Wed. 9/18 - It's a Winner Takes All Game 3 for Wisconsin; Sounds Play Double-Header

[Joseph Zarr]

We absolutely need clutch Dikember here. Absolutely need his A-form. Come on, young fella. Come on. 

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, wiguy94 said:

Yerlin Rodriguez coming in. This game might be over in the next 10 minutes.

That's Sanchez. 

[Joseph Zarr]

No manager in their right mind is bringing RHP Yerlin Rodriguez into this situation. No way. LOL.

[wiguy94]

Just now, Joseph Zarr said:

That's Sanchez. 

I feel much better now.

[wiguy94]

Just now, Joseph Zarr said:

No manager in their right mind is bringing RHP Yerlin Rodriguez into this situation. No way. LOL.

Well this is the same manager who stacked 4 LHH in a row, so he's not exactly without flaws.

[Joseph Zarr]

2 minutes ago, duewizard said:

Totally off-topic but that Clarke trade hurts. Devanney was someone I really liked last year and I thought could make it to the majors as a UTIL. Oh well

I hear you on that. But, the thinking is sound. Devanney (it is known I was a massive fan 😅) still has the propensity for the swing and miss. Not going to hit for average. Has some pop, yes. Has a cannon, yes. But, the Brewers will always favor the arms over the Utility depth because they can just sign guys in Minor League Free Agency. At least, that's how I view it. 

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, wiguy94 said:

Well this is the same manager who stacked 4 LHH in a row, so he's not exactly without flaws.

I guess he should have gone to Yerlin!. LOL

[duewizard]

The way they've played today, it feels like this could be final for the Rats.

Tbh though this team has shown an exceptionally strong will time and again

[wiguy94]

The fat lady is getting her vocal cords ready. 

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, wiguy94 said:

Well this is the same manager who stacked 4 LHH in a row, so he's not exactly without flaws.

I mean, I've seen his recent sends at 3B. He certainly has flaws. 😅

[Joseph Zarr]

Grab that foul tip, Mr. Wood! Come on now. Gotta get that first out!

[wiguy94]

5 minutes ago, duewizard said:

Totally off-topic but that Clarke trade hurts. Devanney was someone I really liked last year and I thought could make it to the majors as a UTIL. Oh well

Meh. Devanney as a 27 year old has a 99 wRC+ repeating AAA for the 2nd time. Clarke didn't work out but we gave up basically nothing to get him.

[wiguy94]

6-1 on a 3-run HR. Game over.

[Joseph Zarr]

Oh dear. Welp. If you're going to go down. Get your arses kicked, I say. This is the karma for leaving so many men on base early. You knew this was a possibility. Ouch. 

[Joseph Zarr]

Man, what an awful awful time for Molina and Sanchez to have their worst outings as professional pitchers. Just awful. I feel for them. They've both been very good until tonight. Has to hurt. 

[TURBO]

puke

[Joseph Zarr]

The bullpen wasn't up to snuff in the sixth frame. Obviously. BUT, I put this on the woeful AB's early. You can't leave that many men on the bases and expect good things to happen. You absolutely must capitalize on the road in a Championship game. You have to take the will away from an opponent who can feed off the Home environment. 

[Joseph Zarr]

I ALSO HAVE TO SAY IT:

That 3-Run jack came a pitch after C Matt Wood couldn't catch a fairly routine foul tip. That absolutely deserves mention. Sanchez missed his location. Obviously. BUT, Wodd's glove has been an issue since Game 1 as a Brewer. He's been very good tonight. BUT, that drop cost his team 3 runs. It was massive.

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, TURBO said:

puke

Pretty much, my friend. Pretty much. It hurts. No doubt about it. 

[Ro Mueller]

Maybe Manfredi’s not available, but that seems odd as he’s been pitching every 3-4 days with regularity. Dang it

[wiguy94]

Just now, Joseph Zarr said:

I ALSO HAVE TO SAY IT:

That 3-Run jack came a pitch after C Matt Wood couldn't catch a fairly routine foul tip. That absolutely deserves mention. Sanchez missed his location. Obviously. BUT, Wodd's glove has been an issue since Game 1 as a Brewer. He's been very good tonight. BUT, that drop cost his team 3 runs. It was massive.

It cost them maybe a run. There were 0 outs and they just had a single which would have been a 2 run single to make it 5-1. 

No need to single out Wood. Mason Molina cost them this game with a disastrous relief outing.

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, Ro Mueller said:

Maybe Manfredi’s not available, but that seems odd as he’s been pitching every 3-4 days with regularity. Dang it

Hard to know until we get a post-game pod? Will we get a final pod? I hope so. 

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, wiguy94 said:

It cost them maybe a run. There were 0 outs and they just had a single which would have been a 2 run single to make it 5-1. 

No need to single out Wood. Mason Molina cost them this game with a disastrous relief outing.

I mean I'm not taking anything away from Molina my friend. I'm merely pointing out: that was a very costly drop. And, the next pitch was pay dirt. Is what it is. BUT, that was a big drop. Undeniable. AND, that's also assuming the next AB goes exactly as it did after a swinging K. I don't know. I certainly don't see it that way. Regardless, is what it is at this juncture.

[Ro Mueller]

1 minute ago, Joseph Zarr said:

I ALSO HAVE TO SAY IT:

That 3-Run jack came a pitch after C Matt Wood couldn't catch a fairly routine foul tip. That absolutely deserves mention. Sanchez missed his location. Obviously. BUT, Wodd's glove has been an issue since Game 1 as a Brewer. He's been very good tonight. BUT, that drop cost his team 3 runs. It was massive.

The homer came after an injury time-out for the batter and pitch clock re-set which may have also thrown off Sanchez’s timing, with Wood showing the whole world that he wanted a high strike. Felt ominous and may have then ruined the whole frame from there. Wish Sanchez had just fired a ball intentionally to let the weird moment pass.

[Joseph Zarr]

Time to get my rally cap on. If Lake County can do it so can the T-Rats.