Cubs-Padres Game Two Thread: Imanaga's Opener Is A Necessary Evil

[Jason Ross]

Awful, awful luck from Busch. Great swing.

[PeanutPunch33]

horsefeathers that 

[PeanutPunch33]

He's safe

[Tryptamine]

I don't see anything definitive

[soccer10k]

I think he’s out but I’m not sure they can overturn it. It’s really close.

[UMFan83]

.720 xBA on that lineout with a RISP

Edited October 1, 2025 by UMFan83

[chibears55]

Damn

[UMFan83]

Alright come on Nico

[Outshined_One]

Bah.

[UMFan83]

Ugh, getting closer to that pen

[chibears55]

First opportunity down the drain...

[Stratos]

I predict back to back HR by Seiya and Kelly. 

[Jason Ross]

Just now, UMFan83 said:

Ugh, getting closer to that pen

The one positive is that every single one of those good arms sans Suarez saw time yesterday. A little less rested. And even if they all go today, they'll be in a weird spot tomorrow where they'd almost all be on a third day in a row. 

Underrated aspect of yesterday was Schildt using his good arms. He can't simply rely on them. They'll either have to use less good arms today or tomorrow (if they hold on). At some point we'll get to the softer arms for a few innings.

[Hortonhearsawho]

With the lefties coming up I wonder if that's it for Cease. 

[Jason Ross]

Big comeback, Shota.

[s2obed]

Command is off. Wonder if him not starting is throwing off his command?

[soccer10k]

9 minutes ago, Jason Ross said:

The one positive is that every single one of those good arms sans Suarez saw time yesterday. A little less rested. And even if they all go today, they'll be in a weird spot tomorrow where they'd almost all be on a third day in a row. 

Underrated aspect of yesterday was Schildt using his good arms. He can't simply rely on them. They'll either have to use less good arms today or tomorrow (if they hold on). At some point we'll get to the softer arms for a few innings.

Yeah, even if we lose, keeping the game close for this specific reason is vital.

[Cubbies1996]

Ummmm I think it’s time to pull Shota…

[Tryptamine]

He just can't locate his fastball at all

[Hortonhearsawho]

Shota command in this inning is a little worrisome hopefully he can dial it in and strand these runners. 

[UMFan83]

Yeah his command is not there at all.  He needs to find it fast or its gonna cost us the game.

[UMFan83]

No Dansby slander, he's been huge.

[Tryptamine]

I'm glade Shota squeezed out of it, but I don't know if you can send him out there against the top of the order again.

[Jason Ross]

Way to work out of it. Hope he can get you one or so more and then go to the pen. Today would be a good day for your favorite of Soroka/Civale/Rea to eat an inning or two if need be

 

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Just now, Tryptamine said:

I'm glade Shota squeezed out of it, but I don't know if you can send him out there against the top of the order again.

No chance.