Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Only #2? Stupid ESPN...
The chips fell in my corner tonight as I witnessed the Crew lay out a hell of a welcome mat for the Marlins. As I predicted we sat up in RF but got 2nd row seats, and the weather was nothing short of perfect.
Can't think of anything to say about the game that isn't obvious from the score to Cappy's line. Each Brewers hitter took a good approach at the plate, and Capuano went right after the strike zone from pitch one (I think he had 8 pitches after one and 28 after three). Also, I'd like to send my congrats to Capuano for becoming the first 14 game winner for the Brewers since 1993.
One last thing, I'm very thankful to have been eyewitness to Rickie Weeks and his supernatural play-making ability. On that note, I was listening to Sunday's game and Jim mentioned something like the Brewers get to 80% more balls due to their defensive alignments. That stat sounds a bit bloated now that I put it in writing and actually think about it, but in this game alone there were plays made that wouldn't have been possible with traditional defensive placement.
Here's to the Crew keeping the bats hot and the pitches down in the zone. Also, Happy (early?) Birthday to Jon... I used your ID for a whole summer, you'd think I'd remember what day your birthday is, haha. I'll just say I don't blame the drugs, but maybe I should.
Can't think of anything to say about the game that isn't obvious from the score to Cappy's line. Each Brewers hitter took a good approach at the plate, and Capuano went right after the strike zone from pitch one (I think he had 8 pitches after one and 28 after three). Also, I'd like to send my congrats to Capuano for becoming the first 14 game winner for the Brewers since 1993.
One last thing, I'm very thankful to have been eyewitness to Rickie Weeks and his supernatural play-making ability. On that note, I was listening to Sunday's game and Jim mentioned something like the Brewers get to 80% more balls due to their defensive alignments. That stat sounds a bit bloated now that I put it in writing and actually think about it, but in this game alone there were plays made that wouldn't have been possible with traditional defensive placement.
Here's to the Crew keeping the bats hot and the pitches down in the zone. Also, Happy (early?) Birthday to Jon... I used your ID for a whole summer, you'd think I'd remember what day your birthday is, haha. I'll just say I don't blame the drugs, but maybe I should.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Miller Park or bust!
Finally, nearly a month after my last visit (which was a great game - July 15th walk-off balk in the 10th vs. the Nationals) I'll be returning to Miller Park for two games. First, Tuesday's start to the homestand against Florida. Second, Friday's turn-back-the-clock game against the Braves.
Florida comes at the Crew with Beckett (3.15 ERA), and seeing him will put another great pitcher on my list of have-seens. I saw Pedro pitch earlier this season, along with Santana at the dome, Sheets and Hernandez. Hopefully we'll get some good seats but I'm guessing they'll be RF/LF bleachers which is cool cause I'm going with my dad and no sense dropping $70. Most of all, I'd really like to see some emotion from the team tomorrow. That loss to Houston should upset them (though it was mostly Santos' fault). They are realistically (statisticlly speaking) in the hunt for the wild card and should jump on the Marlins early. I miss Brady for that.
As for Friday, I'm going with my buddy Bryan who is a big Braves fan (oh TBS). He hasn't seen Miller Park, which really suprises me cause he is a baseball fan in general. I enjoy taking new people to see Miller Park, showing off one of the many prides of Wisconsin. My girlfriend Sarah came with me to the July 15th game and we sat 7th row down the 3rd base line, poor girl is only use to games at the dome. I would try to figure out who the Braves are sending to the mound, but I'm honestly too lazy. If I remember correctly, the last time that Milwaukee and Atlanta played a turn-back-the-clock game, both teams had Braves written on their uniforms and was kinda confusing to watch. Maybe the Braves can wear those orange unis they got for their home alternative.
I'm giddy to be headed back to Miller Park. Hopefully I can talk Jon into going down in September for at least one more. GO BREWERS!!
Florida comes at the Crew with Beckett (3.15 ERA), and seeing him will put another great pitcher on my list of have-seens. I saw Pedro pitch earlier this season, along with Santana at the dome, Sheets and Hernandez. Hopefully we'll get some good seats but I'm guessing they'll be RF/LF bleachers which is cool cause I'm going with my dad and no sense dropping $70. Most of all, I'd really like to see some emotion from the team tomorrow. That loss to Houston should upset them (though it was mostly Santos' fault). They are realistically (statisticlly speaking) in the hunt for the wild card and should jump on the Marlins early. I miss Brady for that.
As for Friday, I'm going with my buddy Bryan who is a big Braves fan (oh TBS). He hasn't seen Miller Park, which really suprises me cause he is a baseball fan in general. I enjoy taking new people to see Miller Park, showing off one of the many prides of Wisconsin. My girlfriend Sarah came with me to the July 15th game and we sat 7th row down the 3rd base line, poor girl is only use to games at the dome. I would try to figure out who the Braves are sending to the mound, but I'm honestly too lazy. If I remember correctly, the last time that Milwaukee and Atlanta played a turn-back-the-clock game, both teams had Braves written on their uniforms and was kinda confusing to watch. Maybe the Braves can wear those orange unis they got for their home alternative.
I'm giddy to be headed back to Miller Park. Hopefully I can talk Jon into going down in September for at least one more. GO BREWERS!!
