Game One: Brewers (Patrick) vs Cubs (Boyd): 8/19/25, 1:20pm

[HarryDoyle]

4 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Alright maybe don’t DFA Frelick just yet.

I actually saw a Reds fan on a chat call him "a 4th outfielder on a good team".

[yfinn6]

Lockridge with another solid game. I really like his game on this Brewers team. 

[kevinisaname]

That hurts.

[BCF]

Owen Cassie is annoying 

[kevinisaname]

That pitch just did nothing.

[wildcat2237]

Seems the Brewers just have to acquire a garbage reliever every year. This year it is Shelby Miller. 

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

This Caissie kid is gonna be a problem for awhile, isn't he?

[kevinisaname]

Just now, BCF said:

Owen Cassie is annoying 

#BringBackTucker

[yfinn6]

Caissie is gonna be the new PCA until the league figures him out. 

[SomewhereInTime]

Looks like another fantastic bullpen trade deadline move.

[BCF]

Just now, wildcat2237 said:

Seems the Brewers just have to acquire a garbage reliever every year. This year it is Shelby Miller. 

Shelby def isn’t garbage 

[Fear The Chorizo]

Just now, yfinn6 said:

Caissie is gonna be the new PCA until the league figures him out. 

Pretty much dont give him a fastball down 

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

2 minutes ago, BCF said:

Shelby def isn’t garbage 

Hyperbole is strong in the IGT

[HarryDoyle]

3 minutes ago, wildcat2237 said:

Seems the Brewers just have to acquire a garbage reliever every year. This year it is Shelby Miller. 

He's only had one bad outing so far. Let's pump the brakes on a verdict.

[willie key]

Brewers need a home run at some point in this game 

[BCF]

3 minutes ago, Fear The Chorizo said:

Pretty much dont give him a fastball down 

Hitting it to out to left center with the wind blowing in at 20 mph is pretty impressive 

[torts]

Just now, willie key said:

Brewers need a home run at some point in this game 

Yelich didn't hit a homer?

[kevinisaname]

Big walk to start the inning. Let's tie it, Christian!

[formerlybis]

Now there's some interesting bullpen usage decisions. Have to think Mears is on for the 7th. After that? Guess it depends on whether we've continued to peck away.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

The advantage of being the road team (and one with a pretty deep bullpen) is we can throw Anderson or Mears or even Tobias for the 7th/8th and save Megill/Uribe/Koenig for the winning innings if needed. Not a huge loss if you lose with those guys. Ashby hasn't pitched in two days and only threw 10 pitches last time. Hopefully Woody's efficient, but you've got options for game two.

[torts]

I just realized Craig walks to the mound every time looking like a disappointed father 

[RWeeksFan23]

20 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Not sure if the stats back this up or not, but it sure feels like Perkins has been struggling lately.

definitely. I have zero faith in him every time he's in the batters box.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Just now, BCF said:

Hitting it to out to left center with the wind blowing in at 20 mph is pretty impressive 

Not as impressive as you think - he hit it hard but left center is still a short porch at Wrigley when the ball doesnt get up over the bleachers.  Wind didnt have much chance to impact that HR.

 

[adambr2]

I’m ok with saying the jury is still out on Shelby, but I think it’s fair to say that his overall report card as a Brewer leaves something to be desired so far. 

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

From the other side, the Cubs are on their 8th game in eight days, a lot of them close. Palencia and Keller are reasonably fresh for them, but a lot of the guys have been worked pretty hard IIRC. And they still have 9 outs to get in this one, having already let Keller toss up a bunch of pitches.