4/7 Cubs! (Lackey) @ Diamondbacks (De La Rosa) 8:40 PM CSN+ WSCR

[UMFan83]

The Super Cubs roll into Arizona to take on LaRussa's Diamondbacks.

 

The Cubs will start John "It's like the friend whose an horsefeathers, but he's our horsefeathers" Lackey in his Cubs debut. He will attempt to become the next former Cardinal that we will feel awkward about rooting for until he does well and we just get over it.

 

The Diamondbacks will start someone named Rubby, which is what chicks do when they watch the Cubs play baseball.

 

Go Cubs!

[Tim]

Rubby has a problem with too many hr allowed. That's probably bad for him going into this game.

[David]

Everytime I hear that the 84 Tigers started 35-5, I don't understand how it could be possible.

 

What was our record during that crazy run in August/Sept last year?

[Banedon]

http://i.imgur.com/IYlsvEU.gifv

[Andy]

Everytime I hear that the 84 Tigers started 35-5, I don't understand how it could be possible.

 

What was our record during that crazy run in August/Sept last year?

We had a 21-4 stretch, which I think was as good as it got.

[UMFan83]

Everytime I hear that the 84 Tigers started 35-5, I don't understand how it could be possible.

 

What was our record during that crazy run in August/Sept last year?

 

The Dodgers in 2013 went 42-8 during a stretch, which actually sounds a lot less impressive than 35-5, although its really going 35-5 and then going 7-3 in their next 10.

 

The 1906 Cubs actually hold the record for best 50 game stretch in MLB history at 45-5.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

The 1906 Cubs actually hold the record for best 50 game stretch in MLB history at 45-5.

let's do that then

[BigbadB]

Jonesin' for a line up. Maddon needs to get these things up quicker. I guess I'll go look at stats and see how our guys are doing so far. I'm sad we aren't averaging a run per inning anymore, but Arizona baseball should help that. Although there appears to be weather there while the Cubs are in town.

 

I did learn how to get games on my smart tv, but there was both lag and a bit of jittery screen. That's through a Roku streaming stick. I wonder if it would be better going through my computer with an HDMI cable. I only toyed with it for a short period of time since the games are on MLB EI.

[UMFan83]

Jonesin' for a line up. Maddon needs to get these things up quicker. I guess I'll go look at stats and see how our guys are doing so far. I'm sad we aren't averaging a run per inning anymore, but Arizona baseball should help that. Although there appears to be weather there while the Cubs are in town.

 

I did learn how to get games on my smart tv, but there was both lag and a bit of jittery screen. That's through a Roku streaming stick. I wonder if it would be better going through my computer with an HDMI cable. I only toyed with it for a short period of time since the games are on MLB EI.

 

Not sure how early you expect the lineups out, but you are going to be waiting awhile if you expect one today.

[Banedon]

Jonesin' for a line up. Maddon needs to get these things up quicker. I guess I'll go look at stats and see how our guys are doing so far. I'm sad we aren't averaging a run per inning anymore, but Arizona baseball should help that. Although there appears to be weather there while the Cubs are in town.

 

I did learn how to get games on my smart tv, but there was both lag and a bit of jittery screen. That's through a Roku streaming stick. I wonder if it would be better going through my computer with an HDMI cable. I only toyed with it for a short period of time since the games are on MLB EI.

 

Bad news. The game is tomorrow.

[David]

Jonesin' for a line up. Maddon needs to get these things up quicker. I guess I'll go look at stats and see how our guys are doing so far. I'm sad we aren't averaging a run per inning anymore, but Arizona baseball should help that. Although there appears to be weather there while the Cubs are in town.

 

I did learn how to get games on my smart tv, but there was both lag and a bit of jittery screen. That's through a Roku streaming stick. I wonder if it would be better going through my computer with an HDMI cable. I only toyed with it for a short period of time since the games are on MLB EI.

 

Bad news. The game is tomorrow.

 

Also Chase Field has a roof

[Omar]

Cubs v. De La Rosa

Name              PA AB  H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO   BA  OBP   SLG   OPS SH SF IBB HBP GDP missG
Dexter Fowler     13 11  3  0  0  0   2  2  6 .273 .385  .273  .657  0  0   0   0         0
Anthony Rizzo      8  7  1  1  0  0   3  1  2 .143 .250  .286  .536  0  0   0   0         0
Miguel Montero     7  5  1  0  0  0   0  2  2 .200 .429  .200  .629  0  0   0   0         1
Ben Zobrist        6  6  2  1  0  0   0  0  1 .333 .333  .500  .833  0  0   0   0         0
Kris Bryant        5  4  2  0  0  1   2  0  2 .500 .600 1.250 1.850  0  0   0   1         0
Addison Russell    4  3  1  0  0  0   0  1  2 .333 .500  .333  .833  0  0   0   0         0
Jason Heyward      3  3  0  0  0  0   0  0  1 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Jorge Soler        3  3  1  0  0  0   0  0  1 .333 .333  .333  .667  0  0   0   0         0
Jake Arrieta       2  2  0  0  0  0   0  0  1 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Kyle Hendricks     1  1  0  0  0  0   0  0  0 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Tommy La Stella    1  1  0  0  0  0   0  0  0 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Total             53 46 11  2  0  1   7  6 18 .239 .340  .348  .687  0  0   0   1         1
Has not faced: David Ross, Kyle Schwarber and Matt Szczur & Has not faced pitchers: Trevor Cahill, Justin Grimm, Jason Hammel, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Neil Ramirez, Clayton Richard, Hector Rondon, Pedro Strop, Adam Warren and Travis Wood

 

D'Backs v. Lackey

Name                 PA AB  H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO   BA  OBP   SLG   OPS SH SF IBB HBP GDP missG
Jean Segura          19 19  8  0  0  0   0  0  5 .421 .421  .421  .842  0  0   0   0         0
Rickie Weeks          7  7  1  0  0  0   0  0  2 .143 .143  .143  .286  0  0   0   0         0
Nick Ahmed            3  3  0  0  0  0   0  0  0 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Welington Castillo    3  3  0  0  0  0   0  0  2 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Paul Goldschmidt      3  3  2  0  0  1   1  0  1 .667 .667 1.667 2.333  0  0   0   0         0
Jake Lamb             3  2  0  0  0  0   0  1  1 .000 .333  .000  .333  0  0   0   0         0
David Peralta         3  3  1  0  0  0   0  0  1 .333 .333  .333  .667  0  0   0   0         0
Patrick Corbin        2  2  1  0  0  0   0  0  1 .500 .500  .500 1.000  0  0   0   0         0
Shelby Miller         1  1  0  0  0  0   0  0  0 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Total                44 43 13  0  0  1   1  1 13 .302 .318  .372  .690  0  0   0   0         0
Has not faced: Socrates Brito, Brandon Drury, Philip Gosselin, Chris Herrmann, Chris Owings and Yasmany Tomas & Has not faced pitchers: Jake Barrett, Andrew Chafin, Tyler Clippard, Rubby De La Rosa, Randall Delgado, Kyle Drabek, Zack Greinke, Daniel Hudson, Robbie Ray and Brad Ziegler

 

- Baseball-Reference

Edited April 6, 2016 by Omar

[BigbadB]

Jonesin' for a line up. Maddon needs to get these things up quicker. I guess I'll go look at stats and see how our guys are doing so far. I'm sad we aren't averaging a run per inning anymore, but Arizona baseball should help that. Although there appears to be weather there while the Cubs are in town.

 

I did learn how to get games on my smart tv, but there was both lag and a bit of jittery screen. That's through a Roku streaming stick. I wonder if it would be better going through my computer with an HDMI cable. I only toyed with it for a short period of time since the games are on MLB EI.

 

Bad news. The game is tomorrow.

 

Also Chase Field has a roof

 

Yes, but I seem to recall that Chase is more of a hitter's park with the roof open and more neutral when closed. And I know the schedule. Been trying to figure out a way to get to a game, but it's just not going to happen this time out west.

[UMFan83]

 

Bad news. The game is tomorrow.

 

Also Chase Field has a roof

 

Yes, but I seem to recall that Chase is more of a hitter's park with the roof open and more neutral when closed. And I know the schedule. Been trying to figure out a way to get to a game, but it's just not going to happen this time out west.

 

Yeah, I believe its still a hitter's park with the roof closed, but becomes a bandbox when opened.

[BigbadB]

 

Also Chase Field has a roof

 

Yes, but I seem to recall that Chase is more of a hitter's park with the roof open and more neutral when closed. And I know the schedule. Been trying to figure out a way to get to a game, but it's just not going to happen this time out west.

 

Yeah, I believe its still a hitter's park with the roof closed, but becomes a bandbox when opened.

 

Not that the Cub hitters need any help clearing the outfield wall or anything. I was just pointing out that there might be some weather.

[Fred Hornkohl]

I know it's only 2 games, but this is fun !

 

CUBS are on a pace for: 

.162 wins                           
1215 runs                           
.324 home runs                   
.567 walks                          
1701 strike outs                   
...0 stolen bases                  
..81 GIDPs                        
..81 errors                     
...0 hit batsmen                    
7.50 runs per game               
3.90 pitches per plate appearance  
.274 batting average              
.338 on base percentage           
.493 slugging percentage         
.831 on base plus slugging (OPS)

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Lackey/RDLR

Hammel/Ray

Hendricks/Greinke

Arrieta/Miller

 

Is that right? Or does Hendricks go Friday?

[David]

Lackey/RDLR

Hammel/Ray

Hendricks/Greinke

Arrieta/Miller

 

Is that right? Or does Hendricks go Friday?

 

I believe that's right.

[SchwarberDaddy]

Lackey/RDLR

Hammel/Ray

Hendricks/Greinke

Arrieta/Miller

 

Is that right? Or does Hendricks go Friday?

 

I believe that's right.

 

 

You got it.

[OleMissCub]

I know it's only 2 games, but this is fun !

 

CUBS are on a pace for: 

 

.162 wins

 

http://i.imgur.com/NIubFwa.gif

[RammyFanny]

Who needs Butters, keep on riding the UMFan wave.

[CubinNY]

162-0 Here we go!

[chuckywang]

Will we miss Greinke?

[Cubswin11]

Will we miss Greinke?

He pitches Sunday, we miss Miller

[David]

Lackey enjoyed his first dance party

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/video_content_type/lackey-preparing-his-first-start-cubs

 

i already like him a lot more. now go pitch well.