Brewers Game Thread - Division Champs!

MLB should make a rule whenever a position player pitches outside of players like Ohtani, all batters have to bat opposite of what they usually bat. Switch hitters would have to hit right hand if position player is right hand pitcher, and bat left if pitcher is lefty.

Post #1048 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Sep 23, 2023 3:33 am

Brewster wrote:MLB should make a rule whenever a position player pitches outside of players like Ohtani, all batters have to bat opposite of what they usually bat. Switch hitters would have to hit right hand if position player is right hand pitcher, and bat left if pitcher is lefty.

Just randomly now thought of the mixed softball league I played in at Stout where men had to bat opposite their natural hand. That was fun.

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Post #1050 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:26 pm

Win this and it's getting more likely the Wrigley buffoons will be here for round 1. Need the DBacks to keep losing

blazza18 · Post #1051 » by **blazza18** » Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:35 pm

What a frustrating way to give up the leading run

coolhandluke121 · Post #1052 » by **coolhandluke121** » Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:56 pm

I think the Cubs will catch the D-Backs, but that's not a good thing because the D-Backs have the kind of rotation that can easily steal a 3-game series from a better team. Chicago does not, regardless of how much you hate their fans.

I'm hoping the Marlins and Cubs both catch the D-Backs, and I'm more than okay with losing this one. It's good for the Brewers if the Marlins move up in the standings, as long as they don't move all the way up to #5, which seems unlikely.

Thunder Muscle · Post #1053 » by **Thunder Muscle** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:41 pm

Hopefully can clinch division tomorrow and take care of that. Then I guess just align pitchers for playoffs and see what happens. I mean on the field I would not want to see Diamondbacks. They have top end pitching and enough sticks. Cubs is more just the annoyance of split crowds. Kind of lose a bit of the home field advantage I guess. Not that its a big factor in baseball. I think we matchup against Miami well enough too. It will be Interesting how it shakes out.

Kerb Hohl · Post #1054 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:30 pm

Do the Diamondbacks actually have the staff?

Gallen is legit. Merrill Kelly is fine. Not an overpowering guy but oscillates between a #2 and a #4 starter over his career - this year being a #2.

Season-long, their bullpen is bottom 10. Of course that can be different post-deadline.

Steele has been just as good as Gallen. They may not have *as* solid of a 2nd guy as Kelly but Hendricks' numbers are almost the same in less innings and some combo of Stroman/Taillon and a wild card of Wicks, a recent callup who has been very good in his short stint. They have a more overpowering bullpen IMO as well.

Post #1055 » by **MickeyDavis** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:54 pm

Burnes has been pitching on 5 days rest but is pitching Thursday and will be on 4 days rest for game 1.

If we can't win 2/3 with Burnes, Woodruff and Peralta this season was bust.

Post #1056 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:51 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Burnes has been pitching on 5 days rest but is pitching Thursday and will be on 4 days rest for game 1.

If we can't win 2/3 with Burnes, Woodruff and Peralta this season was bust.

If they clinch tomorrow or Wednesday, they can go with openers and skip Burnes and Woody. Call up some AAA guys if needed.

Thunder Muscle · Post #1057 » by **Thunder Muscle** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:00 pm

Kerb Hohl wrote:Do the Diamondbacks actually have the staff?

Gallen is legit. Merrill Kelly is fine. Not an overpowering guy but oscillates between a #2 and a #4 starter over his career - this year being a #2.

Season-long, their bullpen is bottom 10. Of course that can be different post-deadline.

Steele has been just as good as Gallen. They may not have *as* solid of a 2nd guy as Kelly but Hendricks' numbers are almost the same in less innings and some combo of Stroman/Taillon and a wild card of Wicks, a recent callup who has been very good in his short stint. They have a more overpowering bullpen IMO as well.

Marlins are probably my choice in this all. But really we are going to be tossing out our top 3 pitchers. If we cant win 2 of them vs any of the 3 options at home, it’s on us and a disappointment.

Post #1058 » by **MickeyDavis** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:19 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Burnes has been pitching on 5 days rest but is pitching Thursday and will be on 4 days rest for game 1.

If we can't win 2/3 with Burnes, Woodruff and Peralta this season was bust.

If they clinch tomorrow or Wednesday, they can go with openers and skip Burnes and Woody. Call up some AAA guys if needed.

That's what I would probably do? CC said he's sticking with those 2 going Thursday and Friday but that might be a smokescreen. On the other hand would too many days off be a detriment?

Burnes - In 2021 he had 5 days rest and pitched great in his only game. 6 IP, 0 ER.

His only other post season appearances were in 2018 as a reliever.

Woody

2021 - 11 days off then started 1 post season game, 6 IP 3 ER.

2020 - 4 days off started one playoff game, 4.2 IP, 3 ER.

2019 - 8 days off - 4 IP, 1 ER

2018 - pitched 4 games, the first 2 out of the pen, started a game, then one more out of the pen. The game he started he had 4 days rest, 5.1IP, 3 ER

coolhandluke121 · Post #1059 » by **coolhandluke121** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:57 pm

I think it would have been better to skip Houser's turn and pitch Burnes, Woodruff, and Peralta on 4 days rest this week. Give them relatively short outings to keep them sharp and in rhythm and play them each on 5 days rest in round 1 of the playoffs. If you're giving Burnes 9 combined rest days within 3 starts, I'd rather have the 5 day rest period right before the playoff game, not a meaningless regular season game. I also wouldn't support skipping any of their starts unless they have some physical issue. I think pitchers are better off getting some work on a regular basis.

Post #1060 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:27 am

AZ lost today and now tied with Cubs. AZ has the tiebreaker I believe.