10/12 Cardinals (Wacha) @ CUBS (ARRIETA), TBS, 5:07 CT

[Ski]

Arrieta hadn't given up 4+ runs in almost four months.

Figures the one time it happens again it's against the Cardinals in a huge playoff game.

[Hawk4Hall]

Buckle up!

[UMFan83]

Is it a legitimate theory that Jake is gassed from the workload and his mechanics are effected?

 

I'm not criticizing the workload. Because of it were leading game 3 of the NLDS, but just want to know if this is a blip or should we be worried for any further Jake starts this season.

[Guest]

who is coming in? TBS is [expletive] worst

 

Richard

[Tryptamine]

I'd really love for Wood to come in, but it's just way to windy to risk him.

[Guest]

Heyward hit a pitch that missed out of the zone out to left center(partially due to the wind)

 

tip your cap

We should sign him

[mul21]

Heyward hit a pitch that missed out of the zone out to left center(partially due to the wind)

 

tip your cap

 

I'm late, but this. That thing was 6 inches off the plate and he hammered it.

[LeonDurham]

The Cardinals hit Strop like he tips his pitches and only they have figured it out.

 

Maddon, don't be stubborn. They own him. Do NOT put him in.

 

why do you think he's warming with Richard in the 6th and not being held for a setup situation

 

 

No situation is appropriate. He needs to have his ass on the bench. Let him out if he wants to trot home with the runner during a walkoff.

Edited October 13, 2015 by LeonDurham

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 71-28 (.717) when their starter pitches 5-2/3 innings or more.... 28-38 (.424) when he doesn't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[Hawk4Hall]

Heyward always hammers those outside pitches.

[PackLandVA]

Why does Joe insist on using Strop against the Cardinals? He's probably in after 1 batter by Richard or to start the 7th. Makes no sense...his career numbers against St. Louis are ATROCIOUS!!!!

[XZero771679666304]

Ugh, having to deal with this [expletive] while I am working sucks.

[illiniguy]

Let's hit.

[rocket]

deep breath

[KatJ]

Is it a legitimate theory that Jake is gassed from the workload and his mechanics are effected?

 

I'm not criticizing the workload. Because of it were leading game 3 of the NLDS, but just want to know if this is a blip or should we be worried for any further Jake starts this season.

 

I dunno, but I wish Lester had had a better season... and better flipping RUN SUPPORT. You can't win a title on the arm of one pitcher. Hell, back in 2003 the Cubs couldn't do it on the arms of three.

[UMFan83]

Clayton Richard in to help us preserve a postseason lead. Yet another thing I never thought I'd say in like July

[Sammy Sofa]

Jake giving up the 2-run HR like did doesn't surprise me. That two guys he walked earlier came around to score is what really surprised me.

 

:flythew: :flythew: :flythew: :flythew: :flythew: :flythew: :flythew: :flythew: :flythew: :flythew:

[kujay]

Nice Clayton

[doublebubble]

Grimm Strop Rondon?

[Guest]

attaboy Richard

[rocket]

Get those runs back and then some

[PetermanRealityTour]

Alright, deep breaths

[treebird]

good job richard, clay-2000 pounds

[Soul]

Ball is just jumping tonight + good players hitting some good pitches.

 

Stay with it, no reason we can't put up 8 runs before this is over

[Ski]

Someone tell the Cardinals that they're literally worse than cockroaches, scorpions, and parasites mixed together and everyone wants them to go the [expletive] away.