Angels at Brewers; Tuesday, September 16 @ 6:40 p.m.: Freddy Peralta (2.69 ERA, 3.64 FIP) vs. Caden Dana (6.32 ERA, 6.34 FIP)

[willie key]

The cubs have like the third or fourth best  record in baseball and have decided to play like it.    It was coming at some point despite other people poo pooing it

we better play good baseball from here on out period.    They gave us  a chance to bury them but we didn’t.    If we fly out to San Diego and the magic number is four it’s on

[StearnsFTW]

5 minutes ago, Brewluver said:

How does it feel to be shocked ??

(is it like being tased?)

Wow.   That was really funny.

[yourout]

1 minute ago, BarremlensTSSC said:

Excellent response to the Angels 2nd run.  Vaughn getting his mojo back would be a pretty big development.

He's been a pretty big reason the crew is in the position they are. 

Solid big league hitter.

[kevinisaname]

Dang, Chad. That was impressive...

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

I see you, Chad Patrick.

[RobertCrawley]

Just now, kevinisaname said:

Dang, Chad. That was impressive...

Really was. 

[Bulldogboy]

Give Patrick the 9th

[adambr2]

14 minutes ago, willie key said:

The cubs have like the third or fourth best  record in baseball and have decided to play like it.    It was coming at some point despite other people poo pooing it

we better play good baseball from here on out period.    They gave us  a chance to bury them but we didn’t.    If we fly out to San Diego and the magic number is four it’s on

Have they been any closer than 5 games at any point recently, including their recent 6 of 7 streak? 

If the Brewers finish 6-5 after tonight the Cubs would need to completely run the table in their last 11 games of the season and go on a 14 game winning streak to win the division. Are you really that fearful of that scenario?

[RobertCrawley]

Levering is trying to be funny again.

[ReverendBrewmeister]

Some good plate appearances in the 8th so far. Hang a big crooked number on the scoreboard and let Patrick finish it. 

[RobertCrawley]

We should be able to hit Soriano tomorrow.

[willie key]

3 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Have they been any closer than 5 games at any point recently, including their recent 6 of 7 streak? 

If the Brewers finish 6-5 after tonight the Cubs would need to completely run the table in their last 11 games of the season and go on a 14 game winning streak to win the division. Are you really that fearful of that scenario?

No they haven’t.    They gave us a chance to bury them.   What’s crazy is they’ve actually gained on us.  That’s how crappy we have been.    Just don’t be crappy these last two weeks and we are fine

[wallus]

4 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Have they been any closer than 5 games at any point recently, including their recent 6 of 7 streak? 

If the Brewers finish 6-5 after tonight the Cubs would need to completely run the table in their last 11 games of the season and go on a 14 game winning streak to win the division. Are you really that fearful of that scenario?

Math is hard

[kevinisaname]

There we go. Officially blown it open!

[adambr2]

1 minute ago, wallus said:

Math is hard

Clearly 

[RobertCrawley]

By the power invested in me by this here Uecker Magic 8 Ball, I hereby and heretofore declare this game Chafin proof.

[BarremlensTSSC]

5 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Have they been any closer than 5 games at any point recently, including their recent 6 of 7 streak? 

If the Brewers finish 6-5 after tonight the Cubs would need to completely run the table in their last 11 games of the season and go on a 14 game winning streak to win the division. Are you really that fearful of that scenario?

You quoted comment is why I ignored that guy.  Brewers are winning all night and are up 5 games and he's moaning about the Cubs being good.

Don't. Care. 

[BarremlensTSSC]

9 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

Have they been any closer than 5 games at any point recently, including their recent 6 of 7 streak? 

If the Brewers finish 6-5 after tonight the Cubs would need to completely run the table in their last 11 games of the season and go on a 14 game winning streak to win the division. Are you really that fearful of that scenario?

He is.  And he's not the only one.  Had the same discussion with someone else earlier today on this thread.  

[adambr2]

4 minutes ago, willie key said:

No they haven’t.    They gave us a chance to bury them.   What’s crazy is they’ve actually gained on us.  That’s how crappy we have been.    Just don’t be crappy these last two weeks and we are fine

The Brewers despite their “crappy” play are in fact 6-5 in their last 11.

Do that again and I’m quite confident that those 98 wins will be sufficient.

[folly412]

Are we Payamps proof?  Must be some bigger plans for Patrick so he just got a tune up inning.  Good if so.

[adambr2]

Just now, folly412 said:

Are we Payamps proof?  Must be some bigger plans for Patrick so he just got a tune up inning.  Good if so.

I think it’s just having a 7 run lead they’d rather burn the remaining pitches on Payamps than anyone else, which makes sense.

[ReverendBrewmeister]

6 minutes ago, RobertCrawley said:

By the power invested in me by this here Uecker Magic 8 Ball, I hereby and heretofore declare this game Chafin proof.

Ah, but is it Payamps proof?

[LouisEly]

Just now, folly412 said:

Are we Payamps proof?  Must be some bigger plans for Patrick so he just got a tune up inning.  Good if so.

With Quintana's calf injury, they may need Patrick for a spot start or at least long relief outing.

[edfunderburk]

It’s 9-2, Payamps … throw the ball over the plate & trust your defense

[RobertCrawley]

Just now, LouisEly said:

With Quintana's calf injury, they may need Patrick for a spot start or at least long relief outing.

I wouldn't mind seeing Ashby get a start.