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

[ARCubsFan]

I mean, I get when people wanted the Cardinals to beat the Giants. It was mildly annoying, but it makes sense. Why anyone could possibly have any issue with anyone wanting the Cubs to win when the Cardinals lose, especially when they're playing hopeless zilches like the Nationals, makes absolutely no sense.

 

My fear of the Nats is that they play the Phillies, Braves, Marlins and Reds 21 times. And that makes me unhappy.

The Nats aren't good, they aren't coming close to catching us

[Sammy Sofa]

I mean, I get when people wanted the Cardinals to beat the Giants. It was mildly annoying, but it makes sense. Why anyone could possibly have any issue with anyone wanting the Cubs to win when the Cardinals lose, especially when they're playing hopeless zilches like the Nationals, makes absolutely no sense.

 

My fear of the Nats is that they play the Phillies, Braves, Marlins and Reds 21 times. And that makes me unhappy.

 

But the Nats stink.

[squally1313]

This is like exhibit A of how fans of Chicago sports teams are terrified babies. You're acting like wanting to gain some ground on the Cardinals, even if ultimately it's nothing more than a symbolic victory, is some kind of cursed blasphemy that nobody should root for because their chances of actually catching them are so slim.

 

The confident Cubs fans feel like we already have a playoff spot locked up and focus on things that aren't probable but still possible.

 

The other fans like me get annoyed at the confident ones because we haven't in our mind clinched a spot and just want to focus on whatever makes that the most possible.

 

No doubt that it's more fun to be a confident Cubs fans, but I still want you all to screw off.

 

Fine, but how would the Cubs winning when the Cardinals lose, today, negatively impact the Cubs' playoff chances in any way, shape or form? Unless they're playing the Giants or the Dodgers, why would anyone be bothered by people wanting the Cardinals to lose?

 

I think it's just when it's phrased in a "Cardinals are doing this, Pirates are doing this, therefore (implied), it'd be really nice if the Cubs win". Unless the Pirates have suddenly become a hated rival, I assume they are being listed for playoff purposes.

 

I agree ARCubswhatever seems to have a Cardinals obsession, it's just a little weird when you put it like that. And yes, I get a little surge of joy when I see the Cardinals losing too, but at this point it's more for its intrinsic value than it is when i see the Pirates losing.

[UMFan83]

Either Rizzo or Bryant are going yard here

[Schwarber Fan]

Rizzo is going deep here.

[Guest]

I mean, I get when people wanted the Cardinals to beat the Giants. It was mildly annoying, but it makes sense. Why anyone could possibly have any issue with anyone wanting the Cubs to win when the Cardinals lose, especially when they're playing hopeless zilches like the Nationals, makes absolutely no sense.

 

My fear of the Nats is that they play the Phillies, Braves, Marlins and Reds 21 times. And that makes me unhappy.

 

But the Nats stink.

 

better run differential than the cubs

 

http://media.giphy.com/media/dHMqIHf7ynKmI/giphy.gif

[Sammy Sofa]

I mean, I get when people wanted the Cardinals to beat the Giants. It was mildly annoying, but it makes sense. Why anyone could possibly have any issue with anyone wanting the Cubs to win when the Cardinals lose, especially when they're playing hopeless zilches like the Nationals, makes absolutely no sense.

 

My fear of the Nats is that they play the Phillies, Braves, Marlins and Reds 21 times. And that makes me unhappy.

 

But the Nats stink.

 

better run differential than the cubs

 

http://media.giphy.com/media/dHMqIHf7ynKmI/giphy.gif

 

And they have Ben's Chili Bowl at the stadium, too. [expletive] a lot of good it's done for them.

[Careless]

I'm sure some camera caught Rizzo screaming obscenities after that one. [expletive].

[UMFan83]

Rizzo the pop up king

[Ski]

Christ, Rizzo.

[BigSlick]

Man Rizzo going cold really sucks

[Sammy Sofa]

Make Rizzo wear the poop emoji again.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Boy, Rizzo's in quite a slump.

[UMFan83]

Thank God for Kris Bryant

[Sammys Boombox]

In play, run(s)

[Sammy Sofa]

WHAT JUST HAPPENED, SOMEBODY TELL ME ABOUT RUNS.

[Ski]

Huzzah Bryant!

[Schwarber Fan]

Bryant is a stud.

[UMFan83]

Boy, Rizzo's in quite a slump.

 

He's been very streaky this year. Either a monster or sucks.

 

Actually coming into today his triple slash numbers were almost identical to last years numbers in 11 less games. So he's basically been the same player as last year I guess.

[Guest]

In play, run(s)

 

how long as it been since it would say "run scoring play"?

[Schwarber Fan]

He's gonna be ROY.

[Careless]

Bryant driving in Schwarber again. 2015, yay

[Guest]

WHAT JUST HAPPENED, SOMEBODY TELL ME ABOUT RUNS.

bryant hit a soft top spin liner to left and it looked like the LF would have a great shot to throw out Schwarber at home. But he bobbled it and Schwarbs made it without a throw.

[Sammy Sofa]

Hey, the Cardinals have made it close, 4-3, so you can all stop squishing around in your poop-filled diapers over my fleeting moment of happiness.

[Irrelevant Dude]

If I were the Reds, I wouldn't give Montero anything to hit here with Baez behind him.