Arizona Diamondbacks @ Milwaukee Brewers GameThread, Jun 3, 2008 8:05 PM EDT

Gameday Thread, #59: 6/3 vs. Brewers

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 7:16 PM EDT Comment 231 comments

Arizona Diamondbacks @ Milwaukee Brewers

Randy Johnson
LHP, 4-1, 3.83

Seth McClung
RHP, 2-2, 4.80

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Okay; can we perhaps stop handing victories over like Willie Wonka passing out candy on Halloween? KTHXBAI. Last night was the latest in a long line of games which we should have won. As mentioned elsewhere, we have already lost seven this year when leading after six innings: we only dropped one more than that during all of last season.

Today, we have the Big Unit, and we should quickly see him get the single strikeout necessary to overtake Roger Clemens and take sole possession of #2 on the all-time K list. That'll be nice, but Randy would, I imagine, prefer to get the W today. That's especially the case after his last couple of starts where he has allowed three runs in 13 innings, with 19 strikeouts and only two walks...but got tagged with a no-decision in both games.

McClung has restricted hitters to a .241 average, but he is wild - their OBP shoots all the way up to .346, a result of 19 walks in 30 innings. Over the past eight games, we've been averaging just three free-passes, compared to eight strikeouts, so today might be a good time to narrow that differential. Mind you, since May 16th, we've also been averaging under seven hits per game, and that's something which certainly needs to improve as well.

I'll be at The Sets for IZW after leaving work, but the good news is, wi-fi connectivity is now back in full effect there, so I may be able to lob in a few comments later on as well. A win would be nice. Sound, fundamental baseball might be nicer still.

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Sure would be nice to see Randy get a win today.

I’ve got the recap covered, assuming this is the appropriate week. It’ll be a bit toward the late hours of the evening, but getting it up shouldn’t be a problem.

by Azreous on Jun 3, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, yeah

Forgot to mention that. Exciting things always seem to happen when Azreous takes up the pen [er…mouse – um, whatever!], so here’s to a perfect game for Randy, or at least something positive to write about!

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like I can't miss not even one game...

I took my monday to study and completely forgot about baseball… (actually I was thinking that yesterday would be a sure W…)
but as we could see, the results were not the best..
unfortunately I wont be able to watch this one too, but I hope that my appearence here can change our fate =X
let’s go dbacks

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on Jun 3, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So....

Anyone think the Brewers org will do anything to recognize Randy if/when he gets that K? Or the Brewers fans?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hi Hudson ^^

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on Jun 3, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’d hope that they’d give it a mention. It’d be nice.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on Jun 3, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fo sho.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe u should give him a couple (200) posts in recognition =p

- The Question is: What is manah-manah?
- The Question is: Who cares!?

by Muu on Jun 3, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unlikely.

Not with an early start while I’m still @ work. I’ll do what I can, though. ;-)

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Today’s lineup:

S. Drew ss .268
C. Young cf .239
O. Hudson 2b .303
C. Tracy 1b .250
M. Reynolds 3b .242
M. Montero c .300
J. Upton rf .275
J. Salazar lf .254
R. Johnson p .167

With Trace, Miggy and Sally in the line up, 5 out of 8 position players are LHB against the righty McClung.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Those other guys:

R. Weeks 2b .207
M. Cameron cf .226
R. Braun lf .297
P. Fielder 1b.280
C. Hart rf .292
B. Hall 3b .227
J.J. Hardy ss 0.245
J. Kendall c .254
S. McClung p .000

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We gotta shell McClung

Hung out with him in Hawaii for a week and at the end he made a pass at the gf.

by Augie's Army on Jun 3, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Really??

Well then SCREW HIM!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did the carpet match the drapes?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 4, 2008 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

How would HE know??

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 4, 2008 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thought the (ex?)gf might

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 4, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Possible....

but unlikely if his pass was unsuccessful, as it seems to have been.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 5, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you kidding

Seth McClung is irresistible. Half the newborns in Milwaukee are redheads. Ain’t no coincidence.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 5, 2008 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

O rly?

Well, just to satisfy your curiosity, having been engaged to a redhead, the carpet DOES match the drapes.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 5, 2008 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lingosnob!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 6, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm??

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 6, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Plus, the guy can't hold Jamison for shit

by Augie's Army on Jun 3, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Totally unacceptable.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Morning all!

Lets do this :)

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's what she said

Yeah. Couldn’t resist.

by luckycc on Jun 3, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your mum

;)

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think we've all been there....

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ooooo

burn ;)

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They have medications for that

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cross you fingers for some solid D today. It seems like it’s been a while since we have had it.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gametime baby

Damn this brewers broadcast crew :(

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You’re stuck with them as well?

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

Damn you MLB.TV I cannot understand WHY they dont have both feeds? I mean they have both radio feeds

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That stinks but the upside is at least you get to watch the game.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably bandwidth.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not really

If half the people take FSN and half FSM then its the same as everyone taking FSM? or am i misinterpreting what you mean?

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have to pay two different teams

for the broadcast rights.

Look at it this way, it’s good to expand your perspective above and beyond just one announcing team’s point of view. If all the fans of a team listened to just one point of view for an entire season, then they start to believe silly things like 30-year old mediocre outfielders are worth $30M.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I do agree

But at the same time it makes you want to hang yourself if its something like the Marlins series :(

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would not object

to a blanket MLBAM policy stating that they would not broadcast another Marllins broadcast until they banned those stupid call to the bullpen commercials.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh those are the absolute worst

by snakecharmer on Jun 3, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The dome is close in WI. Is there a threat of rain?

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think there was/is

by luckycc on Jun 3, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cold and rainy

by snakecharmer on Jun 3, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

CY with the slow roller through the box for a one out single.

That’ll work.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Odawg strikikng out won't

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Jun 3, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Let this not set the tone for the night :(

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It looks like McClung has a decent two seamer that is creating problems with our LHB’s.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Argh!

Hoisted on our own petard!!!

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, let's get that K

Over and done with, then get on with the victory. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nearly

But i’ll take that out :)

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

There it is!! Second 4673!!

by snakecharmer on Jun 3, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well done Randy!

Wooooooo

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HISTORY!!

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Jun 3, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice RJ

love moving past Rocket the Pedo

I was so glad Brandon Medders was gone, until I heard he cleared waivers and went to Tucson. Damn.

by mr.tunes on Jun 3, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats, Johnson

by luckycc on Jun 3, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

GO RANDY!

Nice for the crowd to give him a round of applause. Wonder if they’ll give him a standing O after the inning?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

[Loud, sustained applause]

Best left-hander of our generation.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the sets

JM-
what is ISW? I was supposed to see Fu Manchu at the Sets a few weeks back but they ended up playing the Clubhouse

I was so glad Brandon Medders was gone, until I heard he cleared waivers and went to Tucson. Damn.

by mr.tunes on Jun 3, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

IZW

Impact Zone Wrestling. A pro wrestling fed: they’re like a farm team for the WWE. ;-) See http://impactzonewrestling.com for more info. We’ve been sponsoring them for about four years; they are brilliant wrestlers, but just can’t market themselves.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've been meaning to email you about that,

Now that I’m settled back in AZ for the summer I’m looking for things to do and I was wondering if my local indie fed was looking for any more volunteer assistance.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come along some time

We’ll get you a ringside seat, so you can enjoy the show, and we’ll take it from there.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also,

do they run their shows pretty straight, or do they try their hand at satire?

My favorite fed in the world is Chikara, largely because of the humor. Things like the tag team Los Icecreams giving the opponent harrowing back body drops onto sprinkles tickles my fancy to no end

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mostly straight

As straight as pro wrestling can be, anyway. :-)

Big fan of Kaiju Big Battel, myself – http://kaiju.com

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i see

I must admit that I enjoyed the Kimbo Slice extravaganza last Saturday night….I did not expect to but I did.

I was so glad Brandon Medders was gone, until I heard he cleared waivers and went to Tucson. Damn.

by mr.tunes on Jun 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A quick 1-2-3 for RJ!

Sweet!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Too damned bad

it wasn’t at home.

:-(

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's fine with me,

I was at the game the first time he broke the record.

That game also featured Brandon Lyon’s awesome slide tag at third and a Chris Young walk off. Good times all around.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reynolds! Geez! That was a boneheaded base running.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Reynolds throw out trying to stretch a single into a 2B.

:-(

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

*thrown

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a hard time blaming Reynolds for that play.

I don’t think it’s possible to hit a more tailor-made double than that ball.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I think Reynolds just got unlucky when the ball bounced off the wall.

by luckycc on Jun 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Schulte, as soon as it left the bat,

said it was going to be for extra bases.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was a bounce like I've never seen before.

The ball hit the tarp and took a 90 degree turn and bounced thirty feet back on to the field allowing Braun to field and throw it without ever breaking stride.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

When Ryan Braun gets an assist,

you KNOW something must have bounced his way.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

DAMMIT

STOP IT WITH THE ERRORS :( in the field and on the basepaths this is simple stuff

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I keep thinking the commentators

Are saying McLovin when talking about the pitcher :D

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

+1

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh dear lord

make it stop…

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not a very slick play by Wolf there.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Our catchers

can’t catch ANYONE stealing.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So much

For “sound, fundamental baseball”. At least they got the “mental” bit right… :-(

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If from now on

the team decides to only make errors with no one on-base, I won’t complain.

I swear, this has been the most un-clutch defense I’ve ever seen. It takes a special brand of bad to be middle of the pack in errors, but still lead the majors in unearned runs.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Salazar with a double!!

That’s my boy…

by snakecharmer on Jun 3, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sally!

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Solid lead off double for Sally!

Sweet!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Too bad we couldn’t convert. :-(

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sally with a double

by luckycc on Jun 3, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And Randy

Merely strikes out the side. Do you think he was upset or something?

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

CY GIDP

Damn

by luckycc on Jun 3, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the words excape me right now :( even F-bombs just dont seem right

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

damn you!

McLovin!

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A combination

Of incompetence and wretched luck appears to be dooming us offensively thus far. However, it’s still 0-0, so we can but hope for a change in the weather. And with that, I’m off: more from The Sets later!

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good evening all. That was atrocious play in the top of that inning. However, I have to say, it is still really fun watching hitters miss that slider of Randy Johnson’s. Congrats to him on (again) passing Roger Clemens.

by SongBird on Jun 3, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great job, RJ!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Randy

Dealing again tonight, god I hope he doesn’t get denied another win by our offence/defence

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Solid lead off single for O-Dawg!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Solid ribby 2 bagger for Reynolds!

Sweet!!!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Marky Mark!

Big time :)

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice job of hitting by the Sheriff!! 1-0. Grrr, should be 2-0 though.

by TwinnerA on Jun 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Please Randy,

STOP BAREHANDING THE BASEBALL!!!!!!!!!

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn RJ! That was a great stab but I would like to see you not catch balls with your left hand.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good play, but yeah that scares me.

by SongBird on Jun 3, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Barehanded grab and then he throws a strike

But wow, scary.

by luckycc on Jun 3, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pitch count through 4:

RJ 58
McClung 60

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Looking good

Johnson has been great. Seven K’s through four is almost v.2002 levels. But, as last night, the offense needs to get more, rather than relying on the shutout.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Keep it up RJ.

But we could REALLY use some insurance runs…. Randy deserves another win, boys!!

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This last week is definitely feeling like retro DBacks where the pitchers had to pitch a shutout for the team to win.

by SongBird on Jun 3, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sadly, yes.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

However

The good news is, we now have five pitchers whom it’s not inconceivable they could do it…

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jim,

when you were looking up the loss totals for the bullpen compared to last year, did you keep track of total number of decisions?

I wonder how many losses the bullpen might have had last season that were turned into wins via late-inning heroics.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

All told

The bullpen was 30-19, which kicks ass. Of course, a win does not necessarily mean a loss but for late inning heroics: the game could have been tied. We had a total of 12 wins where we were trailing after six; six where we trailed after seven; and three where we trailed after eight.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you,

duly.

My memory is likely exaggerating things, but it seems like the only comeback win we’ve had was the Owings pinch-hit homerun game.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Close...

3-18 when trailing after six innings. Only one win when trailing after seven.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two singles for McClung? Sheesh!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That''s more

Than the rest of their lineup put together. Go figure. Maybe he’s hoping McLovin’ repays the favor?

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

8 K’s for RJ through 5 scoreless.

Sweet!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not that it matters

Randy rolls up his eight K, just as the barman at The Sets bring me my first Heineken of the evening. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and just

As im off to sleep, up in 5 hours :( please please please let me wake up to a win, if not i find you all responsible :)

So...time for another drink then?

by Wimb on Jun 3, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This offense is uninspiring. We are going to have to bring the bullpen eventually. Some insurance runs would be comforting.

by SongBird on Jun 3, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dear offense

We’ve been through this before,,, and I hate having to repeat myself. But one run is not sufficient for any practical purpose. Our pitching staff is good, But we average only one 1-0 win per year in franchise history. So don ‘t rely on it. Thank you, in advance, for your co-operation in this matter.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A 4 pitch, lead off bb for RJ? That didn’t look too good.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweet,

one of the highlights of summer unemployment is morning baseball.

Tomorrow should be a nice day to sleep in late, cook up some breakfast burritos and watch us lose in horribly painful fashion.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, that sucks

by snakecharmer on Jun 3, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ouch! Braun smoked that two run bomb.

Sheesh!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Braun punished that hanging slider.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sigh. That was yucky.

by SongBird on Jun 3, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I must say

Looking at games out relievers lost, the long ball seemed to play more of a part than the error. Tonight, though not a reliever giving up the bomb, looks similar…

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, two more looong balls

that, luckily, are outs…

by snakecharmer on Jun 3, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hart just missed one there. Wow, RJ isn’t fooling them in their 6th.

Bear down, RJ!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How about we try to score some runs in this inning?

by SongBird on Jun 3, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sounds good to me.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What worries me

Is that we haven’t managed a single walk off a pitcher who has averaged more than six per nine innings. Is McLovin’ that good?

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

McClung is done. Let’s get to the Brewers ‘pen, boys!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

SCORE SOME FREAKING RUNS!!!!!

::Arming F-bombs, just in case::

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

IAWTC

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Jun 3, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good walk drawn by Reynolds, after missing 2 meatballs.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice lead off bb for Reynolds!

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Miggy

trying to take the lead with that swing.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

DAMMIT.

Freaking Ryan Braun.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steals an RBI double

away from Miggy that would have tied the game.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Possible double,

anyway.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Miggy smoked that ball. To bad that Braun made a very solid play on it. :-(

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

We have completely lost all ability

to hit a freaking fastball thrown right down the middle. This is goddamned pathetic.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Upton really likes popping out to 1st, apparently.

by SongBird on Jun 3, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He just bobbled a very routine ball in rf. Good thing that the runner didn’t advance.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They won't advance

because they’ve scouted Upton’s arm.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't be opposed to Randy going out there for the 7th,

but the first baserunner allowed, BoMel should bring in the bullpen.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Randy Johnson goes back out there

over my dead body.

He’s not fooling anyone out there.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

His location disappeared last inning

I don’t hold out much hope for it coming back.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Randy's going back out.

I like it, but keep him on a short leash, BoMel.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I worry after those four long shots last inning. But we’ll see.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on Jun 3, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Leadoff single

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm worried too

by luckycc on Jun 3, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Runs scored the last 3 RJ starts:

1 at ATL
3 vs SF
1 at MIL

He should be 3 freaking wins closer to 300.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Slider for the K to Kendall, I think.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nope. Flyout to CY.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank god

he found the one hitter on the Brewers’ roster that can’t hit homeruns.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh?

Craig Counsell?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kendall, four homeruns in has last 1800+ at bats.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

3-1. Oh well.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

But the crowd gives Randy a standing O.

That’s really classy.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Nice to hear.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on Jun 3, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That really sucks! Where was RJ on the back up at home?

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn't have mattered.

O-Dawg hit the runner in the back.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was still

Totally Jackson’s fault. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Upton's fault, obviously.

Hudson never makes mistakes.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Most enlightening

Hudson gets the error, and you blame the pitcher.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hudson now

At 70% of his error total for all of last season.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, that was imminently predictable.

Bad relay by Hudson, but not nearly as bad as that Upton bobble that might have cost an extra base.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone think

we can possibly score 3 more runs to win this game?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

Now, do I think it’s likely? Not really.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on Jun 3, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

4 runs now.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My answer- and lack of optimism- remains the same, really.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on Jun 3, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's it for the night for me

I wanted to make it through the whole game, but I’m exhausted and my 4:30 am alarm always seems to come real quick. Here’s hoping I wake to find the Dbacks pulled off a late inning road rally.

by luckycc on Jun 3, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

/looks at AL scoreboard

Screw this, I want to watch an offense that can score more than one run off of McClung – it’s ASU softball time.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I am a Wildcat, but I have no problem rooting for the gals from ASU. They have a lot of heart, something the D-Backs seem to be lacking lately (except for the starting pitchers and Cruz and Lyon).

by TwinnerA on Jun 3, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hi all… looks like things aren’t going well.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Now I think THIS is where we're missing Tony Clark.

We don’t have any hitters mature, experienced, and respected enough to take command of the clubhouse and remind these young guys that the Dodgers aren’t going to lose forever, and that we’re not going anywhere in the postseason if we can’t win on the road. This lackluster play away from Chase absolutely CAN NOT continue.

I’m not sure how we’re going to prevent a wholesale revolt by the pitching staff, because they’re sure as hell doing THEIR job, and they’re getting 1 freaking run of run support AGAINST A GUY WITH A 4.80 ERA.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure that Tony Clark

is the one that you want delivering the lecture on lackluster road hitting.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

His personal performance doesn't matter.

I feel like we don’t have any leaders among the hitters…. Byrnes? Yeah right. O-Dawg? Doubt anyone actually listens to him. Augie? Tracy?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just super to see Burke out there again. Free D’Antona!!!

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And why doesn’t BoMel do a double switch there when he brings in Johnson? He should have pulled Sally in the double switch.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Burke hit that ball pretty hard. It was a nice play by Weeks.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WARNING!! F-BOMBS AWAY.

Guess what? FUCK OUR OFFENSE, AND FUCK OUR CONTINUOUS LOSING AWAY FROM CHASE.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yahoo Gameday

Has stuck at the end of the seventh. I think it’s probably for the best.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Probably won't get better, but might get worse.

At least stuck at the end of the seventh, you can maintain hope for the top of the 8th.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does anybody know CY’s stats each AB? It seems like he tends to get his hits at the beginning of the game and does worse as the game wears on.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's actually

pretty spot on.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

To specify,

his main problems is against relievers – not so much against the starters.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow. .115 in the 9th inning and .179 against relievers.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The ninth inning drop off

is pretty common.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was going to say....

the 4th inning, when he’s batting for the 2nd time, is his best inning. Then he has trouble against the fresh arms of the bullpen.

Is this a common pattern for young hitters though? I know we’re always talking about Miggy’s late game performance…. what about the rest of the team?

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if it's commong for young hitters,

but here are the aggregate team numbers.

by dahlian on Jun 3, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

very interesting… CY’s 5-9 inning numbers are disturbing, no matter how you slice it.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh...

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on Jun 3, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fielder does it again.

HR off Scherzer, 5-1

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man! Prince just smoked that meatball by Max. :-(

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

beware of Skins rant in 3…..2…...1…...

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nah.

I think I’ve already exhausted my full arsenal of F-bombs on the night. I’d have to land, refuel, and reload, and frankly, I just don’t have the energy right now.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

When Skins is out of trouble… beware D’Back-dom.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I mean out of energy

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think we’re all rather worn over how this team has been playing the past month.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on Jun 3, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rooting for the Dbacks right now

is a losing battle.

I mean, I’m still here, watching the top of the 9th with a 6 run deficit and little to no hope of coming back, but this team is just depressing me these days.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes… it’s a lot more exhausting than ‘03-’05. Then we just expected it and took it on the chin. Now we’ve gotten a taste of the good stuff again… and the sour stuff is just awful.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

Sooner or later, SOMEBODY in the clubhouse is just going to be disgusted at the manner in which we’re losing games. THEN we’ll find out who the leaders are on this team.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think we can sympathize with how the Rockies fans have been feeling all season…

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on Jun 3, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now JJ Hardy with a 2 run blast.

Stupid Sabino Sabercat.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

can we just go home now?

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oopha.

by TwinnerA on Jun 3, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s official. This is getting ugly. Another bomb given up by Max.

It looked like another hanging off speed pitch. :-(

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It’d be nice for our offense to show something here, even though the game is over. Get ‘em on, get ‘em over.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather

they wait and show something tomorrow when we actually have a chance to win. ::knocks wood::

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Game.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Can't blame BoMel for this one.

Leaving Randy out there might have been a mistake, but if our hitters can’t score more than one freaking run, it’s completely irrelevant.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

True about the no run support, but anyone with eyes could see after the 2-run homer and the three long outs that he was gassed and shouldn’t have gone out there in the 7th.

by TwinnerA on Jun 3, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And the double switch he should have pulled in that inning was a no-brainer as well.

"There are only two seasons: winter and baseball"
-- Bill Veeck

by njjohn on Jun 3, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let’s get ‘em tomorrow, boys.

by foulpole on Jun 3, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Easier said than done,

when we’re playing on the road.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

To paraphrase Shakespeare,

“Something is rotten in the state of the Dbacks’ hitting.”

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on Jun 3, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In passing

I notice a certain someone hit his 15th homer and got his 50th RBI today. :( But at least the Dodgers are losing. ;)

Here’s to a better tomorrow. Because it’s hard to see how it can get any worse.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just got back from

watching the game at Native New Yorker (where I no doubt got terrible service because everything in Phoenix is so shitty and worthless, and why would anyone ever bother) and boo, I say. Boo.

Oh well, ASU softball are National Champs, and the missus and I just bought a house. Woo!

The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.

by soco on Jun 3, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone know

Whether we can get th ASU ladies to fly out to Milwaukee in time for the start of tomorrow’s game?

Congratulations to them.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 3, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They'd probably do better

though we should try the ASU baseball team as well, they’re hosting their Super-Regional this weekend, and are pretty good. Or UofA’s baseball team, also in a Super-Regional.

The boys in Sedona Red slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance.

by soco on Jun 3, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs