Cubs (15-30) at Pittsburgh Pirates (21-24) 5/25-5/27 Series Discussion Thread

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Remember i asked last nite

9.5 Runs scored in series by both teams over or under?

So far we at 1

 

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Maholm K's the 2nd hitter

 

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5 of 10 losses during this streak have been by 1 run. Thanks for Theo for helping out the offense

 

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IF single for McCutchen with 2 outs.. Castro ranged way up the middle and knocked it down but no chance to throw

 

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2 base wild pitch


then Alverez K's to end the inning....0-0

1 run so far in 10 innings in series for both teams

 

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LaHair with single right up the middle on 1st pitch

 

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Nice catch by the ball girl

 

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Sori grounds into DP 2 outs

 

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Stewart grounds out on 1st pitch to 1B.. 6 pitch 2nd inning.

Have i said i love watching this offense?

 

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Things that make you laugh

Rob Biertempfel‏@BiertempfelTrib

#Cubs lhp Maholm is all-time leader in wins (31), strikeouts (361) and games started (96) @ PNC Park.

 

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Walker with leadoff single in 2nd

 

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Lineout to Mather for first out

 

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Walker steals on his old teammate Lalli

 

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Now a walk to put runners at 1st and 2nd 1 out

 

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Barmes puts charge into ball but caught by Mather in front of wall. 1st and 3rd 2 outs

 

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Pitcher grounds back to Maholm to end threat

0-0 after 2

1 run in 11 innings for both teams so far

 

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Fly ball to RF on 2nd pitch of inning

 

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Maholm with 2 out single WOOOOOO

 

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Cub with a threat

2nd and 3rd 2 outs

 

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What a nice play by Alverez. On a slow dribbler down 3B line he throws home and nails Maholm to keep Cubs scoreless


Castro again jumpy with runners in scoring position