Frisbee Slider

10 pitch inning. 30 pitches through two innings. 90 pitches seems optimistic to get through six.

I think Woodruff is capable of nine pitch innings with his "pitch to contact" arsenal.

Some adventure in the outfield. Woodruff's change up looks sharp.

If it misses by a half inch, I have some sympathy. I agree that 2-0 count with one out in first inning is probably not on the optimal times to challenge flashcard.

Bello won that matchup against Mitchell. Low breaking ball fooled Garrett.

I think we need innings today.

Six from Woodruff would be nice. Would we use Woodford with a two run lead in the sixth or seventh? Or a tie game? It would be nice to not use Megill or Uribe. Anderson and Koenig are probably fine today.

Right-hander Brayan Bello starts for Boston. Bello last started against Milwaukee on May 25, 2025 allowing 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB while striking out 2 over 4.2 IP. The Brewers won 6-5 in 10 innings. Bello has not made it out of the 5th inning in any of his three starts against Milwaukee. Woodruff has one career start against Boston on July 29, 2022. Woodruff allowed only 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB while striking out 9 over 6.1 IP. Brewers won 4-1. Milwaukee swept Boston at American Family Field last year. source WED THU FRI SAT SUN TOT Ashby 9 0 0 41 0 50 Anderson, G 15 0 0 0 12 27 Hall 19 0 0 38 0 57 Woodford 0 0 0 0 0 0 Zerpa 0 0 0 0 23 23 Uribe 0 0 0 14 14 28 Koenig 0 0 0 17 0 17 Megill 0 0 0 22 12 34

Gasser seems to be deserving of a start in Milwaukee.

Perkins way better as RHB.

Zerpa for another inning or Megill on back to back days?

There are 119 active pitchers in MLB with 17 IP or more against the Brewers. Two have not allowed earned runs against Milwaukee: Chris Bassitt and Kris Bubic. source Only one inactive pitcher has 17 IP against Milwaukee without allowing an earned run, Jose Contreras. It is fair to say Bubic has been historically small sample dominant against the Brewers. Fun to review the mix of excellent and mediocre pitchers who have mowed us down over the years. 🙂

The Royals send left-hander Kris Bubic in the final game of the series. Bubic has not allowed an earned run against Milwaukee in 17.1 career IP. Bubic was also the starting pitcher against the Brewers during last year's home opener at American Family Field (11-1 win for KC). Kyle Harrison makes his second start for Milwaukee. Harrison has one career appearance against Kansas City, appearing ut of the bullpen for San Francisco on May 20, 2025. He allowed 1 ER over 1.1 IP striking out 2. Harrison struck out 40% of opposing batters during his previous start with 47.5% chase rate thanks largely to his four seam fastball that he threw 55% of the time.

Megill strikes out Pasquantino looking.

We should go to the leverage arms soon? Koenig, Uribe and Megill.

An impossibly low .133 BABIP and walking 15% of the time He’ll be alright

I like the ideas you shared. I personally think player continuity is a myth or overvalued across all major sports. I only follow baseball but my perception is aside from just a few franchise players, a meaningful percentage of NBA and NFL rosters turnover each year. Every year there are hundreds of new players being drafted and joining the pool of available talent. Why worry about keeping the same players for nearly a decade? New players play well and become new fan favorites after a short while.

Yankees have one more game played, Braves two. Our relief pitching has been very good and left side of the infield are both top 10, at least by bWAR.

By the time a player is proven and low risk, they probably no longer are interested in an extension or at least one Milwaukee can afford. Peralta, Ashby and Chourio were all extended early.

Right-hander Seth Lugo has a career 2.31 ERA against Milwaukee over 23 1/3 IP. The Brewers last faced Lugo on May 7, 2024 at Kauffman Stadium. Lugo went 6.2 IP allowing 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 HR with 5 K. The Brewers won 6-5 as Lugo got a no decision. Brandon Sproat is expected to make his second start of the season. He has not previously faced the Royals during his career.

Pitching matchups remain the same this weekend. No announcement yet on 27th man for today's doubleheader.

Wacha is not expected back this weekend, per initial reports. I suppose the rainout could change things.

I’m so glad I redeemed the 30 day free trial 🙂

Severe thunderstorm watch in Kansas City, but I feel like the game will get in