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Aaron_Kennelly South Bend Cubs

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Some other stray thoughts from last night that I had:

 

A lot of people were having fun with how crazy deep our lineup was. And I concur, obviously. But, the one time it really stuck out to me was in the seventh inning, after Fowler got on and then Heyward doubled. Second and third, nobody out, 3-4-5 coming up. An intimidating task for any pitcher. They get an out, walk Rizzo, loading the bases for Bryant. Anytime you are facing Kris Bryant with the bases loaded and less than two outs, things clearly aren't going to plan. So, he gets a run-scoring fielder's choice. Your reward for getting a second out and allowing minimal damage against the heart of the order: the #6 hitter, Kyle Schwarber. It's just insane.

 

Also, Arrieta looking like that, despite only 11 innings in Spring Training is scary. It's almost like he actually is just that good. Always. He doesn't need to be in mid-season form, or even in regular-season form, for that matter. You just don't stand a chance. Period. His god-mode is omnipresent.

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I forgot the number, but I think I saw it twice or three when we got the guy in from 3rd with less than two outs..I just recall the Montero squiggler and Bryants Fielders choice.And Solers hit? ..That was so nice to see since we were dead last in the rankings in that situation last year having to frustratingly watch guys K or popout with the guy on 3rd and one out and we lost quite a few close games that way...Really hoping that trend continues of them making more contact in those situations like last night. Cant wait for tonight!
Aaron_Kennelly South Bend Cubs

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I forgot the number, but I think I saw it twice or three when we got the guy in from 3rd with less than two outs..I just recall the Montero squiggler and Bryants Fielders choice.And Solers hit? ..That was so nice to see since we were dead last in the rankings in that situation last year having to frustratingly watch guys K or popout with the guy on 3rd and one out and we lost quite a few close games that way...Really hoping that trend continues of them making more contact in those situations like last night. Cant wait for tonight!

 

I'm one of the guys that didn't really care about our struggles in this regard last year. Live by the dong; die by the dong. And I am fine with that. Walks and dongs, in concurrence with a lack of contact, helped lead us to 97 wins. But, the fun thing about our off-season additions in Zobrist and Heyward is that they both walk a lot and dong a bit, adding more of what I loved about the offense last year. And they do so, while also making quite a bit of contact. They both address this weakness, and also augment the backbone of the offense.

David GOAT

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I just assumed there was the stupid day off after Opening Day todayd. HUZZAH

 

i'm not sure if that's a thing in domes/warm weather cities

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I just assumed there was the stupid day off after Opening Day todayd. HUZZAH

 

i'm not sure if that's a thing in domes/warm weather cities

 

IIRC, our series was originally supposed to be Sunday and Tuesday, I forget why they moved Opening Day to Monday, but the change is why there was the weird Angels Stadium exhibition on Sunday.

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I just assumed there was the stupid day off after Opening Day todayd. HUZZAH

 

i'm not sure if that's a thing in domes/warm weather cities

 

IIRC, our series was originally supposed to be Sunday and Tuesday, I forget why they moved Opening Day to Monday, but the change is why there was the weird Angels Stadium exhibition on Sunday.

 

hmm i was just basing that off the brewers hosting yesterday and today and the dodgers playing both nights too

itisallpartoftheplan South Bend Cubs

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I just assumed there was the stupid day off after Opening Day todayd. HUZZAH

 

i'm not sure if that's a thing in domes/warm weather cities

 

IIRC, our series was originally supposed to be Sunday and Tuesday, I forget why they moved Opening Day to Monday, but the change is why there was the weird Angels Stadium exhibition on Sunday.

 

I think the series was originally scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday. That is why the exhibition was scheduled on Sunday, because we weren't playing on Monday. When Opening Day for us was moved to Monday the exhibition game stayed causing all the Sunday/Monday drama.

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i'm not sure if that's a thing in domes/warm weather cities

 

IIRC, our series was originally supposed to be Sunday and Tuesday, I forget why they moved Opening Day to Monday, but the change is why there was the weird Angels Stadium exhibition on Sunday.

 

I think the series was originally scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday. That is why the exhibition was scheduled on Sunday, because we weren't playing on Monday. When Opening Day for us was moved to Monday the exhibition game stayed causing all the Sunday/Monday drama.

That is what I read

Butterscup ACL Cubs

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MLB.tv says I'm blacked out tonight, sweet

 

is it telling you its actually blacked out? i kept trying on a couple video game consoles and it kept saying no feed available but it eventually worked for me.

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MLB.tv says I'm blacked out tonight, sweet

 

unblock-us.com

 

free trial

 

I'm in Washington so it wasn't a legit blackout. Turns out my work VPN was the culprit even though that traffic shouldn't be routed through the VPN. Weird.

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