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Last two games: 56 AB ; 3 R; 5 H (2 were HR) ; 4 BB; 13 SO Of the 18 offensive innings 4.1 were just K's. Crew are 32-35 against teams that are at .500 or better right now. 10 of those wins are from the Reds (really had the Reds number this year). So taking the Reds games away it is 22-32 - 10 games below .500. Doesn't matter who is pitching or how many defensive runs saved the Crew get, still going to give up on average 3 runs a game. Offense needs to be able to score 3 or more runs a game consistently and they struggle to do that against teams with winning records. Scoring runs in the playoffs, if we get there, is harder than scoring runs in the regular season. Crew doesn't hit enough for average. Doesn't hit enough for extra base hits or HR's. Their ability to walk is nullified by the K rate. This is still a station to station offense and has been all year. I said at the end of spring training that this team would get 83 wins with the way the FO created the offensive roster. Nothing I've seen has changed my opinion that the Crew will be 2 games above .500 when it's all said and done. Is that enough to get in the playoffs? Maybe. Can they get hot and carry a playoff series and win a WS. Don't know.

Just to add to your point above: Crew are 32-34 against teams that have are .500 or better right now. Most of those wins have come against the Reds with 10.

Players manager. Has had a great run. This year with the roster the FO has given him, he has done an outstanding job. No pennant or WS appearance, unfortunately. Nothing last forever. However, might be time for a new voice in the clubhouse along with the way FO evaluates and puts together an offensive roster.

Tough loss. Cubs and Reds lose so positive there. Not our night.

Good job in Chicago. Hopefully we can get 1 in La and Arlington and come back home 5-4 on the road trip.

Can someone clear something up because I'm not clear on the specifics. Isn't it the stadium district(state/local/city government) that owes the repair costs to the stadium and not the Brewers ballclub? And if the district does not pay for the repairs, this will be a breach of contract and the Brewers ballclub can cancel their lease?

Splitting the series with the Pirates at home is the responsible thing to do. You really want to take small bites of the apple.

I do disagree . When or if the Brewers fall out of contention by the end of the month, if CC did leave before then end of the season that would mean the Brewers would know that they will need a new skipper right at the beginning of the offseason rather than waste time wondering and/or negotiation with CC whether or not he wants to stay. In that instance, my respect for his character would grow even higher from the level I already hold for him. It has nothing to do with bravery or cowardice. Just what's best for the team.

Great a lefty with a high ERA that hasn't notched a win.... I got a bad feeling about this. Seeing 2 runs on 4 hits.

Forget pitching. We need his bat in the lineup.

Should of said the next 6 of 9 on the road are against the Dodgers and Rangers. Missed the White Sox series.

Tough loss. Good news Reds lost. Missed opportunity to move ahead. Seem to be missing alot of those opportunities. Need to go 5-2 on this homestand or 6-1 considering the next 6 games after that are on the Road against the Dodgers and Rangers.

D+/C- Trouble giving this FO/ownership group points for trying to fix a poor offensive roster construction that they created with a deadline pickups to make it slightly less poor and claiming a victory. It's like praising a person for putting out a fire they started. When the Crew falls out of contention at the end of August I wonder if CC hangs it up and doesn't finish out the year? Not saying he gets fired but retires on his own, Watching and listening him after losing the Nats series I have to believe he is thinking only 53 more games to go.

Posted in the game thread but I thought I would be it hear as well. Comparing the Nats and Brewers offense totals so for in the NL: R/G - Nats 12th / Crew 13th R - Nats 12th / Crew 13th H - Nats 3rd / Crew 15th 2B - Nats 5th / Crew 14th 3B - Nats 4th / Crew 13th HR - Nats 15th / Crew 11th BB - Nats 15th / Crew 4th K - Nats 15th / Crew 4th BA - Nats 3rd/ Crew 15th OBP - Nats 10th / Crew 15th SLG - Nats 11th /Crew 15th There will be no series going forward that will be "easy wins" for the crew regardless of what the "strength of schedule" says. Doesn't matter who is pitching or who is coming back for the Crew or how many defensive runs they save. They still will give up on average 3 runs a game and we have not shown that we are capable of generating offensive runs game in game out consistently. We don't hit enough for average or XB's. Our ability to draw walks and get on base is nullified by the K rate. The Crew rankings above have not changed that much since late April, at or near the bottom in the NL. There are not enough Santana's or Canha's to make this offensive unit work. Games remaining : 3 Phillies; 5 Nats; 7 Marlins; 6 Cubs; 7 Cards; 7 Pirates; 3 Dodgers; 3 Rockies; 3 Padres; 3 Yankees; 3 White Sox; 2 Twins; 3 Rangers - 55 games left I can only see 26 more wins which we lead to 83 wins(2 games above .500). Might be enough just to squeak but I doubt it.

Comparing the Nats and Brewers offense totals so for in the NL: R/G - Nats 12th / Crew 13th R - Nats 12th / Crew 13th H - Nats 3rd / Crew 15th 2B - Nats 5th / Crew 14th 3B - Nats 4th / Crew 13th HR - Nats 15th / Crew 11th BB - Nats 15th / Crew 4th K - Nats 15th / Crew 4th BA - Nats 3rd/ Crew 15th OBP - Nats 10th / Crew 15th SLG - Nats 11th /Crew 15th There will be no series going forward that will be "easy wins" for the crew regardless of what the "strenght of schedule" says. Doesn't matter who is pitching or who is coming back for the Crew or how many defensive runs they save. They still will give up on average 3 runs a game and we have not shown that we are capable of generating offensive runs game in game out consistently. We don't hit enough for average or XB's. Our ability to draw walks and get on base is nullified by the K rate. The Crew rankings above have not changed that much since late April, at or near the bottom in the NL. There are not enough Santana's or Canha's to make this offensive unit work. Games remaining : 3 Phillies; 5 Nats; 7 Marlins; 6 Cubs; 7 Cards; 7 Pirates; 3 Dodgers; 3 Rockies; 3 Padres; 3 Yankees; 3 White Sox; 2 Twins; 3 Rangers - 55 games left I can only see 26 more wins which we lead to 83 wins(2 games above .500). Might be enough just to squeak but I doubt it.

Think we should just worry about the Crew. Try to win the last game in Atlanta and take 2 of 3 from the Nats to go 3-3 on the road trip. Hopefully have at least a 1 1/2 lead in first by the time we reach home again. Doesn't matter who wins the Reds-Cubs series. Either team will gain on the Brewers if we get swept by the Braves and lose the Nats series.

Lineup for the rubber match against Reds I would go with until Tellez, Anderson or any "potential" trade pieces manifest themselves Frelick RF Monasterio 3B Yelich LF Contreras C Miller 1B Wiemer CF Adames SS Winker DH Turang 2B

Jackson ChourioJacob MisiorowskiCooper PrattJeferson QueroBrock WilkenSal FrelickEric BitontiTyler BlackJosh KnothLuis LaraAbner UribeMike BoeveRobert GasserRobert MooreEthan SmallCarlos F RodriguezEric Brown JrHendry MendezDaniel GuilarteFelix Valerio

Just curious of those 48 how many are from the Reds?

This would be my pick if he is still available when the Brewers pick in the 1st round.

Congrats to Devin. Well deserved.

According to Rosenthal, Mark Attanasio is heading the relocation committee that will evaluate the A's proposal to move to Las Vegas.

Agreed. I know anyone can be canned just wasn't sure what the actual contract duration was.

Thats a good idea but if you through in Westburg you have yourself a deal. 😀

That's a good point on the PA. I was just using a rough calc. I'm not sure right now. What I was hoping is that with a little more time in AAA he might improve the K rate. Like I said, he has slightly improved it. I know its not much but it is slightly better. I was basing this that he has been fast tracked to AAA since being drafted. and a full season at AAA might improve. I was suggesting that getting Westburg would be a piece for this season more of next year or 25. I'm probably biased, because I do like his makeup, but I think he might be an above average 3B in the MLB and the Crew can use some options for a 3B solution to the MLB roster.