Game 136 Recap-
CC Sabathia(9-0,1.43 era in the NL) pitched a complete game 1 hitter to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates,7-0 at PNC Park Sunday and handing the Pirates their ninth straight defeat. That hit, however, is in dispute. 3b Andy Laroche’s 5th inning infield single was clearly an error as Sabathia fumbled the comebacker, as his Manager Ned Yost calmly explained post game. “He accomplished a no-hitter and wasn’t given what he deserved. That should have been a no-hitter,” Yost said. “That’s a stinking no-hitter we all got cheated from. I feel horrible for CC.”
2b Richie Weeks led off the game with a home run,, while 3b Bill Hall(7th inning 2 run double), 1b Prince Fielder(8th inning single) and CF Gabe Kalper(8th inning 2 run double)had rbi hits late in the game to break open a close game. Fielder, LF Ryan Braun and Hall all had 2 hits apiece while RF Corey Hart had 2 runs. Sabathia struck out 11 and used 117(79 strikes) pitches for the 1 hitter.
RH Keff Karstens(2-4,3.62) pitched well vs a very good lineup in the Brewers, over 6 1/3 innings, he gave up 5 hits and 3 runs with 1 walk. RH Tyler Yates(5.20) and LH Sean Burnett(5.24) both followed and gave up 2 runs apiece.
The story of this game,however, will be the disputed hit. “That’s a joke. That wasn’t even close. Whoever the scorekeeper was absolutely denied major league baseball a nice no-hitter right there,” Yost said. “They threw hit up on the board even before LaRoche hit the bag. That’s a play CC makes easily, throws him out by 10 feet — to me it’s a no-brainer.That’s sad. It really is sad.” The Brewers plan to put together a DVD and sent it MLB in an attempt the get the call reversed. Sabathia was calm about the call postgame,”The ball was still rolling and I probably should have picked it up with my glove. We probably wouldn’t be having this conversation,” Sabathia said. “I think if I pick it up with my glove, I get him.” His Left Fielder Braun said, “”There’s no question that’s a no-hitter.”
Star of the Game-
Sabathia- I am smarter than the official scorer- no dispute here!
Pirates Notes-
Milwaukee is 11-1 with 9 consecutive wins vs the Pirates, including a 5-1 record at PNC Park. Prior to the season they had a 22-43 mark in Pennsylvania…. SS Jack Wilson was pulled in the 9th with finger bruise… Wilson, 2b Freddy Sanchez and RF Brandon Moss all drew walks…Raul Chavez started at C giving Ryan Doumit a day off
Next Game-
Day off Monday, start 3 game series vs Reds at Cincinnati
