9/3 Other Games

[CubsBears29]

A small, secret fear of mine is the Cubs will see the result of this one (thinking Mets win), and will look at it as "well, we can mail it in tonight... can't lose ground, magic number still went down 1, still 30 over, etc etc".

 

I will never get tired of the Brewers losing, but this little losing streak must end tonight... need a little mo to go onto the road trip starting on Friday in Cincy.

[kujay]

A small, secret fear of mine is the Cubs will see the result of this one (thinking Mets win), and will look at it as "well, we can mail it in tonight... can't lose ground, magic number still went down 1, still 30 over, etc etc".

 

I will never get tired of the Brewers losing, but this little losing streak must end tonight... need a little mo to go onto the road trip starting on Friday in Cincy.

 

I agree. But I'm hoping it goes the other way, i.e., pressure if off, just go out and play. And win.

[Guest]

A small, secret fear of mine is the Cubs will see the result of this one (thinking Mets win), and will look at it as "well, we can mail it in tonight... can't lose ground, magic number still went down 1, still 30 over, etc etc".

 

I will never get tired of the Brewers losing, but this little losing streak must end tonight... need a little mo to go onto the road trip starting on Friday in Cincy.

 

Yeah, I doubt the Cubs are going to "mail it in" during a 4 game losing streak (whatever that means).

[Hall7810]

9-2 Mets.

[weatherdood]

Brewers lose!!! Magic number down to 19

[bcl412]

Magic number just lowered

[Ski]

CU-

 

I mean, METS WIN!

[CubsBears29]

A small, secret fear of mine is the Cubs will see the result of this one (thinking Mets win), and will look at it as "well, we can mail it in tonight... can't lose ground, magic number still went down 1, still 30 over, etc etc".

 

I will never get tired of the Brewers losing, but this little losing streak must end tonight... need a little mo to go onto the road trip starting on Friday in Cincy.

 

Yeah, I doubt the Cubs are going to "mail it in" during a 4 game losing streak (whatever that means).

 

"... can't lose ground, magic number still went down 1, still 30 over, etc etc.".

 

It means the Cubs could go into the game thinking "If we win, great. If not, nothing hurts.". Instead of going in thinking "Ok, Brewers got swept. Time to end this losing streak, and really ratchet it up & work on killing Milwaukee's hopes for winning the division. Win tonight to get the lead back to 5.5 games and then get back to work on that much-improved road record after a day off."

[David]

Because when the Cubs lose, it's because they aren't trying as hard to win.

[CubsBears29]

Brewers lose!!! Magic number down to 19

 

:clapping:

 

Updating the "Reassurance Thread" as we speak.

[Guest]

A small, secret fear of mine is the Cubs will see the result of this one (thinking Mets win), and will look at it as "well, we can mail it in tonight... can't lose ground, magic number still went down 1, still 30 over, etc etc".

 

I will never get tired of the Brewers losing, but this little losing streak must end tonight... need a little mo to go onto the road trip starting on Friday in Cincy.

 

Yeah, I doubt the Cubs are going to "mail it in" during a 4 game losing streak (whatever that means).

 

"... can't lose ground, magic number still went down 1, still 30 over, etc etc.".

 

It means the Cubs could go into the game thinking "If we win, great. If not, nothing hurts.". Instead of going in thinking "Ok, Brewers got swept. Time to end this losing streak, and really ratchet it up & work on killing Milwaukee's hopes for winning the division. Win tonight to get the lead back to 5.5 games and then get back to work on that much-improved road record after a day off."

 

Again, I don't think athletes go into an actual meaningful (non-exhibition) game with an "if we win, great...it not, nothing hurts" attitude. What you're implying is that the Cubs didn't care yesterday (and every time they lose). Do you really think that?

[CubsBears29]

I hope the Cubs come out and win 18-0 tonight, but I'm just saying that thought might be in the back of some minds if Demps isn't at his best tonight and surrenders some early runs & the Cubs offense doesn't produce up to its averages for a large part of the game.

[CubsBears29]

In other good news, Cards just added a run in the 6th; 3-0 Cards. 2 down, guy on 2nd

[Fred Hornkohl]

I hope the Cubs come out and win 18-0 tonight, but I'm just saying that thought might be in the back of some minds if Demps isn't at his best tonight and surrenders some early runs & the Cubs offense doesn't produce up to its averages for a large part of the game.

 

Dempster has given up exactly 1 run in the first 3 innings of his last 5 starts put together. That 18-0 thing works for me.

[Outshined_One]

Now 3-2 D'backs.

 

Also, is it me, or does Motte balk twice when he works out of the stretch? It looks like he comes to a brief stop twice in his motion, but I might be seeing things.

[NonProfitCow]

I didn't notice, but god he can bring it!

[kujay]

I didn't notice, but god he can bring it!

 

They've been talking about him for awhile here.

 

Impressive.

[Outshined_One]

I didn't notice, but god he can bring it!

 

He does the same thing in his windup. He comes to a brief stop with his mitt on the way down, then punches his glove.

[Outshined_One]

Bottom of the 9th, Drew on 3rd, 1 out, 3-2 Cardinals' lead.

[Outshined_One]

Jackson singles. Tie game.

[Outshined_One]

Dunn doubles down the RF line, Jackson scores. 4-3 Diamondbacks win.

[Mizzou]

600 people showed up to watch the Marlins and Braves play today. 600. Seriously, move that team somewhere where fans will actually show up. 600 people at a game is flat out embarrassing.

[Little Slide Rooter]

I think Adam Dunn just walked off.

[Little Slide Rooter]

CU-

 

I mean, METS WIN!

 

Hey Chicago, what do you say, Cobs wont lose any ground today.

[bcl412]

600 people showed up to watch the Marlins and Braves play today. 600. Seriously, move that team somewhere where fans will actually show up. 600 people at a game is flat out embarrassing.

 

They should move them to Oklahoma City and call them the Thunder