OT: The Next Generation: Brewers Win, then Lose a Heartbreaker
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 9:19 PM CDT
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The Brewers played two games this week, one on Friday, when they blew out the River Grove Gold again, 10-0, and one on Saturday, when they lost a close game to the Westdale Cubs, 9-7.
Game 10: Brewers 10, Gold 0.
The Brewers got out to an early lead on Friday, and ended up invoking the slaughter rule in the middle of the fourth inning -- the Brewers still had one out to go with the bases loaded, and the Gold would have gotten the top of the fifth to try and come back when the Gold coach conceeded the game. It was a little odd, and Max was kind of ticked off, because he'd been hit by a pitch, and been walked to third base, and was likely to score. It was weird, but it was the Brewers' fifth win in a row. Max went 0-1, with a strikeout and a HBP.
Max spies with his little eye...
Max leaps back after being hit in the arm.
Max shakes it off.
Max hustles to third, which is where he was when the opposing team conceeded the game.
Game 11: Cubs 9, Brewers 7
Saturday morning was a hard game to get warmed up for, after the late afternoon game on Friday. The Brewers' starting pitching struggled early, giving up all nine Cubs runs in the first two innings. But over the next four, the Brewers slowly but surely fought their way back, with timely hitting and being very patient. Max hit a huge line-drive in the bottom of the second, but it was right at the shortstop. He walked in his next at bat, and in his third, was hit by a pitch. He scored in each instance. In the bottom of the sixth, Max laid down a PERFECT sacrifice bunt to advance the runner (almost beating out the throw), but the Brewers were unable to rally after that, and lost.
The Brewers get fired up!
Max socks it to short -- but it's caught.
Max at third base.
And he scores!
Max lays down a perfect bunt in the bottom of the 6th.
Stats:
Batting
Avg 0.095
OBP 0.400
SLG 0.095
OBP+ 0.495
2 RBI
4 Runs
SB - 3/4
6 walks
11 Ks
Pitching
ERA 13.514
1 walk issued
2 SB
1 K
1 HB
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is that Santo playing 3rd for the Cubs?!?!
by Glacier on May 31, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't that kid know
.. that the Cubs retired #10? It’s okay if he’s Ron Santo III though…
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's his UZR?
The pictures are great.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on May 31, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's only fielded three or four balls all season
but he gets to them. Mostly. No one has hit anything over his head yet. :D
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 31, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Recommended
to remind us all what’s important about this game.
by Josh77 on Jun 1, 2009 1:06 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
recd
was about to say the same thing
4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42
by fischisgod on Jun 1, 2009 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kids ball is very nice, for the parents involved.
but this has nothing to do with BCB. If one person posts such material…then I say anybody with kids in youth baseball should have the go-ahead to post their material. Why not? If one individual does this, then any similar material should be posted by anybody else.
This is perfect for one’s own personal blog, personal video scrapbook. There is absolutely nothing wrong about being proud of one’s children.
Others will say if you don’t like the post, ‘then don’t read it."
But that’s not the point. Why shouldn’t anybody post their “OT: Family Trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo.”
This “series” just seems a bit self-indulgent, that’s all. Once, OK. Multiple times….well, you see where I’m going with this.
If I’m the Fan Post Police, fine. Skewer me.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 1, 2009 8:30 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
why not post "OT: Family Trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo."
because it’s not baseball?
I dunno. Someone posted about how they went and auditioned for a baseball movie. We have fanshots about Chik-Fil-A moving to Chicagoland. Certainly, I’d be interested in watching other people posted about their kids’ little-league experiences.
I’d also be happy to post direct to a Youth Sports Blog. But I’d post the links here, because here is where I want people to know about it…
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2009 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I apologize.
I never should made any such comment.
My bad.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 1, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think you need to apologize.
I’m not offended if you don’t want to read it. I label it OT so that people know it’s not about the Cubs.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't
care to read it then don’t. He said it was off topic.
by sue369 on Jun 1, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rec'd
this is when baseball is fun, no contract hold outs, no cares about who is making more than the other, just good old fashion fun playing the game.
seems Max is on the MB stat line (low BA but a good OBP)
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 1, 2009 8:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well below
the Mendoza line, tho. :D He needs to get some hits!
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2009 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I understand everybody's take.....
My father devoted his career to youth recreation, team sports, fitness, and the like.
And I really am not trying to hurt anybody’s feelings. But why shouldn’t 75 other posters with children in any youth sport just go ahead and post what their children are up to?
Perhaps the SB Nation should add a “America’s Parental Youth Sports Blog.” I am not using the sarcasm font here.
If every parent here feels it’s perfectly fine to go ahead and post their children’s fortunes in youth baseball, football, hockey……do you see what I mean? This just gets out of hand. This isn’t a community bulletin board.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 1, 2009 8:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
The first one was fine, I just thought it was a one time thing. But I don’t want to see this every week. I come to this Cubs blog for, you know, Cubs news/discussion. Not for pictures of some random Cubs fan’s kid playing little league. I think it’s great that he’s proud of his kid, but come on, this isn’t the place for this. Get an email group setup or something for all the people who really want to see the pictures of your kid.
by kanderber on Jun 1, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Al does not have a problem with it
we should all relax. I personally enjoy reading the weekly Max updates, they remind me of when I was a kid playing, and why I love the game.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 1, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree.
I think these are a fun diversion.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Jun 2, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good grief.
There is plenty of Cubs related stuff posted on this site. Maybe Al should stop posting his book and movie reviews too since a lot of those are not Cub related.
The OT stuff is one of the reasons I like this site. If you see that it is Drew posting about his son skip over it.
by sue369 on Jun 1, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 1, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
i dont like the reviews but i just ignore them. like you can do with these threads
by Glacier on Jun 11, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we're going to tell Drew to stop...
because more parents might do the same thing. Living in San Diego has finally taken it’s toll on you SDSJM.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 1, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess this kills my idea...
…of posting a frame-by-frame recap of my daughter’s dance recital.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Jun 2, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now you can see in frame 29458
she’s nearly touching the floor here…
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 2, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just see the Max updates..
.. as something that’s becoming one of the quirky BCB traditions that a lot of us love about this site.
This isn’t just another baseball team fan site — BCB has its own weird little subculture here, and that’s what makes this place special. (OK, maybe all fan sites are unique, but this is the one that’s special to us.)
And the fact is that other people aren’t posting updates about their kids. I’ve just never been a fan of slippery-slope arguments. Until it’s a problem, don’t assume it will become one.
Keep the updates coming, Drew!
by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
it is as if Max has become an extended family member, and we are all wanting to know how our nephew is doing on the field.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 5, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I hear your favorite Felix Pie has come out with a hitting instructional video
Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course. It's all ball bearings ...
by BLou on Jun 1, 2009 10:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BLou = CLASS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 1, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
these post are awesome. I too have youngsters playing little league and I enjoy reading the responses on how to help make em better etc. I hope these post continue.
I sit at home after the Cubs lose and wanna pound sand but I know I live in a state without that kinda land. I know in my heart Sori isn't a guess hitting hack and that Dero will never be back. Pitching is King, some do say and hopefully Aaron Miles doesn't play in a Cub uniform another day. By October this I know, to the playoffs we are for sure to go. Go Cubbies!!
by cubsluver22 on Jun 1, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
only till the end of the season. :D
and there are no games this week, so there won’t be a post till next wednesday or so.
I am looking into a fall league, if there is one. Dunno how much I’ll document it.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i still say you need a laptop
and a webcam, and should link the games to BCB so we can watch Max play
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 1, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe someday. :D
I do think I’ll bring the camcorder to the next game, tho.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Max is VERY likable as a hitter
Keep up the great work. I look forward to purchasing his Cub uniform in 20 years !!!!
Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course. It's all ball bearings ...
by BLou on Jun 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The verdict is in on BLou:
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 1, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
my take on it is
that if Max gets to Felix Pie’s level, and never progresses any further? He’s done better than someone whose college close the baseball program while they were in it. :D
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burn.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 1, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those vedicts were for Blue Mike and MDBNIU....
legally, you must have a verdict for each username.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 1, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many names does he have?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 1, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's the fourth?
Blue Mike
MDBNIU
BLou
….
Profit!!!
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first one
I remember had Mike in it and it was before the BM alias. Can’t think of the exact name though.
by sue369 on Jun 1, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's turn it green
I sit at home after the Cubs lose and wanna pound sand but I know I live in a state without that kinda land. I know in my heart Sori isn't a guess hitting hack and that Dero will never be back. Pitching is King, some do say and hopefully Aaron Miles doesn't play in a Cub uniform another day. By October this I know, to the playoffs we are for sure to go. Go Cubbies!!
by cubsluver22 on Jun 1, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 1, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a fan running illegally onto the outfield in the picture of Max on 3rd?
Ala Hank Aaron?
The field security folk need to work on that for the players safety. :)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 1, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
heh. There's three fields
that all share outfield in this park. That’s a kid from the T-ball game that was going on at the same time. Those T-ball games see a LOT of hits! :P
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 1, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect sac bunt, eh?
I’m tellin’ ya – I think Max is a pitcher in the making. Did he get any more chances to throw in either of these games?
Oh, and how weird was it rooting against the Cubs?
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Jun 2, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if he's a pitcher in the making
he better get a LOT more control. He hasn’t gotten to throw yet; I would have put him in the Gold game, but they yielded too fast. I’m going to keep working on pitching with him, he seems to like it.
The Cubs were too good for him, he woulda gotten pounded.
It was weird to root for the Cubs. I was half expecting their coach to pull out a boombox with Go Cubs Go! playing when they won.
There were some bizarre similarities:
1) Really short catcher
2) SS double clutched
3) Sucky bullpen.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 2, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4) same average height of middle infielders.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 2, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5) short bench
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 3, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
11 players is a short bench.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on Jun 3, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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