2018-04-24: Brewers (Davies) at Royals (Kennedy) 7:15 PM CDT [Brewers win, 5-2; Thames injures thumb]

[Greenleaf1]

Holy crap, these bad teams are just finding every way they can to make sure the Brewers win these games.

[Greenleaf1]

Dang, that's an easy double play with the shift on.

 

Now that I see the replay, maybe Soler was just trying to keep the game going ha.

[topper09er]

Counsell screws Jeffress out of the save, c'mon man, haha.

 

I don't believe you need a full inning to get a save.

 

Nope, still a save if he finishes it.

 

JJ is not getting a save

[TURBO]

I'd like to punch the guy doing the WOOOOing in the face!

 

That crap needs to stop at all stadiums, kick them out!

[Greenleaf1]

I like the Brewer fan standing up in the front row clapping.

[SeaBass]

Santana made that look like an adventure. Brewers win!

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Nice solid win tonight. Pitching, especially the pen, continues to be the team's biggest pleasant surprise.

[adambr2]

7 in a row! This is fun.

[Greenleaf1]

Nice win. Let's do it again tomorrow!

[jerichoholicninja]

Dang, that's an easy double play with the shift on.

 

Now that I see the replay, maybe Soler was just trying to keep the game going ha.

 

I was thinking that too. Smart play if he did it on purpose but I don't think he did.

[adambr2]

Counsell screws Jeffress out of the save, c'mon man, haha.

 

I don't believe you need a full inning to get a save.

 

Nope, still a save if he finishes it.

 

No it is not. If you do not complete a full inning you must come in with the potential tying run on base, at bat or on deck. That criteria was not met.

[wildcat83]

My bad, thought 3 or less run lead was automatic save.

 

Nice to keep the streak going. Mets tied Cards now as well.

[adambr2]

My guess is we see Barnes in to start the 8th, then bring in Hader whenever it gets to Duda, be that in the 8th or the 9th.

 

I don't expect to see Hader tonight. Maybe if they get in big trouble and the game is in the balance but otherwise he pitched an inning on Saturday and 2 on Sunday and with a 3 run lead I think they'd like to get him more than one day off.

 

I agree that Counsell would obviously would prefer not to have to use him, but it's a save situation right now with two lefties coming up in the 9th inning. Hader is clearly the best option to pitch the 9th.

 

I'm fine with whatever he chooses (assuming it'll be Barnes but maybe Jeffress if not Hader?), I can really see it going either way. It's entirely possible Hader is off limits tonight no matter what.

 

Hopefully the Crew can add another couple here and make it an easier decision (although anybody got eyes on the bullpen?)

 

I agree Hader was the best option, but he is always our best 9th inning option. I'm glad Counsell played it the way he did and didn't worry about the 'save' (despite my joke about Jeffress getting screwed). I don't think a 3 out lead should necessarily be treated as a high leverage situation despite the fact that it is technically a save situation.

 

Anyone in this pen should be able to complete a 3 run, 1 inning save.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Anyone in this pen should be able to complete a 3 run, 1 inning save.

 

I am happy Oliver Drake didn't get the opportunity to hand you his beer.

[adambr2]

Anyone in this pen should be able to complete a 3 run, 1 inning save.

 

I am happy Oliver Drake didn't get the opportunity to hand you his beer.

 

Lol, touche. I probably should have excluded him but I was feeling generous.

[Eye Black]

Craig Counsell confirms there is “some concern regarding Eric Thames thumb injury”. He said it is a ligament issue on his glove hand, but didn’t elaborate other than repeating there is “some concern”.

[KeithStone53151]

Craig Counsell confirms there is “some concern regarding Eric Thames thumb injury”. He said it is a ligament issue on his glove hand, but didn’t elaborate other than repeating there is “some concern”.

 

I think that's going to be a relatively serious issue actually. Hand injuries are so tricky in baseball. Hopefully I'm wrong.

 

On a side, fox sports did a fantastic tribute to Davey nelson post game. Hopefully some others caught it.

[Harold Hutchison]

In honor of Davey accomplishing the feat in this game, can you name the only Brewer to steal 2nd, 3rd and home in the same inning?

 

Paul Molitor did once, IIRC. The steal of home was a double steal with Yount going for second.

[Eye Black]

Here is an Article Link regarding the concern over Eric Thames’ thumb. He is scheduled to get an MRI today.

[brwrsfan]

Well not that I want an injury, and he's been hitting well. But 1b is a position we could cover between Aguilar, Braun and Choi (who I assume gets called up).