7/3 Astros (Cy Clemens) vs. Marmol (and crap) 7:05 CSN

[Brian]

Ensberg looks like he belongs in a suit and tie, working at a bank or something

[texascub]

After that first inning, Marmol seems a little timid right now. I know he got shelled pretty good, but he needs to gain some confidence in that incredible stuff of his.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Ensberg walked

[Soul]

I don't think they've secured a spot either, but they've shown me enough that I think they'd do pretty good in a competition for slots during spring training. Unless we go out and spend some serious money on a few starters, they're already got the upper hand on anything else we've got.

 

I agree, but look at the mess we've got. That's not saying much. IMO any serious retooling of this club for '07 would include bringing in some veteran help for two of the 3 holes in our rotation (assuming Maddux is gone).

[cubweiser03]

Corey Patterson just rips a single to RF. Next pitch he steals 2nd, ball hits him in the helmet and goes to the outfield. Run scores and CP takes 3rd. Wasnt even close play at second on his SB. Edited July 4, 2006 by cubweiser03

[Brian]

great, Garner wants to use Z for 2 innings, only Carlos everybody else 1

[Fred Hornkohl]

Fred, your little stat line has the Cubs scoring 0 in the second, not a big deal but i thought id mention it

 

Sorry, guys, I'm trying to get used to a new template. It'll take me a while.

[Soul]

HE WENT! :o

[Brian]

Marmol had a couple of strikes that ab 4 or 5

[texascub]

What in the heck....did Rothschild lose his jersey? It looks like he's in his PJ's. Edited July 4, 2006 by texascub

[Fred Hornkohl]

Ausmus walked , Ensberg to second

[Fred Hornkohl]

Everett popped out to to first base (infield fly rule)

[Fred Hornkohl]

Clemens sacrificed, 3-4, Ensberg to third, Ausmus to second

[Brian]

wow

[cubweiser03]

big out coming

[cubweiser03]

woot

[Brian]

calling a Marmol hit coming up :D

[Fred Hornkohl]

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND INNING

 

Ensberg walked

Ausmus walked , Ensberg to second

Everett popped out to to first base (infield fly rule)

Clemens sacrificed, 3-4, Ensberg to third, Ausmus to second

Biggio flied out to left field

 

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

 

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

 

Home runs: Houston: Biggio (7), Berkman (23) - CUBS: Jones (15)

 

 

CUBS           IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Marmol        2.0  2  2  2  2  1  2  39

 

 

Houston        IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Clemens       2.0  1  1  1  0  2  1  35

[texascub]

One thing I've noticed with Marmol so far is that he's doing well when he comes over the top or from that high 3/4 arm slot, but when he tries to get a little extra on it and drops down to a sidearm motion, the ball really rises in the zone.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Cedeno struck out swinging

[Fred Hornkohl]

Marmol struck out swinging

[texascub]

For being a former hitter, Marmol seems to have no interest in making contact at the plate anymore. All of the balls he swung at were in the LH batter's box.

[Blueheart05]

For being a former hitter, Marmol seems to have no interest in making contact at the plate anymore. All of the balls he swung at were in the LH batter's box.

 

He's anxious to get his first hit.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Pierre doubled to left field

[Brian]

:lol: nice catch Preston