GDT 5/10/13-Rockies (Garland) @ Cardinals (Miller) 7:15 CDT

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According to Wikipedia, which couldn't possibly be wrong, there have been ten games in MLB history where the leadoff hitter got on and 27 in a row were then retired.

[Fat Strat]

I would not let Miller go back out there. You have to control innings where possible. Obviously we want him healthy and fresh heading into the playoffs. He's on pace for over 200 innings right now.

One more damn inning doesn't make a difference.

And he's batting, so good job Matheny!

No one inning doesn't, but he's at 106 pitches. He could easily push 120. That's the kind of thing that we used to mock Dusty Baker for with Kerry Wood and Mark Prior.

And it's not just one inning more this game. We've pushed him beyond 110 pitches twice already. He'll eclipse that again... that's a 22 year old going over 110 in half his starts.

It all adds up. We're not talking about Strasburg stuff here. We just don't want him completely gassed when September rolls around. Kid's never pitched more than 150 ip's in a season. He's on pace for over 200. That's a lot for a grizzled veteran let alone a 22 year old.

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1. David Freese singles on a ground ball to right fielder Eric Young.

2. Pete Kozma grounds out, pitcher Edgmer Escalona to first baseman Todd Helton. David Freese to 2nd.

Injury Delay.

3. Shelby Miller called out on strikes.

4. Matt Carpenter flies out to left fielder Carlos Gonzalez.

Pitches-strikes: Garland 99-58, Escalona 42-29, Miller, S 105-76.
Groundouts-flyouts: Garland 7-1, Escalona 1-6, Miller, S 6-5.
Batters faced: Garland 25, Escalona 12, Miller, S 25.

Umpires: HP: Mike Everitt. 1B: Marty Foster. 2B: Scott Barry. 3B: Tim Welke.
Weather: 61 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 14 mph, R to L.
Venue: Busch Stadium.
May 10, 2013

[Vidor]

I would not let Miller go back out there. You have to control innings where possible. Obviously we want him healthy and fresh heading into the playoffs. He's on pace for over 200 innings right now.

One more damn inning doesn't make a difference.

And he's batting, so good job Matheny!

Not really the point...

It's my point. It's a narrow and unfortunate POV that benches Miller when he is this dominant and going for a complete-game one-hitter. There will be other nights to get fussy about his innings. There will be nights when he's leading 8-2 after six. Be conservative on those nights.

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1 pitch and 1 out

Josh Rutledge grounds out, shortstop Pete Kozma to first baseman Allen Craig. One out.

[Vidor]

It all adds up. We're not talking about Strasburg stuff here. We just don't want him completely gassed when September rolls around. Kid's never pitched more than 150 ip's in a season. He's on pace for over 200. That's a lot for a grizzled veteran let alone a 22 year old.

One inning will not gas him in September. I have to confess that the "it all adds up" point of view drives me nuts. Might as well go Full Strasburg.

Meanwhile, #25

[Fat Strat]

Well, heck, if he does this in 3 pitches, no problem!

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Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jordan Pacheco replaces Edgmer Escalona.

[Vidor]

Still hitting 94 on the gun, per Gameday

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4 pitches and Jordan Pacheco called out on strikes. Two out.