Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
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| SP | Rich Harden | SP | *Wandy Rodriguez |
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1-1, 1.11, 39 K, 8 BB, 24.1 IP |
6-4, 3.61, 83 K, 27 BB, 92.1 IP | ||
| LF | Alfonso Soriano | 2B | #Kaz Matsui |
| SS | Ryan Theriot | SS | Miguel Tejada |
| 1B | Derrek Lee | RF | Hunter Pence |
| 3B | Aramis Ramirez | LF | Carlos Lee |
| CF | Reed Johnson | 1B | #Geoff Blum |
| 2B | Mark DeRosa | 3B | Ty Wigginton |
| RF | *Kosuke Fukudome | CF | *Darin Erstad |
| C | Henry Blanco | C | Humberto Quintero |
| P | *Rich Harden | P | *Wandy Rodrguez |
Apparently the new trend for the Cubs is to get shut out the first game of a series. I can't say I approve. The amazing Rich Harden goes for the Cubs who saw his strikeout rate go down after striking out nine in seven innings in his last outing. He'll oppose Wandy Rodriguez, the Astros ace, who seems to have figured out how to pitch on the road this season - a 4.03 road ERA vs 3.31 home ERA. This compared to his 2007 split of a 6.37 road ERA vs a 2.94 home ERA.
The weather looks a little nicer today and I do hope all of our Chicago readers are safe and sound after yesterday's storm. Sure, the clear skies means there will be baseball, but it also means we won't see a repeat of Elvis sliding on the tarp. Suspiciously, the Astros' "Fat Elvis" - Lance Berkman - is out of the lineup today.








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#1 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
the 2 shut outs this homestand, the Cubs have come out hacking away in the first couple innings, including Soriano swinging at the first pitch of course. Show patience, good things will happen.
#2 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
My entry in today's "guess the typo" contest -- Hank White is Catching...
#4 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
it's not so much a typo, more of an oversight...I cut and paste the last game thread and then forget to change the positions if anyone got moved around.
#5 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
just playing, really appreciate the site and the updates as you know...
#3 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
6 pitches 3 up 3 down -- Marshall might only have to go 2 today!
#6 Erstad's "great" catch
If you watch the highlight video, he makes a totally unnecessary jump.
Quick adjustment, nice catch but more goofy than great.
#7 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
I realize this is completely off topic (and that since the baby I never post; in fact I had to register for the first time), but that Miller Lite commercial I saw between innings - was that at Moody's?
#8 Rich Harden gave up a runs?
unpossible...
#10 Re: Rich Harden gave up a runs?
and ONLY 8 K's through 5. Total slacker.
#9 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Harden's performing even better than Sutcliffe's first half - season with the Cubs, if memory serves. Lots of whiffs on that change.
#11 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Harden's been getting hit hard the last couple innings.
#12 Okay now Rich,
knock it off...
#13 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Harden seems to give up a lot of home runs.
#15 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
maybe today, but career-wise he had a .70 HR/9 rate which is borderline ridiculous.
It was 0.71 for the season entering today. Anything under one is pretty fantastic...
#17 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
I know it is nothing, but I just don't like the trend of 5 hrs in 5 starts with the Cubs.
#14 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
what is going on with Harden?
only got the live box score here
#16 Oh, Bob Howry...
I question this strategy of trying to lose.
#18 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
In order to make the playoffs and make a deep run, I think Bob Howry has to get on track. That's the only possible explanation for Lou leaving him in today, and let's just hope it doesn't backfire.
--edit--
Backfired. Fucking Carlos Lee.
#19 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Homerun Howry Strikes Again!!
#20 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Can Howry jump in the same car with Eyre?
#21 is there any room
on the bus with Eyre for Howry?I like Lou for the most part, but he's gotta give up on Howry right now...he should have about 1 month ago.And F U Carlos "Cub Killer" Lee...
#22 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Looks like the wrong guy got DFA'd. OK, maybe not, but come on Howry, knock it off...
#23 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Why oh why pitch to Lee with first base open.
#24 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
that is a fantastic question....
#25 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
just an ugly ugly game
#26 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
6-1 lead, Harden on the mound....
No such thing as a sure thing (except that bringing Bob Howry in to protect a one-run lead is a recipe for disaster).
#27 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
Not being able to scratch a run across when you have first and third with no outs is probably the bigger problem than Bob Howry's batting practice fast balls.
How about a hit and run with Theriot on first?
#28 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
2nd and third, nobody out, and we have a chance to score 'cause the middle of the order isn't coming up
#29 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
The 4-5-6 hitters have driven in five runs today. Just FYI.
#30 Re: Game 114 Thread / Astros @ Cubs (2 of 3)
I just don't get how Lou can count on Howry in any remotely important situation. The dude's been a mess the entire season.
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