4/8 Cubs/Dead Birds 1:20 CSN, Z!/Carp

[UMFan83]

Now theres a bit less pressure on Marshall tomorrow. While a sweep would be awesome, we've already won the series. Hopefully he can come out calm and throw some of the stuff he threw in the spring. Go Cubs! I'm off to the Bulls game!

[Coach C]

Back2back ND for Z

 

Yeah, but Z did much better than his first outing IMHO.

[soccer10k]

Back2back ND for Z

 

Yeah, but Z did much better than his first outing IMHO.

 

He only gave up 2 runs today and both were unearned.

[rawaction]

Detroit and Milwaukee undefeated. What year is this?

[UMFan83]

Detroit and Milwaukee undefeated. What year is this?

 

1984? 1992?

[vaball]

Barrett flattering the Cub faithful...

[TrueBlueCubFan]

Barrett flattering the Cub faithful...

Just speaking the truth about the best fans in baseball.

[vaball]

Barrett flattering the Cub faithful...

Just speaking the truth about the best fans in baseball.

 

Joe Buck, is that you?

[Jon]

The highlights if anyone wants 'em: http://www.jonmdavis.net/cubs/april82006.mp3

[Wilson A2000]

I read in some box score that Dempster had a save yesterday. Is it the scorer's decision if it is a 4 run lead?

[Zambranos Middle Finger]

I read in some box score that Dempster had a save yesterday. Is it the scorer's decision if it is a 4 run lead?

 

I believe its a save if the tying run is ever on deck...but i could be wrong

[FergieJ31]

I read in some box score that Dempster had a save yesterday. Is it the scorer's decision if it is a 4 run lead?

 

Dempster didn't get a save - there is some discretion on the part of the official scorer only if a reliever goes 3+ innings and the scorer deems them "effective", see © below.

 

The rule is, the last pitcher of the winning team gets the save if he isn't the winning pitcher and EITHER:

 

(a) he comes into the game with a lead of no more than three runs, and pitches at least one full inning, OR

 

(b) he comes into the game with the potential tying run being either on base, at bat, or on deck. In other words, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batters he faces, OR

 

© he pitches at least three "effective" innings (this is the only subjective criterion and is judged by the official scorer).

[Careless]

Is anyone sure that really was ramirez playing yesterday? (would have made more sense to post this when he was busy striking out repeatedly)

[Andy]

Barrett flattering the Cub faithful...

Just speaking the truth about the best fans in baseball.

What did he say?