6/28 Cubs (Lester) @ Reds (Lamb) 6:10, CSN

[stitchface]

Javy took a pitch!

 

 

He takes lots of pitches. But he seems to assume every 3 ball pitch will be right down the middle.

[UMFan83]

So Spencer Patton is the only non-starting pitcher left, besides Peralta?

 

Strop

[BigSlick]

Why is everyone in such a race to commit outs?

[Bote McBoteface]

I don't like this game.

[UMFan83]

What's the reds bp no hitter at now? Would this be 8?

 

Yep!! Exciting isn't it!

[Aaron_Kennelly]

If it comes down to it, have Contreras put on Lackey's uniform and have him pinch hit. I'm sure they won't notice.

[SpongeWorthy]

This is baffling

[bcl412]

Have Baez pitch. That could be cool

[Sammys Boombox]

This is ridiculous.

[Tryptamine]

This is just embarrassing for this supposed juggernaut of an offense which frankly has been at best average since May.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

If it comes down to it, have Contreras put on Lackey's uniform and have him pinch hit. I'm sure they won't notice.

it'd be less obvious if you sent out Barbaro

[bcl412]

What's the reds bp no hitter at now? Would this be 8?

 

Yep!! Exciting isn't it!

Well, baseball after about 12 innings is boring as hell so it's something i guess

[UMFan83]

The Reds offense would be such buzzkills if they scored a run to prevent the bullpen nono. I mean you have Pitcher Spot # 2, June Zobrist and Heyward due up its practically a gimme

[Andy]

I'm now rooting for the no-hitter by the Reds pen. Why not.

[Gilby]

lol, so if he was going to take out Peralta anyway, Joe must think Wood is a better outfielder than Coghlan. And maybe he is.

[UMFan83]

This is just embarrassing for this supposed juggernaut of an offense which frankly has been at best average since May.

 

Their June splits suggest they are pretty pedestrian but I mean no Fowler and Soler does hurt. Like Soler or not at least he has good ABs. Or better ones than Baez.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

This is just embarrassing for this supposed juggernaut of an offense which frankly has been at best average since May.

 

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=nl&qual=0&type=8&season=2016&month=6&season1=2016&ind=0&team=0,ts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=18,d

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I'm now rooting for the no-hitter by the Reds pen. Why not.

I can think of plenty of reasons

[David]

This is just embarrassing for this supposed juggernaut of an offense which frankly has been at best average since May.

 

You are just embarrassing for a fan of the best team in baseball that has a double digit lead in the division in late June.

[tawfiqmp]

This is just embarrassing for this supposed juggernaut of an offense which frankly has been at best average since May.

 

Their June splits suggest they are pretty pedestrian but I mean no Fowler and Soler does hurt. Like Soler or not at least he has good ABs. Or better ones than Baez.

Soler is not that big of a difference. Fowler, sure

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Oh horsefeathers, Joe. I love it.

[bcl412]

Joe is just screwing around

[NotSoSober]

lol - this just gets better

[stitchface]

Maddon putting himself in.

[Sammys Boombox]

Yes!!!!!!!!