2019-03-28 (Opening Day): Cardinals (Mikolas) at Brewers (Chacín) [Brewers win, 5-4 -- Cain makes game saving catch; Déjà vu of 2018]

[82brewcrew82]

We have such a good lineup on paper. Man, I would hate pitching to that lineup. So exciting seeing it officially put together in a real game.

Is it me or does that Cardinal lineup not look all that imposing?

[stalton]

Roses are red,

Violets are blue.

I'm ready for baseball,

How about you?

[topper09er]

Our 7 hitter had an .815 OPS last year.

[topper09er]

Going back to Yo's final opening day start in 2014, we now have our 6th straight opening day with a different starter. Franchise record is 7 seasons, but don't read this list if you are eating lunch:

 

1996 Ricky Bones

1997 Ben McDonald

1998 Cal Eldred

1999 Rafael Roque

2000 Steve Woodard

2001 Jamey Wright

2002 Ben Sheets

[RollieTime]

Who’s getting the first homerun of the season?! I gotta go with The Mayor!

[stalton]

Who’s getting the first homerun of the season?! I gotta go with The Mayor!

 

I'm coming out of Left Field with this guess and say Braun

[adambr2]

Ugh. What is Counsell thinking with this lineup?

 

Sorry, just wanted to be the first. Go Brewers!!

[topper09er]

Obviously I am not getting any work done right now. Looking through our opening days, in 1979 Mike Caldwell threw a CG with 0 strikeouts and 0 walks. Talk about pace of play, total game time was 2:02. The only other live ball ball era team with no K or BB on opening day was the 1935 Yankees.

 

Our only 2 HR opening day performance was Sixto Lezcano in 1980

Most hits = 4: Carlos Gomez 2010, Chuckie Carr '96 (including his only career Brewer HR), Jose Valentine '96, Dave Nilsson '94)

Most RBI = 6: Lezcano 1980

Most runs = 4: Jose Valentine 1996, Charlie Moore 1982

[xisxisxis]

The Yankees are already up 3-0 to the Orioles and we are still tied 0-0... SIGN KIMBREL NOW!!!!!!!! GUARANTEE that World Series.....

 

 

NOW STEARNS!!!!!! DO IT!!!!!!

[PinaMadness]

Welcome to another season of Brewers baseball.

[pacopete4]

Gamel and that flow is at least 1WAR.

[Slippery_Pete]

Let's gooooo!!!

 

On a side note, long-time lurker, finally joined. Thanks to all for the amazing content provided here through the years and ongoing. The information and insight are top notch.

[Polish Falcons]

Does anyone have a tip for listening to the radio broadcast on your phone through an app or otherwise ? I downloaded the WTMJ app and am disappointed the game is not on there.

[jason21nl]

Super excited!

[TheEndless7]

Random question, but who threw out the first pitch?

[PinaMadness]

Wait a minute. Who the heck is that guy behind the plate? We must be in rebuilding mode again.

[adambr2]

Nice start for Chacin!

[sauveb]

Random question, but who threw out the first pitch?

 

Fingers and Yount.

[PinaMadness]

Jhoulys Clemens!

[Lathund]

So the season starts with Chacin striking out Carpenter, Goldschmidt and DeJong.

 

That's it, we're going 162-0.

[homer]

Obligatory "How will Chris Carpenter explain this to his kids?" post

[Eye Black]

Derek Johnson, who?

[tmwiese55]

I'll be surprised if they give up a run all year. I'm not crazy, I know a hit will happen but not sure about runs.

[topper09er]

Franchise record for K by opening day starter is only 8

[homer]

Ha ha! Mikolas couldn't strike out the side.