4/25/24 - Astros (Justin Verlander) @ Cubs (Javier Assad) - 1:20P WFT on Marquee

[UMFan83]

1 minute ago, PackLandVA said:

Since the HR streak ended, Busch is 4 for 27 with 1 BB and 14 K.

I mean none of this surprises me.  He's still a young player that is making adjustments as teams are getting a book on him.  He's gonna sink or swim depending on how he responds.

[squally1313]

what a horsefeathers play

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Jon Lester wouldn’t have made that play

[soccer10k]

That’s a heck of a play by Wesneski. Had to be perfect to get Altuve. 

[We Got The Whole 9]

Outstanding, Hayden. One of the best plays I've ever seen a pitcher make

 

[gflore34]

12 minutes ago, mul21 said:

What's the corresponding 40 man move?  I think that's the biggest obstacle to that right now.

I'd look at cutting Cuas or Neris, probably Neris, I don't think he has anything left in the tank.

[Rex Buckingham]

Alvarez and Tucker for the 9th... Leiter?

[soccer10k]

2 minutes ago, itisallpartoftheplan said:

Jon Lester wouldn’t have made that play

Lester would have stood there with a blank stare as Ross ran all the way out to get the ball.

[PackLandVA]

2 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

I mean none of this surprises me.  He's still a young player that is making adjustments as teams are getting a book on him.  He's gonna sink or swim depending on how he responds.

Just like Morel during his slump, maybe the four hole isn't the best place in the lineup right now.

[squally1313]

Just now, PackLandVA said:

Just like Morel during his slump, maybe the four hole isn't the best place in the lineup right now.

I mean....someone has to hit there, for better or for worse. Counsell is playing the hot hand moving Tauchman up to second, but if you take a step back Busch has been our best hitter this year, and yanking people up and down the lineup based on a handful of games probably doesn't go over great in the clubhouse.

[squally1313]

And yes, I say that knowing I've made comments about Morel in the clean up spot, but that was a long stretch and also like....look who is hitting 5-9 in this lineup today.

[Bobson Dugnutt]

Brown and Wesneski have given this staff such a boost.

[PackLandVA]

4 minutes ago, squally1313 said:

I mean....someone has to hit there, for better or for worse. Counsell is playing the hot hand moving Tauchman up to second, but if you take a step back Busch has been our best hitter this year, and yanking people up and down the lineup based on a handful of games probably doesn't go over great in the clubhouse.

Counsell has really gone with one set lineup though. He's been moving guys up and down all month. The thing with Busch is the K rate. He's striking out at over 50% clip this past week.

[UMFan83]

10 minutes ago, gflore34 said:

I'd look at cutting Cuas or Neris, probably Neris, I don't think he has anything left in the tank.

Probably wont cut Neris since apparently he's our closer.

Really surprised he's going back to him facing the same hitters as last night

Edited April 25, 2024 by UMFan83

[squally1313]

He seemed pretty set before all the injuries. Happ or Hoerner in the leadoff spot, Seiya/Belli/Morel/Dansby 2-5. It hasn't hurt us, so whatever.

Neris here with Little warming up last inning and Leiter being so good so far this year is interesting. 

[gflore34]

Of course, Neris is trying for save, I don't like this, hopefully, it turns out well.

[mul21]

I think I'd rather see Little against the lefties but hope to be proven wrong.

[UMFan83]

I guess if you spend $9m on a reliever he's gonna be in line for closing opportunities fair or not

[Irrelevant Dude]

Despite Alzolay having blown multiple saves and giving up a lot of home runs, I still feel much better about him closing games than Neris.

[UMFan83]

and immediately the tying run is up

[Irrelevant Dude]

Action in the bullpen, please.

[WhyCantWeWin]

Everything is just screaming game tying 2 run home run. Hope I’m wrong

[abuck1220]

i don't know if "first batter faced walk %" is a stat, but the cubs lead the league if so.

[UMFan83]

ball 1, ball 2....

[UMFan83]

just no swing and miss with Neris