IST: Cubs (8-7) at Reds(8-8)

[beckdawg]

Nice play by bryant to save double and run.. tough throw

Why isnt Strop or Motte in this game in 8th inning?
Germen looks to me to be no more then a 1 inning pitcher at most

Tie game and sort of a short BP because of other games. Guessing he's worried about extra innings.

 

[chibears55]

Tie game and sort of a short BP because of other games. Guessing he's worried about extra innings.

Short ? He has 8 bullpen pitchers..lol

I forgot about Rosscup. . He could've started the inning too

 

[beckdawg]

Come on Rizzo, Bryant and Cogs I need some sleep put this one to bed.

 

[chibears55]

Hope he a bit wild tonight....

 

[Shawon0Meter]

I'd step into the box against Chapman like

 

[beckdawg]

Short ? He has 8 bullpen pitchers..lol

I forgot about Rosscup. . He could've started the inning too

Short as in they used what 4 yesterday(Jackson Motte, Coke, Schlitter) and have used Coke and German today. I'm not sure on pitch counts yesterday but they might not be available today for whatever reason.

 

[chibears55]

Yes.. he dropped it.. lol
Ok.. get him over, get him in

 

[beckdawg]

If Bryant with his power hits chappman with his velocity the ball might leave the state.

 

[chibears55]

Short as in they used what 4 yesterday(Jackson Motte, Coke, Schlitter) and have used Coke and German today. I'm not sure on pitch counts yesterday but they might not be available today for whatever reason.

I dont count jackson and i knew Schlitter been used up..

I didn't see game yesterday, didn't realize they used motte..

I just figured 8th inning they couldve used Rosscup or Strop but yea you dont wanna use them up in a late tie game

 

[beckdawg]

Well good news is Chappman is already at 16 pitches so if they don't get anything out of the inning chappman is probably done after this inning.

 

[chibears55]

Ok.. why Ross and not Montero?
I don't get it

 

[Rustysurf83]

Why in God's name did Ross hit there? He has no shot against Chapman.

 

[chibears55]

Well good news is Chappman is already at 16 pitches so if they don't get anything out of the inning chappman is probably done after this inning.

Not only that, makes him questionable for tomorrow too

Would of been nice to of scored and get the win. .

Did i ever mention Ross really sucks ass..

What maddon thinking not PH for him there but he did it with a short bench in 6th inning the last game

 

[chibears55]

Damn ... 2 on no outs and cant score

 

[chibears55]

If they get an opportunity to hit in 11th, they better score a couple..
This game extending definitely don't favor the cubs with no hitters left on bench and Jackson and Schlitter left in pen

 

[chibears55]

Bruce 0 fer 4 3 Ks spells danger here

 

[chibears55]

Think it time for maddon to flip flop soler and Coghlin in order til soler get out of hitting slump

 

[chibears55]

@Cubs: .@ARizzo44 has reached base safely in 28 of his last 52 plate appearances. #LetsGo

When i see this it tells me there a lot of RBIs being left on base..

 

[chibears55]

Whew.. needed that big inning with Schlitter warming up in pen

Ross and Herrera with big hits... wood with the bonus run

Stilll dont care for Ross

 

[chibears55]

Nice win.. got to use up Chapman a little..
Need Arrieta to go deep tomorrow and rest pen..
Hopefully they score a bunch too