Cardinals (Thompson) vs Brewers (Miley): 9/27/23, 6:40pm

[CheezWizHed]

3 hours ago, Brewcrew82 said:

I actually think they win tonight. Despite the celebration, they didn't sound thrilled with how they'd been playing the past couple days and look eager to get back on the winning train.

A little pressure off helps too, I'm sure. 

[markedman5]

7 hours ago, Brewcrew82 said:

On a serious note, I would expect CC to still play to win this game tonight. Players did not sound thrilled with the three game losing streak and I don't think CC wants to coast like we did a bit in 2021. Maybe sit Yelich against the lefty, but otherwise play your usual contingent of righties, let Miley go the full length (he isn't starting in the Wild Card series), and use your "A" relievers if necessary (Devin hasn't pitched in almost 10 days). 

Nope…….

 

[folly412]

Finally found what it takes to get Anderson into the lineup.  

[willie key]

I’m assuming Miley will be sweating more profusely than normal.    Lot of toxins to get rid of

[Brewcrew82]

33 minutes ago, markedman5 said:

Nope…….

 

Yeah Caratini hitting cleanup against a lefty and Rowdy and Turang in the lineup says it all. 

[Outlander]

Contreras drew the short stick. Instead of calling up Small could have brought up Andrews and had him DH.

[willie key]

So when Anderson hits three homers tonight is he a lock for the playoffs

[SF70]

2 hours ago, markedman5 said:

The only thing that is odd about that though is he’s been pitching on mostly 5 days rest……..all of them have…….id almost prefer Burnes pitch tonight for 4 or 5 innings and then have him with 5 days rest for Tuesday……ditto for Woody and Freddy. 

I think 4 rest days is fine for recovering from a 50-70 pitch start, which is where I think they will be going.

[Underachiever]

8 hours ago, Underachiever said:

Marlins are 3-7 against the Mets this year. And who knows what the doubleheader will do. I bet they hate having to play that.

 

9-2 Mets in the 8th. Marlins bumming me out.

[HarryDoyle]

Three division titles in six years. So are we a dynasty?

[igor67]

If we get a ring in there...

 

[Jim French Stepstool]

When we've scored runs, we draw walks, grind out the ABs, foul off tough pitches w/two strikes, run up the pitch count, etc. I have zero problem with taking a 1st pitch strike, especially when there's no one on base. What DOES bother me is when I have to listen to how "(fill in the blank) is really throwing well tonight against us", and I look at the pitch count & he's at 37 pitches in the 4th inning. I hope to see a reset of the quality of the at-bats starting tonite, even with the lineup turned in.

Also hoping it's the regular turn for Burnes, Woodruff & Peralta starting Thursday, w/a cap on the pitch count. Throw Williams  tonite & Saturday, regardless of the situation. 

Anyone else impressed with Richie Palacios? Looks like the birds may have found something there.

[Sugarrayray]

10 hours ago, Brewcrew82 said:

On a serious note, I would expect CC to still play to win this game tonight. Players did not sound thrilled with the three game losing streak and I don't think CC wants to coast like we did a bit in 2021. Maybe sit Yelich against the lefty, but otherwise play your usual contingent of righties, let Miley go the full length (he isn't starting in the Wild Card series), and use your "A" relievers if necessary (Devin hasn't pitched in almost 10 days). 

I am starting to get concerned that the end of this season is starting to mimic 2021. Timing is so important to hitters. Very few of them hit well after a week off. It can take 2 or 3 games to get your timing and rhythm back. Sometimes that’s a series. I had hoped Craig had learned from that. We’ll see how the lineup looks tomorrow.

[Nola Beery]

Being Div. Champs is an excellent, wholly proper, and well-deserved reward for being faithful and steadfast throughout the ups and downs of a long season.  Other NL Central team were the sexy team for a week or 2 here and there, but the Brewers did all the work all season long.  The hare vs tortoise metaphor is a good one: Steady wins the race.  Nobody deserves more credit than Craig Counsell.  I thought he was too dead-pan to be inspiring; but this is yet another of many times when I was glad to be completely wrong.  CC for the win! whatever the ESPN (et al.) talking heads say or don't say. It would be beautiful karma for the Crew to win it all.

But for now, let's just win tonight's game! 

[RobertCrawley]

Ok. Here we go. Let's square up on everything.

[Underachiever]

Is the book on the Brewers to throw a first pitch strike because they won’t swing?

[Nola Beery]

Just now, Underachiever said:

Is the book on the Brewers to throw a first pitch strike because they won’t swing?

We're just setting them up for some first-pitch homers.

[RobertCrawley]

2 minutes ago, Underachiever said:

Is the book on the Brewers to throw a first pitch strike because they won’t swing?

The Cardinal pitcher's fast ball has a little jump on it tonight.

[Sugarrayray]

Ahhh that’s a very relieving report by Sophia. Glad they’re not just gonna completely coast the rest of the season  :)

[willie key]

24 minutes ago, Nola Beery said:

Being Div. Champs is an excellent, wholly proper, and well-deserved reward for being faithful and steadfast throughout the ups and downs of a long season.  Other NL Central team were the sexy team for a week or 2 here and there, but the Brewers did all the work all season long.  The hare vs tortoise metaphor is a good one: Steady wins the race.  Nobody deserves more credit than Craig Counsell.  I thought he was too dead-pan to be inspiring; but this is yet another of many times when I was glad to be completely wrong.  CC for the win! whatever the ESPN (et al.) talking heads say or don't say. It would be beautiful karma for the Crew to win it all.

But for now, let's just win tonight's game! 

I will wait to make fun of them if we beat them in the playoffs.    It kinda looks like we are going to play them now

[Underachiever]

1 minute ago, Nola Beery said:

We're just setting them up for some first-pitch homers.

3 first pitch strikes so far. Last night there were 15 first pitch strikes looking, and 7 additional first pitch strikes. Maybe it’s just the Cardinals 

[RobertCrawley]

1 minute ago, willie key said:

I will wait to make fun of them if we beat them in the playoffs.    It kinda looks like we are going to play them now

If it's the Chicago team, it will be hard fought series with a lot of feels.

[RobertCrawley]

I think I need one of those beer keg hats.

[willie key]

It’s crazy how many runs the braves give up

 

if we ever make it that far I hope we score 7-8 runs a game against that staff

[RobertCrawley]

Nice play Rowdy.