Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Pre Series Discussion Thread

[Andy]

The must-win game is Game 2. With the team's best pitcher this year (performance-wise) going and a key swing game going (Cubs will have a chance to either tie it at 1 going to Chicago or push AZ against the wall), Lilly will have to be fantastic. Game 1 is important, but Game 2 is vital.

[CubColtPacer]

The thing that scares me is that I read somewhere that the DBacks are 28-17 against lefties this year. Ted Lilly and Rich Hill pitch games 2-3, Zambrano is neutralized with Webb. It could be a very tough series if we come out flat in game 1.

 

They might have a good record against left-handers this year, but that might be coincidence. Arizona is 15th in the NL in hitting against LH's. In fact, look at this:

 

Batting against LHP:

 

Cubs: .263/.325/.431

Arizona: .250/.319/.402

 

The Cubs have a 16 point advantage over Arizona facing right-handers, and a 35 point edge against left-handers.

[Soul]

If we win game 1, we still need to win games 2 and 3.

 

Indeed, I think it's clear we're talking about probabilities and how people "feel" the series will play out though.

[David]

The must-win game is Game 2. With the team's best pitcher this year (performance-wise) going and a key swing game going (Cubs will have a chance to either tie it at 1 going to Chicago or push AZ against the wall), Lilly will have to be fantastic. Game 1 is important, but Game 2 is vital.

 

I 100% agree with this.

[bukie]

If the Cubs can beat Willis in Game 4, they win the series. No way they could lose both games at home with Prior and Wood on the mound.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The thing that scares me is that I read somewhere that the DBacks are 28-17 against lefties this year. Ted Lilly and Rich Hill pitch games 2-3, Zambrano is neutralized with Webb. It could be a very tough series if we come out flat in game 1.

 

They might have a good record against left-handers this year, but that might be coincidence. Arizona is 15th in the NL in hitting against LH's. In fact, look at this:

 

Batting against LHP:

 

Cubs: .263/.325/.431

Arizona: .250/.319/.402

 

The Cubs have a 16 point advantage over Arizona facing right-handers, and a 35 point edge against left-handers.

 

Lilly and Hill also each had stellar outings in their only starts against Arizona this year.

[Springfield_CUBBY]

If the Cubs can beat Willis in Game 4, they win the series. No way they could lose both games at home with Prior and Wood on the mound.

 

:shock: :GULP: I remember saying JUST THAT!!!! :cry: :x :cry:

[Soul]

If the Cubs can beat Willis in Game 4, they win the series. No way they could lose both games at home with Prior and Wood on the mound.

 

:shock: :GULP: I remember saying JUST THAT!!!! :cry: :x :cry:

 

We did win the series.......in some alternate universe. :P