[Doubleheader 8/18/25] Brewers (Peralta) vs Cubs (Horton): 1:20pm ; Brewers (Patrick) vs Cubs (Taillon): 7:05pm

[Brandon Glick]

Welcome to the most important series of the year. First up: a doubleheader against Freddy Peralta and Chad Patrick.

[mul21]

I assume it's going to be Taillon, but have they said anything to confirm the game 2 starter for the Cubs?

[UMFan83]

22 minutes ago, mul21 said:

I assume it's going to be Taillon, but have they said anything to confirm the game 2 starter for the Cubs?

tallion was not called up today. Assad went to Iowa, Luke Little called up and Gavin Hollowell will be the 27th man. Strange

Edited August 18, 2025 by UMFan83

[Rex Buckingham]

Can they make a move between games? Like, they pitch Little in game 1, then send him down and call up Taillon?

[17 Seconds]

I actually think they'll win the series, but going 2-3 would be fine 

Edited August 18, 2025 by 17 Seconds

[Rcal10]

6 minutes ago, Rex Buckingham said:

Can they make a move between games? Like, they pitch Little in game 1, then send him down and call up Taillon?

I’m not sure they can send down Little after the first game, but they can send Brown down. That might be the move. 

Edited August 18, 2025 by Rcal10

[KCCub]

 

Alright RHH, let's hit some over the fence today

[I owned a Suzuki]

9 minutes ago, 17 Seconds said:

I actually think they'll win the series, but going 2-3 would be fine 

I think getting the first WC is very important. Start winning more series. 3-2

[Connor McConnor]

24 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

tallion was not called up today. Assad went to Iowa, Luke Little called up and Gavin Hollowell will be the 27th man. Strange

Strange indeed.  What?

[CUBDOM4life]

  

[Tryptamine]

They remembered they called up Caissie, nice.

[Brian707]

5 game sweep for the Cubs

 

[Chicago Al]

3 minutes ago, Brian707 said:

5 game sweep for the Cubs

 

Damn right, now is a good a time as any to begin a nice win streak.

[Geographyhater8888]

3/5 I’d be content with. 2/5 is the same blah we’ve been watching for a month, 1 or less and there’s some serious problems.

[Derwood]

Dreaming big like a 5-0 or 4-1 series win, if only to put some pressure on the Brewers (who haven't felt any pressure for the past 3 weeks)

[Geographyhater8888]

Tucker rolling over fastballs like Jason Heyward is another mystery that’s killing them. 

[UMFan83]

6 minutes ago, Geographyhater8888 said:

Tucker rolling over fastballs like Jason Heyward is another mystery that’s killing them. 

Jed said on the score this morning that mechanical adjustments due to his finger injury have likely contributed to his poor hitting of late.

[Derwood]

So he should've gone on the IL 2 weeks ago

[Geographyhater8888]

3 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

Jed said on the score this morning that mechanical adjustments due to his finger injury have likely contributed to his poor hitting of late.

I heard that at least a week ago. I’m assuming they’re already in the process of fixing it if that’s the case. 

[17 Seconds]

34 minutes ago, Geographyhater8888 said:

3/5 I’d be content with. 2/5 is the same blah we’ve been watching for a month, 1 or less and there’s some serious problems.

true, but blah probably gets them into the playoffs

[squally1313]

11 minutes ago, Derwood said:

So he should've gone on the IL 2 weeks ago

But he was fine right after the injury right? Like, you can't just IL someone because they hit bad for a couple weeks. 

[CubUgly]

1 hour ago, UMFan83 said:

tallion was not called up today. Assad went to Iowa, Luke Little called up and Gavin Hollowell will be the 27th man. Strange

That IS strange.  It appears from a quick check on Little that the control issues that forced his quick demotion earlier this year are still largely there. 

[Hortonhearsawho]

3 minutes ago, 17 Seconds said:

true, but blah probably gets them into the playoffs

Yeah I honestly wouldn't hate 2 out 5. 

[squally1313]

I was wondering why it was Little over Hodge but seems like Hodge has had some control issues the last two times out (5 walks in 3 total innings). Cumulative for August, with those appearances, is 7.1 scoreless, 5 hits, 6 walks, 11 Ks.

[Geographyhater8888]

What does Taillon coming back mean for Hortons pitch count?

Edited August 18, 2025 by Geographyhater8888