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Home plate ump missing that call cost a run this inning.

Canario is the 12th player to hit a grand slam in his first start. He is likely the first to not get his second start in the same calendar month.

Ump zone has tightened up a bit this half inning.

Kerry Wood indeed.

Hey look at that, both Canario and Little each get a strikeout in their first MLB at-bat.

Here buddy, you get to face 100 in your first AB. If you don't get on, you won't play again this year.

Wow. That was a helluva play by Schmitt.

His changeup didn't seem to get the swing and miss that it usually gets. Maybe that is patience by SF, but I will take today's outing every time out from him.

Good outing by Wicks without his best stuff.

Is he bitter that Willson took some of his playing time in 2016 and vowed never to let that happen to another veteran?

Preferred seat is in the RF bleachers next to the aisle, no more than 3 or 4 rows from the exit. Easy access to beer, Hot Dougs, and a quick run down the stairs to the main level for the bathroom. Also have the benefit of a great view of the video board for replays. LF bleachers you are more likely to get a home run ball, but you have to turn all the way around to see the board. I got to sit on the 3rd base-line right next to the bullpen home plate one time before the bullpens got moved. It was the game the Cubs clinched the playoff berth in 2016 on a Miggy oppo homer. I got to see the bullpen sessions of Kyle Hendricks (pre-game) and Aroldis Chapman (warmup) and they were both crazy awesome in their own ways. That was a great place to sit, but the big draw was being next to the bullpen for me. I either take the red line or grab a cab and have them drop me off 3 or 4 blocks north of the field and walk down Sheffield. I like walking through the neighborhood on the way to the stadium. Hot Dougs is usually the go to for me. My favorite was the Dick Tidrow. It was some sort of sausage with shredded smoked gouda, fried plantains, and a tasty gourmet mustard. Pre and post game I prefer Murphy's. You usually see a former Cub or current Cub in there. I had a great chat with John Mallee one very drunken night.

Tauchman looks a little bit lost at the moment. At least he is having 5+ at pitch at-bats while being lost and not popping out on the first pitch.

Good hustle Little Nicky

No way he goes back for the 5th is there?

Because he isn't facing Javy or Morel today.

I held my breath there. I thought Renfroe got more of that ball.

Strike 3, c'mon ump

Nothing near the zone please on this pitch

Ugggggggggggggggly AB from Amaya.

Trying to pitch away from contact and not catching the edges. Too many pitches so far.

Sweet. A 6 pitch inning that included a strikeout. Yowza.

Stop with the bunting stuff please.

He has the stuff to be excellent.

How much does umpire incompetence factor into your FRS?

What a bad turn of events. No way that should have been overturned.