2018-09-17: Other MLB Games

[homer]

Please use this thread to discuss other games with playoff implications:

 

St. Louis @ Atlanta 6:35PM

Chicago @ Arizona 8:40PM

Cincinnati @ Chicago 1:20PM

Colorado @ Los Angeles 9:10PM

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

- St. Louis @ Atlanta - A toss-up series. If the Braves sweep, the Cardinals could be pretty much done. If the Cardinals sweep, they are right back in the thick of the Wild Card chase. The only good thing for the Brewers in that scenario is it damages the Braves overall record, which could come into play with playoff seeding should the Brewers overtake the Cubs for the division. I think I'm pulling for the Braves, though. I just want to see the Cardinals go away.

- Chicago @ Arizona - This one is pretty obvious. Go DBacks! Arizona is still mathematically alive, and the Cubs are scuffling, so this series could go either way.

- Colorado @ LA - It is good for the Brewers for these teams to beat on each other. A sweep either way, though, could give a big advantage to one of these teams, while leave the other scuffling in the Wild Card hunt. I guess I'm pulling for the Dodgers, as I'd rather see the Rockies in a Wild Card game as a Brewer fan.

 

The MLB schedule makers couldn't have done a better job with having potential playoff teams square off against each other in these last couple weeks. The Cubs, for instance, have a really rough schedule to end the year, with Arizona, the rivalry series with the White Sox, a 4-gamer against the plucky Pirates, and a three-gamer against the Cardinals, when the Cards may need to win all 3 to get in. I love it!

[KeithStone53151]

The dbacks should still feel like they have a chance. Not a great chance, but they do have a series left against both the rockies and dodgers after this. They need minimum 2 of 3 though to keep their dreams reasonably alive. I'd be all good with 3 of 3 though.

[KeithStone53151]

I don't think the dbacks have announced a game 2 starter, but I like that they are seeing Corbin and Ray. I think the Cubs lineup matches up against RH better than LH right now with Bryant not quite 100%.

[Outlander]

I actually think the Diamondbacks have a real good chance at winning the series against the Cubs. They are desperate now and should be highly motivated to win with the Dodgers and Rockies series after this. It is nice that the Dodgers and Rockies are playing each other as it lessens the chances that the Cardinals/Dodgers/Rockies can all catch the Brewers.

[KeithStone53151]

I actually think the Diamondbacks have a real good chance at winning the series against the Cubs. They are desperate now and should be highly motivated to win with the Dodgers and Rockies series after this. It is nice that the Dodgers and Rockies are playing each other as it lessens the chances that the Cardinals/Dodgers/Rockies can all catch the Brewers.

 

Agree on all. I like the dbacks lineup, though I'll add historically Cubs hitters have had more success against Corbin than dbacks hitters against Hendricks. Dbacks hitters have generally not had a ton of success against any of the 3 cubs pitchers. They'll have to find a way into that bullpen early and often.

[young guns]

[sarcasm]im surprised cubs and reds fans arent complaining that their teams have to play a 1pm game then head to different cities for a night game.[/sarcasm]

[homer]

Atlanta has pulled to within two of the Cards.

[Underachiever]

Atlanta has pulled to within two of the Cards.

Now within one. 6-5

[reillymcshane]

Atlanta has pulled to within two of the Cards.

Now within one. 6-5

Time for Bud Norris to lose the game for the Cardinals in the bottom of the 9th.

[homer]

And Bader hits a dinger.....ballgame. The Atlanta bullpen is really crappy. Foltynewicz didn't pitch great tonight but he's been amazing and only has 11 wins to show for it.

[Eye Black]

Down 9-6 in the bottom of the 8th, the Braves had the bases loaded with Freddie Freeman at bat. Unfortunately he struck out. The Cardinals have since tacked on two more.

[adambr2]

Does Maddon ever lose a damn challenge?

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Two big games with playoff implications going on in the NL right now, and MLB Network where I am is showing Giants/Padres? Who could honestly care about that game?

[Ennder]

Does Maddon ever lose a damn challenge?

The Cubs are just charmed. It is why they have the lowest fielding percentage against in baseball by like 30 points. It is just silly.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I realize Hendricks is a good pitcher, but one hit? This is looking like yet another low-scoring game the Cubs are going to escape with.

[owbc]

The Cubs have really responded well to the pressure from the Brewers and the scheduling. Not good for us but I admit to being somewhat impressed.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

The Cubs have really responded well to the pressure from the Brewers and the scheduling. Not good for us but I admit to being somewhat impressed.

 

I begrudgingly am beginning to agree. If the Brewers want to catch them, they may have to come close to winning out.