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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]September 05 | 6:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (66-69) | Marlins (60-76)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/marlins.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/peralta-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/marlins/eovaldi-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-0, 9.00 ERA, 3.00 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Marlins | Game Log[/h3][h3]The right-handed prospect, who was 7-11 with a 4.66 ERA at Triple-A Nashville this season, will start in Miami. For Peralta, September will essentially be an audition for a spot in next year's Brewers rotation.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]4-10, 4.48 ERA, 1.59 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]The right-hander has lost two straight starts, but he actually threw one of his best games in his last outing. Eliminating walks is a focus, and in a loss to the Mets, he walked one in seven innings. He allowed three runs.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart C Martin Maldonado CF Carlos Gomez SS Jean Segura P Wily Peralta[/divclass][divclass=home] [/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]September 04 | 6:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (65-69) | Marlins (60-75)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/marlins.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/marcum-14.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/marlins/leblanc-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]5-4, 3.35 ERA, 1.22 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Marlins | Game Log[/h3][h3]The Brewers were unable to trade Marcum before the Aug. 31 deadline, so he remains in the rotation in an effort to build momentum toward free agency. His last start was cut short by cramping in his right calf.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-3, 2.49 ERA, 1.23 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]After a brief stint back in the bullpen, LeBlanc is again a starter as Miami moves to a six-man rotation. His last start was Aug. 22, when he threw seven innings and gave up three runs, two earned, on five hits and three walks in a loss to Arizona.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart C Jonathan Lucroy CF Carlos Gomez SS Jeff Bianchi RHP Shaun Marcum[/divclass][divclass=home] [/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

Wolf pitched 3.1 innings of relief today and got the win. 1-0 as an Oriole.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/pirates.png[/logo][game-info][h1]September 02 | 1:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Pirates (70-62) | Brewers (64-68)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/pirates/mcdonald-02.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-26.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]12-6, 3.57 ERA, 1.18 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]McDonald hopes to stop a second-half pattern of inconsistency by following up Tuesday's seven scoreless innings of two-hit pitching against the Cardinals. After a volatile period, he has allowed only two homers in last 28 innings.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]14-8, 3.52 ERA, 1.26 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Pirates | Game Log[/h3][h3]Gallardo is on a roll. He has pitched at least seven innings in six straight starts, all wins. He has allowed more than one run only twice in those games, and leads the Majors with 22 quality starts.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] 2B Brock Holt LF Jose Tabata CF Andrew McCutchen RF Garrett Jones 1B Gaby Sanchez 3B Pedro Alvarez C Michael McKenry SS Josh Harrison LHP James McDonald[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart C Martin Maldonado CF Carlos Gomez SS Jeff Bianchi RHP Yovani Gallardo[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/pirates.png[/logo][game-info][h1]September 01 | 6:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Pirates (70-61) | Brewers (63-68)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/pirates/burnett-02.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/estrada-16.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]15-5, 3.67 ERA, 1.25 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Burnett will be trying to bounce back from a rarity for him: failing to hold onto a mid-game lead, as he did in a 4-3 loss to St. Louis. The Bucs have scored a total of eight runs in the right-hander's five losses.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-5, 4.02 ERA, 1.21 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Pirates | Game Log[/h3][h3]Estrada's best outings have come at home, where he has a 3.54 ERA in 41 games, including 14 starts. He took a no-decision after allowing three Pirates runs in 5 2/3 innings on July 14 at Miller Park.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] LF Alex Presley RF Travis Snider CF Andrew McCutchen 1B Garrett Jones 3B Pedro Alvarez 2B Josh Harrison C Rod Barajas SS Clint Barmes P A.J. Burnett[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Nyjer Morgan 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart C Jonathan Lucroy CF Carlos Gomez SS Jean Segura P Marco Estrada[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/pirates.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 31 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Pirates (70-60) | Brewers (62-68)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/pirates/karstens-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/rogers-05.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]5-3, 3.47 ERA, 1.12 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Karstens hopes to not have any residual effect from the strained left-groin that forced him out last Saturday against the Brewers. He did go seven scoreless innings -- the seventh time in his last 10 starts that he'd gone seven-plus.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-1, 4.28 ERA, 1.28 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Pirates | Game Log[/h3][h3]He gutted through five innings to beat the Pirates on Sunday without his best stuff, and will try to be sharper in the rematch. After being denied in his first six Major League starts, Rogers has two straight wins.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] CF Alex Presley LF Jose Tabata RF Travis Snider 1B Garrett Jones 3B Pedro Alvarez C Michael McKenry 2B Josh Harrison SS Clint Barmes P Jeff Karstens[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart C Jonathan Lucroy CF Carlos Gomez SS Jean Segura P Mark Rogers[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

I was wondering about Braun's chance at MVP this morning and came wondering if this thread had started talking about it. Personally, if Braun performs in September like he has been, I think he only has one legit contender in the MVP race and that's McCutchen. McCutchen deserves to be in the conversation, and if the Pirates make the playoffs, he'd probably win it, but the Pirates aren't a lock for the playoffs. If they don't make the playoffs, I think Braun should have it hands down. Braun ranks; • 6th in NL in BA (.311) • 1st in NL in HR (36) • 1st in NL in RBI (92) • 2nd in NL in R (88) • 8th in NL in SB (21) • 1st in NL in SLG (.610) • 1st in NL in OPS (.999) McCutchen ranks: • 2nd in NL in BA (.344) • 6th in NL in HR (24) • 1st in NL in R (90) • 2nd in NL in SLG (.566) • 2nd in NL in OPS (.975) Votto will end up playing 40-50 fewer games than Braun and McCutchen, so I think that will eliminate him. Right now Bruce leads most offensive categories for the Reds, and I don't think he'll be in the MVP discussion. I don't see another guy on a playoff bound team that stands out offensively like Braun or McCutchen. But we have another month to go, so who knows.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 30 | 1:20 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (62-67) | Cubs (49-80)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cubs.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/marcum-13.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cubs/raley-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]5-4, 3.19 ERA, 1.17 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Marcum looked sharp in his return from a two-month stint on the disabled list before coming unraveled after an error in the fifth inning at Pittsburgh. The Brewers would like to trade him before Aug. 31 if they can.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]1-2, 6.64 ERA, 1.57 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]This will be Raley's fifth big league start, and the Cubs are going to monitor his innings. Don't expect him to go more than five. In his last start, he gave up two runs on five hits against the Rockies. He has a 4.09 ERA in two home games.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun RF Corey Hart C Jonathan Lucroy CF Carlos Gomez 3B Cody Ransom SS Jeff Bianchi RHP Shaun Marcum[/divclass][divclass=home] LF David DeJesus 3B Luis Valbuena SS Starlin Castro 1B Anthony Rizzo RF Bryan LaHair C Steve Clevenger CF Brett Jackson 2B Darwin Barney LHP Brooks Raley[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 29 | 7:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (61-67) | Cubs (49-79)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cubs.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/fiers-16.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cubs/samardzija-02.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]7-6, 2.98 ERA, 1.13 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Fiers 6 2/3 inning, three-run effort in Pittsburgh was a bounce-back after he allowed 12 runs over seven innings in his previous two starts. He also logged his first Major League hit, a bunt single that snapped an 0-for-22.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]8-11, 4.09 ERA, 1.27 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Samardzija looks to extend his string of deep outings after going seven more innings in three of his last four outings. In his last start against Colorado, Samardzija burned through 60 pitches in three innings but made it through seven.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez RF Corey Hart C Jonathan Lucroy CF Nyjer Morgan SS Jean Segura RHP Mike Fiers[/divclass][divclass=home] RF David DeJesus 3B Luis Valbuena SS Starlin Castro LF Alfonso Soriano 1B Bryan LaHair C Welington Castillo CF Brett Jackson 2B Darwin Barney RHP Jeff Samardzija[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 28 | 7:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (60-67) | Cubs (49-78)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cubs.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-25.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cubs/wood-02.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]13-8, 3.62 ERA, 1.28 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Gallardo threw seven innings for the fifth straight game on Wednesday, when he allowed just two solo home runs against the Cubs. The 26-year-old righty is 5-0 with a 2.02 ERA since Zack Greinke was traded at the end of July[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]4-10, 4.76 ERA, 1.26 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Wood lost to the Brewers in his last start, but drew praise from Ryan Braun, who said the lefty threw a cutter "that's tough to differentiate." Braun did hit an RBI double and home run off Wood, so he figured him out.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez RF Corey Hart C Martin Maldonado CF Carlos Gomez SS Jeff Bianchi P Yovani Gallardo[/divclass][divclass=home] [/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 27 | 7:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (59-67) | Cubs (49-77)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cubs.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/estrada-15.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cubs/germano-02.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]1-5, 4.23 ERA, 1.18 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]It took 16 starts, but Estrada finally earned his first win of the year on Tuesday against the Cubs. It was arguably his best outing of the season, as he tossed six shutout innings, surrendered two hits and struck out nine.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-3, 4.54 ERA, 1.26 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Germano will face the Brewers for the second straight game. In his last start, he gave up seven runs on eight hits over 4 2/3 innings and took the loss. He's done better at Wrigley, posting a 3.18 ERA in four games.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez RF Corey Hart C Jonathan Lucroy CF Carlos Gomez SS Jean Segura P Marco Estrada[/divclass][divclass=home] RF David DeJesus 3B Josh Vitters 1B Anthony Rizzo LF Alfonso Soriano SS Starlin Castro C Steve Clevenger CF Brett Jackson 2B Darwin Barney P Justin Germano[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 24 | 6:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (57-66) | Pirates (67-57)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/pirates.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/fiers-15.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/pirates/rodriquez-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]6-6, 2.90 ERA, 1.14 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Pirates | Game Log[/h3][h3]Since flirting with a perfect game on Aug. 7, Fiers has pitched seven innings and allowed 12 runs in his last two starts. He gave up two home runs for just the second time this season in a loss on Saturday.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]8-12, 4.00 ERA, 1.31 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3][/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez RF Corey Hart C Jonathan Lucroy CF Carlos Gomez SS Jean Segura RHP Mike Fiers[/divclass][divclass=home] LF Jose Tabata RF Travis Snider CF Andrew McCutchen 1B Garrett Jones 2B Neil Walker 3B Pedro Alvarez C Rod Barajas SS Clint Barmes LHP Wandy Rodriguez[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cubs.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 22 | 1:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Cubs (47-75) | Brewers (56-66)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cubs/wood-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-25.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]4-6, 4.83 ERA, 1.28 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Wood gave up six earned runs in five innings Friday in Cincinnati, after holding the same Reds club to one run in seven innings less than week earlier. He is looking for his first win since July 6 and has allowed six or more runs in four outings over that span.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]12-8, 3.67 ERA, 1.30 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Manager Ron Roenicke said Gallardo's curveball was the best it's been this season on Friday, when he allowed one run on four hits in seven innings against the Phillies. He's given up just six runs in his last 28 2/3 innings.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] LF David DeJesus 3B Luis Valbuena SS Starlin Castro 1B Anthony Rizzo RF Bryan LaHair C Steve Clevinger CF Brett Jackson 2B Darwin Barney LHP Travis Wood[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart C Martin Maldonado CF Carlos Gomez SS Cody Ransom RHP Yovani Gallardo[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

It looks like he deleted it, but Mike Vassallo had a really horribly timed tweet this morning. It was something to the effect of being Wolf's birthday today and for a present the Brewers were giving him an off-day tomorrow. Oops.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cubs.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 21 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Cubs (47-74) | Brewers (55-66)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cubs/rusin-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/estrada-14.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Rusin will make his Major League debut against the Brewers. He had a 2.63 ERA in his first five starts at Triple-A Iowa, scuffled in June, but rebounded, and has given up four earned runs over 18 2/3 innings in his past three starts.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-5, 4.52 ERA, 1.23 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Winless in 15 starts and six relief appearances this season, Estrada has been frustrated with his last two trips to the mound. He gave up four runs and didn't make it past the fifth inning in either outing.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF David DeJesus 3B Josh Vitters 1B Anthony Rizzo LF Alfonso Soriano SS Starlin Castro C Welington Castillo CF Brett Jackson 2B Darwin Barney P Chris Rusin[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart C Jonathan Lucroy CF Carlos Gomez SS Jean Segura P Marco Estrada[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cubs.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 20 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Cubs (47-73) | Brewers (54-66)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cubs/germano-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/rogers-04.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]2-2, 3.19 ERA, 1.16 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Germano posted his first quality start of the season on Wednesday, giving up two runs over 6 1/3 innings vs. the Astros. Opposing teams keep calling him a "crafty right-hander." Germano won't overpower hitters, but he does keep them off-balance.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-1, 4.94 ERA, 1.23 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Searching for the first win of his career, Rogers is coming off a five-run, seven-hit performance against the Rockies. Still, for the third time in four starts, he was in line for the win before the bullpen blew a save.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF David DeJesus 3B Josh Vitters 1B Anthony Rizzo LF Alfonso Soriano SS Starlin Castro C Welington Castillo CF Brett Jackson 2B Darwin Barney P Justin Germano[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart C Jonathan Lucroy CF Carlos Gomez SS Jean Segura P Mark Rogers[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

Ya, I'm glad I found the group. Somehow I expected it to be easier to find, but I guess I'm never in the front rows. People in the front rows really do it up, so it's hard to walk through without just constantly walking through everyone's group. Anyway, it was good to meet some folks and hang out for a bit. Thanks for setting it up!

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/phillies.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 19 | 1:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Phillies (55-65) | Brewers (54-65)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/phillies/kendrick-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/wolf-23.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]5-9, 4.53 ERA, 1.44 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Kendrick rebounded from a poor start Aug. 8 against Atlanta -- it seemed like he could be moved to the bullpen as a result -- to throw seven scoreless innings Tuesday against the Marlins at Marlins Park. He allowed five hits and struck out six.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]3-9, 5.65 ERA, 1.57 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Phillies | Game Log[/h3][h3]Wolf has lost three of his last four decisions and has one win since April after allowing six earned runs in five innings on Tuesday. He gave up at least four runs and nine hits in each of the three most recent losses.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Jimmy Rollins 3B Kevin Frandsen CF John Mayberry Jr. 1B Ryan Howard LF Ty WIgginton RF Domonic Brown 2B Michael Martinez C Brian Schneider P Kyle Kendrick[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Nyjer Morgan 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun C Jonathan Lucroy 1B Travis Ishikawa CF Carlos Gomez 3B Cody Ransom SS Jean Segura P Randy Wolf[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/phillies.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 18 | 6:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Phillies (54-65) | Brewers (54-64)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/phillies/hamels-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/fiers-14.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]13-6, 2.91 ERA, 1.11 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Hamels threw a shutout Monday in Miami. He became just the third Phillies pitcher in the last 20 seasons to throw consecutive shutouts. He joined Cliff Lee, who threw three straight last season, and Cory Lidle, who threw two straight in 2004.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]6-5, 2.63 ERA, 1.10 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Phillies | Game Log[/h3][h3]Fiers is coming off a Coors Field nightmare in which he surrendered more earned runs in two-plus innings -- eight -- than he had allowed in his previous 62 innings of work, spanning nine starts and one appearance in relief.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Jimmy Rollins 3B Kevin Frandsen 2B Chase Utley 1B Ryan Howard LF Domonic Brown RF Laynce Nix CF John Mayberry C Erik Kratz LHP Cole Hamels[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki C Jonathan Lucroy LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart CF Carlos Gomez 2B Cody Ransom SS Jean Segura RHP Mike Fiers[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

Did we ever discover the color of the awning to look for? Any other identifying marks?

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/phillies.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 17 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Phillies (54-64) | Brewers (53-64)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/phillies/worley-02.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-24.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]6-7, 3.97 ERA, 1.46 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Worley lasted only 5 1/3 frames in his last outing, a no-decision vs. the Cards. In 12 starts since coming off the DL on June 4, the righty, who is pitching through bone chips in his elbow, is 3-5. He's 4-3 with a 2.59 ERA in nine road starts in '12.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]11-8, 3.78 ERA, 1.32 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Phillies | Game Log[/h3][h3]Gallardo has pitched at least seven innings in three straight starts, all Brewers victories. He has met the definition of a "quality start" in 19 of his 24 outings this season.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Jimmy Rollins LF Juan Pierre 2B Chase Utley 1B Ryan Howard RF Domonic Brown CF Laynce Nix 3B Kevin Frandsen C Brian Schneider RHP Vance Worley[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki 2B Rickie Weeks LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart C Martin Maldonado CF Nyjer Morgan SS Jean Segura RHP Yovani Gallardo[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

Shhhh.....careful.....we've just seen an honest to goodness save alive in the wild. Try to make it feel welcome.

I'd normally think, why not just stick with Parra at this point, but the only team Parra has actually pitched poorly against in about two months, has been the Phillies.

Oh, that explains it better then. Ueck didn't say it was that close.

I can never tell if it's going out or not when listening to Uecker this year. That was a tense few seconds.