2018-08-20: Reds (Bailey) at Brewers (Anderson) 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 5-2]

[markedman5]

You all realize with Hader pitching the 7th, the likely plan is Knebel in the 9th. Take a few innings to mentally prepare yourselves...

 

I refuse to believe that is going to happen. There's just no way. None.

 

I guess it depends if JJ is available. If he isn't not too many good options for the 9th.

[KeithStone53151]

Counsell is going all in when we lead more and more by the day. I would have to imagine it is Hader for two and Jeffress for the end.

 

Could be. I'm anticipating Burnes then Knebel. I don't think He'd go 2 innings with Hader here.

[LouisEly]

Hader only threw nine pitches yesterday, 13 so far today - he has another inning in him.

[markedman5]

Having a 4 or 5 run lead late once in awhile would make things so much easier

[Fear The Chorizo]

It would be nice to hang about a 4 spot in this half inning

[markedman5]

Hader only threw nine pitches yesterday, 13 so far today - he has another inning in him.

 

Agree

[KeithStone53151]

That might be the closest thing to a tie I've seen in baseball.

[ThisIsMyCrew]

Counsell is going all in when we lead more and more by the day. I would have to imagine it is Hader for two and Jeffress for the end.

 

I’ll see your guess and raise it. Hader for the 3 inning save. Ride the hot hand Craig.

[tmwiese55]

Jeffress has had a rubber arm all year. I wouldn't hesitate to use him for the 9th. Worry about tomorrow when it comes

[KeithStone53151]

It sure would be nice if put a few runs up and made the decision easier for CC.

[KeithStone53151]

Oh dear god CC did not just PH Perez for Shaw...

[markedman5]

10 hits but only 3 runs

[Warning Track Power]

Counsell managing like Ned Yost in late 2008 season. Stop overthinking.

[stoutdude04]

Oh dear god CC did not just PH Perez for Shaw...

 

Well Shaw has been pathetic against lefties I'm pretty sure.

[markedman5]

Oh dear god CC did not just PH Perez for Shaw...

 

Perez vs righties somewhat better then Shaw vs lefties.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Unless shaw is injured, why CC, WHY???

 

It's a 1 run game in the 7th....taking shaw out there likely loses another at bat for him if they give up a run or two.

 

I get going aggressive to seal a win, but being reckless with the bench/subs is silly

[markedman5]

Counsell managing like Ned Yost in late 2008 season. Stop overthinking.

 

No he really isn't

[stoutdude04]

Unless shaw is injured, why CC, WHY???

 

Shaw has been awful vs lefties...also, Perez is a better defender. I'd guess.

[pacopete4]

Counsell managing like he’s trying to get this team to its fifth post season in its history.

[markedman5]

Unless shaw is injured, why CC, WHY???

 

Because Shaw can't hit lefties and he was coming out for defense anyway......

[KeithStone53151]

Oh dear god CC did not just PH Perez for Shaw...

 

Perez vs righties somewhat better then Shaw vs lefties.

 

The stats may say that this season, but I generally disagree. Small sample

[wildcat83]

Archer left the Pirates game with a leg injury. I should go read some of their message boards.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Unless shaw is injured, why CC, WHY???

 

Because Shaw can't hit lefties and he was coming out for defense anyway......

 

Still 6 outs to get in a one run game...to me that's not worth burning shaw and a bench spot there. He just hit a HR last at bat.

[markedman5]

Great job Josh......glad you available for 2 today.....

[NYChez]

Who pitches the 9th?