Game Thread (8/07/2022): Reds (Ashcraft) at Brewers (Burnes) - 1:10 PM CDT

[Eye Black]

[NBBrewFan]

The AAA Reds show up just in time for the Brewers to right the ship.  (worked on Friday)

[BruisedCrew]

What the Brewers really need today is for their Cy Young pitcher to have a dominating performance. I’m talking about something like 7 shutout innings like Scherzer was able to do against the Braves last night. A mere quality start of 3 runs in 6 innings might not be good enough.

[willie key]

I used to look forward to these games

[Hopper]

Wondering if Keston will start against the righty today.

Since he homered yesterday, I doubt it.

[CdrbrgMark]

Keston batting #6 as DH.

[Never Outhustled]

29 minutes ago, CdrbrgMark said:

Keston batting #6 as DH.

OMG! It's happening! Go Hiura! No pressure, just slug 2 dingers or get benched!

[folly412]

Curious since we don't need a 5th/6th starter with the schedule and Alexander has been worse out of the pen.  Perhaps a placeholder and we see Cousins Tuesday or later in the week.

[edfunderburk]

19 minutes ago, folly412 said:

Curious since we don't need a 5th/6th starter with the schedule and Alexander has been worse out of the pen.  Perhaps a placeholder and we see Cousins Tuesday or later in the week.

This is good news - seeing McGee DFA’d - regardless of who replaced him on the roster

[Jim French Stepstool]

20 minutes ago, folly412 said:

Curious since we don't need a 5th/6th starter with the schedule and Alexander has been worse out of the pen.  Perhaps a placeholder and we see Cousins Tuesday or later in the week.

I think so. A guy who can eat innings if need be. I think we'll see someone replace him soon, Cousins is a decent bet. Perdomo is throwing in N'ville too.

[edfunderburk]

In my humble opinion - this is a “must win” game

I fear - at the end of the season - losing all three games in Pittsburgh … with Burnes / Woodruff / Peralta taking the losses - will mark the beginning of the end for our playoff hopes

Somehow, this team needs to go on a run - like winning 12 of 15 games - or we may be done

[edfunderburk]

25 minutes ago, folly412 said:

Curious since we don't need a 5th/6th starter with the schedule and Alexander has been worse out of the pen.  Perhaps a placeholder and we see Cousins Tuesday or later in the week.

Any chance Alexander will be stacked with Peralta - &/or Houser upon his return - since they are on a pitch count until they build up arm strength to 100 plus pitches? 

Another possibility - Could Alexander replace Ashby in the starting rotation & allow Ashby to strengthen the bullpen? 

[Jim French Stepstool]

Starters need to be better, that's the strength of the team. For all the consternation about Hader, the folks who are on the mound before he gets into a save situation (if he were here) need to get us there. 

[Jim French Stepstool]

1 minute ago, edfunderburk said:

Any chance Alexander will be stacked with Peralta - &/or Houser upon his return - since they are on a pitch count until they build up arm strength to 100 plus pitches? 

Another possibility - Could Alexander replace Ashby in the starting rotation & allow Ashby to strengthen the bullpen? 

I'm guessing Ashby starts at least until Houser is ready. 

[NBBrewFan]

I'm guessing Alexander is up to go multiple innings so if they want to pull the starter earlier than the 5th/6th they don't keep going to the well with 1 IP from the middle reliever group that's been pretty bad lately.

[NBBrewFan]

Nice to see Wong get his OPS into respectable territory after the bad start.  Now if we could have that 2021 defense back.

[NBBrewFan]

Prospect Nick Senzel was way more promising than player Nick Senzel.

[CdrbrgMark]

I like the Gruber dog commercial. I've always loved dogs and have had a few in my lifetime, but can't now, living in an apartment.

[NBBrewFan]

C'mon Corbin.  Stop being so cute fiddling with the corners.  Your best pitch should be way better than almost every Reds best swing. 

[yourout]

Seems like it's been weeks since we had a dominant starter go 7 innings

[yourout]

For me Urias gets till next June to get his BA above .245. if not then it's time to move on.

[Brewcrew82]

Judge helping us out in STL. 

[yourout]

What is going on with Burnes and all the walks lately?

[Pugger]

50 minutes ago, NBBrewFan said:

Nice to see Wong get his OPS into respectable territory after the bad start.  Now if we could have that 2021 defense back.

He had a great play a couple of innings ago so perhaps that is a start of good D to come?

[Brewcrew82]

Ughhh Montas immediately coughs up the lead.