8/17 Cubs (Gemster) @ Florida (Volstad) 12:10p CDT, WGN TV

[BCVM22]

This freaking bites.

[C.C.]

Frustrating game! This pitcher has no business still pitching.

[Guest]

I really wish Soriano would have played that triple better. Things might have turned out differently.

 

Agreed.

 

Of course there are a lot of things that you wonder about in a 1-run game.

[Andy]

I have never seen a Cubs team have so many hard-hit outs as this year.

[cheapseats]

Ryan Theriot actually hits into double plays at a higher rate than Lee. Theriot just hasn't had as many opportunities.

Ryan Theriot isnt hitting 3rd.

 

Well, that's kind of what is inferred by cheapseats.

 

I just don't see a batting order shakeup doing much good. The Cubs are leading the NL in runs scored by a pretty wide margin. Lee has hit into a lot of double plays, but he's not even in the top 30 in MLB in double play rate.

[Guest]

I have never seen a Cubs team have so many hard-hit outs as this year.

 

Houston? Arizona?

[Guest]

Ball 1 on Kosuke looks like the exact same pitch that rung up Fontenot in the 9th last night.

 

And? The umpires are different.

[anabiono]

i am switching up my allegiance to the rangers

 

this team is dead to me now

[ChiCubsfan0502]

This park, Tropicana field, Petco park, Sky dome, Oakland coliseum and the Metro dome can use a wrecking ball. These are not Baseball parks, they are parking lots.

[Guest]

Ryan Theriot actually hits into double plays at a higher rate than Lee. Theriot just hasn't had as many opportunities.

Ryan Theriot isnt hitting 3rd.

 

Well, that's kind of what is inferred by cheapseats.

 

I just don't see a batting order shakeup doing much good. The Cubs are leading the NL in runs scored by a pretty wide margin. Lee has hit into a lot of double plays, but he's not even in the top 30 in MLB in double play rate.

 

Exactly.

 

This series is frustrating, but the Cubs have been hitting the ball hard and have taken their share of walks.

[Andy]

I have never seen a Cubs team have so many hard-hit outs as this year.

 

Houston? Arizona?

2 more series that add to my point. This team scalds the ball for outs insanely often.

 

I guess it's a good sign but it drives me nuts.

[Fred Hornkohl]

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH INNING

 

Ramirez flied out to right field

Fukudome flied out to center field

Soto flied out to center field

 

0 runs 0 hits 0 errors 0 men left on base

 

                1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9              R  H  E
CUBS            0 0 0 0 0 0                    0  4  0
Florida         0 0 1 0 0                      1  3  0

 

Home runs:

CUBS: none

Florida: none

 

CUBS           IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Dempster      5.0  3  1  1  0  6  0  69

 

Florida        IP  H  R ER BB  K HR PIT
Volstad       6.0  3  0  0  3  3  0  98

[C.C.]

How about a DP.

[C.C.]

Well this game officially sucks!

[Fred Hornkohl]

Ramirez walked

[Soul]

Wow, I'm incredibly sick of watching this Cub team not score runs against Florida. So, I'm on to other things.

 

I definitely don't want to see the Marlins, or the DBacks, in the playoffs this year. Anything that keeps them out will be just peachy with me.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Gonzalez doubled to center field , Ramirez scored

[Guest]

I have never seen a Cubs team have so many hard-hit outs as this year.

 

Houston? Arizona?

2 more series that add to my point. This team scalds the ball for outs insanely often.

 

I guess it's a good sign but it drives me nuts.

 

It's very good sign when you're struggling to score and you're not getting fooled badly.

 

Argh!

[Guest]

Shoulda hit him in the head so he'd know what it's like.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Cantu singled to right field , Gonzalez to third

[BCVM22]

Hate when it's only the 6th and I'm reduced to cheering on the Reds and Dodgers.

[UMFan83]

Dammit, I was going to predict that Florida would tack on a few runs this inning but I was too lazy to post it.

[Andy]

I hate this team and I hate this park. Just get rid of them.

[Guest]

Dempster really missing badly up now.

[C.C.]

Thank god for the miracle win on Friday!!! I'm just happy to get out of here with 1 win.