5 and 6 games behind us in the loss column. How much do you expect the best team to separate themselves from the second best team over 60 games or so? The Cubs have been 5-5 in their last 10, Nats 8-2 so you are looking at this during a valley. Could just as easily see the Cubs go 8-2 and Nats 5-5 in their next 10
I used to be scared of facing Liriano, and probably still would be despite his shitty numbers if he hadn't tee'd off on him the last time we played. Jake pitches 8 strong, Willson gets a PH double, and Cubs win easily.
I know someone else mentioned this a one or two ago (maybe you) but Landon has been great on the broadcasts. Hope he sticks around and does this full time
I mean, that's a FAR better option to advance, but honest I'd rather see the US play Argentina because Argentina has been undoubtedly the best team in the tournament. Id rather face Mexico in the final than Argentina in the semis but I understand your sentiment.
They said Schwarber was not going to play that much, next thing you know he has 16 HRs and 5 more in the postseason. Maddon just said Almora was not going to be playing everyday and he seems to find his way in pretty much every game. If Contreras proves himself early Maddon will find spots to get him ABs