The Atlanta Braves

[Florida Stanley]

Z’s official pitching plan after some research and much thinking:

Minter: 1-2 innings
Ynoa: 2 innings
Smyly: 2 innings
Chavez: 1 inning (if Minter only gives you 1 OR have to pull Ynoa/Smyly early for PH/bad performance)
Fried: 2 innings
Smith: 1 inning

Short leash on everyone. If Minter goes 20+ first inning go to Ynoa. Matzek/Luke for one batter to get out of a jam or extra innings. If Ynoa or Smyly going 6 up/6 down you can give them an extra inning with a lead. Let the pitcher bat first time through if nobody is on base. If a leadoff situation or runners on use Arcia. Don’t use Charlie, save for G5.

Lol no thanks

“Don’t use Charlie”

 

[Florida Stanley]

Give the ball to Morton, if he scuffs you have Ynoa and Smyly on deck. Worst case and we lose, we have the hottest pitcher (#RealOnesKnow) on regular rest for game 5.

IF YOURE SCARED GET A DAWG

 

[GAVol]

Give the ball to Morton, if he scuffs you have Ynoa and Smyly on deck. Worst case and we lose, we have the hottest pitcher (#RealOnesKnow) on regular rest for game 5.

IF YOURE SCARED GET A DAWG

Exactly how I'd play it.

 

[TBrown]

Z’s takes Brewers lineup

Batting avg this series

 

[Florida Stanley]

Exactly how I'd play it.

And it’s not like Morton threw 120 his last outing

 

[LotteryPick]

If Morton doesn’t want the ball, there’s clearly been a misunderstanding on why he was brought in. He wants to end these bums

 

[AV_12]

Yeah don’t overthink it… 5 strong from Morton allows you to mix the others to get us to the end. also, hit the damn ball

 

[AV_12]

Score 5-6 runs and it’s not going to matter

 

[NochNoch]

Score 5-6 runs and it’s not going to matter

Are we allowed to do that?

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Score 5-6 runs and it’s not going to matter

This is the best strategy

 

[TBrown]

Score 5-6 runs and it’s not going to matter

Scorch this bum lefty

 

[golfballs]

Not to get ahead of myself but for rooting interests… LA and home field or SF at their place?

 

[TBrown]

Good thing we didn’t pull Duvall from the game like some insisted. Wouldn’t have been a Joc PH HR. Sad!

 

[TBrown]

Not to get ahead of myself but for rooting interests… LA and home field or SF at their place?

SFG for sure but fear neither.

 

[TBrown]

Looking forward to Z’s post in three weeks after we win the WS about why we should trade Ronald

 

[C/O]

Not to get ahead of myself but for rooting interests… LA and home field or SF at their place?

Can’t wait to see our Lefties put some balls out in the drink.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Not to get ahead of myself but for rooting interests… LA and home field or SF at their place?

SF

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Honestly, why not go Ynoa one time through then go Chuck. Hopefully they can cover the whole game, but if not, throw *puke* Smyly. Save Luke Matzek and Will for Game 5 just in case.

 

[zjcvols]

Pitchers on three days rest starting especially in their 30’s historically struggle. It’s nothing against Morton. I just believe our best chance to win is to play matchups and bullpen this thing.

 

[AV_12]

You do not want to face Corbin/Ashby/Hader in a G5 scenario. Win today and you’re off until Saturday while the Giants/Dodgers may go 5. Take no chances today unless Chuck just does not feel it this morning. My guess is he comes out pumping 97 and gives us 4-5.

 

[AV_12]

Pitchers on three days rest starting especially in their 30’s historically struggle. It’s nothing against Morton. I just believe our best chance to win is to play matchups and bullpen this thing.

Only problem is, mapping out 5-6 pitchers is a recipe for disaster as it only takes one 3 spot and you’re done

 

[zjcvols]

Also. Good morning to everyone but especially Ian Anderson, Joc Pederson and Danny White

 

[zjcvols]

Only problem is, mapping out 5-6 pitchers is a recipe for disaster as it only takes one 3 spot and you’re done

It’s definitely a concern. You get what happened in Tampa last night and you’re ****ed. They’re both risky. I guess my thinking is if you’re wanting just 3-4 from Chuck and are gonna pull if he gets in major trouble…might as well just save him for Game 5.

Plus, the other thing is today is Fried’s side day. He’s been nails in relief situations. You can get 2 out of him as well and not mess up his routine and potentially use him 5 if things go awry.

 

[Florida Stanley]

Pitchers on three days rest starting especially in their 30’s historically struggle. It’s nothing against Morton. I just believe our best chance to win is to play matchups and bullpen this thing.

You would you rather go down with Morton or Minter and Jesse fing Chavez. It’s the postseason don’t overthink it. Give the ball to big time players and let the chips fall where they may

 

[zjcvols]

You would you rather go down with Morton or Minter and Jesse fing Chavez. It’s the postseason don’t overthink it. Give the ball to big time players and let the chips fall where they may

It’s not who I want to go down with. It’s about giving myself the best odds to win. Minter/Chavez have been really good the last two months. Smyly has been good out of the pen and the Brewers suck against curveballs.