Game Thread (7/29/2022): Brewers (Woodruff) at Red Sox (Davis) - 6:10 PM CDT

[Eye Black]

EDIT: Since the initial post went up the Red Sox have replaced Brayan Bello with left handed relief pitcher Austin Davis. Davis hasn’t gone more than 2.0 IP in a game this year, so this appears to be an opener situation. 

[willie key]

Can I say I’ve been loving this offense lately.   It’s safe to say since the break the offense has been winning us games and opened up our lead

Long may it continue.   At least until our pitching finds it way again

[wibadgers23]

Is it Bello or Davis starting for Boston? Either way, I like our chances tonight!

Edit: Nevermind! I see the correction now.

[BruisedCrew]

If you’re going to throw a bum against the Brewers might as well make it a lefty. 
 

I think Diekman is the only other LHP the Sox have, and he pitched 1.1 innings yesterday. I wouldn’t think we’d be seeing him too early. 
 

Counsell might not want to load up too much on right handed hitters because they’re going to be seeing RHP for most of the game. 

[willie key]

It’s astronomical the amount of home runs in our lineup compared to theirs

[treego14]

Woody is going to be a Goody tonight!

[edfunderburk]

Brewers continue to make mediocre pitchers look like HOFers

Embarrassing offense to start this game

[BruisedCrew]

Brewers still have five more innings to get a fair ball out of the infield.

[yourout]

I swear the safest bets in all of sports is the game after a 10-run outburst will be three or less.

[BruisedCrew]

1 hour ago, willie key said:

It’s astronomical the amount of home runs in our lineup compared to theirs

They’re not a big homerun hitting team to start with, and not having Devers and Story takes away about a third of them.

[edfunderburk]

5 minutes ago, BruisedCrew said:

They’re not a big homerun hitting team to start with, and not having Devers and Story takes away about a third of them.

What are their injuries?

How long will each one be out?

[Jopal78]

Brewers need to Jack some bombs if they’re going to win this one.

[ReverendBrewmeister]

Woodruff is dealing. Hate to waste this type of start. 

[willie key]

3 minutes ago, ReverendBrewmeister said:

Woodruff is dealing. Hate to waste this type of start. 

Wouldn’t be the first time

[The stache]

Don’t look now, but it appears that Brandon Woodruff is back to his old form. Since returning from a stint on the DL, Woody has been absolutely electric.

I’m probably jinxing him, but through 5 innings, Woodruff has given up 1 walk, 1 hit, 0 runs, and has struck out 7.

Dating back to June 28, his first action since the end of May, he’s thrown 33 2/3 innings, allowing 7 earned runs, 22 hits, 10 walks, and 46 strikeouts. That’s a 0.950 WHIP, 12.30 SO/9 IP, a 4.6 SO/BB ratio, and a sparkling 1.87 ERA, to go with a 3-0 record.

Burnes is playing well. Woody is rocking. If we. Can get Peralta back soon, the Brewers could start making some noise. 

[The stache]

1-0!

[YelichPosse]

Boy am I glad they found out that feeling issue for Woody. Holy cow he’s looking good.

[Eye Black]

They aren’t all smooth sailing for Woody, but he’s fun to watch when he’s locked in. 

[The stache]

Woody’s one of my favorite Brewers ever, so I’m thrilled to see him back. It was heartbreaking to see Jimmy Nelson go down. We were due for some good luck. Hope that whatever the issue was with his finger sensation, it can be managed. Because that rotation is looking really tough. 

[willie key]

5 minutes ago, YelichPosse said:

Boy am I glad they found out that feeling issue for Woody. Holy cow he’s looking good.

Yeah.   I really think that had something to do with his poor start especially when it was cold.     Let’s hope it doesn’t come back when it gets cold again

[ReverendBrewmeister]

A couple two strike pitches in the wrong location leads to two doubles and a tied game. Could’ve used another run in the Top 6th. 

[The stache]

Let’s get that run back. Wake up, offense. 

[igor67]

It seems like Yelich has been taking advantage recently of getting shifted. I like it.

[edfunderburk]

I don’t remember the last time so few comments were made in a game thread

Where is everyone tonight?

[YelichPosse]

6 minutes ago, igor67 said:

It seems like Yelich has been taking advantage recently of getting shifted. I like it.

Maybe there’s something to that toe tap thing - whatever it is if he can get on base at a 4-425 clip and go the other way I don’t mind him being our igniter in the top spot. It’s no MVP years Yelich but pretty darn valuable!