IGTs have been getting a lot less use as this season winds down, I'm just going to put up a thread for each series. Friday Lineup Aoki RF Segura SS Lucroy 1B Ramirez 3B Gomez CF Davis LF Gennett 2B Maldonado C Peralta P

2B Scooter Gennett SS Jean Segura C Jonathan Lucroy 3B Aramis Ramirez CF Carlos Gomez LF Khris Davis RF Caleb Gindl 1B Juan Francisco RHP Yovani Gallardo