GAME THREAD CUBS/DODGERS LCS

A run is a run is a run in a tight ball game. Whether that MF comes from the bottom of the order or the top..whether its a double that scores 2 or couple solos shots. Doesn't matter. Did the bottom of the order squander more opportunities? Of course. But did they all, 1-8, have opportunities to do enough to get the win? You bet. Win as a team, lose as a team.

 

We got Donald Trump in here, arguing to the death despite having a half-miler's argument . Pfffft

MOM, MEATLOAF!!!

 

I feel bad for Wood. Giving up 3 runs isn’t good, but scoring only 2 runs also sucks. I am not super critical of Robert’s lineup, but I also think there was too many changes from a winning formula in a close out game. I really don’t want Granderson in any lineup other than a desperate PH situation in the WS where you already have a DH in an AL stadium.

As for CK, I don’t know if it is just me, but his post season pitching motion is more....violent???? There is a lot more motion and action to it. Maybe that’s why he doesn’t last past the 6th.

I just hope he doesn’t feel like he’s the only SP that can win it for the team. There’s so many more options, even in the BP.

I hope CK just relaxes, enjoys the moment, and treats this like any game where he tries to go the distance.....not like it will be the last game he ever pitches.

I really feel we have this series. But I don’t want the Cubs to turn into Grizzly Bears. Don’t give room to breathe like the Stros have done.

Get rid of these losers

 

Astros are probably feeling pressure on many fronts at this point
They're staring at a talented bullpen across from them, so they probably feel they need to score early
Their own bullpen is suspect, so they're also probably feeling it there
They had this 2-0 lead that's now gone
They were supposed to be doing it for their city after hurricane Harvey
Trying to win their 1st ever WS
Then of course they were crowned 2017 WS champions by Sports Illustrated years ago
They have a lot on their plate, but luckily for them, Verlander is pretty damn good at blocking out noise and all they need is 1 W to square some of the pressure
Hard to figure out what to expect from Kershaw in Game 5 and that's just a damn shame

 

We need our 4th best starter can come through one time for us tonight.

 

Six shutout innings from the supposed best pitcher on the planet shouldn't be asking for an incredible amount, but it feels like a given he's allowing a couple dingers tonight

 

Wood was especially good considering the length of time in between appearances for him.

 

A couple of solo bombs shouldn't hurt. Hitters have to do their part, too.

 

Wood was better than Arrieta? Three runs in 4+ innings? OK...guess those meatballs that they hit almost 500 ft. once, and that other scrub with two is
" so what"?
That was their total output, so he wasn't good at all, imo. Unless you use giving up five HRs as a criteria.
It's a done deal, over, and in the books.
The one question I would ask of Dave...if we were down 0-3, or 1-2, would that have been the lineup you trot out there or what? That would answer a lot for me, because I think the "good guy" aspect was in full bloom last night, giving some fading vets a chance to be in it, but not the best chance to win...and they all three proved it is sunset time, at least on the post.
I absolutely feel overconfidence ( like on display pre game on DSP) ruled his
lineup construction, and it almost always smacks you in the mouth.
Given that, we lost by one run on a night when the lineup was horrid with zero help from half the guys on it.
He's gotta go for the throat, and go get this.
Hope there isn't too much opportunity from the anti Kershaw ragging and excoriation which has become a drone now. If he falters, just get him out of there..
Oh...and score some runs.

 

Barnes has to play Forsythe has to play. Every game. Even if Utley and Grandal have better numbers against RHP, there's something incredibly valuable about a guy having a 5-6 pitch at bat every time, especially against a team with a bullpen as bad as the Cubs. If we can chase Quintana after 5 we have a great chance.

 

Amazing, the posts and giddy feelings yesterday, and now an ugly shadow of doubt cast over the series, as the sweep dissolves before our eyes.
And if it is so ordained that we do get to the WS, I'm not looking forward to Wood and his reduced velocity approach against either the Yanks or the Astros, quite honestly. I wonder if he trades places with Kenta, should it occur.

 

If we're lucky enough to advance, I'd like to see Ryu for one turn through the order and Maeda for one in Game 4 of the next series

 

I agree with the Logan thing ( gasp!), but I do not know wtf is going on with Barnes at the plate. He looks like a different guy completely, all meek and not threatening at all.

 

awake at 5am thinking about it
down w the sickness

 

and we still should prevail if ass cheeks don't start clenching

 

reading the comments last night i guess i was the only one who thought he got royally fucked on that last ab