MLB: ***Official 2018 Chicago Cubs Season Thread***
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CycloneErik
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I truly thought Javy would score in that rundown. I just assume good things when he's in motion.
I know. Baez
yeah, he has been lately. I just hope it sticks. The guy is special.
CycloneErik
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I was suprised they held him at third. He’s so good a sliding he’s almost always safe at home.
Almora is making a case to get more starts and a shot at the leadoff spot if he keeps this up. Batting average now .308 and OBP .357. Baez is sure having one helluva night too. This is the kind of explosiveness this team is capable of, just hope it shows up more consistently. They'll probably get beat 2-1 tomorrow now.
CycloneErik
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Two nights in a row like this. It's starting to become consistent.
Just work counts and these guys will light it up almost every night.
CycloneErik
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Joe better run that same lineup out there tomorrow. Almora and Baez for 8-12 for 6 runs and 5 RBI in the top 2 spots, Bryant 2-5 with a walk in the 3 hole and Rizzo scores 2 runs in cleanup without getting a hit. Even Russell and Heyward combined for 4 hits in the bottom of the lineup. Don't mess with what worked. They won't come close to matching that production tomorrow but if this team is ever going to put a hot streak together you have to keep putting a lineup that was hot out there till it fails you. Will be pissed if Happ is starting over Almora, what else does Almora need to prove to get more playing time. He is by far is better defensively and so far this season is working counts and making much better contact than Happ. I love Happ's potential and power but even as good as he was as leadoff in spring training he looks lost at the plate like Schwarber did last year leading off and would probably have a bigger impact hitting 5th or 6th when he he plays.
Wilson did and gave up a run and 2 walks. Really hope he figures things out soon, it's hard to fault pitchers in Colorado but Wilson already had 10 walks in 8 1/3 innings this season but also has 12 K's to go with that. Seems like he either strikes a guy out or they get on base via hit or walk so far.
Ok. I just misheard it on the radio. I thought for a second the game was so out of hand they let Contreras pitch the last inning like they did with Montero last year. Of course that was a blowout loss for the Cubs. Probably would be against unwritten rules to let your catcher pitch in a blowout win. I bet Contreras could throw some heat on the mound though.
CycloneErik
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