2021-04-07: Brewers (Woodruff) at Cubs (Hendricks) [Brewers win, 4-2 in 10 innings -- Woodruff allows just one hit over 7 IP; Cain hits two late inning go-ahead home runs]

[DR28]

If Hiura is gonna stay in the lineup, then him and Cain need to swap lineup spots.

[CheezWizHed]

Williams was warming in the pen. Woody looks like he is "done" in the dugout - relaxed and goofing around.

[DR28]

Seems like kind of an early hook for Woodruff at 74 pitches if he is indeed done for the day. If the lead remains at one I think I would have sent Woodruff back out for the 8th and then Hader in the 9th, unless they plan on going 2 innings for Hader which they really don't do much anymore.

 

I saw Devin warming up in that shot behind CC.

[adambr2]

Another 11 runs for the Reds today. Unreal

[Jopal78]

If Hiura is gonna stay in the lineup, then him and Cain need to swap lineup spots.

 

Hiura probably belongs at the ATS site. He’s not going to last two more weeks as a starter if he keeps striking out at a 50% clip

[brewcrewdue80]

Another 11 runs for the Reds today. Unreal

Vs Pittsburgh a team likely not seeing 65wins.

[DR28]

If Hiura is gonna stay in the lineup, then him and Cain need to swap lineup spots.

 

Hiura probably belongs at the ATS site. He’s not going to last two more weeks as a starter if he keeps striking out at a 50% clip

 

Right, will be interesting to see how CC/Stearns handle Keston.

[trwi7]

If Hiura is gonna stay in the lineup, then him and Cain need to swap lineup spots.

 

I don't see how Hiura batting leadoff would be of any help right now.

[markedman5]

Great

[adambr2]

I still don't get it. Woodruff was still dealing. His pitch count wasn't high. Just ....why?

[Simba2020]

Until I see Williams looking normal, I'm not taking Woody out with a very limited pitch count.

[adambr2]

Another 11 runs for the Reds today. Unreal

Vs Pittsburgh a team likely not seeing 65wins.

 

10 runs per game is a little more than impressive against any MLB opponent.

[Eye Black]

If Hader wasn’t tied down to the 9th it probably would’ve made sense to have him pitch the 8th versus Pederson who is historically pretty bad against LHPs.

[BruisedCrew]

Williams may be a liability this year.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

I still don't get it. Woodruff was still dealing. His pitch count wasn't high. Just ....why?

 

Over-managing nonsense that has been rampant in baseball for a good 20 years. All I can think of is getting Williams work in a tight situation. No way I'd have taken Woody out with how he looked and his counts. But managers have their guys for their cute situations and circumstances be damned.

[trwi7]

Craig and Bill seemingly pissed that Pedersen would celebrate a game tying homer in the 8th after 1 hit through 7 innings is weird and stupid.

[wOOgiE22]

This is why I hate pre-defined bullpen roles. Why can’t managers looks at matchups or maybe just leave their starter in when he is dealing.

[BruisedCrew]

Another 11 runs for the Reds today. Unreal

Vs Pittsburgh a team likely not seeing 65wins.

 

10 runs per game is a little more than impressive against any MLB opponent.

 

They scored a ton against the Cardinals too.

[DR28]

If Hiura is gonna stay in the lineup, then him and Cain need to swap lineup spots.

 

I don't see how Hiura batting leadoff would be of any help right now.

 

Before today, Cain has been in the 6 spot... Let Hiura K down there.

[brewcrewdue80]

I still don't get it. Woodruff was still dealing. His pitch count wasn't high. Just ....why?

 

Guess just trying to take advantage of a lead late to actually use you late inning RPs when they're supposed to pitch?

I'd have given Woody the 8th til he allowed a baserunner and brought Williams in then. But Counsell did the wrong change.

[Simba2020]

I still don't get it. Woodruff was still dealing. His pitch count wasn't high. Just ....why?

 

Over-managing nonsense that has been rampant in baseball for a good 20 years. All I can think of is getting Williams work in a tight situation. No way I'd have taken Woody out with how he looked and his counts. But managers have their guys for their cute situations and circumstances be damned.

Agreed. Coaches/managers have their little cue cards and they are going to stick with it no matter what. They can't actually use their eyes and figure out that the card might not give you the best answer in all situations.

[adambr2]

If Hader wasn’t tied down to the 9th it probably would’ve made sense to have him pitch the 8th versus Pederson who is historically bad against LHPs.

 

I have no idea when Craig Counsell went from a manager who was reasonably wise to matchups to a guy who needs to define his 8th and 9th inning guys. Pigeonholing a guy to a inning number is just stupid. It's 2021.

[wibadgers23]

We can be mad at Williams and Counsell all we want but our joke of an offense is why we’re in this position.

[Baldkin]

this Chafin dude would have fit in very well on the 82 Brewers

 

I see how it is.

 

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[OldHeidelberg]

I still don't get it. Woodruff was still dealing. His pitch count wasn't high. Just ....why?

 

Over-managing nonsense that has been rampant in baseball for a good 20 years. All I can think of is getting Williams work in a tight situation. No way I'd have taken Woody out with how he looked and his counts. But managers have their guys for their cute situations and circumstances be damned.

 

Well, Counsel seems more guilty of it than most others. He can't wait to bring in his relievers. Too bad for Woody but lets not forget the offense left him hanging with just a 1 run lead after that gem.