Twins (Varland) vs Brewers (Junis): 4/2/24, 3:10pm

[Joseph Zarr]

That was a very important scoop by Bauers there. That was not an easy play. Adames nearly completely blew that inning.

[Joseph Zarr]

So, to the Bauers critics: In this game he has a very well hit line out. A crucial scoop at 1B. And now a four pitch BB. I'm not complaining one bit today.

[HarryDoyle]

Way to waste a leadoff walk.

[Brewcrew82]

Why are you stealing Bauers in front of Hoskins?

[HarryDoyle]

Never mind, not a lead off walk,

[AdvantageSchneider]

4 minutes ago, Joseph Zarr said:

So, to the Bauers critics: In this game he has a very well hit line out. A crucial scoop at 1B. And now a four pitch BB. I'm not complaining one bit today.

Good defense is appreciated at any position but you gotta hit at first base.  Every player has some hard hit outs.  There was only one pitch in the 4 pitch walk that was anywhere close to the zone.  I think even Javy Baez walks in that at bat.

He's got a career .661 OPS in 1,229 at bats.  That just isn't going to cut it at first base if you hope to win the NL central.  Unlesss he catches fire I assume he's going to be replaced by someone sooner that later.  I hope he hits but there really isn't any evidence to support that he will. 

[markedman5]

The stellar Defense has returned after taking an inning off……

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, AdvantageSchneider said:

Good defense is appreciated at any position but you gotta hit at first base.  Every player has some hard hit outs.  There was only one pitch in the 4 pitch walk that was anywhere close to the zone.  I think even Javy Baez walks in that at bat.

He's got a career .661 OPS in 1,229 at bats.  That just isn't going to cut it at first base if you hope to win the NL central.  Unlesss he catches fire I assume he's going to be replaced by someone sooner that later.  I hope he hits but there really isn't any evidence to support that he will. 

Great. I'm not complaining today. I know the historicity. Evidence isn't there historically but bat-to-ball contact produced elite exit velocity in the second half of last year. I know what the Brewers are banking on here despite stat pulls we want to throw around. I get it. I'm just not complaining today (or, well, mostly).

[edfunderburk]

Nice play by Dunn

I assume Uribe gets the 9th

Would like a few runs here in bottom of the 8th

[AdvantageSchneider]

I have no desire to sit through another season of watching Jessie Winker/Jake Bauers "hit".  Tommie Pham is out there so is Brandon Belt.  Both would be better than Jake Bauers and I would think they wouldn't be that expensive.

[ClosetBrewerFan]

If Dunn can field like that, keep his bat in the lineup.

[Joseph Zarr]

Man we are seeing highlight reel defensive work at 1B today. Sheesh. What a pick by Santana there.

[Joseph Zarr]

OK. I can't help but giggle nearly ever time I see Turang holding that bat. LOL. 

[HarryDoyle]

We need Chourio to hit his first dinger right now.

[Bulldogboy]

Correa has turned into a guy trying to walk every time up

[dlk9s]

I'll be curious to see the ump scorecard for this game. This ump seems bad.

[BruisedCrew]

That didn’t look like it was going to be a double play off the bat.

[dlk9s]

Everyone flashing leather!

[liveforoctober]

wow wow wow. Uribe.

i held my breath on that stretch... save your knees my guy.

[HarryDoyle]

So the terrible defense in the seventh was indeed a blip on the radar.

[Joseph Zarr]

Pitch Comms brought to you by the same outfit running the parking scene?

🥸

[markedman5]

4-0 baby!

[Joseph Zarr]

We'll take it! Ugly Win counts in the same column. Great D after that rough 7th.

[dlk9s]

And the beat goes on....

[duewizard]

What a play by Abner.