2018-10-15 (NLCS Game #3): Brewers (Chacín) at Dodgers (Buehler) 6:39 PM CDT [Brewers win, 4-0 -- Chacín w/ 5.1 IP, 3 Hits, 0 Runs, 6 Ks; Arcia Goes Deep Again]

[craigharmann]

Arcia!! Wow!! He's gotten hot at the right time! Trumpets blare!!

[pacopete4]

Guys all season have stepped up when needed. All season, different guys. It’s Arcia’s time. I love the damn ball team.

[dlk9s]

Cain has been right on these pitches since his first AB strikeout. Just not getting the results.

[KeithStone53151]

I don't think I want Knebel going back out. I'd go Soria or Guerra...or Jeffress against the bottom of the order. Then Hader for the last 2.

 

 

I'm curious as to why. They hit one ball hard on him but he just blew it by the rest of them. He'd be facing a really bad part of their lineup too. His pitch count was also very low. I mean maybe now that we got 2 more runs they go with Soria to preserve him.

 

Only because he's not usually a multi-inning reliever, and not using him for another inning keeps him fresh for tomorrow. Gotta figure hader going 2 innings so Knebel is the guy if we get a lead late tomorrow. It has nothing to do with how he looked in action today.

[MrTPlush]

You can be the biggest turd with a bat all year, but put yourself in Brewer lore with a few swings of the bat at the end. That’s the beauty of baseball on a competitive team.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Arcia homers in Kratz; the pen has GOT to seal this game up

[dlk9s]

BREAKING: MASON CROSBY HAS MADE TWO FIELD GOALS AND TWO EXTRA POINTS

[torts]

I love this so much

[brewcrewdue80]

I don't think I want Knebel going back out. I'd go Soria or Guerra...or Jeffress against the bottom of the order. Then Hader for the last 2.

 

I would bet dollars to doughnuts Knebel is coming back out.

 

I agree, I just don't think I'd do it. He doesn't pitch many multi-inning stints. It's different for a reliever. Hopefully it works out.

Cc made a double switch bringing him in. Kneble pitching next inning is a guarantee.

[YelichPosse]

7-8-9 for MVP! Wowsa

[Beast Light]

Arcia and Kratz getting it done in the postseason. Who would have thought? Would be so huge to get wins against both Kershaw and Buehler. Loving this ride!

[Boomer5]

Buehler is a deer in the headlights.

[True Blue Brew Crew]

98 becomes easier to hit the more chances you get to see it.

[young guns]

Love me some arcia! Lets keep them shut diwn now!

[BuckyBrewer61]

[KeithStone53151]

98 becomes easier to hit the more chances you get to see it.

 

When you've seen it a 3rd time around...and also when it ticks down to 95-96 and is straight as a string.

[coolhandluke121]

 

Only because he's not usually a multi-inning reliever, and not using him for another inning keeps him fresh for tomorrow.

 

Agreed. I would add that you have to start trusting some other guys too. They need work, they've been pretty solid, and it's better to use them in the right situation (when your best guys arguably would benefit from a little rest) than wait until you have no choice.

[Bulldogboy]

Can we make it to the finish without Hader? Save him for tomorrow if possible?

[lcbj68c]

Keep the foot down! More runs does not mean needing to change the pitching strategy. We all know what 5-0 became on Friday night.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

While it is nice to have some breathing room here, this Dodgers lineup is so good, I don't know if any lead would feel safe.

[Fear The Chorizo]

98 becomes easier to hit the more chances you get to see it.

 

Remember that also goes for later this series when some of the brewer relievers are facing dodger hitters for the 4th and 5th time

[Ennder]

The announcers sound so disappointed every time the Brewers do something good. Smoltz is so invested in this Brewers use the bullpen too much that he is going to live or die on the concept. I guess 11 IP of 0 ER isn't good enough for him in 2 games.

[owbc]

Does that help people now recognize what seeing a guy for a 3rd time does for the batter?

 

It's so obvious now...everyone could see Buehler slowly losing effectiveness...it was simply a matter of time.

[Ennder]

98 becomes easier to hit the more chances you get to see it.

 

 

It is down to 95 for most pitches I think.

[topper09er]

Very sharp curve on that 2-1 pitch, Knebel looking great