9/28 - Cubs (Stroman) vs Braves (Smith-Shawver): 6:20pm, Marquee

[UMFan83]

DBacks lose.  Optimal result tonight is ARI +1, CHC, MIA -1, CIN -2.  So I'm sure it will be  ARI +2, MIA +1, CHI, CIN -1

Edited September 28, 2023 by UMFan83

[Dfan25]

All I am saying is that if Cubs are going to lose , the Braves should score 6 early instead of the scoring late thing .  It’s a lot easier to take when they get blown out early 

[Dfan25]

19 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

DBacks lose.  Optimal result tonight is ARI +1, CHC, MIA -1, CIN -2.  So I'm sure it will be  ARI +2, MIA +1, CHI, CIN -1

Still checking the Dbacks ?

[UMFan83]

2 minutes ago, Dfan25 said:

Still checking the Dbacks ?

Why not?  4 games left in the season and they play a team that is also fighting to get into the playoffs this weekend.  

[UMFan83]

Meanwhile in much more damaging news, the Pirates have decided to shut down Mitch Keller and he won't pitch this weekend against the Marlins.

[chibears55]

2 hours ago, s2obed said:

I asked Jesse Rogers last night on Twitter and he answered and said the players are quiet but aren’t somber by any means. They seem fine for now I guess. 

I honestly don't think it matters much to the majority of them one way or other because they know they're not built to make any kind of run... yea they'd like to go but.....

[WhyCantWeWin]

7 minutes ago, Dfan25 said:

Still checking the Dbacks ?

Still checking the Cubs?

[squally1313]

3 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

I honestly don't think it matters much to the majority of them one way or other because they know they're not built to make any kind of run... yea they'd like to go but.....

yeah that's probably it, good call

[We Got The Whole 9]

45 minutes ago, s2obed said:

Oh yea, I mean they have to play their regulars thru the end of the season otherwise they’re sitting for 5 days off.
Braves have a 1-8 squad who make it look easy most nights. It’s not 1 or 2 guys having to carry the team. I can see why Swanson or anyone on the Cubs would be ‘gassed.’ That’s a huge load to carry on your back in comparison to the Braves who have 5 dudes with 30+ homers. 

Can't wait til we learn the sophisticated sign-stealing system they're using a few years from now. 

 

Oh hey there's 30 year old Orlando Arcia hitting a career-high in HR and Ronald Acuna cutting his career K% in half.

 

Rest is overrated. 

Edited September 28, 2023 by We Got The Whole 9

[chibears55]

No rest for the Braves regulars tonight...

Edited September 28, 2023 by chibears55

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The Cardinals have lost 90 games for the first time since 1990

[We Got The Whole 9]

42 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

No rest for the Braves regulars tonight...

You should read threads before posting 

[CubinNY]

Guys, I kind of feel like this is my fault. I go to bed with them in the lead and check in the morning. I’m staying up tonight 

[chibears55]

53 minutes ago, We Got The Whole 9 said:

You should read threads before posting 

I kinda glance through,  why was there something important I missed

[Andy]

I think they only scored in the 1st to suck us in again. We're easy marks

[chibears55]

My opinion,  should of left Assad in the rotation and used Stroman for late relief to help the depleted pen. For the most part the rotation hasn't been the problem, it been the bullpen and more specific the back end, those guys are on fumes.

[WhyCantWeWin]

Demoting a guy pitching well as a starter in Assad for a guy who has been terribly sucking in Stroman was  definitely an interesting decision. Almost like self sabotage 

[Derwood]

Who cares if the Atlanta pitching is any good when they have a generationally good offense and defense?

[Andy]

My God, no one on this damn team can catch a horsefeathers baseball

[WhyCantWeWin]

Not sure why boog is surprised that was called an error on Happ. He dropped a catchable ball and slid after for some reason 

[abuck1220]

i understand baseball is flukey and weird and silly things happen day to day but this really seems like choking. 

[Derwood]

Braves (1 through 9) just stroking line drives all over the yard

[Dfan25]

Time off didn’t do anything for Stroman . Looks like the same pitcher getting hammered 

[Dfan25]

2 minutes ago, abuck1220 said:

i understand baseball is flukey and weird and silly things happen day to day but this really seems like choking. 

The defense is just comical 

[chibears55]

3 hours ago, Dfan25 said:

All I am saying is that if Cubs are going to lose , the Braves should score 6 early instead of the scoring late thing .  It’s a lot easier to take when they get blown out early 

Youre getting your wish....