2018-10-19 (NLCS Game #6): Dodgers (Ryu) at Brewers (Miley) 7:39 PM CDT [Brewers win, 7-2 -- Force Game 7 with the NL Pennant and a spot in the World Series on the line]

[TURBO]

I just can't see having bases loaded and not taking a shot... Santana gets a hit there, we score runs, and have Knebel full strength tomorrow.

 

I can see it going either way though. I understand what CC was thinking, but I would have done it differently. Santana has been clutch.

[Ennder]

I would have also PH there but I get it at least.

 

Topper the arsenals, release points, pitch pace etc are completely different. This is how Alex Wood pitches and he is highly effective doing it. It isn't just as simple as Aguilar sucks, there is way more to it than that. If you watch Wood pitch a good bit he gets swings on that pitch a TON.

[Fear The Chorizo]

I'd have put in Domingo there - his next PH option won't be for another 2innings probably...go for the huge inning in that spot instead of forcing yourself to keep it close

[dlk9s]

I could see either decision. Both have their merits. Looks like Counsell is more concerned about getting Dodgers hitters out - and is confident in Knebel being able to do so for another inning - than scoring more runs right now. Plus, realistically, the odds are low that Santana would drive one in there.

[adambr2]

I don't like this. I'd like Knebel available tomorrow.

 

He will be.

But on 1.2 innings?

 

Yes. Again, it's Game 7 of the NLCS.

 

To be fair I also don't like it. That was our shot to put this away.

[MrTPlush]

Man that was brutal. Full pen...and we do that. I’m trying to think of why, but I really can’t figure the logic there. Must have just loved how Knebel pitched the last inning.

[jason21nl]

I just don't like that move. That's a spot for Santana to come up huge and put up a big number. He does that and you don't need Kenebel anymore.

[dlk9s]

Fewer than two outs he definitely pinch hits there.

[pacopete4]

I’m good with it.

[CheezWizHed]

I could see either decision. Both have their merits. Looks like Counsell is more concerned about getting Dodgers hitters out - and is confident in Knebel being able to do so for another inning - than scoring more runs right now. Plus, realistically, the odds are low that Santana would drive one in there.

 

About 25% better chance than Knebel driving one in.

[YelichPosse]

I don’t particularly like it but as we have seen all year CC has been usually money on these things... I shall defer to him and sure hope it’s correct lol

[MrTPlush]

Hey Google, what the hell is Counsell doing these days?

 

We need a scoreless inning after that decision in the WORST way.

[adambr2]

You have to wonder if Counsell was second guessing himself. They didn't seem to even be sure of what they were going to do.

[wildcat83]

I just can't see having bases loaded and not taking a shot... Santana gets a hit there, we score runs, and have Knebel full strength tomorrow.

 

I can see it going either way though. I understand what CC was thinking, but I would have done it differently. Santana has been clutch.

 

Bases clearing double saves Hader and Jeffress. Well worth the chance. Lots of arms in our pen can go an inning with a 3 run lead.

[TURBO]

You have to wonder if Counsell was second guessing himself. They didn't seem to even be sure of what they were going to do.

 

I hope he was second guessing himself. If he thought what he did was THE ONLY option, I question his thought process.

[dlk9s]

You have to wonder if Counsell was second guessing himself. They didn't seem to even be sure of what they were going to do.

 

Hey, it was a tough decision.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

The more I think about it ... Wood isn't exactly a great matchup for Domingo. I could see him throw that big sweeping curve, and Domingo would just flail away at it. Domingo is a chaser, so a finesse lefty really is not his friend.

[wildcat83]

You have to wonder if Counsell was second guessing himself. They didn't seem to even be sure of what they were going to do.

 

Just wasn’t thinking ahead enough to have a reliever up. I think by the time it happened it was too late to get someone up.

[jason21nl]

You have to wonder if Counsell was second guessing himself. They didn't seem to even be sure of what they were going to do.

 

 

I agree..I don't think Counsell was sold either way

 

great chess match

[MrTPlush]

Once again Miley failing to finish them off in the 5th really killed us. If Knebel got to pitch the 6th instead I bet they would pull him in that situation. It’s that extra inning the bullpen has to cover that really complicated things more.

[Eye Black]

Would be really nice to keep Knebel under 25 pitches if you have hope of getting something from him in a Game 7.

[wildcat83]

The more I think about it ... Wood isn't exactly a great matchup for Domingo. I could see him throw that big sweeping curve, and Domingo would just flail away at it. Domingo is a chaser, so a finesse lefty really is not his friend.

 

Don’t think he would’ve faced Wood, they had a righty up.

[Ennder]

That definitely hit the bat as well as his hand. No clue what the ruling is on that.

[jason21nl]

OUUUUCH

[jjfanec]

Knebel hasn't been super accurate. A couple of those high fastballs weren't even close.