9/18 Brewers (Bush) at Cubs (Harden), 1:20 CT, CSN

[splintersag]

For the Cubs, we have this guy (10-2, 2.02 ERA):

http://i38.tinypic.com/2096hjn.gif

 

 

vs this fellow (9-10, 4.24 ERA):

http://bp3.blogger.com/_MmuSDlN7GQs/RpwCCjR7rhI/AAAAAAAAANA/7eVbFFaHxCs/s320/Brewers+Block+Party+013.jpg

 

 

The magic number is still at

http://i35.tinypic.com/2v3nbma.jpg

 

But hopefully, after Thursday, it'll be 2. With Harden on the mound, that's a very likely scenario. But the Brewers look like they're back to their pesky selves, so we'll see.

 

So let's be the Phelps to the Brewer's Cavic

http://a839.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/49/l_f89b2b60d2d195b4679499ec07437e9e.gif

 

Go Cubs!!

Edited September 18, 2008 by splintersag

[Ski]

But hopefully, after Thursday, it'll be 3.

lol

 

Go Cubs!

[splintersag]

But hopefully, after Thursday, it'll be 3.

lol

 

Go Cubs!

 

You never know with the Cubs. http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

[haubrich91]

With a win, it'd be 2..lol.

 

Let's hope Harden can dominate the Brewers again.

 

Go Cubs!

[Omar]

Brewers Vs. Harden

                    **PA**  AB  H  2B 3B HR RBI  BB  SO   BA   OBP   SLG   OPS  
+-----------------+-------+---+---+--+--+--+---+---+---+-----+-----+-----+-----+
Ray Durham           14    12   1  1  0  0   0   2   3  .083  .214  .167  .381 
Mike Cameron          5     5   0  0  0  0   0   0   2  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Ryan Braun            3     3   1  1  0  0   0   0   1  .333  .333  .667 1.000 
Craig Counsell        3     3   0  0  0  0   0   0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Prince Fielder        3     3   1  0  0  1   1   0   0  .333  .333 1.333 1.666 
J.J. Hardy            3     3   0  0  0  0   0   0   2  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Gabe Kapler           3     3   2  2  0  0   0   0   0  .667  .667 1.333 2.000 
Jason Kendall         3     3   0  0  0  0   0   0   1  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Rickie Weeks          3     3   1  0  0  0   0   0   2  .333  .333  .333  .666 
David Bush            2     2   1  0  0  0   0   0   1  .500  .500  .500 1.000 
+-----------------+-------+---+---+--+--+--+---+---+---+-----+-----+-----+-----+
Total                42    40   7  4  0  1   1   2  12  .175  .214  .350  .564 

 

Cubs Vs. Bush

                    **PA**  AB  H  2B 3B HR RBI  BB  SO   BA   OBP   SLG   OPS  
+-----------------+-------+---+---+--+--+--+---+---+---+-----+-----+-----+-----+
Aramis Ramirez       27    23   7  3  0  2   8   2   3  .304  .407  .696 1.103 
Alfonso Soriano      26    24   8  2  0  1   4   1   3  .333  .385  .542  .927 
Derrek Lee           22    22   4  1  0  0   1   0   3  .182  .182  .227  .409 
Ronny Cedeno         15    14   3  0  0  1   3   0   0  .214  .200  .429  .629 
Mark DeRosa          15    13   4  0  0  1   4   0   4  .308  .400  .538  .938 
Ryan Theriot         14    14   3  2  0  0   0   0   2  .214  .214  .357  .571 
Jim Edmonds          12    11   5  3  0  2  10   1   1  .455  .500 1.273 1.773 
Henry Blanco          9     9   0  0  0  0   0   0   1  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Jason Marquis         8     7   0  0  0  0   0   0   2  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Kosuke Fukudome       6     4   2  2  0  0   0   2   1  .500  .667 1.000 1.667 
Felix Pie             6     6   2  0  0  0   0   0   1  .333  .333  .333  .666 
Geovany Soto          6     4   1  0  0  0   1   1   1  .250  .333  .250  .583 
Mike Fontenot         4     4   1  1  0  0   0   0   1  .250  .250  .500  .750 
Carlos Marmol         4     4   0  0  0  0   0   0   3  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Koyie Hill            3     2   0  0  0  0   0   1   0  .000  .333  .000  .333 
Ryan Dempster         2     2   0  0  0  0   0   0   2  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Rich Harden           2     2   0  0  0  0   0   0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Daryle Ward           1     1   0  0  0  0   0   0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Carlos Zambrano       1     1   0  0  0  0   0   0   1  .000  .000  .000  .000 
+-----------------+-------+---+---+--+--+--+---+---+---+-----+-----+-----+-----+
Total               183   167  40 14  0  7  31   8  29  .240  .291  .449  .740 

[splintersag]

Oops, fixed. :oops:

[Brian]

getting Harden to overall numbers of 11-2 with a below 2.00 ERA would be nice.

[Little Slide Rooter]

This is a must win game. For the Brewers anyway. lets send em to Cincy empty handed.

 

Still, it would be a good one to win. It could be the difference between clinching at the Friendly Confines or that Howry Hole in New York.

[Schwarber Fan]

I'll be missing the next 3 games ](*,)

 

Win, Cubs

[rawaction]

I never cared less about a loss than I did yesterday. I care today. The only thing that can come close to clinching at home vs. the rival Brewers is clinching at home vs. the bigger rival, Cardinals.

[Little Slide Rooter]

I wonder if Lou will keep Harden on a longer pitch count, considering that if we win, it will likely be his last appearence until October.

 

And I agree with rawaction about not really caring about the loss, but it was still frusterating not being able to get anything done vs. a bullpen we've been laughing at all season.

 

At any rate, I think that Dave Bush should be easy pickings if the offense comes out to play. Ramirez, Edmonds, Soriano, and DeRosa seem to really enjoy Bushes company, however, I wonder if Lou will start Hoffpauir at 1B considering his complete ownage of Lee. .182/.182/.227/.409 against him. Seriously, just give him the day off.

[Mizzou]

Last night's loss means I won't be glued to the computer this afternoon following pitch by pitch.

 

Cubs, my boss thanks you.

[kujay]

Last night's loss means I won't be glued to the computer this afternoon following pitch by pitch.

 

Cubs, my boss thanks you.

 

+1

 

I'll still have the game on gameday audio, but not going to flip on mlb.tv unless things are close late.

[Soul]

http://a839.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/49/l_f89b2b60d2d195b4679499ec07437e9e.gif

:rotfl: nice.

[jersey cubs fan]

sonovabich, I wasn't paying attention and set my DVR to record the game tonight. I guess that's a replay.

[bcl412]

Keep this division from getting interesting, win today and then win 2 of 3 this weekend.

[Soul]

sonovabich, I wasn't paying attention and set my DVR to record the game tonight. I guess that's a replay.

Did you already have the no-hitter recorded? Because frankly I'd prefer having that one on DVR than this one, provided Harden doesn't do something similar.

[jersey cubs fan]

sonovabich, I wasn't paying attention and set my DVR to record the game tonight. I guess that's a replay.

Did you already have the no-hitter recorded? Because frankly I'd prefer having that one on DVR than this one, provided Harden doesn't do something similar.

 

 

Didn't air in NY. I just DVR every game in case I'm not home when it starts.

[UMFan83]

Keep this division from getting interesting, win today and then win 2 of 3 this weekend.

 

I don't think its going to get interesting again this season regardless of how we play.

[SouthSideRyan]

Keep this division from getting interesting, win today and then win 2 of 3 this weekend.

 

7 game lead with 10 to play is interesting?

[Sorianos hop]

Go Cubs!

[C.C.]

Another hour and I'm drinking a bloody at Murphy's, for starters...

[Mizzou]

So win today, then win either Friday or Saturday (but not both) and hope the Brewers win both of their games... then clinch on Sunday so I can see it in person. That's my ideal scenario.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Win.

[Little Slide Rooter]

http://homerderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/randall-simon-bats-the-italian.jpg

 

FINISH THEM