2014-08-11 Brewers (Gallardo) at Cubs (Arrieta), 7:05 PM CDT [Brewers win, 3-1]

[FVBrewerFan]

Dream scenerio. Davey and Augie in da booth together.

[jason21nl]

They are acting like the catch to end the inning was one of the best of the year...

[adambr2]

I agree that Braun needed to not be straight-up tagging on that ball, but the one thing I'm wondering is if he wanted to be sure that he could at least tag-up to 3rd if it was caught. If he went half-way, he wouldn't have been able to tag-up and make it to third, plus it did look like it was going to be caught.

 

Oh, well.

 

With 1 out, the risk/reward meter would say he needs to be halfway on that. If the ball is caught, there is 2 outs. The advantage of having Braun on 3rd instead of 2nd with 2 out is minimal. Instead, he cost a run by not being halfway. Had there been 0 out, I would be more understanding.

 

I realize this is probably tough to realize in the spur of the moment, I'm just explaining my thought process on it now, anyway.

[coolcool]

Cardinals lose. Fatt Adams struck out to end the game on a ball in the dirt, and then hilariously intentionally kicked it forward, but was called out on interference.

[topper09er]

That ball had a hook, not a slice Davey

[DuWayne Steurer]

Why am I already getting knots in my stomach thinking about who's going to pitch the 8th inning?

[dlk9s]

I agree that Braun needed to not be straight-up tagging on that ball, but the one thing I'm wondering is if he wanted to be sure that he could at least tag-up to 3rd if it was caught. If he went half-way, he wouldn't have been able to tag-up and make it to third, plus it did look like it was going to be caught.

 

Oh, well.

 

With 1 out, the risk/reward meter would say he needs to be halfway on that. If the ball is caught, there is 2 outs. The advantage of having Braun on 3rd instead of 2nd with 2 out is minimal. Instead, he cost a run by not being halfway. Had there been 0 out, I would be more understanding.

 

I realize this is probably tough to realize in the spur of the moment, I'm just explaining my thought process on it now, anyway.

Oh, I agree. Just trying to get in Braun's head there.

[dlk9s]

Why am I already getting knots in my stomach thinking about who's going to pitch the 8th inning?

Mine is in knots KNOWING who will pitch in the 9th.

[FVBrewerFan]

Sedar does whst RR wants him to do- be a human windmill. Not his fault.

 

 

There needs to be some semblance of reason. When the SS has the ball and the runner is just getting around 3B, a reasonable coach would say "hey, we only have one out, I'm going to hold up here"

 

We're just running wily-nily lately with no regard to situation.

 

Yes, but its obviously fine with RR since this is far from the first time weve seen that.

[DuWayne Steurer]

That ball had a hook, not a slice Davey

 

Come on, just completing full sentences is a chore for Davey, I don't expect him to know the difference between a hook and a slice.

[Invader3K]

Why am I already getting knots in my stomach thinking about who's going to pitch the 8th inning?

Mine is in knots KNOWING who will pitch in the 9th.

I'm really hoping the Crew can squeeze out at least one more run before then.

[chadomac]

That ball had a hook, not a slice Davey

 

Come on, just completing full sentences is a chore for Davey, I don't expect him to know the difference between a hook and a slice.

 

Exactly. Sentences are hard for him.

[coolcool]

Why am I already getting knots in my stomach thinking about who's going to pitch the 8th inning?

 

LaTroy Hawkins.

[DuWayne Steurer]

According to Brian and Davey, 2 line drive outs could potentially end Jean Segura's year + long slump.

[Bombers]

Cardinals lose. Fatt Adams struck out to end the game on a ball in the dirt, and then hilariously intentionally kicked it forward, but was called out on interference.

They got the video on MLB.com ... It is hillarious. That isn't how you play the game. Marlins will have to lead off game with a hbp to teach them a lesson

[Bombers]

According to Brian and Davey, 2 line drive outs could potentially end Jean Segura's year + long slump.

Whew! I was worried it would continue on - glad they have noticed an improvement

[PrinceFielderx1]

I'm here guys. Just got in.

[folly412]

I've never appreciated Rock's reading of the introduction line on relief pitchers more than I do now.

[Bombers]

Nice back to back plays middle infield

[wildcat83]

Smith looking good, I think the days off lately have done him some good.

[Bombers]

I'm here guys. Just got in.

You are at Wrigley - awesome. This game is a wrap! Now we can't lose. Sweetness !

[wildcat83]

I've never appreciated Rock's reading of the introduction line on relief pitchers more than I do now.

 

He's got leading, um 60, um, his appearing 60 time, appearances, most in league.

 

What didn't you understand???

[PrinceFielderx1]

I'm here guys. Just got in.

You are at Wrigley - awesome. This game is a wrap! Now we can't lose. Sweetness !

 

Sorry for the bad news, but that's only at Miller Park......

[Vgmastr]

Please score a run, K-Rod vs. Rizzo does not fill me with confidence.

[FVBrewerFan]

I like the good Will Smith more.