5/3 Cubs (Maddux) at Arizona (Batista) 8:40PM CSN; XM188

[sweetpeteman]

The Cubs look to come back from being shut down by lefty Zach Duke with a strong showing in Arizona. Going to the hill in search of being 6-0 for the first time in his storied career is Greg Maddux. In his last out, Maddux only lasted six innings, giving up two runs, the most so far this season, and eight hits, while striking out six. The Cubs batters look to get going against Miguel Batista. Batista, 2-1 with a 6.33 ERA, looks to rebound from a start against the San Francisco Giants where he went 4 and a 1/3 innings and gave up six earned runs. The Cubs bats have had not too good luck against Batista in the past, bating only .229 against the pitcher with an OBP of .333. Expect Neifi Perez to get the start, as he is 9 for 21 (.421) against the right hander with 2 doubles and a triple. Maddux on the other hand has been hit well by the DBacks, who boast a .290 avg against him. Hopefully he can keep his hot streak going, and get the win.

 

 

 

The Starters:

 

Greg Maddux (5-0, 1.35)

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_118120.jpg

 

vs.

 

Miguel Batista (2-1, 6.33)

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_110683.jpg

 

 

The official game time is 8:40 PM Central, with the weather being Sunny in the 90's, so expect the roof to be closed.

[otis89]

We are going to lose this game so badly it will almost be funny.

[Flames24Rulz]

WIN no if's, and's, or but's about it.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Runs plz.

[erik316wttn]

Arizona always kills us.

 

This is going to turn into a laugher early, I think.

[Drew Doughty]

Arizona always kills us.

 

This is going to turn into a laugher early, I think.

 

No faith in Maddux? I'll give it until the 8th when Dusty inexplicably brings in Novoa, Perez, and Mabry on one move.

[sweetpeteman]

Arizona always kills us.

 

This is going to turn into a laugher early, I think.

 

No faith in Maddux? I'll give it until the 8th when Dusty inexplicably brings in Novoa, Perez, and Mabry on one move.

 

Perez is probably going to be starting.

[E.J.]

Runs plz.

 

Haha. Yeah right.

[badger1679666666]

We are beyond horrible.

[Drew Doughty]

Arizona always kills us.

 

This is going to turn into a laugher early, I think.

 

No faith in Maddux? I'll give it until the 8th when Dusty inexplicably brings in Novoa, Perez, and Mabry on one move.

 

Perez is probably going to be starting.

 

Then make that "inexplicably brings in Novoa, Hairston in left, and Mabry on one move."

[Transmogrified Tiger]

We are an abomination.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Losing really sucks. Stop it!

[rickrolled]

god, it's only May and I don't even want to watch anymore.

[Drew Doughty]

god, it's only May and I don't even want to watch anymore.

 

And we're above .500.

 

Just wait for this losing streak to hit full stride :lol:

[Andy]

If the Cubs had to suck for an entire week, then at least they picked finals week.

[B]

Thanks for taking my turn. Does that mean I get skipped if they lose?

[Andy]

Thanks for taking my turn. Does that mean I get skipped if they lose?

I was about to ask about this. Since we lost, the on-deck user should get the thread, eh?

[B]

Thanks for taking my turn. Does that mean I get skipped if they lose?

I was about to ask about this. Since we lost, the on-deck user should get the thread, eh?

 

That's what I thought, but I never got a p.m. telling me it was my turn. I started graveyards lastnight and I get up and there is already a gamethread for tomorrow. I've gotta leave for work now, but I'm starting a thread tomorrow whether they win or lose.

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Cubs Win... Book it, Maddux will be 6-0!

[soccer10k]

Cubs Win... Book it, Maddux will be 6-0!

 

I hope you're right.

[sethuel1]

Is everyone prepared for Luis Gonzalez crushing Greg Maddux pitching, or do we assume that Greg's so good this year that it won't happen?

 

Because i definitely recall this being an ugly matchup for the last couple of years.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I thought this would be worthwhile to do.

Bullpen status:

 

Last 5 games  Dempster   Eyre      Williamson   Howry   Ohman     Novoa      Rusch
May 2           DNP     1IP/17p      DNP        DNP     1IP/13p  1.1IP/31p    DNP

May 1         1IP/17p    DNP         DNP       .2IP/5p   DNP       DNP        DNP

April 30      1IP/12p   1IP/20p     2IP/28p     DNP     1IP/9p     DNP        DNP

April 29       DNP       DNP         DNP        DNP     2IP/39p  2IP/57p    2.2IP/81p

April 28       DNP      1IP/20p     1IP/14p    1IP/13p   DNP       DNP        DNP

April 27(Off)  DNP       DNP         DNP        DNP      DNP       DNP        DNP

[Mark_R]

Thanks for taking my turn. Does that mean I get skipped if they lose?

 

To the best of my knowledge, SweetPete is still up since he technically didn't lose. He was unable to be on last night and I started the game thread. When the Cubs lose (should be soon), my guess is that you'd make your start.

[Z38Cubs]

Cubs are 12-21 at the BOB, and 6-18 since 2000. We'd be lucky to take 1 of these 2 games for sure.

 

And on a totally unrelated note, I just noticed Jeff Francouer has ZERO walks in 108 PA this year. He makes Neifi look like Barry Bonds in that regard.

[sweetpeteman]

Thanks for taking my turn. Does that mean I get skipped if they lose?

 

To the best of my knowledge, SweetPete is still up since he technically didn't lose. He was unable to be on last night and I started the game thread. When the Cubs lose (should be soon), my guess is that you'd make your start.

 

2006 NSBB Game Thread Rotation

 

 

Game Thread Starter: sweetpeteman (0-0)

 

On-Deck: cubscott34 (0-0)

 

 

B

CaliforniaRaisin

 

 

Bravo on not being able to read, as it wouldn't have been your turn anyways...

 

I was going off the fact that, not only did I not start the last thread, but I was still listed as starter nearly 3 hours after the game ended, and still am.