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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pokerbrat2000" data-source="post: 1068376" data-attributes="member: 7261">I don't know how this game will end, but the Brewers are down 4-6, going into the 6th and are once again doing what just bugs the snot out of me and something they have done a lot of lately.Brewer hitters are going after the first pitch and not being patient.  Great when you get hits, but the reality of it, you make a lot of outs, but more importantly, you lengthen the outing of the opposing teams starting pitcher.  The Diamondback starting pitcher is still pitching and has only thrown 75 pitches.  Meanwhile, the Brewers starter, Quintana, got chased after 3.2 innings.  He had already thrown well over 90 pitches, given up 6 runs, 4 walks and hit 2 batters. Diamondback hitters are being patient and the strike zone is being called tight, so a smart move on their part.  Meanwhile, Brewer batters aren't drawing walks (only 1 so far) and making things much easier for the Diamondbacks weak bullpen by keeping their starter out there.</blockquote>

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