They are also managed by Dusty Baker who I cannot stand because he is always given way too much credit than he really deserves. All that needs to be said is how does it feel Dusty that you managed yourself out of a World Series ring, and destroyed Mark Prior's career. Here are the matchups
Monday
Bronson Arroyo (2-2 4.24) vs. Chris Narveson (1-0 2.19)- The former corn-rowed Arroyo always seems to face the Brewers and that sucks because he does pretty well against them. The Brewers though in past couple days have exorcised some Brewer killers like Brett Myers/Wandy Rodriquez. The Brewers as a team have only hit .254 against Arroyo, but he has lost his last two starts which is worth nothing. Narveson should be 3-0 if not for two bad innings. I love the things Narvie has done so far this year, he needs to be aware of the hanging off-speed stuff against Cincy's power bats.
Tuesday
Mike Leake (3-0 4.94) vs. Marco Estrada (1-0 3.21)- I will lose all hope in Brewer fans if they do not make a couple signs making fun of Leake's shoplifting case. Surprisingly, Leake hasn't faced the Brewers yet so who knows what the Crew will be in for. Leake's season has been weird, he had one bad start but other than that, he hasn't allowed more than four hits. Estrada might deserve the pitching MVP this month because he plugged a worrysome hole better than most. Like Narveson, he needs to make sure to keep the ball down or there might be some gopher balls heading out of Miller Park
Wednesday
Sam LeCure (0-1 4.15) vs. Yovani Gallardo (2-1 4.88)- The Brewers have seen LeCure in relief efforts, but not in a starting role. LeCure started the season off strong, but recently gave up four homers in his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. But the Brewers never seem to handle new pitching matchups very well. Yovani could use a good start. After his sparkling performance against Atlanta, Yo has been less than stellar. I would like to see a strong start from him, win or lose.
It's not a must that the Brewers take two of three from the Reds, but man, it would be awesome. I feel the Crew needs to make some sort of statement to the Nati because right now, the Reds have ownership over the Brewers, gotta change that.
-Charlie.
