Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Preview, Monday 8/22, 7:05 CT: Get Ready For A Long Night
by Al Yellon on Aug 22, 2011 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintThe Atlanta Braves have played 22 extra-inning games this season (going 14-8). If that seems like a lot of games that have gone past nine innings, it is. The major league record for such things is 31, set by the 1943 Boston Red Sox. Oddly, that same year, the Braves -- then also in Boston -- set the National League record, 27. Maybe there was something in the Boston water that year, who knows. That NL mark was tied by the 1967 Dodgers.
So it's possible those records are within reach, and perhaps we'll see an extra-inning game or two in this four-game set. The Braves have played nine 10-inning games, eight 11-inning games, three 12-inning games, one 13-inning game, and the noted 19-inning game on July 26 vs. the Pirates that was decided on what was probably a bad call by plate umpire Jerry Meals.
There hasn't been a really long game at Wrigley Field since this 16-inning affair on July 12, 2002 against the Marlins. It ran 4:38 and the Cubs won.
The longest game in the history of Wrigley Field ran 22 innings and six hours and 10 minutes, on August 17 and 18, 1982. In the pre-lights days of Wrigley, it was suspended for darkness after 17 innings and completed the next day. The winning run scored on a disputed play at the plate.
Anyway... get extra snacks the next few days. If the Braves play to form, we could be in for some long games.
Cubs lineup:
Barney ss, DeWitt 2b, Ramirez 3b, Peña 1b, Byrd cf, Soriano lf, Colvin rf, Hill c, Dempster p
Braves lineup:
Bourn cf, Prado lf, McCann c, Uggla 2b, Freeman 1b, Jones 3b, Gonzalez ss, Constanza rf, Jurrjens p
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The Cubs, of course, just finished taking two out of three from the Braves in Atlanta last weekend and will play the entire season series in a two-week span. The last time the Braves were in Wrigley Field was exactly one year ago, on August 22, 2010, Lou Piniella's last day as manager.
So it's not surprising that neither of tonight's pitchers has faced the other team since that series last year; in fact, Ryan Dempster and Jair Jurrjens faced each other on August 20, 2010. Both pitched well; both got no-decisions in a game blown by Carlos Marmol in the ninth inning. Sound familiar?
Current Braves are hitting .234 (32-for-137) against Dempster; Michael Bourn hits him best (.346, 9-for-26). Current Cubs are 13-for-49 (.265) against Jurrjens with one home run (Aramis Ramirez).
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Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Go Cubs! I want to see a win when I get up tomorrow.
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 Aug 22, 2011 5:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
And I want you
to see a W when you wake up!!!
"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011
I figured Al would have something to say about Quade benching Castro based on what Bobby was saying....
Yet Quade has missed it…….
Hilarious managing!
This should have been a discussion I'm his office with Castro
they could have watched tape to show Castro what he was doing, and he could have been told that it’s unaceptable. Bengkulu him the next day is unprofessional to me, as it’s making it public. It also should have been discussed that that kind if play is not the way his players play! All of them ever. He needed a broadcaster to point out this teams dead- assness. The whole thing is ridiculous, and the entire coaching staff should sit out this game!
Bengkulu=benching
My phone actually changes the word bengkulu to benching:)
Other way around?
I’m a mess, need more I.P.A.
ALL HAIL BENGKULU!!!!
What shall I sacrifice in His honor?
Oh, it was an auto-correct thing? Nevermind.
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Aug 22, 2011 6:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Now if I type benching on my phone
Everytime it auto corrects it to bengkulu! Fwiw it’s another name for southern Sumatra.
I love their coffee.
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
by daver on Aug 22, 2011 6:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Mike Quade and his whole staff should be embarrassed to the max...
…at having a broadcaster point out the lack of concentration of a player on the field.
I enjoy this website because it's so interesting to see folks pole vaulting over mouse turds.
Settle down Beavis:
Quade said he watched Castro tape on mute and said he does not listen to Bobby Valentine.
Reported by Muskat and Miles.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Yeah, right.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Yeah I do not believe that either
…come on Mike.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
chilango is armed and dangerous!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
THAT....is a bunch of crap....
You cant tell me this stuff was not brought up to Quade.
If it was on mute, he missed some good jabs thrown his way by Bobby.
why the hell would he admit to that?
… he’s full of shit and is just embarassed that Valentine called out him and the coaching staff for not doing there jobs. Quade is an idiot and makes himself look like one by saying stupid things like that.
and didnt Quade joke he would call Valentine??
So phone call but tv on right?? Get your lies and jokes straight Q
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Man, part of me is glad this team is made up of a bunch of suck.
It’d be maddening to be contending and lose games because QIAFI.
Seeya Jimbo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
Quade did call Valentine
but the phone was on muteMike explained after the call that he hadn’t learned anything he didn’t already know.
If it wasn't for the injuries, we'd be printing WS tickets right now.
So his other quotes were just what? Made up?
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by Nunyabidness on Aug 22, 2011 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
This was probably mentioned in this morning's
write up, but if Valentine could see what Castro was doing, why didn’t Quade? Sure makes you wonder what he’s watching!
The split screen of Castro eating seeds and Barney in a stance ready was damning for Castro.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
Damning for the coaching staff
embarrasing for Castro
Instead of damning for the coaching staff
how about damn this coaching staff!
he was too busy making sure dewitt didnt miss a spot on his car
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Aug 22, 2011 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
From the florida 16 inning game..
Double Play: Fielder’s Choice P; Lee out at Hm/P; Mordecai out at Hm/P-2B-1B-C.
Does anyone remember this? According to BB-Reference we tagged two guys out at home on the same play…Is that correct? Seems like I should remember such a play..
When you are going through hell, keep going- Winston Churchill 1940
Can we just get back to winning? It is SO much more fun.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
I wish that would have been going on with Castro while Ricketts was in the booth.
I think Bobby has enough balls to go ahead and bring it up to him if it did.
A great question would be “Why does he think its OK to not pay attention?” And “if we can see this why doesn’t your coaching staff?”
I really wonder what Ricketts reaction would have been if the team would have embarressed him like that on National TV.
I do not thinks its totally out of the realm of possibiltiy that we would have a new manager today.
Not likely but a possibility.
He did just can Hendry....
But you got to admit, it would have been hilarious to have Bobby ask him those questions…
Tommy seemed very uncomfortable in the booth
… he seemed like he was afraid they would ask him a tough question or something. i’m tired of hearing about him living in that apartment and meeting his wife in the bleachers. It was cute when he got the team but nobody cares anymore Tom.
bah No Castro!
I think ill watch pre-season fOotball.
by bleedinblue76 on Aug 22, 2011 5:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Caption on Pujols
“Hey look at me I’m Mike Quade”
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
You guys are too quiet and I'm too bored.
I shall unleash the GIF barrage:
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Celebrate!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 22, 2011 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
They are reviewing the last play
They always review the last out I guess – ruling upheld!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
meant to add this is for the LLWS
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Here in Chicago on biz and was wondering if...
…anyone recommends a good bar downtown to watch the Cubs’ and Bears’ games? Got a place called Timothy O’Tooles by my hotel but it looks kinda generic.
Thanks!
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
by calicubfan on Aug 22, 2011 6:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Doubletree off Ohio and Columbus...
… near Mag. Mile.
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
by calicubfan on Aug 22, 2011 6:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Bandera on Michigan Ave used to have some TVs by the bar.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Oh, that place is on Columbus and Ontario, right?
Everywhere nearby is real touristy. Maybe the bowling alley on Illinois could be sorta cool. They have a ton of TVs.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Yeah, way touristy..
..I might just go up to Wrigleyville..Could probably find some cheap tickets on the street.
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
by calicubfan on Aug 22, 2011 6:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Sure. I hate the bars up there, but not on gameday.
Take a cab now and tell the cabbie to avoid Lake Shore. Have him take Halsted to Clark.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
thanks chilango..
…i’ll do that! Heading up now. Gotta hit up Murphys and show my Dodger co-workers how pregaming is done! I can find tix there, right?
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
by calicubfan on Aug 22, 2011 6:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm sure you won't have a problem finding a good seat for below face
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Hey! Someone just told me the Cubs are still playing baseball in 2011.
Is this TRUE?
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Yes, but only occasionally.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 22, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
by occasionally you mean when they're are completely out of it
I'm a happy panda.
by jesus christos on Aug 22, 2011 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
That seems to be the pattern.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 22, 2011 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
If I'm gonna get pissed watching a team I like tonight, I'm gonna let it be the Bears.
Seeya Jimbo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
I can watch the Cubs tonight then...
I don’t like this team at all.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 22, 2011 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, this team is amazing since Hendry left/Fukudome got traded/That leaky toilet in the LF restroom got fixed
Ivy Walls has many theories as to why.
Seeya Jimbo! Good job, Tommy Boy!
Bears for me tonight.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Bummer- Sam Fuld just K-ed
Oh wait, I’m watching the Tigers-Rays.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Bears
Bears tonight for me at least as long as the starters are in. After that will flip back and forth.
Unfortunately for Cutler at one point if Samardzja is pitching I’ll be watching the 2nd best WR in a Chicago uniform but I’ll be watching the Cubs.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
OF course it could be worse. It could be combined with DeRosa being a better QB than Kyle Orton.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 22, 2011 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
JUMP?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 22, 2011 7:05 PM CDT reply actions
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