Cubs (Imanaga) vs Reds (Lodolo): 9/19/25, 5:40pm

[UMFan83]

Should we have an opener for shota

[Papa Cub]

Just now, UMFan83 said:

And there’s the first inning HR

The guy is consistent anyway

[Eeyore]

The only good argument for sending Suzuki is because the third base coach knows that the next four hitters are garbage and Suzuki would never score.

[Gjfificifjdej]

I just don’t understand the logic of being a fly ball (home run) pitcher in a league where everyone is trying to hit the ball in the air. 

[Eeyore]

1 minute ago, UMFan83 said:

Should we have an opener for shota

Can't give up a first inning homer if you don't pitch in the first inning.

[Cubbies1996]

Just now, Eeyore said:

Can't give up a first inning homer if you don't pitch in the first inning.

It’ll just be second inning HRs then lol

[mk49]

That pitch wasn't bad.

[mk49]

Dansby tied the game!

[Eeyore]

It's about time Swanson showed a pulse. Shave those sideburns!

[Neuby]

Maybe not tonight but we will get a Carlos Santana game at some point.

[JHBulls]

Who knew a Baseball player from the Dominican Republic with the name Carlos Santana would be crap at baseball.

[chopsx9]

?

[Neuby]

I love Crow but he has Theriot syndrome the bases sometimes.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

1 minute ago, JHBulls said:

Who knew a Baseball player from the Dominican Republic with the name Carlos Santana would be crap at baseball.

He had a really good career. 40 rWAR.

[UMFan83]

What happened to PCAs baserunning in the second half? He was such a weapon and now it seems like he’s picked off or thrown out way more than he should

[chopsx9]

PC Ohhhhh.

[chopsx9]

Just now, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

He had a really good career. 40 rWAR.

So did Hank Sauer

[JHBulls]

1 minute ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

He had a really good career. 40 rWAR.

Should have said Cubs career. Good reverse jinx when he destroys every pitcher in the postseason lol. 

[JHBulls]

Always annoying when a well hit ball hits the top of the outfield wall. 

[Cubbies1996]

35 minutes ago, Gjfificifjdej said:

I just don’t understand the logic of being a fly ball (home run) pitcher in a league where everyone is trying to hit the ball in the air. 

I could be wrong but I think the baseball used in the Japanese league is pretty dead so it helps to be a fly all pitcher over there. But yeah would like to see a change in philosophy. Way too many home runs lately 

[Papa Cub]

And again…..serve them up Shota

[UMFan83]

I’m petrified of our non Horton pitching in the WC round. Don’t get me wrong Shota is great but he’s always going make me scared of giving up a HR at any point

[mk49]

Shaw's HR!  It's been a while.

[Rex Buckingham]

Welcome back Matty!

[BKHoo]

48 minutes ago, PackLandVA said:

Have you looked at the multitude of dogshit pitchers who have completely mystified Cubs hitters since July (and really before that)?

But he is not dogshit. He is a good pitcher. This why we are getting him.