Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Preview, Wednesday 6/15, 7:05 CT: Going For Three
by Al Yellon on Jun 15, 2011 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintThe last time the Cubs won three games in a row:
- Bobby Scales, Xavier Nady and Micah Hoffpauir were still on the team.
- Casey Coleman won one of the three games.
- And gave up no runs while doing it.
- The Cubs gave up three runs -- combined -- in the three games. And scored eight -- in just one of the three games.
Those are all amazing and true facts from the Cubs' last three-game winning streak, which consisted of 1-0 and 2-0 wins in San Diego and an 8-3 win in Houston from Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2010. Now, the last time the Cubs won three straight home games:
- Thomas Diamond was the winning pitcher in one of the games
- James Russell was the winning pitcher in another one of the games
- The Cubs scored 17 runs in the three games, with only three home runs.
- And one of the home runs was hit by Blake DeWitt.
- Finally, they sandwiched losses of 14-7 and 18-5 around that streak.
Those are all amazing and true facts from the Cubs' last three-game winning streak at home, more than nine months ago, from Sept. 1-4 (Sept. 2 was an off day), 2010. Perhaps they will accomplish this tremendous feat tonight. Or not. But in any case, I wanted to remind you what a three-game winning streak is like.
Cubs lineup:
Castro SS, Johnson CF, Baker 1B, Ramirez 3B, Soto C, Montañez RF, DeWitt LF, LeMahieu 2B, Zambrano p
Brewers lineup:
Weeks 2b, Morgan cf, Braun lf, Fielder 1b, McGehee 3b, Hart rf, Betancourt ss, Lucroy c, Narveson p
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Something's gotta give. Both Chris Narveson and Carlos Zambrano have won their last three decisions against tonight's opponent.
Big Z gave up four runs to the Brewers on April 8 in Milwaukee, but the Cubs won that game 7-4, the only game they won in that series. Of current Brewers, Prince Fielder just pounds him: .349 (15-for-43) with five doubles, three HR and 15 walks.
Chris Narveson has a 0.98 career ERA against the Cubs in three lifetime starts, one in each year from 2009 through 2011. Current Cubs, though, are hitting .263 (15-for-57) off him, and Geovany Soto, who homered last night, is 4-for-10 with a double and three walks.
So maybe we're not totally doomed after all.
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Ha, Diamond...cut.
That’s rich.
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Jun 15, 2011 5:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What would Diamond's Q-name be?
I’d guess Dimesy.
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Jun 15, 2011 5:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Houdini?
I was referring to your definition of baseball. Baseball=nicknames, nicknames=baseball… nicknames
Ah, I see.
Gotta admit, nicknames are one of my favorite parts.
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Jun 15, 2011 5:27 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He must not have developed his Cutter
"On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs" - Earl Weaver
by RiskyBusiness on Jun 15, 2011 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
He could have been so valuable moving forward!!! Damn you Hendry!!!! Damn you Quade!!!!
I have no problems with Baker hitting third against a lefty.
And hopefully, DeWitt will no longer be playing left once Sori comes back.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 15, 2011 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Actually, Soriano was activated today
With Barney on the DL, Soriano took his spot on the roster (link). So why isn’t Soriano in LF against the LHP tonight?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 15, 2011 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Needs the required Day of Reacclimation.
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Jun 15, 2011 5:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And it's been raining all day. Chances of Soriano pulling something in a leg on a wet
track, 98%. Chances of Soriano pulling something on a dry track, only 91%.
Because he doesn't slide as well as DeWitt to hold the hitter to a single
"On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs" - Earl Weaver
by RiskyBusiness on Jun 15, 2011 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
but he makes up for it with his ______________.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 15, 2011 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
He has to practice misjudging balls at Wrigley
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 15, 2011 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Why isn't Reed Johnson starting in left?
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
First base!
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Jun 15, 2011 5:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Campana?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 15, 2011 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
God, let's just get this 3 in a row win thing over with.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Jun 15, 2011 5:06 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I Agree and Then...
get the 4 in a row win thing over with and get the 5 in a row win thing over with, so on, and so forth.
2012 - The 104th time is the charm.
interesting lineup tonight
Anyone think Quade maybe just pulls names out of a hat 2 hrs before game time?
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 15, 2011 5:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
No.
Castro has consistently led off against lefties. Baker mashes lefties. Ramirez usually hits fourth or fifth, and Soto has hit fifth against lefties often enough.
The rest is cobbled together, but hardly random.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Mikey Q treats it like a bunch of Legos
He dumps the can upside down onto the floor, and starts putting random pieces together and presto, a lineup begins to take form!
If you think you've seen it all...just wait!
by CubFanSince1970 on Jun 15, 2011 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
How so, in this case?
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Quade is actually pretty consistent
If the Cubs face a left-handed pitcher, Quade will load up on righties. On Monday night, there was only one lefty Cubs batter to start the game – Campana. This time it’s DeWitt.
"On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs" - Earl Weaver
by RiskyBusiness on Jun 15, 2011 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Yo, DJ!
Nice to see him penciled in at 2B.
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Jun 15, 2011 5:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Yes definitely!
Let’s give the kid at least 5 or 6 straight starts at 2B and see what he can do.
If you think you've seen it all...just wait!
by CubFanSince1970 on Jun 15, 2011 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
could not agree more
let’s hope he stays there when soriano bumps dewitt out of LF.
by philly incoherent on Jun 15, 2011 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
was hoping to see big Tony tonight.
Booo
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 15, 2011 5:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Dammit Al
So maybe we’re not totally doomed after all.
This? Keep the reverse jinx alive! It’s been working!
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 15, 2011 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
What say you LeMahieu?
Will your performance tonight make the Purple Evolutionist the Wally Pipp of this century??
by doofus cubs guy on Jun 15, 2011 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
We'll see what happens tomorrow when Greinke (RHP) starts
I’ll bet DeWitt gets the start.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 15, 2011 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
dewitt has the skill to beat elite pitching!!
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 15, 2011 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Shipped to Iowa
To work on his pitch recognition.
"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
Real free swinger
He swung at a frickin’ pickoff attempt!
"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
IF jesus didn't know it was going to happen no one did
Last December when I was with New Orleans, our fat punk kicker, Garrett Hartley, missed a game-winner and we lost for the second week in a row – that was one of the times you want to grab a guy and tell him to [bug ] off," Fujita said. "But Hartley was young, and I didn’t want to mess him up for good, so I just bit my lip and said, ‘Hey, man, don’t worry about it — it was a team loss,’ which of course was a total lie."
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jun 15, 2011 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
DJLM
Hasn’t don’t much yet so I highly doubt he’s going to out perform or even closely match Barney. Seems alotta hating on Darwin. I think he’s excellent both defesively and offensively.minus power. 2b is a TOUGH spot to fill with both good def and power.
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 15, 2011 5:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Theriot?!
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Gonna be 3 tonight - GO CUBS
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
by eths on Jun 15, 2011 5:32 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Look at that photo again, Al - Aram appears to be the one doing the celebrating!
Would be nice to see the party continue tonight. Clearly we haven’t seen the Cubs put any sort of streak together yet, so this would be the perfect time to get something going…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
Aram?
[O]ne of the most disinterested major leaguers in uniform? Couldn’t be.
"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 figured some wit would come up with that
Or, y’know, he could be cheering because his team just won the game. I’m gonna go with Occam’s Razor on this one.
"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 isnt Soriano playing LF? kind of odd....
Who got sent out?
Glad to see DeWitt instead of Campana today. One of yesterdays heroes finds himself back on the bench as usual.
Quade never plays a guy the first day back from an injury or from the minors.
Heaven knows why.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
He wants him to sit next to him on the bench so he can learn all the nicknames or refresh them if he's been on the team previously.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 15, 2011 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Suppenkasper!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
by eths on Jun 15, 2011 5:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You ever wonder if you jynx the Cubs by mentioning the 3 in a row?
I mean after all they haven’t won 3 in a row since it’s been mentioned. Just sayin’.
P.S. Pissed off Dewitt’s in LF!!!!!
Soriano off dl?
Or no? Lol been a while I forgot (hoped) he wasn’t on the team anymore. Didn’t he go like 0 for 12 in aaa rehab? Weeeeeeeee
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 15, 2011 5:37 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Get used to that feeling.
He has another 3.5 years on his deal.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Why don't you just punch me in the face while you are at it
Last December when I was with New Orleans, our fat punk kicker, Garrett Hartley, missed a game-winner and we lost for the second week in a row – that was one of the times you want to grab a guy and tell him to [bug ] off," Fujita said. "But Hartley was young, and I didn’t want to mess him up for good, so I just bit my lip and said, ‘Hey, man, don’t worry about it — it was a team loss,’ which of course was a total lie."
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jun 15, 2011 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
So tell me about DJLM
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 15, 2011 5:48 PM CDT reply actions
It's a degenerative condition that affects the uvula. You don't wanna know anymore...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 15, 2011 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
"Mulva?"
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by Craig in South Bend on Jun 15, 2011 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont know how to feel about this
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 15, 2011 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
i guess that would be better
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 15, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
And since he'll be a Cub soon
That’s doubly-good!
"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'S GONNA HAPPEN!
"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 HIT A HOME RUN TO LIKE THE THIRD DECK YESTERDAY
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 15, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Something’s gotta give. Both Chris Narveson and Carlos Zambrano have won their last three decisions against tonight’s opponent.
Or they could both get NDs, like the four starters in the previous two games have…
"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
shhhhhhhhhh
Last December when I was with New Orleans, our fat punk kicker, Garrett Hartley, missed a game-winner and we lost for the second week in a row – that was one of the times you want to grab a guy and tell him to [bug ] off," Fujita said. "But Hartley was young, and I didn’t want to mess him up for good, so I just bit my lip and said, ‘Hey, man, don’t worry about it — it was a team loss,’ which of course was a total lie."
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jun 15, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Sullivan tweets game will be delayed
PWSullivan Paul Sullivan
Cubs-Brewers game will be delayed, though they don’t know how long yet.
Ok Boys n Girls...Let's step up to the plate, shall we?
Once again, the Cubs will attempt to win 3 in a row. (If my math is correct, that’s approx. 4.86% of a 162 gm schedule). Some daring soul, earlier this week, predicted Cubs win 3 of 4 from Crew…he/she did not say “3 in a row”. For those of you paying attention last nite, I myself (AKA “Mr. Happy-Pants”) predicted the comeback mere moments before it began… As I would violate the unwritten rule of the “anti-jinx”…I cannot vote here. My question is simply this: Who will go on written record, RIGHT NOW, and predict tonite ends in our first 3 gm win streak of 2011???
"Don't eat the eggs". "Why?" "Bill put LSD in the eggs"... Bill: "and in the water..." "But Bill...we drank the water!" From the parady "Cub Fans that Stare at Pujols".
I'm predicting five in a row...
cause I’m going to the Thursday-Friday games!
by doofus cubs guy on Jun 15, 2011 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
PLEASE, Gentlemen
SOLID COMMITMENTS ONLY need reply. Doofus, is that a solid “yes” on your part???
"Don't eat the eggs". "Why?" "Bill put LSD in the eggs"... Bill: "and in the water..." "But Bill...we drank the water!" From the parady "Cub Fans that Stare at Pujols".
Waiting...waiting...lil din-din then back to check results...AFK
"Don't eat the eggs". "Why?" "Bill put LSD in the eggs"... Bill: "and in the water..." "But Bill...we drank the water!" From the parady "Cub Fans that Stare at Pujols".
The Cubs had two of their best wins the last two nights
and because the game was on CSN, I couldn’t watch it!
daily2b
I answered your question in the other thread last night about what baz stands for…and about the Game of Thrones..
It was a late reply, had a softball double-header so I had to leave
right when you asked the question.
When I played in the Colt World Series, they handed out T-shirts to all the players and to be politically correct to the Asian and Latin American teams, they spelled baseball bazball, so for some reason, my email/screen names have always been bazfan…I know, I know, it is very boring.
haha
Although I like Big Z, that would be just a little over the top…
Game of Thrones
Got to say I love that show, did not think I would but my wife turned me on to it. Did you watch the last episode? I cannot believe they beheaded him.
Was that the "Black Actor"?
"Don't eat the eggs". "Why?" "Bill put LSD in the eggs"... Bill: "and in the water..." "But Bill...we drank the water!" From the parady "Cub Fans that Stare at Pujols".
Sorry... haven't seen show (no HBO)
But heard some “rumor”…
"Don't eat the eggs". "Why?" "Bill put LSD in the eggs"... Bill: "and in the water..." "But Bill...we drank the water!" From the parady "Cub Fans that Stare at Pujols".
Yeah...
that was hilarious…I was shocked that that actually happened…can’t wait until the next episode.
Yeah, my son had seen the episode Sun, I watched it on Mon...
He told me I wasn’t gonna believe the ending… he was right!
I was actually saddened by it..
I really liked him…for some reason, don’t know why, I feel like it actually did not happen…
beheaded who?
i’m a couple episodes behind – just saw the guy get goldfingered (or ‘headed’)
by doofus cubs guy on Jun 15, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I really don't want to spoil it
you have to watch the last episode, it was one of the biggest shocks of the whole series.
Game of Thrones was crazzzy good!
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 15, 2011 6:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah it was...
I was skeptical about the series but man, the family plots are amazing.
I was abit at first, aswell...
so many plot lines, it was like coming into a movie halfway in… It has REALLY come together, and I REALLY look forward to it!
I have a feeling though
that as soon as something big happens, it will be the end of the season, like always…
Did you watch the Pacific?
missed the last episode - who ended up winning?
by doofus cubs guy on Jun 15, 2011 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't say
you really have to watch it…I wouldn’t want to spoil it.
Great news!
Elizabeth Hurley is no longer married! Lol just thought everyone would want to know.
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 15, 2011 6:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I know
(Liz says Hello) :)
"Don't eat the eggs". "Why?" "Bill put LSD in the eggs"... Bill: "and in the water..." "But Bill...we drank the water!" From the parady "Cub Fans that Stare at Pujols".
With the rain delay I may
get home in time to watch the game. WooHoo!
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Well..
it is raining in Greensboro, NC for anyone that cares…since I cannot watch the game :( stupid CSN
Greensboro? Nice. I’m from Lexington, NC.
THIS IS THE YEAR!
by CubsPanthersTarHeels on Jun 15, 2011 9:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
in beer garden at Uberstein
No rain currently, but front coming in shortly. My guess is 815 start
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08
% we get either of the two big FA's next year?
I’m going to be optimistic (sp) and go with 90 percent we sign Fielder.
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 15, 2011 6:45 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
That's fine though because many here think he's due to fall sooner rathe than later.
J/k it’s not fine. Lets try to increase that by a million percent or so.
Pujols in a Cubs uniform would change everything, or close to it…
To me it seems Hendy has to sign one of em or he’s for sure gone after next year. I think HE knows that.
by bleedinblue76 on Jun 15, 2011 6:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It seems to me
due to the mysterious “violation” we’ll get niether and Cubs will once again, cut payroll.
"Don't eat the eggs". "Why?" "Bill put LSD in the eggs"... Bill: "and in the water..." "But Bill...we drank the water!" From the parady "Cub Fans that Stare at Pujols".
That's wildly pessimistic
Neither the Cubs nor MLB seem to give two rips about that salary/debt violation right now. If it gets to be an issue, the Ricketts will be given a deadline to present a plan, and then hearings will be held to review the plan, etc.
IOW, if we miss on those two, it won’t be because of some labor rule that applies more to owners who own their clubs outright than to brand-new owners with tons of shiny new debt.
"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
Thank You Clutch
I always value your opinion! I hope you’re right…in any case, I still suspect no Pujols/Fielder…call it my “gut feeling”.
"Don't eat the eggs". "Why?" "Bill put LSD in the eggs"... Bill: "and in the water..." "But Bill...we drank the water!" From the parady "Cub Fans that Stare at Pujols".
I suspect no Pujols
I’m convinced he’ll re-sign with the Cards. I think we’ll take a run at Fielder, and probably miss. I say it’s 15-85 we get either one.
"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 do believe that Barney is about to become a very watered down version of Wally Pipp.
AKA THE LEMAHIEU IS STARTING! THE LEMAHIEU IS STARTING!
Good times.
"The Lemahieu"?
Isn’t that a character from LOTR? :)
"Don't eat the eggs". "Why?" "Bill put LSD in the eggs"... Bill: "and in the water..." "But Bill...we drank the water!" From the parady "Cub Fans that Stare at Pujols".
Oi!
First Rain Delay Theater Thread is live.
"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
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