The Brewers went 2 for 23 over the last two games in the split against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and right now, they are hitting .21l with RISP on the road. That is a sign that this team is nowhere near being a team who can challenge for the National League Central. The Brewers have had this problem for what seems like my entire life. I cannot tell you how many times I can remember the Crew leaving the bases loaded with less than one out. Their other specialty is having one or two in scoring position with two out, Ryan Braun on deck, and they strikeout to end of the inning.
I cannot decide what's more frustrating in baseball... having a team whose bullpen blows every game (see Houston Astros) or having a team who cannot deliver the big hit. I think that's asking if I would rather drink gasoline or antifreeze, both suck. The other thing with the lack of clutch hitting is it doesn't seem to just randomly appear so I think the RISP will be the root of most problems for the Brewers this season on the road because it sure as hell isn't pitching. Randy Wolf had one bad inning where he made a mistake with Matt Kemp, and was able to maintain his composure through five.
Hopefully, the bats come out in Petco Park but that place is a house of horrors for the Crew. I believe the Crew gets going around nine tonight.
-Charlie.
