WORLD SERIES

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

Just because he was one of the best pitchers all year doesn't make his performance that day all that great.

And yes the Cubs can hit good pitching. But not at a ridiculous clip like people were expecting.

In their first 5 post season games they faced one pitcher that had his stuff together and they got shut out.

[mdn82 25,456]

Just because he was one of the best pitchers all year doesn't make his performance that day all that great.

And yes the Cubs can hit good pitching. But not at a ridiculous clip like people were expecting.

In their first 5 post season games they faced one pitcher that had his stuff together and they got shut out.

So if we hit a pitcher he wasn't that good and if we don't it's because we weren't as good? Makes sense....

[mdn82 25,456]

Seems like a circular argument that just says our bats aren't that good. Isn't the premise of your argument baseball? Good hitters are supposed to make pitchers pay for their mistakes. Good pitching should trump hitting. If you can paint 97 like the Mets have there is very few batters that will do damage. Period. That's baseball. Murphy is on a historic streak. The strike zone for both teams have been loose. That favors the team with the better pitching.

[Kepner 1,261]

Just because he was one of the best pitchers all year doesn't make his performance that day all that great.

And yes the Cubs can hit good pitching. But not at a ridiculous clip like people were expecting.

In their first 5 post season games they faced one pitcher that had his stuff together and they got shut out.

You are trying to make an argument out of nothing with me. I agreed that he didn't have a great performance that day, but that doesn't discredit that he is a great pitcher and thus the Cubs can hit great pitching. They have all year but have gone cold this series against some good pitching. 

[LIHoosier 24,991]

Maddon left Hammel in for one hitter too many.

 

Edit: Make that two.

[Hovadipo 52,890]

Welp. It was a fun season. I think it's pretty clear we need to get deeper in the pitching staff to finish off one of these postseason run thingys.

[Kepner 1,261]

Welp. It was a fun season. I think it's pretty clear we need to get deeper in the pitching staff to finish off one of these postseason run thingys.

The thing that worries me is that they spent so much on Lester, and he wasn't reliable all year...

[LIHoosier 24,991]

Does Ross have a tee time tomorrow?!? 

[mdn82 25,456]

The thing that worries me is that they spent so much on Lester, and he wasn't reliable all year...

Free Agent pitchers this year is insane. I see us picking up a top tier pitcher and a 2nd tier.

[Naturalhoosier 15,353]

Go Mets! :)

[HoosierTrav 7,618]

I have to keep reminding myself that we made the nlcs when we weren't supposed to sniff the playoffs. We should have a shot for the next 5-6 years. This year's playoff experience SHOULD be really really good for these young guys. Hopefully it doesn't shake their confidence in the long term.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Feel bad that Schwarber made two big errors last night and tonight.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

This has been brutal to watch, even as a Cards fan. Just deflating for the team and city of Chicago.

[Stuhoo 75,517]

Hey johnsoniu... they going down, down, down!  A very good night night!

 

This one's for us, brother:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZrC6TyVsv8

[LIHoosier 24,991]

Crooked cap vs Buzzsaw

Buzzsaw wins

 

Icing on the cake 8-1 Mess

[drock161 586]

We had our first band concert tonight so I couldn't follow the game. It's great to come home to an 8-1 lead! Let's go Mets!

[OliviaPope40 6,295]

Well well until next season.

[OliviaPope40 6,295]

Now Maddon can shave.

[Dalton26 16,891]

I think Olivia is more in love with the Cubs than she is with Cody Zeller.

[OliviaPope40 6,295]

I think Olivia is more in love with the Cubs than she is with Cody Zeller.

Oh there is no way that is possible.