Game Thread (5/01/2022): Cubs (Stroman) at Brewers (Burnes) - 1:10 PM CDT

[stoutdude04]

Two 2 strike pitches that got way too much of the players. Dang.

[willie key]

Brewers might want to score some runs here

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Really didn't have a sense for today's game, but thought Stroman would be able keep the Brewers out of it offensively. Curious to see how long Ross sticks with him. Still feel like the Crew can win it late.

[Brewcrew82]

Okay. Time to score some runs, and help out Burnes! Stroman has left a few pitches out over the plate. Time to take advantage.

[yourout]

If I was to guess I would say Lauer will have the most wins of any starter this year simply because he will usually be matched against lesser starters where Burnes will usually be going against the other teams best and runs will be harder to come by.

[brewers888]

Why is McCutchen an automatic start hitting cleanup against righties.

[BruisedCrew]

Just now, yourout said:

If I was to guess I would say Lauer will have the most wins of any starter this year simply because he will usually be matched against lesser starters where Burnes will usually be going against the other teams best and runs will be harder to come by.

I don’t think it works that way. Teams set their rotations and as the season progresses with off days and rainouts, different days of rest, injuries, etc, the starts of the top starters are not in synch. 

[brewers888]

2 out of 3 is fine even against garbage teams but you just hate to waste a great start by Burnes once again.

[yourout]

2 minutes ago, BruisedCrew said:

I don’t think it works that way. Teams set their rotations and as the season progresses with off days and rainouts, different days of rest, injuries, etc, the starts of the top starters are not in synch. 

I knew there was some variability but thought many times they adjusted to get top of the rotation guys lined up.

[Brock Beauchamp]

I keep checking in on my phone while at a basketball game and yikes… is this game as boring as the box score looks?

[82brewcrew82]

1 minute ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

I keep checking in on my phone while at a basketball game and yikes… is this game as boring as the box score looks?

Yes

[edfunderburk]

Suter has not been good this year

He adds so much to team chemistry

He’s the 26th man on the roster as far as added value

He needs to have a few quick innings - he’s ruining a good start by Burnes & may allow the game to get out of reach

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

5 minutes ago, brewers888 said:

2 out of 3 is fine even against garbage teams but you just hate to waste a great start by Burnes once again.

Into the Cubs pen now. That has worked out OK the last couple days,

[brewers888]

I am first guessing by saying I would have kept Suter in the game.

[brewers888]

1 minute ago, edfunderburk said:

Suter has not been good this year

He adds so much to team chemistry

He’s the 26th man on the roster as far as added value

He needs to have a few quick innings - he’s ruining a good start by Burnes & may allow the game to get out of reach

Didn't like the walk but other than that he looked fine today.

[brewers888]

Gustave proved me wrong with some nice pitching.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

3 minutes ago, brewers888 said:

I am first guessing by saying I would have kept Suter in the game.

Worked out fine

[Brewcrew82]

Okay. I don't really care if we we win at this point, considering we won the first two. Just would like to see them get some baserunners and put some pressure on the Cubs' pitchers. 

[edfunderburk]

1 minute ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Okay. I don't really care if we we win at this point, considering we won the first two. Just would like to see them get some baserunners and put some pressure on the Cubs' pitchers. 

I must be selfish … I always care if we win

[edfunderburk]

5 minutes ago, brewers888 said:

Didn't like the walk but other than that he looked fine today.

I understand that perspective … no damage done

I hate that we had to use Gustave there 

Suter hasn’t had enough “clean” innings to my liking

Maybe I have unrealistic expectations 

[BruisedCrew]

9 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

I keep checking in on my phone while at a basketball game and yikes… is this game as boring as the box score looks?

I think the Demons of the Weekend 10 Pack misread the schedule and thought we were going today. 
 

This was the type of game we saw too often last year, though this one is going faster. 

[edfunderburk]

I like Renfroe here … recent power & we need a big hit

Sadly, he popped out

[Underachiever]

Omar’s got this.

[brewers888]

Just now, edfunderburk said:

I like Renfroe here … recent power & we need a big hit

Sadly, he popped out

Missed a hanger.

[brewers888]

Wick is so unbelievably hittable.