Brewers at Mariners; Monday, July 21 @ 8:40 p.m.: Brandon Woodruff (2.61 ERA, 3.38 FIP) vs. George Kirby (4.50 ERA, 3.78 FIP)

[Vgmastr]

Woodruff is on pace for a 36 pitch complete game.

[wallus]

Just now, Vgmastr said:

Woodruff is on pace for a 36 pitch complete game.

I think they'd call that a Woody instead of a Maddux

[markedman5]

Both teams up there hacking 

[Bulldogboy]

You start every Brewers game trying to figure out how they can score 4 runs.

[willie key]

3 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

You start every Brewers game trying to figure out how they can score 4 runs.

It helps when their 2 and 3 hitter aren’t invisible for whole series 

[Gump]

I’m so excited with how woo is pitching right now. 

[adambr2]

That wasn’t a terrible AB by Joey.

That said … I’m ok if they want to find a better option for SS at the deadline. He’s done some good things.

but let’s be honest … he’s the biggest upgrade opportunity in the lineup.. and it’s not really close for a 2nd.

[edfunderburk]

Kansas City 12-4 over Cubbies in 8th

[Bulldogboy]

3 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

That wasn’t a terrible AB by Joey.

That said … I’m ok if they want to find a better option for SS at the deadline. He’s done some good things.

but let’s be honest … he’s the biggest upgrade opportunity in the lineup.. and it’s not really close for a 2nd.

Ortiz profile for me as a high end utility guy who can play all three infield spots. If he's your utility guy you are pretty good.

[Frisbee Slider]

3 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

but let’s be honest … he’s the biggest upgrade opportunity in the lineup.. and it’s not really close for a 2nd.

If Ortiz put up .700 OPS the rest of the way, would that be good enough? Genuinely asking. 

I otherwise agree with your points.

[Bulldogboy]

Woodruff coming back with this command is something else. 

[adambr2]

7 minutes ago, Frisbee Slider said:

If Ortiz put up .700 OPS the rest of the way, would that be good enough? Genuinely asking. 

I otherwise agree with your points.

Depends on what the alternative is. That’s a lot better than what we’ve gotten from him so far, and a lot worse than what we could get from some potential trade candidates.

[Bulldogboy]

If Yelich isn't going to hit anymore than we need another bat.

[adambr2]

Yeli is at the point in his career where he can really cook if he’s on but when he’s off it’s really, really ugly.

[Oxy]

3 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Depends on what the alternative is. That’s a lot better than what we’ve gotten from him so far, and a lot worse than what we could get from some potential trade candidates.

If Joey puts up a .700+ OPS the rest of the way I don't think there is an upgrade that would be available that wouldn't significantly downgrade the defense, which would likely end up being a net negative--especially considering that they would have to give up value to get that likely downgrade. Now if Joey goes back to OPSing ,500 then sure we could upgrade.

[Brian]

7 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Yeli is at the point in his career where he can really cook if he’s on but when he’s off it’s really, really ugly.

But no hits for Brewers yet. 

[yfinn6]

Not much on the ol' exit velo today. 

[markedman5]

All the grounders going at the Mariners.

both pitchers dealing

[yfinn6]

Jesus these guys can't touch this guy. 

[stoutdude04]

3 minutes ago, yfinn6 said:

Not much on the ol' exit velo today. 

At one point the last 3 outs were over 100 mph, but in general, yes. No hitter for Kirby. 

[edfunderburk]

Brewers currently lead the NL Central by 1/2 game over the Cubs ⚾️🎉💪👏🙌🏆😉

[folly412]

Just now, edfunderburk said:

Brewers currently lead the NL Central by 1/2 game over the Cubs ⚾️🎉💪👏🙌🏆😉

Percentage points ahead of Detroit for sole possession of the best record in baseball.

[folly412]

We're missing Sal on a night like tonight.  Even when he wasn't hitting leadoff it seemed like he was usually the one to get our first hit of the game.

[MattK]

28 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

That wasn’t a terrible AB by Joey.

That said … I’m ok if they want to find a better option for SS at the deadline. He’s done some good things.

but let’s be honest … he’s the biggest upgrade opportunity in the lineup.. and it’s not really close for a 2nd.

Just worry about missing the D ....

[Bulldogboy]

Woody could get an extension