Brewers-Cubs NLDS Game Three Thread - 10/8/2025 @ 4:08PM

[HarryDoyle]

Just now, bm1090 said:

If Quintana can have 2 or 3 more innings like that, definitely changes the complexion of the game. Looked sharp.

Joey is smooth as hell.

He probably needs to get through four more to save the bullpen.

[Brewluver]

14 minutes ago, wntrtxn21 said:

Who starts game 4 (if needed) for the Crew? Quintanna is coming in soon so it looks like game 4 will be another bullpen adventure.

If the Cubs win this game, we won't have any pitching left for game 4

[edfunderburk]

26 minutes ago, CheezWizHed said:

First playoff start from a 24 year old too.  He pitched like a veteran all year, but he is still young. 

On the bright side, Priester should be fresh for the Dodgers if we advance 

[BarremlensTSSC]

15 minutes ago, CheezWizHed said:

So the last time we overcame a 3 run deficit was... *checks notes*... yesterday. 

Definitely doable.  Quintana doing Quintana things for a few innings would sure help.  So far so good.

[82brewcrew82]

1 minute ago, bm1090 said:

If Quintana can have 2 or 3 more innings like that, definitely changes the complexion of the game. Looked sharp.

Joey is smooth as hell.

Offense is going to have to change the complexion of the game.  Quintana just stopped the bleeding.

[BarremlensTSSC]

Just now, edfunderburk said:

On the bright side, Priester should be fresh for the Dodgers if we advance 

I trust Murphy and Hook's ability to get his mind right.  If he were going to melt down after a bad start that probably would have happened 5 months ago.

[BrewerFan]

4 minutes ago, RobertCrawley said:

A better bat than Perk. 

Maybe. It's kinda been a toss up vs righties. They're both have a ~.580 OPS vs RHP. 

 

Offense has to put some pressure on the Cubs and Tallion this inning.

[Baldkin]

Alright, what we need is a run then another run then another run then 4 more runs then 2-3 more runs and then a grand slam and I'm thinking the Brewers win

[BarremlensTSSC]

Hate it when Gregg says things that I have to admit are true. 

Jerk.

[kevinisaname]

Whelp. That's not the half inning you want to see from the top of your order.

[bm1090]

3 minutes ago, Brewluver said:

If the Cubs win this game, we won't have any pitching left for game 4

We're going to have everyone but Priester, Quintana, Gasser, and Anderson available if the offense doesn't get going.

[adambr2]

Gonna have to swing a better stick to get back in this game. Not very impressive ABs.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

I don't really get the Quintana thing. I would have just hoped Anderson or something could keep this close. I don't quite understand the strategy of tossing Quintana out there down 3 with Lockridge and Bauers lineup going. I get that it means you aren't just punting this game, but ehhh...I would have kept Quintana as a Game 5 starter.

[82brewcrew82]

SO much for the top of the order saving us this inning.

[BarremlensTSSC]

Turang can get hot any time now.  That would be cool.

[82brewcrew82]

Just now, OldSchoolSnapper said:

I don't really get the Quintana thing. I would have just hoped Anderson or something could keep this close. I don't quite understand the strategy of tossing Quintana out there down 3 with Lockridge and Bauers lineup going. I get that it means you aren't just punting this game, but ehhh...I would have kept Quintana as a Game 5 starter.

Yeah, if this goes to game five the pitching situation is going to be interesting.

[bm1090]

1 minute ago, OldSchoolSnapper said:

I don't really get the Quintana thing. I would have just hoped Anderson or something could keep this close. I don't quite understand the strategy of tossing Quintana out there down 3 with Lockridge and Bauers lineup going. I get that it means you aren't just punting this game, but ehhh...I would have kept Quintana as a Game 5 starter.

days off Friday and Sunday. If we get to game 5 it'll be all hands on deck minus Freddy.

[Brewluver]

1 minute ago, bm1090 said:

We're going to have everyone but Priester, Quintana, Gasser, and Anderson available if the offense doesn't get going.

Yelly needs to set the pace - so far nada

[endaround]

Just now, Brewluver said:

Yelly needs to set the pace - so far nada

Yeah it's been so long since hit hit a lead off double

[kevinisaname]

Just now, Brewluver said:

Yelly needs to set the pace - so far nada

? He had a leadoff double in the first and scored our only run.

[RobertCrawley]

6 minutes ago, BrewerFan said:

Maybe. It's kinda been a toss up vs righties. They're both have a ~.580 OPS vs RHP. 

 

Offense has to put some pressure on the Cubs and Tallion this inning.

It's gut check time. Numbers aren't as important now, in my view. Playoff baseball is about who can perform in a pressure cooker.

[adambr2]

1 minute ago, OldSchoolSnapper said:

I don't really get the Quintana thing. I would have just hoped Anderson or something could keep this close. I don't quite understand the strategy of tossing Quintana out there down 3 with Lockridge and Bauers lineup going. I get that it means you aren't just punting this game, but ehhh...I would have kept Quintana as a Game 5 starter.

They probably have an assembly of guys they like better for Game 4 more than Quintana. The starter/reliever distinction is not that important in these games. Just 27 outs with the lead however you can get them.

[bucks2281]

I would think Priester would be available for a couple innings on Saturday (yikes)

[AJOHNSON104]

My thought all along was that we should have used Priester in game 2. Don't put the young guy into a hostile environment in game 3 after a heavy bullpen game. I would then use Quintana in Game 3 as a veteran playoff pitcher. 

[Brewluver]

Just now, kevinisaname said:

? He had a leadoff double in the first and scored our only run.

1 run won't win this game my friend.