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

[edfunderburk]

1 minute ago, YelichPosse said:

Circle gets the square , sort of.  

TRADE HIM tonight

[Brewcrew82]

So, are we a good team now that we finally took a series from another good team? At least, I think the Braves are a good team. 

[bjkrautk]

Welcome back Keston!  Nice to take 2 of 3 with Adames on the mend.

[Joseph Zarr]

I can not describe how happy I am for Trevor Kelley. What an evening for his family. Keston, what can you say? THAT is how you atone for a mistake. You just LOVE to see it. We all still know Keston is a defensive liability but he is obviously still so dangerous at the plate. Just. Wow.

[Brock Beauchamp]

2 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 increases run scoring, which increases variance in run scoring, which then results in shorter games.

The higher-scoring a game is, the less likely it is to be tied during any given moment.

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, Brewcrew82 said:

So, are we a good team now that we finally took a series from another good team? At least, I think the Braves are a good team. 

How about this:

We are a good team regardless.

That's my take.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

So nice to steal this one. Looked like a sure loss after Burnes gave up that inexplicable 4-spot early, with Fried dealing on the other side. This team has a little something in them. 

[folly412]

Walk-off calls from BA are the best.

 

[Underachiever]

Man, that was smoked. No doubter 

[Joseph Zarr]

I just want all our men to experience success. I'm unafraid to admit: I'm a wee teary eyed. This is a regular season game. Maybe meaningless in the grand scheme of things. BUT, this was Trevor Kelley's first Big League victory under very difficult circumstances. That was just a HUGE redemption swing lifting his team to victory. These are the sports moments, folks. What can you say about Keston Hiura shrugging off that dropped throw and leading his team to a 'W'? That's the stuff of winners. I am truly touched.

[BruisedCrew]

So, the unexpected happened.

I got to the airport and saw that the score was 4 to 3 in the ninth inning and was able to watch most of the rest, including the game winner.  

A very good game and series win going into the off day.

[dlk9s]

I saw the scoreboard said the homer was 404 feet. I beg to differ.

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, Julio Muchacho said:

How about this:

We are a good team regardless.

That's my take.

Oh I have no doubt we're a good team, it was just a rhetorical question to some of the people who have repeatedly told me we're not a good team because we can't beat good teams, and that the Phillies don't count as a good team. 

[edfunderburk]

9 minutes ago, Julio Muchacho said:

I'll politely disagree on Kelley señor. That was a fine inning. He gave up a first pitch oppo jam shot. That was a big league poke hit. He settled down and was excellent. This is his first big league inning since 2020. I was quite impressed.

You are correct … I posted after his first pitch

however - I’m not a fan of sidewinders 

Glad he got he win - seems like a genuinely nice guy (based on the Twitter video I watched earlier today)

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, BruisedCrew said:

So, the unexpected happened.

I got to the airport and saw that the score was 4 to 3 in the ninth inning and was able to watch most of the rest, including the game winner.  

A very good game and series win going into the off day.

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!

[brewers888]

I am happily eating a delicious crow sandwich for dinner. Heck of a job Hiura and let’s all hope it’s just the beginning.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Just now, Brewcrew82 said:

Oh I have no doubt we're a good team, it was just a rhetorical question to some of the people who have repeatedly told me we're not a good team because we can't beat good teams, and that the Phillies don't count as a good team. 

Just imagine if we had Nick Castellanos and J.D. Martinez?

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Oh I have no doubt we're a good team, it was just a rhetorical question to some of the people who have repeatedly told me we're not a good team because we can't beat good teams, and that the Phillies don't count as a good team. 

I know. I know my friend. I probably overstated my card there. You're a good one, Sir. I am just a proud fan right now?

[edfunderburk]

9 minutes ago, timpep said:

Send that chump back to AAA amirite??

No … TRADE him while he has value

[Zad Fnark]

My son stationed in Kuwait was able to see the win.  Sent me the vid.

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, edfunderburk said:

You are correct … I posted after his first pitch

however - I’m not a fan of sidewinders 

Glad he got he win - seems like a genuinely nice guy (based on the Twitter video I watched earlier today)

Absolutely a good one. It's hard not to root for him. And, admittedly, I kind of play the part of the Minor League 'Dad'. ? I've become 'that guy'. It's kind of gross. LOL. Apologies.

[AKCheesehead]

Man I love this thread.  It's just about Whoa Solvdd worthy.  For all the hot takes, I just had no doubt, probably an hour and a half or so ago,  that Keston would come through and be the hero today.  It's just so perfect.  Came from lunch just in time to see him deliver the crow via gamecast. 

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, Zad Fnark said:

My son stationed in Kuwait was able to see the win.  Sent me the vid.

Amazing. I LOVE this.

[magnoliacrew]

I know Keston is a AAAA player, but was he allowed to ring the bell?

[Brewcrew82]

1 minute ago, AKCheesehead said:

Man I love this thread.  It's just about Whoa Solvdd worthy.  For all the hot takes, I just had no doubt, probably an hour and a half or so ago,  that Keston would come through and be the hero today.  It's just so perfect.  Came from lunch just in time to see him deliver the crow via gamecast. 

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!