***Official 2024 Chicago Cubs Thread***
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Maybe have someone like Smyly ready in the bullpen so they can match up against Cub killer Carpenter. Leiter did not have it tonight but we kept him in anyways even with the rain out yesterday
It will be interesting if the OF trio in Iowa keeps up their hot hitting if it forces any moves to get a hot bat in the lineup in Chicago. Either these guys need to be part of the solution or traded for guys that can be.
Leiter clearly struggled tonight but the bullpen has actually been really good as of late. Believe the broadcast said tonight they have the best bullpen ERA in the last couple weeks or something like that
That loss was brutal (I hate the Cards almost as much as I hate the Hawks). It was basically a lack of execution at a few critical moments though. There were actually some encouraging signs for the offense. Happ and Suzuki just missed game-tying/go ahead homers in the ninth. Lots of good contact after the first few innings and better at bats. Donovan’s go ahead single was just an easy chopper that found a hole.
Pet peave, we make EVERY opposing runner look like Ricky Henderson. Some of the blame is on the catchers, but the pitchers are horrible at checking runners.
Last night's game, Nootbaar's SB in the 3rd was the difference between a double play vs. 2 run inning. The Cards also used SB threat to get Hoerner out of position on base hit.
When a team is just OK, the small things matter.
Last night's game, Nootbaar's SB in the 3rd was the difference between a double play vs. 2 run inning. The Cards also used SB threat to get Hoerner out of position on base hit.
When a team is just OK, the small things matter.
Pitching is only going to get better as they get healthier. Steele looked so much better last time out. Smyly gives us a multi option lefty. Wicks should be a very capable 5th starter soon. Brown could either end up a solid starter or possible closer. New addition Miller has been nearly flawless as well as recent call up Hodge. Seems like that was Leiter's 1st bad outing of the year.
Feels just like watching ISU football lately. Talent is there but the margin of error is very slim. Little mistakes turn into bigger problems and losing games they shouldn't.
What are the odds on the Cubs getting more than four hits tonight? Maybe one run in the ninth just to make it close?
Good Lord, Leiter and Cubs. Hang in the game for seven innings, and then boom. Gone. Have to do better than to put the first two on with no outs, and then an error in a critical situation. Add to that a three run dinger and the game is now gone. HAVE to do better.
I don’t watch/follow a ton, but whenever I do check box, the bullpen and Leiter seems to blow it.
Sorry Cubbies … Im done watching you for the foreseeable future.
The only people blowing it right now is the whole battling lineup. We can’t hit ANYTHING
