2018-06-27: Royals (Duffy) at Brewers (Suter) 1:10 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 5-4]

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Wow, surprised Villar wasn't sent on that.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

This has all the makings of a 2-1 game right now. Runs are going to be at a premium. I would have sent Villar on that Yelich double.

[jerichoholicninja]

Whos' the third guy in the booth? Seems like a former player.

[TURBO]

This has all the makings of a 2-1 game right now. Runs are going to be at a premium. I would have sent Villar on that Yelich double.

 

...or 1-0.

[Harold Hutchison]

Just gotta get Suter a couple runs if he keeps pitchin' like this...

[long ball]

Dan Plesac says we are a very good defensive team. Not sure where he got that from.

 

Well, they're 1st in the MLB in UZR

 

2nd in the MLB in defensive efficiency.

 

Their OF is first in the MLB in OAA per statcast.

 

First in DRS.

 

Seems pretty good to me.

[TURBO]

Broxton looks just like I remembered.

[MoreTrife]

Broxton looks just like I remembered.

 

K, K, K, K

 

unreal

[YelichPosse]

Broxton and Pina barf...

[TURBO]

Suter = Gold Glove?

 

Amazing.

[rcc]

Broxton still can't hit. Excellent glove just like Arcia but not a major league hitter.

[TURBO]

Suiter is fast becoming my favorite Brewer player.

[Bulldogboy]

Counsell needs to be on his toes here because if Suter gives up two runs we are going to lose this one. Can't get too lax. Pina is brutal.

[jerichoholicninja]

Nothing like facing the Brewers to get a pitcher back on track.

[YelichPosse]

That play was awesome and funny at the same time... Suter is growing on me.... I hate to admit that lol

 

And boy Arcia gave that one a ride

 

Pretty bad when you’re most excited for the pitcher to hit when you get to the 6789 part of the order ..

 

Is it just me or is Pérez hot for maybe a few games and then cold for a month or two?

[Surhoff5]

Nothing like facing the Brewers to get a pitcher back on track.

 

Duffy in his last start: 6IP, 0 Runs, 7K against.....the Astros. Clearly he is a talented pitcher that just has had a bad year on a bad team.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Nice approach from Villar in the leadoff spot today. Has punched a couple nice singles to center. I hope that continues.

[YelichPosse]

Nice approach from Villar in the leadoff spot today. Has punched a couple nice singles to center. I hope that continues.

 

I agree. Looked like he was even choking up in that last at bat to just make hard contact ... and then stealing second . Shows how singles and speed can be a weapon when you aren’t trying to hit it out every swing

[KeithStone53151]

For those watching, does more credit go to Broxton for the throw or criticism to Merrifield for trying to stretch it?

[MrTPlush]

Nice approach from Villar in the leadoff spot today. Has punched a couple nice singles to center. I hope that continues.

 

I agree. Looked like he was even choking up in that last at bat to just make hard contact ... and then stealing second . Shows how singles and speed can be a weapon when you aren’t trying to hit it out every swing

 

Villar consistently has choked up all year and gone for a very heavy contact swing. This isn’t new and he definitely tries to just put it in play with two strikes.

[Greenleaf1]

For those watching, does more credit go to Broxton for the throw or criticism to Merrifield for trying to stretch it?

 

Both. I was hoping Merrifield would try to stretch it because before he even got to 1st base I knew he'd be a pretty easy out at 2nd.

 

That said, Broxton did a great job cutting it off and made a very strong throw to 2nd. It wasn't even close.

[sdcheezhd]

For those watching, does more credit go to Broxton for the throw or criticism to Merrifield for trying to stretch it?

 

Nice play by Broxton but he was dead all the way.

[TURBO]

Suter with 70 pitches through 6 innings? Wow!

 

Great throw by Broxton, Villar finishing the play...

 

Can't discredit Merrifield for that hustle. Bang bang play that took a great throw to get him. Merrifield can fly! Would look GREAT in a Brewers uniform!

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I love Suter starts. It seems like the game just started, and he's already through six innings.

 

I think we can put the "Suter doesn't belong in the rotation" talk to bed now, too.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

I missed last night's game completely, just tuned into this one and saw Keon Broxton running out of CF. Major what the heck moment.