2021-06-30: Cubs (Arrieta) at Brewers (Ashby) [Brewers win, 15-7 -- Cubs score 7 in 1st inning; Crew responds with 15 unanswered]

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Aaron Ashby: Minor League Stats

 

Jake Arrieta: Batter (Brewers) vs Pitching Stats

 

 

Statcast Game Preview for Cubs-Brewers

 

Statcast Game Feed for Cubs-Brewers

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Aaron Ashby gets the start which will mark his major league debut. Ashby is only expected to go a couple of innings in what is expected to be a bullpen day for the Crew.

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[PeaveyFury]

In my own personal 'admit your mistakes' moment, as someone who thought the Brewers might/should sign Arrieta a few years back, I'm sure glad they didn't. He was pretty good his first year in Philly, but pretty mediocre at best the last two, all while making gobs of money. Now, he's really not good at all anymore....

[ThisIsMyCrew]

In my own personal 'admit your mistakes' moment, as someone who thought the Brewers might/should sign Arrieta a few years back, I'm sure glad they didn't. He was pretty good his first year in Philly, but pretty mediocre at best the last two, all while making gobs of money. Now, he's really not good at all anymore....

 

Let’s hope this trend continues! Keep finding ways to win!

[Jopal78]

In my own personal 'admit your mistakes' moment, as someone who thought the Brewers might/should sign Arrieta a few years back, I'm sure glad they didn't. He was pretty good his first year in Philly, but pretty mediocre at best the last two, all while making gobs of money. Now, he's really not good at all anymore....

 

His second year in Philadelphia he wasn't any good and ended up needing elbow surgery in August. His control and strike out ability are pretty much still at his career averages, however he gives up more hits now and substantially more homeruns (including a whopping 10 homeruns in 42 innings on the road this year).

[Pugger]

Why did CC not start Burnes today? Is he okay?

[brooks_quichenick]

Why did CC not start Burnes today? Is he okay?

 

It's not his day to pitch based on the schedule they've been using.

[CheezWizHed]

I thought I heard on the broadcast the other night that they were just sticking with the 6 man rotation for innings limiting purposes.

[Underachiever]

If you go to the game today, please report on Chorizo in the sausage race. I root for Chorizo every time, and his effort and results have been garbage in the games I have gone to. Unacceptable, and if it continues, I expect them to call up a Chicken sausage soon. Would even consider Impossible meat at this point.

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Based on the 6-man rotation they seem committed to during this stretch without any off days this appears to be how things currently line up heading into the All Star break…

 

July 1 (@ Pirates): Burnes

July 2 (@ Pirates): Houser

July 3 (@ Pirates): Lauer

July 4 (@Pirates): Peralta

July 5 (@ Mets): Woodruff

July 6 (@ Mets): Anderson/Bullpen

July 7 (@ Mets): Burnes

July 8 (Reds): Houser

July 9 (Reds): Lauer

July 10 (Reds): Peralta

July 11 (Reds): Woodruff

 

July 13 (All Star Game)

 

They have a lot of off days in three weeks after the All Star break, so it should give them a chance to reset the rotation somewhat.

[wildcat83]

Need an Ashby jersey to match my Jordy jersey....

[Underachiever]

Based on the 6-man rotation they seem committed to during this stretch without any off days this appears to be how things currently line up heading into the All Star break…

 

July 1 (@ Pirates): Burnes

July 2 (@ Pirates): Houser

July 3 (@ Pirates): Lauer

July 4 (@Pirates): Peralta

July 5 (@ Mets): Woodruff

July 6 (@ Mets): Anderson/Bullpen

July 7 (@ Mets): Burnes

July 8 (Reds): Houser

July 9 (Reds): Lauer

July 10 (Reds): Peralta

July 11 (Reds): Woodruff

 

July 13 (All Star Game)

 

They have a lot of off days in three weeks after the All Star break, so it should give them a chance to reset the rotation somewhat.

I would selfishly like that rotation, because I would rather the Brewer pitchers rest than pitch in the all-star game. Maybe they can get chosen, for bonuses and recognition, but in that rotation, only Burnes would be eligible to pitch in the game. Hader, too, of course.

[OldHeidelberg]

In my own personal 'admit your mistakes' moment, as someone who thought the Brewers might/should sign Arrieta a few years back, I'm sure glad they didn't. He was pretty good his first year in Philly, but pretty mediocre at best the last two, all while making gobs of money. Now, he's really not good at all anymore....

 

Interesting that I think that same offseason a lot of us, including me, wanted Darvish and all breathed a big sigh of relief when he got injured right away for the Cubs. Now he is back to being the pitcher we would have hoped for. Still glad we avoided both with the way our starters have developed but money aside adding Darvish to our rotation would be pretty sweet.

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While it seems like a break to not have Rizzo or Bryant in the lineup, over the past 16 games each has played below are their stats.

 

Kris Bryant: 4-for-52 (.077 BA), 17 K, 7 BB

 

Anthony Rizzo: 8-for-51 (.157 BA), 15 K, 4 BB

[Patrick425]

They have a lot of off days in three weeks after the All Star break, so it should give them a chance to reset the rotation somewhat.

 

Based on their ultra-conservative approach to the pitching staff, my guess is that they will still stick with the 6 man rotation even with the off days. Maybe by the end of September they will go to a 5 man rotation. Hopefully it will still matter at that point.

[pacopete4]

Just keep running the 6-man as long as you can. Why would they change? It’s working…

[JET15]

If you go to the game today, please report on Chorizo in the sausage race. I root for Chorizo every time, and his effort and results have been garbage in the games I have gone to. Unacceptable, and if it continues, I expect them to call up a Chicken sausage soon. Would even consider Impossible meat at this point.

 

Props to you. This post can't be overlooked.

[Patrick425]

Just keep running the 6-man as long as you can. Why would they change? It’s working…

 

 

It working - how do you know? Won't know that until September. So far looking great for this game!!

[jjfanec]

If you go to the game today, please report on Chorizo in the sausage race. I root for Chorizo every time, and his effort and results have been garbage in the games I have gone to. Unacceptable, and if it continues, I expect them to call up a Chicken sausage soon. Would even consider Impossible meat at this point.

 

I root for the chorizo every time as well and it has been in last every time

[jerichoholicninja]

First time I've ever seen Ashby pitch and so far I can't blame him for not having command. His fastball has so much movement. Reminds me of Johnny Hellweg.

[adambr2]

Well this is not an ideal start.

[Simba2020]

I think my scouting report on Ashby is he has a live arm and his command is very poor.

[pacopete4]

This isn’t looking good. Hopefully, he can settle in here with his command.

[Simba2020]

He is not ready for the majors. He can't begin to think about hitting the corners. Basically has to try to throw everything down the middle because he has no idea where it's going.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Gross. Lotsa movement ... until it doesn't move. Then totally hittable.