2021-08-02: Pirates (Wilson) at Brewers (Lauer) [Brewers win, 6-2 -- Escobar has quite a night; Axford’s return not a fairy tale moment]

[timpep]

Hold on. I thought Chris Hook sucks and needed to be fired?

 

I didn't realize he sucked. Maybe keep the pat on the back and hold the raise.

[adambr2]

Adames seems like someone who is an absolute blast to have in the clubhouse.

[jjfanec]

Nice strike 2 call there...

[DuWayne Steurer]

Nice strike 2 call there...

 

gamecast shows it just catching the outside of the zone.

[BruisedCrew]

Taylor isn’t looking for a walk.

[yfinn6]

Taylor walks!

[stoutdude04]

Nice strike 2 call there...

 

gamecast shows it just catching the outside of the zone.

 

On the tube it was far outside. Pitch 3 was a strike called a ball though.

 

Even worse pitch to Cain called a strike. Lol. Wow.

[Fear The Chorizo]

OMG this umpire on that outside corner...lol

[jjfanec]

Taylor walks!

 

It only took 8 pitches outside the strike zone to do it!

[pacopete4]

This is setting up nicely for the Axeman to get his first save for the Brewers in about a decade.

 

I hope Ax doesn't pitch in the 9th unless we have a 4-5+ run lead.

 

Oh come on. Have a little fun!

[pacopete4]

Great job by Suter tonight as well. Two big innings soaked up.

[BruisedCrew]

There’s the big hit.

[Eye Black]

And this Pirates team couldn’t find a spot in the bullpen for Jandel Gustave.

[pacopete4]

Escobar!! Bring out the Axeman!!

[markedman5]

Stearns coming up big again!

[LouisEly]

This is setting up nicely for the Axeman to get his first save for the Brewers in about a decade.

 

I hope Ax doesn't pitch in the 9th unless we have a 4-5+ run lead.

Ask and ye shall receive

[Underachiever]

Escobar with the blown save.

[adambr2]

Escobar seems like a pretty good rental for two players so important that I forgot their names already.

[timpep]

And this Pirates team couldn’t find a spot in the bullpen for Jandel Gustave.

 

It really blows my mind. Maybe the Brewers are now the magical team where every pitcher turns into gold.

[yourout]

Escobar!! Bring out the Axeman!!

 

At his age they may have to wheel him out.

Bring back the bullpen car just for him.

[DuWayne Steurer]

I can now breathe easy with the Brewers using Axford tonight. Counting on one (or two) walk(s)

[yfinn6]

Escobar seems like a pretty good rental for two players so important that I forgot their names already.

 

There's one poster on this site who won't ever forget who we gave up. Even if we win the World Series.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Escobar with the blown save.

 

 

POTD.

[markedman5]

He was sitting dead red and didn’t miss it

[Simba2020]

I'd actually like to see the Brewers sign Escobar to an extension. The last time he was traded at the deadline, he signed an extension before free agency began that I thought was below market. I'd like to see history repeat itself.