Thanks Al...and a few things about my record in the bleachers...

by dvdmgsr on Jul 19, 2007 3:21 PM CDT

Thanks to Al, Mark, Mike, Phil, Sue, Jeff, Howard and Jessica for a great time in the bleachers on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Since much has been made about the Cubs record when I sit with Al, I should explain that it is 2-5 now. If you assume that the Cubs would have a .526 win percentage over the years I sat with Al, you would expect me to see two or fewer wins 18.3% of the time, but one or zero only 4.7% of the time. The latter being significant at the 95% level, you would have been right to ban me if the Cubs had lost yesterday.

I am, however, good for backup catchers. I was at the game in Cincinnati where Bako had 6 RBI!

Dave Geiser

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I'm 6-0 at Wrigley this year

While I have some tickets already purchased for later in the year, I'll accept donations as the pennant race tightens. ;)

The call of the Cub fan, c. 1893: "one long, ravaged, derisive yell...a cyclonic whoop!"

by cubzfan on Jul 19, 2007 4:54 PM CDT reply actions

I'm 1-0...

...but I guess you stats nerds would call that a "small sample."

Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by daver on Jul 19, 2007 5:15 PM CDT reply actions

3-1 Here

by gocubs40 on Jul 19, 2007 5:28 PM CDT reply actions

2-1 at wrigley

2-0 at busch

by tbizzle83 on Jul 19, 2007 5:52 PM CDT reply actions

10-10 at Wrigley

1-0 at Miller...

This see-saw above and below .500 thing is killing me...won last Friday v. Hou...lost the one SF game Tuesday...

Fingers crossed for tomorrow...the matchup isn't favoring me though.

I got a guy on the other line about some White Walls...I'll talk to you later

by HeyGundy on Jul 19, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions

My all-time Cubs record:

Wrigley Field: 3-1
6-07-01 - My first game at Wrigley - Cardinals get swept!
9-18-05 - Turned 21 the best way possible - in the Bleachers! Cardinals lose!
5-30-07 - Ouch. The game sucked - but I was in Bullpen Box seats! Outstanding experience!

Turner Field: 1-0
7-21-98 - Greg Maddux vs Kerry Wood! I was a Braves fan at the time, and only 14.

Minute Maid Park: 1-1
7-03-06 - Clemens pitched the winner. But, Sean Marshall autographed my ticket!
8-16-06 - Ryan O'Malley's perfect day. Went to sleep a minor leaguer, woke up in the show. Pitched 8 shutout innings earning the win.

Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Jul 19, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions

I LIED!

How could I forget, I'm 4-1 at Wrigley, not 3-1!!

/5-28-06 - Cubs beat Brewers 6-2!!!

Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Jul 19, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Okay, I'm out of it tonight

I am 3-1, I just forgot the fourth game. I quit.

Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Jul 19, 2007 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions

0-6

I am like the plague the last few years. I usually make the drive from Iowa City at least twice a year. I am rethinking another trip in August, I have a ticket during the last Brewers series, but that may be too valuable for me to bring in my bad mojo.

by Nibbles on Jul 19, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions

Ouch!

We'll have to revisit this as the series gets closer. Which game do you have a ticket for?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jul 20, 2007 7:16 AM CDT up reply actions

My All-time record..

Actually, my all-time record seeing Cubs games at Wrigley is much better than 2-5...it's just sitting with Al's group where I am a jinx!

And my record at other ballparks is almost certainly over .500.

by dvdmgsr on Jul 20, 2007 8:17 AM CDT reply actions

1-2

Opening day; that game against the Cardinals when Cedeno got called out oversliding second on a walk; and K. Hill's 5-RBI day agains the Giants.

by Rev Gunia on Jul 20, 2007 4:56 PM CDT reply actions

Jealous

I live in florida and only make it to about 1 series every few years though I do manage to watch about 95% of the games on TV. Anyhow, I just wanted to say how incredibly jealous I am of all of you! Go Cubs!

"Take a journey with Ernie"

by Dcubbienole on Jul 21, 2007 10:26 AM CDT reply actions