2021-04-17: Pirates (Cahill) at Brewers (Anderson) [Brewers win, 7-1 -- Offense explodes early; Anderson goes 7.0 IP allowing 0 ER while scattering 6 H & 1 BB]

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Brett Anderson: Batter (Pirates) vs Pitching Stats

 

Trevor Cahill: Batter (Brewers) vs Pitching Stats

 

 

Statcast Game Preview for Pirates-Brewers

 

Statcast Game Feed for Pirates-Brewers

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It seems like Trevor Cahill has been around forever (made his major league debut in April of 2009), but he just turned 33-years old in March. He had a solid season for the Giants last year, beginning the season in the rotation and moving to the bullpen after six starts. Between last year and this season he hasn’t gone deep into games. Last year his season high for pitches was 88 (5.1 IP), but his second highest was 68 pitches. This year he’s gone a bit deeper at 73 pitches (4.0 IP) and 82 pitches (5.0 IP) in his first two starts for the Pirates.

 

Here’s hoping the Brewers offense can get some quality at bats that drive up the pitch count early.

 

Regarding the bullpen, the Brewers relievers have now allowed 39 hits, 25 walks, 7 hit batters, 28 runs (25 earned) while striking out 48 in 46.1 innings pitched. In terms of bullpen ERA (4.86) they rank 6th worst, but only one NL team has been worse (Rockies). If you’re looking for a silver lining the total number of hits allowed actually isn’t that terrible, it’s really been the walks and HBPs that need to improve the most.

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Unfortunately Christian Yelich is once again absent from the lineup.

[pacopete4]

That contract is going to be something, isn’t it?

[BruisedCrew]

Same lineup as last night. Can only hope for better results, but can’t expect it with so many holes.

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In case you thought the home plate ump was worse than usual last night rest assured you weren’t just imagining it. This is one of the worst Ump Scorecards of the year so far (missed a ton of pitches at the bottom of the zone)...

 

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Unfortunately Christian Yelich is once again absent from the lineup.

 

Awesome roster efficiency, Brewers.

 

Also, Craig Counsell sure does love himself some Jace Peterson. I figured Robertson would be getting much more playing time with Wong out, but seems that Peterson is the #1 option there.

[treego14]

Where is Dee Strange-Gordon?

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Craig Counsell says Christian Yelich is going to the 10-day IL.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Craig Counsell says Christian Yelich is going to the 10-day IL.

 

Wonder who gets the call? Are they going to activate Fisher of Notttingham off the IL? Call up Ray? Bring up a pitcher?

[pacopete4]

Braun or bust.

[umphrey]

Jace Peterson public enemy #1

[Simba2020]

I just see Yelich having consistent back issues from now on. He missed games in 2018 and 2019 for sure because of the back and it might not be chronic yet but as he ages.....

[PinaMadness]

In case you thought the home plate ump was worse than usual last night rest assured you weren’t just imagining it. This is one of the worst Ump Scorecards of the year so far (missed a ton of pitches at the bottom of the zone)...

 

These need to be posted daily.

[TURBO]

More Jace Peterson?

 

Sick of this show already.

 

CC can't stop himeslf.

 

Every year he has a guy that he just has to play no matter what.

 

Peterson is the 2021 version I guess.

[pacopete4]

I’d take Arcia back if it meant no more Jace Peterson.

[JET15]

Yardley has been recalled

 

[adambr2]

Someone like Brad Miller, who is not a fantastic player but can hit (103 career OPS+), and is versatile, got 3.5M in this market for 2021.

 

Why don't we fill out our bench with players like that? Why does it always need to be someone named Scrappy Nostick in the lineup every day every time we have injuries?

[djoctagone]

anyone else not getting either team's feed via mlb.tv?

[adambr2]

Yardley has been recalled

 

 

Weird move. I think we have plenty of mop up guys in the pen already.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Someone like Brad Miller, who is not a fantastic player but can hit (103 career OPS+), and is versatile, got 3.5M in this market for 2021.

 

Why don't we fill out our bench with players like that? Why does it always need to be someone named Scrappy Nostick in the lineup every day every time we have injuries?

 

To be fair, they took that approach last year with guys like Sogard, and it was pretty much a failure.

[JET15]

anyone else not getting either team's feed via mlb.tv?

 

Its on now

[trwi7]

This umpire is awful lmao. Two pitches by Anderson that weren't even close called strikes.

[adambr2]

Someone like Brad Miller, who is not a fantastic player but can hit (103 career OPS+), and is versatile, got 3.5M in this market for 2021.

 

Why don't we fill out our bench with players like that? Why does it always need to be someone named Scrappy Nostick in the lineup every day every time we have injuries?

 

To be fair, they took that approach last year with guys like Sogard, and it was pretty much a failure.

 

I mean, sort of, but some of those guys were signed even to start. And Miller is a far better hitter than Sogard ever has been.

[Simba2020]

Someone like Brad Miller, who is not a fantastic player but can hit (103 career OPS+), and is versatile, got 3.5M in this market for 2021.

 

Why don't we fill out our bench with players like that? Why does it always need to be someone named Scrappy Nostick in the lineup every day every time we have injuries?

Sometimes I think Counsell plays these guys over and over again hoping that one will someday break his record for consecutive hitless ABs.