Pirates (Ashcraft) vs Brewers (May): 08/06/26, 1:10 PM

[Bulldogboy]

Insanity is asking Hamilton to hit a lefty from the pen when you don't trust him to hit a lefty starter.

[hoosier]

I can think of two reasons, actually. But I really hope it's the reason you're referring to. Not that I want Ortiz to be hurt or anything. 

[adambr2]

3 minutes ago, baseball101 said:

They will have a decision to make once Sal gets back. Might be tough to find enough playing time.

I know it’s going to kill Murph, but I don’t see how Yeli is not your odd man out. 

It’s not like he’s just circumstantially getting bad results. His ABs are horrific.

[yourout]

1 minute ago, bensheeps said:

Really starting to wonder if Ortiz is completely healthy.  That can be the only reason for Hamilton staying in there vs a LHP, right?

You would hope so otherwise it's time to see if Grandpa is starting to lose it.

[MoreTrife]

I'd almost prefer Bryse Wilson here yikes. 

[HarryDoyle]

1 minute ago, bensheeps said:

Really starting to wonder if Ortiz is completely healthy.  That can be the only reason for Hamilton staying in there vs a LHP, right?

Why would they keep that a secret? It probably has more to do with Murphy's man crush on Hamilton.

[RobertCrawley]

Come one, Hall. No Usinger's meatballs.

[Yaz19]

Ok Murphy, don't leave Hall out there past 3 batters.

[yourout]

And now we get Mr instant offense. 

DL hall

[HarryDoyle]

He's out.

[owbc]

OMG Pittsburgh. Three outs on the bases in one game and none of them were caught stealing. 

[yourout]

He out...

[RobertCrawley]

Cy Hall.

[owbc]

I don't know if Lara meant to deke the runner there but he effectively did when he briefly froze. 

[HarryDoyle]

Don't know how you get picked off there. Did Lara unintentionally deek him?

[yourout]

4 minutes ago, HarryDoyle said:

Why would they keep that a secret? It probably has more to do with Murphy's man crush on Hamilton.

If he brings Ortiz in for defense the last two innings I might lose it.

[owbc]

Just now, yourout said:

If he brings Ortiz in for defense the last two minutes I might lose it.

If we were down a couple or the game was tied I would have done a Contreras PH there followed by the Ortiz defensive substitution. 

[HarryDoyle]

Just now, yourout said:

If he brings Ortiz in for defense the last two minutes I might lose it.

Murphy standing outside Hamilton's house.

[baseball101]

7 minutes ago, adambr2 said:

I know it’s going to kill Murph, but I don’t see how Yeli is not your odd man out. 

It’s not like he’s just circumstantially getting bad results. His ABs are horrific.

Agree 100%.

[yourout]

1 minute ago, owbc said:

If we were down a couple or the game was tied I would have done a Contreras PH there followed by the Ortiz defensive substitution. 

That would have made sense. Basically anything but what he did unless Ortiz was not available.

[Frisbee Slider]

13 minutes ago, ReverendBrewmeister said:

Good prediction on May's daytime performance today.

6 IP, six baserunners allowed, 2 ER.
 

Nearly identical pitching line as Skubal’s debut.

[owbc]

As bad as Yelich has been, he's still got Frelick beat by like 30 points of xwOBA. 

[TURBO]

14 minutes ago, yourout said:

What are we doing? Hamilton against a lefty? That's just idiotic

and Joey on the bench.

:(

[RobertCrawley]

1 minute ago, owbc said:

As bad as Yelich has been, he's still got Frelick beat by like 30 points of xwOBA. 

I wonder if he gets in the HoF. I kind of don't think so.

[edfunderburk]

1 minute ago, owbc said:

As bad as Yelich has been, he's still got Frelick beat by like 30 points of xwOBA. 

CONFIRMED: Frelick to Nashville for a lengthy rehab