Brewers Analysis Roundup, Sept 11: Harrison's Slide, Playoff Push, Reds Preview

[Brewer Fanatic]

• The Brewers Have a Kyle Harrison Problem (Just Baseball). Argues the Brewers' Kyle Harrison has struggled since returning from injury, with a 6.95 ERA and 10 home runs allowed in five starts, alongside drops in velocity, command, and pitch effectiveness. Pre-injury, he posted a 3.01 ERA and elite strike rates, but recent performance shows significant regression.
• Brewers vs. Brewers: A Premature Comparison (Baseball Prospectus). Argues the Brewers' current performance should not be compared to their 2018 team. Notes their 2022 squad has different personnel, a weaker schedule, and fewer offensive threats.
• Projecting the Brewers’ postseason pitching staff (Brew Crew Ball). Projects Milwaukee Brewers’ postseason pitching staff. Argues Gasser and May are most likely starters, with Misiorowski and Henderson as first two, while relievers include Megill, Uribe, Ashby, and Hall. Key evidence: Gasser shows recent improvement, May remains inconsistent, and bullpen depth provides flexibility.
• How the Brewers can clinch a playoff spot, NL Central title during their series against the Reds (Reviewing the Brew). Argues the Brewers can clinch a playoff spot and NL Central title by the weekend with a 91-56 record, needing just one win or key losses from competitors. Notes their 10-game division lead and 1.5-game lead over the Dodgers for the best record.
• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds (Brew Crew Ball). Projects Milwaukee Brewers to win two of three games against the Reds, leveraging their strong offense and pitching, while the Reds struggle with a weak lineup and poor pitching performance. The Brewers lead the NL Central by 10 games, while the Reds rank last in team ERA.
• Brewers' upcoming pitching schedule indicates Kyle Harrison role change is coming (Reviewing the Brew). Argues the Brewers are shifting Kyle Harrison's role due to his declining performance since returning from injury. Key evidence: his ERA spiked from 3.01 to 5.67, strikeout-to-walk rate dropped, and fastball velocity and shape have diminished.

[Brock Beauchamp]

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