2021-06-21: Brewers (Anderson) at Diamondbacks (Kelly) [Brewers lose, 5-1 -- Anderson exits with an injury; Dbacks snap 17-game losing streak]

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Brett Anderson: Batter (Diamondbacks) vs Pitching Stats

 

Merrill Kelly: Batter (Brewers) vs Pitching Stats

 

 

Statcast Game Preview for Diamondbacks-Brewers

 

Statcast Game Feed for Diamondbacks-Brewers

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The Diamondbacks enter today’s game on a 17-game losing streak. If they lose tonight they’ll be just the 15th team since 1900 to lose at least 18 in row. The longest losing streaks since 1900 is 23 by the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies.

[MrTPlush]

The D Backs have only won 6 times since the start of May, they also had a 13 game losing streak in May, and their only win this month was June 1st.

 

I don't think it is even possible to play worse than the D Backs have the past few months.

[Jopal78]

The D Backs have only won 6 times since the start of May, they also had a 13 game losing streak in May, and their only win this month was June 1st.

 

I don't think it is even possible to play worse than the D Backs have the past few months.

 

I think there was some talent there to avoid being a historically bad team, but they're 2-16 in one run games and have four starting pitchers on the IL and two every day hitters.

[folly412]

RHP Jake Cousins selected from Triple-A Nashville.

 

RHP Zack Godley designated for assignment.

 

Cousins is a 26 year old who will be making his MLB debut. 9 innings of AA and 8.2 innings of AAA under his belt (all in the past seven weeks), but solid numbers. Jake Cousins is the cousin of Kirk Cousins and the cousins share the last name of Cousins.

 

https://www.milb.com/player/jake-cousins-664776

[BruisedCrew]

The Diamondbacks enter today’s game on a 17-game losing streak. If they lose tonight they’ll be just the 15th team since 1900 to lose at least 18 in row. The longest losing streaks since 1900 is 23 by the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies.

 

As a 9 year old I was at a Sunday doubleheader at County Stadium in which the Phillies lost their 23rd straight and then broke the streak by beating the Braves in the second game.

[BruisedCrew]

The D Backs have only won 6 times since the start of May, they also had a 13 game losing streak in May, and their only win this month was June 1st.

 

I don't think it is even possible to play worse than the D Backs have the past few months.

 

They have lost a couple of games lately in which they blew big early leads. Then yesterday they had a big comeback against the Dodgers that fell just short.

[BruisedCrew]

I still disagree with batting the slow footed Vogelbach second instead of Urias, who gets on base as often, or a little more often, and is much faster.

[pacopete4]

They wanted to go R-L-R to stsrt the year so Yelich in the 3 made sense. Now that his power is zapped and he’s getting on base, get him up top and let guys drive him home.

[magnoliacrew]

Brewers (40-32) .213/.302/.367/.669 290R/499H/98D/ 8T/ 83HR/268BB/703K

D'Backs (20-53).231/.303/.373/.676 309R/575H/127D/15T/66HR/236BB/660K

 

Obviously, the pitching is a factor, but the power of HRs is apparent in these stat lines. Other than walks, it is the only place we have the batting advantage. HRs make up all the difference.

[timpep]

Brewers (40-32) .213/.302/.367/.669 290R/499H/98D/ 8T/ 83HR/268BB/703K

D'Backs (20-53).231/.303/.373/.676 309R/575H/127D/15T/66HR/236BB/660K

 

Obviously, the pitching is a factor, but the power of HRs is apparent in these stat lines. Other than walks, it is the only place we have the batting advantage. HRs make up all the difference.

 

Going by your numbers it looks like the dBacks have scored 19 more runs so I'm not sure the HRs actually do make up all the difference.

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Wong turned on that one in a hurry, goodness. Thought it was gone initially... just missed.

[adambr2]

I love a good piece of 2 out hitting. Good job by Avi not letting the leadoff double go for naught.

[magnoliacrew]

Again, obviously pitching and run prevention is a factor, but the Brewers are 33-18 when hitting a HR.

[AKCheesehead]

Out of curiosity I decided to check ticket prices to Diamondbacks games on stubhub. Not cheap whatsoever from what I could tell. Lol good luck selling those tickets.

[magnoliacrew]

I know that JBJ is supposed to be a slow starter... but at what point does he start producing?

[adambr2]

That was ugly.

[BruisedCrew]

Again, obviously pitching and run prevention is a factor, but the Brewers are 33-18 when hitting a HR.

 

When you get good pitching a HR or 2 may be all it takes to win.

 

Runs are runs no matter how they come, and the DBacks statistically have a better offense than the Brewers.

 

The Brewers weak offense and Anderson on the mound may just be the formula the DBacks need to break their streak.

[adambr2]

Horrible 0-2 pitch from Anderson.

[jason21nl]

Throwing BP up there

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Brett Anderson is just so hittable. Need to figure out how to get out of this without being down 3+ by the end of the inning.

[jason21nl]

What a horrible send

[magnoliacrew]

Again, obviously pitching and run prevention is a factor, but the Brewers are 33-18 when hitting a HR.

 

When you get good pitching a HR or 2 may be all it takes to win.

 

Runs are runs no matter how they come, and the DBacks statistically have a better offense than the Brewers.

 

The Brewers weak offense and Anderson on the mound may just be the formula the DBacks need to break their streak.

 

Yes, that is my point although I could have said it more clearly. We are statistically worse in every category (except walks) yet have 20 more wins. Essentially our chances of winning are based on assuming pitching is above average and we hit HRs.

[Jopal78]

Brett Anderson is just so hittable. Need to figure out how to get out of this without being down 3+ by the end of the inning.

 

No surprise, he’s trying to pitch hurt as he looked weird lumbering to first base when he hit.

[ReverendBrewmeister]

Going to need the long relievers tonight with Anderson exiting early.