Game Thread (6/22/2022): Cardinals (Wainwright) at Brewers (Lauer) - 7:10 PM CDT

[CdrbrgMark]

So much for Hiura hitting Wainwright, or anyone tonite.

[Jopal78]

2 minutes ago, yourout said:

Huira's kryptonite continues to be anything at the belt.

His Kryptonite is pitching. The 2nd time he struck out they simply went up in the zone and he missed it. 

[Brewcrew82]

Milner is very good. 

[yourout]

I think almost every pitch from Milner was touching the edge of the zone.

Great location.

[folly412]

Who had Milner leading the team in appearances?

[edfunderburk]

I love this team (historically) as much as anyone on this forum

That said … I don’t enjoy watching this 2022 team play games … I’m constantly frustrated & often in a bad mood by the middle of the game 

[Jopal78]

Just now, edfunderburk said:

I love this team (historically) as much as anyone on this forum

That said … I don’t enjoy watching this 2022 team play games … I’m constantly frustrated & often in a bad mood by the middle of the game 

It’s super boring, a bunch of ground outs and strike outs. The pitching has to be near perfect for them to have a chance.

[yourout]

Brewers are way overmatched by Oviedo.

 

[Jopal78]

2 minutes ago, yourout said:

Brewers are way overmatched by Oviedo.

 

With Cabrera and Gallegos next

[yourout]

Tomorrows game is shaping up the be a fairly important 1st half game.

[edfunderburk]

Unpopular opinion … as I communicated last week, I believe the Cards are the better team … especially with our starting pitching & defense taking a significant step back this year … & then add in all the injuries … I’m concerned this may not be a race come late season

[yourout]

Cards 4-spot about to happen.

[DuWayne Steurer]

kelly eh? punting on this game CC. bold strategy.

[yourout]

1 minute ago, edfunderburk said:

Unpopular opinion … as I communicated last week, I believe the Cards are the better team … especially with our starting pitching & defense taking a significant step back this year … & then add on all the injuries … I’m concerned this may not be a race come late season

They have a massive lineup advantage. Bullpens as a whole are about even. When healthy Brewer probably have a stronger rotation.

[edfunderburk]

I prefer not to use foul language, but why is Kelley on this team … How can I see he is incapable & Brewers brass keep putting him out there in important games … that irks me beyond words 

[mtsportsfan]

Anybody know why Adames is sitting out tonight ? I mean  , we are playing a division rival for first place!

[willie key]

The cardinals have guys who can actually hit the ball.   At some point that will be enough to win the division.  Even if they aren’t that great.   2/3 of their lineup would be our best hitte

 

we have a bunch of Dave kingmans  without the power

[Brewcrew82]

1 minute ago, edfunderburk said:

Unpopular opinion … as I communicated last week, I believe the Cards are the better team … especially with our starting pitching & defense taking a significant step back this year … & then add on all the injuries … I’m concerned this may not be a race come late season

We need to get healthy bottom line. 2 of the top pitchers in baseball being out really hurts us, combined with the recent swoons from Lauer and Houser. We saw the formula for winning on Monday. We have two other pitchers who are capable of performances like that. Unfortunately, they're both hurt, though one will likely be back next week. Cards aren't a perfect team either....

[Brewcrew82]

4 minutes ago, mtsportsfan said:

Anybody know why Adames is sitting out tonight ? I mean  , we are playing a division rival for first place!

Because it's still June? And Adames just returned from the IL....

[yourout]

Robots...

[willie key]

Survived

[yourout]

Did not see that coming.

[mtsportsfan]

2 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Because it's still June? And Adames just returned from the IL....

So , that means he has had plenty of time off . just because its early doesn't mean these games don't count.

[mtsportsfan]

Nice recovery by Kelley ! Need to pick him up here !

[Brewcrew82]

8 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

I prefer not to use foul language, but why is Kelley on this team … How can I see he is incapable & Brewers brass keep putting him out there in important games … that irks me beyond words 

Aside from two appearances against the Cubs and the Phillies, in which he gave up four runs each, he's actually been pretty solid. He now hasn't allowed a run in his last four appearances....