2021-07-11: Reds (Castillo) at Brewers (Woodruff) [Brewers lose, 3-1 -- Crew hits a speed bump heading into the All Star Break]

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

That little flare from Castillo was a touch scary off the bat.

 

Reds have been at it with baserunnners all series.

[yourout]

Getting shut out three times in a week is always a bad look.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Getting shut out three times in a week is always a bad look.

 

Makes me glad there are 6 innings to go.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

When I want to feel better about the lineup, I picture:

 

Wong

Urias

Yelich

Adames

Narvaez

Garcia/Taylor

Peterson/Tellez

Cain

 

Obviously some question marks there, but that's the best lineuo, and we really haven't been able to play it at all...

[adambr2]

The Brewers offense is 7th in the NL in runs scored. They could be better but they could most definitely be worse. They had a really nice stretch in June where they were one of the best offenses in the league at that time. Now they're going through a rough stretch again overall. Sucks, but that's baseball.

 

There are a few guys with more long-term struggles relative to their career performance, mostly veterans. It's concerning, but it does happen. But Haines was the same guy here when Yelich was putting together MVP caliber seasons. I doubt he just suddenly told him to change his whole approach.

 

Also, I am far from a Haines apologist and depending on how this season plays out I wouldn't have any problem looking in another direction next year, but I don't know how you can criticize him for the guys who are down and ignore the emerging bats like Adames, Urias, Narvaez, etc.

[Oxy]

Is Rowdy Tellez related to Wade Miley?

[adambr2]

Pretty nice AB from Rowdy. I know he hasn't shown much so far but they see something in him. Gotta give him some time.

[JET15]

JBJ is gonna earn some of that money right here... Cmon, get an RBI or two here

[82brewcrew82]

I like how every hitter is so hesitant to put the bat down becuse no one knows what will be called a strike.

[adambr2]

Man. I would think about pulling Woodruff for a PH here. It's a big multi run scoring opportunity of which we don't have many, you have 5 days off coming up and Woodruff hasn't been near his best today anyway.

[82brewcrew82]

Pretty nice AB from Rowdy. I know he hasn't shown much so far but they see something in him. Gotta give him some time.

Has he even had 10 ABs yet?

[adambr2]

If they pull Woodruff after one more inning I will be pretty disappointed with Counsell not taking a shot there.

[82brewcrew82]

If they pull Woodruff after one more inning I will be pretty disappointed with Counsell not taking a shot there.

Eh, who would you hve pinch hit with that would give you more confidence than the pitcher they'd have to put in to cover the next (and probably next two) innings?

[BruisedCrew]

Just an observation, but by the way so many here fawn over the Reds, you'd think this is a Reds fan site. It isn't new, either. Been that way for years.

 

It’s a good observation. It’s weird to say the least.

 

Some people fawn over the reds, others complain about people not being fans in the correct manner. It's like it's some weird collection of people here where everyone has a different opinion or something.

 

It’s so weird that some fans pay attention to division rivals and think about how they stack up to the Brewers. And that they pay special attention to how the teams play against each other.

[brewers888]

If they pull Woodruff after one more inning I will be pretty disappointed with Counsell not taking a shot there.

Eh, who would you hve pinch hit with that would give you more confidence than the pitcher they'd have to put in to cover the next (and probably next two) innings?

 

Taylor is the only competent hitter on the bench but we do have the option of using someone like Burnes for an inning or two.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

If they pull Woodruff after one more inning I will be pretty disappointed with Counsell not taking a shot there.

 

Woody is gonna get a long break after today. It wouldn't surprise me if they pushed him 100+ pitches today, provided he remains at lease somewhat effective.

[adambr2]

If they pull Woodruff after one more inning I will be pretty disappointed with Counsell not taking a shot there.

Eh, who would you hve pinch hit with that would give you more confidence than the pitcher they'd have to put in to cover the next (and probably next two) innings?

 

Probably Taylor and then 5 for the pen. If Woodruff was dealing today I would probably lean toward letting him stay but he's laboring. Not sure throwing away the chance is worth squeezing another inning or two out of him on one of his bad days.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Man. I would think about pulling Woodruff for a PH here. It's a big multi run scoring opportunity of which we don't have many, you have 5 days off coming up and Woodruff hasn't been near his best today anyway.

 

Wonder if the deciding factor there was just no lefty on the bench. Giving up the platoon maybe takes enough out of the position player upgrade to stick with Woody and try to get a few more outs.

[brewers888]

If they pull Woodruff after one more inning I will be pretty disappointed with Counsell not taking a shot there.

 

Woody is gonna get a long break after today. It wouldn't surprise me if they pushed him 100+ pitches today, provided he remains at lease somewhat effective.

 

So he isn't scheduled to start the first game after the break?

[jjfanec]

I don't think it is weird for fans to compare the Brewers to the rest of the division. At the same time there has been an irrational love on this board for the talent the Reds have for about 4 years. It has been a little odd to say the least. If the Brewers lose today they are still 4 games up and there were posts recently asking where the Brewers are better than the reds that seems fairly over the top.

[82brewcrew82]

If they pull Woodruff after one more inning I will be pretty disappointed with Counsell not taking a shot there.

Eh, who would you hve pinch hit with that would give you more confidence than the pitcher they'd have to put in to cover the next (and probably next two) innings?

 

Taylor is the only competent hitter on the bench but we do have the option of using someone like Burnes for an inning or two.

They aren't putting Burnes in today. If you believe that Taylor would have come through there and Lauer would have held the Reds lineup the next couple of innings, then sure. I'm not.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

If they pull Woodruff after one more inning I will be pretty disappointed with Counsell not taking a shot there.

Eh, who would you hve pinch hit with that would give you more confidence than the pitcher they'd have to put in to cover the next (and probably next two) innings?

 

Taylor is the only competent hitter on the bench but we do have the option of using someone like Burnes for an inning or two.

 

Really doubt Burnes throws today. Let that knee heal and start him on 8 or so daus rest out the gate.

[willie key]

Hit the ball. God

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

If they pull Woodruff after one more inning I will be pretty disappointed with Counsell not taking a shot there.

 

Woody is gonna get a long break after today. It wouldn't surprise me if they pushed him 100+ pitches today, provided he remains at lease somewhat effective.

 

So he isn't scheduled to start the first game after the break?

 

They haven't set the rotation yet. Might depend on if Burnes or Peralta throw in the AS game.

[82brewcrew82]

They haven't set the rotation yet. Might depend on if Burnes or Peralta throw in the AS game.

After the Reds they have an off day, the Royals for two, then another off day. I would think they load up to try and make a statement coming out of the break.