9/1 Reds (DeScalfani) @ Cubs (Haren) 7:05, WGN

[weis21]

nice AB by Baez

[UMFan83]

Javy almost got that out to right center.

 

3 straight batters hit shots that I thought were going out. Javys probably the least of the 3 but I thought it had a chance to carry

[Bryants Disco Ball]

That was a positive at bat for Baez. Getting the runner over could be huge.

[Little Slide Rooter]

I'd hate Pedro if he was on any team but mine I think.

 

You think? He's the Jose Valverde of the 8th inning lol

 

People forget that in his day, Marmol was as hated by opponents as Valverde.

[UMFan83]

Is there a point to Tommy LaStella?

[Schwarber Fan]

La Stella stinks.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Should have had Quintin Berry pinch running!

[Little Slide Rooter]

It's early for him, but LaStella's filling the horrid, white middle infielder that Cubs fans love anyway role like a champ.

[UMFan83]

Should have had Quintin Berry pinch running!

 

Schwarber and Montero both out of the game means David Ross. Meh even if there's a strong chance he never steps up to the plate

[Irrelevant Dude]

Should have had Quintin Berry pinch running!

Is his nickname Q-Bert? If not, it should be.

[UMFan83]

It's early for him, but LaStella's filling the horrid, white middle infielder that Cubs fans love anyway role like a champ.

 

Not if he hits like Aaron Miles

[Outshined_One]

Jumbo Diaz is Antonio Alfonseca in disguise isn't he?

[UMFan83]

Jumbo Diaz is Antonio Alfonseca in disguise isn't he?

 

Someone count his fingers

[Little Slide Rooter]

Jumbo like.

[UMFan83]

Frazier and the Cub killer are both due up. Hope you are sharp Rondon

[BigSlick]

i aint complaining with the lead, but boy howdy this team has stranded some lead off doubles the last week

[Outshined_One]

I'm over the pumpkin thing.

 

Bring on butternut squash lattes.

[Ski]

And now we're going to blow the lead and fall into a huge slump and eventually lose a one game tie-breaker for the second wild card, and it'll all be La Stella's fault for not cashing in that insurance run.

 

(Kidding, kidding).

[UMFan83]

Id love to see how many leadoff doubles we've stranded over the past week? I can think of at least 4 off the top of my head. I'm sure there's more

[Schwarber Fan]

Lock it down, Hector.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Make this easy.

[badger1679666666]

Doesn't TT like la stella or is that a schtick?

[apete6]

And now we're going to blow the lead and fall into a huge slump and eventually lose a one game tie-breaker for the second wild card, and it'll all be La Stella's fault for not cashing in that insurance run.

 

(Kidding, kidding).

 

And all the whiteys will blame Castro and Baez.

[Outshined_One]

Call it.

[UMFan83]

Haha I bet when Maddon was angry about having to use Rondon against the Giants last week he didn't expect to not use him again for a full week