2018-08-26: Pirates (Archer) at Brewers (Anderson) 1:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 7-4]

[PinaMadness]

Not going to blame the Brewers offense for this one. Scored 6 2-out runs off Archer, and have had several hard hit balls right at guys since.

 

Chase's home run problem is so longstanding that it seems unsolveable. He's an ace other than the fact that he gives a couple homers EVERY GAME. One of the most frustrating pitchers to watch.

He's not an ace at all. Never has been and never will.

[YelichPosse]

Hey fellas been busy week and late to the party again today... but are we only allowed to score in one inning per game? And then have to bribe the baseball gods for another inning of scoring here and there - this week has felt absolutely brutal in those regards !

[Greenleaf1]

Not going to blame the Brewers offense for this one. Scored 6 2-out runs off Archer, and have had several hard hit balls right at guys since.

 

Chase's home run problem is so longstanding that it seems unsolveable. He's an ace other than the fact that he gives a couple homers EVERY GAME. One of the most frustrating pitchers to watch.

He's not an ace at all. Never has been and never will.

 

There was a pretty big caveat in my statement, but whatever.

[jason21nl]

Typically I hate the slide rule but that one was ridiculous

[schmidtac20]

The Pirates and Padres have looked like Boston offensively facing the pitching staff.

 

 

Hopefully in the offseason they acquire a starter and Nelson comes back with no set backs.

 

Just not good enough to sustain over a long season.

 

Up 6-0 and Hader has to save the day (again) in the 6th.

[jerichoholicninja]

Cervelli is very much reaching Yadier Molina levels of trash baseball players.

[dlk9s]

Typically I hate the slide rule but that one was ridiculous

 

Out of curiosity, why would you hate the slide rule? I can't see any reason to allow take-out slides, especially if the player isn't even aiming for the base.

[PinaMadness]

Cervelli is very much reaching Yadier Molina levels of trash baseball players.

I haven't liked Cervelli for years.

[PinaMadness]

Well, Shoop finally contributes something.

[adambr2]

Get hot Schoop!

[The stache]

'cause Brewers. Nothing can ever be easy for this team.

[schmidtac20]

Only need 8 more!

[PinaMadness]

LOL Cervelli. Serves you right.

[adambr2]

LOL great work Cervelli.

[jason21nl]

Typically I hate the slide rule but that one was ridiculous

 

Out of curiosity, why would you hate the slide rule? I can't see any reason to allow take-out slides, especially if the player isn't even aiming for the base.

 

I could be wrong but it used to be if you could touch the base you could try to take someone out. Now you have to slide directly to the base. Do I have this wrong?

[schmidtac20]

Matt Carpenter is the MVP.

 

They are on a tear right now, Jeez.

 

At least the Rockies may fall behind again.

[dlk9s]

Wow. What a throw by the Pirates' catcher.

[PinaMadness]

I keep hearing that Shoop is a defensive upgrade over Villar. I'm still waiting to see proof.

[phnxcrew]

Matt Carpenter is the MVP.

 

They are on a tear right now, Jeez.

 

At least the Rockies may fall behind again.

 

I don't understand how lucky the Cardinals are year in and year out... did they bring back the roids? Is La Russa back to forcing it on them?

[MrTPlush]

Typically I hate the slide rule but that one was ridiculous

 

Out of curiosity, why would you hate the slide rule? I can't see any reason to allow take-out slides, especially if the player isn't even aiming for the base.

 

I could be wrong but it used to be if you could touch the base you could try to take someone out. Now you have to slide directly to the base. Do I have this wrong?

 

No. You can’t deviate from your path towards second to slide into a runner. So basically if you start running inside or outside of second you can slide off the base. BUT if you do that you have to be able to get your hand on the base. You also can overslide the base as long as you can keep your hand on the base.

[wildcat83]

Typically I hate the slide rule but that one was ridiculous

 

Out of curiosity, why would you hate the slide rule? I can't see any reason to allow take-out slides, especially if the player isn't even aiming for the base.

 

I could be wrong but it used to be if you could touch the base you could try to take someone out. Now you have to slide directly to the base. Do I have this wrong?

 

Staying in contact with the base is the new rule. Old days you could slide late and blow 5 feet past, or slide 6 feet to the side.

[schmidtac20]

Inexcusable.

[wildcat83]

Not a great time for multiple errors. Jeesh, finish this off and head to Cincy.

[phnxcrew]

Poor throw and poor catch. Jesus really didn't have to jump...

[dlk9s]

Counsell looks like he wants to choke someone.