Cubs In Full Blown Stall

[BruisedCrew]

Lester got shelled and the Cardinals have moved out to an 11-1 lead in the top of the 4th inning. It’s starting to rain hard and more significant rain is expected, so the Cubs are taking their time hoping to get the game washed out

[young guns]

Wouldn't the game just be suspended anyway if they can't finish the game? Their best bet would be to quickly get 5 done just so they can call it and save their bullpen 4 innings.

[SomewhereInTime]

There was a brewer game like this years ago in St Louis. 11-1 lead in the pouring rain bottom 5th. I remember the umpire ringing up McGwire on a pitch about shoulder high to end it.

[bm1090]

They are through 5 now.

[BruisedCrew]

Lester got shelled and the Cardinals have moved out to an 11-1 lead in the top of the 4th inning. It’s starting to rain hard and more significant rain is expected, so the Cubs are taking their time hoping to get the game washed out

 

If a game is called due to weather before 5 innings are completed (or 4 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead) the game is wiped out and replayed in its entirety.

 

For today it’s a moot point because the rain slowed and stopped long enough for 5 innings to be completed with the Cardinals ahead 12-1.

 

Now it’s 15-1. Carpenter has 3 HRs and 2 doubles.

[Lee16]

Carpenter in Full Blown Maul.