2021-04-04: Twins (Pineda) at Brewers (Houser) [Brewers lose, 8-2]

[BruisedCrew]

That silly challenge immediately cost them a runner in scoring position.

[pacopete4]

Safe. Lol

[wildcat83]

That seemed like a useless challenge.

 

Lol, looks twice as bad now.

[Eye Black]

I don’t think anybody is worried about a 1-1 or 1-2 record. But when your two most valuable hitters are coming off dismal seasons, and then pick up right where they left off striking out in half of their ABs, you have to wonder if this season is going to be more of the same.

Trust me, I’m not trying to tell anyone else how worried they should or shouldn’t be. I’m not close to worried about Yelich yet (a little closer to worried about Keston), but if you are then I certainly understand the reason for concern.

[yfinn6]

Man, Pineda really grew a belly. I don't ever remember him being this chunky.

[pacopete4]

Going to get real interesting if Yelich does struggle this season. It will make you wonder if he really was cheating. So far, he does not look good.

[markedman5]

Houser settling in a little bit

 

Good 2 strike curveball to Sano for the K

[Eye Black]

Reds just went up 10-1 on the Cardinals. I enjoy seeing the Cardinals get pummeled.

[BruisedCrew]

One earned run in 2 1/2 games from the “improved” Brewers offense.

[stoutdude04]

Going to get real interesting if Yelich does struggle this season. It will make you wonder if he really was cheating. So far, he does not look good.

 

I am not saying he looks good, but to me, the at bats look better than last year.

[umphrey]

One earned run in 2 1/2 games from the “improved” Brewers offense.

 

26 of 28 in offense entering today, it looks like they are on track to finish the day 27 of 28

[adambr2]

I kept thinking "dead ball it'll die at the track dead ball it'll die at the track" and of course for us it doesn't.

[BruisedCrew]

One run seems like a huge deficit these days.

[Eye Black]

One earned run in 2 1/2 games from the “improved” Brewers offense.

 

26 of 28 in offense entering today, it looks like they are on track to finish the day 27 of 28

Ok, I re-read this a few times trying to understand. What does 26 of 28 refer to?

[umphrey]

One earned run in 2 1/2 games from the “improved” Brewers offense.

 

26 of 28 in offense entering today, it looks like they are on track to finish the day 27 of 28

Ok, I re-read this a few times trying to understand. What does 26 of 28 refer to?

 

26th place out of 28 teams which have played games

[BruisedCrew]

Going to get real interesting if Yelich does struggle this season. It will make you wonder if he really was cheating. So far, he does not look good.

 

I am not saying he looks good, but to me, the at bats look better than last year.

 

In what way? How much better can you look striking and and dribbling a ball 10 feet in front of the plate.

[timpep]

One earned run in 2 1/2 games from the “improved” Brewers offense.

 

26 of 28 in offense entering today, it looks like they are on track to finish the day 27 of 28

Ok, I re-read this a few times trying to understand. What does 26 of 28 refer to?

Maybe he's a purist and doesn't count the last 2 expansion teams or something.

[BruisedCrew]

He isn’t counting the Mets and Nationals, who haven’t played yet.

[Yolk]

Hiura is not a major league caliber player anymore. Especially since he has no other redeeming qualities to make up for his 30 hit tool other than his power, which is not as impactful at 1B.

[Simba2020]

If Hiura's struggles continue, and I expect them to, do we option him out once the minor leagues get going? And if so, can McKinney become the every day 1B against righties? He has played there briefly in the major leagues but don't know if it's a viable option. Vogelbach is not an option whatsoever in my opinion.

[sauveb]

I predict that as soon as the minor leagues start playing, Hiura will be in AAA.

[BruisedCrew]

Garcia is another one who seems to be out to prove that 2020 was not a fluke.

 

The middle of the order lets a struggling starter off the hook.

[adambr2]

Berrios, Pineda, makes no difference. We can't hit.

[brewcrewdue80]

I thought 2nd or 3rd time through an order was supposed to be tougher? Arcia, Hiura, Garcia 3ks 5th inning and Pineda has 5 total now?

[BruisedCrew]

Hiura’s defense still hurts the team.