2021-04-16: Pirates (Brubaker) at Brewers (Houser) [Brewers lose, 6-1 -- Bullpen struggles continue]

[adambr2]

Jace Peterson does not belong on an MLB 40 man roster.

[Soupbone]

Why is Hiura batting second?

[trwi7]

Just about the only way JBJ and Hiura can get on base.

[PinaMadness]

Is Brubaker BFFs with Contreras?

[adambr2]

Ugh. Nothing to show for it. That last pitch was right in the wheelhouse.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

That mask policy must not be all that strict.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Shaw didn't look comfy on the fastball. Hit a check swing foul on another FB down the middle.

 

They'll get to this guy, I think. Hope Houser stays sharp.

[FVBrewerFan]

Same reason guys like Suter can get away with a 60 mph fastball. If you're sitting on off speed pitches, that's what happens.

[homer]

Way to work out of it

[adambr2]

That was big to get out of it.

 

Houser has been extremely fortunate this season. Very shaky peripherals, but good results.

[mtrebs]

Sure hope the offense shows up. Have to win this series, but the Pirates always seem to give the Brewers fits.

[folly412]

Rock: You want to be patient. Brubaker can struggle to throw the breaking ball for strikes.

 

Andy Haines scouting report: Swing early and often!

 

[xisxisxis]

No Cain + No Yelich + No Wong = ST Split-squad lineup.

[yourout]

I know it's early but I still think the reds are the team to beat in the division.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Brubaker looks very good aside from 2 ABs in the third.

[Baldkin]

Sure hope the offense shows up. Have to win this series, but the Pirates always seem to give the Brewers fits.

 

I mean.... no?

The Pirates have had 4 winning seasons against the Brewers in the past 14 years. Two of those were 10-9.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

At least worrying about our pitcher having to bat is immaterial this year. He's our our 5th or 6th best hitter most nights.

[JET15]

What happened to Newman that he reached? ESPN play by play says Ground out to catcher but he's on with no outs

[folly412]

What happened to Newman that he reached? ESPN play by play says Ground out to catcher but he's on with no outs

 

Reviewed and overturned. Absurd call by the ump as he was safe and it wasn't at all close.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Oy.

[adambr2]

Another gem of an appearance for Suter.

[Bulldogboy]

Suter is a guy who should not be put in the positions he is being put in imo. Counsell has to be a bit more creative.

[BruisedCrew]

Bad week for Suter. A blown save/loss and a “put it out of reach”.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

I think is exactly the situation for Suter. High leverage, need an out, close game, need multiple innings. Just gave up the hit.

[adambr2]

Suter is a guy who should not be put in the positions he is being put in imo. Counsell has to be a bit more creative.

 

Don't know who else he should have used there. It's just not a deep pen by any stretch.