Brewers (Peralta) vs Rangers (Dunning): 8/19/23, 3;05pm

[Brewcrew82]

Gotta give him that, blue...

[edfunderburk]

3 minutes ago, RobertCrawley said:

I really dislike artificial turf in baseball. 

Ditto … I seldom use the word, but I actually HATE artificial turf … not baseball enough for me 

[BruisedCrew]

That was more like it. No drama. 

[Brewcrew82]

Succesful road trip, secured. Tomorrow a "bonus game".

[folly412]

Good Megill is a fun watch.  If only it was like that more often.

[markedman5]

Guys that is one of the best wins of the season!

 

Toughest road trip ofbtbe season and we are 5-3……..nice work boys!

[DuWayne Steurer]

much less drama today. Megill looked sharp tonight 

[tonyei31]

Brewers have struggled all year covering the 9th up 4 or 5 runs (in the few times it's happened).  Megill has, far and away, been the best at covering that meaningful inning to save the closer/later on relievers.  Taking away the Wilson 2-3 IP runs earlier on in the season.  Until we bullpen upgrade the 6th-8th positions through Ashby/Teheran/Rea or other Minor league arms he should always be the 9th inning go to in these situations.  

[Bulldogboy]

Urias with two grand slams in a week. Jeez you hate to see that. Meanwhile we stuck with Anderson. 

[yourout]

Nice win. Next stop.

[mtsportsfan]

15 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

He was my 2023 pick to click 

I’d love for him to finish strong in the 4th quarter of the season 

We all would !  A little up tick from everyone would fantastic ! 

[mtsportsfan]

3 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Succesful road trip, secured. Tomorrow a "bonus game".

Who would have thought after the LA series. Nice bounce back !

[tonyei31]

2 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

Urias with two grand slams in a week. Jeez you hate to see that. Meanwhile we stuck with Anderson. 

Think it's less about Anderson and sticking with him vs realizing Monasterio might be a less costly solution financially.  

[BruisedCrew]

3 minutes ago, tonyei31 said:

Brewers have struggled all year covering the 9th up 4 or 5 runs (in the few times it's happened).  Megill has, far and away, been the best at covering that meaningful inning to save the closer/later on relievers.  Taking away the Wilson 2-3 IP runs earlier on in the season.  Until we bullpen upgrade the 6th-8th positions through Ashby/Teheran/Rea or other Minor league arms he should always be the 9th inning go to in these situations.  

This is the second time he’s been in that situation. The other was finishing a 5-0 win over the Pirates. 

[BruisedCrew]

5 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Succesful road trip, secured. Tomorrow a "bonus game".

In my book there’s no such thing as a bonus game. 

[tonyei31]

Just now, BruisedCrew said:

This is the second time he’s been in that situation. The other was finishing a 5-0 win over the Pirates. 

Thought it was more than that but regardless that's 2 times we haven't had to worry about the 9th like we did last night.  Keep him in that role.  I have faith he can preserve a 4-5 run lead without having to get Williams up.  I don't have those same thoughts with Mejia or Chafin.  

[sveumrules]

5 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

Urias with two grand slams in a week. Jeez you hate to see that. Meanwhile we stuck with Anderson. 

Anderson has 17 PA in August.

They dealt Urias for a talented pitcher to stick with Monasterio and Turang as the starters.

[Oxy]

5 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

Urias with two grand slams in a week. Jeez you hate to see that. Meanwhile we stuck with Anderson. 

When in doubt, the Brewers lean towards defense.  I think they are similar offensive players.  Also, maybe they just really liked Blalock and The Sox would only do the deal for Urias.

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, BruisedCrew said:

In my book there’s no such thing as a bonus game. 

It's a bonus game in the sense that a loss tomorrow wouldn't change what would still be a successful 10 day/9 game roadtrip. Obviously, tomorrow's game counts just as much but it's a lot to ask against one of the best teams in baseball. 

[Brewcrew82]

1 minute ago, sveumrules said:

Anderson has 17 PA in August.

They dealt Urias for a talented pitcher to stick with Monasterio and Turang as the starters.

Probably to make room for Black in the depth chart, too.

[tonyei31]

3 minutes ago, sveumrules said:

Anderson has 17 PA in August.

They dealt Urias for a talented pitcher to stick with Monasterio and Turang as the starters.

Accumulating arms is something I love to see.  Even if Blalock doesn't pan out there is no reason not to. I always go back to the Adam Lind trade as a reason to accumulate arms.  Missaki and Herrera didn't pan out but that 3rd guy seemed to work out just a bit.  

[edfunderburk]

17 minutes ago, folly412 said:

Good Megill is a fun watch.  If only it was like that more often.

Much prefer Megill to Mejia

[BruisedCrew]

I would love to think that Adames has snapped out of his funk and will be productive for awhile. But, because he’s had a couple of two day “hot streaks” before this season I’ll hold off before getting too excited. 

[nate82]

20 minutes ago, yourout said:

Nice win. Next stop.

That Rodgers jersey looks like a Bears jersey but I think it is an alternate Packers one.  Otherwise I would say nice troll by that person!

[nate82]

I thought the Brewers were supposed to be non competitive this series?