Brewers (Sproat) vs Giants (Mahle): 7/27/26, 8:45pm

[edfunderburk]

3 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

That is probably the worst “quality start” I have ever seen. I cannot think of worse. 

He got 18 outs for us. That matters. He also made two really nice pickoffs. I have to give him those things. 

He is far more accurate throwing to first base than to home plate

[Opening Day]

5 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

It is very strange the amount of gymnastics that are done anytime you bring question Murphy here. It's like instead of manager of the year awards he has world series rings.

Im a fan of Murphy, but no one is perfect.  He seems to have a soft spot for Yelich that really isn't earned by current performance.

Edit: Ill add that Ive seen Vaughn pinch hit for if they bring in a righty, and Bauers pinch hit for if they bring in a lefty, but I can't recall Yelich ever getting pinch hit for.

[adambr2]

Just now, wiguy94 said:

There's definitely worse because quality start only counts ER. You could go 6 IP, 8 R, 3 ER and have it be a quality start.

It’s not just the stats. There was a bullet hit to Turang that ended up being a line drive double play.

A cutter right down the middle with men on was taken right to the warning track which would have been a couple more runs. 

The command was all over. It was just not really an effective performance in any way. I guess it just doesn’t really matter if we score 0 today. 

[DonBarclay]

For the last 7 years we’ve been holding our breath to avoid a Yeli IL stint. Now, it seems like that’s the best case scenario as he’s not leaving the lead off spot without one. 

[greenlawler]

Murph plays Yelli every day.....but sits Vaughn. 

[adambr2]

4 minutes ago, Opening Day said:

Im a fan of Murphy, but no one is perfect.  He seems to have a soft spot for Yelich that really isn't earned by current performance.

I get it, but you’re a manager at the highest level of this game. 

You have to be able to separate your personal feelings from your professional obligations.

[yfinn6]

Lara stopped running. 

[yourout]

There was our chance.

[just_some_guy]

Lara hesitated.  He should've been safe; that play took forever.

[wiguy94]

If Lara just runs hard through the bag he's safe. Really weird from him.

[yourout]

Just now, yfinn6 said:

Lara stopped running. 

Certainly didn't look like he was full speed all the way to the base

[DonBarclay]

Just now, yfinn6 said:

Lara stopped running. 

That’s one where you have to just run through the pitcher if he’s in your way. 

[Opening Day]

1 minute ago, yfinn6 said:

Lara stopped running. 

That was an odd play.  Should have been safe, but wasn't 

[edfunderburk]

I don’t enjoy west coast games … I’m old & grumpy by 9pm … especially when we play so poorly. 

[Bulldogboy]

Just now, wiguy94 said:

If Lara just runs hard through the bag he's safe. Really weird from him.

Murphy isn't going to like that 

[GoondockSaint]

What's Lara's baseball IQ? I mean I only played until senior year but I've seen him do a decent amount of things the opposite of what I was taught to do. 

[Opening Day]

Im interested to see more of  Stallings.

[Sixtolezcano]

8 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

I get it, but you’re a manager at the highest level of this game. 

You have to be able to separate your personal feelings from your professional obligations.

More like Murphy has a SOFTHEADED spot for Yelich.

[Brewcrew82]

48 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

By the way Lara is a switch hitter so this makes zero difference. Bench Bauers in that case. I understand you want to argue with me but just think it through. 

When is Lara going to hit as a righty against a RHP? 

Maybe you want to think it through...

[Opening Day]

1 minute ago, GoondockSaint said:

What's Lara's baseball IQ? I mean I only played until senior year but I've seen him do a decent amount of things the opposite of what I was taught to do. 

He played scared.   Pitcher jumped and he was more worried about avoiding hij than making a play, that was soft. For example, Sal is running through the base on that and getting there.

[adambr2]

Lara wasn’t dogging it or not hustling, it’s  just another play where his instincts told him to do something other than what he should have done. 

Like the defensive miscues, these are things he will need to remember and learn from. 

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, adambr2 said:

Lara wasn’t dogging it or not hustling, it’s  just another play where his instincts told him to do something other than what he should have done. 

Like the defensive miscues, these are things he will need to remember and learn from. 

Murphy is crazy for not having him in the lineup tonight. Clearly, that's the reason we're not scoring. 

[RobertCrawley]

12 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

It’s not just the stats. There was a bullet hit to Turang that ended up being a line drive double play.

A cutter right down the middle with men on was taken right to the warning track which would have been a couple more runs. 

The command was all over. It was just not really an effective performance in any way. I guess it just doesn’t really matter if we score 0 today. 

However you get there, giving up three runs is an effective start

[Brewcrew82]

Hot take: For all the criticism Yelich is getting, Contreras deserves as much right now at the plate. 

[Bulldogboy]

5 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

When is Lara going to hit as a righty against a RHP? 

Maybe you want to think it through...

There is no law that says he can't if the splits are that big a deal. Its happened plenty. Glad you woke up. It's going great tonight isn't it?