8/22 Braves (Perez) @ Cubs (Haren) 3:05, WLS

[SouthSideRyan]

Quite frankly I don't think it's fair that the Braves get to make up people to be their starting pitchers.

 

Cubs have 78 games to go.

[davell]

A win streak taking us into late April would be snazzy.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Just win.

[Gilby]

The Braves are 53-69, 17 games behind the Cubs in the standings, and both are in 3rd place in their own division. Jeez.

[Sammy Sofa]

The Braves are 53-69, 17 games behind the Cubs in the standings, and both are in 3rd place in their own division. Jeez.

 

Mentioned it another thread, but imagine the wailing and gnashing of teeth if the Astros were still in the division.

[ConstableRabbit]

I can't make it to the game today. Anyone want my seats in 425? Since this is NSBB, I'll sell them to you at face or Stubhub, whatever is lower. PM me if interested.

[rawaction]

Cubs lineup is the same as yesterday.

[Guest]

I can't make it to the game today. Anyone want my seats in 425? Since this is NSBB, I'll sell them to you at face or Stubhubj, whatever is lower. PM me if interested.

 

I think mul was looking

[rawaction]

Williams Perez (WTF kinda name is that? Two last names?)

 

Well, he started off 4-0 with a sub 3 ERA. Well since he came back from the minors, or DL, or wherever the hell he was....he's been as terrible as his name is. He's lost 4 straight starts, walking 4 batters in 3 of them. Striking out 8 in all of them....TOTAL. He gives up HRs. He gives up as many groundballs as flyballs. He's only gone in triple digit pitches 5 times in 12 starts, and only twice over 101. He struggles in the 1st inning, and again once he's on the 3rd time around the order.

 

If Haren gives up 3 or fewer runs in at least 5 innings, the Cubs should win this game. They should score 6 on this guy and the middle relief.

[PrimeTime]

Hopefully Haren can keep the ball in the yard today

[d_money]

Going to the game today - taking the kids for their first Wrigley experience. They are as pumped as I am!

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Hopefully when Haren gives up his homer runs, they are when nobody is on base.

[PrimeTime]

Lets sweep this series and let the Giants and Pirates beat up on each other..If we win we will at least gain ground on one or the other

[Sammy Sofa]

Dat ball one AKA

 

shoulda been strike three.

 

GIVE ME ROBOTS.

[Guest]

So the guys next to me, who are drinking Bud, think 312 beer means it's 3.12% alcohol.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Schwarber and Rizzo both dong this inning.

[Gilby]

There are going to be a ton of dongs today. Probably by both teams.

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 57-30 (.655) when they don't allow any first inning runs.... 12-21 (.364) when they do

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[PrimeTime]

Fowlerrrrrrrrrrrr

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 13-7 (.650) when they hit at least one triple.... 56-44 (.560) when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[Sammy Sofa]

No wonder the Giants should trade for that guy!

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS have hit 5 triples in their last 5 games.

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[OleMissCub]

Inside the parker perhaps if Dex was running out of the box. He clearly thought it was out.

[Sammy Sofa]

Go step on a rusty nail, blue.

[PrimeTime]

Fear the Schwarbs! Knock this shitty pitcher in the 1st..DONG ME