Fred Hornkohl

Not to worry.... we can always start to blame David, no ?

That's kind of kewl..... because that's where we were sitting on Friday night !!

Here's some shots of the field as seen from nosebleed heaven.......... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS001-3.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS002-1.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS003-2.jpg .... and tonight's traveling NSBB reporters.......... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS005-1.jpg From left, Jake, Jake's daughter, CT Cubs fan 38, CubmanPi, Yeti, & Fred Hornkohl It just wasn't very pretty tonight........... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS008-1.jpg We go to Pittsburgh, and we can't be beat.... but we come to Philadelphia, CT joins us, and all of a sudden the CUBS come up short hog at the trough. Coincidence ?? Personally, I blame CT. Go CUBS !!

Time to head out to the ballpark. Go CUBS !!

Here's your roving NSBB reporter crew from last night...... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS001-2.jpg From left, Yeti, Hornkohl, CT Cub Fan 38, CubmanPi http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS003-1.jpg It just wasn't very pretty. I think I like Pittsburgh a whole lot better. Personally, I blame CT !!

Listen, night before last in the 'Burgh, Yeti snuck up behind some obnoxious Pirates fan who had been giving us a load of crap, grabbed him by the shorts, and gave him a wedgie. It's only by the grace of God we didn't end up in jail. Now you want us to do what ?????

Greetings from beautiful Carnegie, PA !! Some worthless stats of the day for Friday........... CUBS are 0-1 on Fridays CUBS are 0-0 vs. Philadelphia CUBS are 0-0 vs. the NLE Division CUBS are 0-0 when they've won their last 5 game(s) in a row CUBS are 4-1 when they've won their previous game CUBS are 1-2 in games that start a series CUBS are 2-0 at night CUBS are 3-0 on the road CUBS are 4-3 against right handers CUBS are 3-2 when they get a quality start.... 3-1 when they don't CUBS are 2-3 when the opponent gets a quality start.... 4-0 when they don't CUBS are 4-0 when they score first in the game.... 2-3 when they don't CUBS are 1-0 when they score in the first inning.... 5-3 when they don't CUBS are 3-2 when they don't allow any runs in the first inning.... 3-1 when they do CUBS are 5-0 when they score at least 4 runs.... 1-3 when they don't CUBS are 3-0 when they allow fewer than 4 runs.... 3-3 when they don't CUBS are 5-1 when they outhit the opponents.... 0-2 when they get outhit.... and 1-0 when the hits are even CUBS have been outscored 7-1 in the first inning CUBS are 1-2 when CSN broadcasts the game CUBS are on a pace to win 108 games this year..... compared to 85 last year and 66 in '06 and 79 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to score 882 runs this year..... compared to 752 last year and 716 in '06 and 703 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to hit 198 home runs this year..... compared to 151 last year and 166 in '06 and 194 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to draw 720 walks this year..... compared to 500 last year and 395 in '06 and 419 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to strike out 1044 times this year..... compared to 1054 last year and 928 in '06 and 920 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to steal 198 bases this year..... compared to 87 last year and 121 in '06 and 64 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to ground into 162 double plays this year..... compared to 128 last year and 135 in '06 and 129 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to commit 144 errors this year..... compared to 94 last year and 104 in '06 and 100 in '05 CUBS are scoring 5.44 runs per game this year..... compared to 4.64 last year and 4.42 in '06 and 4.34 in '05 CUBS are seeing 3.85 pitches per plate appearance..... compared to 3.74 last year and 3.68 in '06 and 3.61 in '05 CUBS are driving in 16.8% of their baserunners..... compared to 18.9% last year and 20.0% in '06 and 18.4% in '05 CUBS are scoring 0.366 runs per baserunner this year..... compared to 0.364 last year and 0.370 in '06 and 0.365 in '05 CUBS are getting extra base hits at a 36.0% rate..... compared to 34.1% last year and 32.3% in '06 and 35.8% in '05 CUBS are 5-2 when they get at least 8 hits..... 1-1 when they don't CUBS are 6-2 when they draw at least 2 walks.... 0-1 when they don't CUBS are 3-1 when they steal a base.... 3-2 when they don't CUBS are 2-0 when they execute a sac bunt.... 4-3 when they don't CUBS are 5-2 when they GIDP.... 1-1 when they don't CUBS are 3-0 when they hit a sacrifice fly.... 3-3 when they don't CUBS are 2-2 when they allow fewer than 3 walks.... 4-1 when they don't CUBS are 2-2 when the opponent strikes out at least 9 times.... 4-1 when they don't CUBS are 2-2 when the opponent steals a base.... 4-1 when they don't CUBS are 1-1 when the opponent executes a sac bunt.... 5-2 when they don't CUBS are 2-0 when the opponent GIDPs.... 4-3 when they don't CUBS are 2-0 when the opponent commits at least 2 errors.... 4-3 when they don't CUBS are 1-0 when the opponent hits at least 2 HRs.... 5-3 when they don't CUBS are 1-3 when they hit an opposing batter.... 5-0 when they don't CUBS are 1-1 when Zambrano starts Zambrano is 2 of 2 in quality starts Zambrano has 2 consecutive quality start(s) Zambrano's ERA pitching to Soto is 0.00.... to Blanco it's 2.57 CUBS score 5.44 R/G overall.... 3.00 R/G when Zambrano pitches CUBS hit 1.22 HR/G overall.... 1.50 HR/G when Zambrano pitches CUBS' offensive support of Zambrano..... 03/31 - 04/07 AB R H 2b 3b HR TB RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS CUBS w/Zambrano 66 6 13 2 0 3 24 5 7 18 0.197 0.284 0.364 0.647 CUBS overall 339 49 89 20 1 11 144 45 40 58 0.263 0.346 0.425 0.771 CUBS' season series vs. Philadelphia this year (0-0)..... Gm# Date Opponent Score Starter Opp Starter .10 Fri 04/11 @ Philadelphia N - Zambrano Myers .11 Sat 04/12 @ Philadelphia N - Lilly Hamels .12 Sun 04/13 @ Philadelphia - Marquis Moyer 134 Thu 08/28 Philadelphia N - Hill Kendrick 135 Fri 08/29 Philadelphia - Zambrano Eaton 136 Sat 08/30 Philadelphia - Lilly Myers 137 Sun 08/31 Philadelphia - Marquis Hamels CUBS' season series vs. Philadelphia last year (3-4) ....... Gm# Date Opponent Score Starter Opp Starter .33 Fri 05/11 @ Philadelphia N 2- 7 Hill Hamels .34 Sat 05/12 @ Philadelphia N 7-11 Guzman Garcia .35 Sun 05/13 @ Philadelphia 4- 1 Lilly Lieber 104 Mon 07/30 Philadelphia N 1- 4 Lilly Hamels 105 Tue 07/31 Philadelphia N 7- 3 Marquis Eaton 106 Wed 08/01 Philadelphia N 5- 4 Hill Moyer 107 Thu 08/02 Philadelphia 6-10 Marshall Lohse CUBS' bullpen load during the last week..... Thur Wed Tues Mon Sun Sat Fri Totals 10 Apr 09 Apr 08 Apr 07 Apr 06 Apr 05 Apr 04 Apr @ Pitts @ Pitts no game @ Pitts v. Hous v. Hous v. Hous pitcher IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit Hart 2.0 27 1.3 32 1.7 25 5.0 84 Howry 0.7 3 1.0 11 1.0 9 0.3 16 3.0 39 Lieber 4.3 58 3.0 35 2.0 24 9.3 117 Marmol 1.0 11 1.0 13 1.0 19 0.7 7 3.7 50 Pignatiello 0.0 8 0.0 8 Wood 1.0 16 1.0 17 1.0 13 1.0 12 4.0 58 Wuertz 2.0 30 2.0 23 1.0 14 5.0 67 Marshall 1.0 16 1.0 16 Totals 6.0 77 8.0 112 8.3 120 2.0 32 3.7 60 3.0 38 31.0 439 CUBS' magic numbers: St. Louis 154 Milwaukee 154 Cincinnati 153 Pittsburgh 151 Houston 150 Go CUBS !!! © 2008, Fred W. Hornkohl

Well, here's your NSBB crew again......... http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS005.jpg From the left that's me, Yeti, rawaction, & CubmanPi http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS001-1.jpg Woody winds up for one last pitch. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS002.jpg Flags come out. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS004-1.jpg and the CUBS win !!! On to Philadelphia !! Go CUBS !!

Give me a call tomorrow afternoon.

Man, this is one tired bullpen !! Wed Tues Mon Sun Sat Fri Thur Totals 09 Apr 08 Apr 07 Apr 06 Apr 05 Apr 04 Apr 03 Apr @ Pitts @ Pitts @ Pitts v. Hous v. Hous v. Hous v. Milw pitcher IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit IP Pit Hart 2.0 27 1.3 32 1.7 25 5.0 84 Howry 1.0 11 1.0 9 0.3 16 2.3 36 Lieber 3.0 35 2.0 24 5.0 59 Marmol 1.0 11 1.0 13 1.0 19 0.7 7 2.0 42 5.7 92 Pignatiello 0.0 8 0.0 8 Wood 1.0 17 1.0 13 1.0 12 1.0 17 4.0 59 Wuertz 2.0 30 2.0 23 1.0 14 5.0 67 Marshall 1.0 16 1.0 16 Totals 8.0 112 8.3 120 2.0 32 3.7 60 3.0 38 3.0 59 28.0 421

I'll wager that Fontenot bats ahead of Blanco. Split the lefties up, you know. I'll bet you a nickel that if Blanco starts, he bats 8th.

Some more worthless numbers to chew on......... CUBS are on a pace to win 101 games this year..... compared to 85 last year and 66 in '06 and 79 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to score 851 runs this year..... compared to 752 last year and 716 in '06 and 703 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to hit 182 home runs this year..... compared to 151 last year and 166 in '06 and 194 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to draw 749 walks this year..... compared to 500 last year and 395 in '06 and 419 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to strike out 1073 times this year..... compared to 1054 last year and 928 in '06 and 920 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to steal 182 bases this year..... compared to 87 last year and 121 in '06 and 64 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to ground into 162 double plays this year..... compared to 128 last year and 135 in '06 and 129 in '05 CUBS are on a pace to commit 162 errors this year..... compared to 94 last year and 104 in '06 and 100 in '05 CUBS are scoring 5.25 runs per game this year..... compared to 4.64 last year and 4.42 in '06 and 4.34 in '05 CUBS are seeing 3.92 pitches per plate appearance..... compared to 3.74 last year and 3.68 in '06 and 3.61 in '05 CUBS are driving in 16.1% of their baserunners..... compared to 18.9% last year and 20.0% in '06 and 18.4% in '05 CUBS are scoring 0.353 runs per baserunner this year..... compared to 0.364 last year and 0.370 in '06 and 0.365 in '05 CUBS are getting extra base hits at a 34.6% rate..... compared to 34.1% last year and 32.3% in '06 and 35.8% in '05

CUBS' magic numbers: St. Louis 156 Milwaukee 155 Cincinnati 154 Pittsburgh 153 Houston 151 Go CUBS !!

Damned shame the Pirates don't have another left hander to throw at us........ 03/31 - 04/07 AB R H 2b 3b HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS BABIP P/PA BDI LOB RBI% vs. Lefties 28 8 10 3 0 0 8 6 4 .357 .471 .464 .935 .417 4.05 8 18 .308 vs. Righties 221 28 54 13 1 8 25 23 38 .244 .321 .421 .742 .263 3.86 17 101 .144 overall 249 36 64 16 1 8 33 29 42 .257 .339 .426 .765 .281 3.93 25 119 .174 CUBS have won 8 of their last 11 games against left handed starters !! Go CUBS !!

Wait, what? You guys have both been to another road game on April 9th that also went 15 innings? Weird. Yeah... we were in Atlanta 4 years ago when the CUBS beat the Braves 2-1 in 15. Ain't that a hoot !! we're gonna need to see some sort of proof Well..... since you asked....... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/cubbybear314/4d0343de.jpg This picture was posted on NSBB in the "Poster Pics" thread at the time.

Wait, what? You guys have both been to another road game on April 9th that also went 15 innings? Weird. Yeah... we were in Atlanta 4 years ago when the CUBS beat the Braves 2-1 in 15. Ain't that a hoot !!

Here is the ultimate worthless stat of the day............ CUBS are 2-0 in 15 inning road games on 09 April when Hornkohl & CubmanPi are in the stands !! Go CUBS !!

Hey, I ain't driving all the way to Philadelphia just to see these guys win one game !! Hell, I brought my broom !!

Yeah, it clearly looked like a HR. Either way Felix got the GW hit. We were sitting down the 3rd base line, not really the best view for that ball. We all thought it was fair, too.

Hey soccer..... I didn't yer mojo, did I ???? http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS034.jpg

Here's some photos from tonight's game.............. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS026.jpg The view from behind home plate http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS028.jpg This strange bunch of fans includes (from left) rawaction, Fred Hornkohl, CubmanPi, & Yeti. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS029.jpg That stupid mascot thing http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Hornkohl/CUBS031.jpg There were some other CUBS fans around the park

Time to leave for the 'Burgh. Next stop..... PNC Park !! Go CUBS !!

Not that there's anything wrong with being 38, right? Right? :evil: I vaguely remember 38. :grin: 1938? I'm gonna slap you, boy !! :evil:

Laura said to go ahead and start it. Not to worry, though, you're up again for Thursday's game. :wink: Is that win or lose or just win? You're up no matter what. Sounds good. Hopefully Fred doesn't kill my mojo. :wink: Hey !! I resemble that remark !!

Not that there's anything wrong with being 38, right? Right? :evil: I vaguely remember 38. :grin: