Brewers at Pirates; Thursday, May 22 @ 5:40 p.m.: Carlos Rodriguez (7.30 2024 ERA, 5.60 2024 FIP, 1.99 2025 MiLB ERA) vs. Mike Burrows (2.70 2024 ERA, 8.57 2024 FIP, 2.51 2025 MiLB ERA)

[wiguy94]

I really don't understand why in a game where you claim the priority was preserving your pen you have Zastryzny pitch the 5th inning when you know that there's a potential for a rain delay later in the game. If this game resumes after a longer rain delay then we will need our complete spent bullpen to get at least 7 outs.

[AKCheesehead]

1 hour ago, Pugger said:

Cutch is getting long in the tooth.  He's 38.  A couple of years ago he would have scored on that double.

Unless he forgets to slide…

[SomewhereInTime]

If I'm seeing the radar correctly, it looks like it's going to rain for a while.  Does anyone know the current rules for ending a game early, or suspending a game, or how that works in 2025?

[Pugger]

Has anyone hinted at how long this delay will be?  I think I'll get off the stream and come back later on tonight.

[Fear The Chorizo]

12 minutes ago, wiguy94 said:

I really don't understand why in a game where you claim the priority was preserving your pen you have Zastryzny pitch the 5th inning when you know that there's a potential for a rain delay later in the game. If this game resumes after a longer rain delay then we will need our complete spent bullpen to get at least 7 outs.

Agreed - at this point i half expect Murphy to try running Rodriguez out again after the rain delay with how jumpy he is making pitching changes

[Pugger]

Well, perhaps I'll be back later tonite.  Fingers crossed...

[LouisEly]

7 minutes ago, SomewhereInTime said:

If I'm seeing the radar correctly, it looks like it's going to rain for a while.  Does anyone know the current rules for ending a game early, or suspending a game, or how that works in 2025?

My understanding is that they've completed five innings, so the game can be called early.

That would be best case scenario for the Brewers bullpen.

[SomewhereInTime]

3 minutes ago, LouisEly said:

My understanding is that they've completed five innings, so the game can be called early.

That would be best case scenario for the Brewers bullpen.

Yeah looks like from what I see online the ability to call a game early due to weather is still in place.  Now on a less important note, does anyone know if the stats count from this inning or do they consider the game over after 5 innings?

[folly412]

 

 

[edfunderburk]

That’s 9:00pm Central - correct?

[folly412]

Just now, edfunderburk said:

That’s 9:00pm Central - correct?

yes

[edfunderburk]

I fear Bryan Reynolds & regret that we could acquire him via trade in 2023

[edfunderburk]

While we wait …

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/poll-did-the-white-sox-find-a-gem-in-the-rule-5.html?utm_source=twitter

[edfunderburk]

Who is available to pitch the final three innings?

Is it safe for a young pitcher like Rodriguez to throw again?

Why on earth would Murphy got to Zastryzny so early when he knew rain was coming?
 

[SomewhereInTime]

So its still raining.  Looked like when I saw the radar it wasn't going to stop.

[edfunderburk]

It would be foolish to continue the game with it raining

[Frisbee Slider]

The radar doesn’t look good but doesn’t look terrible either. 🤷‍♂️

[edfunderburk]

These two teams aren’t entertaining enough to sit through a two hour rain delay 

[edfunderburk]

If Rodriguez gets injured because he’s forced to pitch after a lengthy rain delay … 🤬

[AKCheesehead]

Rain delay fun for you all.  I was there as a kid.  Seemed like we always got rain when we went to County Stadium.

 

[stoutdude04]

Basic radar looks like rain until 4am, but the TV shows different. Ha.

[edfunderburk]

Impressive 🙌👏💪🎉

[brooks_quichenick]

Rally-killing 101

[BruisedCrew]

Way to bunt your way  out of an inning  

[RobertCrawley]

The young man is swinging well.