OSS: Cubs' bats fall silent as the Cubs lose another close game.
Three Up
1. Tommy La Stella was the only person to reach base twice for the Cubs in this game. It sort of stinks for him, as he'd be a starter on many, many teams. Doesn't get much run on this squad.
2. Javier Baez had a pinch hit single that loaded the bases; at that point, I thought the Cubs were going to win.
3. Nice to give Addison Russell props here for a TREMENDOUS defensive play in the first inning. That dude is a wizard:
Three Down
1. Jason Heyward's double play effectively killed our chances of winning the game.
2. Kris Bryant did have a hit, but he also had 3 strikeouts and didn't look all that great at the plate.
3. Clayton Richard should be DFA'ed in relatively short order.
Next Game
Today, 12:05 PM CT
TV: CSN
John "The Midwest Strangler" Lackey vs. Vince Velasquez
Comments
I don’t know why he hasn’t been already. It’s ridiculous. He’s so bad that just about any reliever could fill his shoes.
dmick89Quote Reply
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dmick89Quote Reply
what happened to sean marshall? i see he only pitched a handful of innings in 2013/14 and was then released. i assume some sort of horrible injury but did he ever attempt a comeback?
EnricoPallazzoQuote Reply
I wanted to say that the Cubs had plenty of chances to win, including in their last at-bat (at least to tie). I’m OK with this team, even if the losses piss me off.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
EnricoPallazzo,
He had shoulder issues, not sure if surgery. But this is the end of his contract extension post-Wood trade so not sure.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Rice Cube,
He’s actually a free agent this year as his extension was up last season. Wonder if he’s rehabbing first before trying to get back into baseball.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Almora starts in left. Which means any fly balls that stay in the park are likely to become outs today.
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