2021-09-19: Cubs (Sampson) at Brewers (Lauer) [Brewers lose, 6-4]

[PinaMadness]

Yeah, it's time for Strickland or Cousins to assume the seventh inning role.

[Lostpawn]

The Pirates were going for the sweep against the Marlins today. They scored 2 runs in the top of the 9th inning to take a one run lead. They gave up a run in the bottom of the inning to tie it, and again took the lead in extra innings in the top of the 10th. The Marlins just hit a walk-off home run to win it.

 

Why is this interesting… The Pirates were trying for their first sweep of the season. They are the only MLB team this season without a sweep. They are now 0-for-15 in games that were sweep opportunities this season. That’s an MLB record for futility in a single season.

i'm shocked they've had 15 opportunities at a sweep.

I’m shocked people actually attended a Marlins/Pirates game in Miami. Have the hostages been released?

[willie key]

Strickland is better than boxberger

[jason21nl]

Such a frustrating game.

[jason21nl]

And the inability for these guys to throw strikes furthers the frustration

 

Edit: at least it was a strike

[willie key]

So we are going to have to beat the cardinals twice this week

[Lostpawn]

I wonder if Cubs fans feel safe with a 4 run lead in the eighth? I wouldn’t in their position.

[Lostpawn]

So we are going to have to beat the cardinals twice this week

Padres haven’t lost yet. They just put up 3 in the 8th, still only 2 out.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

So we are going to have to beat the cardinals twice this week

 

Padres making a game of it at least.

[Nola Beery]

So we are going to have to beat the cardinals twice this week

 

If I were a Cardinal fan I'd be feeling pretty cocky about playing the Brewers 6(?) times before the end of the season.

It almost seems like we're trying to coast to the finish line. But there's a bit of a hill before we get there. Keep pedaling!

[wOOgiE22]

Come on now. The Brewers would literally need to lose out for the Cards to catch them. This thing his wrapped up, just need to get everyone healthy and back in the lineup.

[PinaMadness]

So we are going to have to beat the cardinals twice this week

 

If I were a Cardinal fan I'd be feeling pretty cocky about playing the Brewers 6(?) times before the end of the season.

It almost seems like we're trying to coast to the finish line. But there's a bit of a hill before we get there. Keep pedaling!

Yeah, I agree. I'm not nearly as confident in facing them in the NLCS than others. This is just historically what they do. Get super hot in September and ride it all the way to a World Series championship. As far as the division title, yeah we're going to win it, but I think it would be better served to get it over with ASAP than just waiting for it to happen.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Would have really liked to make the clinch imminent today.,..still time for that, I guess.

 

Brewers will have the favorable side of the pitching this week against STL. Would love to clinch against the Cards.

[Eye Black]

So we are going to have to beat the cardinals twice this week

 

If I were a Cardinal fan I'd be feeling pretty cocky about playing the Brewers 6(?) times before the end of the season.

It almost seems like we're trying to coast to the finish line. But there's a bit of a hill before we get there. Keep pedaling!

Sort of like how cocky Reds fans [and national pundits] were coming out of the All Star Break.

[Lostpawn]

Cards win

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Cards win

 

Just makes it a chance for the Brewers to really damage the Cards playoff hopes and spirits.

[Eye Black]

Cards win

 

Just makes it a chance for the Brewers to really damage the Cards playoff hopes and spirits.

Yep, it’s going to be a fun week. Every middling team in the NL is going to be rooting for the Brewers over the next four days. Even a series split clinches the division and keeps the Cardinals from running away with the second Wild Card.

[Lostpawn]

Cards win

 

Just makes it a chance for the Brewers to really damage the Cards playoff hopes and spirits.

Agree. I’m really looking forward to this next series.

 

Sure would be nice to have a dramatic 9th inning win today, though.

[PinaMadness]

Need to put in Pina to pinch hit here.

[Eye Black]

Brewers mounting a nice 2-out rally here.

[rickh150]

PR please

[Nola Beery]

So we are going to have to beat the cardinals twice this week

 

If I were a Cardinal fan I'd be feeling pretty cocky about playing the Brewers 6(?) times before the end of the season.

It almost seems like we're trying to coast to the finish line. But there's a bit of a hill before we get there. Keep pedaling!

Sort of like how cocky Reds fans [and national pundits] were coming out of the All Star Break.

 

Let us hope!

We definitely CAN take care of business, so let's DO it (he said as if he had any control over it).

[DuWayne Steurer]

Bullpen has been a strength most of the season. Box was mortal for a few days. I ain't gonna sweat it.

[wOOgiE22]

Was hoping Pina would have had a shot there. Good fight in the 9th.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Series win. Good battle in the ninth. Everyone will be up and ready for STL.

 

Looking forward to a fun week of baseball. Winning tomorrow would a great start.