8/26 Cubs (Z!) @ Pirates (Snell) - 6:05 WGN TV

[Outshined_One]

Pirates must have a hot date.

 

i doubt it... have you seen the girls in pittsburgh?

 

No, but now I'm very curious.

 

Think "peanut butter sandwich being pulled apart," imo.

[BCVM22]

He went last night.

 

Oh.

 

I still don't trust Howry, though. :|

[17 Seconds]

So, Wood or Howry for the 9th?

 

Wood. He hasn't worked since Thursday and I want this game to be OVER.

 

Wood pitched last night y0

[17 Seconds]

We need to score off Capps to have scored at least a run off every pitcher tonight

[Soul]

Pirates must have a hot date.

 

i doubt it... have you seen the girls in pittsburgh?

 

No, but now I'm very curious.

 

Think "peanut butter sandwich being pulled apart," imo.

 

Ewww thanks for the visual.

[ChiCubsfan0502]

Most likely magic numbers after tonight:

 

Playoff spot= 21

 

Back to back NLC= 26

 

30 to play. 8-)

[chuckywang]

Why is Len saying the end credits when there's an entire half inning left to play?

[Rob]

I love that we pulled a double switch to get Marshall in, and he still only managed to pitch one inning.

[UMFan83]

Most likely magic numbers after tonight:

 

Playoff spot= 21

 

Back to back NLC= 26

 

30 to play. 8-)

 

So if we go 21-9 to finish the season, we are guaranteed to make the playoffs. I like it.

 

Considering we are in the middle of a 22-6 stretch, I think its possible to do that.

[Mizzou]

Why is Wood coming in? This is the perfect time to pitch Howry.

[17 Seconds]

Wow, the mets blew a 7 run lead to the Phils, on a 2 out RBI double in the 9th

[BCVM22]

Alright, straight shutdown inning here. I don't want this interesting at all.

[Guancous]

Most likely magic numbers after tonight:

 

Playoff spot= 21

 

Back to back NLC= 26

 

30 to play. 8-)

 

So if we go 21-9 to finish the season, we are guaranteed to make the playoffs. I like it.

 

Considering we are in the middle of a 22-6 stretch, I think its possible to do that.

 

Keep in mind that the Brewers and Cardinals play each other tomorrow.

[kujay]

Alright, straight shutdown inning here. I don't want this interesting at all.

 

I'm not typically calm about any 9th inning with a lead, but this one, I'm cucumber cool.

[TruffleShuffle]

well good thing the pirates saved their best relief pitcher to use when down 6 runs, rather than put him in during the 8th inning when they were up by a run but in a jam.

[CubInOK]

I love that we pulled a double switch to get Marshall in, and he was pinch-hit for in the next inning.

Just making it sound better. :-"

[Guancous]

Wow, the mets blew a 7 run lead to the Phils, on a 2 out RBI double in the 9th

 

That game is a microcosm of New York's September last year.

[bcl412]

Phillies tied the Mets. If the Phils win does that put the Mets tied with the Cards?

[bukie]

well good thing the pirates saved their best relief pitcher to use when down 6 runs, rather than put him in during the 8th inning when they were up by a run but in a jam.

 

Conventional thinking reigns supreme.

[TruffleShuffle]

Wow, the mets blew a 7 run lead to the Phils, on a 2 out RBI double in the 9th

 

hahahahaha awesome

[Soul]

well good thing the pirates saved their best relief pitcher to use when down 6 runs, rather than put him in during the 8th inning when they were up by a run but in a jam.

 

No dude. You always save your best reliever for the 9th because that's when the best chance for a comeback is.

[Ski]

lol mets

[kujay]

Let the Phils use up all their hits before this weekend. That could be a rough series, though I like that they will miss Marquis.

[Guest]

Wow, the mets blew a 7 run lead to the Phils, on a 2 out RBI double in the 9th

 

Lou must have heard about that. No wonder Wood is in.

[Careless]

well good thing the pirates saved their best relief pitcher to use when down 6 runs, rather than put him in during the 8th inning when they were up by a run but in a jam.

 

Conventional thinking reigns supreme.

Meanwhile, we're using wood and Marmol.