5/9 Cubs (Hill) @ San Fran. (Schmidt) 9:15 WGN/INHD/XM189

[hawkeyecub]

That was not Neifi's fault.

 

I have no idea why Hill didn't just take it to the bag.

[Banedon]

not neifi's fault. hill could have tagged him or beat him to the bag.

 

But Neifi still should've been there.

[abuck1220]

not neifi's fault. hill could have tagged him or beat him to the bag.

 

i was thinking that too, but hill slowed up b/c he thought neifi would be there.

[cheapseats]

not neifi's fault. hill could have tagged him or beat him to the bag.

 

A secondbaseman with normal sized legs could have gotten to first on time. I totally blame Neifi.

[fallingpieces]

What does everyone think about Hill's performance thus far tonight?

[cbbryan]

not neifi's fault. hill could have tagged him or beat him to the bag.

 

yeah, well...................................he still blows!

[sweetpeteman]

nice play there, maybe if our players actually had some form of intelligence... god what a stupid team. Edited May 10, 2006 by sweetpeteman

[stitchface]

not neifi's fault. hill could have tagged him or beat him to the bag.

 

But Neifi still should've been there.

 

no, he should have been where he was in case hill couldn't get to the ball.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Vizcaino struck out (called)

[Outshined_One]

What does everyone think about Hill's performance thus far tonight?

 

Decent, considering an inconsistent ump, pressure circumstances, and a crap offense.

[abuck1220]

good comeback.

 

damn, when a guy is battling like and makes a good pitch, it sucks to see him give up a hit/run.

[JC]

Hill's job isn't to race to the bag if he fields the ball. The first thing he did was look for a guy covering.

[fallingpieces]

I still think that curve is wild.

[stitchface]

not neifi's fault. hill could have tagged him or beat him to the bag.

 

A secondbaseman with normal sized legs could have gotten to first on time. I totally blame Neifi.

 

actually he got there, he just couldn't find the bag. anyway, neifi sucks.

[Flames24Rulz]

just a reminder to everyone..SF's bullpen is the worst in the majors based on ERA.

 

of course they don't have Fassero anymore, but still, it's not over yet.

[Fred Hornkohl]

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH INNING

 

Feliz popped out (foul) to first base

Finley tripled to right center field

Matheny grounded an IF single to the pitcher, Finley scored

Vizcaino struck out (called)

Schmidt grounded out to short, 6-3

 

2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 men left on base

 

              1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9    R H E
CUBS          0 1 0 0 0 0          1 1 0 
San Francisco 1 0 0 1 0 1          3 7 0 

 

Home runs: CUBS: Barrett (5)

 

pitcher     IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Hill       5.0  7  3  3  2  4  0  93 

[badger1679666666]

not neifi's fault. hill could have tagged him or beat him to the bag.

 

A secondbaseman with normal sized legs could have gotten to first on time. I totally blame Neifi.

 

I concur. Neifi just sucks. Period. I hate him.

[fallingpieces]

just a reminder to everyone..SF's bullpen is the worst in the majors based on ERA.

 

of course they don't have Fassero anymore, but still, it's not over yet.

 

What's Schmidt's pitch count?

[sweetpeteman]

Hill's job isn't to race to the bag if he fields the ball. The first thing he did was look for a guy covering.

 

And when he sees that NOBODY is covering, he needs to go for either the bag or the line to get the player. Sure, in the end it didn't hurt us, but still, this team shows time and time again that it is LOST on the field.

[CubfaninCA]

What does everyone think about Hill's performance thus far tonight?

 

He's looked good considering the circumstances (bonds going for 714). Can't expect much better considering his experience.

[Banedon]

not neifi's fault. hill could have tagged him or beat him to the bag.

 

But Neifi still should've been there.

 

no, he should have been where he was in case hill couldn't get to the ball.

 

Walker, Neifi and Hill all went for the ball. Someone should've covered first.

 

But yeah, I don't think you're arguing tha Neifi is actually good, so I won't worry about it anymore. I really don't care enough.

Edited May 10, 2006 by Banedon

[Soul]

just a reminder to everyone..SF's bullpen is the worst in the majors based on ERA.

 

of course they don't have Fassero anymore, but still, it's not over yet.

 

I agree this would matter, if we had any offense whatsoever.

[cheapseats]

Cubs have scored 1 run on a homerun tonight.

SF has scored three runs with a sac bunt, infield hits, etc.

 

Clearly small ball beats power every time.

 

We need to add more team speed and bunt in the first inning more often.

[cbbryan]

What does everyone think about Hill's performance thus far tonight?

 

I've been happy with his performance. I wish the Cubs has an offense to speak of right now..............he might even have a chance at a win.

[stitchface]

just a reminder to everyone..SF's bullpen is the worst in the majors based on ERA.

 

of course they don't have Fassero anymore, but still, it's not over yet.

 

What's Schmidt's pitch count?

 

66