2018-09-22: Brewers (Davies) at Pirates (Williams) 6:05 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 3-0]

[phnxcrew]

Braun is hitting .200 in September. I could stand to see Santana get a few starts for him.

 

According to some on this board, he's still amazing. Definitely agree with Santana getting more starts. Braun/ Shaw doesn't scare people in the run producing positions.

[brewmann04]

I am a big braun guy and he was hot for a time in August but he has not been the same this month terrible but wonder if he trying to play with injuries?

[ThisIsMyCrew]

I am a big braun guy and he was hot for a time in August but he has not been the same this month terrible but wonder if he trying to play with injuries?

 

Hot take. He’s always playing with injuries.

[adambr2]

Bad decision by Moose. Bad pitch by Davies. Bad defense by Braun allows another run. Just a bad inning. You can't have 2 out and the pitcher coming up and allow this to happen.

[Bulldogboy]

Two outs nobody on and give up a hit to the pitcher. Down two we might be toast against Williams.

[brewmann04]

not the first time this has happened to the crew with a pitcher coming up next. They really have to make this so hard at this point.

[brewmann04]

You can never have an easy game versus this team.

[adambr2]

Moose looked silly up there. Both those pitches were strikes.

[phnxcrew]

You can never have an easy game versus this team.

 

There's absolutely no excuse for not hitting these starters. They're throwing hittable pitches like every other team. Is this like Favre in Minnesota?

[Eye Black]

Braun is hitting .200 in September. I could stand to see Santana get a few starts for him.

 

According to some on this board, he's still amazing. Definitely agree with Santana getting more starts. Braun/ Shaw doesn't scare people in the run producing positions.

I don’t remember a lot of instances this year with people on this board saying “Ryan Braun is amazing.” Are you sure you have that correct, or are you misconstruing that with some people that have pointed out he has, at times, been subject to some tough luck this season?

 

I do agree with the original point, I would have liked to have seen Santana get a start tonight.

[82brewcrew82]

You can never have an easy game versus this team.

 

There's absolutely no excuse for not hitting these starters. They're throwing hittable pitches like every other team. Is this like Favre in Minnesota?

I've been told it's completely random and perfectly acceptable and any response to such randomness, like the quoted one above, is "over reacting".

[brewmann04]

that what is frustrating to watch this offense at certain times this season

[Bulldogboy]

Lead off hit and I am bunting with Arcia there. Just little chance of him putting a ball in play there.

[dlk9s]

Well, at least he hit the ball.

[adambr2]

Thames and Saladino clearly have a bet going on who can tank worse in September.

[phnxcrew]

Would have been nice if Thames swallowed his pride and dropped a bunt down for a double, instead of a double play. You're hitting less than .219 bro, time to help the team.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Well, that 3rd inning was frustrating, but you need more than 2 to win most nights.

 

How aboit a 7-run 7th tonight?

[adambr2]

Would have been nice if Thames swallowed his pride and dropped a bunt down for a double, instead of a double play. You're hitting less than .219 bro, time to help the team.

 

I know Rock makes it sound too easy, but chances are he fouls it off or hits it hard back to pitcher, something not positive.

 

If it were as easy as Bill makes it sound I would hope we would take 1st and 2nd with 1 out. Thames doesn't strike me as an accomplished bunter.

[Bulldogboy]

There was a time when Thames was a lock for playoff roster. That is long gone. He seems mentally done.

[phnxcrew]

Would have been nice if Thames swallowed his pride and dropped a bunt down for a double, instead of a double play. You're hitting less than .219 bro, time to help the team.

 

I know Rock makes it sound too easy, but chances are he fouls it off or hits it hard back to pitcher, something not positive.

 

If it were as easy as Bill makes it sound I would hope we would take 1st and 2nd with 1 out. Thames doesn't strike me as an accomplished bunter.

 

I get that, but if you actually practice bunting it is worlds easier than hitting.... I'm simply doubting Thames practices because "chicks dig the long ball" mentality.

[rcc]

Thames hits so well in the spring but I wish he would sit right now. He is usually an automatic out and these games are too important right now.

[Bulldogboy]

Roberto Alomar I mean Adam Frasier is on base again. What is the scouting report on this guy?? Unbelievable.

[adambr2]

Cubs blowing it open against the White Sox. Better rally here tonight if they want to stay in the division race. Can't continue to give back the ground you gain if you're going to stay in the race at this point.

[phnxcrew]

That pitch hit the knob of the bat, very clearly.... how is there not enough to challenge?

[nate82]

Can Braun just retire already so Counsell won't bat him 3rd.