Red Sox vs Dodgers WS Thread (2018 non Cubs games)

[Derwood]

How quickly you all forget that the Brewers had a good first half last year before crashing and burning

[PackLandVA]

I sometimes wonder why they even play the games.

[TMan92]

All the last two days have proven to me is that the Braves are not world beaters. If we win the division and avoid the stupid wild card, we will get another shot at a ring this year.

[17 Seconds]

How quickly you all forget that the Brewers had a good first half last year before crashing and burning

 

the 2018 brewers are way better than the 2017 brewers

[Sammy Sofa]

Though the 2018 Cubs are in a much better position in the division than the 2017 Brewers, too. Those dumb humps aren't going to keep being 1-run wonders all season.

[17 Seconds]

Though the 2018 Cubs are in a much better position in the division than the 2017 Brewers, too. Those dumb humps aren't going to keep being 1-run wonders all season.

 

their run differential is solid. they are playing over their heads, but they're a good team.

[Sammy Sofa]

Sure, in that Braves/Diamondbacks neighborhood. Good, but still very beatable. I was a lot more worried at this time last year.

[TMan92]

Sure, in that Braves/Diamondbacks neighborhood. Good, but still very beatable. I was a lot more worried at this time last year.

 

I predicted 5 runs on 4 hits today for the brewers. It is getting pretty easy to get close on their predictions.

 

They get 8 games against the Pirates and Marlins to end the first half. Pretty much the two worst teams in the NL right now. They may go on a big run to end the half. We just need to beat the horsefeathering Reds.

[Sammy Sofa]

Fortunately the Cubs only have it slightly tougher against the Padres and Giants.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Marlins got 8 hits 2 walks and had a man reach on an error in 4 2/3 vs Chase Anderson and got 1 run, which was unearned.

[Jaxbro]

Starlin takes Hader deep after ump missed ringing him up on very good strike to tie it up

[Jaxbro]

And Hader serves up another to Brian Anderson

[itisallpartoftheplan]

11 pitch at bat for Starlin.

[imb]

the brewers are a pretty good team and at least one division per year all the way back to 2014 has been won by a team with a lesser RD so it does happen

[Cubswin11]

Marlins got 8 hits 2 walks and had a man reach on an error in 4 2/3 vs Chase Anderson and got 1 run, which was unearned.

Their [expletive] needs to end

[PackLandVA]

And the Brew Crew come right back and tie it with two outs in the 8th.

[UMFan83]

the brewers are a pretty good team and at least one division per year all the way back to 2014 has been won by a team with a lesser RD so it does happen

 

I still overwhelmingly think we will win the division but scary question: if it was today, who do you trust on the Cubs to start a 1 game playoff?

 

Try to get 5 out of Lester then go Cishek, Edwards, Strop, Morrow?

 

Edit: other thought - if the Cubs won the WC the Brewers almost certainly end up as the 1 seed. Would love to smack down the Brewers like we did the Cardinals

Edited July 10, 2018 by UMFan83

[PackLandVA]

Q? Then the relievers you mention.

[imb]

the brewers are a pretty good team and at least one division per year all the way back to 2014 has been won by a team with a lesser RD so it does happen

 

I still overwhelmingly think we will win the division but scary question: if it was today, who do you trust on the Cubs to start a 1 game playoff?

 

Try to get 5 out of Lester then go Cishek, Edwards, Strop, Morrow?

 

lester with monty hot and ready to go at the first sign of trouble

[Bertz]

the brewers are a pretty good team and at least one division per year all the way back to 2014 has been won by a team with a lesser RD so it does happen

 

I still overwhelmingly think we will win the division but scary question: if it was today, who do you trust on the Cubs to start a 1 game playoff?

 

Try to get 5 out of Lester then go Cishek, Edwards, Strop, Morrow?

 

Probably depends on the opponent and who's hot. But yeah if our guys don't get it together any potential playoff run by us will look like last year's Yankees and 2016's Indians. Bullpen early and often.

[Derwood]

the brewers are a pretty good team and at least one division per year all the way back to 2014 has been won by a team with a lesser RD so it does happen

 

I still overwhelmingly think we will win the division but scary question: if it was today, who do you trust on the Cubs to start a 1 game playoff?

 

Try to get 5 out of Lester then go Cishek, Edwards, Strop, Morrow?

 

Probably depends on the opponent and who's hot. But yeah if our guys don't get it together any potential playoff run by us will look like last year's Yankees and 2016's Indians. Bullpen early and often.

 

I hate this trend. Maddon is going to be quick-hooking pitchers left and right this post-season and it's going to drive me crazy

[Cubswin11]

 

I still overwhelmingly think we will win the division but scary question: if it was today, who do you trust on the Cubs to start a 1 game playoff?

 

Try to get 5 out of Lester then go Cishek, Edwards, Strop, Morrow?

 

Probably depends on the opponent and who's hot. But yeah if our guys don't get it together any potential playoff run by us will look like last year's Yankees and 2016's Indians. Bullpen early and often.

 

I hate this trend. Maddon is going to be quick-hooking pitchers left and right this post-season and it's going to drive me crazy

The quick hook in the playoffs mostly makes sense though

[PackLandVA]

 

I still overwhelmingly think we will win the division but scary question: if it was today, who do you trust on the Cubs to start a 1 game playoff?

 

Try to get 5 out of Lester then go Cishek, Edwards, Strop, Morrow?

 

Probably depends on the opponent and who's hot. But yeah if our guys don't get it together any potential playoff run by us will look like last year's Yankees and 2016's Indians. Bullpen early and often.

 

I hate this trend. Maddon is going to be quick-hooking pitchers left and right this post-season and it's going to drive me crazy

 

 

Not if the starting pitchers get their sh!t together and the offense hits hits like it's capable.

[Derwood]

 

Probably depends on the opponent and who's hot. But yeah if our guys don't get it together any potential playoff run by us will look like last year's Yankees and 2016's Indians. Bullpen early and often.

 

I hate this trend. Maddon is going to be quick-hooking pitchers left and right this post-season and it's going to drive me crazy

The quick hook in the playoffs mostly makes sense though

 

If you want to run your bullpen into the ground, sure.

[mul21]

 

I hate this trend. Maddon is going to be quick-hooking pitchers left and right this post-season and it's going to drive me crazy

The quick hook in the playoffs mostly makes sense though

 

If you want to run your bullpen into the ground, sure.

 

It’s either that or guarantee a loss most nights the starter isn’t on, so yeah, you take your chances and hope the starter is better the next night.