Game Thread (4/17/2022): Cardinals (Hudson) at Brewers (Ashby) - 1:10 PM CDT

[magnoliacrew]

1 minute ago, Eye Black said:

So who had Omar Narvaez receiving the first intentional walk this season?

Great observation. Weird times.

[Eye Black]

Tyrone Taylor makes them pay! Huge moment.

[magnoliacrew]

46 minutes ago, magnoliacrew said:

Is this the game we break the 5 run barrier?

Yes, yes it is.

[homer]

oh settle down, Albert

[HarryDoyle]

3 hours ago, HarryDoyle said:

I feel good about the offense today. I could easily see them getting five, maybe six hits.

Oops, did I say hits??? I meant runs. Yeah, that's the ticket.

[HarryDoyle]

Has Williams had an appearance yet where Hook didn't come out for a mound visit?

[mtrebs]

Williams doesn’t have it anymore. Wonder if it’s related to his hand injury at all. 

[CheezWizHed]

3 minutes ago, HarryDoyle said:

Has Williams had an appearance yet where Hook didn't come out for a mound visit?

No...and they are coming faster each time.

It think people are simply looking for the change-up now.  Stick tricky to hit but easier when you simply look for it.

[homer]

1 minute ago, mtrebs said:

Williams doesn’t have it anymore. Wonder if it’s related to his hand injury at all. 

He started last year off pretty bad too if memory serves.

[folly412]

How much evidence will Counsell need before he has a plan other than 8th Inning Guy™?

[Underachiever]

I’m so confused. Why was Bader out?

[HarryDoyle]

I can't believe I thought they should've traded Hader after Williams' rookie year.

[magnoliacrew]

Just now, Underachiever said:

I’m so confused. Why was Bader out?

Yes, please explain.

[HarryDoyle]

Just now, Underachiever said:

I’m so confused. Why was Bader out?

I don't think you can run to first if it's already occupied.

[CheezWizHed]

3 minutes ago, homer said:

He started last year off pretty bad too if memory serves.

Stop breaking the narritive.  He's done.  Finished.  Just trade him already.

[CheezWizHed]

Just now, HarryDoyle said:

I don't think you can run to first if it's already occupied.

Correct.  

[magnoliacrew]

Just now, HarryDoyle said:

I don't think you can run to first if it's already occupied.

But didn't they advance?

[Underachiever]

1 minute ago, HarryDoyle said:

I don't think you can run to first if it's already occupied.

Thanks.

[HarryDoyle]

Just now, magnoliacrew said:

But didn't they advance?

The wild pitch and or passed ball is irrelevant.

[Eye Black]

Would’ve been tempted to get Williams out of there before DeJong came to bat. Unfortunately Devin is boarding on being more of a liability than an asset in the early going.

[CheezWizHed]

1 minute ago, magnoliacrew said:

But didn't they advance?

The ball is live and runners can advance, but the batter is still out if someone is one 1st base at the beginning of the strike out pitch.

[titletownking]

Devin Williams is K-rod. 30 minutes of terror. But man, what a ride it is. 

[Patrick425]

There has to be times when the Brewers are willing to pitch Hader for one out in the 8th. This should certainly be one of them.

[magnoliacrew]

HarryDoyle and CheezWizHed... Thanks!!!

[edfunderburk]

Might be good to swap Williams & Gott until Devin gets his early season issues resolved

10 games into new season - one solid game with all three phases (pitching, hitting, fielding) performing well

I hope we have a drama-free, easy-win at some point soon

These early season games put me in a bad mood for 3-4 hours each day

I’m ready for the Packers draft … anything to get my attention off the Brewers for a few days