Brewers-Cubs NLDS Game Two Thread

[markedman5]

TV times are determined by the networks…Turner has both games tonight….the east coast game going off at 6 est makes sense …..

[formerlybis]

1 hour ago, TURBO said:

So I'm guessing this is the plan:

Ashby hopefully gets through 2

Priester gets the next 4

Koenig gets the 7th

Uribe the 8th

Megill the 9th - assuming Megill is still our closer, if not, then just flip him and Uribe.

Koenig. Uribe and Megill have to get an inning tonight regardless of the score.  They haven't pitched in a legit game for ages, and we have to get them back involved, so they can be effective after game 2.  We have another off day tomorrow, so if they don't pitch again tonight, that is another 2 days without game action.

Just for the record, Koenig did pitch the 8th game 1.

Mostly agree with the sentiment, but I don't nearly care about knocking off rust more than doing whatever it takes to secure a win tonight. My guess is we'll see just about the whole gang in game 3.

[markedman5]

 

[markedman5]

For those that didn’t see…..could be Priester or it could be a bullpen game

 

[ReverendBrewmeister]

That is some pleasantly surprising news about Chourio.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Starting this out by stating that I definitely expect Priester to come in following 1-2 innings of Ashby tonight...

However, I don't doubt that Murphy has an option in his back pocket that has Miz coming into this game instead of Priester - and saving Priester for Game 3 in Wrigley.  I can see a scenario where the Brewers find a way to get a couple run lead early again, then Murphy tries to get 3-4 innings from Miz before letting the likes of Uribe, Koenig, Megill and company try to lock down a 2-0 series lead.  That'd be a bit reckless...but IF Miz is going to play any sort of significant role on this pitching staff, IMO at home is the best way to try and use him (buffered by the bullpen on both sides, giving him the opportunity to roll through a lineup 1-2 times if he shows he's on - otherwise you get him out quickly).  

[Fear The Chorizo]

2 minutes ago, markedman5 said:

For those that didn’t see…..could be Priester or it could be a bullpen game

 

Saw you posted this just before I hit 'submit' on my last post....I think "bullpen" game could definitely be in the cards if the Brewers get out to a lead early tonight.

[Fear The Chorizo]

7 minutes ago, markedman5 said:

 

Can't like this enough - particularly against another LH starter

[BuckyBrewer61]

I really hope we see Priester unless we get out to a BIG lead right away again.   Not just a run or two.  Don't get cute.

[liveforoctober]

Can't really process this ... I was convinced after watching it live that he was out until the WS minimum. He is leading off in Gm2. Incredibly happy... but no longer trust my eyes.

[Bulldogboy]

14 minutes ago, Fear The Chorizo said:

Can't like this enough - particularly against another LH starter

Is he the DH?

[Dragonbait]

Says he's playing left-field

[markedman5]

23 minutes ago, Fear The Chorizo said:

Starting this out by stating that I definitely expect Priester to come in following 1-2 innings of Ashby tonight...

However, I don't doubt that Murphy has an option in his back pocket that has Miz coming into this game instead of Priester - and saving Priester for Game 3 in Wrigley.  I can see a scenario where the Brewers find a way to get a couple run lead early again, then Murphy tries to get 3-4 innings from Miz before letting the likes of Uribe, Koenig, Megill and company try to lock down a 2-0 series lead.  That'd be a bit reckless...but IF Miz is going to play any sort of significant role on this pitching staff, IMO at home is the best way to try and use him (buffered by the bullpen on both sides, giving him the opportunity to roll through a lineup 1-2 times if he shows he's on - otherwise you get him out quickly).  

I want no part of Miz if game is tied or we have a lead……..I will be shocked and disappointed if Miz pitches today if the game is close.

[willie key]

It would be hard to dh him for the fact if he does get hurt we lose the dh for the game correct?

[Tim_Unroe_Helped]

7 minutes ago, willie key said:

It would be hard to dh him for the fact if he does get hurt we lose the dh for the game correct?

I think we can replace him. We just couldn’t move him into the field without losing the DH

[StearnsFTW]

Yes, the only way to lose the DH is to put him in the field. 

[BuckyBrewer61]

2 minutes ago, StearnsFTW said:

Yes, the only way to lose the DH is to put him in the field. 

What happens then?  Does the player's spot who gets subbed out become the pitcher's spot?

[BruisedCrew]

It will be interesting to see how Chourio responds tonight. When he was on rehab, he played very tentatively because he was concerned that he would aggravate his injury.If he is tentative on the bases and/or in the field, it significantly impacts his value.

[HarveysWBs]

1 hour ago, Fear The Chorizo said:

Can't like this enough - particularly against another LH starter

[markedman5]

56 minutes ago, BuckyBrewer61 said:

What happens then?  Does the player's spot who gets subbed out become the pitcher's spot?

Yes pitcher hits in the DH  spot if DH. goes into the field.

[BruisedCrew]

 

19 minutes ago, markedman5 said:

Yes pitcher hits in the DH  spot if DH. goes into the field.

No, if the DH goes into the field, the pitcher goes into the spot in the batting order of the fielder who was replaced and the team no longer has a DH spot  

[markedman5]

2 minutes ago, BruisedCrew said:

 

No, if the DH goes into the field, the pitcher goes into the spot of the fielder who was replaced. 

Yes my bad…….👍

[markedman5]

I’m seeing Counsell has replaced Busch with Turner to lead off……if that’s right I’m a bit surprised.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

About to log off until post game (which probably means tomorrow lol), but Chuorio leading off is tentatively good news. Hopefully, he's still mostly himself.

Saw CC juggling his lineup to counter Ashby as opener. Time will tell if that's more moves for the sake of moves or if it pays off. He's definitely pushed a lot of buttons already through 1 game and a pregame. Guessing Turner gets only the one AB. He may not even play the field.

[82brewcrew82]

13 minutes ago, markedman5 said:

I’m seeing Counsell has replaced Busch with Turner to lead off……if that’s right I’m a bit surprised.

Its not bad counter move.  Turner hits lefties better and they will just pinch hit when a righty comes in.