Dodgers (Yamamoto) vs Cubs (Wicks): 4/6/24, 3:05pm, Marquee

[Andy]

Complimented the ump too soon on calling ball 2 correctly, he proceeds to immediately call a worse pitch a strike to end the inning

[JHBulls]

Some of these pitches aren't even fair. 

[Rob]

Walked in two runs, but the ump let him off the hook both times.

[Tim]

Pitch 5 to Busch was a bad call and should have been ball three.

However...

Pitch 4 to Busch was a bad call and should have been strike three anyway.

[ToolDRT]

Yamamoto looks legit. 

[Andy]

Can't really complain about these grounders finding holes because they're being hit hard - but it would be nice if they found gloves

[CubinNY]

4 hours ago, WhyCantWeWin said:

It feels like these pitcher injuries are becoming more common then ever, even with all this load management 

There is a theory that the pitch clock is contributing 

[CubinNY]

I thought that ball was finding a gap

[Wilson A2000]

44 minutes ago, LBiittner said:

You're right. I believe Crane Kenney came out and said Jed pretty much took payroll as high as he could currently go.

Unless they are in it at the trade deadline then they will spend. But Kenney also pointed out that the Cubs missed the playoffs by one game past year and the team that took that spot went to the World Series. So they will risk not making the playoffs and a deep run because they only want to spend more if they are close at the deadline. Why not give your team some margin?

[JHBulls]

Some big, big hits to CF. 

[Bertz]

I'll say this Dodgers lineup feels mortal versus LHP.  Still very good, but not the unstoppable force like it is versus RHP.

[Andy]

At least we'll get this guy out before too long. He's snapping off ridiculous pitches in the tough spots

[JHBulls]

Another frustrating end to an inning. But definitely getting to Yamamoto which is great to see. 

[Crusader]

Bases loaded twice and nothing to show for it. Some good ABs though.

[muntjack]

Quick inning for Wicks would be big. 

[Rob]

We've had how many strikeouts looking on that pitch that was just called ball 3?

Baloney.

[CubinNY]

Seiya dipping. 
 

I miss chewing but it is such a nasty habit 

Edited April 6, 2024 by CubinNY

[LBiittner]

Gosh, I hope Almonte doesn't pitch in this game

[PackLandVA]

I would bring infield in with Taylor up.

[CubinNY]

Bulldog. Yea baby

[LBiittner]

Wicks has some bulldog

[Jason Ross]

Wow. Great job Wicks!

[LBiittner]

Hahaha 

[Andy]

Wicks going pitch for pitch with Yamamoto, pretty darn cool.

[Crusader]

Wicks trying to take the big step Steele did last year.