Brewers (Misiorowski) vs Angels (Urena): 8/2/26, 3:15pm

[MuckyFingers]

Watch Contreras swing on the first pitch.

[adambr2]

20 minutes ago, nate82 said:

uggg Vaughn against a RHP why must you torture me?

Vaughn has a higher OPS against right handed pitching this season than Yelich has overall. 

[nate82]

3 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

The whos who of guys who hit hr off of Miz is something else

Do you recognize more than 3 from this list?

Sometimes good pitchers give up home runs against the worst or unexpected HR hitters.  

 

This is against Randy Johnson.  Though his top 5 are more recognizable.   

[Two Ballsagna]

Maybe its just me, but it sure seems like when Miz gives up hard contact the cutter seems to be the pitch that he throws, I don't see the need for the cutter to be used as often as it is.

 

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Not too worried about the slight velocity decline from Miz. I imagine the heat has something to do with it, not to mention the idea that the team is being really careful. Almost wonder if today was approached with an eye toward throwing more breaking stuff and trying to back off on the full-energy fastballs.

If Miz can get outs on secondary stuff, that's good. But he's got to throw the stuff to do it. Today seems as good a day as any to try.

[edfunderburk]

13 minutes ago, HarryDoyle said:

Because I'd like him not to have Tommy John surgery next month. He's most likely to have one sometime in his career throwing the way he does.

 

[RobertCrawley]

Weak AB for Contreras 

[edfunderburk]

 

[HarryDoyle]

1 minute ago, edfunderburk said:

 

But is it worth it if you lose him for 18 months? You just can't rare back and throw 100+ every pitch and expect him to stay healthy.

[edfunderburk]

1 minute ago, RobertCrawley said:

Weak AB for Contreras 

Another …

[wibadgers23]

Couple things:

1. If Miz gives up another HR on a cutter, I'm going to lose my mind. 

2. Our offense has no chance today unless Urena walks in a bunch of runs.

3. Contreras stinks right now. 

4. Make a damn trade.

[edfunderburk]

Just now, HarryDoyle said:

But is it worth it if you lose him for 18 months? You just can't rare back and throw 100+ every pitch and expect him to stay healthy.

I may be misinformed but I was under the impression that curve balls & other pitches cause more stress on the elbow than fastballs. 

[Opening Day]

Great play by Chourio.  

[Two Ballsagna]

2 minutes ago, HarryDoyle said:

But is it worth it if you lose him for 18 months? You just can't rare back and throw 100+ every pitch and expect him to stay healthy.

Is there any proof that injuries occur more readily when you throw 100 mph fastballs or 94 mph sliders? My guess is the threat of injury is pretty much the same.

[edfunderburk]

The one HR was absolutely crushed … otherwise nothing has been hit hard … unfortunately that may be enough today

[Bulldogboy]

All the talk about pitching is kinda missing the point. This team can't score consistently. I know some stat will say otherwise but the eye test is not being passed imo

[RobertCrawley]

5 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

Another …

Bring in the hitting coach from the Venezuela national team.

[RobertCrawley]

1 minute ago, Two Ballsagna said:

Is there any proof that injuries occur more readily when you throw 100 mph fastballs or 94 mph sliders? My guess is the threat of injury is pretty much the same.

Don’t know about proof, but virtually every pitcher who throws hard ends up having Tommy John surgery sooner or later. 

[Opening Day]

1 minute ago, Bulldogboy said:

All the talk about pitching is kinda missing the point. This team can't score consistently. I know some stat will say otherwise but the eye test is not being passed imo

They have a lot of good hitters.  But they dont have anyone scary, no one gets pitched around. Not that that is available. 

[titletownking]

That changeup was literally middle of the strike zone. Come on guys… Urena is leaving a ton of stuff right down the middle

[adambr2]

We don’t say this often but Miz is getting outdueled today. It doesn’t mean he’s been bad but Urena has been better.

[edfunderburk]

2 minutes ago, RobertCrawley said:

Don’t know about proof, but virtually every pitcher who throws hard ends up having Tommy John surgery sooner or later. 

No argument here. The primary reason I hope Milwaukee avoids an extension for The Miz. Enjoy him while we have him. 

[Bulldogboy]

I'm ready for the Jim Mora meme Pitching? Pitching? 

[willie key]

Hit the ball.   

[RobertCrawley]

1 minute ago, edfunderburk said:

No argument here. The primary reason I hope Milwaukee avoids an extension for The Miz. Enjoy him while we have him. 

A lot of pitchers come back after the surgery