IST: Cubs @ Reds

[SilenceS]

Sometimes, I wonder why Baez gets so swing happy. Its not like he doesnt read pitches. It seems he just guesses and he is going no matter what which young players do. But, he does it then comes out of it then does it. Its like a jedi mind trick.

 

[SilenceS]

I think a few of their 1 run wins were like that actually.

Welp, now I get Novak.

 

[A.C. Milan]

WTF was Baez thinking in this at bat?

 

[chibears55]

How is it not a good thing? It means they are in like 95% of their games. Unless they literally win all their games you're going to lose close games.

I said not a total good thing...
If they have a losing record in 1-2 run games it shows they can't win close games because of lack of hitting / execution in low scoring games or they blow leads late..

So, being in 95% of the games and losing more then half isn't all that great...
Not saying they need to win them all, just have a winning record.

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[didshereallysaythat]

Edwards might be the skinniest guy in professional sports.

 

[Omeletpants]

His goatee is creepy

 

[TL1961]

I said not a total good thing...
If they have a losing record in 1-2 run games it shows they can't win close games because of lack of hitting / execution in low scoring games or they blow leads late..

So, being in 95% of the games and losing more then half isn't all that great...
Not saying they need to win them all, just have a winning record.

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No, it does not show that at all.

Look at teams over the years. A team will have a great record in one-run games one year, and with virtually the same roster the next, they will have a losing record. It does not show a team "can't" win close games.

If the Cubs are winning and pile on runs, they win by more than one. If they are down three and get two, they lose by a run. In your scenario, both of those things are bad. Makes no sense.

There is no such thing as "knowing how to win one run games".

 

[TL1961]

If we lose this game, I hope it is on a 2 run homer.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

His goatee is creepy

I can guarantee that he is a master at Dungeons and Dragons. But as long as he can have innings like this one, I don't mind.

 

[SilenceS]

Edwards showing why he could be out future closer. Popping 97 and is just filthy.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

No, it does not show that at all.

Look at teams over the years. A team will have a great record in one-run games one year, and with virtually the same roster the next, they will have a losing record. It does not show a team "can't" win close games.

If the Cubs are winning and pile on runs, they win by more than one. If they are down three and get two, they lose by a run. In your scenario, both of those things are bad. Makes no sense.

There is no such thing as "knowing how to win one run games".

Nothing is foolproof. Even run differential can be misleading. The Cubs had the best run differential in 2008 and got swept in the first round.

It's not "knowing how to win close games". It's having the confidence to know you can come back in games that you are up against the wall.

 

[TL1961]

OT: Not to take away from the accomplishments of either person involved, but sportswriters are a little, ummm....lazy. Silly. Over the top?

Today's headlines: "Kris Bryant sets all types of records in Cubs win". Name one. Oh, first person with 3 HR's and 2 doubles. I suppose that is a record of some sorts. Name another. Nope. None. He had a great performance, but records weren't broken.

Also: "Pat Summit's career achievements were unmatched". Now, I think Summit is a terrific coach and an all time great. But "unmatched". Geno may have something to say about that.

Sportswriters must resist the urge to write superlatives or hyperbole. Many simply can't.

OK...back to talk of one run games....

 

[TL1961]

Nothing is foolproof. Even run differential can be misleading. The Cubs had the best run differential in 2008 and got swept in the first round.

It's not "knowing how to win close games". It's having the confidence to know you can come back in games that you are up against the wall.

But what if you come back from 4 down, and don't quite get there? And lose by one?

 

[didshereallysaythat]

OT: Not to take away from the accomplishments of either person involved, but sportswriters are a little, ummm....lazy. Silly. Over the top?

Today's headlines: "Kris Bryant sets all types of records in Cubs win". Name one. Oh, first person with 3 HR's and 2 doubles. I suppose that is a record of some sorts. Name another. Nope. None. He had a great performance, but records weren't broken.

Also: "Pat Summit's career achievements were unmatched". Now, I think Summit is a terrific coach and an all time great. But "unmatched". Geno may have something to say about that.

Sportswriters must resist the urge to write superlatives or hyperbole. Many simply can't.

OK...back to talk of one run games....

The headline that pissed me off today referred to that American Red Cross poster. I mean really?

 

[SilenceS]

OT: Not to take away from the accomplishments of either person involved, but sportswriters are a little, ummm....lazy. Silly. Over the top?

Today's headlines: "Kris Bryant sets all types of records in Cubs win". Name one. Oh, first person with 3 HR's and 2 doubles. I suppose that is a record of some sorts. Name another. Nope. None. He had a great performance, but records weren't broken.

Also: "Pat Summit's career achievements were unmatched". Now, I think Summit is a terrific coach and an all time great. But "unmatched". Geno may have something to say about that.

Sportswriters must resist the urge to write superlatives or hyperbole. Many simply can't.

OK...back to talk of one run games....

Youngest Cubs in history with 3 home runs, most total bases in a game for a Cub, only player in MLB history with 3 home run and 2 doubles. His hat and bat went to the Hall of Fame to be displayed.

 

[SilenceS]

Nothing is foolproof. Even run differential can be misleading. The Cubs had the best run differential in 2008 and got swept in the first round.

It's not "knowing how to win close games". It's having the confidence to know you can come back in games that you are up against the wall.

You have to be trolling.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

But what if you come back from 4 down, and don't quite get there? And lose by one?

Over the course of 162 games, don't you think games like that and game where the other team comes back from multiple runs to lose by 1... don't you think those sort of even out? Then you are left with the traditional games that were close all the way through.

 

[chibears55]

No, it does not show that at all.

Look at teams over the years. A team will have a great record in one-run games one year, and with virtually the same roster the next, they will have a losing record. It does not show a team "can't" win close games.

If the Cubs are winning and pile on runs, they win by more than one. If they are down three and get two, they lose by a run. In your scenario, both of those things are bad. Makes no sense.

There is no such thing as "knowing how to win one run games".

Its a different year, different situations, different everything
You can't compare years...


I guess I should of mentioned low scoring games not 10-9 type for offense...
If their 1-2 runs losses are mostly low scoring games, then usually it comes down to lack of execution that costly.

Like getting runner home from 3rd less then 2 outs..
Not being able to hunt a runner over..
Leaving a bunch of RISP
Etc Etc


On the pitching side, if a team losing a bunch of 1-2 run games
Usually the blame would go to the Pen because they can't hold a lead late..




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[TL1961]

Youngest Cubs in history with 3 home runs, most total bases in a game for a Cub, only player in MLB history with 3 home run and 2 doubles. His hat and bat went to the Hall of Fame to be displayed.

Youngest to do it on your team, and most bases for a member of your team are team records. Writing that someone "broke all types of records" is simply embellishment.

Now, had they gotten another guy or two on, and he had a chance to hit HR #4....THAT would have set a total bases record.

Again, I am in no way diminishing his great performance. Just questioning the accuracy of writing by what is apparently a fan. It was an actual sports publication/website, not VineLines.

 

[SilenceS]

Even thought that was ball 4 and not a hittable pitch, I have noticed if Bryant ever starts to hit the low ball with authority. He will be unstoppable. He is not good at low balls.