7/31 Cubs (Lester) @ Pirates (Taillon) 6:05 NBCSCH

[Andy]

Kyle did a really good job ignoring everything Jim Hickey told him, at least after the first inning. I'm assuming Lester is way too self-confident to have ever listened to a pitching coach anyway, so if he can keep ignoring Hickey, we might have a chance.

 

Go Cubs.

[Schwarber Fan]

Look for another rain delay.

[Sammy Sofa]

YOU look for another rain delay.

[TMan92]

[Andy]

Almora still hitting too high in the lineup against righties

 

[Aaron_Kennelly]

What's a better role for Almora against tough right-handers than setting the table for our good hitters? Driving them in.

[Brian]

free Bote

[itisallpartoftheplan]

What's a better role for Almora against tough right-handers than setting the table for our good hitters? Driving them in.

 

Javy drives himself and others in. Almora is just a 2nd leadoff man...wait, why is Joe batting Almora 2nd leadoff vs RHP!!??

[gobigred]

I am currently sitting in a hotel where I can literally see the park from my room. It's pouring but it's supposed to be done here by 630ish

[gobigred]

Rain has completely stopped.. Shouldn't have any problems starting on time

[CyHawk_Cub]

Rain has completely stopped.. Shouldn't have any problems starting on time

 

You just broke what's-his-name's heart

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Rain has completely stopped.. Shouldn't have any problems starting on time

 

You just broke what's-his-name's heart

you mean rain man?

[Schwarber Fan]

Rain has completely stopped.. Shouldn't have any problems starting on time

 

You just broke what's-his-name's heart

you mean rain man?

 

Maybe rain man fan should be next.

 

Great inning, Cobs.

[Cubswin11]

Nice first inning, idiots

[TMan92]

That’s a nice start.

[Schwarber Fan]

Here we go with the first inning...

[Sammy Sofa]

Man, I went to look at Lester's splits to reassure myself...

 

Don't make the same mistake I did.

[Schwarber Fan]

Good job, Jon.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

If Almora bunted and Billy Hamilton was standing at the wall in center, could Hamilton field the bunt and throw to first before Albert got there?

[Cubswin11]

On one hand it’s comforting to know Joe knows Almora sucks vs RHP, but on the other hand sac bunting with your 5 hitter in the 2nd inning is so horsefeathering dumb. Just stop playing him vs RHP

[Sammy Sofa]

Sweet AB by Happ (even though I wish he was now a starting pitcher).

[Schwarber Fan]

Our team hits so many ground balls.

[TMan92]

Our team hits so many ground balls.

 

Chili launch angle.

[Schwarber Fan]

Break out the hit percentage on that one. Probably 6%.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Smart idea by Javy not allowing anyone else to touch the ball on a rundown.