Brewer Moundsmen For The Weekend

Here's a quick look at the three probable starters for the Brewers this weekend:

Friday:  Chris Capuano
2-2, 5.06, 5 HR allowed, .272 average against, .333 average on balls put in play

Saturday:  David Bush
7-11, 4.71, 25 HR allowed, .293 average against, .305 average on balls put in play

Sunday:  Randy Wolf
10-10, 4.76, 26 HR allowed, .272 average against, .290 average on balls put in play

Just when the offense needs a little pick-me-up, here come the rather generous Brewers, allowing about a .300 average if you put the ball in play.  They also have taken the whole "chicks dig the long ball" thing quite seriously, believing that chicks dig it when you give up the long ball.

This series, however, has a "Danger, Will Robinson!" feel to it.  Capuano's stats are inflated partially because he hasn't pitched well in his three starts over eighteen appearances.  In his last start against Pittsburgh on August 28, he gave up six earned in three innings in a game the Brewers came back to win, 8-7.  This is just the type of pitcher that, historically, has given the Phillies fits: a guy who, on the face of it, the Phils should light up like one of Harry's Macanudos, but who channels Whitey Ford for his appearance against the Phils.

Of course, Randy Wolf is always up for games against his former team, and that means you can throw out his stats, as well.  He'll come out, guns a-blazin', and give the guys a tough time, you can almost play the "Whitey Special", and bet your house on it.

On paper, this should be a sweep for the Phils.  But don't be too surprised if Messrs. Capuano and Wolf play like gangbusters this weekend.

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