2018-10-02 (& 03): Wild Card Playoff Games

[stoutdude04]

Not sure why they didnt bring Davis in to face Baez...but whatever.

[owbc]

We should have sent Counsell down there to manage the Rockies' bullpen.

[IntentionalHBP]

Matt Vasgersian needs to commentate all postseason games. Period. He runs circles around Joe Buck with his analysis and enthusiasm.

[adambr2]

Come ump at 1st pay attention that was a swing.

 

Same thing as yesterday. It's like these guys don't want to disappoint the Wrigley fans.

[owbc]

Time for Story to do his thing

[homer]

Wait, Wade Davis took Blackmon's spot in the lineup?

[True Blue Brew Crew]

Matt Vasgersian needs to commentate all postseason games. Period. He runs circles around Joe Buck with his analysis and enthusiasm.

 

Except when Wade Davis gets a huge inning ending K with a Cub on 3rd. He called the swing and miss like it was Ball 1.

[adambr2]

Not sure why they didnt bring Davis in to face Baez...but whatever.

 

Righties have a .467 OPS against Ottavino this year. They basically become pitchers against him. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Wait, Wade Davis took Blackmon's spot in the lineup?

 

No idea why they would take Blackmon's offense (and defense) out on a double switch. Makes no sense.

[Eye Black]

Wait, Wade Davis took Blackmon's spot in the lineup?

Weird, you appear to be right. I missed that originally.

[Fear The Chorizo]

wow...going with Strop here - heart of the order for a guy pitching in a game for the first time in a month since pulling a hammy Edited October 3, 2018 by Fear The Chorizo

[Cirilloing]

So I don't really follow other baseball teams the way I follow the Brewers, not even close.

 

I know we all hate the Cubs and want them to lose out of spite, but which team has a better overall roster do you think? Cubs or Rockies?

[homer]

Wait, Wade Davis took Blackmon's spot in the lineup?

Weird, you appear to be right. I missed that originally.

 

I keep refreshing my screen thinking it's gonna change. But nope...it be what it be.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Strop in. Maddon plays with more fire.

[adambr2]

Wait, Wade Davis took Blackmon's spot in the lineup?

 

No idea why they would take Blackmon's offense (and defense) out on a double switch. Makes no sense.

 

Isn't Blackmon like the worst defensive outfielder in baseball? (Or close to it)

 

Either way I agree, puzzling.

[PlayerHader]

Absolutely horrible pitch to Baez. He’d have chased a slider 18” off the plate.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Swing at strikes, Nolan!

[IntentionalHBP]

So I don't really follow other baseball teams the way I follow the Brewers, not even close.

 

I know we all hate the Cubs and want them to lose out of spite, but which team has a better overall roster do you think? Cubs or Rockies?

Personally I think they are pretty similar. Offense and starting pitching on both teams are above average and their bullpens are pretty weak but I rather face the inexperienced Rockies. It seems like a majority of the forum couldn’t live through another cubs/brewers matchup and I agree.

Edited October 3, 2018 by IntentionalHBP

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Arenado and Story flailing at sliders outside the zone. Figures.

 

Well, there's a knock for Story at least.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Who do the cubs have left on the bench that can hit? Schwarber?

[homer]

Who do the cubs have left on the bench that can hit? Schwarber?

 

Schwarber and Caratini

[mtrebs]

This unfortunately has Cubs walkoff written all over it.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Who do the cubs have left on the bench that can hit? Schwarber?

 

and Caratini

[mtrebs]

Come on, Rockies, get a hit with a RISP.

[homer]

I think Hamels used to be a decent hitter but not as much these days.