7/12 - Giants (Corriea) @ Cubs (Harden) 12:05, CSN TV

[CubColtPacer]

20 pitches 9 strikes 11 balls and you swing at first pitch?

 

BRILLIANT!

 

Come on your better than that GEO

 

4 of those balls were intentional, and if Soto walks you get Ronny Cedeno up there to win the game. It's not a bad situation to swing at the first pitch if you like it.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Molina grounded out to third, 5-3

[Guest]

Just got back in...I take it Woody isn't available today and that's why Marmol was the only option the whole top of the 9th?

[Irrelevant Dude]

Molina should race Konerko in a PPV event.

[UMFan83]

When I watch Molina run, I feel like I'm watching my Dad's Over 40 baseball league.

[Billy_Buck]

I don't think I've ever been so looking forward to the All-Star Break. A lot of guys need some time off.

 

At least Marshall's hook is dropping in for strikes today...

[CubsGM]

Just got back in...I take it Woody isn't available today and that's why Marmol was the only option the whole top of the 9th?

Marshall should have been used

[XZero771679666304]

I'm not even going to be happy if someone hits a walkoff homer. I'll just be glad I don't have to watch anymore of this.

 

It'll make the day at least a little better with a win

 

If by a little better you mean not vomit inducing, you may be right.

 

 

But seriously, it'll be fine. The Crew probably loses tonight.

[CubsNSkers07]

20 pitches 9 strikes 11 balls and you swing at first pitch?

 

BRILLIANT!

 

Come on your better than that GEO

 

4 of those balls were intentional, and if Soto walks you get Ronny Cedeno up there to win the game. It's not a bad situation to swing at the first pitch if you like it.

 

 

It's probably true I'm just venting because of Lou and Marmol I am sorry i will try and keep it down, but if we lose its going to be disgusting.

[TruffleShuffle]

Just got back in...I take it Woody isn't available today and that's why Marmol was the only option the whole top of the 9th?

 

wood wasn't available, and in lou's twisted mind marmol was the only option.

[UMFan83]

Just got back in...I take it Woody isn't available today and that's why Marmol was the only option the whole top of the 9th?

 

I guess....Marshall was warmed up for the last half of the inning but Lou didn't make the switch. It was really bizarre. I would say Lou had a deer in headlights look, but he came to the mound twice that inning ...the second time with the trainer to see if he was ok to continue. Really really bizarre.

[CubsGM]

Where was that?

[CubColtPacer]

Just got back in...I take it Woody isn't available today and that's why Marmol was the only option the whole top of the 9th?

 

That is correct. Marshall was ready in the bullpen halfway through the inning, but Lou didn't go to him. Marmol didn't get hit particularly hard most of the inning, but a combination of poor control and balls finding holes did him in.

[Soul]

I'm not even going to be happy if someone hits a walkoff homer. I'll just be glad I don't have to watch anymore of this.

 

It'll make the day at least a little better with a win

 

If by a little better you mean not vomit inducing, you may be right.

 

 

But seriously, it'll be fine. The Crew probably loses tonight.

 

They're good at home regardless of the pitching matchups, but obviously I'm hoping you are right.

[CubinNY]

I never make predictions, but the Cubs are going to win this game. I'm dead sure of it.

 

In the words of CinciGreg from the ESPN days, Book it!

[Fred Hornkohl]

Rowand called out on strikes

[CubsGM]

I would love a win today especially with the Brewers taking on Volquez.

[C.C.]

Just got back in...I take it Woody isn't available today and that's why Marmol was the only option the whole top of the 9th?

 

I guess....Marshall was warmed up for the last half of the inning but Lou didn't make the switch. It was really bizarre. I would say Lou had a deer in headlights look, but he came to the mound twice that inning ...the second time with the trainer to see if he was ok to continue. Really really bizarre.

 

It's really, really bizarre how bad Marmol has been. It's not the same pitcher.

 

Wow! What a hook by Marshal!

[CubsNSkers07]

Great pitch Marshall

[Fred Hornkohl]

First strikeout since Harden left.

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[Soul]

I never make predictions, but the Cubs are going to win this game. I'm dead sure of it.

 

In the words of CinciGreg from the ESPN days, Book it!

 

I need some kind of written guarantee at this point.

[rocket]

HAHA, NASTY

[C.C.]

I would love a win today especially with the Brewers taking on Volquez.

 

 

and especially we had a 5 run lead in the 9th!

[TruffleShuffle]

20 pitches 9 strikes 11 balls and you swing at first pitch?

 

BRILLIANT!

 

Come on your better than that GEO

 

4 of those balls were intentional, and if Soto walks you get Ronny Cedeno up there to win the game. It's not a bad situation to swing at the first pitch if you like it.

 

 

It's probably true I'm just venting because of Lou and Marmol I am sorry i will try and keep it down, but if we lose its going to be disgusting.

 

it's okay. there are good times to swing at the first pitch. cubs are hitting .374 when putting the first pitch in play, and he got a good pitch to hit and hit it pretty hard. just didn't work out.

[Guest]

Just got back in...I take it Woody isn't available today and that's why Marmol was the only option the whole top of the 9th?

 

That is correct. Marshall was ready in the bullpen halfway through the inning, but Lou didn't go to him. Marmol didn't get hit particularly hard most of the inning, but a combination of poor control and balls finding holes did him in.

 

And, apparently, Theriot's defensive deficiencies.