9/17 Cubs (Darvish) vs. Reds (Gray) 7:05 WCIU/ESPN

[TMan92]

First batter up and the Pads give up the lead.

 

Brewers have two hits and they’re both homers.

I'm trying to be optimistic, but at this point I think it is extremely unlikely that the Brewers don't make the playoffs. With the Cubs and Cardinals playing each other 7 times, and the Brewers playing garbage teams, they are going to pass one if not both teams.

 

Pretty much.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

That’s Yu for ya. 8 straight Ks but then gives up a run because the pitcher got a hit. Always maddening.

[Sammys Boombox]

First batter up and the Pads give up the lead.

 

Brewers have two hits and they’re both homers.

I'm trying to be optimistic, but at this point I think it is extremely unlikely that the Brewers don't make the playoffs. With the Cubs and Cardinals playing each other 7 times, and the Brewers playing garbage teams, they are going to pass one if not both teams.

 

Brewers are totally making the playoffs.

[soccer10k]

Top of the order up. Let’s get that run back.

[UMFan83]

I miss when the Cubs could neutralize good starters by driving their pitch count up and getting to the pen early. Right now Gray is on track to go 7 or 8 innings

[Schwarber Fan]

Big inning coming here. Let’s get at least one back.

[TMan92]

Nice at bat Willson

[Schwarber Fan]

Gray getting everything from Diaz. This will be tough.

[Andy]

Apparently this is gonna have to happen off the bullpen.

[Brian]

Random current Reds manager must be so pumped that everything is lining up perfect for 2 innings from Iglesias. There is no greater joy in the world for a Reds manager than a 2 out save for Iglesias against the Cubs.

[Cubswin11]

I miss when the Cubs could neutralize good starters by driving their pitch count up and getting to the pen early. Right now Gray is on track to go 7 or 8 innings

They were close to doing it tonight but let Sonny off the hook for 1-2 innings.

[Andy]

Random current Reds manager must be so pumped that everything is lining up perfect for 2 innings from Iglesias. There is no greater joy in the world for a Reds manager than a 2 out save for Iglesias against the Cubs.

Really, no NL Central manager's career is complete until they've managed a few games against us as if they're in the playoffs.

[Brian]

how about one of those famous doubles Nicky

[Schwarber Fan]

If Nick puts one in the bleachers, Wrigley will go up for grabs.

[BigSlick]

Have the Cubs considered scoring more runs? Seems like a good strategy

 

The Brewers taking the Cardinals magic dust rules. I actually think it’s hilarious: there’s a non-zero chance the Cardinals end up out of the playoffs completely, which owns

[UMFan83]

Have the Cubs considered scoring more runs? Seems like a good strategy

 

They did score 55 in the previous 4 games..

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

Have the Cubs considered scoring more runs? Seems like a good strategy

 

They did score 55 in the previous 4 games..

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[soccer10k]

I don’t like this game very much.

[Cubswin11]

horsefeathers off ump

[Irrelevant Dude]

Definitely not Bryant's best night.

[Brian]

5 outs to work with, but this is really the story of this years team. Can't get a streak going. Have they won more than 5 in a row?

[soccer10k]

Well at least the Cards are going to lose. Would be nice to only be one back with Scherzer facing them tomorrow though. If we win tomorrow and they lose it’s fine.

[Brian]

willy dong incoming

[Brian]

I meant Vic

[Brian]

by dong I meant lazy fly balls