9/1 Braves(Foltynewicz) vs Cubs(Guy who came here for jewelry and is slowly winning our hearts) 1:20 WGN MLBN

[Brian]

16 pitches left to get 6 outs for John "Saddle Up" Lackey to get a Maddux in 20 freaking 17.

 

somebody realized how close they were to being told they were going to bullpen, and likely pulling a sealboy 2016

[Schwarber Fan]

Not a huge fan of taking Lackey out. They couldn't touch him.

[Brian]

i'd like to someday not feel anxiety about a lead of less than 5 runs in the 8th inning

[Cubswin11]

Why the hell did Caritini PH there and not Almora?

[Bote McBoteface]

Why the hell did Caritini PH there and not Almora?

 

Shiny new toy

[abuck1220]

if you're gonna take lackey out, why ph with caratini vs a lefty with almora available when you're gonna bring almora in for defense anyway. awful.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Why the hell did Caritini PH there and not Almora?

 

Because he's a switch hitter and they hadn't pulled Foltynewicz yet?

 

I know why you PH Lackey there. Just got to hope the pen holds up.

[gobigred]

Duensing has been so good this year

[wvcbxl]

I'm all for a "screw the closer" bot 8th now

[Bote McBoteface]

Theyre arent gonna bring in a crappy lefty to face Rizzo are they? Cuz that almost never works and really takes up a lot of time.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

How about a dong, Ian?

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I'd be perfectly fine with Heyward never starting in the playoffs if Russell is healthy.

[Derwood]

Alex Avila does not look like a guy who listens to early Black Keys records

[Cubswin11]

Why the hell did Caritini PH there and not Almora?

 

Because he's a switch hitter and they hadn't pulled Foltynewicz yet?

 

I know why you PH Lackey there. Just got to hope the pen holds up.

I was only lightly paying attention, didn't know Folty wasn't pulled. At least send Jay up there in that case....

[Cubswin11]

I'd be perfectly fine with Heyward never starting in the playoffs if Russell is healthy.

Even if he's not and we are facing a RHP and Joe is fine punting defense early.... Go Schwarber/Happ (or Jay)/Willy LF to RF with Avila catching and then Zobrist or Happ at 2B.

[TMan92]

I dislike lead off walks. But I do like double plays.

[Guancous]

Magic number: 25

[Cubswin11]

:flythew:

 

Nice win jerks. And great job you stupid big dumb bastard, Lackey

[Brian]

25

[Ding Dong Johnson]

just imagine how much more likable these turds would be if they had actually won any games in the first half

[wvcbxl]

:flythew:

Glorious pitch to finish the game

 

I'm off to bed - nn guys

[CaliforniaRaisin]

14 over .500.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

#wearegood

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Give me some Brewers losses and let's get this race over with.

[Derwood]

14 over .500.

 

16 over since the ASB. Is that good?