2019-08-30: Brewers (Anderson) at Cubs (Quintana) [Brewers lose, 7-1]

[adambr2]

This team is an embarrassment. If there's something that can be screwed up, they find a way to do it.

[yfinn6]

Shocked, SHOCKED, that Pina nor Perez could come through.

[Brew crew 92]

This situation was made for Pina.

 

Not really, although this year, sort of.

[trwi7]

I laughed at that Perez at bat.

[Jopal78]

All year the Brewers have been the worst team in hitting with the bases loaded and less than two outs. It seems 66% of the time they get nothing, and another 20% they get a run.

[adambr2]

I can't believe there are still people who think this team is going to just flip a switch and be good in September.

 

Quintana's first career extra base hit. Good stuff.

 

I don't think there are. There are people, like me, who want it to happen. But we all know it isn't.

 

There’s one right here.

We all figured, or at least I did, probable losses vs Cubbies LHP, then with the wind blowing in > very very high probability of losses first 2 games. Sunday’s game I’m hoping they can win, it’s probably a toss-up.

 

It’s not a light switch, it’s massive pitching added to make a dominant bullpen. A couple of position player additions to help too. This team can get hot in a hurry.

 

BC92, no. There's no massive help coming. If they had this huge cache of pitching weapons in reserve, do you really think they'd still be holding them back, with all the holes in this pitching staff?

 

They're done. Plain and simple.

 

Also, if you are already counting on "probable losses" to teams that you're chasing and already falling far behind, that's probably not a great sign that you're going to turn it around.

[trwi7]

It seems 66% of the time they get nothing, and another 20% they get a run.

 

What happens the other 38% of the time?

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

I can't believe there are still people who think this team is going to just flip a switch and be good in September.

 

Quintana's first career extra base hit. Good stuff.

 

I don't think there are. There are people, like me, who want it to happen. But we all know it isn't.

 

There’s one right here.

We all figured, or at least I did, probable losses vs Cubbies LHP, then with the wind blowing in > very very high probability of losses first 2 games. Sunday’s game I’m hoping they can win, it’s probably a toss-up.

 

It’s not a light switch, it’s massive pitching added to make a dominant bullpen. A couple of position player additions to help too. This team can get hot in a hurry.

 

I guess I just feel like if there were options to get outs on the 40-man, they'd be up already.

 

I hope you're right, bit 5 games is a lot to make up in 27 games even getting massively hot. If it's a loss today, you have to go 20-8, and, even then, if the Cubs or Phillies play a shade over .500, you're done.

 

Admire the optimism, though!

[Brew crew 92]

I laughed at that Perez at bat.

 

Me too.

The perfect storm of ineptitude.

[brooks_quichenick]

Freitas can't get here soon enough

[PinaMadness]

What a great tag by Arcia!!!

[Brew crew 92]

Freitas can't get here soon enough

 

Been saying those same words since the last time the brewers were in Wrigley.

[jason21nl]

Down 5-0 and you're trying to steal 3rd

[brooks_quichenick]

Ill-advised steal attempt, but that was a great slide.

[pacopete4]

Getting harder and harder to remember how good Cain was last season. He just flat out stinks this year. (offensively)

[pacopete4]

Annnnnnnd Hiura is hurt.

[adambr2]

Down 5-0 and you're trying to steal 3rd

 

Unless someone can steal home, the runs scored will remain the same regardless. Same old, tiresome story.

[Brew crew 92]

Cain > bad hitter this year especially if you look at RISP. My opinion > the age related regression offensively is in full view.

[brooks_quichenick]

I'm guessing Hiura's leg is hurting from that Schwarber slide. Great

[adambr2]

That Perez/Spangenberg middle infield of September is sure to strike fear in the hearts of the Cubs and Cardinals.

[PinaMadness]

It just gets better.

[Brew crew 92]

Hiura looks done for the year now. Thank you very much Kyle Schwarber.

[pacopete4]

Can we start talking about tanking for a better draft slot?

[jason21nl]

Down 5-0 and you're trying to steal 3rd

 

Unless someone can steal home, the runs scored will remain the same regardless. Same old, tiresome story.

 

Just brutal how they can't score

[adambr2]

I literally cannot think of one single instance in Counsell's managerial tenure when he ordered retaliation for a dirty act. Not one.