3/21 ST Cubs (Marshall) vs Brewers (Capuano) 2 PM

[badger1679666666]

ARam groundball past hall (ruled a basehit, but it was an error). RBI single.

 

3-0 Cubs.

 

We sure are executing with men in scoring position and less then two outs this spring, be it hits, contact, or sac flys.

 

I don't know if what should have been a groundball out is really executing.

 

I can't see, plus Im at work and can't hear. Was it an error?

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

ARam groundball past hall (ruled a basehit, but it was an error). RBI single.

 

3-0 Cubs.

 

We sure are executing with men in scoring position and less then two outs this spring, be it hits, contact, or sac flys.

 

I don't know if what should have been a groundball out is really executing.

 

If it wasn't for Hall's "error" then we'd have wasted Pierre's leadoff double. All small ball did there is cost us an out.

[BeerHere]

ARam groundball past hall (ruled a basehit, but it was an error). RBI single.

 

3-0 Cubs.

 

We sure are executing with men in scoring position and less then two outs this spring, be it hits, contact, or sac flys.

 

How many runs did we leave on the bases in those situations last year? I think i counted one time in the middle of the season and we'd left like 13 runners on 3rd with less than 2 outs in just the prior week and a half....if we can do better at just that aspect of the game this year we'll be an improved team.

 

I never counted but my recollection is that it happened a lot. Pat and Ron comment about it as well. It does seem much better this spring but it's still early.

[TrueBlueCubFan]

Walker successfully sac bunts Pierre to 3rd. Aramis up with one out, man on 3rd.

 

Infuriating.

 

:?:

 

Sacrifice bunting with no one out, and with your two hitter, who is left handed, and in a spring training game, and early on in said spring training game. Stupid to the nth degree.

 

IIRC, it was Hairston who sacrificed Pierre to 3rd.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Howry in to pitch for Marshall.

 

Groundball past Walker. Standup double on the fastball down and away. Good bit of hitting not trying to pull that.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Hall

 

0-0 ball

1-0 low and away

2-0 fouled off 1B side

2-1 doubled to RC wall

 

3-1 Cubs.

[rawaction]

Isn't Hairston batting 2nd? Not saying it's a good move, but there's a big difference bunting with Hairston than with Walker.

[BeerHere]

Nice outing for Marshall. Good to see some of the kids trying to step into the #5 slot. That three good outings in a row for Gooz, Hill and Marshall.

 

BeerBet: Gooz wins and starts the season in the #5 slot

[C.C.]

Groundball past Walker.

 

Neifi or Hairston would've had that one! :wink:

[otis89]

Hairston is at 2B and batting 2nd. Walker is at 1B and batting I don't know where.

[otis89]

Groundball past Walker.

 

Neifi or Hairston would've had that one! :wink:

 

WALKER IS AT 1B PEOPLE!!!

[Shilzzz]

anyone think marshall has a shot at the 5th spot?

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Cirillo

 

0-0 swing and a miss

0-1 high and inside

1-1 fouled back to screen

1-2 inside

2-2 breaking ball misses away

3-2 in the dirt.

 

Walk

 

he had him 1-2 and started nibbling.

[C.C.]

Groundball past Walker.

 

Neifi or Hairston would've had that one! :wink:

 

WALKER IS AT 1B PEOPLE!!!

 

That explains the double then!! :wink:

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Hart

 

0-0 strike

0-1 slider in there

0-2 on the ground, DP

 

Nice dig by Walker. Hall advances to 3rd. 2 down. Moeller up.

[otis89]

Groundball past Walker.

 

Neifi or Hairston would've had that one! :wink:

 

WALKER IS AT 1B PEOPLE!!!

 

That explains the double then!! :wink:

 

But, still, Neifi or Hairston wouldn't have had that one because neither of them play 1B.

[C.C.]

anyone think marshall has a shot at the 5th spot?

 

Sure why not. Dusty seems to like him and he has shown good control and he's gotten people out.

[C.C.]

Groundball past Walker.

 

Neifi or Hairston would've had that one! :wink:

 

WALKER IS AT 1B PEOPLE!!!

 

That explains the double then!! :wink:

 

But, still, Neifi or Hairston wouldn't have had that one because neither of them play 1B.

 

Sorry DLEE would've had that one. It's a joke man! Relax...

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Chad Moeller

 

0-0 fouled off

0-1 high and inside

1-1 crushed to LC

 

Double high off the wall. Run scores from 3rd.

 

3-2 Cubs.

 

Howry is pitching like crap.

[otis89]

Groundball past Walker.

 

Neifi or Hairston would've had that one! :wink:

 

WALKER IS AT 1B PEOPLE!!!

 

That explains the double then!! :wink:

 

But, still, Neifi or Hairston wouldn't have had that one because neither of them play 1B.

 

Sorry DLEE would've had that one. It's a joke man! Relax...

 

Yes, but said joke is getting very old.

[badger1679666666]

Howry is pitching like crap.

 

He is but it's ST and still early. Relievers take some time to get zoned in, at least that's what I thought.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

0-0

0-1 misses inside

1-1 swing and a miss

1-2 fouled off

1-2 fouled down 3B side

1-2 breaking ball. got him looking.

 

To the top of the inning we go.

 

3-2 Cubs.

[C.C.]

When are we going to see Dempster again? I know he was working with LR but he's due for an apperence...

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

Walker

 

0-0 outside corner

0-1 high drive CF. Clark with the grab one step on the track.

 

1 out.

[jjgman21]

Howry is pitching like crap.

 

He is but it's ST and still early. Relievers take some time to get zoned in, at least that's what I thought.

 

If I am not mistaken, before today, I think he's given up one unearned run and maybe 5 baserunners in 7 or 8 appearances. him and eyre have been pretty much lights out all spring.