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It’s early enough to push 6 runs across, but it’ll be tough to blank the Braves for 7 more innings. No bargains in their line-up.
I was excited to see Woodford that I’m always hearing about on this site – how great he is and how Ollie is so crazy not to let him pitch. But now after watching 3 deep flies plus a ground rule double and a few singles mixed in – in the first 2 innings I’m thinking our Cardinal Nation scouts need to re-evaluate why they think he’s so good. Small sample size I know, but it’s really ugly watching the Braves tee off on him.
I know. But he’s really never been very good. I do like the way they’ve been mixing up his pitches better than in the past – trying to maximize his better pitches. And I was really hoping he may have made enough changes to be serviceable.
Mikolas will be fine. Montgomery will be at least average. And I think Matz will be good if he stays healthy. But I’m worried about Flaherty and Wainwright and I just have very little confidence in Woodford. But on the plus side, Liberatore looks really good. I’m crossing my fingers that Graceffo and Connor Thomas will be ready in a few months as well.
So if Flaherty is hurt and Woodford isn’t the answer, who do they go with besides Liberatore in the near term? Hudson? Stretch out Pallante?
I don’t know, Jnevel. I’d be hesitant to use Pallante simply because with his ability to induce a GB he’s really valuable to the BP. Take your pick with Hudson or Libratore.
Got that run in from 3B and moved Jordan over into scoring position. Not too bad. Need a base hit. C’mon Burly!
Would’ve liked a little more, but a different looking game at 6-3. That’s no hill for a climber. Need a clean inning or two.
I’d love to see Pallante pitch 3 innings tonight and begin to stretch himself out. After Liberatore, I think he’s the next best choice. Better than Hudson.
Tonight might be an ideal game to use him in that role. That’s why I’d be reluctant to place him in the 5-man, Jnevel.
2/3 of an inning for Thompson. 3 innings for Pallante. Then Gallegos makes his first appearance and saves an 8-6 game after we go ahead in the 8th. That’s how I’m drawing it up.
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