Game Thread (5/18/2022): Braves (Fried) at Brewers (Burnes) - 12:10 PM CDT

[Brewcrew82]

And we've got Max Scherzer going tonight against the right-handed dominant Cards! Could be a pretty sweet night. 

[markedman5]

 

[Outlander]

What a surprise, Hiura does well against a RHP.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

4 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

I had very little feeling that we'd be coming out on top throughout most of this game. And I'm one of the more optimistic ones!

Ditto ... this game had all the markings of one of those random get-away day games where they go down early, and just play out the string in a boring afternoon. It ended up being anything but. 

[AKCheesehead]

3 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

I had very little feeling that we'd be coming out on top throughout most of this game. And I'm one of the more optimistic ones!

My first thought was that he'd come up and come through with the bases loaded and 2 out in the 8th.  The order was set up for it although it obviously didn't happen. 

[Brewcrew82]

1 minute ago, Ron Robinsons Beard said:

Ditto ... this game had all the markings of one of those random get-away day games where they go down early, and just play out the string in a boring afternoon. It ended up being anything but. 

Especially when you consider our past history against Fried and in Burnes starts. What a way to win on a day when your ace was off his game!

[homer]

How do they calculate only 404 feet for that home run?  It's 400 to the wall

[mtrebs]

19 minutes ago, HarryDoyle said:

Like I said before, I don't see how it makes a difference. All things start equal either with the bases empty or a runner on second.

It makes a difference because runs are more likely to be scored. Now if both teams score it negates the benefit, but the odds are that a game will end sooner with a runner already on second each inning in extras.

[Brewcrew82]

For those listening on the radio, was Ueck on the call during Hiura's blast? 

[Joseph Zarr]

What was absolutely beautiful about that Keston game-winning HR is that swing was the exact same swing I saw in his 7rbi game in Jacksonville.

He is clearly in a better place in the batter's box. THIS is why Stearns wanted him back up. He sees the consistency in the swing. He knows his potential. This brings me back to what I've been saying all year long: We have an absurd amount of riches to fill out our roster. We have really good problems going on between Milwaukee and Nashville. I truly don't envy the position of making the calls. Why is Brice Turang still in Nashville? Why is Jonny Davis not getting a call-up? Why can't Mark Mathias get a shot? David Dahl is absolutely crushing it this year. Weston Wilson is a literal utility knife of baseball. What about the lights out performance of Sadzeck. I mean, the list literally goes on. These are hard choices. 

[Brewcrew82]

15 minutes ago, markedman5 said:

 

His wife is pregnant and was supposed to be due around this time, so I'm guessing that is the family situation. Praying that it is good news. 

[Eye Black]

I would be fine with Hiura DH-ing against RHP going forward. Go with McCutchen against LHP and Hiura against RHP. Woah Solvvd.

[Joseph Zarr]

3 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

His wife is pregnant and was supposed to be due around this time, so I'm guessing that is the family situation. Praying that it is good news. 

Let's just hope they didn't consult with Severino on the pregnancy. Am I right or am I right? (Too soon?)?

[Joseph Zarr]

Alright my friends, I need to go run some laps and do some burpies to prep for tonight's Minor League games. Don't forget: Ethan Small takes the hill for Nashville tonight. In 'Sweetie's' mind Ethan is due for a call up: 

 

[BruisedCrew]

31 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Can't believe you were able to fly back from Hawaii over the course of a game. This sure was a long one with a great ending!

Of course I arrived at the Honolulu airport from the resort. That can be done in few innings. 

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, Julio Muchacho said:

Alright my friends, I need to go run some laps and do some burpies to prep for tonight's Minor League games. Don't forget: Ethan Small takes the hill for Nashville tonight. In 'Sweetie's' mind Ethan is due for a call up: 

 

We're going to need a 6th starter soon, so that hopefully that signals that Small will be assuming that role and that Ashby will be featured mainly in the bullpen. 

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, BruisedCrew said:

Of course I arrived at the Honolulu airport from the resort. That can be done in few innings. 

Oh my bad. I misunderstood your previous post. Still, an exciting experience, and best wishes on a safe return.

[formerlybis]

51 minutes ago, Eye Black said:

Yes, I think ending games earlier in extra innings was the main goal. Front offices didn't like having their bullpens torched in random 14+ inning games. 

There's a bit of a statistical technicality that gets created with the runner-on-second thing - if that runner scores, regardless of how, it's considered unearned. That run gets charged to the pitcher who started the inning, but it's not an earned run. For example, the Braves pitcher who gave up the 2-run dinger to Hiura only adds one run to the numerator on his ERA.  

[CdrbrgMark]

Went shopping and heard about Hiura's "hero" homerun. Ah Jeez, now I suppose he'll stay up here for the next month or two.

[damuelle]

39 minutes ago, Julio Muchacho said:

Alright my friends, I need to go run some laps and do some burpies to prep for tonight's Minor League games. Don't forget: Ethan Small takes the hill for Nashville tonight. In 'Sweetie's' mind Ethan is due for a call up: 

 

Mr. Small was just scratched from today's AAA start, so hopefully he's actually getting his call-up to The Show.

[Brewcrew82]

 

[Joseph Zarr]

4 minutes ago, damuelle said:

Mr. Small was just scratched from today's AAA start, so hopefully he's actually getting his call-up to The Show.

I have to say, going from Ethan Small to Thomas Jankins feels unfair. Let's go Janky!!!!

[hawing]

1 hour ago, Brewcrew82 said:

For those listening on the radio, was Ueck on the call during Hiura's blast? 

As it was an extra inning, Jeff Levering called the walkoff today, and did just fine.

[homer]

2 hours ago, Sixtolezcano said:

At least I now know that the Philadelphia Phillies are a better baseball team than the St. Louis Cardinals (I think). What a waste of time……lol.

Stop it. Thanks.

[Pugger]

3 hours ago, CdrbrgMark said:

CC, please,please,please send Hiura back to AAA permanently. Don't ever bring him back to Milwaukee again.

Are you sure??  ?