2021-10-12 (NLDS Game #4): Brewers (Lauer) at Braves (Morton) [Brewers lose, 5-4 -- Freeman’s 8th inning HR off Hader breaks tie, and hearts]

[Nola Beery]

Hey Bob Ueker. I love you man, but stop saying it was a "great series"; it bloody well sucked because we FAILED at the plate.

[jason21nl]

Smith threw 1 actual strike against Adames in that at bat

 

He must have studied the scouting report. You know he's hacking at just about anything why throw a strike?

 

He should have walked but ump show sucks

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

I love this baseball team. I’ve loved them since I was 6 years old listening to them on the radio. Today wasn’t our day, it was frustration multiplied. But some day, it will be our day. Some day, the Milwaukee Brewers are going to win the World Series. See ya guys next season.

 

Love it.

[KeithStone53151]

Robot umps please in 2022. I can't take these umpires actively screwing us anymore. I can think of 7 calls offhand that went against us and none in our favor. The urias foul ball catch was a benefit, but it honestly seemed like the umps bet on the braves today

 

Go back through the GameDay. A few of the ones we were “screwed on” were strikes. People fail to realize ANY sliver of the ball over the plate is a strike. Additionally, we got MANY strike/ball calls in our favors. Umps sucked, but it went both ways. Our hitters just sucked and the end results of ABs never seemed to benefit us.

 

Um, wut. Did you actually watch the game?

[MrTPlush]

Robot umps please in 2022. I can't take these umpires actively screwing us anymore. I can think of 7 calls offhand that went against us and none in our favor. The urias foul ball catch was a benefit, but it honestly seemed like the umps bet on the braves today

 

Go back through the GameDay. A few of the ones we were “screwed on” were strikes. People fail to realize ANY sliver of the ball over the plate is a strike. Additionally, we got MANY strike/ball calls in our favors. Umps sucked, but it went both ways. Our hitters just sucked and the end results of ABs never seemed to benefit us.

 

Um, wut. Did you actually watch the game?

 

Yup! Honestly, go through the GameDay on the MLB website. We got plenty of calls in our favor.

[Nola Beery]

I love this baseball team. I’ve loved them since I was 6 years old listening to them on the radio. Today wasn’t our day, it was frustration multiplied. But some day, it will be our day. Some day, the Milwaukee Brewers are going to win the World Series. See ya guys next season.

 

Love it.

[Pugger]

Sorry, people. This team was not special in any way. 1982 will always be the gold standard.

 

Don't take this wrong but please - we have to stop talking about 1982. This is as bad as Packers fans waxing poetic about the Lombardi all those years before 1989 (and GB actually won). That was a great team but it is ancient history now.

[Brewermania101]

can we get a refund on Yelich contract?

[HarveysWBs]

Thank You, Brewerfan.net for providing a great space to talk about and cheer for the Crew. Thanks to all of the moderators for keeping this thing going. Love coming here and sharing with ya'll

Came here to say just this. I appreciate this community a lot, even in the dark times.

 

Here’s hoping we all find better things:

[KeithStone53151]

I watched the game live and sawv where the actual pitches went. There was no both ways. The umps we're either coincidentally incompetent in the braves favor of they were out to get us. If you don't agree then you need...something

[rondoman]

Sorry, people. This team was not special in any way. 1982 will always be the gold standard.

 

Lol. What a dumb comment.

 

Except he's 100% right.

[TURBO]

Robot umps please in 2022. I can't take these umpires actively screwing us anymore. I can think of 7 calls offhand that went against us and none in our favor. The urias foul ball catch was a benefit, but it honestly seemed like the umps bet on the braves today

 

Go back through the GameDay. A few of the ones we were “screwed on” were strikes. People fail to realize ANY sliver of the ball over the plate is a strike. Additionally, we got MANY strike/ball calls in our favors. Umps sucked, but it went both ways. Our hitters just sucked and the end results of ABs never seemed to benefit us.

 

Um, wut. Did you actually watch the game?

 

 

Dude, the "umps screwed us and only us" line of thinking is tired. It happens here all season and gets terribly old...

 

The umps always suck both ways.

[Nola Beery]

It's been fun watching these games with all of you. We'll believe together again next year.

 

The good news is: these pitchers are very good.

Agreed on all accounts.

 

Same here.

 

The offense needs some massive upgrades.

 

Yelich and Hiura... something's gotta get fixed. Lots of time in the hitting lab. In the case of Yelich, I recall that Braun did make a recovery and became solid, if not his MVP-esque form.

 

But the offense needs to be fixed. Whether they find those players in NPB or KBO, or find some gems in free agency, this team needs offense.

AMEN.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

 

I know you are. I stand by my statement.

 

What exactly is 'special' about losing in the NLDS?

[yourout]

I wonder if they packaged Yelich and Hader they could get someone to take that contract off their hands.

[PinaMadness]

Sorry, people. This team was not special in any way. 1982 will always be the gold standard.

 

Don't take this wrong but please - we have to stop talking about 1982. This is as bad as Packers fans waxing poetic about the Lombardi all those years before 1989 (and GB actually won). That was a great team but it is ancient history now.

Then win a damn World Series instead of glowing about what a special team this is in August.

[TURBO]

Sorry, people. This team was not special in any way. 1982 will always be the gold standard.

 

Don't take this wrong but please - we have to stop talking about 1982. This is as bad as Packers fans waxing poetic about the Lombardi all those years before 1989 (and GB actually won). That was a great team but it is ancient history now.

 

 

It's only ancient history if you were not able to experience it.

 

I understand, all those that were not born yet in 82 would never understand the sheer joy of that season, which ended in the most heartbreak I have ever experienced in my years of fandom.

 

Again, I get why people tire of hearing about it, but sadly, it's the most success this team has ever experienced, so there you have it...

[rondoman]

 

I know you are. I stand by my statement.

 

What exactly is 'special' about losing in the NLDS?

 

Especially with the expectations set going into the playoffs.

 

We won 1 playoff game. And barely at that.

[Pugger]

The only break we got in that game tonight that I can recall was that "catch" by Urias in foul territory.

[Bulldogboy]

The manager has to help get a struggling team over the hump with some big decisions. Counsell actively hurt the cause today. Shame on him for being outmanaged this badly today not to mention the brutal decision of yesterday. Yelich needs to look in the mirror but so does Counsell.

[brooks_quichenick]

If we can improve the offense next year even slightly, it’s our year. Starting rotation got their innings built up, so we can use a 6 man rotation on occasion if we want to, but Burnes/Woody/Peralta/Lauer/Ashby(?) going on regular rest should make us even tougher.

[MrTPlush]

I watched the game live and sawv where the actual pitches went. There was no both ways. The umps we're either coincidentally incompetent in the braves favor of they were out to get us. If you don't agree then you need...something

 

Alright man, think how you want. . I watched the game, the on screen pitch track, and the MLB.com pitch track. Every pitch.

 

Clearly you are upset about the game and rational non bias thoughts are not in your favor right now. Have a nice night, see you in the off season discussion threads.

[PinaMadness]

 

I know you are. I stand by my statement.

 

What exactly is 'special' about losing in the NLDS?

Don't hold your breath waiting for an explanation.

[Nola Beery]

Well well well. End of the road for 2021.

The shortest possible summary for me is...

Pitching: A+

Defense: B

Hitting: D+

Base-running - B (but sample of runners too small).

 

On the good side, I really enjoyed being on this board as the newest of newbies and as a recent --but deliberate-- Brewer fan. And I especially enjoyed spending many pleasant afternoons and evenings listening to Ueker, Jeff, & Laine on the internet 'radio.' It was a good season, except for that unshakable regret that we seem to have coasted a bit too much after clinching the division, and the indisputable reality that this team just didn't hit enough when it really counted. I pray that Christian Yelich finds his way again, because he's hit rock bottom.

I hope to join y'all again for a good ride next summer. When does spring training start?

 

Cheers, thanks, peace, & blessings to all!

Beery

 

 

Glad you could join us...See you next year.

Thanks!

[rickh150]

Hader pitched the 8th just so he would have been pinch hit in 9th. Ha! What a complete joke of a situation there.