04/25 - Cubs (Dempster) vs. Nationals (Perez) - 6:35 - CSN

[mul21]

What is his SB% now? Can't be real good.

 

Was the pitch to DLee that bad?

 

I believe its 6 SB 4 CS. Don't forget one of those SB was because of a dropped catch at 3B in Pittsburgh, so realistically it should be 5 and 5

 

It really makes one wonder how he was 55 of his last 64 before that. He hasn't even been close on many of them this year.

 

It seems like he's running more often now since he apparently has the green light all the time. They should take that away from him, yesterday.

 

Nice quick inning by Demp, though. Pretty good outing for him.

[bcl412]

If that was a hit and run, why didn't DLee swing?

 

Because it was ball 4

[bcl412]

If that was a hit and run, why didn't DLee swing?

 

 

Because the pitch was nowhere close to being a strike?

 

If it's a hit and run and the pitch is relatively close, you gotta swing. At least attempt to foul it off.

 

This is why people don't like the full count hit and run. It forces your hitter to swing at borderline pitch's

[bcl412]

Ramirez should probably be on third right now.

[CubsGM]

Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa Keep the ball off the ground DeRosa

[erik316wttn]

Are we still tied?

[UMFan83]

Ramirez should probably be on third right now.

 

Kearns has a great arm. I bet the third base coach took that into consideration.

[Magnetic Curses]

i can almost see this coming.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Down one run, 1st and 2nd, no outs, good hitter on deck. I don't hate this sac bunt.

[chuckywang]

If that was a hit and run, why didn't DLee swing?

 

 

Because the pitch was nowhere close to being a strike?

 

If it's a hit and run and the pitch is relatively close, you gotta swing. At least attempt to foul it off.

 

This is why people don't like the full count hit and run. It forces your hitter to swing at borderline pitch's

 

Doesn't have to be a full count ... just has to be 2 strikes.

[illiniguy]

Ramirez should probably be on third right now.

 

Kearns has a great arm. I bet the third base coach took that into consideration.

agreed but his momentum was going the other way and he had his back to him to field the ball.

[Magnetic Curses]

If that was a hit and run, why didn't DLee swing?

 

 

Because the pitch was nowhere close to being a strike?

 

If it's a hit and run and the pitch is relatively close, you gotta swing. At least attempt to foul it off.

 

This is why people don't like the full count hit and run. It forces your hitter to swing at borderline pitch's

 

a hit and run, period, does that.

[bcl412]

Ramirez should probably be on third right now.

 

Kearns has a great arm. I bet the third base coach took that into consideration.

 

I know but it was deep, a pretty obvious hit and he was going away. I guess you don't want to make the first out at third though.

[98navigator]

Are we still tied?

 

Trailing 3-2 right now

[bcl412]

If that was a hit and run, why didn't DLee swing?

 

 

Because the pitch was nowhere close to being a strike?

 

If it's a hit and run and the pitch is relatively close, you gotta swing. At least attempt to foul it off.

 

This is why people don't like the full count hit and run. It forces your hitter to swing at borderline pitch's

 

a hit and run, period, does that.

 

True but a regular hit and run is even worse because you have to swing at anything.

[erik316wttn]

IBB to Soto. They'll be loaded for Cedeno.

[UMFan83]

Down one run, 1st and 2nd, no outs, good hitter on deck. I don't hate this sac bunt.

 

If the Cubs are playing for one run, its actually the correct move.

[chuckywang]

Nats must be really high on Ayala's command.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Intentionally loading the bases with one out to Cedeno.

 

They never learn...

 

He needs to hit a triple to complete his "Big bases-loaded hit" cycle.

[Magnetic Curses]

make 'em pay, ronnie.

[UMFan83]

This has gotta be Lou's worst game as manager.

[splintersag]

I'm "watching" this on Gameday and bases loaded for Ronny. Deja vu? :D

 

EDIT: Ha Never mind, oops.

Edited April 26, 2008 by splintersag

[chuckywang]

is it just me or has Cedeno been getting TONS of bases loaded opportunities?

[PrimeTime]

Ward is batting

[illiniguy]

Lou is terrible. Why not let Cedeno hit there?