6/9 Cubs (Marquis) @ Braves (Hudson) 6:05 WGN

[jjgman21]

what's completely absurd is you know any pitch that happens to graze and Brave this game, or probably even tomorrow, will result in an ejection.

 

and knowing Bob Watson, it will probably result in suspensions as well.

[Andy]

I take it Ball 1 was as close to the batter as it seems on Gameday?

It was thrown behind Izturis's foot, somewhat close to him.

[98navigator]

Izturis K's on a pitch over his head

 

Murton PH for Gallagher

[Roast]

I take it Ball 1 was as close to the batter as it seems on Gameday?

 

Yeah, it was a slider that started around Izturis' shoulder and ended up behind him

[Derwood]

cesar with the only result that could not score deRosa

[RammyFanny]

Walk please.

[Outshined_One]

I take it Ball 1 was as close to the batter as it seems on Gameday?

 

it was behind him

 

Oh dear Lord.

 

Here comes Murton for his daily dose of abuse!

[Soul]

This has reached the point of stupdity.

 

How can you warn that you'll throw guys out and then not throw them out?

I can't blame him for using discretion to now throw any of the pitchers out of the game so far, but it's the initial warning that was the problem

 

That's the problem. You're saying discretion is no longer in play -- you're going to throw out the next guy who comes close.

 

Otherwise the warning means nothing.

[Andy]

Wow, I actually thought that was in there. I'd take another one if I was Murt.

[Roast]

ewww.

 

WHat happened to the GOOD matt murton?

[Soul]

I think this one's over, guys.

[98navigator]

wasted opportunity

[Butterscup1679666578]

ugfh.

[Andy]

Well, that does it, that was our tiny little window to maybe have a chance. Instead we'll score 1 run in 6 innings against a mediocre bullpen.

[Outshined_One]

Welp, time for me to hit the ol' dusty trail.

 

Go Cubs and good night folks.

[Derwood]

Well, that does it, that was our tiny little window to maybe have a chance. Instead we'll score 1 run in 6 innings against a mediocre bullpen.

 

frankly, i'm surprised we scored 1. I was pretty sure this was a "score and shutdown" game. I mean, it pretty much still is, but....

[Brian]

Eyre's going to give up 4 runs here.

[Sarcastic]

Well, that does it, that was our tiny little window to maybe have a chance. Instead we'll score 1 run in 6 innings against a mediocre bullpen.

 

frankly, i'm surprised we scored 1. I was pretty sure this was a "score and shutdown" game. I mean, it pretty much still is, but....

 

The offense did its job today. This loss is on Marquis. A team should win the vast majority of the games in which it scores 5 runs.

[Irrelevant Dude]

This has reached the point of stupdity.

 

How can you warn that you'll throw guys out and then not throw them out?

I can't blame him for using discretion to now throw any of the pitchers out of the game so far, but it's the initial warning that was the problem

 

That's the problem. You're saying discretion is no longer in play -- you're going to throw out the next guy who comes close.

 

Otherwise the warning means nothing.

That's not necessarily true. The umpire can still use discretion after issuing a warning and it's pretty obvious that the Braves don't want to hit a pitcher (Gallagher) and a pitcher-wannabe (Izturis). I agree that the warning was stupid, but there haven't been any other pitches thrown with intent that would warrant an ejection.

[Butterscup1679666578]

come on Eyre, just like last outing.

[Andy]

Well, that does it, that was our tiny little window to maybe have a chance. Instead we'll score 1 run in 6 innings against a mediocre bullpen.

 

frankly, i'm surprised we scored 1. I was pretty sure this was a "score and shutdown" game. I mean, it pretty much still is, but....

Well, the run was unearned I think.

[Butterscup1679666578]

take him out.

[Irrelevant Dude]

WHat happened to the GOOD matt murton?

If I remember correctly, he has never been very good off the bench. At this point he may almost be better off playing every day in AAA until (hopefully) Jones is gone.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

Way to go Eyre....walk the leadoff hitter.

[Lockes Eye Scar]

I guess Lou doesn't think we're going to score again either, bringing in Eyre.