5/19 Cubs (Arrieta) vs Nationals (Scherzer) 6:30

[We Got The Whole 9]

Is it me or has Joc been hitting really well lately? Just in time for summer. These horsefeathers don’t know what’s coming*

 

*Probably not tonight, maybe not at all, would be nice if it did

Raised his OPS like 150 pts in 2 weeks slapping singles

[Andy]

Seems suboptimal that in the 8th inning of a close game we trail we have PJ Higgins and Eric Sogard taking consecutive at bats

[Tim]

Seems suboptimal that in the 8th inning of a close game we trail we have PJ Higgins and Eric Sogard taking consecutive at bats

That happens when Javy, Rizzo & Heyward are all injured.

[Tim]

I wonder if Maples will finally get some work in this game.

Yep - and he can't find the strike zone after pitching like once in three weeks.

[UMFan83]

Is there a particular reason Duffy didn’t swing there?

[Tim]

Is there a particular reason Duffy didn’t swing there?

Guessed slider

[Schwarber Fan]

Nice battle in the 9th. Just take 3 of 4 tomorrow and it’s a solid series.

[abuck1220]

who looked dumber vs 93 mph between joc and duffy.