04/21/2026 6:40p EDT Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit Tigers

[Sports_Freak]

3 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

The best spot for overall run production is the #2 spot.  By run production, I mean being involved in run scoring, either by runs scored, RBI or getting a hit that puts a runner (who eventually scores) into scoring position .  

Well, Riley spent most of last season in the 3 hole and had a ton of RBI. I guess he got lucky.

[IdahoBert]

Is Jason doing another broadcast somewhere today or is it just a day off?

[Tiger337]

5 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

Well, Riley spent most of last season in the 3 hole and had a ton of RBI. I guess he got lucky.

I think you didn't read my post.  

[chasfh]

6 minutes ago, IdahoBert said:

Is Jason doing another broadcast somewhere today or is it just a day off?

Maybe he’s off doing a MAC spring football game for a Tubi pop-up channel. 

[Sports_Freak]

3 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

I think you didn't read my post.  

Well, I only see certain stats. Riley lead the team in RBI and runs scored. Thats run production. But I don't know how often he was in the 3 hole. It seems like a lot 

[IdahoBert]

Torres takes a ball off his tootsies. 

[Sports_Freak]

21 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

The best spot for overall run production is the #2 spot.  By run production, I mean being involved in run scoring, either by runs scored, RBI or getting a hit that puts a runner (who eventually scores) into scoring position .  

I dont know how to find those stats. I just consider run production mostly RBI. People used to think the cleanup hitter was the top RBI hitter but that seems to have changed. So I'll change my statement, McGonigle has moved up to the top RBI spot in the lineup from last season. Or not, whatever. 😆

[IdahoBert]

We could use a triple play right now

[Tiger337]

9 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

Well, I only see certain stats. Riley lead the team in RBI and runs scored. Thats run production. But I don't know how often he was in the 3 hole. It seems like a lot 

He primarily batted 4th last year (88 games), which is the best RBI position, although not the best run poroduction position.  

He led the league in most RBI and runs mostly because he was their best hitter and played the most games.  

[Sports_Freak]

Brewers seem to take a lot of pitches.

[Sports_Freak]

1 minute ago, Tiger337 said:

He primarily batted 4th last year (88 games), which is the best RBI position, although not the best run poroduction position.  

He led the league in most RBI and runs mostly because he was their best hitter and played the most games.  

Jeez...ok..Kevin moved to the 3 hole, a very important spot in the lineup. Better?

[gehringer_2]

you aren’t going to get great defense playing mediocre defenders

[Sports_Freak]

2 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

you aren’t going to get great defense playing mediocre defenders

Some bad luck with softly hit balls. Falling behind hitters is never a good sign though.

[Tiger337]

12 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

Jeez...ok..Kevin moved to the 3 hole, a very important spot in the lineup. Better?

It's an important spot in the order, but the #2 spot is more important.  The idea that the best hitter should bat 3rd is just an old fisherman's tale.  

 

[IdahoBert]

This game is starting to be irksome. 

[monkeytargets39]

The Cure insurance ad where Skubal says “nice” reminds me too much of the South Park cops

[Tenacious D]

Milwaukee is who the Tigers want to be when they grow up.

[IdahoBert]

Kevin doubles with two outs in the third inning, so maybe it’ll lead to something

[IdahoBert]

Matty walks and Dingler up. This is a real chance to make a difference in this game…

[IdahoBert]

:sad:

[oblong]

2 hours ago, IdahoBert said:

I’m suppossing this is a Detroit area weather maven. 

Yes. From Fox 2. 

[chasfh]

1 hour ago, Tiger337 said:

The best spot for overall run production is the #2 spot.  By run production, I mean being involved in run scoring, either by runs scored, RBI or getting a hit that puts a runner (who eventually scores) into scoring position .  

We’ve come a long way from reflexively putting the crap batter who can bunt the best in the two-hole.

[monkeytargets39]

Calling a Lee HR here

[monkeytargets39]

Just now, monkeytargets39 said:

Calling a Lee HR here

Eh single works too

[IdahoBert]

Bases loaded no outs Javy up bottom of the fourth