Oswalt Leads Cubs 4-0; Astros Bullpen Gives 3 Back; Result: 4-3 Cubs Loss
by Al Yellon on Apr 17, 2010 4:30 PM CDT
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The Astros tried real, real hard to give today's game to the Cubs, even to the point of booting a ground ball by Ryan Theriot that would have ended the game.
Instead, the Cubs had one more shot, with Theriot in scoring position after a wild pitch, but Kosuke Fukudome struck out, and the Astros had their second win of the year, 4-3 over the Cubs, registering their first save of the season, on a sunny day where many people in the bleachers were in shorts, while the upper deck emptied out in mid-game and a few people in the upper deck corners were seen huddled under blankets like they were at a Bears game.
Roy Oswalt looked like vintage 2005 Oswalt today -- no walks, five hits and six strikeouts in six innings; the Cubs got only two men past first base, and both were stranded. Meanwhile, the key play of the game was turned in by Hunter Pence in the second inning. With Carlos Lee on second and Pence on first, Chris Johnson grounded to Aramis Ramirez. It looked like an easy 5-4-3 DP; a run would have scored, of course, but no one would have been left on base and the next hitter grounded out, which would have ended the inning.
Instead, Pence did an outstanding job of breaking up the DP, which led to a bloop single by J.R. Towles, scoring the second run of the inning -- as it turned out, the difference in the game.
Despite that, Tom Gorzelanny was throwing well -- until Pedro Feliz's shot up the middle hit him in the left shoulder. The ball ricocheted right to Derrek Lee for a putout; after examination by, it seemed, half the Cub staff, Gorz stayed in to finish the inning and was then removed. In the postgame news conference, Lou said that Gorz had wanted to stay in, "to his credit", but they decided to take him out as a precaution. For his own part, Gorzelanny said it was probably the smart thing to do, "considering it was a chilly day", and he said he didn't think it was anything serious, even though Lou said he was hit in the "meat" part of his left shoulder.
Ah, Lou. What a gift of the English language you have!
Anyway, after Oswalt left the game, Brandon Lyon came in and got pounded for four hits by the six batters he faced, including a RBI double by Alfonso Soriano. Soriano does seem to be moving better on the bases, though still not at full speed; his 2-for-4 day bumped his average to .286. No, I'm not going to forget the fly ball he botched in the fifth inning, although no harm was done when the next batter flied to center to end the inning.
Next time you think about criticizing Jim Hendry, think about this: Ed Wade signed Brandon Lyon to a three-year, $15 million deal. That's right, three years, no option years, for someone who's really... bad. Lyon has now allowed 10 hits and six earned runs in 5.1 innings this year for a 10.13 ERA. Granted, small sample size and all, but really. Just remember, things could always be worse.
It would have been nice to sweep the Astros, but Roy Oswalt is, after all, still a pretty good pitcher. Win tomorrow and win the series -- that'd be two series wins in a row and a 4-2 homestand... keep up that kind of work, and it'll be a very nice season.
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It could always be worse...
You could be stuck in Europe trying to get to Nebraska for your brother’s wedding, due to fly out on Monday on a flight that’s already been cancelled…..
The idea that a volcano in Iceland is ruining a wedding in Nebraska is just too funny to worry about an extra hit (though I did watch most of the boring game on MLB.tv….)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
Wow, that sucks.
Hope you’re making the best of it, and that you can make it…
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
that's really awful
you’ll have quite a story to tell the grandkids, if nothing else
"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," -- Lou
Sorry to hear also
But seriously….anywhere in Europe is better than Nebraska. And my opinion on weddings is “just because you are going to screw up the rest of your life doesn’t give you the right to screw up my weekend”.
"All of us are in the gutter...some of us are looking at the stars." Oscar Wilde
by Tingham on Apr 17, 2010 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
hope you get there in time
congrats to your brother
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
Kudos to the bullpen today
Someone in a thread gave them grief, but they pitched a combined 6 innnings and gave up 2 runs. That is good not bad.
I am hoping Lou might start putting Russell in more and in more important situations. So far so good, but he really has not been tested much.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
Yes, it's good, BUT....
… give up only one of those runs and you’re maybe still playing.
BTW, Jessica: 40,471 today. Still worried about ticket sales?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Saturday's were never the issue Al
They ALWAYS sell out. However the very good weather is saving the Cubs asses on walk up & recent sales. Again not something one wants to rely on for sales.
Given that Gorzo went out after 3 innings I was most impressed by the bullpen. As usual had the Cubs managed to SCORE another run or two that too would have made the differences. Cubs also were lucky that Sori’s error did not lead to a run. Bench remains an issue. Had the Cubs tied it, Sori is still in LF in the extra innings. It seems Fuld is no longer an option anyway, but I don’t like it. Whatever happened to Lou’s promise to let Colvin play two to three games a week?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Lou meant
three games in two weeks. I can see his point. It’s hard to break into such a productive lineup.
Man...
let the ticket thing go already. Or at least email her if you’re going to talk about it daily. It’s just weird at this point.
Just tweaking her a bit.
Trust me, it goes on in email too.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
The way you two talk about the ticket issue,
I would be very surprised if it did not go on in emails.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
For some reason this sounds almost, vaguely, like a TWSS
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Good?
They gave up a HR and single to a very light hitting catcher, by light hitting I mean a career avg south of the Mendoza line. That is not by defintion good. The bullpen is weak and has been for a long time, think Prior and Wood, and if we had a solid BP Prior would have pitched so late. I, as of right now, compare us to the KC Royals.
If that HR by Towles was a foot to the left, it's a loud strike.
That was an incredibly lucky shot.
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
The bullpen was good TODAY
Called on to come in the 4th inning , 4 pitchers combined to give up 2 runs in six innings. Last time I checked giving up 2 runs in six innings was pretty good. Please spare us how “bad” the Astros are. As I am tired of pointing out the WORST team in baseball will beat the BEST team in baseball AT least 1 out 3 times especially when that team has its ace pitching. It was a frustrating loss like several others, but hardly evidence of a doomed season.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
THIS
This is exactly what should be taken out of the game today. Sure the Astros lineup is embarrassingly weak, but their lineup isn’t why we lost today. We lost today because Roy Oswalt shut us down. Oswalt has been one of the best 2 or 3 pitchers in the National League over the last 6-8 years. Losing to Oswalt doesn’t mean our team sucks or the season is finished.
Has anyone heard an update on Ronnie?
I heard Len mention today that he has been under the weather, but this seems to be more common in the last year+. Used to be he would only miss road series to certain ballparks…
Back tomorrow I think.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 17, 2010 4:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Win tomorrow and all is okay.
Soriano went 2 for 4 and didn’t hurt us in the field. The bullpen held up okay. This was the best loss of the year.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 17, 2010 4:57 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Soriano...
… was playing way too deep on JR Towles RBI single in the 2nd inning. Maybe that wasn’t his call, but better positioning at least allows him to attempt to make a play on a ball that seemingly hung up in the air for quite a while.
defense
I froze my butt off at the game today and paid special attention to Soriano. The soft line drive that was hit to soriano, he started, stopped, started, stopped and made a mild effort to catch the ball. There was a single hit to left also that he ran at about half speed to his right and fell a foot from him. If he put a little effort he could have caught it, or booted it. Either way he really looked like he was going through the motions on d. It’s telling that some of the loudest applauses of the day were when he caught a ball. Dude is a butcher
Sori did not hurt us in the field
but only because his error did not lead to a run. He still has 3 errors in the 9 games he has started.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
And when you have a laundry basket for a glove
you need to catch the balls within reach that hit it.
Yes'm
YOUR RIGHT HIS DEFENSE
is now an issue with the club . I also had expected to see Colvin in the lineup . Lou had to forget or something . Tomorrows another day .
His defense is NOW an issue?
It’s always been an issue. When he was playing second base, he led all second basemen in errors in I think nearly every season he played the position. And, in LF, he’s not much better.
He’s dropped 3 fly balls already, and it’s only the second week of the season.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
You have to admit that he's been worse so far this year than the last 3 years.
I think its in his head right now, where before he was just a regular bad fielder. He even led the league in assists one year?
Brenly was spot on today...
He said something along the lines of, “Catching the baseball is a fundamental part of the game and Soriano cannot do it.”
Len suggested that it almost has to be mental.
It’s not like he didn’t get to the ball, he just flat out didn’t execute a simple catch. It’s almost like a fielder’s version of the yips. Fortunately, he doesn’t seem to be bringing it to the plate with him.
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
Agree with Jeff
I think Sori is playing not to lose, as it were.
Sittin' on the ledge and sippin' Kool-Aid...
The ball hit by Towles
in the 2nd certainly should have been caught. Look at the replay. Even the Astro announcers were discussing his route to the ball and his lack of hustle in getting there. Unfortunately Soriano is terrible in the field this year. He looks like he is surprised when he makes a catch.
Frustrated with the offensive approach
The Cubs hitters, especially the middle of the order seemed to spend their at bats against Oswalt trying to pull the ball or hit the ball out to center field. The wind was blowing in big time and Oswalt was throwing hard stuff away all day. None of these guys did tried going the other way and hit a ton of feeble ground balls.
From what I remember in 2008,
A lot of the guys didn’t do that, and, instead, took pitches and tried to do anything they could. That was part of what made 2008 such a good year. They got away from that last year, with terrible results.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta get over .500
before end of month with this cushy sked…need a win tomorrow and a good road trip Mets are not good and won’t face Santana who’s dueling St L today 0-0 bot of 5th I think.
Considering our cleanup hitter is hitting .150 not bad so far but today was first game we didn’t have a lead at some point. Be interesting to see lineup vs. lefty Wandy does Nady start in RF?
Need to get Colvin more P/T also and soon. Juggling five OF is tough I realize but, Lou is not living up to pledge to play him 3X weekly thus far.
+1
I thought Dome would sit today in favor of Colvin, especially after his poor day in the field yesterday. He needs a day, and I guess he’ll get it tomorrow.
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Wandy is pretty solid vs. Cubs
2.39ERA against Cubs in 6 starts.
The Cubs have a good challenge ahead of them tomorrow. Hopefully they can get a couple runs out of him and have a bullpen give up some more for a win.
And I don’t think it’s out of the question to take 3 of 4 from the Mets at CitiField.
Don't know where you got those numbers.
Wandy is 4-4, 3.84 in 13 career starts vs. the Cubs.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
True but Demp
has an ERA of 4.44 in 18 starts Vs the Astros.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Do those W/L numbers line up nicely with home/away splits?
IIRC, Wandy destroys us in Houston, but we generally take care of him (although not by much) at Wrigley.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Yahoo sports reported 2.39
Well now I feel a little better going into tomorrow!
I'm really starting to like this team.
Last year, if they were behind 2 runs I sort of gave up and thought the game was over.-especially after the 5th. But today, although they were down 4 runs, I really didn’t panic. I’m taking that as a good sign. This is going to be a fun team to watch this year. They really made it interesting down to the last out.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
It's the way things felt in 2008
Definitely not the way things felt in 2009.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm not quite up to 08 confidence.
But I’m getting there.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
A somewhat small out in the game, but Soto's K in the 9th was interesting...
Geo laid off quite a few nasty pitches to work the count to 3-2. As soon as Bob Brenly mentioned that this was probably a fast ball situation, Lindstrom threw a nasty off-speed pitch and Geo couldn’t hold up his check swing.
These are the individual battles (ie “guessing games”) within the game that I love watching. Give credit to Lindstrom because he had Soto guessing fastball. If Geo coaxes a walk, maybe the Cubs find a way to tie the game or win it in the 9th. We’ll get ’em tomorrow…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
Yep, and Geo knew it, too.
His immediate reaction seemed to suggest he knew he just plain guessed wrong and didn’t react to the pitch that was thrown. Lindstrom was bringing it, so I can’t really fault him too much.
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
Sean Marshall continues to impress me.
No matter the situation, it just seems like the man is confident, serious, and well-suited to face it. If we had a bullpen full of guys like that, I’d take on anybody.
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
So who
pitched out of the pen?
I can’t get too worked up about this — it’s Roy freakin’ Oswalt. Win tomorrow, we take the series, and I think we’re solid.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
Gray, Russell, Marshall
Am I forgetting anyone?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
(checks box score)
Berg, between Gray and Russell
2IP for both Gray and Berg
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Berg pitched also.
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
starting to
look a lot like last year. win lose win lose win lose.
I put W's on my calendar.
So far it looks like a checkerboard. The same kind of zig zag that the pieces would set up like.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
I put a blue "W" for a win and a red "L" for a loss on my calendar
it’s a great was to get an overall snapshot of the season. Winning streaks, good weeks, tough series, etc…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
a win is highlighted
and a loss gets a red X
thought I was the only one that did that…
by cozmotaylor123 on Apr 17, 2010 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I just mark the blue W's and leave the L's blank.
I feel bad enough when they lose. Dont need to make myself feel worse by getting out a red pen and writing an “L”.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Apr 18, 2010 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Are you surprised?
Did you expect us to roar to 10 games over .500 in the first month of the season and stay there? So far the season is playing about as we should have expected. Anyone that expected the team to win 90+ games was probably being too optimistic. This looks to be a team that is going to win between 80-87 games and be in contention for a wild card spot or even the division depending on how well the Cardinals play.
The difference between this year's team and last year's team
Is that this year’s team keeps fighting until the end. This would have been a 4-0 loss last year, easily.
I like the resiliency I saw in today’s game. I believed until the end that this team could win this game.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope Tom really will be ok.
I thought they were going to pull out a win today but didn’t happen. Get ’em tomorrow and take the series.
some good and some bad
A little bit of both in this game, I think getting shut out by Oswalt is something that could happen to any team, but they had 2 chances to tie it up and couldn’t do it…Fuku looked bad in his last at bat, which I guess we should be used to.
Soriano’s fielding problems aren’t going away, at least he is starting to hit.
Bullpen was ok today. Tomorrow turns out to be a pretty big game.
Holliday pops out to leave the bags loaded
Top 11 0-0
Cora makes a crazy leap in the stands to get the out
Where is Bartman when a team actually nees him? :)
I'd hate to think St. Louis is gonna win this game...
I mean it’s Johan vs. Jaime Garcia. That’s almost as lopsided as Zambrano vs. Suppan (Oh wait…)
Jaime Garcia is pretty good, though.
Not Johan good, but much better than Suppan now.
by mattisnotfrench on Apr 17, 2010 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
While Theriot hasn't been awful and certainly isn't hurt --
I wonder sometimes what would it be like if Castro was called up at anytime. Sometimes this offense needs a spark, and I think Castro could bring that at some point.
2010 is OUR year.
I don't think it will be in the first half of 2010
He could come on later. I think a possible scenario if Fontenot goes back to his 2009 ways is using Theriot at 2b.
I don't think I'm on board for Theriot at second.
I like Baker alittle more than him.
2010 is OUR year.
Theriot played more 2b than SS until 2008
Theriot only has 3 errors in 254 chances at 2b. He was also better defensively at 2b than SS in the minors .970 fielder at 2b in the minors .953 at short.
You don’t need the range at 2b that you ned at SS and range is his weakness.
His range is *a* weakness
His arm is another. Both of these problems are helped by a move to 2B.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Haven't seen enough of Baker
Baker hits for power more than Theriot for sure, but I don’t think we’ve really seen enough of him to know if he is an everyday player or not.
Wow
Larussa makes a crazy decision to bat Hawksworth in the 14th inning bases loaded with backup catcher still on the bench.
Looked it up he was 6 for 60 in the minor leagues.
St. Louis had 2nd and 3rd nobody out and didn't score!!!
I hope this game goes about 30 innings with Pujols giving up a homer to David Wright. :)
Nobody wants to win the Cardinals-Mets game.
St. Louis and NY are tied at 0-0 in the 15th inning.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 8:15 PM CDT reply actions
Just like him in the 2007 all-star game...
That still pisses me off!
2 things
about Ed Wade.
First, he’s one of the worst GMs in baseball imo. I’d like to think we could aim a little higher in our comparisons.
Second, I’d much rather try to deal with Lyon’s contract than Soriano’s. Soriano’s contract dwarfs just about all of just about any GMs contracts.
DEJESUS!!!
I almost feel bad for the guy
He knows he’s not getting the job done and it’s hurting the team, so he’s grasping for things to do to make people happy. If (as noted above) the problem lies in his overthinking everything, then moving away from stuff that’s fun for him might hurt more than it helps. I’d say he needs a road trip to a place where there are no Cubs fans to give him the business out in LF, but I’m pretty sure we don’t travel to Japan this season.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
How about some love...
for Sean Marshall? He came in and just made those three Astros look like fools. Struck out the side, and looked 100% in control of the at bat the entire inning.
I have long been a big fan of Sean Marshall, and continue to be.
I 2nd that...
He has been a very nice surprise, so far.
I completely agree.
When Lou put him in, I thought the Cubs had their best chance of winning the game today.
Marshall has been nothing short of outstanding this year.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel bad for marshall
Being stuck in the bullpen when should be starting. Lou should have put him in instead of gray when he pulled gorzo and let him throw 3-4 innings and they might have avoided giving up those 2 additional runs. Despite how well he’s pitched he’s still not being used right.
by mr_einstein on Apr 18, 2010 11:50 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
^ This ^
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 18, 2010 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Game of Interest
Occurring in Atlanta.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And there's the no-no
Ubaldo Jimenez scattered 6 BBs, but lowered everybody’s BA
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Jimenez completes the no-no
and the classy Braves fans boo.
Sittin' on the ledge and sippin' Kool-Aid...
Daytona, Vitters 2 doubles,
a run, and a walk tonight. Raley 4.2, 2H, 2W. Leading Yankees 8-0.
Tennessee winning as well.
Peoria wins as well.
Jimenez gets the no-no against Atlanta
First in Rockies’ history.
First no-hitter vs. Atlanta since the Big Unit's perfect game
I think
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I was right!
Wewt!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Acid flashbacks to Jose Guzman's 1st Cubs start in 1993
No hitter w/ 2 outs in the 9th against the Braves, but Otis Nixon got a hit.
Sittin' on the ledge and sippin' Kool-Aid...
Jimenez no-hits Atlanta.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 8:43 PM CDT reply actions
What happened on the DP?
Pujols out at 2nd, Ludwick out at home?
Pujols out at second,
Ludwick caught up between third and home after running through a stop sign.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Go another six or eight.
Don’t play ’til Sunday night.
Today's Cubs game was so mundane
But yet we get a no-hitter and a 17inning 0-0 game on the same night. Gotta love baseball.
On to the 18th
Still scoreless.
Stat line: Pujols 1-4, 4 BB (2 intentional)::Holiday 0-5, 0 BB
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Double play,
capped off by a TOOTBLAN for Ludwick.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
Ryan Franklin on the mound for the Cards
Depleting their bullpen completely, I believe.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Except for
their 4 other SPs. Only guys left on the bench. Go 25.
Diving catch in the Mets-Cardinals game,
The announcer said: “This is the best play I have ever seen in the top of the 17th inning.”
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 8:55 PM CDT reply actions
No surprise out of him.
Just keep going, St. Louis and New York!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN's got the Monday night game vs. the Mets
Assuming they’ve finished playing this game by then.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
They might not finish by Tuesday at this rate.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
By the way...
Is C.B. Bucknor the worst home plate umpire in history?
No,
Tim McCarver is a worse umpire. Oh, wait…
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He is bad umpire AND very confrontational
Deadly combination. He basically encourages players to argue and get tossed and HE should have been tossed years ago.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 18, 2010 6:45 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 18, 2010 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Off to the top of the 18th!
Let’s have some fun, my list of the best 80’s movies:
1) Raiders of the Lost Ark
2) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
3) Ghostbusters
4) Back to the Future
I'd second that list, but add:
1) The Empire Strikes Back
2) Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
3) The Breakfast Club
4) Wall Street
5) Broadcast News.
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
Not bad...but we both forgot Die Hard
How about 90’s movies:
1) Shawshank Redemption
2) Pulp Fiction
3) Die Hard with a Vengeance
4) Independence Day (guilty pleasure)
No "Matrix"?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I didn't care for "Independence Day."
Seemed a little hokey to me. But then again, my 90’s guilty pleasure is “Point Break.”
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
Boooo-dhi. I'm an Effff Bee Eye Aaaagent....
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I heard somewhere there's a theatre (maybe LA?)
where they do audience-participation live reads of “Point Break.” If true, this one’s on my Bucket List.
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
That's just awesome
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Had to look into it
Here ya go – http://www.yelp.com/biz/point-break-live-san-francisco
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
My 80s List
1) Brazil
2) Zelig
3) The Fly
4) 1984
5) Eight Men Out
Sittin' on the ledge and sippin' Kool-Aid...
Too tired to do a list but Thursday
I am SKIPPING the Cubs /Mets game here in New York because I am taking a LARGE group of friends to LOCAL HERO which one of my favorite films of the last 25 plus years. The charming director Bill Forsyth was here last Thursday to introduce on his other films. One the most charming and neglected comedies in decades.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 18, 2010 6:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Felipe Lopez pitching in St. Louis for the Cardinals.
Yeah, you heard that right.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:06 PM CDT reply actions
I am watching it here in NYC
Got the first guy out. HE JUST STRUCK OUT the pitcher. VALDES who gave up a grannie to him last night.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
OOPS only strike 2
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
It is getting stranger
Valdes hit a squaker down the line, badly fielded went past Pujols , Valdes tried to go to 2nd and thrown out at 2nd by third baseman covering 2nd. This is very fun to watch but I don’t think Fox is too happy about losing the Sat schedule.
Pagan walks, now Valdes has to throw from the stretch.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
It's particularly bad for Fox
since they make literally no money on extra innings. They only sell enough ads for a 9 inning game.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 18, 2010 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Valdes gets the THIRD out
Bottom of the 18th coming up.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Who does he think he is
Sean Marshall?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Remember the complaints that the umpires had about the Red Sox-Yankees games?
About how they were too long?
Well, the Cardinals-Mets game is definitely fitting into that category, as it is six hours long. Oh, wait….
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
Infielder Felipe Lopez
Takes the mound for St. Louis.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This may be the only time
someone will say..“I wish we still had Miles”
There goes one over the fence...a Tru-Link fence.
by truelinkfence on Apr 17, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Larussa
Crazy Like a Fox…they CAN’T win this game though can they? Giving up by not wanting to use your pitching staff? They don’t deserve it.
Really cause one of these managers
managed to have a REAL pitcher left and one didn’t in a tie game. I am going with Manual as the better manager here. There is no reason the Cardinals had to put in position player in a tie home game
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
End 18
Mets 0, Cardinals 0
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Kyle Lohse in left field.
He’s taking lessons from Sean Marshall.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
Outfielder Joe Mather on the mound for St. Louis
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Mathers walks Reyes
Clearly he is no Lopez
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
Mets should be fined for swinging at ANYTHING
Bay hit by pitch. Bases loaded one out.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
frenchys up
im sure hell be swinging
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
bases loaded one out
i wonder if the mets are going to to pull a cubs
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
PS
There is a High School game scheduled for AFTER this game.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
At Busch Stadium.
I wonder if the high school players’ parents are going to get free tickets.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
On a sac fly
Of course
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Someone actually scored in St. Louis!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:30 PM CDT reply actions
FYI flyball to Lohse
Reyes scored . Two out
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
The evil part of me
wants this to keep going. Let them go 24 innings for all I care.
2010 is OUR year.
HANK WHITE batting
Being intentially walked to load bases for Valdes with two out.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
cubs face the mets after the astros, right?
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
the mets are going to be worn out for a while
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Correct.
Four games in New York.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
If they tie it,
Can they go another 19 innings?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Stupid Valdes swings
3 outs. On to the bottom of the inning.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
who's the Cubs 'emergency' pitcher
With no one like Andres Blanco on the team…is it Baker?
I couldn’t see Tracy, Nady or Colvin doing it.
I'd go with the Muffin Man
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
what channels this on anyways
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
FOX.
Depends where you live.
All of the 7 pm EST games have finished.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Sooo..
BB, Sac Bunt, IBB, HBP, Sac Fly, K
Still a fun half-inning
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Was a groundout instead of a K.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Ludwick BB
Tying run at 1st
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
im going to laugh if krod blows it
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
It seems very possible
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Ludwick gets another TOOTBLAN.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
Testing Hank White's arm
YOU DON’T DO THAT!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
He's not seeing anything else near the zone
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I would like the Cards to tie it
Just to see who the Cards put in next
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
i bet pujols has a nice fastball
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
He should toss knuckleballs
Just to mess with people
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
pujols is so strong theyd probably be 80 mph knucklers
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh, FOX,
I already saw the play five times. I don’t need to see it anymore.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
I stand corrected
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Watching on TV showed Fontenot lost his grip and didn't make the throw in the scond.
Pence came in hard but it was after Fontenot already decided not to throw it. We are shakey defensively up the middle.
Pujols takes 3rd on the 6-3
Two away
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Unreal
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
Base hit, tie game (again).
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
woo!
more baseball!
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
Do not let the Cards go ahead
Molina singled in Albert
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
Lilly-meat with the RBI
Tied at 1!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Why is this game so boring and yet so funny at the same time?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:47 PM CDT reply actions
its boring because its 19 innings
and funny because its tiring out both the mets and cards
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
It's really a shame that either one of these two teams
has to win.
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
K-Rod BS
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
After the top of the 21st,
They’ll do the traditional 21st inning stretch.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
I freaking hate Yadier Molina...
The guy looks like a freaking 2 year old!
I hope Pujols throws 150 pitches.
Seriously all Mets should be fined for swinging
and if they should get two strikes they should bunt.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
Well somebody has a brain
Pagan bunts and Mather can’t handle it. Man on first
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
It should have it's own thread
I say start an overflow at 21 innings
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Angel Pagan lead-off single
GIDP, anyone?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
surely you just
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
jest
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Nasty
Looks like the strike zone is shrinking.
He’s squeezing Mather!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Is Pelfrey a starter for the Mets?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
yes
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
pelfrey warming up
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
1st and 3rd with no outs
Score a bunch of runs please!
Another sac fly :D
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Who's gonna get the second BS tonight?
Pelfrey?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
its up to lopez PH and mustache ryan
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
Who's gonna PH?
Wainwright?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
probably
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Scary stat
Lopez & Mather combined have a lower ERA than 6 Cub pitchers. They gave up 2 runs in 3 innings.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
A 20 inning game and a no-no on the same day!
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
So does ESPN lead with this or Yankees/Rangers?
Must be quite the dilemma.
"Say this much for baseball--it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America." ~Bruce Catton
Jimenez will steal the limelight
But it’ll be under protest
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Most likely the no-no.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Pelfry in
Wow Mets have used 24 players. All except Perez who started last night.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
Meanwhile, LaRussa still has at least 3 SPs on his bench
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
OOPS FOX IS WRONG
There is a shock. Yahoo box shows Mets only used 9 pitchers so other 3 starters are on bench. Should teach me to ever believe those guys.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
if i was managing this
i would seriously considering intentionally unintentionally “tossing” the game so the team isnt screwed up for a week
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Game is 7 hours long.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
2 down
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
Brendan Ryan is the last gasp
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
And he singles.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Ryan singles
Man on first two out
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
mustache man comes through
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
cards have 15 hits and only 1 run
and i thought the cubs sucked at converting hits into runs
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
No, Lanny McDonald is mustache man...
Look him up.
Another walk.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
On 4 pitches
Pujols is gonna tie this sucker up again, isn’t he?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Come on, Cardinals ... score one more run!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
If the Mets lose
it might really bury them, but I do hate the Cards more.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
Mets win, 2-1!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
It's over
Pelfrey gets the save
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
it was fun while it lasted
see you soon, mets
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 10:08 PM CDT reply actions
If they can catch their breath
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm sad that it's over...
But glad St. Louis lost.
I wonder if anyone in fantasy baseball had Pelfrey
and gets a save. I doubt anyone would have him though.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Kind of the perfect outcome
Cards lose, and both they and the Mets exhaust their bullpens right before the Cubs go to NY.
Not right before
They have almost two days, Need a long game tomorrow
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
With a night game tomorrow,
the Mets should be totally exhausted when they get back to New York.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 18, 2010 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
agreed
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Go for 22 innings tomorrow
Alas official time was 6.53 so did not make it to 7 hours.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 17, 2010 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Which one was the bigger story?
Jimenez’s no hitter or the 20 inning game?
I’d say 20 inning game
by Liverpoolcubsfan on Apr 17, 2010 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
My guess would be the no-hitter.
But that’s just my opinion.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 17, 2010 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
no no
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
If it weren't the first no-no in Rockies' history
I’d agree with you
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
even if it wasnt
2 months from now more people are going to remember the no no than the 20 inning game
"The roar from the crowd really fired me up," Burish said. "In warmups there were a lot of signs. One said 'Burish, my grandma is pregnant.' I don't know what that means. I skated by it and said, 'it's not mine.' "
by jesus christos on Apr 17, 2010 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, since Tiger's not playing in the Verizon Heritage Tournament,
I’d say you lead with the no-hitter.
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Slept late today, is the Mets game over yet?
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by eths on Apr 18, 2010 5:56 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Not yet.
They’re in the 34th inning now.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 18, 2010 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions
it sure
would suck to lose a series to a 2-8 team. possible with wandy pitching as the cubs seem to have trouble with this guy. hopefully we head to ny with a 500 record.
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