Brewers Weekly

Wow what a shitty week this one was. I would like to completely forget that the Brewers played this week. There are not a lot of good things to point out from this week.

Reds (1-3)

Monday's game was an absolute pitcher's duel which was awesome to see Chris Capuano finally starting to pitch like we all know he can. Aaron Harrang for the Reds had a monster performance too, going 10 innings and 10 strikeouts. I would of like to see Johnny Estrada bust his ass a little harder because if anyone else is up, that is not a double play consequently ended the Brewers' chances in the 10th. Then Grant "Ball-Four" blows the game for the Crew which went downhill when he gave up a four-pitch walk to a guy who was bunting for Christ sakes.

Tuesday got better with a great performance by Yovani yet Fransisco Cordero looked very shaky in that game, almost giving up the game-winner to Ken Griffey Jr.

Wednesday was what we have see from Jeff Suppan most of the year-a shitty outing. He gave up five big runs and the Brewers were coming back which brought to 5-3. Then Matt Wise was thrown off entirely after he hit Pedro Lopez in the mouth which then led to two more runs.

Thursday, Dave Bush had an alright outing but he gave up a couple of runs in the 5th then was pulled from the game after the inning. I just do not get why these pitchers cannot go deep into ball games, it is like Ned Yost is worried so much about their pitch count or getting everyone equal time that he does not let these guys pitch deep. It is mind boggling to me. It was good to see the Brewers come back to lead going into the 9th with Mr. Autom.... wait a minute, Cordero blows the game and Jaiver Valentin wins the second game of this series in the 10th inning. At least the Cubs lost as well. Hopefully things would get better in St. Louis.

Cards (1-3)

Friday was a great game to watch because the Brewers were doing everything that they were suppose to. They hit the ball finally to opposite field and were seeing big results out of it. Is Claudio Vargas money or what? He is now 9-2 and the Brewers look to have a different swagger when he is on the mound.

Saturday featured a doubleheader which the Brewers needed at least one of two Manny Parra came up big for the Crew in a spot start and had a nice 6-3 cushion when he left the game despite only having one earned run. Then Coco blows up again in the ninth, allowing three runs to give the Cards the win. Just horrible, they had a six run lead and manage to give up seven runs. When will this club find their killer instinct, its like whenever they have a big lead, it goes to hell minus Friday's game. Then the nightcap features a better pitching Capuano versus Anthony Reyes who has not won since last September and what do the Brewers do. They get two fucking hits off of this ass clown, thats all two hits. Only two hits is horrible and they should be ashamed that they once again screwed Cappy out of a win because he pitched well after a horrendous first inning. They have now lost eleven consecutive games when he is pitching, yikes.

Today's game (Sunday) once again got the Brewers off to a quick start with a 5-o lead but then Yovani who was lights out through 4th inning, gave up four huge runs in the 5th therefore meant that it was another short day for Brewer starters. Then Derrick Turnbow gives up a couple of hits but then gives up an RBI single to tie the game and Carlos Villienueva walks in the winning run plus gives up a three run double to Albert Pujols. Pathetic, that what that is, they had a five run lead and manage to give up nine straight runs without getting any offense going late? Oh wait they had 14 singles, why on Earth Yost, would you not lay down a bunt here or there? Then the next single would get an RBI.

Trade

The Brewers got Scott Linebrink from the San Diego Padres for three pitching prospects, one being Will Ohman who is very good yet the Brewers have a ton of pitching in the minor leagues as it is so I am not worried about losing one of the many great pitchers we have. I think it will really assist the pen which it already has in the two games he has pitched. I want to see the Brewers go after Adam Dunn which I heard is not out of the realm. We would give up Tony Gywnn Jr. and Matt Wise for Dunn which would not be bad at all. Prince needs some better protection in the lineup with his recent struggles.

Now the Chicago Cubs have pulled within a half a game of the Brewers and lets all be glad their July is over. Yet when it comes to August, the Brewers have not had the best results. Hopefully this homestand will be the medicine they need.