2019-05-11: Brewers (Davies) at Cubs (Hamels) [Brewers lose, 2-1 in 15 innings]

[Oxy]

Baez terrible plate discipline, worst ever for a productive hitter [sarcasm]supposed MVP[/sarcasm].

 

Fixed.

 

One can hack at everything, but they have to at least foul off the ugly pitches they swing at (or hit them out of the park like Vlad Sr.)

[stoutdude04]

With all the poor at bats, Cain has struggled as well.

[adambr2]

I'm not a fan of the sac bunt at all, but at some point, my goodness, lay one down and try to get a runner in scoring position, do something other than ground into DP after DP.

[jjfanec]

With all the poor at bats, Cain has struggled as well.

 

Cain's defense has given him a pass from a lot of people when talking about the struggling hitters. At this point against righties I would rather have gamel leading off

[jjfanec]

I'm not a fan of the sac bunt at all, but at some point, my goodness, lay one down and try to get a runner in scoring position, do something other than ground into DP after DP.

 

I was thinking of the same thing when Cain stepped to the plate

[phnxcrew]

Walk him to get the double play. Let's see if it pays off.

[82brewcrew82]

Burnes continues to impress as a reliever. It's night and day.

He's the exact same pitcher, they are just limiting his exposure.

[yourout]

Don't throw another pipe shot like that to Boty.

[treego14]

I thought Bote knocked it out on that swing ... lucky there!

[yourout]

Got away with a fat one there.

[Brew crew 92]

Still throwing too many FB down Broadway. Needs to elevate.

[yourout]

Still throwing too many FB down Broadway. Needs to elevate.

 

he has spun up some tasty meatballs this half inning.

[Brew crew 92]

Good slider there.

[jjfanec]

Maybe he should throw that low slider more when he is up in the count!

[yourout]

At least it wont be a DP.

[Brew crew 92]

Shaw’s so lost.

[Bulldogboy]

Shaw is just not good. How low can you go?

[yourout]

Wish Shaw had less pre launch movement and less lift of his front foot.

To many things moving around.

[treego14]

What has happened to Shaw ... very good in 2017! ... decent in 2018. ... crummy in 2019 ...

[treego14]

Wish Shaw had less pre launch movement and less lift of his front foot.

To many things moving around.

Nice analysis!

[adambr2]

What has happened to Shaw ... very good in 2017! ... decent in 2018. ... crummy in 2019 ...

 

He was every bit as good last year as 2017, but he sure has been miserable this year.

[jjfanec]

Honestly I blame the Brewers management right now. Shaw should be in AAA working this out not the major leagues

[Bulldogboy]

Honestly give him another week or so but Hirua needs to get a shot if he's still hitting. You are in win now mode. You just cant be wishing and hoping on Shaw.

[Brew crew 92]

Wish Shaw had less pre launch movement and less lift of his front foot.

To many things moving around.

 

Battling not just bad mechanics, but his own head too. Gonna be tough to overcome both.

[Oxy]

What has happened to Shaw ... very good in 2017! ... decent in 2018. ... crummy in 2019 ...

 

He was every bit as good last year as 2017 (against righties), but he sure has been miserable this year.