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IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 08:09 AM

Chi. Cubs at NY Mets When: 1:10 PM ET, Sunday, August 17, 2014 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. The New York Mets have benefited from a home run from an unexpected power source and some shoddy defense by the Chicago Cubs to win the first two contests of their four-game set. After mustering just four hits in each tilt, the Mets will look for some more conventional offense on Sunday afternoon as they vie for a series victory. Juan Lagares has two of the eight hits for the Mets, who could be without David Wright after the captain exited Saturday's 7-3 triumph after being drilled in the shoulder by a pitch in the sixth inning. Wright hasn't provided much of a jolt against the Cubs, going 0-for-15 in five meetings this season. Chicago's Welington Castillo, on the other hand, has done just fine as he belted a solo homer among his two hits Saturday and is 8-for-23 in his career versus New York. The free-swinging Cubs continue to flail at the plate, striking out on 24 occasions in the series and 101 times in their last nine contests. TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (6-4, 2.77 ERA) vs. Mets RH Rafael Montero (0-3, 6.12) Arrieta suffered his second straight loss despite allowing just two runs on five hits in 7 1/3 innings in a 3-1 setback to Milwaukee on Monday. The 28-year-old has permitted one homer in back-to-back contests after keeping the ball in the park in each of his previous seven outings. Arrieta settled for a no-decision in his previous meeting with the Mets on June 3, yielding one run on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Montero suffered his third loss in five outings after allowing five runs on seven hits in five innings en route to a 7-1 setback to Washington on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Dominican was victimized by the long ball, surrendering three homers to the Nationals after being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas. Montero, who remains in search of his first major-league win, has been taken deep eight times in 25 innings. WALK-OFFS: 1. Chicago 3B Luis Valbuena is expected to return to the starting lineup despite being mired in a 1-for-31 slump, manager Rick Renteria said. 2. New York RF Curtis Granderson is just 1-for-25 in his last six games, but is batting .409 (9-for-22) in his career versus Arrieta. 3. Cubs' prized prospect OF Matt Szczur will join the team from Triple-A Iowa prior to Sunday's game, according to multiple reports.

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 08:13 AM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

'Old' Get the Lead Out with fake back round singing? [youtube]gcLu8QqCSNo[/youtube]

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 12:41 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Skipping LICK for 7th inning stretch ... and now I present you the worst Aerosmith song ever ... [youtube:2hpq30ls]PqQNBnEXF2M[/youtube:2hpq30ls]

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 01:05 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Time to stretch! [youtube:1c7b1vbh]yUrDLTvJT3Y[/youtube:1c7b1vbh]

Frayed Knot Aug 17 2014 01:15 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Frustrating part about this game is that, despite the lack of hits, they've gotten the leadoff batter on I think five times in the seven innings - but two GiDPs and a bunch of strikeouts killed any momentum before it ever got going.

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 01:17 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Keith is more buff than I would have thought. Not that I noticed or anything.

Edgy MD Aug 17 2014 01:19 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

One huge hit aside, Campbell has been bringing a real Satinist element to the mix of late.

Zvon Aug 17 2014 01:19 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

I'm here for the Aerosmith. Good thing too, the way these guys are hitting. Arrieta, huh? 6-4 Arreita holding us to 2 hits. Gah. Gary says he's done for the day. Good.

Frayed Knot Aug 17 2014 01:22 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

This Szczur guy who's pinch-running for the Cubs reminds me of the fan's sign during an old Twins post-season game: HEY HRBEK, BUY A VOWEL!

Zvon Aug 17 2014 01:23 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Good job by Montero. Nice to see.

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 01:26 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

We need a sweep, nothing less.

Zvon Aug 17 2014 01:27 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

d'Kong76 wrote: We need a sweep, nothing less. I agree 100%. Was thinking this during game one. Edgin does his job. Nice

MFS62 Aug 17 2014 01:28 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Just saw the in-game box score. For a team not hitting, why isn't Wilmer playing? Is he (shudder) hurt? Later

Zvon Aug 17 2014 01:32 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

No Idea. Late to the party myself. Ugh, Torres. If these runs score I'm going to find a way to have beer siphoned out of you.

Zvon Aug 17 2014 01:36 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Hah. Thank you Ratso Rizzo.

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 01:41 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

MFS62 wrote: For a team not hitting, why isn't Wilmer playing? Menstrual cramps?

Zvon Aug 17 2014 01:42 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Hmmm. He better steal...

Zvon Aug 17 2014 01:43 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

If the Mets didn't swing at one pitch today, took everything, we'd be winning.

Zvon Aug 17 2014 01:48 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Big hit Grandy! But T coulda scored on that. Curtis gets to 2nd!

Edgy MD Aug 17 2014 01:49 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

An out steeped in hugeness for Torres. And Granderson builds on it. Thanks for lifting Arrieta, Cubbies.

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 01:49 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Granderson rung up on strike two by blue ... don't think I've ever seen that. Then he ties it! Let's keep it rollin'! [youtube:3q81o6o2]2urpAl081kY[/youtube:3q81o6o2]

Ashie62 Aug 17 2014 01:52 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Easy come easy go...

Zvon Aug 17 2014 01:52 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

You gotta be kiddin me

Edgy MD Aug 17 2014 01:53 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Work so hard to scratch out a run, and bam, it's taken away. Hit that guy in the boob, too.

Ashie62 Aug 17 2014 01:54 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

I wish Familia was the closer...

Frayed Knot Aug 17 2014 01:56 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

How do you solve a problem like Mejia? How do you take a save and nail it down?

Frayed Knot Aug 17 2014 01:58 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

MFS62 wrote: Just saw the in-game box score. For a team not hitting, why isn't Wilmer playing? Is he (shudder) hurt? Later DGANG. And, besides, Tejada has two of the hits.

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 02:01 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

We will sing one more song today!

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 02:06 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Or not.

Frayed Knot Aug 17 2014 02:08 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Geez ump, got an early dinner reservation?

Edgy MD Aug 17 2014 02:08 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Ashie62 wrote: I wish Familia was the closer... And I wish I hadn't spilt that milk. Nice to end the game with a bullshit checked swing call.

Zvon Aug 17 2014 02:09 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

So the T move worked out perfectly. Flores up w/2 out when a long ball would tie it. And Flores fails miserably. Can't blame TC for that. Ugh, what a letdown this game has been.

Ashie62 Aug 17 2014 02:14 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: Ashie62 wrote: I wish Familia was the closer... And I wish I hadn't spilt that milk. Nice to end the game with a bullshit checked swing call. I've thought Familia was nastier for some time...

d'Kong76 Aug 17 2014 02:14 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Frayed Knot wrote: Geez ump, got an early dinner reservation? I hope his cab gets two flats.

Ashie62 Aug 17 2014 02:15 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

d'Kong76 wrote: Or not. Just early Aerosmith lol..

Gwreck Aug 17 2014 02:23 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

I was surprised to not see Wright pinch-hitting. Is he really hurt? Nice to see Montero finally have a good outing. And Torres striking out Rizzo was impressive. I try to avoid weekend games but it was a nice day at the park regardless .

Ashie62 Aug 17 2014 02:33 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Yes..... Wright took a batted ball to his already injured shoulder...out a couple days...

Zvon Aug 17 2014 02:37 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Ashie62 wrote: Yes..... Wright took a batted ball to his already injured shoulder...out a couple days... Murph could use a couple of days too. He's bushed.

Edgy MD Aug 17 2014 03:07 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Ashie62 wrote: Ashie62 wrote: I wish Familia was the closer... And I wish I hadn't spilt that milk. Nice to end the game with a bullshit checked swing call. I've thought Familia was nastier for some time... Well he has been. But to play that card just after the hand is over... come on.

Frayed Knot Aug 17 2014 05:19 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Last 11 outings for Mejia: 10-2/3 IP, 17 Hits, 3 BB, 15 K. WHiP = 1.78 That he's given up "only" 5 runs during this span (4.22 ERA) is probably fortunate. He's needed to face 5 or 6 batters to complete the inning (or in one case [u:3njn6day]fail to[/u:3njn6day] complete it) a lot more often (8 times) than he has facing just 3 or 4 hitters (3 times). The year-long near .400 BA against him on 1st pitches -- 16 for 42 w/now 3 HRs (including both hits today) plus 2 HBPs -- says that maybe his problem is more approach related than (lack of) stuff and that he needs to think a bit more about what he's doing out there as opposed to, 'well I'll just get ahead in the count with this here fastball' Not that it mattered in the end, but that was a wasted double-switch by Terry today (Nieuwenuis + Torres for MdD + Edgin). He's done this a bunch in the past (although in fairness it seems like fewer this season) but unless you know you're going to need the reliever you're bringing in for a 2nd inning there's just no point in double-switching. I mean, congrats to Torres for getting Rizzo, but was he going to pitch the 9th even if the Mets didn't tie it up in bottom 8th? Maybe so (although I'd argue that if you're going to Mejia tied up I'd go to him down by one as well) but as things turned out all the D-S did was to remove MdD from the game on a day when the bench was short a man (Wright) already and, in effect, pre-announce exactly who (Nieuwenhuis) and when (3rd in that inning) he was going to PH for the pitcher's spot (supposing the first two guys got on and it was s bunt situation?). Collins then wound up burning Young & Flores to PR and then replace Tejada in the field in that very inning, leaving only d'Arnaud on the bench before the 9th inning even started in a game that looked very much like it was headed for extras. In the end he wound up double switching a 2nd time when he brought Flores in and so the pitcher wound up in Tejada's spot (8th) instead of MdD's (6th) but it was still [u:3njn6day]one spot sooner[/u:3njn6day] than it would have been had he left it all alone.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 17 2014 05:54 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

That Collins double-switch, man. He may just as well have plopped in George Mallory for den Dekker there, because that was such a Because-it's-there managerial move. Secret key play: 3rd-inning-ending DP from Castro, which was a tough play, mooted some iffy pitch selection and previously-shaky defensive play which set the table for Lagares, and may have proved just as big as the Flores plays from Saturday's game.

Ashie62 Aug 17 2014 08:18 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I wish Familia was the closer... And I wish I hadn't spilt that milk. Nice to end the game with a bullshit checked swing call. I've thought Familia was nastier for some time... Well he has been. But to play that card just after the hand is over... come on. Alright true... you feel better now?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 17 2014 08:58 PM Re: IGT 08/17 -- Cubbies at Metsies

That Collins double-switch, man. He may just as well have plopped in George Mallory for den Dekker there, because that was such a Because-it's-there managerial move. Secret key play: 3rd-inning-ending DP from Castro, which was a tough play, mooted some iffy pitch selection and previously-shaky defensive play which set the table for Lagares, and may have proved just as big as the Flores plays from Saturday's game. Yup. Felt ripped off as I often do leaving a Met game though Montero prolly was fortunate to have surrendered as little as he did given all the leadoff baserunners. Everyone hit the ball squarely off Stropp including Nieuwy whom I was convinced was gonna win it for us. Fooey on Mejia. Wonder if we might wanna get Brown in here. Did Satin ever start hitting at Vegas? Seems like years since Grandy, Wright or Doodoo hit a home run. Very nice weather with a breeze and shade till the sun got to us in the late innings and nearly put me to sleep. Oh, the hat giveaway was nice. Lunchpail got a Lucas Duda signed photo as a Kids Club reward and a Niuewenhuis 9 shirsey because his dad is weird.