OSS: Monty and the bullpen combine to one-hit the Rays.
Three up:
- Mike Montgomery was great today after his brief bullpen test, allowing just a solo home run over six inning while striking out six and issuing zero walks. Edwards, Strop, and Davis shut the door over the final three innings, striking out five Rays and not allowing anyone to reach base.
- Javy Baez was the offensive WPA leader on the day, thanks to an effective double in the third and a RBI double in the fifth. It look forward to seeing more of Baez knocking in Russell.
- War Bear got the scoring going with a solo shot in the second inning.
Three down
- It sure would be nice to see the reigning MVP get a start after a day off in a tight race. Just sayin'.
- The Brewers somehow also keep winning. The Cubs have gone on a seven game winning streak since being swept by the Brewers but have only clawed back a win and a half on their lead.
- The Pirates might fall behind the Reds in the standings, which (dying laughing). Though if one were a Pirates fan, once it was clear that they weren't going to make the playoffs I guess you would have to root for them to lose every game the rest of the way. So good work, Polanco et al, I guess.
Next up: Jon Lester takes on Blake Snell, whose official photo makes him look like he's 14 or so, at 6:10 pm CT.
Comments
Don’t tell me what to think.
berseliusQuote Reply
Ah, the good old bullpen test.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Nice snark.
MylesQuote Reply
holy shit, you were not kidding about the blake snell pic
EnricoPallazzoQuote Reply
Snell reminds me of how young Craig Counsell used to look.
dmick89Quote Reply
EnricoPallazzo,
I don’t read every comment, but nothing compares to Jeff Karstens Face.
Rice at schoolQuote Reply
Who would the cubs keep on the playoff roster?
Will we keep 3 catchers? 11 pitchers? 14 position players?
Bryant, Russell, Baez, Rizzo, Contrerras, Schwarber, Heyward, Zobirist
Avilia, Jay, Almora, Happ,, La Stella,
Arietta, Lester, Hendricks, Lackey, Quintana, Davis, Montgomery, Edwards, Strop, Duensing
Who else?
C Riveria
OF Martin
P J Wilson, Rondon, Pena, Grimm, Uhehera
Lyndon DunningQuote Reply
Lyndon Dunning,
5 Catchers, 14 Pitchers, 6 position players.
EdwinQuote Reply
Lyndon Dunning,
I would guess Rondon makes the playoff roster if he’s healthy. La Stella probably won’t. I’d rather go with 11 pitchers, but that’s apparently not a thing anymore.
Of those bench guys, assuming the Cubs go with their best outfield of Schwarber, Heyward (CF) and Zobrist, that leaves Avila, Jay, Almora and Happ. Three of them are lefties so the only righty off the bench is Almora, but it’s not really like the Cubs have anyone else either.
dmick89Quote Reply
Edwin,
(dying laughing) Rivera, Davis and Caratini all make the playoff roster along with Contreras and Avila.
dmick89Quote Reply
Just kidding. 15 pitchers, 5 position players. Need to plan for potential extra inning games.
EdwinQuote Reply
Edwin,
They’re just going to go with 20 on their roster? I like it.
dmick89Quote Reply
Joe likes to let his pitchers hit so do they even need position players? 23 pitchers and 2 catchers.
dmick89Quote Reply
Jon Jay is the DH today. WTF?
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
A DH who hits ninth in the order.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
dmick89,
It’s just taking the RP role to a whole new level.
EdwinQuote Reply
Rizzo the Rat,
It’s like Joe hasn’t managed in the American League.
dmick89Quote Reply
Edwin,
I’m sure Felix Pena was a great hitter when he was 16. He just needs more ABs.
dmick89Quote Reply
Are RP who were great hitters when they were 16 and just need more AB’s the new market inefficiency? My column:
EdwinQuote Reply
Rizzo the Rat,
There could be the potential for a solid joke in there somewhere. “What do you call a DH who bats 9th in the order?” “Don’t tell me what to call something”
EdwinQuote Reply
Are we just supposed to wait for you to complete this sentence? I’m dying here.
dmick89Quote Reply
Edwin,
(dying laughing)
dmick89Quote Reply
Ugh.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Marte thrown out trying to steal 3rd with 2 outs.
dmick89Quote Reply
Contreras is coming back from a knee injury so Almora bunts.
dmick89Quote Reply
dmick89,
The Pirates are trying to give it to the Cubs one way or another.
ceruleanQuote Reply
Jesus, Javy.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Baez is horrible at recognizing where a pitch will end up.
dmick89Quote Reply
The Brewers scored once, which is more than the Pirates will do.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
I honestly wonder if they’re intentionally trying to lose.
dmick89Quote Reply
After this inning, I’m not sure the Cubs are trying either.
dmick89Quote Reply
dmick89,
Not stealing; the ball was in the dirt.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Pitch better, please.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Brewers lead by 2 now. Might as well lead by 20.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Or don’t. Whatever.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Rizzo the Rat,
Thanks. That makes more sense.
dmick89Quote Reply
Rizzo the Rat,
All the Brewers need to do is get through six innings with s lead these days and it’s over.
dmick89Quote Reply
Jesus.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
2.5 game lead now.
dmick89Quote Reply
I hope this is just a down year for Lester.
dmick89Quote Reply
Which one of you took the Lester out joyriding? God dammit—how many times have I had to tell you, it doesn’t run on fried chicken and beer. :flipstable:
BAEZ!!!
ceruleanQuote Reply
If I’m Joe, Lester is throwing at least 90 pitches tonight. I don’t care if it’s 129-0.
dmick89Quote Reply
Frazier!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Marte!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
I think it’s safe to say Lester won’t start game one of any potential postseason series this year.
PerkinsQuote Reply
Cheers spinoff Dairy Queen mashup!
ceruleanQuote Reply
New shit http://obstructedview.net/breaking-the-pittsburgh-pirates-scored/
dmick89Quote Reply