2021-09-24: Mets (Megill) at Brewers (Lauer) [Brewers win, 5-1 -- Lauer gives the Crew 6.2 solid innings; Wong, Adames, & Yelich each homer]

[PinaMadness]

I wonder if Villar and CC exchanged pleasantries before the game.

[yourout]

This is surprising. I can't remember the last time Counsell has sent a guy back out there with 100+ pitches.

 

Why didn’t he send houser out last night

 

Based on his facial expressions he wished that he had.

 

Or he is regretting that chili cheese burrito.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

I mean, Lauer is the kind of guy you just worry about less pitch count wise given his arsenal and role. Sure that's a factor too. Bottom of the order, he looks good. See if you can steal an out or three.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

I wonder if Villar and CC exchanged pleasantries before the game.

 

This is funny.

[OldHeidelberg]

This is surprising. I can't remember the last time Counsell has sent a guy back out there with 100+ pitches.

 

 

Why didn’t he send houser out last night

 

I was wondering the same thing. Might have tried to get too cute yesterday, and it burned them.

 

Yep, he has had a quick hook with Houser at times this year to avoid him facing LH hitters a 3rd time but I think he just thought it was in the bag yesterday.

[wibadgers23]

Lauer and Houser have really been unbelievable. It’s hard to imagine how this team can lose 5 straight with this starting rotation.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

 

Yep, he has had a quick hook with Houser at times this year to avoid him facing LH hitters a 3rd time but I think he just thought it was in the bag yesterday.

 

In his defense, yesterday turned into an epic trainwreck the likes of which we haven't seen out of this team all season. Just a perfect storm of terribleness. Even the most pessimistic of fans couldn't have predicted that.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Lauer and Houser have really been unbelievable. It’s hard to imagine how this team can lose 5 straight with this starting rotation.

 

Especially when only one was a truly close game.

 

Lauer isn't the hero we asked for, but man he sure looks the one we needed. Just awesome stuff from him. Wow.

[HarveysWBs]

Lauer getting the CC Sabathia treatment tonight.

[Joseph Zarr]

Lauer and Houser have really been unbelievable. It’s hard to imagine how this team can lose 5 straight with this starting rotation.

 

This entire season of Starting pitching has been unbelievable - even Anderson gave us anomalous outings here and there with 7 ip and 8k.

 

The developments across the board - Lauer and Houser stabilizing and thriving obviously at the top of the list - has been such a pleasant thing to witness. I mean, Lauer has been legit awesome since his recall. It's such a great story.

[SomewhereInTime]

This is like an old school game from the 90's or 2000's. 120 pitches used to be more like the limit managers used and you definitely didn't want to pull your starter early since you maybe had like two guys in the pen you trust to get anyone out.

[TURBO]

It sure looks like our rotation is loaded for next season.

 

I'm even expecting a better season from Houser and Lauer than this one, add in Ashby?

 

My my my...

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

That's one of the biggest atta boys I've ever seen CC give.

[Joseph Zarr]

 

Yep, he has had a quick hook with Houser at times this year to avoid him facing LH hitters a 3rd time but I think he just thought it was in the bag yesterday.

 

In his defense, yesterday turned into an epic trainwreck the likes of which we haven't seen out of this team all season. Just a perfect storm of terribleness. Even the most pessimistic of fans couldn't have predicted that.

 

 

Absolutely agreed. I would say until last night, tho the bullpen had some hiccups recently, they were still reliable for the most part and a strength. After last night, trust needs to be restored and CC finds himself having to grapple with that.

[HarveysWBs]

That's one of the biggest atta boys I've ever seen CC give.

Classic example of making the manager look good in this one.

[TURBO]

 

Yep, he has had a quick hook with Houser at times this year to avoid him facing LH hitters a 3rd time but I think he just thought it was in the bag yesterday.

 

In his defense, yesterday turned into an epic trainwreck the likes of which we haven't seen out of this team all season. Just a perfect storm of terribleness. Even the most pessimistic of fans couldn't have predicted that.

 

 

Absolutely agreed. I would say until last night, tho the bullpen had some hiccups recently, they were still reliable for the most part and a strength. After last night, trust needs to be restored and CC finds himself having to grapple with that.

 

That may be true, but Houser had another inning in him, no doubt about it.

[yourout]

It sure looks like our rotation is loaded for next season.

 

I'm even expecting a better season from Houser and Lauer than this one, add in Ashby?

 

My my my...

 

They might have to try and flip an arm for an RBI bat in the offseason.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Eric Lauer is only 26 years old, and isn't even eligible for arbitration until this winter. The Brewers own his rights through the 2025 season.

 

After some sketchy early reviews, the Grisham/Davies for Urias/Lauer deal is looking like a masterstroke.

[TURBO]

It sure looks like our rotation is loaded for next season.

 

I'm even expecting a better season from Houser and Lauer than this one, add in Ashby?

 

My my my...

 

They might have to try and flip an arm for an RBI bat in the offseason.

 

 

I like the depth though, losing just one of those guys to injury puts us in a position of need at pitching again.

 

I hope they keep all 6 of them, and go a different route for a bat.

 

Anderson has to be gone for good.

[TURBO]

Wong with the Carlos Gomez swing out of your helmet move...

[rickh150]

Keep the gas pedal down…, more runs

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

It sure looks like our rotation is loaded for next season.

 

I'm even expecting a better season from Houser and Lauer than this one, add in Ashby?

 

My my my...

 

They might have to try and flip an arm for an RBI bat in the offseason.

 

 

I like the depth though, losing just one of those guys to injury puts us in a position of need at pitching again.

 

I hope they keep all 6 of them, and go a different route for a bat.

 

Anderson has to be gone for good.

 

3/4 of the infield looks really good. If Taylor's a big-leaguer, the offense looks alright as is. Hiura looking like a bust hurts. Depends what we think of Tellez long-term, I guess.

[Joseph Zarr]

Alright gents, I have to go put my Little Missus to bed. Enjoy the rest of the game and here's hoping they close this out and get some 'feel good' after the recent rough stretch.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

[sarcasm]Too bad Lindor covered second; he's just no Javy when it comes to tagging.[/sarcasm]

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

3/4 of the infield looks really good. If Taylor's a big-leaguer, the offense looks alright as is. Hiura looking like a bust hurts. Depends what we think of Tellez long-term, I guess.

 

I can't imagine Escobar is looking at an enormous deal this offseason, and he is seemingly a really nice fit as a guy who can play all over. I'd definitely make a big effort to bring him back.