GDT 8/31/08: Cards(Wellemeyer) at Astros(Rodriguez) 1:05 PM

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Re: GDT 8/31/08: Cards(Wellemeyer) at Astros(Rodriguez) 1:05 PM

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Bourn is fast.

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New Associated Press photo for Ryan Franklin:

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Bottom 8th: Houston
- R. Villone relieved T. Wellemeyer
- M. Bourn hit for L. Hawkins
- M. Bourn grounded bunt out to First
- D. Erstad hit by pitch
- R. Franklin relieved R. Villone
- T. Wigginton homered to deep center, D. Erstad scored
- M. Tejada flied out to center
- L. Berkman grounded out to second

2 runs, 1 hits, 0 errors
St. Louis 0, Houston 3

HBP - H Pence (by T Wellemeyer); D Erstad (by R Villone).
Pitches-strikes - T Wellemeyer 98-58; R Villone 3-2; R Franklin 10-7; W Rodriguez 93-63; C Sampson 24-18; L Hawkins 13-8.
Ground balls-fly balls - T Wellemeyer 8-9; R Villone 1-0; R Franklin 1-1; W Rodriguez 12-1; C Sampson 1-1; L Hawkins 1-1.
Batters faced - T Wellemeyer 26; R Villone 2; R Franklin 3; W Rodriguez 22; C Sampson 7; L Hawkins 3.

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wow, what a letdown of a series...

TLR-led teams used to be really good at finishing strong...guess that wasn't a trait that was teachable or repeatable...

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Re: GDT 8/31/08: Cards(Wellemeyer) at Astros(Rodriguez) 1:05 PM

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gobrewersgo wrote:I smell a sweep, and fall another game behind the Brewers, who are up 7-0 top 9 and btw CC has a 1 hit shutout going, and that hit should have been a error.
So, you're a Brewers fan? Where ya live? West Allis? Waukesha? Menomenee Falls? Maybe somewhere in the city? Lived there myself while attending Marquette back in the early 80s.

Great bars on campus, on the east side, and all over the rest of the city. Good times!

Who's on your all-time Brewer team? Coop at 1st, Molly at 2nd, Robin at SS, Don Money at 3B, Oglivie, Gorman, and BJ in the OF with Simba behind the plate? Pitching staff of Caldwell, Vuke, Teddy Higuera, Jaime Navarro, and Sheets?

You must worship that 'glory year' team, 'Harvey's Wallbangers'. Those guys were good.

Cardinals were a bit better though. :wink:

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This is only the third time we've been shutout this season?

Seems like more.

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Top 9th: St. Louis
- D. Erstad in left field
- J. Valverde relieved L. Hawkins
- M. Bourn in center field
- Y. Molina lined out to right
- A. Miles grounded out to first
- R. Ankiel hit for R. Franklin
- R. Ankiel struck out swinging

0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors
Final Houston 3 St. Louis 0

WP: W. Rodriguez (8-6) S: J. Valverde (37)
LP: T. Wellemeyer (11-6)
HR: HOU - T. Wigginton (21)

HBP - H Pence (by T Wellemeyer); D Erstad (by R Villone).
Pitches-strikes - T Wellemeyer 98-58; R Villone 3-2; R Franklin 10-7; W Rodriguez 93-63; C Sampson 24-18; L Hawkins 13-8; J Valverde 18-13.
Ground balls-fly balls - T Wellemeyer 8-9; R Villone 1-0; R Franklin 1-1; W Rodriguez 12-1; C Sampson 1-1; L Hawkins 1-1; J Valverde 1-1.
Batters faced - T Wellemeyer 26; R Villone 2; R Franklin 3; W Rodriguez 22; C Sampson 7; L Hawkins 3; J Valverde 3.

Game Details
Umpires: HP--Mike Winters. 1B--Marvin Hudson. 2B--Randy Marsh. 3B--Shawn Rakos.
Ejections: ST LOUIS' La Russa by Winters (6th).
Time: 2:42.
Attendance: 35,638.
Weather: INDOORS

Game Notes
HOUSTON PITCHER WANDY RODRIGUEZ LEFT THE GAME IN THE TOP OF THE SIXTH INNING WITH A STRAINED RIGHT OBLIQUE MUSCLE.
ST. LOUIS MANAGER TONY LA RUSSA WAS EJECTED BY HOME PLATE UMPIRE MIKE WINTERS IN THE TOP OF THE SIXTH INNING FOR ARGUING BALLS AND STRIKES.

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Re: GDT 8/31/08: Cards(Wellemeyer) at Astros(Rodriguez) 1:05 PM

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As we bid a fond farewell to this year's Cardinals post season hopes, let's ponder all the positive things that have come to pass:

-The emergence of Ryan Ludwick
-Rick Ankiel's continued developement
-Molina's improvement with the bat
-Glaus providing a solid bat and glove at third

We've got Albert too.

This was crappy series, no doubt. Let's hope the fellas aren't folding the tent and calling it a year a month early.

Bullpen, starting staff, and the middle infield need work if this team hopes to match the Brewers and Cubs over the next few years.

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doe_boy wrote:As we bid a fond farewell to this year's Cardinals post season hopes, let's ponder all the positive things that have come to pass:

-The emergence of Ryan Ludwick
-Rick Ankiel's continued developement
-Molina's improvement with the bat
-Glaus providing a solid bat and glove at third

We've got Albert too.

This was crappy series, no doubt. Let's hope the fellas aren't folding the tent and calling it a year a month early.

Bullpen, starting staff, and the middle infield need work if this team hopes to match the Brewers and Cubs over the next few years.

Also our Starters. They have been great as well

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Re: GDT 8/31/08: Cards(Wellemeyer) at Astros(Rodriguez) 1:05 PM

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fanforever wrote:
doe_boy wrote:As we bid a fond farewell to this year's Cardinals post season hopes, let's ponder all the positive things that have come to pass:

-The emergence of Ryan Ludwick
-Rick Ankiel's continued developement
-Molina's improvement with the bat
-Glaus providing a solid bat and glove at third

We've got Albert too.

This was crappy series, no doubt. Let's hope the fellas aren't folding the tent and calling it a year a month early.

Bullpen, starting staff, and the middle infield need work if this team hopes to match the Brewers and Cubs over the next few years.

Also our Starters. They have been great as well
Thanks to you ff for putting these game threads together day in and day out. Wonderful job and much appreciated.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

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