5/5 Nationals (Patterson) @ Cubs (Hill) 12:05 CSN/720

[Rob]

he'll be running at some point.

 

The bunt?

 

Now is actually one of the few times it makes sense to do it. It increases the odds of scoring a single run, and the difference between a two run lead and a three run lead with one inning left to go is pretty huge.

 

it doesn't really matter what situation it comes in. a runner at first with no outs is worth more than one at second with one out.

 

it hampers the ability to score many runs while not aiding the scoring of a single run.

 

It does hamper the ability to score many runs, you are correct in that. But it does increase the odds of scoring that single run. Near the end of last season BP had up an expanded run expectancy matrix that illustrated that concept unequivocally.

[98navigator]

Ram k's

 

how about a 1-2-3 ninth?

 

I'm feeling a Mitch Williams save.

 

As long as he gets it done.

 

Bracing self *gulp*

[killthegoat06]

Ram k's

 

how about a 1-2-3 ninth?

 

nah i'd rather give up a run and have the game end bases loaded. It adds to the drama and makes us appreciate the win even more. O, and it also increases the risk of heart disease.

[cubfan1955]

Uneasiness creeps in...

[Chocolate Milk]

NO WALKS.

[98navigator]

strike 3

 

1 down

[Brian]

K

 

1 down

[killthegoat06]

Does Dempster have a blown save this year?

[Magnetic Curses]

he'll be running at some point.

 

The bunt?

 

Now is actually one of the few times it makes sense to do it. It increases the odds of scoring a single run, and the difference between a two run lead and a three run lead with one inning left to go is pretty huge.

 

it doesn't really matter what situation it comes in. a runner at first with no outs is worth more than one at second with one out.

 

it hampers the ability to score many runs while not aiding the scoring of a single run.

 

It does hamper the ability to score many runs, you are correct in that. But it does increase the odds of scoring that single run. Near the end of last season BP had up an expanded run expectancy matrix that illustrated that concept unequivocally.

 

i'm pretty sure that tangotiger produced a study saying the opposite.

[illiniguy]

nice keep throwing strikes.

[otis89]

1 down!

[Brian]

Does Dempster have a blown save this year?

 

no 6 for 6

[98navigator]

Does Dempster have a blown save this year?

 

no

[killthegoat06]

sweet alrite nice KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[TruffleShuffle]

Does Dempster have a blown save this year?

 

well you should know that this is not a question you ask at this juncture of the game

[Brian]

ground ball

 

2 down

 

 

time to stand

[98navigator]

Wilson out 4-3

 

2 down

[98navigator]

Get 'em Demp

[killthegoat06]

Does Dempster have a blown save this year?

 

well you should know that this is not a question you ask at this juncture of the game

 

wanted to make things interesting. :wink: :lol:

[TruffleShuffle]

Does Dempster have a blown save this year?

 

well you should know that this is not a question you ask at this juncture of the game

 

wanted to make things interesting. :wink: :lol:

 

this is the cubs... they're plenty good at making things interesting on their own

[Brian]

1 more strike

[killthegoat06]

STANDING TIME

[TruffleShuffle]

everyone up

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Come on, Dempster!

[98navigator]

1 more strike