Cubs VS Brewers 4/6/07 Game Thread (Game 4 of 162)

Flames24Rulz · Post #1 » by **Flames24Rulz** » Thu Apr 5, 2007 9:51 pm

Since I'm on now, I figured I'd start up the thread for tomorrow night's game.

Pitching matchup:

Rich Hill: (2006 Numbers) 6-7, 4.17 ERA, 2 CG, 1 shutout, 99.1 IP, 90 Ks/39 BBs

Dave Bush: (2006 Numbers) 12-11, 4.41 ERA, 3 CG, 2 shutouts, 210 IP, 166 Ks/38 BBs

IMO, the pitching matchup favors us. But of course, you can't go by the pitching matchup alone as I'd say we had the matchup favor us on Opening Day, favored the Reds yesterday, and was a draw today. And of course, we went 1-2 in that sequence, winning the game that I thought would've been the least likely. Hill has owned the Brewers in his brief career against them, striking out 13 batters in just 26 plate apperances.

My key to the game is Michael Barrett. He needs to get out of his funk tomorrow, especially for his confidence. A pretty bad first three games for him, he just needs to put those games behind him and go into Milwaukee with a good attitude about it.

Probable lineup:
CF-Soriano
LF-Murton
1B-Lee
3B-Ramirez
RF-Jones
C-Barrett
2B-DeRosa
SS-Izturis
P-Hill

This game is going to be televised on WGN

SportsWorld · Post #2 » by **SportsWorld** » Thu Apr 5, 2007 10:10 pm

The Rich Hill ERA begins.
This should be a very evenly matched game. Should be exciting.
First chance Cubs fans have to go up north and attack Milwaukee.

Mr81 · Post #3 » by **Mr81** » Thu Apr 5, 2007 10:18 pm

hills got a blister i believe on his middle finger which doesnt allow him to throw his fastball as well but according to a recent article i read he says the blister is all but gone . . . lets hope for a W, i would love to see hill with 10Ks and a WWWWWW . . .

SportsWorld · Post #4 » by **SportsWorld** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 5:14 am

This is almost considered home games for us because of our fan base heading up there.
I have been to a Brewers/Cubs game in Milwaukee for 3 straight years and plan to head up again.

Post #5 » by **GYBE** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 10:42 am

Can't wait to see what Hill does in his first start. I'm invested in him, both fantasy-wise (have him in 3 leagues) and emotionally (always loved him). This is his breakout year baby.

2poor · Post #6 » by **2poor** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 1:27 pm

Rich Hill is the mean, Ann Arbor represent! :nod:

I'll be spending my Friday evening the way you'd expect any burgeoning socialite to; Cubs at 8, Hornets at 8, Nuggets at 10:30. :lol:

Flames24Rulz · Post #7 » by **Flames24Rulz** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 8:05 pm

2poor wrote:Rich Hill is the mean, Ann Arbor represent!

I'll be spending my Friday evening the way you'd expect any burgeoning socialite to; Cubs at 8, Hornets at 8, Nuggets at 10:30.

Cubs at 7 on WGN while keeping track of the Bulls at 7:30 online and through the Bulls board.

Posey H8er · Post #8 » by **Posey H8er** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 8:51 pm

Flames24Rulz wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Cubs at 7 on WGN while keeping track of the Bulls at 7:30 online and through the Bulls board.

Why do they put the two good games on at the same time always?

SportsWorld · Post #9 » by **SportsWorld** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 8:53 pm

Posey H8er wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Why do they put the two good games on at the same time always?

Yeah second day in-a-row I have to watch the Bulls and Cubs in Picture in Picture.

Flames24Rulz · Post #10 » by **Flames24Rulz** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 9:23 pm

Lineups are out. Looks like Floyd is getting the start in LF tonight.

CF-Soriano
RF-Jones
1B-Lee
3B-Ramirez
LF-Floyd
C-Barrett
2B-DeRosa
SS-Izturis
P-Hill

The opposition:

2B-Weeks
SS-Hardy
1B-Fielder
CF-Hall
C-Estrada
LF-Mench
RF-Hart
3B-Graffanino
P-Bush

SportsWorld · Post #11 » by **SportsWorld** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 9:23 pm

I am so pumped up for another double win night!
Bulls and Cubs!

treyZz · Post #12 » by **treyZz** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 9:47 pm

Flames24Rulz wrote:Lineups are out. Looks like Floyd is getting the start in LF tonight.

CF-Soriano
RF-Jones
1B-Lee
3B-Ramirez
LF-Floyd
C-Barrett
2B-DeRosa
SS-Izturis
P-Hill

The opposition:

2B-Weeks
SS-Hardy
1B-Fielder
CF-Hall
C-Estrada
LF-Mench
RF-Hart
3B-Graffanino
P-Bush

Why is Jacque Jones batting second?

He has a terrible OBP and is hitting .083 this season.

I like Floyd/Bush matchup though.

Floyd will go deep tonight.

SportsWorld · Post #13 » by **SportsWorld** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 10:09 pm

The White Sox have PPD their game tonight because of cold
http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/pr ... p&c_id=cws
and in Milwaukee it won't be much better luckily we have a roof in Milwaukee so we will play ball.
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapCli ... &map.y=149
I love new technology.

Mr81 · Post #14 » by **Mr81** » Fri Apr 6, 2007 11:43 pm

lets go . . we gotta get this one . . .

SportsWorld · Post #15 » by **SportsWorld** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 12:00 am

Here we go!
Gametime baby!

SportsWorld · Post #16 » by **SportsWorld** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 12:08 am

Soriano rips a double to lead off the game.

SportsWorld · Post #17 » by **SportsWorld** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 12:11 am

Rameriz stays hot ripping a single giving the Cubs a 1-0 lead with 1 out.

treyZz · Post #18 » by **treyZz** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 12:14 am

WOW CLIFF

I called a homer.. That was damn close.

He rippt that.

3-0 Cubbies.

Lets go!

Posey H8er · Post #19 » by **Posey H8er** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 12:14 am

Floyd is so strong, he just tapped that ball!

SportsWorld · Post #20 » by **SportsWorld** » Sat Apr 7, 2007 12:14 am

FLOYD RIPS A TRIPLE!
3-0 CUBS