Had him completely hot in the bullpen while anticipating the matchups he faced, not expecting such a large lead. Managed to throw a 10-pitch inning. Probably about as good a result as possible given the shifting dynamics of the game. But would have been nice had the bigger inning come a little earlier in the game or developed even faster in the 8th.
Walks to load the bases for an infield hit by Ortiz, followed by Turang jumping on the first pitch for another single, plus a ground out RBI for Durbin, and a wild pitch for another run. That equals a much appreciated crooked number.
A pair of 1-out walks puts some big potential insurance runs on base. Would be good to cash in this opportunity.
Edit: And as usual in 2025, Ortiz is up with the bases loaded again.
Seems like Murphy is using Uribe as the highest leverage setup man recently. Match him up against the toughest potential batters in either the 7th or 8th inning, whichever is the more likely to be the hardest.
Peralta went through the Cubs' 2–4 hitters with relative ease. Should be able to push into the 7th inning, though the bullpen should be warming. Blow the game open here, and it could be a really good game for the pitching staff.
Scored another single run, but not taking advantage of the opportunities for big innings so far.
Hope to get another shutdown inning from Peralta, which might be his last for the game depending on pitch count.
Even with a super-Sunday lineup and a short bullpen, the game almost landed in the area of near-invincibility for the Brewers.
Start a new streak tomorrow. Can even get two wins in one day.
Will be good to get Collins back.