7/1/18 Twins (Lynn) @ CLUBES (Lester) 1:20 CST WGN

[Cubswin11]

It’s crazy that Schwabrer ball didn’t get through, he hit it at like 112 MPH

[Bertz]

Question.

 

Is the Twins' offense better than I think as I don't know anything about them, was a lot of their offense simply because of the conditions or did the Cubs' pitching just suck this weekend?

 

Like 20% the Twins offense being better than you expect, 50% the conditions, 30% the Cubs pitching being bad (basically Chatwood and Maples)

[BigSlick]

It’s a million degrees out and the ball is carrying

[BigSlick]

A Brandon Morrow RBI would own

[UMFan83]

Won’t complain because of how well we’ve done with RISP all week but damn

[Tim]

Question.

 

Is the Twins' offense better than I think as I don't know anything about them, was a lot of their offense simply because of the conditions or did the Cubs' pitching just suck this weekend?

Conditions had a lot to do with it. Pitching kinda sucked, too.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

How is everyone feeling?

 

I'm a bit nervous because of the wind, but I'm also more just kind of stunned that I have to be a bit nervous. Perhaps some don't think there is a chance the Twins score and others don't care because it's July 1. I'm somewhere in the middle.

[BigSlick]

Plz, baseball gods, I apologize for my hubris. Do not do this to me twice in a week

[PackLandVA]

I think I have Kepler in HR Derby. I do not want him to HR right now.

[Tim]

Big first out

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Almora going full Edmonds

[Bryants Disco Ball]

That guy really loves to slide.

[Cubswin11]

Nice slide Jeets

[PackLandVA]

Are there any stats on unnecessary slides for a catch? Bert’s gotta be up there, right?

[Cubswin11]

Are there any stats on unnecessary slides for a catch? Bert’s gotta be up there, right?

The stat should be named after him

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Question.

 

Is the Twins' offense better than I think as I don't know anything about them, was a lot of their offense simply because of the conditions or did the Cubs' pitching just suck this weekend?

 

Like 20% the Twins offense being better than you expect, 50% the conditions, 30% the Cubs pitching being bad (basically Chatwood and Maples)

 

Also Duensing.

 

And they've had some fortunate sequencing -- whether it's been Joe Mauer hitting homers and doubles with the bases juiced and two outs, or Chatwood pitching decently and then completely unraveling. Also Joe leaving him and probably Maples in a little too long.

[PackLandVA]

Do baseball players ever use two hands to catch anymore???

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Oh, man. This is baseball right here. Home run type dude up with a guy on first, two outs, and we are leading by one.

[Tim]

Also, on the question about the Twins, Escobar and Rosario are legit.

[Brian]

oh great, if a dink hit scores that run

[UMFan83]

Why do you always have to get up from your stance Willson?

[Bryants Disco Ball]

I'm not ashamed to admit it. I'm really nervous and scared.

 

ETA: But I'm also a ninny.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Bury one in the dirt and it’s over.

[Cubswin11]

Damn it Willy

[PackLandVA]

Morrow threw a 92 mph cookie that the batter missed.