3/6 Cubs (Guzman) vs A's (Haren) 2:05 PM

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

According to the announcers, Dope crushed that one.

[anemic offense]

This has been one awesome day! I find out I get to play God Bless America at the August 25th Cubs/Cardinals game AND the Cubs are winning 8-1!! :D :D

 

Congrats!

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Can somebody give me the lowdown? I'm in Ames (Ia.) and I can't get Pat and Ron to come in. Also, none of the major sports websites seem to update their scoreboards very well. :evil:

 

It's not on WGN radio. All MLB webcasts are broadcast through MLB.com audio.

 

Thanks. I wouldn't have known because I couldn't get the Cubs carrying station to come in at ALL.

 

This also begs the question, would any of you recommend signing up for MLB.com services? Unfortunately, Mediacom couldn't "come to an agreement" with CSNC in the DM Ames area, thus I am left with only WGN games. I've been thinking about signing up for the online video feeds, but I've often wondered if the value was worth the cost. Any anbd all feedback would be greatl;y appreciated.

 

The audio package is only $14.95. To me, it's worth that just for ST games.

 

I'm not sure about MLB.tv as I use EI Extra Innings for my Cubs games in the season.

[otis89]

What inning is it?

[anemic offense]

Anyone have Guzman's line? Judging by the score I'd say the threw well, but it'd be even more encouraging if his peripherals were stellar as well.

[shawndgoldman]

What an inning! Pagan hits a HR, then we get a Dope-slap, then i get a shout out to State College, PA!

 

The bad news is this all happened while i was cleaning the bathroom, and i certainly hope that i don't have to start cleaning every time the Cubs are on!

[Laura]

What inning is it?

 

bottom of the 7th

[anemic offense]

Can somebody give me the lowdown? I'm in Ames (Ia.) and I can't get Pat and Ron to come in. Also, none of the major sports websites seem to update their scoreboards very well. :evil:

 

It's not on WGN radio. All MLB webcasts are broadcast through MLB.com audio.

 

Thanks. I wouldn't have known because I couldn't get the Cubs carrying station to come in at ALL.

 

This also begs the question, would any of you recommend signing up for MLB.com services? Unfortunately, Mediacom couldn't "come to an agreement" with CSNC in the DM Ames area, thus I am left with only WGN games. I've been thinking about signing up for the online video feeds, but I've often wondered if the value was worth the cost. Any anbd all feedback would be greatl;y appreciated.

 

The audio package is only $14.95. To me, it's worth that just for ST games.

 

I'm not sure about MLB.tv as I use EI Extra Innings for my Cubs games in the season.

 

Thanks again Vance.

[Laura]

DIEHARD jacks one out for the A's, 8-3 Cubs

 

Who's pitching now? He said it was another lefty.

[otis89]

What inning is it?

 

bottom of the 7th

 

Thanks!

[craig]

Anyone have Guzman's line? Judging by the score I'd say the threw well, but it'd be even more encouraging if his peripherals were stellar as well.

 

I believe he pitched two innings, gave up one single, one walk, hit one batter, had one other reach on a catcher's interference, and had one strikeout. He loaded the bases in the second with one out, then K'd the next guy on a good curve and got the 3rd out to bail out. And I believe the walk was on a fairly long AB, not just a ball 1-2-3-4 type AB.

 

Dusty has talked about wanting Guzman to face some adversity, some bases-loaded situations, and show that he could withstand. Did that fine today.

 

Nobody reported any details on his mph.

[EricG]

I get the MLB audio every year, usually they offer it free if you suscribe to Sports Illustrated and cancel SI before you get charged.

[CubinNY]

DIEHARD jacks one out for the A's, 8-3 Cubs

 

Who's pitching now? He said it was another lefty.

 

Wallrung and he was Wallrung up by die hard

[otis89]

Pardon my stupidity, but who's DIEHARD?

[jam1975]

Pardon my stupidity, but who's DIEHARD?

 

Scott McClain. He was in the Cubs camp last year and 2 years ago and got the nickname "Die Hard" because of John McClain the character from the movie.

[Laura]

Nobody reported any details on his mph.

 

I don't think the announcer has mentioned mph at all this game.

 

Guzman's walk was on a full count and you're correct re it being an extended at-bat.

[Splendid_Splinter]

Pardon my stupidity, but who's DIEHARD?

 

DIEHARD is Scott McClain. He was a minor league first basemen for the Cubs up until this year.

[BCVM22]

Pardon my stupidity, but who's DIEHARD?

 

Journeyman infielder Scott McClain. Played in Japan for a bit, spent some time in the Cubs minor league system, has seen major league time with Tampa Bay in 1998 and the Cubs near the end of last year.

[otis89]

Oh, duh. I should've known that.

[texascub]

Sorry for the delayed response but go DOPE! *points to sig!!*

[CubinNY]

Die hard also comes from the fact that he is like 33 or something and is a career minor leaguer and he always does well in ST so he is cut late.

[ToupeeOnFire]

Scott McClain's second home run of the spring.

 

Is there any doubt that McClain is the greatest spring training player ever?

[Laura]

There's some sort of seeing-eye single by Doug Clark and then Ginter drives one to the warning track, where it's caught.

 

2 outs and I *think* runners on 1st & 2nd

 

Jeremy Brown flies out

 

8-3 Cubs after 7

[CoolHandLuke]

Anyone know what pitcher Dope hit the home run off of?

[Laura]

Anyone know what pitcher Dope hit the home run off of?

 

Sorry, I don't, I missed the beginning of the inning.

 

Matt Roney (sp?) RHP pitching for the a's now

 

Coats, Neifi single, runners on 1st & 3rd, no outs

 

E-1 -- ball bounces out to Roney, who tries to backhand it and instead flings it into foul territory, a run scores.

 

9-3 Cubs

 

Someone talking about life in the D.R., no comments on the game

 

Pie bounces into a 4-6 force play, runners at 1st & 3rd, one out

 

...and I have to go...

Edited March 6, 2006 by Laura