StL 2024 Game #81 thread – Wednesday, June 26 vs. Braves

[Brian Walton]

6:15 p.m.
RHP Andre Pallante (3-3, 5.23) vs. LHP Chris Sale (10-2, 2.91)
MLB Network // BSM // KMOX // WIJR
Also BS South and Southwest Extra

[Ratsbuddy]

This one is almost a must win. And with Sale going it’s most likely a loss.

Milwaukee won again today. They sweep Texas with their win today. We will either be 6 out or 7 out after close of business tonight.

At least I can enjoy watching the Cubs lose again tonight in San Francisco.

r/Esteemed Rat

[gscottar]

Sale is not pitching. The Braves pushed him back to tommorrow I believe.

[bicyclemike]

I would not call this even almost a “must win.” That is a little drastic for a June 26th game. It would be great to split the twin bill, but a loss is certainly not devastating.

[blingboy]

This is what Rotowire has posted as confirmed as of now.

Liberatore v Bryce Elder (R)

SS Masyn Winn R
RF A. Burleson L
DH W. Contreras R
1B P. Goldschmidt R
LF B. Donovan L
3B N. Arenado R
2B Nolan Gorman L
C Pedro Pages R
CF M. Siani L

[bicyclemike]

Until Willson is back in the groove I would have put him a little lower. I would go this way for now:

Winn
Donovan
Burleson
Goldschmidt
Contreras
Arenado
Gorman
Pages
Siani

[KeepComingBack]

Me too Bike Mike

[KeepComingBack]

Liberatore is so frustrating. If you could draw up the perfect physical build for a lh pitcher, he’s it. But he just can’t seem to learn to pitch. I’m not giving up.

[jj-cf-stl]

I’d say the June batter of the month is a race between Burly and Donny.

[Carter Le Grand]

Were is Dom

[jj-cf-stl]

Donovan getting bit by the BAbip bug today

[Wooster2]

Donnys really stepped up and Burlys really been key lately. Great to see him having success. Couple others need to really step it up too. Still need 5 runs a game to move ahead of the rest of the Central Pack. Certainly doable.

[AlbertTheMachine]

Really good game against one of the better NL teams for Liberatore. I love to see it and BikeMike and I are the crazies wanting him to get more starts.

[KeepComingBack]

I’m with you guys Albert. I haven’t conceded that trade yet.

[Wooster2]

Yep Libbys crusin so far. All all offense so far is 3 guys from AAA! So whats wrong with this picture? Jeez guys get in the game!

[AlbertTheMachine]

6 innings with 8 Ks, 1 BB, and 2 hits against Atlanta. Certainly better than I expected today and certainly more pitches. Libby has good potential and is only 24.

[Carter Le Grand]

True that Albert

[LACardFan]

Great game for Liberatore today! Nice to see…

[1toughdominican]

Just now got the chance to tune in and check the box to see the real nice pitching line for Liberatore thru 6 innings. Why aren’t we seeing him for the 7th?

[AlbertTheMachine]

1TD, I’m surprised Liberatore even went 85 pitches since his arm isn’t fully built up since he has been spending time in the bullpen.

[1toughdominican]

Oh, okay. I thought he might be hurt. Yeah, have to build his arm up so he doesn’t suffer any infirmities. I’m thinking 85 pitches must be the new magic number for that.

[LACardFan]

I don’t think Liberatore had thrown more than 65 pitches in a game this year before tonight.

[1toughdominican]

If Holmes ever goes hunting or fishing he’ll never get all the burrs out of his hair.

[1toughdominican]

I see that Burleson’s 2 RBI double came with 2 outs. Those are killers for the enemy.

[AlbertTheMachine]

As a fan, it is annoying watching a RP start an inning, get 2 outs with maybe a runner or 2 allowed to then get taken out for yet another RP for the last out. I wouldn’t personally mind seeing them extend the minimum batter rule to 5 or a full innings pitched.

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