7/14 Cubs(Prior) vs. Pirates(Redman) 1:20 CT WGN. Pfft.

[goonys evil twin]

Not to be picky but the Prior of old never seemed to struggle (but I get your point).

 

I understand, the three walks are a concern, but he's still not 100% either. I'm just glad to see a starter go this late in the game. After our bullpen was abused for a while, they need the extended rest.

 

Hopefully they can get a nice week or two of consistent 7 inning outings, and they can get rid of the extra bullpen spot.

 

I like the fact that Pittsburgh's first guy out of the pen has to throw 40-50 pitches...gotta figure that he won't be available tomorrow...

 

Given his 10+ ERA I'm guessing his job was mop up duty. And that guy should throw that much in these situations. What I don't like is that the offense hasn't scored off him yet.

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 27-12 when they make at least 10 hits, 16-32 when they don't.

 

Go CUBS !!

[Coach C]

Wow... D-Lee steals 3rd. :shock:

[Omar]

Lee steals third! THIS GUY IS AMAZING.

[Blueheart05]

Derrek steals third. Nice

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Geez, Derrek is awful strong to hit that one that far with that swing. Nice SB. Let's go, Aramis.

[BleedCubbieBlue81]

Just get it to the outfield Aramis...

[Chris]

DLEE=STAR

[Blueheart05]

Bad strike out Aramis. You must protect the plate.

[Coach C]

Awww, what in the world happened?

[Omar]

WOW... HE WAS SAFE.

[Blueheart05]

NO! DLee called out trying to score on a WP.

[mhuber92211]

Buckner needs to be a hitting coach. Anyone else listening to his hitting philosphy on WGN?

[Chris]

yikes.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

why did Lee go? we had 1 out. oh well, it was still close.

[Chris]

Really, Gameday should have a picture of Murton by now

[mhuber92211]

Bad strike out Aramis. You must protect the plate.

 

did you see his reaction? It was almost like he forgot to swing that was a pitch he needs to crush

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Was that booing after Murton's pop out? Murton was booking it around the bases.

[Fred Hornkohl]

BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH INNING

 

Lee doubled off the left field wall

Lee stole third base

Ramirez struck out (called)

Lee, attempting to score on a passed ball, thrown out at home, 2-1

Murton popped out to first base

 

0 runs, 1 hits, 0 errors, 0 men left on base

 

           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9    R  H E
Pittsburgh 0 0 1 0 0 0 0        1  1 0 
CUBS       0 0 2 3 0 0 0        5 10 2 

 

Home runs: CUBS: Walker (4)

[Blueheart05]

Most runners would have gone on that WP. It's their third or 4th today (I think) and each one has been really wild. I think D hesitated just enough to get nipped at the plate. Edited July 14, 2005 by Blueheart05

[Blueheart05]

I think the booing was for poor execution. Lee was at 3rd with no outs and he didnt score. Getting Aramis to strike out was huge with the rookie behind him.

[mhuber92211]

The booing was for the ump.

[Chris]

Booing at Wrigley? No way.

[Blueheart05]

did you see his reaction? It was almost like he forgot to swing that was a pitch he needs to crush

 

Yeah, he must have been looking for something else but with 2 strikes he knows he should be hacking.

[rocket]

I think the booing was for poor execution. Lee was at 3rd with no outs and he didnt score. Getting Aramis to strike out was huge with the rookie behind him.

 

It might have been leftover from the ump's call.

 

If they really are booing Murton though I hate Cubs fans even more now.