2018-10-02 (& 03): Wild Card Playoff Games

[stoutdude04]

Not sure why they didnt bring Davis in to face Baez...but whatever.

 

Righties have a .467 OPS against Ottavino this year. They basically become pitchers against him. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.

 

Ah. Gotcha. I missed that. I just prefer when Baez has to hit fastballs as opposed to sliders/cutters.

[adambr2]

So I don't really follow other baseball teams the way I follow the Brewers, not even close.

 

I know we all hate the Cubs and want them to lose out of spite, but which team has a better overall roster do you think? Cubs or Rockies?

Personally I think they are pretty similar. Offense and starting pitching on both teams are above average and their bullpens are pretty weak but I rather face the inexperienced Rockies.

 

Similar teams, Cubs' fans statistically are approximately 517% more obnoxious. Deep down, I think most of us want them to lose it for their fans.

[Fear The Chorizo]

There's your duck out at 2nd...knock him in

[IntentionalHBP]

My heart is pounding and it’s not a brewer game.

[josh]

Looked like Murphy accidentally stepped on first before he could even try to turn two there.

[mtrebs]

So I don't really follow other baseball teams the way I follow the Brewers, not even close.

 

I know we all hate the Cubs and want them to lose out of spite, but which team has a better overall roster do you think? Cubs or Rockies?

Personally I think they are pretty similar. Offense and starting pitching on both teams are above average and their bullpens are pretty weak but I rather face the inexperienced Rockies.

 

Similar teams, Cubs' fans statistically are approximately 517% more obnoxious. Deep down, I think most of us want them to lose it for their fans.

 

Yup. Cubs might be “easier” to beat, but I’d rather them lose today to avoid their fans.

[Bigblast]

Momentum is on the cubs side now

[mtrebs]

Stupid crooked hat.

[Fear The Chorizo]

I fully expect Davis to give up a walkoff bomb this inning - will be shocked if the game sees the 10th

[dlk9s]

Everyone knows what's about to happen.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Have a feeling this one ends before extras.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Momentum is on the cubs side now

 

Still gotta swing the bats, and they are through the only guys in the lineup that have been capable of doing that lately.

[adambr2]

Atta boy Desmond, 1-2 count, runner in scoring position, season on the line, just stare at one down the middle.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Wow you guys have a lot of faith in a Cubs offense that has been crap lately.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Oh well, might as well celebrate at Wrigley again. Preferrably after Game 3.

[adambr2]

It's hard to believe Strop couldn't have done this 24 hours ago. Not that I'm complaining.

[Eye Black]

Apparently Adam Ottavino didn't allow a hit on an 0-2 pitch in the regular season this year. Hitters were 0-for-36 against him on 0-2 counts. Sigh.

[Fear The Chorizo]

it'll be a murderer's row of Cub hitters I'd hate watch hit a HR, too - Murphy, Contreras, and probably Schwarber.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

It's hard to believe Strop couldn't have done this 24 hours ago. Not that I'm complaining.

 

Maddon still would have pitched 62 guys before going to him.

[Eye Black]

I want to see a Terrance Gore at-bat (actually, not really).

[Baldkin]

The hyperbole from the announcers this game is just... I can't even.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

What a curve from Davis. Gutsy pitch.

[Zad Fnark]

Hamel's in the pen.

[dlk9s]

Though I think I want the Rockies to win (the possibility of being knocked out by the Cubs is nauseating), I certainly wouldn't mind seeing six more innings or so if Hamels is going to be pitching.

[yfinn6]

The hyperbole from the announcers this game is just... I can't even.

 

Finally posting in this thread to comment on how bad the announcing is. Yikes.