Cubs (Imanaga) vs Pirates (Skenes): 7/25/26, 5:40pm

[chibears55]

Just now, Hortonhearsawho said:

Even against position players Seiya can't help himself with those type of strikeouts.

Bregman pops out

[mk49]

Seiya struck out looking.😁 

[Derwood]

27 minutes ago, mk49 said:

I was right.  Pete's fWAR is now 7.0.

In July 

[Wilson A2000]

Elise: “The Cubs needed every run they could get tonight.”

They won 11-0.

[mk49]

Shota allowed only four single hits.  Pretty cool.  As I said, Shota with Amaya is better than Skenes.😄

[Bull]

Statement game for the whole team and Shota in particular.

Get an ace Jed. Feeling pretty confident with New Ace, Shota, Boyd, Peterson/Rea right now.

Edited 13 hours ago by Bull

[Dfan25]

Job well done . Regardless I d what happens tomorrow , they did what needed to be done . Hopefully they can at least split the 4 in St Louis and let Jed get some pitching in the next 10 days

[Stu]

25 minutes ago, mk49 said:

Yeah, I hear you, but Javy pitches only once a week, anyway.😁

 

20 minutes ago, Hortonhearsawho said:

Even against position players Seiya can't help himself with those type of strikeouts.

Maybe this was his day to throw a pen session so they just had him do it in the game? I read once that Bobby Cox and Leo Mazone used to do that with Braves pitchers when they got into September to keep the pen fresh

 

[mk49]

Shota's ERA with Amaya this year is 1.50 now.😃  He's our ace, when Miggy is catching.

[Stratos]

Ian Happ is the most skilled LF i've ever seen in my life.  Throwing accuracy, getting rid of the ball quickly, cutting off angles.  He's a walking clinic and deserves those Gold Gloves.  Glad PCA gets to learn from him daily.

[Stratos]

2 hours ago, mk49 said:

Shota's ERA with Amaya this year is 1.50 now.😃  He's our ace, when Miggy is catching.

Do you know what the FIP differences are?  Still some sample size concerns but maybe there's something to this.  Hard to say but it wouldn't hurt for the Cubs to lean into the Miggy/Shota pairing.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

I love how Shota always reps Cade Horton after his starts

[mk49]

4 hours ago, Stratos said:

Do you know what the FIP differences are?  Still some sample size concerns but maybe there's something to this.  Hard to say but it wouldn't hurt for the Cubs to lean into the Miggy/Shota pairing.

No, I don't, but the FIP should be good with Amaya, because HR/9 is 0.75 and K/9 is 10.5.  With Kelly, ERA 4.87, HR/9 1.98 and K/9 7.38.  That's just this year, so yes, the sample size isn't big.  But, his career ERA with Amaya (a little over 200 innings) is 2.71.  With Kelly, its 4.37 (about 130 innings).

[Geographyhater8888]

Huge to take the first 2 with the righty mashing Pirates set to face Taillon of all people.
 

Why is Pittsburgh throwing off speed stuff to PCA who clobbers breaking pitches with a pitching staff full of upper 90’s flame throwers?

Edited 4 hours ago by Geographyhater8888

[Geographyhater8888]

Run differential up to 77. It was -2 on June 10th.

[BigbadB]

9 hours ago, Hortonhearsawho said:

Wait did Miggy ruin the cycle by being on the bases in front of PCA? 😂

100%. Rewatch the play and you'll see a bit of frustration on PCA's face as he looks over at Amaya. He totally wanted 3b on that hit and you can rest assured he was going to take it. PCA always wants the extra base.

[Geographyhater8888]

6 hours ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

I love how Shota always reps Cade Horton after his starts

I give him horsefeathers, but Shota is a really likable dude.

Edited 4 hours ago by Geographyhater8888

[BKHoo]

11 hours ago, mk49 said:

Shota allowed only four single hits.  Pretty cool.  As I said, Shota with Amaya is better than Skenes.😄

Shota OWNS the Pirates. 

[BKHoo]

The Pitt play by play guy last night …

”Pete Crow-Armstrong: this guy is ridiculous.” 

[Derwood]

Skenes is now 2-4 in 9 starts against the Cubs. Cubs have a .702 OPS against him

[CubUgly]

15 minutes ago, BKHoo said:

Shota OWNS the Pirates. 

Pirates offense has been REALLY good this year too.  Outside of Ozuna who looks to be washed, their lineup has been hitting really well.  Second in the majors in runs scored.   Well done by Shota. 

[Brian707]

11 hours ago, Wilson A2000 said:

Elise: “The Cubs needed every run they could get tonight.”

They won 11-0.

Does she post here at NSBB?

[Geographyhater8888]

4 minutes ago, CubUgly said:

Pirates offense has been REALLY good this year too.  Outside of Ozuna who looks to be washed, their lineup has been hitting really well.  Second in the majors in runs scored.   Well done by Shota. 

Pirates are also very split heavy with a  114 wRC+ versus righties and a 92 versus lefties. The rotation was lined up perfectly for the series. Getting those 2 wins in were huge with Taillon going today. 

[CubUgly]

16 minutes ago, Geographyhater8888 said:

Pirates are also very split heavy with a  114 wRC+ versus righties and a 92 versus lefties. The rotation was lined up perfectly for the series. Getting those 2 wins in were huge with Taillon going today. 

I will forever be grateful to Taillon for those two playoff starts last year...both big time step ups.

But there has been very little reason having seen all his starts this year to have any realistic expectation he can get back to that or even close.  If he gives up two early bombs today or some such, how many more starts can a team in a playoff race reasonable afford to keep trotting him out there?

[Geographyhater8888]

57 minutes ago, CubUgly said:

I will forever be grateful to Taillon for those two playoff starts last year...both big time step ups.

But there has been very little reason having seen all his starts this year to have any realistic expectation he can get back to that or even close.  If he gives up two early bombs today or some such, how many more starts can a team in a playoff race reasonable afford to keep trotting him out there?

We’re almost a week away from the trade deadline, if he gets shelled today, I can’t imagine he’s not DFAd by then.

Edited 1 hour ago by Geographyhater8888