2021-09-20: Cardinals (Woodford) at Brewers (Peralta) [Brewers lose, 5-2 -- Cards extend winning streak to 9 games]

[StearnsFTW]

For whatever reason the Cardinals have had Freddy’s number. They have a combined .918 OPS in 104 plate appearances against Peralta, including 6 home runs (two apiece for Arenado and Goldschmidt). Hopefully that trend reverses a bit tonight.

What am I missing here? The stats linked in the original post show batters are 24 of 95, or .252. However, the stats at the bottom show a batting average of .307. The on-base pct of .449 seems impossible based on that. Add in walks and they are 33/104, for a .318 average. Freddy would have had to hit about 30 or 40 of them to get to .449, right? If I am making some colossally stupid error, I apologize in advance. But the numbers would suggest a OPS closer to .790 than .918.

 

Freddy's last start against STL was his first after coming off the IL. 2IP, 4 runs. Freddy's other start against the Cardinals this year, he went 7 IP with 1 hit, 1 BB, and 8 Ks. That makes me feel a lot better about tonight.

 

Those numbers have been wrong for a while. Like most of the year I think.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

I sort of like the Reds and Padres...my feeling about the Cardinals is that I would not even root for them against the Dodgers or Cubs, in any postseason anything, so...

 

I hope we make the Wild Card race a lot closer this week.

[BuckyBrewer61]

Glad to see Yelich moved down. He’s been…fine…this year but he’s had enough ABs since 2019 to show he doesn’t fit at the top of the order when this team is at full strength.

[Eye Black]

For whatever reason the Cardinals have had Freddy’s number. They have a combined .918 OPS in 104 plate appearances against Peralta, including 6 home runs (two apiece for Arenado and Goldschmidt). Hopefully that trend reverses a bit tonight.

What am I missing here? The stats linked in the original post show batters are 24 of 95, or .252. However, the stats at the bottom show a batting average of .307. The on-base pct of .449 seems impossible based on that. Add in walks and they are 33/104, for a .318 average. Freddy would have had to hit about 30 or 40 of them to get to .449, right? If I am making some colossally stupid error, I apologize in advance. But the numbers would suggest a OPS closer to .790 than .918.

 

Freddy's last start against STL was his first after coming off the IL. 2IP, 4 runs. Freddy's other start against the Cardinals this year, he went 7 IP with 1 hit, 1 BB, and 8 Ks. That makes me feel a lot better about tonight.

Yeah, you’re correct. Something is definitely off there. I’ll see if I can figure it out later, I guess that’s what I get for trusting ESPN.

[markedman5]

Glad to see Yelich moved down. He’s been…fine…this year but he’s had enough ABs since 2019 to show he doesn’t fit at the top of the order when this team is at full strength.

 

Especially against lefties……..I won’t be surprised if he is in the 2 or 3 spot vs righties……but with everyone back maybe not.

[wibadgers23]

This will undoubtedly be a game where runs are hard to come by for the Brewers. They just haven’t hit lefties all year. Hopefully Freddy is on his game tonight.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Good news is Cardinals last two wins were by one run, so the back end of that bullpen might be a little tired.

 

Keep it close, at least.

[Eye Black]

This will undoubtedly be a game where runs are hard to come by for the Brewers. They just haven’t hit lefties all year. Hopefully Freddy is on his game tonight.

I have a feeling they’re going to put up some runs on Lester tonight. A lot of positive energy flowing coming into this one with the return of both Willy and Avi. Also, Escobar is better against LHP.

[markedman5]

Not ideal

[BruisedCrew]

It’s going to take more than 2 runs to wiping this one.

 

The Cardinals offense is smoking.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Not a good pitch to Arenado.

[Eye Black]

Freddy couldn’t have put that pitch on more of a tee then that. Perfectly center cut for Arenado to do damage.

[phnxcrew]

I officially hate arenado. Mainly because the cardinals paid so little for such a good hitter.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

That took some buzz out of the ballpark. Let's hope the offense can put some back in.

[wallus]

Poor Freddy won't make the post season roster.

[phnxcrew]

Contrary to our results against

Lester, he sucks now and we can tee off on him once, please

[jason21nl]

I’m convinced we are going to lose the division to the Cards.

[markedman5]

In his last 7 starts he’s only given up more then 3 runs once……he’s pitching well now.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Bader should have had a triple there....too busy watching.

[MoreTrife]

I feel really ragey turning on the game down 2-0 and knowing garbage Lester will dominate. Unbelievable.

[markedman5]

I’m convinced we are going to lose the division to the Cards.

Really?

 

You realize if we beat them only once in the 7 games we play them they would have to win out and we would have to lose out for them to tie us right?

[phnxcrew]

Way to go all out on that one. Sheesh. looked extremely catchable

[MoreTrife]

I’m convinced we are going to lose the division to the Cards.

 

Agreed.

 

On a serious note, I'm terrified they knock us out.

[nate82]

I’m convinced we are going to lose the division to the Cards.

 

Unlikely the Brewers would have to lose nearly every game here on out and the Cardinals would have to win every game for that to happen.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

You know there's serious Cards PTSD when a 2-0, 2nd inning deficit feels like a gut punch even though we have an 11.5 game lead.

 

Not that I blame anyone, but we did just Vogelbach these guys a couple weeks ago.