04/13 Cubs (Shark) @ Cards (Wainwright), 2:15 CDT, WGN/MLBN

[bcl412]

How many pitches is Jeff going to throw right down the middle that will be called balls? We're up 8 so it likely won't matter in this game but still...ugh.

[El Duderino]

this umpire has a weird zone

It's that or a bad camera angle.

 

the camera angle is perfect, it's one of the only good things about busch stadium

[illiniguy]

this umpire has a weird zone

It's that or a bad camera angle.

 

the camera angle is perfect, it's one of the only good things about busch stadium

Then this guy has been brutal both ways.

[ctcf]

this umpire has a weird zone

It's that or a bad camera angle.

 

the camera angle is perfect, it's one of the only good things about busch stadium

Then this guy has been brutal both ways.

 

I feel like there have been a lot of weird zones this season.

[ctcf]

68 thru 3 for Shark...

[El Duderino]

a ground ball to the 2b side that was actually hit to a player, holy [expletive]

[illiniguy]

I can't believe this is shark. Man if he becomes a decent starter that helps us a ton.

[kujay]

Well this is a pleasant surprise.

[CubmanPi]

this umpire has a weird zone

It's that or a bad camera angle.

 

the camera angle is perfect, it's one of the only good things about busch stadium

Then this guy has been brutal both ways.

Ball 2 to Shark was because the catcher was set up way inside. It shouldn't make a difference to a competent umpire, but it was pretty obvious that's why Wainwright didn't get that call.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I probably overrate this kind of thing, but I love getting into the opponent's bullpen early in the first game of a series.

[ctcf]

Wow Wainright done after just 3

[davell]

I would love to see Shark cruise thru the 4th and 5th, leave with under 100 pitches, and be in line for the W.

[bcl412]

This might end up being my favorite game since the 2008 season.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

So I guess if we hold on here we're only two games out.

[PrimeTime]

Man, only if we could always hit like this game and yesterdays..

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Even Soriano's most utter failures result in a run.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Challenge for Fred or anyone with too much time on their hands: When is the last time the Cubs scored 18 consecutive runs?

[El Duderino]

omg, please gif that

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Stewart's intimidating form coming down the line almost got to that Cardinal there.

[Sosa21MVP]

This ump is weird, I'm glad the game isn't close right now.

[javy knows my name]

omg, please gif that

 

What happened?

[Smack]

I love ruining their opening day.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

One pitch out badly needed, but now the Cardinals have had some hard-hit balls turn into outs.

[Smack]

omg, please gif that

 

What happened?

 

Their first baseman fell all over himself.

[El Duderino]

omg, please gif that

 

What happened?

 

whoever is playing 1b for the cardinals basically fell over trying to get the ball to the pitcher. something that made matt holliday look graceful.