2019-09-14: Brewers (Lyles) at Cardinals (Flaherty) [Brewers win, 5-2]

[adambr2]

I don't want to overstate the important of finding a way to win this game, but it would be huge on several fronts:

 

1) Obviously WC race, stay 1 back and don't get too far behind, then the absolute worst you can end up after this unfavorable series and the Cubs' favorable series is 2 back. You're also starting to put some heat on the Nats at 2.5 back, so a possible backup option comes into play.

 

2) Division race, suddenly you're 4 back again. Not insurmountable. 6 back with 14 to play, yeah it's probably over.

 

3) Even if you don't WIN the division, it's important to keep it close. Want the Cardinals having something to play for up to the very end. We wanted the Cubs to lose of course, but them inching closer to the Cardinals with 7 games remaining against them is not necessarily a bad thing.

 

Tie game, got to find a way to win this one today.

[Pugger]

Grandal sure gets his walks...

[yourout]

The Cards are going to be a dangerous team in the playoffs.

That pitching staff is good enough to keep them in games against anyone.

[adambr2]

Come on Braun...make it happen...

[TURBO]

It seems like Moose is one of the few hitters that actually tries on occasion to beat the shift.

[Pugger]

Mooose.

[Pugger]

The Cards are going to be a dangerous team in the playoffs.

That pitching staff is good enough to keep them in games against anyone.

 

I still think the Dodgers are the team to beat in the NL.

[Pugger]

Come on Braun.

[yourout]

The Cards are going to be a dangerous team in the playoffs.

That pitching staff is good enough to keep them in games against anyone.

 

I still think the Dodgers are the team to beat in the NL.

 

I agree.... But the one team in the NL that could give them a run is the Cards.

[adambr2]

Thames, if you're ever going to have a good AB against Flaherty, now is the time.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Great AB from Brauny. They have to be close to chasing this guy.

[adambr2]

I will take that. Much better than a strikeout.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I will take that. Much better than a strikeout.

 

Yep, quality out and station to station baseball. Who are these guys?

[Pugger]

The lead??? OMG.

[adambr2]

Really was hoping Cain was going to be able to add to it.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Are they letting Lyles come out for the 6th?

 

Edit: Yep

[Pugger]

What happened with Cain? Our Sling Box is screwing up.

[MrTPlush]

Most earned runs since nearly June.

 

He has surrendered 6 runs to the Brewers since the start of August. EVERY start not against the Brewers in that span just ONE RUN given up. To get those same 6 runs given up you would have to add up his previous 11 starts against other teams.

[TURBO]

I'm not sure how to act with a starter still in the game in the 6th inning...Did CC forget what inning it is?

[Pugger]

I'm not sure how to act with a starter still in the game in the 6th inning...Did CC forget what inning it is?

 

[adambr2]

Are they letting Lyles come out for the 6th?

 

Edit: Yep

 

If you can get a full 6 out of him I think you have to call it a night and be thrilled with it.

 

Obviously Hader is in the plans tonight, but the Cardinals have almost exclusively righties in the lineup, so Pomeranz, Suter, Claudio may not be great matchups. Pick 2 of Guerra, Peralta, Black, Jackson.

[markedman5]

Standing ovation for Lyles.. .....again!

[TURBO]

Is Lyles a free agent after this season?

[Brew crew 92]

Keep going with Lyles. He can throw 105. He did it for Pittsburgh.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Standing ovation for Lyles.. .....again!

 

Really a clutch outing tonight exactly when they needed it. I don't think it's too out of line to say that Lyles has been dang near this team's MVP since August.