2021-10-08 (NLDS Game #1): Braves (Morton) at Brewers (Burnes) [Brewers win, 2-1 -- Rowdy provides a run saving defensive play early and hits a 2-run HR late; Burnes pitches 6 scoreless innings]

[BruisedCrew]

Morton had a better cut on that ball hit off the umpire than any Brewer hitter has had against him.

[roadcrew3]

We knew all season the playoffs were going to be pitching duels and low scoring game...here we are!!

 

Gotta get more competitive ABs against Morton though if nothing else just to drive up the pitch count and get to their pen. Feel like this team all season primarily produced later in games against teams pens.

[ReverendBrewmeister]

78 pitches through 5.0 IP for Burnes. If he can get a short 6th Inning, he could be able to push into the 7th.

 

Need some offense to show up.

[yourout]

Man it's got to be tough knowing if you give up a run the team likely loses.

[BruisedCrew]

What is the point of the base cam?

 

Does it really add anything to our enjoyment or understanding of the game to see close ups of a runner’s spikes kicking dirt into the camera?

[roadcrew3]

Man it's got to be tough knowing if you give up a run the team likely loses.

 

For Morton or Burnes??

 

Braves offense certainly isn't doing much more than ours

[yourout]

Man it's got to be tough knowing if you give up a run the team likely loses.

 

For Morton or Burnes??

 

Braves offense certainly isn't doing much more than ours

 

The braves are having far more competitive at bats.

It's only a matter of time before they hit a mistake.

[MrTPlush]

What is the point of the base cam?

 

Does it really add anything to our enjoyment or understanding of the game to see close ups of a runner’s spikes kicking dirt into the camera?

 

An additional thing for the IGT to be negative about.

[adambr2]

Sheesh Narvaez took forever to get there. Otherwise there is no play.

[82brewcrew82]

Another competitive Braves at bat.

[dlk9s]

What is the point of the base cam?

 

Does it really add anything to our enjoyment or understanding of the game to see close ups of a runner’s spikes kicking dirt into the camera?

 

Yes

[owbc]

Omar seems to be giving up on pitches that this ump might be willing to call a strike. Frame them!

[ReverendBrewmeister]

Maybe a third time through seeing Morton will bring some hits and runs.

[MrTPlush]

Maybe a third time through seeing Morton will bring some hits and runs.

 

At least start upping the pitch count so we aren't seeing him in the 8th.

[BruisedCrew]

Great recovery by Burnes after those first two hitters of the game.

 

Almost have to pinch hit for him now to see if they can get something started. But, I don’t like the feeling that one gopher ball from the bullpen probably loses the game.

[adambr2]

Omar seems to be giving up on pitches that this ump might be willing to call a strike. Frame them!

 

There was a curveball against Albies that Burnes threw in the 1st or 2nd inning that was beautifully placed and had plenty of the plate and it stood no chance to be called a strike because of how badly Narvaez caught it.

[owbc]

What is the point of the base cam?

 

Does it really add anything to our enjoyment or understanding of the game to see close ups of a runner’s spikes kicking dirt into the camera?

 

Yes

 

There was literally a play in the NL wild card game where we were all wondering if a foot touched the bag or not.

[ReverendBrewmeister]

A lead-off Vogel-walk. Go figure.

[PinaMadness]

Vogelbach the only batter Morton wants no part of.

[MrTPlush]

Omar seems to be giving up on pitches that this ump might be willing to call a strike. Frame them!

 

There was a curveball against Albies that Burnes threw in the 1st or 2nd inning that was beautifully placed and had plenty of the plate and it stood no chance to be called a strike because of how badly Narvaez caught it.

 

Can't speak for the one earlier in the game, but the one last inning was on Burnes. If you aren't anywhere near the location intended the catcher has to chase it and simply can't frame it.

[owbc]

JBJ managed to find his way on the bases.

[adambr2]

Morton completely untouchable all game and Daniel Vogelbach steps to the plate and he can't throw one strike. Lol.

[roadcrew3]

This is where I think Reyes could have added value as PR so you dont burn JBJ as defensive replacement

[PinaMadness]

Looks like we'll need to manufacture a run. Can JBJ make himself useful for once and steal a base?

[MrTPlush]

If JBJ would have gotten picked off there the entire crowd would have carried him out never to be seen again.