Brewers (Ross) vs Cubs (Wesneski): 5/3/24, 1:20pm

[Underachiever]

Just now, Underachiever said:

Come on, Joe. Don't let Mervis get you.

 

Ross! Pitching well. Saw him shut the Cubs down for 5 innings in Arizona, if he decides to be a Cub-killer, that would be great.

 

[yfinn6]

Sal is struggling.

[Brian]

1 minute ago, yfinn6 said:

Sal is struggling.

I think 2 for his last 26 now. 

[edfunderburk]

6 minutes ago, Brian said:

I think 2 for his last 26 now. 

Why is he hitting leadoff?

[Brock Beauchamp]

A fortunate bounce for Contreras.

[Brian]

1 minute ago, edfunderburk said:

Why is he hitting leadoff?

Because he was hitting .328 in mid April and I think Murphy knows everyone on the team will be in a slump at some point during the season. 

[edfunderburk]

3 minutes ago, Brian said:

Because he was hitting .328 in mid April and I think Murphy knows everyone on the team will be in a slump at some point during the season. 

Maybe when he gets hot again he can return to batting leadoff ... while slumping, put someone else there

 

[Jim French Stepstool]

This is one of those games where we need to get a leadoff man on base, then utilize the bunt and/or steal game.

Alas, 0-6 on first batters of an inning.

[Brian]

Just now, edfunderburk said:

Maybe when he gets hot again he can return to batting leadoff ... while slumping, put someone else there

 

I agree with that, you get better pitches to hit also at the end of the line up to snap him out of it maybe. 

[edfunderburk]

ballgame

[stoutdude04]

3 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

ballgame

Heavy rain just come down?

😉

[BruisedCrew]

Seems like the Brewers average about 0.2 runs per game playing at Wrigley Field with the wind blowing in. 

Wesneski is taking on the role usually played by Hendricks.

[willie key]

Who would have thought playing these guys in the lineup would struggle to score.    

enough of these busters.  Play better players  

[Brian]

Dick Lovelady comming in to pitch for the Cubs. 

[Brock Beauchamp]

I would not go by Richard if my last name was Lovelady. 

[Bulldogboy]

3 minutes ago, willie key said:

Who would have thought playing these guys in the lineup would struggle to score.    

enough of these busters.  Play better players  

I'm one of those who is constantly harping on just this fact. Spit seeds and play the best players is job description for managing. Unfortunately they often get in the way because they try to do cute stuff like putting Bauers in the outfield. 

[edfunderburk]

It seems like the Brewers - over the last few years - waste more good pitching performances than most teams ... lots of 1-0 & 2-1 type losses

I was hoping that we might actually get a homer & win a close game

I know there are two innings left, but I have no reason to believe we will score today

[titletownking]

Nice to get 6 strong from Ross here to start the series. Frelick has me concerned. It’s still early but he just isn’t providing any sort of pop or the on base ability I thought he’d have. 

[titletownking]

Perkins in centerfield continues to be invaluable. 

[edfunderburk]

10 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

I would not go by Richard if my last name was Lovelady. 

That would be funny if we were ahead

[treego14]

Okay ... inning number 8 will be great ... Counsell will be irate!

[edfunderburk]

Can't catch a break today ...

Cloun$ell makes a pitching change 

[Brian]

1 minute ago, titletownking said:

Nice to get 6 strong from Ross here to start the series. Frelick has me concerned. It’s still early but he just isn’t providing any sort of pop or the on base ability I thought he’d have. 

I agree and what a stupid play by the Cubs to help the Brewers out.  Maybe thats our spark to score a few runs. I also dont think anyone plays everyday execpt Adamas, Turang and maybe Conrtaris. 

[Bulldogboy]

The Yelich situation continues to be frustrating and ridiculous all at the same time.

[yfinn6]

6 minutes ago, titletownking said:

Nice to get 6 strong from Ross here to start the series. Frelick has me concerned. It’s still early but he just isn’t providing any sort of pop or the on base ability I thought he’d have. 

Agreed. He's not looking so good early on. Is he fully healthy?!