2021-09-30: Brewers (Anderson) at Cardinals (Happ) [Brewers lose, 4-3]

[Eye Black]

 

 

Brett Anderson: Batter (Cardinals) vs Pitching Stats

 

J.A. Happ: Batter (Brewers) vs Pitching Stats

 

 

Statcast Game Preview for Cardinals-Brewers

 

Statcast Game Feed for Cardinals-Brewers

[willie key]

I would assume this is the last appearance for Anderson this year

 

If there ever was a time to let a pitcher go 110 pitches it’s today

[TURBO]

I want nothing to do with watching another Anderson start.

 

gross.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Brett Anderson vs. J.A. Happ is a pretty gross pitching matchup all around. They are very similar pitchers at this point in their respective careers.

 

The difference, of course, is that Anderson is very unlikely to even make the playoff roster for the Brewers, while Happ would likely start Game 2 or 3 of the NLDS, should the Cardinals advance that far (assuming Wainwright starts the Wild Card game).

Edited September 30, 2021 by Ron Robinson's Beard

[TURBO]

It would still be nice to get to that 97 wins, 2 more is all it takes. Anderson pitching lessons the chance of that happening.

 

I understand why Anderson is starting, I just don't want to watch it.

[treego14]

I want nothing to do with watching another Anderson start.

 

gross.

 

Agreed

[Underachiever]

I want nothing to do with watching another Anderson start.

 

gross.

 

Agreed

Being at AmFam Field last Wednesday was enough for me. I want so little to do with this game, I may actually do work for my job during it.

[Eye Black]

Keston Hiura has been recalled, Hoby Milner optioned.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Keston Hiura has been recalled, Hoby Milner optioned.

 

I certainly didn't see that one coming. But I suppose we have four games that don't matter in the slightest, so why not?

 

Wasn't the plan for Rowdy to come off the IL tomorrow, though?

[sveumrules]

Keston at 2B vs a lefty today to give Kolten a day off?

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Keston at 2B vs a lefty today to give Kolten a day off?

 

He's batting 6th and playing 1B today. Urias is getting the start at 2B, though, and leading off.

[Outlander]

Maybe Keston is still a potential option for the playoff roster as a bat off the bench.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Maybe Keston is still a potential option for the playoff roster as a bat off the bench.

 

This was my thought as well. And by potential option I mean something like 5-10% shot, but may as well see if he can make it a tougher decision in games that don't matter.

[folly412]

Maybe Keston is still a potential option for the playoff roster as a bat off the bench.

 

Let's hope we're not that desperate. Since the last demotion, he's got 15 hits and struck out 43 times in exactly 100 AAA ABs.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Maybe Keston is still a potential option for the playoff roster as a bat off the bench.

 

This was my thought as well. And by potential option I mean something like 5-10% shot, but may as well see if he can make it a tougher decision in games that don't matter.

 

It honestly may simply be a way for the Brewers to do Keston a favor and have him accompany the team out to Los Angeles so his mom can see him play.

[Eye Black]

 

[BuckyBrewer61]

But I suppose we have four games that don't matter in the slightest, so why not?

These games could matter in one possible scenario.

 

We are currently 3 games behind the Rays and 3 games ahead of the Astros in the standings. If we were to reach the World Series, home field is determined by the team with the better record. So flip-flopping in the standings with either team would change home field in the World Series should we match up with them.

 

So - given the 3-game gap between our teams with 4 to play - I would argue that these games do, in fact, matter in the slightest.

 

Of course, no...I'm not suggesting Counsell and the staff treat them any differently than we currently are. Just pointing that out.

[Sixtofan]

Oooh. JBJ, Hiura and Anderson - this is must see tv.

 

 

Of course, I will watch it anyway. I just felt I should complain since that seems to be the thing to do with our 95 win team.

[Underachiever]

Jace Peterson has to be wondering what he did wrong to get put between KH and JBJ. Short of hitting a home run, he's probably not getting an RBI nor a run scored.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I'm totally here for Hiura to go 3-4 with a HR today ...

 

because baseball

[folly412]

Maybe Keston is still a potential option for the playoff roster as a bat off the bench.

 

This was my thought as well. And by potential option I mean something like 5-10% shot, but may as well see if he can make it a tougher decision in games that don't matter.

 

It honestly may simply be a way for the Brewers to do Keston a favor and have him accompany the team out to Los Angeles so his mom can see him play.

 

Quite likely. And great news on that front:

 

Adam McCalvy

@AdamMcCalvy

The very best news from Keston Hiura this morning: His mom is officially in remission. He is hoping she can be at Dodger Stadium this weekend.

[Sixtofan]

That is really nice. We are fortunate to cheer for such a classy organization.

[Simba2020]

What's the over/under on plate appearances before Keston strikes out? 1.5? I just have zero faith in him period now and for the future.

[roadcrew3]

Keston might actually be a sleeper to make the NLDS roster considering they won't need to carry as many pitchers. He's been hitting well the past week or so in AAA so who knows, if he comes up and hits well I could see him making it as a bench bat to be used as a pinch hitter in the earlier innings.

[Underachiever]

What's the over/under on plate appearances before Keston strikes out? 1.5? I just have zero faith in him period now and for the future.

Under. Well under. Can't blame him, hard to catch up to three 82 mph pitches.