OT: Raise the Jolly Roger: To Hollywood; Sans A Star

[Big McLargehuge]

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[NewAgeOutlaw]

Walker swings at 2 clear balls and eventually grounds into the dp. Can't be helping Arrieta out PRNW.

 

[cheesedanish87]

Marte should of caught that ball.

It feels like the game is on the line anytime the Cubs get someone on base with Arrieta pitching.

 

[bathroomSTAAL]

Oh nice, didn't know the Black Bears won. I went to a game in July, it was pretty cool. Beautiful little park.

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

Yeah, can't believe they gave Fowler a triple. It was a long run, but Marte got there and dropped a fly ball that a major leaguer should catch. Luckily, AJ pulled a Houdini to get out of the jam.

 

[cheesedanish87]

AJ is pitching his heart out through these first 5 innings.

The sixth inning is going to be a challenge for AJ with the middle of the Cubs order up.

 

[Coastal Kev]

This game needs more Floriom.

 

[Hockeygod66]

4 back again

 

[Coastal Kev]

We should have thrown the kitchen sink at the Cubs yesterday. Oh well.

 

[cheesedanish87]

I know Ramirez messed up those under hand throws to the pitcher, but other then that i think hes looked pretty good at first base.

I already like him over there better then Pedro.

 

[cheesedanish87]

LOL

I guess that's the only way we can score off this guy.

 

[ColePens]

Bastardo is god

 

[ColePens]

That's seriously an incredible inning. All the pressure on cubs.

 

[bathroomSTAAL]

Bastardo is god

Not an MLB pitcher

 

[ColePens]

He's been lights out. Him and caminero. ... I was wrong

 

[ColePens]

Perfect back to back plays. Kang dominatedd.... mercer can't.

 

[Cherpak]

How is Mercer some great defensive SS again?

Same for Cervelli. Neither one gets the ball out of their glove cleanly.

 

[Coastal Kev]

Dumb move by Maddon, he should have pinch hit there. I hope that comes back to bite them.

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

You can definitely see the difference in philosophy between these 2 teams. Starlin Castro has been a solid player for the Cubs in the past. Even so, he was really bad earlier in the year. Maddon used him sparingly because he didn't deserve to play. Jordy Mercer was really good last year but has been horrible this year. Hurdle bends over backwards to get him in the game at the expense of better players.

And no wonder... the Cubs have gained ground since Mercer came back. Can anybody explain to me how you don't play your best offensive lineup possible when you are facing a starter with a sub-2 era? Hurdle is maddening at this point.

 

[Cherpak]

Seems Maddon doesn't trust his bp. Second straight game he is trying to run his horse as far as he can.


Walker can't even get out of his own way.

 

[Coastal Kev]

HUgE

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

Table set for Jordy Mercer. My heart pressure going through the roof.

 

[bathroomSTAAL]

Florimon is a good pinch-runner. Never use him otherwise.

 

[NewAgeOutlaw]

Hurdle sits golden boy for Harrison. I would have gone with Pedro but at least Mercer isn't up there.

 

[TNT87]

Don't waste this opportunity Bucs.