2019-09-07: Cubs (Darvish) at Brewers (Gonzalez) [Brewers win, 3-2 -- Walk-off win in 9th]

[Bulldogboy]

Of course

[nate82]

Of course Hader decides to pull a Guerra and throw only 1 competitive pitch.

[PinaMadness]

And the Wrigley crowd comes alive.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Just had no margin for error.

[jason21nl]

Of course

 

Put in a terrible situation. This inning makes me want to scream

[adambr2]

Can't hit with RISP and can't throw strikes. If tonight is the end to our season, it's a fitting end.

[Bulldogboy]

It does not makes sense that I want to win this game more than Craig Counsell does. It doesn't.

[nate82]

Bryant making Arcia look like Ted Williams.

[pacopete4]

I guess I’m a little surprised by the meltdown of some fans. This team is just not in a position roster wise to make a run. They’ve been on fumes for awhile now.

[Brew crew 92]

Freitas is a below average defensive C, with a bad pop time, and Counsell is not gonna C him, but he’s a real good hitter. You haven’t seen that YET. Not exactly easy to get in back in a rhythm with 1 AB a game. He’ll get some big pinch hits this month.

 

With those mechanics..... Not going to happen.

 

No one hits .387 anywhere with bad mechanics. Nice try though.

[pacopete4]

And even with all that, the pitching staff that CC is orchestrating has only given up 2-runs through 8 innings.

[yourout]

Cubs and Brewers are a combined 1 for 14 with risp.

[adambr2]

Hader did well. Was put in a terrible situation with no margin for error and minimized the damage. If we can't win now, it's on the offense.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Cubs on still needs to get 6 more outside, so this isnt over...sure would stink to have the game decided by walking in a run.

 

The decision to go with pomeranz in that spot is just baffling

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

I guess I’m a little surprised by the meltdown of some fans. This team is just not in a position roster wise to make a run. They’ve been on fumes for awhile now.

 

I agree completely, but the math is the math. If you are playing to have the best chance at the playoffs, Hader is the only move in the 8th, right? I mean, I am open to a good argument that it's not, but I am having a hard time finding one myself.

 

Maybe we put a 7'run inning, and it's moot. Hope so.

[jason21nl]

Well that's super cool

[adambr2]

Grandal!!!

[Brew crew 92]

And even with all that, the pitching staff that CC is orchestrating has only given up 2-runs through 8 innings.

 

Yes, I like our September pitching staff!

[HarveysWBs]

I guess I’m a little surprised by the meltdown of some fans. This team is just not in a position roster wise to make a run. They’ve been on fumes for awhile now.

 

I get the passion from the CC haters, but come on. Somebody else in that bullpen has to get outs. Otherwise what are we even talking about here? Guerra and Pomeranz are pitching high leverage innings between now and the end of the season. If they’re such sure losers, which seems to be the general consensus, then we’re doomed, and CC pitching Hader in a tie game to start the 8th tonight won’t change anything. It makes absolutely no difference. Might as well accept the finality of it all and find some peace.

[yourout]

Freitas is a below average defensive C, with a bad pop time, and Counsell is not gonna C him, but he’s a real good hitter. You haven’t seen that YET. Not exactly easy to get in back in a rhythm with 1 AB a game. He’ll get some big pinch hits this month.

 

With those mechanics..... Not going to happen.

 

No one hits .387 anywhere with bad mechanics. Nice try though.

Lewis Brinson says hello.

[pacopete4]

I guess I’m a little surprised by the meltdown of some fans. This team is just not in a position roster wise to make a run. They’ve been on fumes for awhile now.

 

I agree completely, but the math is the math. If you are playing to have the best chance at the playoffs, Hader is the only move in the 8th, right? I mean, I am open to a good argument that it's not, but I am having a hard time finding one myself.

 

Maybe we put a 7'run inning, and it's moot. Hope so.

 

Pomeranz SO/9 is over 14 as a Brewer. Counsell probably should have went with Hader but it’s not like Hader has been 2018-Hader. Counsell has his hands tied everywhere with this roster.

[adambr2]

I guess I’m a little surprised by the meltdown of some fans. This team is just not in a position roster wise to make a run. They’ve been on fumes for awhile now.

 

I don't think people are melting down. Just would like to treat today and tomorrow as must win games, because they are. These are, in essence, playoff games for us.

 

Regardless of outcome we still probably won't make it but these 2 games have to be treated differently.

[yourout]

Wasn't sure when it left the bat but it cleared by plenty

[pacopete4]

I guess I’m a little surprised by the meltdown of some fans. This team is just not in a position roster wise to make a run. They’ve been on fumes for awhile now.

 

I don't think people are melting down. Just would like to treat today and tomorrow as must win games, because they are. These are, in essence, playoff games for us.

 

Regardless of outcome we still probably won't make it but these 2 games have to be treated differently.

 

And you still need other pitchers not named Hader to do their jobs. It happened a season ago as much as people want to just remember Hader.

[DuWayne Steurer]

I guess I’m a little surprised by the meltdown of some fans. This team is just not in a position roster wise to make a run. They’ve been on fumes for awhile now.

 

I don't think people are melting down. Just would like to treat today and tomorrow as must win games, because they are. These are, in essence, playoff games for us.

 

Regardless of outcome we still probably won't make it but these 2 games have to be treated differently.

 

 

Tie game in the 8th you have to at least be prepared for extras, I think. Junior isn't great, but he isn't NEARLY as bad as many have made him out to be.