Cubs-Padres Game Three Thread: Sudden Death Baseball

[chibears55]

Every inning they don't add on, I cringe thinking about that 2nd inning and what could of been 😬

[SpongeWorthy]

has shaw been within a foot of the ball on any swing and miss so far this series

[PeanutPunch33]

Just now, abuck1220 said:

would have taken some huge balls, but should have ph Ballesteros for Shaw in the 2nd. dude has no chance. 

I thought Shaw turned the corner after the all star break but now he looks dazed and confused 

[Hortonhearsawho]

Just now, chibears55 said:

Every inning they don't add on, I cringe thinking about that 2nd inning and what could of been 😬

Yeah they should have at least got 3 from that inning.

[Stratos]

2 minutes ago, Pinerider said:

Really like Shaw but he's been looking hopeless at the plate

FASCIST!!!  (jk)

[abuck1220]

man I get it, but taillon was really cruising. if any of these RPs struggle out of the gate it’s gonna be tough watching them try to get through 3 batters. 

[Guest]

Filthy breaker Thielbar!

[s2obed]

12 minutes ago, Jason Ross said:

I am. It's the lefty parade coming up. Let Thielbar go get them. 

Taillon has been fine. Hope it doesn’t come back to bite Counsell in the ass.

[UMFan83]

2 of their 3 hits have dribbled through the exact same freaking spot 

[s2obed]

I’m not even saying this won’t work out this inning. But you’re asking for 5 innings out of the pen. We’ll see.

[Stratos]

Lefties hit only .191 off Taillon this year.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Bad luck on the ground ball, come on Danny.

[s2obed]

 Being too cute imo.

[Guest]

I'd have rather let Jameson go out and if anyone got on then maybe hit the pen

[UMFan83]

1 minute ago, s2obed said:

Taillon has been fine. Hope it doesn’t come back to bite Counsell in the ass.

It’s like blackjack, you can’t assure yourself of the outcome, all you can do is play the percentages (monty burns reference) and hope it plays out in your favor. Obviously it’s a bit more complex than that like the fact that Thielbar didn’t get through the inning, but they still have the arms to get them through the game and then some

[PeanutPunch33]

should save palencia for later in the game but whatever 

[Caesar]

Tailion could of stayed in.

[UMFan83]

3 minutes ago, Stratos said:

Lefties hit only .191 off Taillon this year.

And .161 against Thielbar. If the top of their order wasn’t coming up for the 3rd time the next inning I’d be ok with him taking that inning but he was only going to go 1 additional inning max. In that case you might as well give yourself a marginal advantage

Edited October 2, 2025 by UMFan83

[Matthew Trueblood]

I think I'd have stuck with Taillon for this inning, too. BUT, I also get why Craig chose this path.

[muntjack]

Oh no. 

[Matthew Trueblood]

Hate that pitch selection. Throw the slider. You played right into his hands there.

[chibears55]

3 minutes ago, PeanutPunch33 said:

should save palencia for later in the game but whatever 

Guessing Counsell was hoping to get the last out here and then come out next inning to get Tatis and top of order

Edited October 2, 2025 by chibears55

[squally1313]

Remember, when you analyze this decision, in the hypothetical other world Jameson taillon strikes out everyone on three pitches while throwing 105

[Bobson Dugnutt]

ugh why is David Haugh on the radio call

[Jason Ross]

16 outs to go.