2014-05-02 Brewers (Peralta) at Reds (Leake), 6:10 PM CDT [Brewers win the Big Wily Show, 2-0]

[vegasbrewcrew1993]

would you consider giving K-Rod the night off? i'm concerned that he's being overused. Will Smith and Thornburg look like they could get the job done.

[Thhhza]

What a game from Wily, 8 innings shutout and the only 2 RBI's in the game.

 

K-Rod: please don't walk Frazier in front of Bruce!

[Eye Black]

I thoroughly enjoyed the "Big Wily Show" tonight!

[Dead Simmons]

Not even really worth applying the label, but how many other teams wish their "fifth starter" pitched like this?

True. All so called #4 and #5 starters have great games in them. After all, no pitcher makes it to the Bigs w/o being the best pitcher on his HS team and higher.

[vegasbrewcrew1993]

Not even really worth applying the label, but how many other teams wish their "fifth starter" pitched like this?

True. All so called #4 and #5 starters have great games in them. After all, no pitcher makes it to the Bigs w/o being the best pitcher on his HS team and higher.

 

The labels can be useful, but they aren't the gospel either. There are a few #5 pitchers that are very talented, but are only #5 in the rotation because the guys in front of them are awesome. I think Willy won't be labeled a #5 for much longer. I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes the #2 or #3 guy for the Brewers.

[chickinbrickin]

Not even really worth applying the label, but how many other teams wish their "fifth starter" pitched like this?

True. All so called #4 and #5 starters have great games in them. After all, no pitcher makes it to the Bigs w/o being the best pitcher on his HS team and higher.

 

If they pull this off Wily will be 4-1 in 6 starts with a 2.04 era 1.03 whip on the year. I know what you are saying, but Wily has done it for the whole year...

[yfinn6]

Wow that was a good win.

[vegasbrewcrew1993]

and they win again! this is fun!

[Dead Simmons]

Not even really worth applying the label, but how many other teams wish their "fifth starter" pitched like this?

True. All so called #4 and #5 starters have great games in them. After all, no pitcher makes it to the Bigs w/o being the best pitcher on his HS team and higher.

 

If they pull this off Wily will be 4-1 in 6 starts with a 2.04 era 1.03 whip on the year. I know what you are saying, but Wily has done it for the whole year...

 

Pretty strong numbers. I'll be watching this guy.

[Thhhza]

And K-Rod as filthy as ever, what a great win.

[bylo tesi me]

Wily Peralta 2

Reds 0

 

Great road win!

[Yeti73]

reminds me of that April game against Atlanta a couple of years ago where Yovani had all the RBIs and shut down the Braves. Great job Wily. This offense is putrid, but winning is great. For all those annoyed with RR's in game errors, it is important that he gets the team to come and play hard every day.

[PrinceFielderx1]

If you guys haven't figured it out yet we found our Ace in Peralta.

[DuWayne Steurer]

"Francisco"......

 

That's fun to say. "francisco......francisco........Francisco."

[Dead Simmons]

The Reds were pitiful at the plate. Taking nothing from Peralta, but they showed me nothing that would reflect the significance of this series with the Div. leader.

 

Know what I mean?

[Dead Simmons]

If you guys haven't figured it out yet we found our Ace in Peralta.

I think you are premature on this one Coach.

[theavrock]

If you guys haven't figured it out yet we found our Ace in Peralta.

I think you are premature on this one Coach.

 

Wily Peralta's stats over his last 23 starts, back to June 21st of last year. Current through the 7th inning tonight.

 

http://imageshack.com/a/img841/5442/sp8e.png

 

Been pretty darn "ace" worthy over the last 23 starts.

[The stache]

Make that 11 and 8, and drop the ERA down a little more.

[RobDeer 45]

"Francisco"......

 

That's fun to say. "francisco......francisco........Francisco."

 

Awesome!

 

Great win for the crew and more rest for the pen. Willy is stud.

[Pugger]

Ramirez is killing us right now. 0 for his last 23 and anything he hits on the ground is pretty much an automatic double play ball.

Wow. I knew he'd been struggling of late. I didn't realize how badly.

 

I can't believe he is 100%. I hope RR puts Bianchi in there until AR's elbow is better.

[PrinceFielderx1]

The Reds were pitiful at the plate. Taking nothing from Peralta, but they showed me nothing that would reflect the significance of this series with the Div. leader.

 

Know what I mean?

 

It's a 2 team race for now.

[igor67]

That might be a slight exaggeration, but the painful reality for everyone besides us in the division is that they are in an uphill battle to make the playoffs. Even the Cards are 2 games out of a wild card spot with 5 teams ahead of them. I'm sure the Cards will play better and the Reds too for that matter, but with the poor starts they have to play significantly better than a lot of teams to grab a wild card let alone catch us.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Big win. Of course, CC would have finished the game

 

No, but seriously. Taking nothing away from Peralta. He would have.

 

I have to think some Reds fan somewhere has created a parody video featuring "Roger Bernadina" and set to the tune of "Funky Cold Medina." I can't believe it's not his walk up music.

[theavrock]

Make that 11 and 8, and drop the ERA down a little more.

 

Haha. Yea I was just too lazy to update.

[SRB]

The Reds were pitiful at the plate. Taking nothing from Peralta, but they showed me nothing that would reflect the significance of this series with the Div. leader.

 

Know what I mean?

 

It's a 2 team race for now.

 

Reds and Brewers? Cincinnati is only one game behind St. Louis and has a much better roster at this point. Comparable pitching, better offense going forward.