2021-08-11: Brewers (Burnes) at Cubs (Arrieta) [Brewers win, 10-0 -- Burnes strikes out 15 and doesn’t allow a walk; Burnes also ties MLB record with 10 consecutive Ks]

[LouisEly]

Four pitches, three outs.

 

The Cubs want no part of this and want to get out of here and get to the bar.

[BruisedCrew]

Pull Burnes and start someone else?

 

That would make no sense. He’s warmed up and ready to go and I’m sure they don’t want to use up several relievers that they might need tomorrow, especially if this game is suspended. Plus, if you use several relievers, all it takes is one having a really bad day and suddenly the game is close.

[LouisEly]

Cubs in the “what the hell i might as well swing”mode….lol

Now that they can't be no-hit they could give a crap.

[adambr2]

If it is 10-0 and the game is delayed after 5, would the blowout score factor in to a decision whether to wait out a 2 hour delay or just call the game, or wouldn't it make any difference?

[PinaMadness]

Have we ever had a better 1st inning? Score 7 runs then starting pitcher throws 4 pitches.

I remember scoring 10 against the Nats a few years back. Jason Marquis I believe.

[JET15]

What a laugher and the joke is on Chicago. Lovin it

[pacopete4]

Pull Burnes and start someone else?

 

That would make no sense. He’s warmed up and ready to go and I’m sure they don’t want to use up several relievers that they might need tomorrow, especially if this game is suspended. Plus, if you use several relievers, all it takes is one having a really bad day and suddenly the game is close.

 

As was stated to another poster, it should have been in blue…

[Bulldogboy]

Burnes on regular rest today for the first time in a while. Would be awesome to keep him to around five innings if we can take on a few more.

[folly412]

Pull Burnes and start someone else?

 

On a serious note though, assuming he remains effective what's the call as far as innings / pitch count? Can't be more than six given they can go through Topa/Milner/Norris. With Hader back tomorrow as well, do they ever get greedier than that?

[KeithStone53151]

Well what would make it a waste is if Burnes goes out there for a couple innings, game gets delayed and then the bullpen comes in and ultimately loses the game. I would definitely call that a wasted start.

 

I suspect we'd be ok if burnes only went 3 innings and then rain delay. The bullpen probably could handle the rest

[Underachiever]

Have we ever had a better 1st inning? Score 7 runs then starting pitcher throws 4 pitches.

I remember scoring 10 against the Nats a few years back. Jason Marquis I believe.

If it’s the game I’m thinking of, Doug Davis got pulled because he gave 5-6 runs back before the fifth, didn’t qualify for the win.

[KeithStone53151]

Pull Burnes and start someone else?

 

On a serious note though, assuming he remains effective what's the call as far as innings / pitch count? Can't be more than six given they can go through Topa/Milner/Norris. With Hader back tomorrow as well, do they ever get greedier than that?

 

They might have milner pitch 2 today since he's extremely likely to go back down tomorrow

[82brewcrew82]

UNCLE!

[PinaMadness]

I like that this is a four game series and the Pirates is only three.

[PeaveyFury]

This game is delightful.

[PinaMadness]

I think after the fire sale, the Cubs have a worse roster than the Pirates.

[jason21nl]

Pretty disappointed Burnes threw a ball this game

[Underachiever]

Did he just strike out the side on twelve pitches?

[PinaMadness]

Burnes is on pace to throw a 72 pitch complete game.

[markedman5]

12 pitches Corbin……got to do better next inning

[PinaMadness]

Garcia left hand contusion.

[Bulldogboy]

This Cubs team doesn't really have one building block left to build from do they?? Maybe Contreas?? No real pitching outside of Hendricks and he's a 3-4. People keep saying they will be back soon. I don't see it.

[LouisEly]

Why is Tellez out of the game?

[markedman5]

Is Rowdy hurt?

[folly412]

Garcia left hand contusion.

 

Good news.