2011-08-18 Dodgers (Kershaw) at Brewers (Estrada) - [Brewers lose, 5-1]

[markedman5]

So RR didn't want to waste a pinch hitter there? Why not let Yo try to hit one out if you are going to go that route? Or Wolf?

 

 

Come on RR.......use your head.

[RobDeer 45]

Heck of a job by Estrada. Can't ask for much more out of the kid.

[NievesNoNO]

94 pitches...here's Loe...wonder why he hit there? Didn't want to burn a bench player?

Didn't want to burn through one of our bunting specialists should another opportunity for the squeeze arise.

[TGJforPrez]

Not saying I agree with it, but Lopez is the only righty on the bench and he probably didn't want to use him in the 5th. Not sure if the Dodgers have a bunch of lefty's in the bullpen for later innings or not?

[owbc]

They have Kershaw's count up a bit but he's good for at least 7, possibly 8 innings. Need to get him the 3rd time through the order.

[RobDeer 45]

I asked this in another thread but does anyone know what our success rate on squeeze plays is? Taking out the missed sign ones of course, that's not on the coach on those. I was under the impression that it's worked a fair amount, but maybe I just saw the ones that worked.

[dlk9s]

Straight filth from Loe.

[ECpackers]

ok....should get an easy run this inning. 3rd time through the lineup...we've made some good contact and a few good hits this game...time to stick it to em. cy young candidate or not.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Not saying I agree with it, but Lopez is the only righty on the bench and he probably didn't want to use him in the 5th. Not sure if the Dodgers have a bunch of lefty's in the bullpen for later innings or not?

I don't have a problem with saving Lopez, but why not just use Yo there to try to a HR?

[chadomac]

Corey Hart was out before Uek even got back from the radio break, heh

[PrinceEatMeat]

We really need to work Kershaw enough to get him out after 7. Need two shots at the bullpen.

[RobDeer 45]

Nice stroke there from JHJ. Come on, get this guy in!

[PrinceEatMeat]

Alright JHJ!

[PrinceEatMeat]

Braunie, it's time to step up again pal.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Crap, up to the big fella now. And nevermind, ugh. Can't even work the count a little on Kershaw. C'mon guys.

[bucks2281]

Very frustrating afternoon, thus far

[markedman5]

We haven't been shut out all year at home....maybe today is the day.....

[owbc]

Looks like the plan for the 3rd time through was to swing early in the count. Prince and Braun just missed, they were good pitches to swing at.

[fondybrewfan]

Probably have to deal with Kershaw for two more innings unless we really get the pitch county up in the 7th. Pitching staff is great again today but Kershaw is amazing.

[sargennm]

Not saying I agree with it, but Lopez is the only righty on the bench and he probably didn't want to use him in the 5th. Not sure if the Dodgers have a bunch of lefty's in the bullpen for later innings or not?

I don't have a problem with saving Lopez, but why not just use Yo there to try to a HR?

Maybe he realized how dumb it was to PH ZG and let K rod hit the other day and didnt want to put someone like Yo in a position to get hurt.

[jjfanec]

Is it wrong for me to want to see the Dodgers get two runners on so that the Dodgers have to pinch hitter Kershaw? I dont want them to score obviously but I want Kershaw out of the game pretty badly

[GB12]

Very frustrating afternoon, thus far

We've gotten to the 7th inning with only one run given up on a day we started Marco Estrada. You have to be happy about that.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

I asked this in another thread but does anyone know what our success rate on squeeze plays is? Taking out the missed sign ones of course, that's not on the coach on those. I was under the impression that it's worked a fair amount, but maybe I just saw the ones that worked.

 

Not sure what the success rate is, but I'd probably include the missed signs...it's all part of executing a complicated play.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Vasgersian and McCarver on Saturday. Nice.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Not saying I agree with it, but Lopez is the only righty on the bench and he probably didn't want to use him in the 5th. Not sure if the Dodgers have a bunch of lefty's in the bullpen for later innings or not?

I don't have a problem with saving Lopez, but why not just use Yo there to try to a HR?

Maybe he realized how dumb it was to PH ZG and let K rod hit the other day and didnt want to put someone like Yo in a position to get hurt.

It's pretty easy to tell a pitcher to not be an idiot and try to leg out an infield hit.