Mariners (Hancock) vs Cubs (Horton): 6/21/25, 1:20pm

[Brock Beauchamp]

Tough loss yesterday, hopefully Horton can keep rolling.

[Outshined_One]

Brutal heat and high winds today.

Should be fun!

[WhyCantWeWin]

Winds blowing out stronger today, same as yesterday. They need to put up some runs and get out of this offensive funk

[chibears55]

With the wind howling out,  Horton cant give them any free passes. If they hit homers, gotta make them solo shots 

[Jason Ross]

18 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

With the wind howling out,  Horton cant give them any free passes. If they hit homers, gotta make them solo shots 

Good thing for Horton then.

[Geographyhater8888]

Free passes are the last thing to worry about with Horton on the bump today.

[PeanutPunch33]

So Michael Busch is 7th in MLB in WAR at his position despite not really playing against lefties.  Can't say enough how great of a trade that was.  If he ever figures out that part, he's one of the best 1st baseman in baseball 

Edited June 21, 2025 by PeanutPunch33

[chibears55]

20 minutes ago, Geographyhater8888 said:

Free passes are the last thing to worry about with Horton on the bump today.

Hope so, cause that could be the difference today, as far as solo shots and hitting them with guys on base.

[Geographyhater8888]

2 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

Hope so, cause that could be the difference today, as far as solo shots and hitting them with guys on base.

My hope is his pitches don’’t get too much of the plate leading to a home run derby with the wind, which has been his biggest problem so far.

[DYMNO]

I really, really, really hate the MLB blackout policy. Since I can’t actually watch today, I’m super grateful for the commentary I’ll find here. You are all appreciated, and I can’t say enough how thankful I am for this little community. Go Cubs!

Edited June 21, 2025 by DYMNO
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[JBears79]

That might have been the worst called AB by an ump ive ever seen and its the first ab of the game lol

[Hot Sauce]

Man, Cade is getting squeezed so far.

[Hot Sauce]

Pick off and a K! 

[BigbadB]

Can’t imagine playing in these conditions. I just let the dogs out. Ugh. 

[Derwood]

Happ is on a heater

[gflore34]

3 minutes ago, Hot Sauce said:

Man, Cade is getting squeezed so far.

Don't know how reliable the online K-zone is nevertheless, 4 of those 6 pitches to Rodriguez where strikes. 

[Derwood]

5 minutes ago, Hot Sauce said:

Man, Cade is getting squeezed so far.

Except for that strike call that was 3 inches outside against the leadoff guy

[squally1313]

Update the lead off stat again

[JBears79]

Happ is on a heater and King Tuck!

[SparkMark1]

Acceptable start

[Hot Sauce]

Just now, Derwood said:

Except for that strike call that was 3 inches outside against the leadoff guy

I want to believe that was a makeup call. lol

[Hot Sauce]

I am not one to judge, but there is a guy in the 3rd row wearing a hoodie. Why?!

[BigbadB]

I’m calling it. Horner is going deep today. 

[Derwood]

These better not be the only 2 runs we score today

[Cubbies1996]

Great start!!!! Now please get Swanson out of the 5 hole