2018-08-22: Reds (Stephenson) at Brewers (Peralta) 1:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 4-0]

[bigredrobbo]

2 on, nobody out - they'll hope he can get a bunt down, to keep him on the mound after.

[topper09er]

Can Fredo bunt? No career sac attempts yet

[OnaBadger58]

I am not watching on TV so I am not aware of what may be going on in the bullpen, but if Peralta's spot in the line-up comes up with the bases empty and 2 outs I am sending him to the plate. Actually I would let him bat regardless even if the plan is to take him out of the game pitching wise.

I would pinch hit for him honestly. He has been cruising though.

[bigredrobbo]

Triple for the cycle, for Christian!

[treego14]

Yell for Yelly!

[OnaBadger58]

Good base running by Pineapple there.

[MrTPlush]

I am not watching on TV so I am not aware of what may be going on in the bullpen, but if Peralta's spot in the line-up comes up with the bases empty and 2 outs I am sending him to the plate. Actually I would let him bat regardless even if the plan is to take him out of the game pitching wise.

I would pinch hit for him honestly. He has been cruising though.

 

I feel like from time to time we need to be a little more aggressive with our starter to save our premium arms. If we have a multi-run lead give Peralta at least one batter to get on base. Have someone ready right away though, which Counsell seems to rarely do.

[OnaBadger58]

I am not watching on TV so I am not aware of what may be going on in the bullpen, but if Peralta's spot in the line-up comes up with the bases empty and 2 outs I am sending him to the plate. Actually I would let him bat regardless even if the plan is to take him out of the game pitching wise.

I would pinch hit for him honestly. He has been cruising though.

 

I feel like from time to time we need to be a little more aggressive with our starter to save our premium arms. If we have a multi-run lead give Peralta at least one batter to get on base. Have someone ready right away though, which Counsell seems to rarely do.

Agreed with everything there. Freddy just scares me because he can lose control quickly which is exactly why CC needs to have the bullpen moving right now.

[dlk9s]

Lefty on the mound, bases loaded, Aguilar up. I feel movement down there.

 

EDIT: Bah. Shrinkage.

[topper09er]

Wow that 1-0 pitch to Aguilar was right down Wisconsin Avenue

[adambr2]

Bah. Swung at a Ball 4 RBI. Hopefully 4 will be enough today.

[MrTPlush]

Well four runs should be enough at this point. Any trouble and the big guns will just put out the flames. Would be HUGE to not use them though.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I did not have a lot of faith in Freddy going into today's game. I am very, very happy to be wrong. He's been sensational today.

[topper09er]

7-8-9 due up for the Reds, at least let Peralta start the 8th to face them, don't overthink this CC

[adambr2]

What an outing by Freddy. He needed that one.

[MrTPlush]

7-8-9 due up for the Reds, at least let Peralta start the 8th to face them, don't overthink this CC

 

95 pitches and he is into unchartered territory with his total innings this year. Lets just call it a day.

[OnaBadger58]

What an outing by Freddy. He needed that one.

Yep. Everybody needed that one.

[jonescm128]

12 hits and only 4 runs...we really need to start capitalizing when we have runners in scoring position

[MrTPlush]

Freddy Peralta's velocity seems to be getting a bit iffy. I know he likes to throw two different fastballs, but he seemed consistently around 89 today.

[stoutdude04]

Braun scorched that one too. Just tuning in and I see Braun lined out to left. Was it an actual lineout or more of a lazy liner?

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Taylor Williams coming in. Nice job today Freddy.

[topper09er]

Braun scorched that one too. Just tuning in and I see Braun lined out to left. Was it an actual lineout or more of a lazy liner?

 

He was out in front, the ball was off the end of the bat for a pretty lazy liner. His first 2B missed a HR by a few feet off the top of the wall

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Jorge Lopez with a nice start for the Royals today (5 IP, 1 ER). I was always a little disappointed they gave up on him as a starter. Definitely has the stuff to succeed there.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Come on Williams. Don't turn this into something.

 

Counsell better have the pen on standby.

[topper09er]

He wont use JJ in a tie game yesterday, but have him warming up with a 4 run lead 16 hours later.