CC continued his quest to obtain the NL Cy Young last night with a convincing 9-3 win over the always-threatening Houston Astros. Again, the sturdy southpaw delivered Ned ANOTHER complete game in notching his 8th win for his new club. Although there was some mistakes, especially in the fifth inning when CC gave up a homerun to a guy named Abercrombie & Fitch, Sabathia was able to lock in. Coincidentally, that was the inning CC struggled the most. In his at-bat prior to that inning, CC blasted a two-run single that gave the Brewers some breathing room. He later slid sort of awkward in to third base later in that inning. A big guy like that who isn't used to sliding, I would imagine that shook him up or even tightended up his legs. That being said, CC was still able to right the ship and corrected himself after the sixth inning. Sabathia struck out 9, giving up 11 hits and 3 runs.
CC has now won 11 straight.
At the plate the Brewers were on point the entire game. Clutch hitting with runners in scoring position. That's the key ingredient in making it to the playoffs.
Corey Hart crushed his 19th homerun of the season. He almost cleared one early on in the game too, but the it hit the wall for a double for a 3 hit night.
Most impressive on offense was the filler Ray Durham. He had a nice double that scored two runs and advanced CC to third (awkward third). In all the grizzley veteran had 3 hits.
-Braun came out of the game in the 6th inning with his nagging injury. Looks like ol' Ned should have placed him on the DL afterall. Yes. If it wasn't for Braun we would have lost Saturdays game (double) and Sunday would not have been a contest (HR). But let's face it. If Milwaukee wants to make it to the playoffs and compete, they need a healthy Braun.
Braun says it's no big deal (injury) while Yost was pretty quiet after the game. This is not a no-brainer....he's obviously hurt. Despite this ordeal not occuring until the 6th inning a solid lead, it's still a problem.
Yost should have placed Braun on the DL. The schedule would have allowed it safely, even if the Brewers were swept in LA.
-Cecil Cooper predicted a sweep in Milwaukee. Although Bill Schroeder said it was probably taken out of context, the win last night made Cecil look like an inexperienced skipper. For team who's front office expecting the team to make the Wild Card, this isn't the way to guide them. If the Stros don't make it to the playoffs, you can safely assume that Cooper is out of a job.
-Weeks has ANOTHER injury. Great. When the team will need him most, he won't be 100%. That's called pulling a 'Weeks'. This HAS TO BE Weeks' last year as our starting second basemen. HAS TO BE.
-Here is a link to two stories. One on the initial "injury" to Torres' groin, and one to the closer being available this series. Give him some time off and give Mota a close....yes you heard me correctly....MOTA. He's been throwing some solid innings as of late. That, or have Riske close.
-Matt LaPorta had a mild concussion yesterday. Day to day. I hope the trooper is okay.
-Cubs fans feel that their team can win 100 games this year. Even with playing 7 of their last 13 games on the road. Against Milwaukee. Someone will play spoiler.
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