2014-08-09 Dodgers (Greinke) at Brewers (Fiers), 6:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 4-1; Fiers 8.0 IP, 3 hits]

[wildcat83]

Challenges should be timed from when the original call is made to when the final call is made. If they did that I don't think they would like the numbers.

[pacopete4]

Something that really makes me mad is when guys look back at the ball on a steal or a ground ball. If Gomez doesn't look back he makes it easily.

 

This is taught at the high school level so that you know where the ball will be. This helps you if there is a fly ball, passed ball, etc... It really doesn't slow you down and can really help you.

[wildcat83]

Gomez is fast enough to score from second on any hit, which makes what he just did really really really stupid.

[AZBrewCrew]

Id like to see the TV broadcasts start doing challenge timers so we know how long its taking. Put a timer on the scoreboard too. Perhaps that will speed of up a bit if they are made aware of how long its taking

[adambr2]

Gomez needs to stop having the green light to run at will. Just a completely fundamentally stupid move to try stealing 3rd with 2 out and Lucroy up.

[FVBrewerFan]

Replay is never as good or as fast as advertised. Stuck with it now forever, and I hate it. No more enjoyment of a great play because immediate reaction is...it will be reviewed.

[TURBO]

If someone went back through all the game threads this season, I wonder how many times Gomez would be named in a stupid base running mistake?

[AZBrewCrew]

Assuming Ellis will be Fiers last batter? Hes at 96 pitches

[adambr2]

Replay is never as good or as fast as advertised. Stuck with it now forever, and I hate it. No more enjoyment of a great play because immediate reaction is...it will be reviewed.

 

It's not perfect, but the alternate is the very real possibility that a crucial call will be blown in a playoff/World Series game that affects the outcome and it can't be changed because the available technology isn't used. I'd rather prevent that travesty and take the bad with the good.

[AZBrewCrew]

Fiers is on fire. Bullpen needed this gem from Mike tonight

[dlk9s]

MIKE FIERS

[Polish Falcons]

Assuming Ellis will be Fiers last batter? Hes at 96 pitches

 

I hope he gets sent out in the 9th for a shot at the CG.

[markedman5]

Wow..what a performance from Fiers.......

 

talk about stepping up big....You are the man Mike!

[The stache]

Assuming Ellis will be Fiers last batter? Hes at 96 pitches

 

Have a game, Mike Fiers!!!

 

I'd feel really good getting one more insurance run here. But what an absolute gem of a game from Mike Fiers! Welcome back!!!!!

[wildcat83]

That has to be in the running for the best start of the season. Fill in starter against the best team in the league and against an ace. Well done Mr. Fiers!

[stoutdude04]

Assuming Ellis will be Fiers last batter? Hes at 96 pitches

 

I hope he gets sent out in the 9th for a shot at the CG.

 

No chance.

[The stache]

Boy, if we get a clean 1-2-3 in the ninth to win it, what an absolutely huge game by Mike Fiers. The forum is absolutely hopping when something is going wrong...well, it should be absolutely hopping right now, too. This is huge, as it gives our bullpen a much needed rest.

 

To come up from AAA, and face one of the NL's best teams, and best pitchers in Greinke, and to do that....what an incredible boost this will be to our team. I couldn't possibly overstate how thrilled I am with the game he just had. Wow! That just made my night.

[FVBrewerFan]

Replay is never as good or as fast as advertised. Stuck with it now forever, and I hate it. No more enjoyment of a great play because immediate reaction is...it will be reviewed.

 

It's not perfect, but the alternate is the very real possibility that a crucial call will be blown in a playoff/World Series game that affects the outcome and it can't be changed because the available technology isn't used. I'd rather prevent that travesty and take the bad with the good.

 

Which is why it should be limited to playoffs. If a guy is safe/out at 1b during 162 game season, who cares? All it does is slow down the game, and they still get it wrong too often anyhow.

[yfinn6]

Assuming Ellis will be Fiers last batter? Hes at 96 pitches

 

I hope he gets sent out in the 9th for a shot at the CG.

 

No chance.

 

It's a save situation, so I fully expect K-Rod in the game.

[The stache]

That has to be in the running for the best start of the season. Fill in starter against the best team in the league and against an ace. Well done Mr. Fiers!

 

I agree. When all things are considered, this is definitely in the running, and may be leading the pack.

[Polish Falcons]

Pirates are down 2-1 against the Padres,and they just failed to score in the bottom of the 8th with runners on 2nd and 3rd and no outs.

[FVBrewerFan]

No Fiers in 9th. Save situation. Must. Use. Closer.

[wildcat83]

Pirates down 1 and just had 2nd and 3rd with nobody out in the bottom of the 8th and didn't score. Could be a very good night!

[bjkrautk]

Boy, if we get a clean 1-2-3 in the ninth to win it, what an absolutely huge game by Mike Fiers. The forum is absolutely hopping when something is going wrong...well, it should be absolutely hopping right now, too. This is huge, as it gives our bullpen a much needed rest.

 

To come up from AAA, and face one of the NL's best teams, and best pitchers in Greinke, and to do that....what an incredible boost this will be to our team. I couldn't possibly overstate how thrilled I am with the game he just had. Wow! That just made my night.

 

Great outing by Fiers; could not be happier for the guy than to see him come back and out-pitch one of the best in the NL.

 

(Makes me feel that much better about DVR-ing the Packers game.)

[razzzorsharp]

Fiers over 100, it's not a bad decision.