But he is better than Cuddyer defensively and playing Cuddyer would leave Plawecki as the only right handed bat off the bench. Also the line-up did produce 13 runs last night so Terry Collins might want to see if they can produce enough tonight to clinch.
In 2013 he threw 124 pitches in Game 1 but was pulled after 6 IP and 91 pitches in a clinching win in game 4 against the Braves.
In 2014 however, he became only the 4th pitcher since 2000 to throw 100+ pitches in two starts on three days rest. His last pitch was a 3 run HR that put the Cardinals ahead on a 3-2 series clinching win.
Longwinded way in stating the obvious: we need to get Kershaw's pitch count up. He was gassed towards the end of Game 1. I wonder how much he has left.
The key with Matz will be the first few innings. He'll be jacked with adrenaline. Gotta keep him calm and hopefully keep his pitch count down.
but I think I read lefties do better than righties against Kershaw with the reason being he wont throw his Curve Ball to lefties making him a 2 pitch pitcher against them
He fared well against Kershaw in Game 1 and would actually be the kind of hitter that would help us against him tonight. He's pitching on short rest and Duda will work the count, so his patience will help get Kershaw out of the game sooner.
Is pitch count. I definitely don't see the moment as being too big for him, so I'm not concerned about that. But I am concerned about 100 pitches in the 5th inning. That's something that could definitely happen.
is degrom ready to go? He'd be a nice 3 inning bridge to Familia - especially considering the Dodgers righty heavy lineup tonight (which they'd have to go through their entire bench if we did that)
I like our odds better tonight to close this out than to go to LA and try to beat Greinke. And Thor would be on normal rest Thursday too.
A lot of what ifs here though -- hopefully Matz steps up and pitches efficiently.
which imo is stupid, this is the best lineup we can muster.
If they werent going to put him in against Brett Anderson last night, there was 0 chance that they were gonna put him in there tonight. I agree that I think he can hit lefties and its dumb to have him out, but at this point, it is what it is for the rest of the year. Especially tonight though against Kershaw, that is not the spot you want him to be hitting against his first lefty starter in the majors.
All we've seen him do is show up in big moments and he definitely knows how to work an at-bat. I mean, he's a young rookie...so he's entitled to nothing...but leaving him on the bench seems a bit shortsighted. Plus - he was kinda really good. Eh, can't win them all. At least Cuddyer was relegated to the bench after that embarrassment in Game 1.
But he is better than Cuddyer defensively and playing Cuddyer would leave Plawecki as the only right handed bat off the bench. Also the line-up did produce 13 runs last night so Terry Collins might want to see if they can produce enough tonight to clinch.
All we've seen him do is show up in big moments and he definitely knows how to work an at-bat. I mean, he's a young rookie...so he's entitled to nothing...but leaving him on the bench seems a bit shortsighted. Plus - he was kinda really good. Eh, can't win them all. At least Cuddyer was relegated to the bench after that embarrassment in Game 1.
Terry values defense over offense. Lagares was inches away from stealing a HR from A-Gonzalez last night . He also seems to have become somewhat a better contact hitter. Which could result in more pitches for Kershaw.
Is pitch count. I definitely don't see the moment as being too big for him, so I'm not concerned about that. But I am concerned about 100 pitches in the 5th inning. That's something that could definitely happen.
all on 2 out hits. Time for the bats to go to work, can't let Kershaw get on a roll. Need to answer like last night, even if they can only scratch out 1 run.
When in the hell did Justin Turner become Manny Ramirez at the plate??
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In 2014 however, he became only the 4th pitcher since 2000 to throw 100+ pitches in two starts on three days rest. His last pitch was a 3 run HR that put the Cardinals ahead on a 3-2 series clinching win.
Longwinded way in stating the obvious: we need to get Kershaw's pitch count up. He was gassed towards the end of Game 1. I wonder how much he has left.
The key with Matz will be the first few innings. He'll be jacked with adrenaline. Gotta keep him calm and hopefully keep his pitch count down.
Kendrick 2B
Gonzalez 1B
Turner 3B
Seager SS
Puig RF
Ellis C
Ruggiano LF
Kershaw P
...man they seem to have a lot of platoon hitters in that lineup. AG, Kendrick and Turner seemingly their only everyday players.
Kendrick 2B
Gonzalez 1B
Turner 3B
Seager SS
Puig RF
Ellis C
Ruggiano LF
Kershaw P
Hoping Matz can get past the early nerves and handle these tough righties.
I like our odds better tonight to close this out than to go to LA and try to beat Greinke. And Thor would be on normal rest Thursday too.
A lot of what ifs here though -- hopefully Matz steps up and pitches efficiently.
I'm going on record now.
If they werent going to put him in against Brett Anderson last night, there was 0 chance that they were gonna put him in there tonight. I agree that I think he can hit lefties and its dumb to have him out, but at this point, it is what it is for the rest of the year. Especially tonight though against Kershaw, that is not the spot you want him to be hitting against his first lefty starter in the majors.
Matt Reynolds is a right handed batter
Terry values defense over offense. Lagares was inches away from stealing a HR from A-Gonzalez last night . He also seems to have become somewhat a better contact hitter. Which could result in more pitches for Kershaw.
Let's go Matz !!
NLCS in Queens ???
Let's kick these fuckers out of our house, humble their arrogance, and look forward to the next series.
Let's end Chase Utley's season.
Ya gotta believe !!
Or maybe won't..
Lets hope we're not in that position, i dont trust him for shit
It's fucking maddening
We can still do this.
It's early yet , have faith