Eighth inning. Runner on second, one out. Brian Shouse facing Ryan Howard. Clearly, you have the LOOGY Shouse face Howard and then either bring in a righty to face Burrell/walk Burrell and face the next hitter. This makes too much sense. Shouse is death on lefties, and Howard sucks against lefties.
Instead, Yost walks Howard with Shouse. And then leaves him in to face Burrell. HE LEFT BRIAN SHOUSE IN TO FACE RIGHT-HANDED PAT BURRELL. AAAAGGH.
Not only did the Brewers get swept again and lose their wildcard lead, but we added a bit of trivia today.
Q: Who was the first player to throw a no-hitter in the history of Miller Park?
Those of you who come here regularly know I’m generally one who prefers to stick to factual evidence and statistics presented by those much smarter than I when it comes to baseball. I don’t generally believe in things like dugout presence, veteran experience, bringing something to the table on and off the field, grittiness or any other goofy, overhyped intangible. Well, fellow Brewer fans, that doesn’t mean I’m not a little superstitious, if not just for fun. You may or not be aware of my lucky Ron Dayne jersey from the Rose Bowl era of the Wisconsin Badgers. This jersey is sports gold. I swear to you, the thing doesn’t lose. When my teams are in the gravest of situations, I simply don the jersey and Old Ron pulls through.
What does this have to do with anything? Last night I rubbed down my Bob Uecker bobblehead doll with the jersey. I’m no longer leaving this to chance. We’re turning this ship around. The last couple weeks have been tough for all Brewer fans. There is rampant frustration and even dissention. Well you know what? The season has been too long to quit on the team now. We’ve waited 26 years to get back to the post-season, so why give up now? To quote the great Aaron Rodgers, either get on board now or keep your mouths shut.
The Brewers are going to win today. There it is. One game for sure, but I’m gunning for two. Do you know why? Not because Dave Bush and/or Jeff Suppan are going to pull solid starts out of the air. Not because Braun, Fielder and Hart will bust out of their slumps. No, it’s because of this clip below that you’re going to watch. What better speech to rally the troops than the one that helped saved humankind from annihilation?
Like I said, the Crew is turning this thing around, and it starts today. Never before has the powers of Old Ron been combined with the raw passion and artistry of Pullman. The NL won’t stand a chance. There’s nothing more left to say. Bill? TAKE IT AWAY!
Steve and Dan are both huge Brewers fans who have become very interested in all things baseball over the past few years. They are strapping, young twenty-somethings with a thirst for knowledge.
Unlike many baseball fans, they try not to get too high or too low, as they realize it's a long season. However, they are both very high on the Brewers and feel the organization has the parts in place for prolonged success.
"Brewers! Brewers! Keep Turnin' Up the Heat!" is an outlet for them to voice their opinions on the Brewers and baseball in general. They hope you enjoy their perspectives. Thanks for stopping by, and let us know if you have anything to say!
If you came across this blog looking for the mp3 of the song "Turnin' Up The Heat" and are subsequently disappointed to find bloggers who make fun of Fox Sports North and discuss their dreams about Rickie Weeks, not to worry. You're not the first. Steve has mp3s for both "Turnin' Up The Heat" and the possibly even tackier "Come See What's Brewin'." Shoot him an email and he can send them to you.
