Game Thread (8/29/2022): Pirates (Wilson) at Brewers (Burnes) - 7:10 PM CDT

[willie key]

The pitching is overrated.   It just is

[Guest]

9 minutes ago, nate82 said:

I doubt he would be playing any better with more plate appearances.  Hiura is what he is.  Someone who will get hot for awhile and then will be absolutely ice cold for long stretches.  This looks like it is the beginning of a long cold streak for Hiura.  

He's got like a .950 OPS over his last 7 games. Tough crowd.

[bulldogboy0733]

9 minutes ago, nate82 said:

I doubt he would be playing any better with more plate appearances.  Hiura is what he is.  Someone who will get hot for awhile and then will be absolutely ice cold for long stretches.  This looks like it is the beginning of a long cold streak for Hiura.  

You talking about this whole squad if that's the case. Why pick on Hiura?

[yfinn6]

3 minutes ago, yourout said:

As much as I would like to blame the offense it seems like when we lose to the Cubs and Reds and Pirates it's the pitching staff giving up way to many runs.

Probably because it is. They need more than three runs, but they need their best starter to be better. 

[Pugger]

25 minutes ago, Hopper said:

I'm going to type this at the risk of seriously offending the eternal optimists that post in the game threads:

We can't rely on our strengths to win (pitching) and our average squad of bats can't get us there, so what do we have?

Tired of hearing the Padres have the hardest schedule, so we have a shot crap too.  We can't and don't take care of business when given opportunities, what makes anyone think this team, as it sits will suddenly wake up?

If they came back and won this game tonight, I'd feel the same.

This team is toast.

 

They've been toast for a few weeks now.  I watch because there isn't much else worth tuning to.

[Fear The Chorizo]

9 minutes ago, nate82 said:

I doubt he would be playing any better with more plate appearances.  Hiura is what he is.  Someone who will get hot for awhile and then will be absolutely ice cold for long stretches.  This looks like it is the beginning of a long cold streak for Hiura.  

I see what you did there - jinxed into a game winning Keston hit for his next AB.

This is the same story repeating itself - Hiura isn't playing everyday at the MLB level and it's impossible to know whether it's the sporadic playing time (particularly against RHP) leading to hitting struggles or not.  He also continues to be the one hitter on this roster that gets jerked around so much - last I checked he's still got the highest OPS on the team or is at least right where Renfroe currently is.

 

[yourout]

4 minutes ago, yfinn6 said:

Probably because it is. They need more than three runs, but they need their best starter to be better. 

The worst part is Burnes had a strike zone the size of Cedarburg to pitch to and he was still leaving balls over the plate.

[bulldogboy0733]

The only hole in the win with pitching and defense model is you still need to score. An embarrassing display by the front office.

[Jopal78]

13 minutes ago, wibadgers23 said:

One of the most frustrating games of the season and it’s not even over yet. The story of this season will be struggling to beat the really crappy teams in our division. I’m just so dang frustrated.

They’re hitting was always going to be crappy. The story of the season will be their vaunted pitching staff slipping into mediocrity, which is why they suck.

[yourout]

Ok......he starts every game the rest of the season.

[Fear The Chorizo]

I think that ball was still on its way up when it hit the stands...

[liveforoctober]

Well I've seen about enough of this Mitchell kid. Send him back down.

[Simba2020]

I'd rather have seen Davis in that situation.

[adambr2]

It's almost like we do have some guys in AAA who could have been helping more than Jonathan Davis. 

[yfinn6]

Just now, yourout said:

Ok......he starts every game the rest of the season.

Bet he's on the bench tomorrow..

[ReverendBrewmeister]

Big moment from the rookie. Laser beam homer to tie it up late. 

[wildcat2237]

Too bad they waited two weeks too long to bring up the kids. Ruiz and frelick should be on the next plane. 

[Matt Breen]

That's cool. Club needs a shot in the arm. 

[yourout]

Now make sure our hitting coaches don't mess with his swing. His swing path is just fine.

He doesnt need more launch angle.

[LouisEly]

Was that inning fun?

[folly412]

2 minutes ago, wildcat2237 said:

Too bad they waited two weeks too long to bring up the kids. Ruiz and frelick should be on the next plane. 

And Wiemer and Turang.  Might as well toss in Feliciano.  These kids might rival the 2000's bombers.  Hopefully the pitching can be a little better.

[yourout]

Leadoff walk and then another Cruz missle would be par for the course.

[phnxcrew]

Call up the rest of them! get these underperforming moldy towel vets out of town!

[wildcat2237]

2 minutes ago, phnxcrew said:

Call up the rest of them! get these underperforming moldy towel vets out of town!

I'd be 100 percent fine with a bunch of trades and non tenders this winter. 

[edfunderburk]

10 minutes ago, LouisEly said:

Was that inning fun?

Are you aware we just tied the Pirates - who are awful - after Burnes pitched a stinker?

This has not been a fun game, a fun team … & like anyone with a brain - yes, I’m thrilled to see Mitchell go deep 

It should not have come down to a late rally … the game is not over … Williams had to pitch yesterday when we almost blew another lead against a terrible opponent 

Hopefully, Williams can get through the 9th without giving up a run & we win it in walk off fashion … that would be fun