September 28, 2008
Taking the Helms
Wes Helms pinch hits to get a right-handed bat against Scott Schoeneweis and Helms takes him deep over the leftfield wall. That was the only batter for Scott, and he leaves to boos. The Brewers are coming to bat in the bottom of the eighth with a chance to win the Wild Card by taking the lead.
Update: Amazingly, the Brewers let Sabathia bat. I guess they really don't trust their bullpen.
Update: Luis Ayala gives up a home run to Dan Uggla and the Marlins take a 4-2 lead on the Mets. As I type this, Ryan Braun hits a two-run homer for the Brewers, and they're up 3-1! A two game turnaround.
Update: Fielder strikes out to end the inning, and CC Sabathia is coming out to cement the win. He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk and struck out seven through eight innings. If he wins this game, I suspect the Brewers will break the bank to keep him next season.
I don't get it. If Schoenweis was brought in only to face Jacobs, and he won't get to pitch to Uggla or Willingham, why not simply burn Schoenweis when Gonzalez brings in Wes Helms to pinch hit.
... not that Luis Ayala was the answer, I realize as I write this.
Give Sveum one thing - he's going with his best
