September 11: Cubs (Harden) at Cards(Wellemeyer) 7:15 CT,CSN

[weis21]

I know the PC is fine, but I wouldn't pitch Harden anymore. He's healthy. He got game action. He can get the win. Deep bullpen. Use it.

 

With two off-days, I agree entirely.

I'd push him a little farther personally. He'll undoubtedly get pushed pretty hard in the playoffs, I'd like to at least work him into that scenario. I wouldn't have pulled him after 62 pitches. Leave him in until around 90ish would be optimal, imo.

[CubsNSkers07]

Please don't like Ryan freaking Ludwick tie the game, that is all I ask.

[Cynosure]

Ludwick chops out to Harden. Pujols to 3rd.

 

Man on 3rd, 2 outs.

[rawaction]

Another reason, I didn't want Harden to pitch. He's looked progressively more tired the last 3 innings.

[Hall7810]

Can the pitchers please STOP throwing fastballs over the middle of the plate to Pujols?

 

It wasn't a fastball, it was a change.

[UMFan83]

Is that 31.1 straight scoreless innings for Oswalt?? WOW

[Guest]

Another reason, I didn't want Harden to pitch. He's looked progressively more tired the last 3 innings.

 

I'd probably take him out after this inning. He's about to throw his 80th pitch and the pen should be good for the final three innings.

[rawaction]

I know the PC is fine, but I wouldn't pitch Harden anymore. He's healthy. He got game action. He can get the win. Deep bullpen. Use it.

 

With two off-days, I agree entirely.

I'd push him a little farther personally. He'll undoubtedly get pushed pretty hard in the playoffs, I'd like to at least work him into that scenario. I wouldn't have pulled him after 62 pitches. Leave him in until around 90ish would be optimal, imo.

 

He still has at least 2 more starts, probably 3. He can get up to 75-80 next time, 90 after that, and should be able to go 100+ if needed in the playoffs.

[erik316wttn]

Is that 31.1 straight scoreless innings for Oswalt?? WOW

 

That's damn impressive.

[UMFan83]

Seriously, what Oswalt is doing is unreal. Only 77 pitches through 8.

[BCVM22]

God dammit.

[Cynosure]

Lopez singles to left center field, Pujols scores.

 

Man on 1st, 2 outs.

 

CUBs leading 3-2.

[17 Seconds]

Harden has not looked good tonight. Lots of hard hit outs and only 2 K's. I'm concerned about his velocity.

[SouthSideRyan]

Way to loaf it on over to that ball, Sori.

 

Yeah he shoulda expected the ball to die against the wall rather than bounce off of it like it normally does.

[Schwarber Fan]

oh wow

 

and we aint scoring again

[Sammys Boombox]

Wonderful...

[erik316wttn]

Seriously, what Oswalt is doing is unreal. Only 77 pitches through 8.

 

It's really something to watch an elite pitcher at the very top of his game.

[TMan92]

Harden has not looked good tonight. Lots of hard hit outs and only 2 K's. I'm concerned about his velocity.

 

Another china doll on the pitching staff. He can be a good pitcher, but so could Wood and Prior.

[Cynosure]

Kennedy Ks swinging.

 

INNING OVER

 

Cubs leading 3-2

[woodprior04]

Harden has not looked good tonight. Lots of hard hit outs and only 2 K's. I'm concerned about his velocity.

 

He hasn't looked great but that pitch that Lopez hit was 94 and on the corner.

[Sammys Boombox]

At this point it should be an after-thought that they scored twice. The Cubs should have a big lead, but they continue to blow chances offensively.

[Vinestal]

Well this sucks, I miss Godan. I really dont trust anyone but Marmol in the pen.

[Hall7810]

Harden has not looked good tonight. Lots of hard hit outs and only 2 K's. I'm concerned about his velocity.

 

Another china doll on the pitching staff. He can be a good pitcher, but so could Wood and Prior.

 

Wow, just wow.

[Ski]

I'd say we bring in the bullpen now.

[Cynosure]

We're going to win, don't worry... Just hope Harden is sharp for the playoffs.