TheIrrelevantWriter

I missed posting my results and getting my picks up, chalk it up to the chaos of traveling from upper New England back to Wisconsin. There’s something about that stretch of the country that makes you feel like you’re following the Brewers from a satellite orbit. You’re surrounded by Red Sox hats, Yankees chatter, and people who look at your ballcap like it’s a cryptic logo from a minor league team they’ve never heard of. It’s a great place to live, but it’s not Brewers Country. Not even close. So somewhere between the pine trees, the toll booths, and the eternal debate over who gets the last XL cereal bar at the rest stop, I found myself settling into one of the most peaceful baseball moments I’ve had in years: a full Brewers game on the radio, from pregame to postgame, uninterrupted. Just me, the open road, and Jeff and Lane narrating the game with that steady, familiar rhythm that feels like summer itself. No screens. No pitch clock graphics. No split‑screen ads. Just baseball the way it used to feel, alive in the air, carried by voices that make you feel like you’re right there in the ballpark even when you’re hundreds of miles away. And maybe it hit me harder because I knew where I was heading. After ten years of watching this team from afar, ten years of being the oddball Brewers fan in upper New England, ten years of explaining the hat, the logo, the obsession, I’m finally coming home. Back to Wisconsin. Back to a place where Brewers talk isn’t niche, it’s normal. Back to a place where you hear people breaking down last night’s game at the gas station, where you see Brewers shirts at the grocery store, where baseball isn’t just entertainment, it’s part of the rhythm of life. And in a couple weeks, I’ll be at AmFam Field for their first homestand after the All‑Star Break. My first games in attendance in a decade. I can already picture sitting in those same green stadium chairs I grew up in, playing along with the scoreboard games, cheering on adults in sausage costumes racing on the warning track. It’s not the usual gates opening or crack of the bat moment; it’s the next chance to see Brewers greatness up close, in a place that’s felt like home all along. I’m not making new picks this week. With only a handful of games left before the All‑Star Break, I’m giving myself permission to just enjoy them, to settle into the first stretch of my vacation, breathe a little, and let the team play without me trying to out‑guess the baseball gods. I’ll drop fresh predictions when the Break wraps up, recharged and back home, ready for the second half. And honestly, part of the fun is knowing I’ll get to watch those predictions unfold in person during that first homestand after the Break; finally seeing this team up close again after ten long years. But before I officially shift into vacation mode and let the Brewers do their thing without me trying to play armchair oracle, I should probably circle back to the last picks I made, the ones I posted before packing up the car and bribing the kids with a slushie if we can make it 5 more miles to the next rest stop. Last Last Week's Results (6/24-6/30) Jackson Chourio 3 RBI- 3 Brice Turang 2 3B- 1 William Contreras 4 BB- 3 Andrew Vaughn 3 R- 1 Jake Bauers 1 2B- 0 Gary Sanchez 4 SO- 0 Blake Perkins 2 H- 1 Cooper Pratt 1 HR- 0 Joey Ortiz 4 SB- 0 Wow, 2-for-9. If only we had that kind of production out of our 3rd baseman 😉. All joking aside, I saw something on ESPN that said the Brewers should target Matt Chapman or Isaac Parades and I immediately got excited for something that I know will never happen. That being said, Luis Lara is here and I think he's the real deal, he looks every bit of the part, and I feel loads better with his name in the lineup instead of Perkins (sorry, not sorry). Final Note: Jomboy's Talkin' Baseball (AKA the "we think Schlittler and Sanchez are better than the Miz" Podcast) has been calling a 4-game sweep "a mopping", let's make those Yankee homers come up with a word for a 5-game sweep with week against the Cardinals! Lower your expectations, -Irrelevant Follow a writer on X whose relevance cannot be understated: @IrrelevantRiter

Halfway there 😉 best believe I screamed his entire trot 😆

Week 2 of the Milwaukee Metric Mix‑Up felt different. The glaring difference between the first week and the second one was how grounded everything felt. My predictions weren’t powered by pure vibes, caffeine, and whatever emotional turbulence the Brewers created that week. They were steadier, a little more analytical, and surprisingly accurate. It felt good to hit on a few calls, even if it meant I spent fewer innings cheering for chaos and more innings quietly tracking whether someone was about to walk for the third time. That is the price of responsibility, I guess, especially when the kids are asleep and I am trying not to yell at the TV like a feral raccoon in a Brewers hoodie. In honor of Father’s Day this past Sunday, enjoy this Dad‑Rock‑Themed Milwaukee Metric Mix‑Up for Week Three. We are leaning fully into the spirit of summer baseball, questionable musical choices, and the emotional chaos that comes with watching this team every night. So let’s lean into it. Let’s embrace the math, the vibes, the summer of "Divorced Dad Rock", and the hope that the Brewers give us something loud to write about. Let’s have an electric week and make some picks. Today’s Line Up: 1. Jackson Chourio (R) LF 2. Brice Turang (L) 2B 3. William Contreras (R) DH 4. Andrew Vaughn (R) 1B 5. Jake Bauers (L) RF 6. Gary Sanchez (R) C 7. Blake Perkins (R) CF 8. Cooper Pratt (R) SS 9. Joey Ortiz (R) 3B SP: Brandon Sproat RHP 1-4, 5.94 ERA 63 SO Games This Week (6/24-6/30) 6/24 Reds 6/25 OFF 6/26 Cubs 6/27 Cubs 6/28 Cubs 6/29 Reds 6/30 Reds Metric Mix-up: . Jackson Chourio — LF YTD Stats: AVG .294 | OBP .347 | SLG .528 | 10 HR | 5 SB | 139 OPS+ Prediction: 3 RBI Chourio has been driving the ball with authority, and his ability to produce with runners on has quietly become one of the Brewers’ most reliable traits. With every game at home this week, he should see plenty of traffic in front of him. All he needs to do is stay locked in and keep "Rollin'" at the plate. Brice Turang — 2B YTD Stats: AVG .263 | OBP .372 | SLG .456 | 11 HR | 12 SB | 129 OPS+ Prediction: 2 3B Turang’s gap power and speed make him one of the most dangerous players in the league when he gets a pitch he can drive. Two triples is bold, but his swing path and aggression fit the prediction. He can create the chaos. He is the Brewers’ Captain America. It is time for Brice Turang to stand up and say “Imma do things ‘My Way’.” William Contreras — C YTD Stats: AVG .295 | OBP .357 | SLG .413 | 7 HR | 1 SB | 113 OPS+ Prediction: 4 BB Contreras has been controlling the zone and forcing pitchers into uncomfortable counts, especially at home. His patience has been trending upward, and this feels like a week where he can quietly rack up free passes without needing to chase production. If he keeps guiding the offense with that steady presence, it will feel like he is saying “It’s My Life.” Andrew Vaughn — 1B YTD Stats: AVG .349 | OBP .432 | SLG .523 | 2 HR | 0 SB | 164 OPS+ Prediction: 3 R Vaughn continues to reach base at an elite clip, and the hitters behind him are starting to heat up. Three runs feels like the natural outcome of his consistency. If he keeps avoiding the pitches that give him trouble, he might just turn this week into his own version of “It’s Not My Time.” Jake Bauers — RF YTD Stats: AVG .266 | OBP .371 | SLG .489 | 13 HR | 5 SB | 137 OPS+ Prediction: 1 2B Bauers has been living in the extremes, either launching balls or rolling over on them. A double feels like the perfect middle ground for a hitter who has been oscillating between gap shots and moonshots. If he finds his timing early in the homestand, he could turn this week into his own personal “Headstrong” highlight reel. Gary Sanchez — C YTD Stats: AVG .222 | OBP .366 | SLG .453 | 7 HR | 0 SB | 126 OPS+ Prediction: 4 SO Sánchez is still taking aggressive swings, and with Milwaukee facing pitchers who like to challenge hitters up in the zone, he is going to have to fight through some tough at‑bats. The strikeouts will come with the territory, but the power threat keeps him in every plate appearance. Gary is going to be Gary, and lets see if he will be "Breaking the Habit" this week. Blake Perkins — CF YTD Stats: AVG .157 | OBP .247 | SLG .253 | 1 HR | 3 SB | 40 OPS+ Prediction: 2 H Perkins has been fighting it at the plate, but he still finds ways to sneak a couple hits into every rough stretch. Two hits is modest, but it fits the role he is in right now. Blake, you showed everyone you can square up one of the best pitchers in the league against Cristopher Sánchez, but now you need to keep pushing your game “Higher” and build on it. Cooper Pratt — SS YTD Stats: AVG .350 | OBP .391 | SLG .350 | 0 HR | 3 SB | 108 OPS+ Prediction: 1 HR Pratt has been putting together mature at‑bats, and the swing is clean enough to run into one. A first big‑league homer during a full Milwaukee homestand feels like the exact kind of baseball moment the universe likes to script. If he connects, the whole dugout might start shouting “Bring Me to Life.” Joey Ortiz — 3B YTD Stats: AVG .203 | OBP .287 | SLG .253 | 1 HR | 5 SB | 52 OPS+ Prediction: 4 SB Four steals is bold, but the matchups and home environment give him a real chance to make noise. What the Brewers need from Ortiz this week is simple. "In the End" he needs to find a way to get on base and keep moving. Baseball in June is a strange mix of hope, frustration, and the kind of stubborn optimism only dads and Brewers fans truly understand. This week’s predictions carry all of that energy, wrapped in guitar riffs and questionable early‑2000s nostalgia. So here’s to a full homestand, a loud crowd, and a team that keeps giving us reasons to believe. Let’s make Week Three one worth remembering. Metric Mix-Up Week 2 Results Alright, that’s enough dad‑rock for one week. Let’s drop the guitar riffs, pick the bat back up, and take a look at how last week’s predictions actually played out: Yelich — 3 BB Result: 3 Nailed it. A rare moment of competence. Chourio — 5 H Result: 5 Perfect. I’ll take the win and pretend I meant it with confidence. Turang — 1 SB Result: 0 Brice decided stealing bases was beneath him this week. Contreras — 2 HR Result: 1 Halfway there, which is basically a win in my world. Bauers — 2 2B Result: 0 The gap‑shot lifestyle was closed for renovations. (Cool Triple tonight, bro👍) Vaughn — < 4 SO Result: 2 Correct. Vaughn stayed chill and kept the bat moving. Mitchell — 4 R Result: 2 He got on base. The lineup behind him did not cooperate. Pratt — 3 RBI Result: 2 One swing away from making me look like a genius. Hamilton — 1 3B Result: 0 No turbo button this week. CheezWizHed’s Scorecard As promised, CheezWizHed officially joins the Metric Mix‑Up scoreboard, and he came out swinging. Chourio — 5 H Result: 5 Perfect. Man called it like he had access to the dugout iPad. Yelich — 3 BB Result: 3 Another bullseye. Yeli walked exactly on brand. Turang — 1 SB Result: 0 Even Cheez couldn’t convince Brice to hit the gas this week. Vaughn — < 4 SO Result: 2 Correct again; Vaughn cruised under the bar. Pratt — 3 RBI Result: 2 Close, and the logic was solid. Pratt almost made him pay for calling this the toughest one. Final tally for the week: 3‑for‑5. Add in his 1‑for‑1 from last week, and CheezWizHed sits at 4‑for‑6 overall: a scorching start for the star PH. Meanwhile, I’m sitting at 4‑for‑18, which means Cheez currently has a higher batting average than half the league and my predictions are hitting like a pitcher in an interleague game. Lower your expectations, -Irrelevant Follow a writer on X whose relevancy cannot be understated: @IrrelevantRiter

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that was fun.. lets never do that again.

"And that day, Joey succeeded the only way Joey knew how."

I'm playing a game in the blogs here and I predicted Turang to get a stolen base this week, and he hasn't even attempted one so I 2nd this.

Brice almost over jumped that too haha

LOOK AT ASHBY TWIRLING THE DAMN PILL! that pitch was nasty against Cincinnati Sal

2 of Ashby's last 3 appearances have come with an aLi above 2. putting him in high leverage positions is the cost of his success. He NEEDS to make the most of it today.

nope :'(

Matt Chapman would be better than both right now and the Giants should be forced to eat most of his contract but it won't happen.. I wish it would though.

10 ks through 6 innings.... think Ashby gets the 7th?

Levering... jinxed it again... wow

Pratt for Ortiz would be insane but I would absolutely love it.