Next 20 games in a row

[UMFan83]

I stole this idea from BCB, but its an interesting prediction. After today's off day the Cubs play 20 games in a row, with 3 of the 6 opponents at or above .500. How they fare in these 20 games may determine the Central race. Here is the breakdown:

 

3 @ St. Louis

3 @ Cincinnati

4 vs. Philadelphia

3 vs. Mets

3 @ Houston

4 @ Colorado

 

Anyone got predictions on how they fare?

 

I'm going to go with 2/3 to St. Louis, 2/3 to Cinci (that Marshall/Harrang matchup worries me), 2/4 vs. Philly, 1/3 vs. Mets, 2/3 to Houston and 3/4 to Colorado.

 

Thats 12-8 and puts them at 63-53 overall.

 

(Note: During that stretch here is the Brewers schedule:

 

4 @ Cincinnati

4 @ St. Louis

3 vs. Mets

3 vs. Philly

3 @ Colorado

3 @ Houston

 

Basically the same schedule in reverse)

[NCCubFan]

I'll predict a sweep in Cincinnati and 2 of 3 from the Mets; the rest I agree with your picks. If I'm right that would be 14-6 over the stretch (consistent with what they've been doing lately) and 65-51 overall.

[Ender]

1/3 vs STL

2/3 vs Cin

1/4 vs Phi

1/3 vs NYM

3/3 vs Hou

3/4 vs Col

 

I'm predicting that hangover week that so many teams go through after a big winning streak followed by a strong turnaround at the end of the 20 games.

 

11-9 overall.

[MembersOnlyJacket]

I stole this idea from BCB, but its an interesting prediction. After today's off day the Cubs play 20 games in a row, with 3 of the 6 opponents at or above .500. How they fare in these 20 games may determine the Central race. Here is the breakdown:

 

3 @ St. Louis

3 @ Cincinnati

4 vs. Philadelphia

3 vs. Mets

3 @ Houston

4 @ Colorado

 

Anyone got predictions on how they fare?

 

I'm going to go with 2/3 to St. Louis, 2/3 to Cinci (that Marshall/Harrang matchup worries me), 2/4 vs. Philly, 1/3 vs. Mets, 2/3 to Houston and 3/4 to Colorado.

 

Thats 12-8 and puts them at 63-53 overall.

 

Prediction:

 

1/3 - Cards

2/3 - Reds

2/4 - Phillies

2/3 - Mets

2/3 - Houston

2/4 - Rockies

 

11-9 over this stretch.

 

I think the Brewers go 9-11 as they aren't the same club on the road.

[CubinNY]

I stole this idea from BCB, but its an interesting prediction. After today's off day the Cubs play 20 games in a row, with 3 of the 6 opponents at or above .500. How they fare in these 20 games may determine the Central race. Here is the breakdown:

 

3 @ St. Louis

3 @ Cincinnati

4 vs. Philadelphia

3 vs. Mets

3 @ Houston

4 @ Colorado

 

Anyone got predictions on how they fare?

 

I'm going to go with 2/3 to St. Louis, 2/3 to Cinci (that Marshall/Harrang matchup worries me), 2/4 vs. Philly, 1/3 vs. Mets, 2/3 to Houston and 3/4 to Colorado.

 

Thats 12-8 and puts them at 63-53 overall.

 

Prediction:

 

1/3 - Cards

2/3 - Reds

2/4 - Phillies

2/3 - Mets

2/3 - Houston

2/4 - Rockies

 

11-9 over this stretch.

 

I think the Brewers go 9-11 as they aren't the same club on the road.

I'd take that.

[Abe Frohman]

Honestly, after the meltdown the last couple weeks in 2004 - I try to stay away from thinking anyone is an easy win/hard win, etc. This is baseball, and any team can be hot/cold at any time.

 

It doesn't matter who you play, it matters how you play. Let's hope the Cubs stay hot.

[Keener98]

1/3 vs STL

2/3 vs Cin

1/4 vs Phi

1/3 vs NYM

3/3 vs Hou

3/4 vs Col

 

I'm predicting that hangover week that so many teams go through after a big winning streak followed by a strong turnaround at the end of the 20 games.

 

11-9 overall.

 

And let me guess your brewers go 19-1?

[Banedon]

I stole this idea from BCB, but its an interesting prediction. After today's off day the Cubs play 20 games in a row, with 3 of the 6 opponents at or above .500. How they fare in these 20 games may determine the Central race. Here is the breakdown:

 

3 @ St. Louis

3 @ Cincinnati

4 vs. Philadelphia

3 vs. Mets

3 @ Houston

4 @ Colorado

 

Anyone got predictions on how they fare?

 

I'm going to go with 2/3 to St. Louis, 2/3 to Cinci (that Marshall/Harrang matchup worries me), 2/4 vs. Philly, 1/3 vs. Mets, 2/3 to Houston and 3/4 to Colorado.

 

Thats 12-8 and puts them at 63-53 overall.

 

(Note: During that stretch here is the Brewers schedule:

 

4 @ Cincinnati

4 @ St. Louis

3 vs. Mets

3 vs. Philly

3 @ Colorado

3 @ Houston

 

Basically the same schedule in reverse)

 

The difference between the Cubs and the Brewers in this stretch is going to be how well they play on the road.

 

Cubs on the road 24-22

Brewers on the road 19-26

[Brian]

let's just go all Oakland A's and go 20-0.... ;)

[cubfan1955]

The last two games sapped any positive feelings I had built up over the last month.

 

8-12

[Banedon]

The last two games sapped any positive feelings I had built up over the last month.

 

8-12

 

Really? Bipolar much? :P

 

The team is going to lose some games...and the D-Backs always do well against the Cubs for some reason. Fortunately, especially recently, the Cubs have the Cardinals number. Lee is back, Dempster is back...this should be a good week.

[cubfan1955]

The last two games sapped any positive feelings I had built up over the last month.

 

8-12

 

Really? Bipolar much? :P

 

The team is going to lose some games...and the D-Backs always do well against the Cubs for some reason. Fortunately, especially recently, the Cubs have the Cardinals number. Lee is back, Dempster is back...this should be a good week.

Bipolar? This IS the Chicago Cubs we're talking about, right? Hey, I hope I'm wrong but...hope for the best, expect the worst. :)

[Shilzzz]

12-8, cubs take two in every series.

[Ender]

1/3 vs STL

2/3 vs Cin

1/4 vs Phi

1/3 vs NYM

3/3 vs Hou

3/4 vs Col

 

I'm predicting that hangover week that so many teams go through after a big winning streak followed by a strong turnaround at the end of the 20 games.

 

11-9 overall.

 

And let me guess your brewers go 19-1?

 

They probably go 9-11 or 10-10. Was my prediction somehow way off base just from being a Brewer fan? Seems right in line with what everyone else thinks will happen.

[Derwood]

i think 12-8 is realistic. anything more is gravy

[Shilzzz]

i think 12-8 is realistic. anything more is gravy

 

because if the cubs do that while the brewers play .500, the cubs wind up in first place, correct?

[jersey cubs fan]

i think 12-8 is realistic. anything more is gravy

 

Any prolonged stretch of .600 baseball would be more than acceptable. 12-8 would leave them at 63-54, or a .538 W%, good for a pace of 87 wins. That would also leave them with 45 more games to reach the 90 win plateau, which would mean going 27-18 the rest of the way, also a .600 W%.

[Soul]

i think 12-8 is realistic. anything more is gravy

 

I agree. I don't think we can expect more. I'm worried about the lack of hitting over the past 2 days, that it's more than just a blip on the radar.

[rawaction]

The Central and WC races may come down to the wire. The Cubs and Brewers play basically the exact same schedule thru the end of August. In September, the Brewers end the season with a weekend at Atlanta and the last weekend of the season home vs. San Diego. Both are 4 game series.

[Derwood]

i think 12-8 is realistic. anything more is gravy

 

Any prolonged stretch of .600 baseball would be more than acceptable. 12-8 would leave them at 63-54, or a .538 W%, good for a pace of 87 wins. That would also leave them with 45 more games to reach the 90 win plateau, which would mean going 27-18 the rest of the way, also a .600 W%.

 

considering the "easy" games in this stretch are on the road and the "hard" games are at home, I stand by 12-8. Not knowing the pitching matchups makes it hard to guess though

[A New Era]

I'll just say 13-7 overall. .

[Keener98]

1/3 vs STL

2/3 vs Cin

1/4 vs Phi

1/3 vs NYM

3/3 vs Hou

3/4 vs Col

 

I'm predicting that hangover week that so many teams go through after a big winning streak followed by a strong turnaround at the end of the 20 games.

 

11-9 overall.

 

And let me guess your brewers go 19-1?

 

They probably go 9-11 or 10-10. Was my prediction somehow way off base just from being a Brewer fan? Seems right in line with what everyone else thinks will happen.

 

I was just messing with you

[rawaction]

i think 12-8 is realistic. anything more is gravy

 

Any prolonged stretch of .600 baseball would be more than acceptable. 12-8 would leave them at 63-54, or a .538 W%, good for a pace of 87 wins. That would also leave them with 45 more games to reach the 90 win plateau, which would mean going 27-18 the rest of the way, also a .600 W%.

 

considering the "easy" games in this stretch are on the road and the "hard" games are at home, I stand by 12-8. Not knowing the pitching matchups makes it hard to guess though

 

This weekend proved pitching matchups mean nothing. Cubs beat Brandon Webb with Jason Marquis, then lost vs. Owings and Petit when their SP gave up a combined 2 ERs in 12 innings.

[Soul]

i think 12-8 is realistic. anything more is gravy

 

Any prolonged stretch of .600 baseball would be more than acceptable. 12-8 would leave them at 63-54, or a .538 W%, good for a pace of 87 wins. That would also leave them with 45 more games to reach the 90 win plateau, which would mean going 27-18 the rest of the way, also a .600 W%.

 

considering the "easy" games in this stretch are on the road and the "hard" games are at home, I stand by 12-8. Not knowing the pitching matchups makes it hard to guess though

 

This weekend proved pitching matchups mean nothing. Cubs beat Brandon Webb with Jason Marquis, then lost vs. Owings and Petit when their SP gave up a combined 2 ERs in 12 innings.

 

I wouldn't go that far.

[MembersOnlyJacket]

i think 12-8 is realistic. anything more is gravy

 

Any prolonged stretch of .600 baseball would be more than acceptable. 12-8 would leave them at 63-54, or a .538 W%, good for a pace of 87 wins. That would also leave them with 45 more games to reach the 90 win plateau, which would mean going 27-18 the rest of the way, also a .600 W%.

 

considering the "easy" games in this stretch are on the road and the "hard" games are at home, I stand by 12-8. Not knowing the pitching matchups makes it hard to guess though

 

This weekend proved pitching matchups mean nothing. Cubs beat Brandon Webb with Jason Marquis, then lost vs. Owings and Petit when their SP gave up a combined 2 ERs in 12 innings.

 

I wouldn't go that far.

 

If Kip Wells and the Cardinals go out and beat Zambrano and the Cubs tomorrow...