Rockies (Hudson) vs Cubs (Imanaga): 4/1/24, 1:20pm, Marquee

[Brock Beauchamp]

If something ails you, the Rockies should help you heal. And we get to watch the first Imanaga start, too!

[CubinNY]

What does the weather look like?

[Bertz]

1 minute ago, CubinNY said:

What does the weather look like?

Rain is supposed to hold out until closer to 3 now.  They'll likely get this in, even if it's not the full 9 innings, knowing how bad the next two days look.

[KCCub]

39 minutes ago, Bertz said:

Rain is supposed to hold out until closer to 3 now.  They'll likely get this in, even if it's not the full 9 innings, knowing how bad the next two days look.

Hopefully that's the case. I was worried Imanaga's start would be impacted by delays resulting in him being pulled early. 

[CubinNY]

Hopefully, they get all three games in. The Cubs need to take 2 of 3 from these tomato cans. That's what good teams do. 

[Bertz]

We'll see if the nerves of his first game or or the cold mess him up, but Imanaga with the wind blowing in should be more or less a cheat code

 

[Brian707]

2 minutes ago, CubinNY said:

Hopefully, they get all three games in. The Cubs need to take 2 of 3 from these tomato cans. That's what good teams do. 

Cubs and Rockies have a mutual day off Thursday so If one of these 3 get rained out they can push it to then. Although the Weather looks like horsefeathers all week

Edited April 1, 2024 by Brian707

[Jason Ross]

Excited to see Imanaga go today. He seems like a genuinely likeable personality from the little I can see and his stuff is funk-elite. Bodes well for him to be an enjoyable part of the roster and a fun presence on the mound.

[CubinNY]

One thing lost in the 1-2 start is how hard the Cubs hit the ball in that series, for the most part. If they continue to do that, they are going to win. 

[UMFan83]

40 minutes ago, 1908_Cubs said:

Excited to see Imanaga go today. He seems like a genuinely likeable personality from the little I can see and his stuff is funk-elite. Bodes well for him to be an enjoyable part of the roster and a fun presence on the mound.

I also like that the wind is blowing in.  Certainly will help keep the ball in the yard

[KCCub]

 

[We Got The Whole 9]

Sounds like awful weather to play baseball in

[PackLandVA]

Ballgame is on MLB Network (free) for those not in Chicago or without MLBTV. Also, many cable/sat TV providers will provide the game for free this week.  Pretty certain Xfinitiy does.

[PackLandVA]

And let the Shota era begin!!!!!

[Jason Ross]

Shota does not care about the cold. Going under-shirtless. He will fit right in.

[CubinNY]

Charlie Blackmon is a Cub killer. Hopefully not today. 

[chibears55]

How about a nice easy win today and a series sweep.

[PackLandVA]

And there's his first K !!

[CubinNY]

I love a strike thrower. 

[PackLandVA]

And his first 1-2-3 inning!

Cool as the other side of the pillow!

[Jason Ross]

Really good inning. Only "mistake"-ish pitch was the fastball that didn't get to the shadow-zone to Blackmon (fly out). Everything else was basically how you'd draw up Imanaga's success. Good start.

[squally1313]

Blackmon made some pretty loud contact, but locked down after that. Though I'm sure for other reasons you'd prefer another 20-30 degrees on the thermometer, you can't really ask for an easier debut start.

[UMFan83]

Fun fact: this series will be the 4th, 5th and 6th straight games at Wrigley Field against the Rockies.  Colorado made their only appearance at Wrigley in the final home series of the season and are now playing in the Cubs home opener.

[squally1313]

Just A Guy Ian Happ improves his OBP to .533 to start the year.

[squally1313]

108.8 off the bat from Seiya. Dakota Hudson sucks out loud but real encouraging.