2021-05-18: Brewers (Woodruff) at Royals (Bubic) [Brewers lose, 2-0 -- Another good starting pitching performance goes to waste]

[DHonks]

why was Reyes so far inside the bag when the throw was perfect? if he's standing where he should have been, it's an easy slap tag

[BruisedCrew]

They need to cut their losses on Hiura a month ago while he still has some "former top prospect" value and the league hasn't yet figured out that he can't play. He's looking like a bust.

 

Agree 100%. He was billed as a pure hitter so it is really sad to see him just swing through fastballs down the middle.

 

I think the league figured out at least as early as everyone in this board that Hiura was looking like a bust.

[roadcrew3]

Good times if Woodruff is now tanked for this whole game because of starting and then delaying in the 2nd.

 

Now this is hypothetical, since it never seems to happen in a Woodruff start, but wouldn't an extra 20 minutes be similar to sitting in the dugout during a big inning for the offense?

 

Was thinking this too. I imagine if the delay lasted much longer then maybe they shut him down and start him on "short rest" on Friday

[adambr2]

Good times if Woodruff is now tanked for this whole game because of starting and then delaying in the 2nd.

 

Now this is hypothetical, since it never seems to happen in a Woodruff start, but wouldn't an extra 20 minutes be similar to sitting in the dugout during a big inning for the offense?

 

Was thinking this too. I imagine if the delay lasted much longer then maybe they shut him down and start him on "short rest" on Friday

 

Short delay yeah no problem. I was wondering at the time if it'd be a long one. Just watching on GameDay.

[DHonks]

They need to cut their losses on Hiura a month ago while he still has some "former top prospect" value and the league hasn't yet figured out that he can't play. He's looking like a bust.

 

Agree 100%. He was billed as a pure hitter so it is really sad to see him just swing through fastballs down the middle.

 

I think the league figured out at least as early as everyone in this board that Hiura was looking like a bust.

 

The same thing was said of Woodruff, Peralta, and Burnes. Give the kid time before you label someone a bust. He came out hot. Teams figured out that his weakness is the fastball at the top of the zone (bad combo that he can't touch it, and it's called a strike consistently these days). Now he needs to adjust.

[magnoliacrew]

I think Urias making a throw has become the most stressful part of games these days.

[trwi7]

The same thing was said of Woodruff, Peralta, and Burnes. Give the kid time before you label someone a bust. He came out hot. Teams figured out that his weakness is the fastball at the top of the zone (bad combo that he can't touch it, and it's called a strike consistently these days). Now he needs to adjust.

 

If only that was his only weakness. There's also fastballs down the middle, breaking balls anywhere but especially low and away. You know, pitches.

[homer]

OH man, Bill...stop talking about EV like you know what you're talking about.

[Simba2020]

The same thing was said of Woodruff, Peralta, and Burnes. Give the kid time before you label someone a bust. He came out hot. Teams figured out that his weakness is the fastball at the top of the zone (bad combo that he can't touch it, and it's called a strike consistently these days). Now he needs to adjust.

 

If only that was his only weakness. There's also fastballs down the middle, breaking balls anywhere but especially low and away. You know, pitches.

I suspect Hiura will be recalled sooner rather than later. And while the 6-19 he is thus far with several doubles in the minors is encouraging, he has now struck out 8 times. I just don't think he can realistically expect to hit major league pitching without a major overhaul. And he has to be willing to do that and I'm not convinced he ever will.

[roadcrew3]

Cain can't buy a hit...

 

Also, I always cringe watching players lunge for the bag like that, especially Cain. Just an injury waiting to happen

[BruisedCrew]

Yelich’s body language and demeanor are not great.

[roadcrew3]

Yelich’s body language and demeanor are not great.

 

To be fair I think he always has an awkward look to him when he walks away after striking out

[yourout]

At what point does good pitching actually become recognized as bad hitting?

[Jopal78]

This is the 163rd big league game for Urias. .209/.316/.365 and shaky D leaves a lot to be desired

[SomewhereInTime]

God forbid you make the simple decision of having your 9 hitter bunt

[yourout]

This is the 163rd big league game for Urias. .209/.316/.365 and shaky D leaves a lot to be desired

He has a little better eye at the plate but he has the same front foot problem that 2/3 of the Brewer hitters do

[tmwiese55]

Been watching the NBA games, glad to see I've missed literally nothing in this game. Pretty standard this year outside of last Sunday.

 

Man Woodruff is a machine these days though.

[Eye Black]

This is the 163rd big league game for Urias. .209/.316/.365 and shaky D leaves a lot to be desired

163 games spanning over 4 seasons. Lets see what he does over the course of a full season of regular playing time.

[Eye Black]

When we get to the 7th inning deadlocked in a 0-0 tie it sort of feels like a 3 inning mini-game. Glad they are now into the bullpen at least.

[wibadgers23]

When was the last time the Brewers scored more than one run for Woodruff? Or even one run?

[yourout]

A strike call like that should land you in umpire jail.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

I have seen some awful strike 3 calls, but....wow. That was not close on two axes...

[JET15]

Been watching the NBA games, glad to see I've missed literally nothing in this game. Pretty standard this year outside of last Sunday.

 

Man Woodruff is a machine these days though.

 

I've been watching NHL games on one TV and Brewer with sound off on the other

[Eye Black]

What an absolutely terrible strike three call to Yelich. Baseball is already struggling with offense plummeting, and now umpires are going to give pitchers 3-4 inches off the plate.

[adambr2]

Yelich’s body language and demeanor are not great.

 

Mark Attanasio's demeanor and body language are not going to be great when he has to sign Yelich's checks in 3 or 4 years.