Brewers shut-out by Mets 4-0, setting up Wednesday rubber match
Jul 22, 2026 · 43m
Summary
Hosts Dominic Catronio and Jerry Augustine analyze the Brewers' 4-0 loss to the Mets, focusing on rookie Brandon Woodruff’s struggles with command and mental processing. They discuss the offensive shutout, highlighting a costly base-running error by Joey Ortiz and poor luck on hard contact. The episode also covers trade deadline priorities, suggesting starting pitching upgrades like Kevin Gausman, while defending catcher Gary Sanchez’s average ABS challenge success rate.
Topics discussed
Intro and reaction to the Brewers' loss
Analysis of Brandon Woodruff's pitching performance
The 'Swan Theory' and Woodruff's mental approach
Woodruff's mechanics, pitch sequencing, and equity
Comparison between Woodruff and Freddy Peralta
Woodruff's relationship with catcher Gary Sanchez
Opposing pitcher Thornton's old-school style
Brewers' offensive struggles and Joey Ortiz blunder
Devin Williams' save and team shutout stats
Upcoming schedule and current injury report
Trade deadline priorities: Starting pitching vs. bats
Potential trade targets like Kevin Gausman
Listener texts on ABS challenges and framing
Listener feedback on roster and rookie struggles
Schedule recap and base running analysis
Around the league scores and playoff seeding
Alumni Legends Game preview and Ben Sheets
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