Thursday, July 15, 2010

Game 90

Today is the first game after the All-Star break. The Brewers play the Braves. Bush vs Jurrjens. As I write this, Ken Macha is the manager for the Brewers, meaning another day of not utilizing the speed of the lineup and leaving pitchers in after their arms fall off.

On paper, this looks like a good game to take for the Brewers. Bush is having a career year, especially since the meltdown in Minnesota, having his lowest ERA since his rookie year in Toronto. Brave's Starter, Jurrjens had an amazing year last year, going over 200 innings with an ERA of 2.60, but his year has been hampered by an extended injury. Jurrjens, has only made 7 starts this years, averaging 5 innings per.

For the Atlanta, rookie sensation Jason Heyward can come off the DL for the game. He definitely has some pop in his bat, but similar to all rookies, he goes through major up and down streaks.

For my prediction, I expect the Brewers to strike early, with a long ball in the first. Then the bats will die down for the Brewers. They will get a couple more in the later innings. In the end the Brewers will win 5-2 with Hoffman getting the save, moving him within 3 saves of 600.

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