5/28 Cubs (Lester) @ Astros (Martin) ABC 7:10 Central

[Schwarber Fan]

Wow, Bote.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

So, this series will get written off as “it was the Astros,” but even when you consider this is without their three best hitters, this team has a serious pitching problem.

 

So you've already written the final two chapters of this series after the second inning of Game 2?

 

That's fine. But just confirming.

 

First inning*

 

Sorry. First inning.

 

Please confirm.

[BigSlick]

huh. well that was unexpected

[UMFan83]

HR

HR

Descalso groundout

HR

 

Sounds about right

[Schwarber Fan]

I swear Contreras has the worst at bats of a guy with his numbers.

[TMan92]

We should have batted Lester and used the DH on Descalso

[Old Style]

We should have batted Lester and used the DH on Descalso

If only that was allowed.

[CyHawk_Cub]

Put Descalso on release waivers. Addiction by subtraction.

[Schwarber Fan]

Descalso will be gone soon. They won’t tolerate that batting average.

[Derwood]

Put Descalso on release waivers. Addiction by subtraction.

 

Nice

[Schwarber Fan]

Does Lester get postseason starts this year?

 

If we get to a point where this is in question, there will be no postseason.

[Schwarber Fan]

Cubs: back to back lead off walks = no runs

Astros: lead off walk = automatic run

 

We blow.

[The_Achiever]

My faith in the cubs winning this tie game, -112%

[abuck1220]

neither lester nor hamels can navigate the astros AAA lineup nbd

[TMan92]

This team blows.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Cubs: back to back lead off walks = no runs

Astros: lead off walk = automatic run

 

We blow.

 

I don't think we blow at all, but I will say without any factual evidence to back this up, it does seem like we only score when we dong.

[abuck1220]

maybe don’t walk timmy mayfield or whatever the horsefeathers just spitballing here

[Schwarber Fan]

If Lester and Hamels can’t figure their horsefeathers out, we are done.

[TMan92]

If Lester and Hamels can’t figure their horsefeathers out, we are done.

 

Tommy Hottovy went from garbage to great to garbage very quickly in the coach ratings.

[BigSlick]

it would be cool if the cubs played well, instead of poorly

[Old Style]

Can't beat the Astros when half their lineup is out.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

So, this series will get written off as “it was the Astros,” but even when you consider this is without their three best hitters, this team has a serious pitching problem.

 

Good call.

[Schwarber Fan]

Lester getting owned by lefties

[gobigred]

Does Lester get postseason starts this year?

Does he have a no trade clause

[TMan92]

It is really cool to see teams take advantage of opportunities. Too bad it isn't the team I like to follow.