OSS: Jason Heyward launches the game-winner in extras
Three up:
- J-Hey hit a solo shot off of Jared Hughes in the 11th to put the Cubs ahead for good. He's had a pretty good series, hitting a homer in this game and robbing noted crybaby Ryan Braun of another in the first game.
- I wouldn't necessarily say Kyle Hendricks looked great, but there were some encouraging signs in this game compared to his first start back from the DL. He didn't walk anyone and his velocity was up, which are Kyle Hendricks related things that one likes to see. The hard hit balls thing, maybe less so.
- I was feeling pretty nervous once the Cubs turned things over to the bullpen, but they had a pretty great night. Edwards, Duensing, Strop, Uehara, Monty, and Davis combined for six innings, one hit, five walks, eight strikeouts, and no runs. Less walks would be nice but they got the job done in this one.
Three down:
- See above, re: Hendricks and hard hit balls.
- Javier Baez had some of the worst plate appearances I have ever seen in this game. If the Cubs had another crdible shortstop around he would be heading to Iowa for to get the same treatment as Schwarber for getting his head on straight.
- RIP John Arguello, and Fuck Cancer.
Next up: John Lackey takes on Zach Davies in the rubber match. Davies was a breakout guy last year, but has taken a huge step back in 2017. He is, however, coming off two pretty great starts against the Nats and Pirates, combining for 14.2 IP, 0 ER, 11 K and 4 BB.
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To-day’s base ball squadron
2B Zobrist
LF Jay
3B Bryant
C Contreras
SS Russell
RF Heyward
CF Almora
1B Caratini
P Lackey
berseliusQuote Reply
Rizzo out with a sore back.
berseliusQuote Reply
Javy has been driving me crazy and I don’t understand why the hitting coaches can’t help him get his head together. He’s so out of control that Joe should just make him take at least two pitches every appearance because he sure can’t see what is being thrown when he swings. Make him bunt with no one on. Anything to get his eyes on the ball and make some contact. He looks like a goofy little leaguer up there right now.
There have been several games that most of the team could have shown more discipline at the plate. Too many guys trying to win the world with one swing all the time. We wind up letting pitchers off the hook in an era when pitch count has become The Law.
RandykQuote Reply
Two strikeouts already. Joe can’t be happy.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Cubs have given up one hit in the last forty RISP-against chances (according to the radiocast).
#Sustainable
ceruleanQuote Reply
I think the Cubs need to consider trading zobrist. He’s their third best second baseman.
dmick89Quote Reply
0–0 after five half-frames. I expect nothing less with two great pitchers dueling.
ceruleanQuote Reply
I doubt mind pitchers’ duels, but this series feels more like offense failures.
Edit: I guess the post above mine made that point in sarcasm form.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
dmick89,
He is a versatile veteran. They should use him behind the plate. Backup catcher solved.
ceruleanQuote Reply
Ugh. Stupid Brinson.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Brinson again. The guy is useless. They should have traded him for Gray.
ceruleanQuote Reply
Only three runs against some pretty shitty pitching.
dmick89Quote Reply
I’m here for the runs wtf no runs
SKQuote Reply
Davies is going to throw 12 shutout innings today.
dmick89Quote Reply
SK,
You missed the two weeks the Cubs had a good offense this year. Come back next year.
dmick89Quote Reply
Ugh. Stupid bounce.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Contreras!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
There’s the run
SKQuote Reply
I’d be fine with that being the only run scored by either team today.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Beware the JaBryWillco, my son!
ceruleanQuote Reply
Russell!!!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Make that five.
PerkinsQuote Reply
Ugh.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
That was predictable.
PerkinsQuote Reply
Dammit John.
ceruleanQuote Reply
Caratini!!!!!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Good call, Coom.
ceruleanQuote Reply
Caratini!
dmick89Quote Reply
I enjoyed that stress-free bullpen inning and would like two more.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Lackey + Grimm. That’s a strong pitching duo.
ceruleanQuote Reply
Screw the closer, fellas.
Berselius is too lazy to loginQuote Reply
I’d feel better if they scored several more runs.
dmick89Quote Reply
Bryant!!!!!!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Bryant!!!
dmick89Quote Reply
Awww yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh
SKQuote Reply
He took his VORPal bat in hand:
Long time the left foulpole he sought—
ceruleanQuote Reply
Beltre!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Wait, they pulled the righty reliever after one batter for another righty?
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Walking Baez to get to Zobrist? WTF?
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Come on, Wade.
dmick89Quote Reply
Don’t. Walk. The. Leadoff. Man.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
$M^{-2}$
Berselius is too lazy to loginQuote Reply
Brewers are four back in the loss column.
PerkinsQuote Reply
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
I thought Courtney Duncan was going to be great at one point. Late 90s or something. It was before he reached the MLB level, but he had a really good year at some point and I didn’t know all that much about baseball then. (dying laughing)
dmick89Quote Reply
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Rizzo the Rat,
Sounds like it ruined more than just Sunday for him.
dmick89Quote Reply
Kato, OJ…where is Mark Furman?
ceruleanQuote Reply
Justin Wilson Rumors: Sunday
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/07/justin-wilson-rumors-sunday.html
dmick89Quote Reply
dmick89,
Active bidding does not necessarily bode well. I am guessing Candelario and Zagunis plus plus.
ceruleanQuote Reply
Justin Wilson does not have enough ells. The Cubs should get a discount.
ceruleanQuote Reply
cerulean,
Avila is the throw in to even then out.
dmick89Quote Reply
On a completely superficial level, the idea of trading to get someone from the Tigers bullpen is hilarious.
Berselius is too lazy to loginQuote Reply
https://mobile.twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/891853186654449664
dmick89Quote Reply
The Candyman and the Walls. Good players, steep price.
ceruleanQuote Reply
http://obstructedview.net/cubs-4-brewers-2/
berseliusQuote Reply