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I have no freaking clue where the friggin OFFENSE went?????!!!!! As for rluzinkski's comment. I don't think people are dissapointed. They may be frustrated, because with a good offense, this team could be ahead in the WC race. I mean .500 is great but I think that we could easily be at least 5-6 above if our offense produces. I don't think anyone predicted this team to be this good this year. It is actually kind of nice to have MUST WIN games unlike past years. I am optomistic and hopeful that this could be the begginning of a string of good years.

What is the "code" button for every post. I am not really sure what it does. Any help would be good?

This could be the biggest "Must win" ball game of the year. -The Brewers are only 1 above .500 -They are falling behind in the WC race (5 games back) -They are going to probably have the first losing month of the year. As of now they are 6-12. Just a few important facts about tonight.

Crew Welcomes Back Hendrickson CHICAGO -- The Brewers' top pitching prospect is on his way back to the Majors, and this time it could be for good. Following Sunday's 4-2 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, the team announced that 23-year-old right-hander Ben Hendrickson had been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and will start Monday in Cincinnati. To make room on the roster, infielder Matt Erickson was sent back to Indy. "It's going to be Hendrickson," general manager Doug Melvin confirmed. Hendrickson, a Minnesota native selected by the Brewers in the 10th round of the 1999 draft, made a spot start for the Brewers on June 2 when Ben Sheets was sidelined by dizzy spells. He surrendered four runs on seven hits in five innings of a 5-2 loss at Dodger Stadium. "He's a kid that's not an overpowering guy," Yost said. "He spots his fastball and has a tremendous curveball. He's got a chance to be a good pitcher." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "You know what was good for him? He made one start against the Dodgers, came up, saw what it was like, and then went down and got on a roll." -- Ned Yost on Ben Hendrickson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Triple-A Indianapolis, Hendrickson enjoyed much more success. He is 8-2 with a league-leading 2.27 ERA in 17 starts and was the International League's starting pitcher in last week's Triple-A All-Star Game. "You know what was good for him?" Yost said. "He made one start against the Dodgers, came up, saw what it was like, and then went down and got on a roll. ... You put so much emphasis in your mind on how good these Major League hitters are [and wonder], 'Can I compete?' "Then you pitch against them, and even though he lost, I think he went back with it in his mind that, 'Yeah these guys are good, but I can get them out.' He took that experience and confidence back with him to Triple-A and got on a roll." Hendrickson replaces right-hander Wes Obermueller, who went 3-5 with a 6.69 ERA and was demoted to Triple-A. Because the Brewers are in a long stretch without a day off, Hendrickson will not have to worry about pitching on the irregular schedule that plagued Obermueller. The team had other chances to call up Hendrickson, rated the Brewers' eighth-best prospect by Baseball America. But until Sheets' sudden unavailability created an emergency, Yost and Melvin instead used reliever Matt Wise in a pair of spot starts. "If we were going to do it, I wanted it to be in a position where [Hendrickson] would get four or five or six starts and get his feet on the ground a little bit," Yost said. One worry about Hendrickson is that his curveball may be too good. His fastball tops out in the upper 80-mph range but he throws a hard, sweeping curve that has so much break, Yost noticed home plate umpire Mike Dimuro bailing on it early in Los Angeles and calling it a ball. "When we take the lineup cards up we remind the umps that, 'Hey, this kid has a really big, hard, snapping curveball. Just stay with it, please,'" Yost said. Behind the plate: Yost said he would wait until Monday to determine if Chad Moeller or Gary Bennett would handle catching duties. Bennett handled Hendrickson in his earlier start and also caught Obermueller's games, but he is batting .177 in 40 games including his current 0-for-13 slump. Name game: When Hendrickson returns, he will make clubhouse chatter even more confusing. Five Brewers go by the nickname 'Benny:' Hendrickson, Bennett, outfielder Ben Grieve and pitchers Ben Sheets and Jeff Bennett. Start talking: Left-hander Doug Davis confirmed Sunday that he is interested in a multi-year contract with the Brewers that would avoid salary arbitration. "I don't know a lot of people who wouldn't be open to that," Davis said. "Doug [Melvin] knows that I want to stay here for a couple years, and they figure they can save some money by avoiding arbitration. It sounds like a good deal." Davis is 9-7 this season with a 3.53 ERA and has emerged as a solid No. 2 starter behind Sheets. He and his agent, Steve Canter, opted to renew Davis' contract last winter at $450,000. Sheets, who makes $2.45 million this year, is eligible for his second year of arbitration after this season. Entering Sunday's game, Brewers starters were 34-31 with an impressive 3.92 ERA. "I'm a totally different pitcher than the other four guys, but there's something there. I don't know if you'd call it competing, but we're feeding off each other. It's all about being successful. I think we've got guys who are fun to watch. "If I could get a two- or three-year deal, I would be the happiest guy in the world." In comparison: Going into game No. 90, the Brewers were 46-43 versus their 37-52 mark last year. The overall staff ERA is 3.86 versus 5.00 at this point last year. But the offense has not been as good, batting .255 with 74 home runs and 379 runs scored. That represents a two-point drop in average, 35 fewer homers and 37 fewer runs. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, Hendrickson will try to make a better start than his first one. Here's to hoping he gets more support than Big Ben. GO CREW!

The Vampire will have to wake up as he is pitching in the sun today. This game proably means just as much as last nights and If the Brewers win this one then they would go into the ASG in good shape. There will probably be another big crowd today as I am pretty sure it is Retro Logo Hat day. LET'S GO BREWERS!

EDIT:My bad missed it. Wasn't able to check out the boxscore. My bad.

I'd rather see Hall play third and Ginter play second.

http://home.flash.net/~park29/brooms.jpg How about that sweep!!! 3 brooms for 3 wins!!! 1-0 4-2 4-0 How about the pitching in this series?!?!

BREWERS WIN!!!!

Lineups: CUBS Mark Grudzielanik, 2B Brendon Harris, 3B Sammy Sosa, RF Moises Alou, LF Corey Patterson, CF Derrek Lee, 1B Micheal Barrett, C Ramon Martinez, SS Mark Prior, P BREWERS Scott Podsednik, CF Craig Counsell, SS Geoff Jenkins, LF Lyle Overbay, 1B Ben Grieve, RF Keith Ginter, 2B Wes Helms, 3B Gary Bennett, C Victor Santos, P

That is what I am fearing. That would be crazy with the announcers running around, trying to get the fans going and they are cub fans. LOL

Unfortunately I will not be able to watch the game tonight. I have a baseball game of my own at 7:30. I am really bummed about not being able to watch the game but I will just turn on my recorder and watch it when I get home! LET'S GO BREWERS!!! http://www.e-cookbooks.net/aprons/brewers.jpg

The Crew play the Cubs tomorrow and will try to win against the young righty Mark Prior. Prior is 2-1 with a ERA of 3.38. He has had limited action so far this year as he just got back off the DL about a month ago. He has been off and on so far this year. Here are the Series totals of years past: 2003 vs. Cubs in MIL: 0-7 in CHI: 6-3 All-Time Series Overall: 46-45 In MIL: 21-22 at Miller Park: 10-15 In CHI: 25-23 LINEUPS: [url=http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/scores/live/lineup11021.htm]www.sportsnetwork.com/mer...p11021.htm[/url]

KKKKKKKK After 4 he has 8 K's. Not tooooo bad.http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

KKKKKKK Come on don't let up Big Ben.

http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/mad.gif http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/mad.gif AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/mad.gif http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/mad.gif http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/mad.gif http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/mad.gif

Even though that the game has to be done by WGN announcers, it is going to be good that I'll be able to watch this game! Maybe I'll just have to get the good 'ol radio out and listen to Jim and Bob! COME ON BIG BENNY!!!! GO BREWERS!! http://www.e-cookbooks.net/aprons/brewers.jpg

Brewersdad mind me, but are you really a father of a Brewer player?

Can someone say:2/3 AND BACK TO FOUR GAMES OVER .500!!! That felt great especially with Sheets not even appearing in the series!

Shawn Chacon is now in for the Rockies.

Rocks score on RBI single 3-0

OK that makes sense thanks JaNelson.

Are they pinch hitting for them?

I thought that Sheets was suppose to be a good #3 starter?

How many dp is that now.....3 DP's so far after about 6 innings.