Nationals (Cavalli) vs Cubs (Boyd): 3/26/26, 1:20pm

[squally1313]

Just now, Derwood said:

I know it's cold, I know it's a Thursday afternoon, but that's a LOT of empty seats for opening day

They said a storm is coming in for a little bit and then the bad stuff in like 90 minutes. If you took the day off for this and that inning just happened and you saw the forecast, I don't blame you for thinking a Wrigley bar is the better option. 

[squally1313]

Just now, CubinNY said:

Skeens got lit up today

Skenes got himself into trouble and then O'Neil Cruz made sure it was absolutely maximized. 

[profisme]

Hate the thought of bunting with Bally.

[Brian707]

NSBB in mid-season form already 

[chibears55]

4 minutes ago, profisme said:

Hate the thought of bunting with Bally.

Think he did that on his own 

[Geographyhater8888]

It’s a miracle they even have 3 runs with so much weak contact.

Edited March 26 by Geographyhater8888

[BKHoo]

The contact we are getting v the Nationals is crazy different.  

[JHBulls]

Death, taxes and Boog calling every player in Baseball nice and super competitive. 

[We Got The Whole 9]

6 chases in 8 pitches, Matt? Absolutely pathetic.

Edited March 26 by We Got The Whole 9

[Derwood]

When they aren't offering at the sinker, Brown is cooked

[mul21]

1. The last game Boyd pitched in that counted for the Cubs he went 4 2/3 innings, allowed 2 hits and no runs.

2. That HR Brown gave up was on a shoulder high FB that wasn't even a strike.  If he gets consistently knocked around throwing  pitches in that location, I'm not sure what anybody can do about it.

Edited March 26 by mul21

[Tryptamine]

So, following a pretty miserable spring training and today's game, I'm starting to have severe doubts about this pitching staff.

[chibears55]

12 minutes ago, Tryptamine said:

So, following a pretty miserable spring training and today's game, I'm starting to have severe doubts about this pitching staff.

Boyd and Taillon was always on my thumbs down list, wish they could of moved one so they could of added another starter.

At least Steele will likely replace one when hes back.

Cabrera, Horton,  Imanaga,  and Steele will be a pretty good 4some going forward. 

[JHBulls]

It’s just 1/162. Or in other terms, approximately another 450 hours of this. 

[Derwood]

I hate Ben Brown

[JHBulls]

Matt Shaw might end up being a fantastic RF’er, but for now, it’s going to scare the crap out of me with how uncomfortable he looks. 

[Old Style]

5 hours ago, UMFan83 said:

The international games have started earlier but in terms of traditional US/Canada Opening Day, I believe this is the earliest ever. 

Thanks for not giving the dickhead answer. I appreciate it. 

[Stratos]

1 hour ago, Andy said:

There's some amusement in Shaw facing one of probably the top 5% of tough plays he'll see in RF all year right out the gate.

Wind not gonna stop that one, though.

Heck of a weather day to make your RF debut.

[We Got The Whole 9]

What is our chase rate in this dumb game? Getting ourselves out over and over.

[squally1313]

6 minutes ago, Old Style said:

Thanks for not giving the dickhead answer. I appreciate it. 

My bad, was going to soften that a little bit but thought it was coming through. No ill will intended. 

[JHBulls]

Yep, Yankees/Giants on March 25th is the earliest US/Canada Opening Day. 

[Rex Buckingham]

Brown has done a good job after that first inning... eating innings at least, trying to give the offense a chance against this Nationals pen

[wekse]

Maybe don't bat Happ 3rd anymore

[JHBulls]

Perfect bunt. 

[JHBulls]

That is annoying.