transplanted_suburbanite

A petty win for Cub fans everywhere right? According to my calculations the Cards cannot clinch against us now. Correct?

Wow this pitcher is so good at gettng ahead in the count!

Ump fakes getting spat on. Terrible call. Hope they get fired up.

Lou out-hustled Konerko on that one.

I like how we all get pissed when someone swings at the first pitch and makes an out, but if they get a hit we congratulate them for jumping all over the first pitch. Never seen anyone applaud first pitch swinging. Really? I have. Swinging at the first pitch by itself is not a bad thing, but if its a trend that's not working, it can be really bad. There are different scenarios depending on scouting reports, placement in the order, how the pitcher fared against the previous hitter, etc. Agreed. However, it seems when the Cubs do it there is no such strategy involved. Just impatience. Soriano leadoff homers were fun but I like to see the pitcher leave the inning with more than 5 pitches.

I like how we all get pissed when someone swings at the first pitch and makes an out, but if they get a hit we congratulate them for jumping all over the first pitch. Never seen anyone applaud first pitch swinging.

Cubs leadoff hitters only get paid if they swing at the first pitch.

At least no one was on base.

WOW Brenley with the fat guy joke!

Everyone's favorite:

How have the Cardinals played FIVE more games than us?

This doesn't feel good.

LOL Cardstalk forum EXPLODING with redneck anger over call at home. Claiming they get every call at home! Yes, those calls have been so helpful in all our championships!

Wainright's hand probably got jacked up and now he has super powers like Henry Rowengartner's arm in Rookie of the Year.

Who honestly didn't see that coming? So obvious.