2014-04-04 Brewers (Estrada) at Red Sox (Peavy), 1:05 PM CDT [Brewers win, 6-2, after 9th inning 4-spot]

[torts]

he made up for that error with that double play though

[trwi7]

First base looking awesome like everyone predicted.

[fondybrewfan]

The good news is that through 4ish games our pitching looks outstanding. The bad new is that our offense looks awful and both Braun & Segura seem to have injuries that are affecting them. Plus Overbay and Reynolds both suck.

[trwi7]

We're trying to bunt in the 6th inning. It predictably failed miserably.

[adambr2]

Schafer is so overrated by Brewer fans.

[azcheesehead]

This team isn't very good. Period.

[monkeyman343434]

I don't understand how Gennett is viewed as a possible full time 2b. He just doesn't impress me at all.

[adambr2]

Less than 4 full games into the season and this team is already not very much fun to watch.

[fondybrewfan]

That probably isn't a fair assessment through 3 + games. The pitching has been great but at least thus far the presumed strength of the team, offense, has been pretty bad. I am hoping it will turn around soon.

[Warning Track Power]

No runs...and you just know the Red Sox will push a few across now.

 

It's amazing how I always expect the best when the Packers play...and how I always expect the exact opposite when the Brewers play.

[sauveb]

Runners on 1st and 2nd with nobody out. Schafer can't get a bunt down and fouls out, Davis swings at ball four flies out to left and Gennett takes a bad hack at the first pitch and dribbles it back to the pitcher. Narron has his boys in mid-season form.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Other than the throw home in the 2nd, Schafer has not been good today. Tough break for Davis. That ball was hit hard.

 

Has the Crew turned a DP yet? Roll one over, Ortiz!

 

Edit: I'll take the CS. Great throw from Luc.

[adambr2]

I don't understand how Gennett is viewed as a possible full time 2b. He just doesn't impress me at all.

 

Gennett is Joe Morgan in his prime at 2nd compared to Overbay being the regular guy at 1st.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Estrada goes 5 2/3. 102 pitches. Pitched really well when it didn't look like he had his best stuff early.

 

Have to like the performances the Crew is getting from its starters. Strange to feel most of the frustration on the offensive end. Save for a bad throw today and two bad pitches from Lohse (in an otherwise great performance), I can't think of anything else to gripe about on the other side of things.

 

Still think they pull this one out today. Big hit from Segura next inning

[DoubleSwitch]

Not to break up this pity party here, but I was really impressed with Estrada showing some guts today without his best stuff. Gomez is looking even better than last year, not only is he hitting the ball hard, but he's showing some patience. They're outplaying the defending WS champs in their home opener and if you read this thread you'd think they were down 10. The clutch hits will fall in eventually.

[Bombers]

I don't understand how Gennett is viewed as a possible full time 2b. He just doesn't impress me at all.

I don't know but maybe the .324 batting average in 200+ AB last year

[brwrsfan]

I don't understand how anyone can look at Overbay both in ST and in the first 4 games here and think that he's worthy of playing regularily (or even having a roster spot). Reynolds isn't much better, but he needs to be playing against RHP at this point, Overbay just looks bad and overmatched at the plate - and has all spring. And pretty much all of last season.

[stoutdude04]

Tired of not having a first baseman again.

[Bombers]

Schafer is so overrated by Brewer fans.

He has had zero errors in 73 starts. I don't think anyone expected our 4th OF to hit 300 but continuing defensive excellence is desired. If he starts having errors repeatedly, then get on him but his first one in 73 starts. Come on

[Bombers]

This team isn't very good. Period.

 

Less than 4 full games into the season and this team is already not very much fun to watch.

 

Wow. This board needs relax. 158 to go. Jeez. Our pitching has looked great. Over the long run that will help more than some bad hitting. It gets proven time and time again - See Oakland

[brwrsfan]

Schafer is so overrated by Brewer fans.

He has had zero errors in 73 starts. I don't think anyone expected our 4th OF to hit 300 but continuing defensive excellence is desired. If he starts having errors repeatedly, then get on him but his first one in 73 starts. Come on

 

Not to mention this error really wasn't bad. The throw was right on line to third base, it just happened to hit the runner and bounced away. It wasn't high or way off line. Debatable if he should have made the throw (I think he should have and he could have had him). He's not a great hitter, but he's a 4th outfielder that plays above average defense. Hard to complain too much.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

I think Braun was out. Looked like Bogaerts double-clutched a little. Too bad the ump went with out. Might not have been enough to overturn a safe call.

 

Here's hoping the bullpen can throw up a couple zeros.

[azcheesehead]

Not to break up this pity party here, but I was really impressed with Estrada showing some guts today without his best stuff. Gomez is looking even better than last year, not only is he hitting the ball hard, but he's showing some patience. They're outplaying the defending WS champs in their home opener and if you read this thread you'd think they were down 10. The clutch hits will fall in eventually.

 

I find it hard to believe they're outplaying Boston right now. For the lack of situational hitting the Brewers have right now, the Red Sox aren't that bad today. Marco threw well, Luc and Gomez are having good days at the plate, other than that, this isn't very good. You're not going to win many games when your lineup is 5 strong. Our 6-8 hitters, 9 with the DH, haven't done anything to get anyone excited.

[Bombers]

I agree brwrsfan - about spot on what I would expect for a cost controlled 4th OF

[pretendastronaut]

Not saying this is 2011 by any means, but I thought I would go back to game four of 2011 and mine some gold (names redacted).

 

Is it time for a closed door team only meeting already?

 

This team can't win for the life of it.

 

The Brewers would have to play .570 baseball the rest of the way to get to 90 wins. Just keep digging that hole, boys -- terrible.

 

All kidding aside, I fear for the team morale.

 

Point being, it's only game four people.