2017-06-08: Giants (Cueto) at Brewers (Espino) 1:10 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 9-5, 10 innings]

[Roderick]

I have yet to see Espino pitch but is the only reason he's made two starts because burning his service time means nothing?

 

Yep. That and he has looked decent in AAA, so you were seeing if their was any lightning in the bottle of the 30 year old.

Edited June 8, 2017 by Roderick

[pacopete4]

Not many pitchers have survived throwing 88-89mph.

[Outlander]

I guess I can see the logic in not adding Woodruff because if he pitches a game and sent down he burns an option. If he just stays in the minors he will have all three options next year. However, if Woodruff ends up being decent options shouldn't really be an issue with him anyway. Should be interesting to see who they go with on Tuesday, could be Espino again, maybe Jungmann or the longshot a young guy like Woodruff/Hader.

[newrivervalley]

Way don't the Brewers make a batterers background that absorbers the baseball to make home runs without question?

[dlk9s]

Way don't the Brewers make a batterers background that absorbers the baseball to make home runs without question?

http://i.imgur.com/xZEBBLp.gif

[FVBrewerFan]

Espino is mentioned as an option all the time by people wanting to make changes in the bullpen, FWIW.

[markedman5]

I haven't had any questions about any of the mammoth homers hit today

[liveforoctober]

Way don't the Brewers make a batterers background that absorbers the baseball to make home runs without question?

http://i.imgur.com/xZEBBLp.gif

 

I laughed at that gif out loud in my quiet office and about 4 co-workers turned and glared at me. Thanks.

[markedman5]

Love it when the catcher sets up off the plate and the pitcher hits the glove and they call,it a strike

[pacopete4]

Okay time for machines again. Ump giving Johnny 2-4 inches off the outside corner against Sogard. Terrible.

[mertonmonk]

Gamecast shows that last pitch to Sogard as clearly outside. Was it really that bad of a call?

[sargennm]

Why is Peralta pitching if they Espino hit last inning?

[liveforoctober]

Why is Peralta pitching if they Espino hit last inning?

 

Espino is an on base machine.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Why is Peralta pitching if they Espino hit last inning?

 

I'm assuming because the Brewers only have a four man bench.

[brwrsfan]

Espino has now made two starts, couldn't get into the 5th inning either time. That's not good. Also giving up the HR ball. Not good.

 

Also...the strike zone is getting frustrating today. Slater should have been rung up the pitch before his HR, called a ball. And Cueto is getting quite a bit off the plate. The strike 3 to Sogard was at least 3-4 inches outside.

[tmwiese55]

That's why you steal 3rd with 2 outs. Villar knows!!

[markedman5]

Great job by Bandy to,just stand there and not get out of the way or bend down to make throw easier

[Lathund]

That's why I like it when teams try to run a lot. You put pressure on the defense, you force mistakes. And occasionally you get a run from it. Not often, but a run here and there over a season can be an extra win.

[pacopete4]

Both of these teams have had the opportunity to really extend leads and so far neither has come through.

[wildcat2237]

Wily Peralta needs to be DFA'd.

[markedman5]

Way to go Wily

[pacopete4]

Why can't we just have Wily be a one inning man? Why does Counsell insist on multiple innings from him? Man, just let the guy go out and get three outs and use him in a spot he may actually succeed in. Stupid managing.

 

When he is finally DFA'd, some manager will and he'll be alright.

Edited June 8, 2017 by Brew4U

[MoreTrife]

peralta is terrible

[wildcat2237]

peralta is terrible

 

I truly believe that may be the last time we see Wily in a Brewer jersey.

[bthurley19]

What's the record for relievers in one pen over a 5 ERA? At least give these guys something to shoot for.