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

[ConstableRabbit]

So... no control all day and now an IBB with no room for error?

[bukie]

I understand the thought behind the intentional walk here, but I'm still not sure I like it with Harden not exactly mastering the command today.

[Cynosure]

So... no control all day and now an IBB with no room for error?

 

Better than pitching to fatty who has had a ridiculous series.

[TruffleShuffle]

i was at the bar last night and the cubs game was on, a girl at my table said "who is that fat guy hitting?" i didn't even need to look at the tv to answer "prince fielder"

[kujay]

We've been saying the last few days don't let Fielder beat you. Walking in a run is better than a three-run bomb.

[PrimeTime]

2-0. Here we go

[sweetpeteman]

at least one of those was a strike.

[kujay]

2-0. Here we go

 

That could've been a strike, but not with his control today.

[bukie]

Either way, I hope this is Harden's last hitter, and the concept of the pitcher win isn't completely dominating Lou's thoughts.

[Guest]

I really hate it when managers leave a pitcher in too long in the fifth inning just to try to get the pitcher a win.

[Cynosure]

Either way, I hope this is Harden's last hitter, and the concept of the pitcher win isn't completely dominating Lou's thoughts.

 

108 pitches.

[CubmanPi]

Either way, I hope this is Harden's last hitter, and the concept of the pitcher win isn't completely dominating Lou's thoughts.

This is exactly what I've been thinking all inning, and I think it's what kept him from getting the bullpen up after the leadoff walk to the pitcher.

[Cynosure]

That foul ball had my heart pumpin...

[DiamondMind]

why does fukudome look so PO'd in every camera shot today

[PrimeTime]

Woooooooooooooooooooooo. Got out of it

[ConstableRabbit]

phew

[kujay]

Nice job by Harden today without much control. That says a lot about him as a pitcher.

[UMFan83]

How deep was the "deep right" on Sportsline?

[CubmanPi]

I need a nap.

[bukie]

Please, Lou, give Harden's arm a rest now.

[kujay]

How deep was the "deep right" on Sportsline?

 

Maybe just onto the track.

[Cynosure]

Hardy flies out to Fukudome on the right field warning track!

 

INNING OVER!

 

Cubs lead 2-1!

 

Harden's Line:

 

5 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 6 BB -- 115 pitches.

 

Harden 1.66 ERA 65 IP 12 ER

[UMFan83]

115 pitches to get through 5 innings. That's gotta be one of the most inefficient starts in major league history.

 

Especially considering he gave up only 1 run and 1 hit.

[bukie]

Heh, I just realized Durham's hit was the first one all day that actually dropped in play.

[Cynosure]

Hester torn cartilage in his ribs. Questionable for Sunday :(