Reds (Lodolo) vs Cubs (Pomeranz): 5/31/25, 1:20pm

[PeanutPunch33]

I know that extensions for relievers are generally frowned upon but I would not mind a 2 or 3 year extension for Kepler.  They've unlocked something with him and I don't see it suddenly changing 

[We Got The Whole 9]

1 minute ago, Geographyhater8888 said:

Regression will happen but where’s our slump buster Tucker been? 

Getting inundated with curveballs and not doing horsefeathers with them

[profisme]

I have a good feeling here about Shaw leading off the inning. 

[chibears55]

Just go 1-2-3 instead of a tease 🙄🙄

[UMFan83]

This is going to come down to which team gets their manfred man in isn’t it?

[Geographyhater8888]

4 minutes ago, profisme said:

I think because Counsell thought he would end up getting walked or they would put in a lefty against him. But anything would have looked better than those three Javy-like at-bats. 

I get the thinking. What I don’t understand is why a guy with a sub 600 OPS hitting exclusively vs lefties is still a better choice than Busch. I’m sick of this failed experiment.

Edited May 31, 2025 by Geographyhater8888

[Irrelevant Dude]

Just now, UMFan83 said:

This is going to come down to which team gets their manfred man in isn’t it?

As every great pitchers duel should.

[profisme]

1 minute ago, Geographyhater8888 said:

I get the thinking. What I don’t understand is why a guy with a sub 600 OPS hitting exclusively vs lefties is still a better choice than Busch. I’m sick of this failed experiment.

Not disagreeing with you in the slightest. Turner in the lineup is gross. 

[UMFan83]

When the offense is hitting well and the leadoff hitter gets on I’m thinking crooked number. When the offense is slumping and the leadoff man reaches 1st I’m wondering how quickly until the GIDP happens

[JHBulls]

Nice. Happ replaced Shaw at 1st base. Fantastic! 

[Hot Sauce]

Seiya gonna add to his RBI total right here.

[profisme]

Happ had a horrible read there. He should have been on third. 

[UMFan83]

Really wish Happ could have gotten to 3rd on that hit but he was probably thrown out if he tried

edit: looked like he hesitated momentarily and that probably cost him 3B

Edited May 31, 2025 by UMFan83

[Geographyhater8888]

1 minute ago, profisme said:

Not disagreeing with you in the slightest. Turner in the lineup is gross. 

Counsell’s been very adaptable on just about everything: lineup changes, not sticking with Presley and going with the got hand in the pen, yet choses to die on this Turner Sword.

[Hot Sauce]

Let’s go!!!

[Derwood]

7 minutes ago, Geographyhater8888 said:

Regression will happen but where’s our slump buster Tucker been? 

He's been on base 3 times today

[PeanutPunch33]

WOW lol hell yea!

[JHBulls]

Only way the Cubs would have scored today. 

[UMFan83]

I’ll take it haha

[squally1313]

lol what a dumb sport 

[profisme]

You have to be tough to play RF at Wrigley.

[squally1313]

Let’s get two more 

[UMFan83]

In retrospect it’s pretty wild that there’s pretty much zero fair territory and a giant wall blocking you down the lines at Wrigley 

[Geographyhater8888]

Good. Now add on.

[Hot Sauce]

Good AB, Carson!