2018-10-16 (NLCS Game #4): Brewers (González) at Dodgers (Hill) 8:09 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 2-1 -- 13 Innings]

[homer]

My only prediction is that Pina goes yard.

[SRB]

Sorry Rich, but I'm pouring blister juice on my voodoo doll right now

[homer]

I also predict that the board will have a spirited discussion about at least one pitching move the Brewers make.

[MrTPlush]

MLB GameDay has Rich Hill as a “UHP”. I think that means he is throwing underhand today. If we rock him take note of GameDay predicting it.

[owbc]

Looks and sounds like a funeral there

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I also predict that the board will have a spirited discussion about at least one pitching move the Brewers make.

 

Probably a very safe bet. Like Alabama winning outright.

[SRB]

I also predict that the board will have a spirited discussion about at least one pitching move the Brewers make.

 

[sarcasm]That's going to be a tough one with the Gio Gonzalez CG shutout[/sarcasm]

[sdcheezhd]

This is Schoops chance to prove he is worth $10M next year. I can’t see the Brewers playing that if he isn’t a difference maker.

 

As far as I'm concerned, his slam off Bumgarner to give the Brewers that win against the Giants made the trade worthwhile, seeming that one game would have put us in the Wild Card round. Ortiz could develop into something, but I wouldn't say the chances are super high. Carmona is basically a shot in the dark, and Villar was a throw-in.

 

Anything he does now is justification for bringing him back next year. He's got an All Star past and has shown the offensive ability to carry a team on his back. It's time to see it.

 

Come on...you have to know it is silly to use one positive play to draw a conclusion, and ignore all other outcomes. That was +1 one game and minus 10 in the other. Yes I am exaggerating, but you get the point.

 

That is just completely wrong justification. Now pointing to his past...knock yourself out.

 

He essentially won the last game against the Padres too until Knebel melted down.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Hill looks like he is in agony.

[phnxcrew]

man our hitting numbers can only improve after three games. Lots of ugly numbers aside from Kraatz/arcia/pina

[Eye Black]

Not exactly the start I was envisioning for the offense.

[pacopete4]

Man, I miss good Cain.

[jason21nl]

I absolutely hate watching Rich Hill pitch.

[MoreTrife]

Hill to me is like Quintana, NO IDEA why he is even halfway decent. Stuff looks like garbage fried trash in a manure pile.

[adambr2]

Apparently "make Hill work" was not part of the plan tonight. Yelich needs to snap out of it, too.

[pacopete4]

Man, I miss good Cain.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Well, that was quick. Would like to see a little more patience from the offense.

[yfinn6]

Braun had a great pitch to hit and just missed it.

[Greenleaf1]

Kind of amazing the Brewers have done what they've done in this postseason given the relatively weak performances from Cain and Yelich. They've obviously had their moments but I would've thought they would both have to stay hot for us to make it this far.

 

Now imagine if they suddenly get hot.

[pacopete4]

Why would a pitcher need to wear a mouth guard?

[buckybrewer232]

Offense's plan is obviously to swing away early against Hill..

[homer]

Well, that was quick. Would like to see a little more patience from the offense.

 

I am guessing the scouting report says to attack Hill early in the count as you are more likely to see a good pitch. We'll see if that trend continues.

[Oxy]

Anybody warming in the pen to start the game?

[WinkelsasVsSoriano]

All three swung at the first pitch. I wonder if they were seeing something in previous appearances? Either way, it did not work this time. K, weak groundout, easy flyball.

Also, playoff Cain just seems different from regular season Cain. I don't know if it's because he's attacking the first pitch more often or what, but it just seems strange. We really need him and Yelich to get on track. At least Yeli has been able to get on base with walks, but since the first game against Colorado, he hasn't had a lot of solid contact. Still, go Crew! And don't walk the leadoff guy, Gio. Please?

[PinaMadness]

Gio wasting no time falling behind in the count.