I forgot how mixed Priester’s results have been against Chicago this season. Yes, he got rocked in May before turning his season around. Even in August he walked five Cubs in one start.
I forgot Priester got roughed up by the Cubs on May 2, just prior to turning his season around. Quinn has faced the Cubs three times this season, most recently on August 21 when he walked five batters.
Once. August 27 against Arizona to open for Fedde. 2 perfect innings for Ashby with 3 K.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/MIL/MIL202508270.shtml
I trust Ashby can pitch a clean first inning. Plus, if we are going to face Michael Busch in the first inning, let it be against a LHP.
Busch has been outstanding at the plate against RHP.
Michael Busch will likely lead off. His OPS against LHP is .642 against LHP and .910 against RHP.
Tucker doesn’t struggle against LHP.
I suppose Counsell could move Busch to cleanup spot and stack three RHH at top of the lineup to counter? 🤷♂️
Perkins has always been an easy guy to cheer for. I know what you mean when it seemed like he was lost at the plate in August.
you read that a player is taking a three day bereavement leave but we never take a moment to reflect on how a death impacts the player.
Let Priester benefit from the home crowd. Quintana will be fine on the road. My thought.
Goodness, we can also string together multiple two inning appearances from anyone on the staff in game three, too.
I trust @Brock Beauchamp and team will make a fancier version. Until then:
Shota Imanaga has a career ERA of 5.73 and 1-3 record in 22 IP against Milwaukee. Imanaga allowed at least 3 earned runs in each of his final six regular season starts. Shota allowed 2 ER over 4 IP in the game two loss against San Diego.
Neither team officially announced a starter for tomorrow. Maybe Counsell plans to bullpen?
I assume the Cubs lineup will be identical to how it has been throughout the postseason.
Burnes didn’t love being a Brewer. Adames did. I think Peralta likes it here, too.
Doesn't mean we should want to resign any of them. Just let them play out their deal and take the pick.
Would you take the equivalent of DL Hall and Joey Ortiz or perhaps a little bit less? I’m fine with Peralta staying. He is affordable, reliable and likeable.