2018-06-13: Cubs (Montgomery) at Brewers (Chacín) 1:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 1-0]

[tmwiese55]

I assume Hader is available for one inning at most. so i think Ii'd start with Jeffress and go from there. If he mows them down and looks good let him go two. If the 9th has tough lefties (Rizzo) I go Hader over Knebel. Maybe Hader no matter what. If Jeffress can only do one, then Hader in the 8th if Rizzo is due. Otherwise save him for the 9th/Rizzo and use Knebel

[KeithStone53151]

Jeffress make sense with the RH coming up. I'm guessing Jennings will be ready for the lefties in case Jeffress gets in trouble.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

The Brewers need to do better than this but a lot of teams have trouble scoring on the Cubs. They are +90 for a reason. We have to do better but you have to tip your hat. It's a great team.

[KeithStone53151]

Hader is warming in the pen, I guess he's available.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I assume Hader is available for one inning at most. so i think Ii'd start with Jeffress and go from there. If he mows them down and looks good let him go two. If the 9th has tough lefties (Rizzo) I go Hader over Knebel. Maybe Hader no matter what. If Jeffress can only do one, then Hader in the 8th if Rizzo is due. Otherwise save him for the 9th/Rizzo and use Knebel

 

Will almost certainly be Hader in the 8th and Knebel in the 9th.

[MoreTrife]

Another infield hit. Ridiculous.

[KeithStone53151]

How many of these lucky hits are the Cubs gonna get? Look horrible at the plate and barely make contact = perfectly placed infield single.

[owbc]

This is a likely playoff scenario--narrow lead against a good team, need the bullpen to hold it for 3 innings.

[wildcat83]

Huge starts from Anderson and Chacin, and really Guerra as well. Need to finish this one off!

[stoutdude04]

How many of these lucky hits are the Cubs gonna get? Look horrible at the plate and barely make contact = perfectly placed infield single.

 

It is frustrating...but they are putting it in play, so that is good on them.

[KeithStone53151]

Nicely done JJ!

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Jeffress just being Jeffress.

 

Man is it nice having a couple dominating set-up guys.

[wildcat83]

Lol Kratz, just getting a practice throw in.

[tmwiese55]

I assume Hader is available for one inning at most. so i think Ii'd start with Jeffress and go from there. If he mows them down and looks good let him go two. If the 9th has tough lefties (Rizzo) I go Hader over Knebel. Maybe Hader no matter what. If Jeffress can only do one, then Hader in the 8th if Rizzo is due. Otherwise save him for the 9th/Rizzo and use Knebel

 

Will almost certainly be Hader in the 8th and Knebel in the 9th.

 

Yup, too many pitches for Jeffress no matter what. Next inning has L, Rizzo, then S. And Schwarber if anything happens. Clearly Hader time

[YelichPosse]

Jeffress just being Jeffress.

 

Man is it nice having a couple dominating set-up guys.

 

 

I love this too. And a couple guys in Barnes and Williams who show signs of electric stuff....

[liveforoctober]

I know this subject has been hashed out enough times it doesn't need to be repeated ... but it is noteworthy to me when I am listening to the game on the radio and my gut drops because I think Baez hit a homerun when he actually struck out because of Uecker's call.

 

"Here's the pitch.. swung on and hit... *loud cheer from the crowd* ... *too long of a pause*.. into the glove of Kratz ... foul tip and that will end the inning. "

 

His cadence is so off kilter these days.

[FVBrewerFan]

Yup, too many pitches for Jeffress no matter what. Next inning has L, Rizzo, then S. And Schwarber if anything happens. Clearly Hader time

 

Not in blue, this is a reality check. In this scenario, who was the option at this time last year? That's right, none other than our lefty specialist Drake.

[KeithStone53151]

I think you have Jeffress face Lastella and Hader after that. If you put in Hader to start the inning, they'll PH Bryant guaranteed. I like Jeffress vs Lastella over Hader vs Bryant to lead off the inning. Bryant surely gets an atbat today, but this way it will likely be against Knebel in the 9th.

[tmwiese55]

Good idea. could lead to Hader starting the 9th if Schwarber is leading off too

[buckybrewer232]

Gotta bunt here, right?

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Come on, let's hang 5 on them here, and let Lopez get 6 outs.

[YelichPosse]

why would they not bunt in this spot?

[MrTPlush]

If we had Perez bunt right here whoever’s idea it was would need to be fired. Perez kills lefties, no need to waste an out when we suck getting sac flies etc.

 

Just my opinion there.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Gotta bunt here, right?

 

Logically yes.

 

 

So no.

[YelichPosse]

sigh.. instead look at a strike 3. come on... we need some insurance please!