6/3: Cubs (Lester) @ Mets (Matz), 12:10 CT MLBN/ABC 7

[Aaron_Kennelly]

 

I was torn on what this theme should be but someone suggested Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

 

 

The Cubs got off to a rough start to the year again, but out of nowhere, somehow the SuperCubs have emerged.

 

 

Sammy Sofa missed all the good stuff again last night.

 

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That game went on too long for Drinky Joe. He got a little drunk and made some questionable decisions.

 

 

But the more he drank, the more he was able to envision a path to victory. Through sheer drunken brilliance, Joe managed to rest our good relievers while making the already-overtaxed Mets bullpen even more worn out.

 

 

Theo had a chat with Joe after the game, though, and he is going to somehow manage this one sober.

 

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Cub legend Jon Lester takes the mound today. Lester has a 2.71 ERA on the year, but he's been at his best the last couple weeks, working at least 6 innings in all of his last three starts, while walking 2 and striking out 18. Somehow he's going to be even better today against this hapless Mets squad.

 

 

He'll oppose Steven Matz. Matz started off his career auspiciously but went in the tank after coming down with Metsitis. He's got a 5.60 FIP this year and left his last start with another injury. His 3.55 ERA will somehow see some serious regression today.

 

 

This one will be a laugher. Another dance party at Citi Field before we head home.

 

[Liam Neeson]

[Banedon]

Everytime Duke writes an article:

 

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[Sammy Sofa]

Sammy Sofa missed all the good stuff again last night.

 

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Cubs when Buddy Baumann comes into the game...

 

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Any Mets pitcher when asked if they are on the DL..

 

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[PackLandVA]

Wasn’t that show just cancelled?

 

And I gues Gimenez gets the start after the long, late game last night, right?

[cl smooth]

i'll be at the game today.

 

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Wasn’t that show just cancelled?

 

And I gues Gimenez gets the start after the long, late game last night, right?

 

NBC picked it up.

 

[woodchip2153]

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Poor Willson

[UMFan83]

When is the last time a healthy Bryzzo sat in a pre-clinch game?

[Brian]

Willson limps into visitors clubhouse, looks at the lineup card

[javy knows my name]

So it wasn't my imagination after all - Joe is determined to blow a game this series

[jersey cubs fan]

 

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Can’t wait for the Cubs’ road trips to Pawnee, Scranton (seasons 1-6) and Springfield (seasons 1-10).

[The_Achiever]

"Metsitis". Lol.

[PackLandVA]

Brandon Nimmo reminds me a little bit of Hunter Pence in a douchey sort of way.

[Jaxbro]

Something about last night, this lineup and this opponent screams dumb game today

[ScrubMD]

First the rolled up pant legs, now this. They're really going the extra mile to make Chatwood feel loved.

[Agony and Ivy]

Good job Jon

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Willson to Lester:

 

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The rotation is gonna have to recalibrate their next starts when they have to face actual major league hitters again

[Gilby]

Contreras needs to chill a little bit with constantly arguing about pitches in the middle of the zone

[Transmogrified Tiger]

throw another obvious balk onto the pile of LHP pickoffs

[jersey cubs fan]

I'm uncomfortablely close to big cat

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I'm uncomfortablely close to big cat