2018-09-07: Giants (Holland) at Brewers (Anderson) 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 4-2]

[Eye Black]

 

Link: Brewers Game Notes

[jerichoholicninja]

Have the Brewers had an unusual number of off days in the middle of home stands this year? It seems like that had always been a rarity before but I know it's happened a few times this year.

[Greenleaf1]

My guess:

 

1. Cain CF

2. Yelich RF

3. Aguilar 1B

4. Braun LF

5. Schoop 2B

6. Shaw 3B

7. Perez SS

8. Pina C

9. Anderson P

 

Kratz started the last 3 games, Arcia never starts when Anderson is pitching (not as many ground balls), and Moustakas is 1-8 lifetime against Holland, so this is my rationale.

[KeithStone53151]

Holland has had 1 start of giving up more than 3 runs in the last 3 months. It seems it would be a rarity if we were able to get to him today. For lineup I suspect we'll see Cain, Yelich, Aguilar, Braun, Moustakas, Schoop, Shaw, Pina, P. I would probably adjust the 3-7 spots to be Braun, Shaw, Aguilar, Moose, Schoop if I could...stagger the lefties and slide Aguilar to a more appropriate spot. I doubt that actually happens though.

 

One stat of note, Manny Pina has an 1.120 OPS over the last 30 days. He hasn't played a ton, but when he's played...he's hit. Not sure why Kratz is starting more than him, especially considering Pina is by far the superior defender.

[KeithStone53151]

My guess:

 

1. Cain CF

2. Yelich RF

3. Aguilar 1B

4. Braun LF

5. Schoop 2B

6. Shaw 3B

7. Perez SS

8. Pina C

9. Anderson P

 

Kratz started the last 3 games, Arcia never starts when Anderson is pitching (not as many ground balls), and Moustakas is 1-8 lifetime against Holland, so this is my rationale.

 

I could get on board with this, though I'm a touch concerned by Moose getting such little playing time over the last few days. Would be nice to keep his AB's more regular. Shaw has had the same issue. But I also see Holland has a 791 OPS allowed vs RHB and 463 OPS against LHB on the season. Those are some wild splits. Load up the RHB.

[pacopete4]

Those are some wild splits. Load up the RHB.

 

[sarcasm]Perfect. Sit Yelich.[/sarcasm]

[KeithStone53151]

Those are some wild splits. Load up the RHB.

 

[sarcasm]Perfect. Sit Yelich.[/sarcasm]

 

Nah, just have him hit RH.

[pacopete4]

Per @CraigCoshun

Stopped into Verona Pizza Ranch for lunch and I gotta tell you, LOVE their Tuscan Roma pizza! If you don’t see your favorite pizza on the buffet, just let a team member know and they’ll make it and bring you the first slices! To enjoy Buffet YOUR Way, it’s #pizzaranchforthewin!

[Devinep]

Per @CraigCoshun

Stopped into Verona Pizza Ranch for lunch and I gotta tell you, LOVE their Tuscan Roma pizza! If you don’t see your favorite pizza on the buffet, just let a team member know and they’ll make it and bring you the first slices! To enjoy Buffet YOUR Way, it’s #pizzaranchforthewin!

[tmwiese55]

Per @CraigCoshun

Stopped into Verona Pizza Ranch for lunch and I gotta tell you, LOVE their Tuscan Roma pizza! If you don’t see your favorite pizza on the buffet, just let a team member know and they’ll make it and bring you the first slices! To enjoy Buffet YOUR Way, it’s #pizzaranchforthewin!

 

Any update on the Chocolate Cactus Bread or whatever from that commercial that's been played a million times?

[wibadgers23]

Didn't even realize Posey is out for the season and of course McCutchen was traded earlier so this is a Giants offense that is not very good. Should be able to take at least 2 of 3 and make it 6 series victories in a row.

[KeithStone53151]

Didn't even realize Posey is out for the season and of course McCutchen was traded earlier so this is a Giants offense that is not very good. Should be able to take at least 2 of 3 and make it 6 series victories in a row.

 

All 3. In my opinion, this giants team is the weakest opponent we have. If we are going to get a sweep down the stretch, it's this series. The matchup on Sunday against Bumgarner is obviously tough, let's take it game by game though.

[FVBrewerFan]

Any update on the Chocolate Cactus Bread or whatever from that commercial that's been played a million times?

 

Not verified, but I believe Gruber has a class action, cactus getting stuck in people's tongues. If they win, free trip to see Tubie in the Dells.

[TURBO]

Not verified, but I believe Gruber has a class action, cactus getting stuck in people's tongues. If they win, free trip to see Tubie in the Dells.

 

 

...and a free 6 pack of SOL.

 

UGH!

[82brewcrew82]

Didn't even realize Posey is out for the season and of course McCutchen was traded earlier so this is a Giants offense that is not very good. Should be able to take at least 2 of 3 and make it 6 series victories in a row.

 

All 3. In my opinion, this giants team is the weakest opponent we have. If we are going to get a sweep down the stretch, it's this series. The matchup on Sunday against Bumgarner is obviously tough, let's take it game by game though.

That Detroit lineup is pretty awful.

[hurricanecrush]

Wasn’t sure where to put this.

 

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2018/09/07/frustration-over-reaction-off-day-boils-over-christian-yelich/1221972002/

[KeithStone53151]

Didn't even realize Posey is out for the season and of course McCutchen was traded earlier so this is a Giants offense that is not very good. Should be able to take at least 2 of 3 and make it 6 series victories in a row.

 

All 3. In my opinion, this giants team is the weakest opponent we have. If we are going to get a sweep down the stretch, it's this series. The matchup on Sunday against Bumgarner is obviously tough, let's take it game by game though.

That Detroit lineup is pretty awful.

 

That's fair, the Tigers have young up and coming players though. No crazy good prospects, but still young...trying to crack the 2019 roster. The giants have more veterans, much more likely to coast the last month at this point. There's definitely an argument to be made for the Tigers though.

[folly412]

My guess:

 

1. Cain CF

2. Yelich RF

3. Aguilar 1B

4. Braun LF

5. Schoop 2B

6. Shaw 3B

7. Perez SS

8. Pina C

9. Anderson P

 

Kratz started the last 3 games, Arcia never starts when Anderson is pitching (not as many ground balls), and Moustakas is 1-8 lifetime against Holland, so this is my rationale.

 

[PinaMadness]

Not a good time to have the defense start circling the drain.

[jason21nl]

Starting to hold my breath every time Shaw throws a ball

[jason21nl]

Atta boy Brauny!!

[82brewcrew82]

Starting to hold my breath every time Shaw throws a ball

That seems unnecessary.

[pacopete4]

#RyanBraunForever

[KeithStone53151]

Oh man, you could tell by the sound it was gone. I was about to comment how good a job Holland was doing painting the inside corner against RHB. That's what happens when you miss the inside corner to the middle...and only throw 90. Easy stuff.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Cubs nats tonight is either going to be a very late start or called due to storms...rain also in the forecast both Saturday and Sunday - would be very nice for them to have a looong weekend there before flying home to face the brewers monday. A cancelled game tonight means Lester won't be facing the brewers, and would most likely force them to have one of those games be a bullpen game or chatwood start (if he is healthy).

 

Hoping mlb doesn't cancel one of their games with the stipulation of it being made up if necessary at the end of the season - keep them having to grind