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2021-08-24: Reds (Mahle) at Brewers (Burnes) [Brewers win, 7-4 -- Crew scores 6 unanswered runs in comeback victory]


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I know, "Hader is the closer", but would almost have rather he be pitching to the lefties Votto and Moustakas, and let Williams get the 9th against the bottom of the order. Of course, if guys get on, it gets a little hairy when it comes back around.

 

Yeah, this is an interesting discussion. I agree with your reasoning, but I'm not sure the marginal matchup advantage is worth deviating from the defined roles. There's probably a hard-to-quantify trade-off there.

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This team is fun.

 

 

This team just has something. I just want to see it when all parts are full go. With a full roster

 

Maybe that will be late September and playoff time. Or maybe it will never happen

 

 

Let’s just try to hold on tonight.

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If San Diego hadn't just completely collapsed the last 2 weeks I'd agree this could be a crushing loss, but I think that having caught one team for a playoff spot relieves a lot of the tension. They might still talk about trying for the division, but there is a consolation to make it not seem nearly so dire.

 

Agreed, if I’m a Reds fan I’m feeling pretty good about the playoffs. Nobody expects them to pass Milwaukee. Even a sweep leaves a 4.5 deficit which is hard to overcome.

 

SD schedule is brutal the rest of the way, I think the playoff spot is theirs to lose.

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If San Diego hadn't just completely collapsed the last 2 weeks I'd agree this could be a crushing loss, but I think that having caught one team for a playoff spot relieves a lot of the tension. They might still talk about trying for the division, but there is a consolation to make it not seem nearly so dire.

 

Agreed, if I’m a Reds fan I’m feeling pretty good about the playoffs. Nobody expects them to pass Milwaukee. Even a sweep leaves a 4.5 deficit which is hard to overcome.

 

SD schedule is brutal the rest of the way, I think the playoff spot is theirs to lose.

 

Yep…..I mean really brutal

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I know, "Hader is the closer", but would almost have rather he be pitching to the lefties Votto and Moustakas, and let Williams get the 9th against the bottom of the order. Of course, if guys get on, it gets a little hairy when it comes back around.

 

I get what you are saying, but both Williams and Hader, especially with the way they have pitched lately, are pretty matchup proof.

 

Williams has a .451 OPS against vs RHB, and a .747 OPS against vs LHB. Hindsight is great, but Joey votto is a pretty good LHB.

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Oh man...Antone just came off the DL today
"Dustin Pedroia doesn't have the strength or bat speed to hit major-league pitching consistently, and he has no power......He probably has a future as a backup infielder if he can stop rolling over to third base and shortstop." Keith Law, 2006
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I know, "Hader is the closer", but would almost have rather he be pitching to the lefties Votto and Moustakas, and let Williams get the 9th against the bottom of the order. Of course, if guys get on, it gets a little hairy when it comes back around.

 

I get what you are saying, but both Williams and Hader, especially with the way they have pitched lately, are pretty matchup proof.

 

Williams has a .451 OPS against vs RHB, and a .747 OPS against vs LHB. Hindsight is great, but Joey votto is a pretty good LHB.

 

Williams had his issues against left-handed hitters early in the season. He's been much better of late.

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Oh man...Antone just came off the DL today

Yeah, and he’s someone the Reds desperately need in their bullpen. He’s been a fun development success story, unfortunate with the injuries.

Not just “at Night” anymore.
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Oh man...Antone just came off the DL today

 

He only made it about 1/4 of an Axford.

 

Reds broadcast talked about how he emotionally struggled when injured the first time, now this. Really tough break for him, and for sure looked like throwing arm injury.

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Oh man...Antone just came off the DL today

 

He only made it about 1/4 of an Axford.

 

Reds broadcast talked about how he emotionally struggled when injured the first time, now this. Really tough break for him, and for sure looked like throwing arm injury.

 

Yeah, you gotta feel for the kid.

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