2017-07-18: Brewers (Guerra) at Pirates (Nova) 6:05 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 4-3]

[rcc]

Shaw has been rung up 3 times on b.s. calls the last two days

 

Right. The umps don't want the Brewers to succeed or what!

[OnTheBlack]

Where's your too close to take line, Bill? Or does that only apply to opponent batters? Shut the hell up.

 

Drives me up the wall. It's a ball. Call it a damn ball.

 

 

And if he swings he's not doing anything anyway. He's gonna either swing through it or he's going to hit a weak ground ball on a 97 MPH fastball down and away.

[rcc]

Aguilar at third. Hope for the best.

[trwi7]

Where's your too close to take line, Bill? Or does that only apply to opponent batters? Shut the hell up.

 

 

Yeah, really hate to hear the Brewers announcers sticking up for the Brewers players....

 

I'm just saying, he's making it sound like the worst call in the world when it's not even the worst call in the game and he constantly harps on the "too close to take" on pitches that are off the plate but now, somehow, it's different. Like umpires, be consistent. If you're going to say it's too close to take for an opponent, then it's too close for Shaw to take.

[jason21nl]

say what you want but the Brewers are feeling a little pressure.

[OnaBadger58]

Was hoping to see Braunie relive the days of being the worst defensive 3rd baseman ever.

[trwi7]

Was hoping to see Braunie relive the days of being the worst defensive 3rd baseman ever.

 

clancy still wants him to play shortstop.

[OnTheBlack]

Where's your too close to take line, Bill? Or does that only apply to opponent batters? Shut the hell up.

 

 

Yeah, really hate to hear the Brewers announcers sticking up for the Brewers players....

 

I'm just saying, he's making it sound like the worst call in the world when it's not even the worst call in the game and he constantly harps on the "too close to take" on pitches that are off the plate but now, somehow, it's different. Like umpires, be consistent. If you're going to say it's too close to take for an opponent, then it's too close for Shaw to take.

 

It's not the worst call in the game because of the phantom call at 2nd. It was still a terrible call. And he's a fan and a former player. He's with these guys 162 games a year. Obviously he has an emotional investment in the game.

 

And it's not at all like the Umpires. He made a comment. The Umps have a direct impact on the game.

[adambr2]

Where's your too close to take line, Bill? Or does that only apply to opponent batters? Shut the hell up.

 

 

Yeah, really hate to hear the Brewers announcers sticking up for the Brewers players....

 

I'm just saying, he's making it sound like the worst call in the world when it's not even the worst call in the game and he constantly harps on the "too close to take" on pitches that are off the plate but now, somehow, it's different. Like umpires, be consistent. If you're going to say it's too close to take for an opponent, then it's too close for Shaw to take.

 

I totally agree with what he said after Shaw 'struck out.' I also totally agree that Bill needs to quit whining about close 3-2 pitches being too close to take when they're balls and it makes him look ridiculous now.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Can't blame Counsell because he's been tossed, but it seems just silly to not double switch so that Aguilar can hit in the 9 spot.

 

Is it really that important to have Torres pitch another inning?

 

Really frustrated by that phantom call on Santana.

[adambr2]

Can't blame Counsell because he's been tossed, but it seems just silly to not double switch so that Aguilar can hit in the 9 spot.

 

Is it really that important to have Torres pitch another inning?

 

Really frustrated by that phantom call on Santana.

 

Phantom 3rd strike call didn't help either. These umpires suck.

[markedman5]

Another game with early runs and then nothing. Lack of clutch hitting is killing the crew.

[pacopete4]

Come on Brewers. Steal one finally.

[adambr2]

If there's any justice in this world, we'll come back and win this, but I wouldn't count on it.

[rcc]

Yeah, we need some justice.

[OnaBadger58]

If there's any justice in this world, we'll come back and win this, but I wouldn't count on it.

These 1-run games seem like 3-run games.

[trwi7]

If Broxton can make contact against Rivero, I would consider that a win.

[jason21nl]

and another ball called for a strike 3.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Nobody can make contact if that pitch is a strike.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Rivero is nasty.

[adambr2]

I really can't understand anyone who is still against turning the strike zone over to machines. These guys are a joke. Despite all the talk about how good they are at their job, they're not. They miss calls left and right .

[OnaBadger58]

Where do teams find these RP's?

[trwi7]

Where do teams find these RP's?

 

Pirates got Rivero (plus prospects) for a rental Melancon.

[OnTheBlack]

I really can't understand anyone who is still against turning the strike zone over to machines. These guys are a joke. Despite all the talk about how good they are at their job, they're not. They miss calls left and right .

 

 

It's frustrating, but I just can't stand the idea of having a machine call strikes.

 

Should Arcia be on the move here in right away?

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Torres pitches a clean inning, and Bandy singles against the nasty Rivero. Shows what I know about double-switching, I guess.