Phillies (Nola) vs Brewers (Peralta): 9/18/24, 6:40pm

[Brock Beauchamp]

[folly412]

It's clinching day!

[Brian]

Weird Tyler Glasnow news out of Dodger Nation. 

https://dodgerblue.com/dave-roberts-clarifies-tyler-glasnow-leaving-dodgers-excused-absence/2024/09/17/

 

[Stealofhome]

11 minutes ago, Brian said:

Weird Tyler Glasnow news out of Dodger Nation. 

https://dodgerblue.com/dave-roberts-clarifies-tyler-glasnow-leaving-dodgers-excused-absence/2024/09/17/

 

Chris Rose has him on the Rose Rotation podcast every so often and Glasnow talks a bit about being able to release frustration in the moment. When pitching, he'll go into the tunnel and destroy a trash can or something. I wonder if this is just part of that process with him? Seems like everyone who needs to know what's happening is aware, though.

[Brian]

1 minute ago, Stealofhome said:

Chris Rose has him on the Rose Rotation podcast every so often and Glasnow talks a bit about being able to release frustration in the moment. When pitching, he'll go into the tunnel and destroy a trash can or something. I wonder if this is just part of that process with him? Seems like everyone who needs to know what's happening is aware, though.

Sounds a little bit like the way Devin Williams deals with "the stress in the moment." 

[treego14]

New Orleans, LA is no match for the Brewers!

This minor league team is overmatched!

Mr. Fred is ready to put these minor leaguers to bed!

[RobertCrawley]

On paper, pretty even between the pitchers. Should be a good one!

[Jim French Stepstool]

With many different candidates jockeying for the available playoff starts it'll be interesting to see how Peralta performs vs some of these strong lineups. A lot of 'typical Freddy' last time out but showed some moxie in getting through five in the desert.

It'll probably continue to be two steps forward, step-and-a-half back, but I really liked the look of Garrett Mitchells' ABs yesterday--even the ones that didn't result in base hits. The production he's provided is intriguing considering the inconsistencies & injury disruptions. It'll be fun to see exactly what his ceiling is.

[Brian]

21 minutes ago, Jim French Stepstool said:

With many different candidates jockeying for the available playoff starts it'll be interesting to see how Peralta performs vs some of these strong lineups. A lot of 'typical Freddy' last time out but showed some moxie in getting through five in the desert.

It'll probably continue to be two steps forward, step-and-a-half back, but I really liked the look of Garrett Mitchells' ABs yesterday--even the ones that didn't result in base hits. The production he's provided is intriguing considering the inconsistencies & injury disruptions. It'll be fun to see exactly what his ceiling is.

Garrett Mitchell last 7 games look good, batting .318 and his last 3 games he was 4 for 9 with 4 walks.

It would be great if he keeps it up.  We need someone to step it up having a great end of season and playoffs when everything is at steak and on the line. 

[sveumrules]

I'd say what we've seen from Mitchell so far this year (about a 5 WAR/600 PAs pace) is pretty close to his realistic upside if he can stay healthy for an extended stretch.

2022-23 (141 PAs)
9.2 BB% | 38.3 K%
278/343/452 (119 wRC+)
.441 BABIP | .175 ISO

2024 (194 PAs)
11.9 BB% | 30.9 K%
260/352/467 (129 wRC+)
.365 BABIP | .207 ISO

Walk rate and ISO both up, K rate and BABIP still high but at more work-with-able levels.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

A's take a 4-3 lead vs. the Cubs. 6 defensive outs, and this will be a celebratory atmosphere tonight.

 

[willie key]

5 minutes ago, Cool Hand Lucroy said:

A's take a 4-3 lead vs. the Cubs. 6 defensive outs, and this will be a celebratory atmosphere tonight.

 

5-3 now

[Outlander]

It's over, kind of bummed the Cubs lost today.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

NL Central champs! Win tonight and celebrate.

[Underachiever]

I'm not! DIVISION CHAMPS!

[willie key]

Just now, Outlander said:

It's over, kind of bummed the Cubs lost today.

With the great crow Armstrong rolling into a double play.    
 

congratulations Milwaukee.   Well deserved.     What an enjoyable season after a crazy offseason.    Just a well run organization

[owbc]

There are better ways to clinch, but then again, clinching on a Cubs loss is becoming a bit of a tradition around here. 

[Brewcrew82]

These are the days we dreamed of back in 2004!

[ToolShed55]

Are we still worried the Cubs and Cards might catch us, or can we relax now? ;)

[willie key]

The euphoria is over.  
 

now back to complaining about not making contact with a guy on third base

 

😀😀😀

[Joseph Zarr]

Oh no! Craigtember to Remember fail. My heart aches for Couns and the Cubbies and their incredible fanbase and ownership group. It aches!

Live Feed from the orchards:

Can we go back to discussing Attanasio's sand theft?! 

[Bulldogboy]

Congratulations to the crew. Being honest I didn't think they had it in them to start the year but they have been the best team since sweeping the Mets to start. Not a Murphy guy but dude got us here so champagne all around. Now let's make some noise.

[Jim French Stepstool]

37 minutes ago, ToolShed55 said:

Are we still worried the Cubs and Cards might catch us, or can we relax now? ;)

Heck, I'm a Cards & Reds fan for the last eleven games. Let's see 'em drop to 4th.🦌.

[willie key]

So who do we rather play.   Arizona or Mets.    

[HarryDoyle]

"Let's clinch the division before we even make it to the stadium, lose 14-0 six hours later then pop the bubbly after the game and celebrate while the other team pops the bubbly in the visitor's clubhouse and celebrates too."