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IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

d'Kong76 Jun 29 2015 10:02 AM

Kinda ran out of meets and greets, and skeets would be kinda ewww.... off days suck when on a high note.

Ashie62 Jun 29 2015 04:21 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

days off blow.

G-Fafif Jun 29 2015 04:45 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Damn superstition when the Cubs come to Queens? I don't know if that's so wise.

d'Kong76 Jun 29 2015 05:53 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Funny, I was gonna do a black cat slant but didn't want to push the envelope...

Ceetar Jun 29 2015 07:05 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Don't wake me, i'm sleepy. [fimg=500:3mcy4ukr]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HMdjdlFLPXFcNsAQFDLoYdPyFFepCxU9YvxUvdW4T_Du=w1359-h1019-no[/fimg:3mcy4ukr]

d'Kong76 Jun 30 2015 08:45 AM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Chi. Cubs at NY Mets When: 7:10 PM ET, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. The Chicago Cubs are stuck in their longest slide of the season as they begin a three-game road series against the surging New York Mets on Tuesday. The Cubs have dropped five straight and appear to be headed to the Big Apple at the wrong time with the Mets on a four-game winning streak -- their longest since taking 11 in a row in April. The Cubs will get a close look at Mets left-hander Jon Niese, who reportedly has been the subject of recent trade talks between the teams. Chicago stars Anthony Rizzo (2-for-13) and Starlin Castro (5-for-22) wouldn't mind seeing Niese switch dugouts, as they've struggled against the lefty. Cubs manager Joe Maddon said his team needs to "get back our offensive mojo" after being held to seven runs in its past six games. The Mets snapped out of their own offensive funk Sunday with a 7-2 win over Cincinnati after scoring two or fewer runs in six straight games and nine of their previous 10. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, CSN Chicago, SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (2-4, 4.46 ERA) vs. Mets LH Jon Niese (3-7, 4.12) Hendricks' struggles continued Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as he failed to get through six innings for the fourth consecutive start. The 25-year-old is winless in his last three outings and hasn't recorded a quality start in his last five turns, dating back to May 26. Hendricks was dominant in his only previous start against the Mets, allowing one run and three hits over seven innings last August. Niese is winless in eight starts since May 9, but he has posted four consecutive quality starts. The 28-year-old limited Milwaukee to two runs over six innings in his last turn but didn't get a decision in a 3-2 loss. The Cubs roughed up Niese on May 14 in Chicago, when he (post you read this, be eligible for prizes) was charged with six runs (four earned) in 6 1/3 innings and took the loss. WALK-OFFS: 1. The Cubs swept the Mets in a four-game series in Chicago from May 11-14 and have won six straight meetings, dating to last season. 2. Mets OF Curtis Granderson is 14-for-31 with five home runs during an eight-game hitting streak. 3. The Cubs are 27-0 when leading after eight innings and 27-1 when leading after seven.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 30 2015 12:52 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Muffy officially recalled, Hererra officially sent to AAA.

d'Kong76 Jun 30 2015 01:25 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

... and on that note: @cgrand3 RF Tejada SS Duda 1B Murphy 3B @mcuddy23 LF Flores 2B @kplawecki26 C Niese P @juanlagares2 CF @kcmets #cpftoocool

Edgy MD Jun 30 2015 01:33 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

I'm changing my handle to batgrandersonnotleadoff

d'Kong76 Jun 30 2015 01:42 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

We can call you batgrands for short! Fowler CF Rizzo 1B Bryant 3B Castro SS Denorfia RF Szczur LF Ross C Hendricks P Russell 2B

Edgy MD Jun 30 2015 05:30 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

You show those hating haters, Niesey.

d'Kong76 Jun 30 2015 05:54 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Cubbies leaving bases loaded, very Metsesque but we'll take it.

Edgy MD Jun 30 2015 06:05 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Murphy looking like a third baseman.

d'Kong76 Jun 30 2015 06:06 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

That was pretty graceful for a guy who hasn't played much.

Edgy MD Jun 30 2015 06:11 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Murphy looking like a hitter.

d'Kong76 Jun 30 2015 06:18 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Murph, flashing some leather and gun...

Edgy MD Jun 30 2015 06:20 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Check out our infield! It's like the pros have!

Ashie62 Jun 30 2015 06:24 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

I thought the Mets could get to this pitcher early. Oh well.

Zvon Jun 30 2015 06:36 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

You had him @2nd Niese. And of course they drive that guy in. 1-0 Little Bears

Frayed Knot Jun 30 2015 06:38 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

And the two common threads I've been using for the last two weeks have reared their ugly heads again tonight: - Plays. Not. Made. - [Insert Pitcher Here] is shutting us down through ___ innings.

Zvon Jun 30 2015 06:41 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Frayed Knot wrote: And the two common threads I've been using for the last two weeks have reared their ugly heads again tonight: - Plays. Not. Made. - [Insert Pitcher Here] is shutting us down through ___ innings. I must join you in disdain. UGH. Super snow cone.

Zvon Jun 30 2015 06:50 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Cuddyer pulled and Ceciliani takes left. No word yet as to why.

seawolf17 Jun 30 2015 06:53 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Zvon wrote: Cuddyer pulled and Ceciliani takes left. No word yet as to why. Traded to the Angels for Mike Trout, hopefully.

Zvon Jun 30 2015 06:56 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

seawolf17 wrote: Zvon wrote: Cuddyer pulled and Ceciliani takes left. No word yet as to why. Traded to the Angels for Mike Trout, hopefully. lol. I thought after his last at-bat he just went to TC and said, pull me, I suck. But no, he has a sore knee.

d'Kong76 Jun 30 2015 07:12 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Coach Cuddy pulled early to work on his post-game thoughts on the game.

Frayed Knot Jun 30 2015 07:16 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

NYM batters have been very good tonight at striking out after being ahead in the count. They must have been practicing that particular art.

Zvon Jun 30 2015 07:18 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Awwww come on! That was low. Ugh. Grandy rung up. Can Matz pinch hit in the 9th?

Rockin' Doc Jun 30 2015 07:23 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Zvon wrote: I thought after his last at-bat he just went to TC and said, pull me, I suck. But no, he has a sore knee. Well, we know he didn't hurt it running the bases.

Zvon Jun 30 2015 07:27 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

We got two guys coming up who have hits tonight so LETS fuckin' GO fuckin' METS!

Edgy MD Jun 30 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

NINTHINNINGGLORY!

Rockin' Doc Jun 30 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Rally time. Practically the heart of the Mets lineup due up for the bottom of the 9th. Or at least what passes for such in the lifeless corpse that is the Mets offense.

Zvon Jun 30 2015 07:31 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

My only consolation is that most corpses are indeed lifeless.

Rockin' Doc Jun 30 2015 07:34 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Zvon wrote: My only consolation is that most corpses are indeed lifeless. It is difficult to overstate how lifeless the Mets offense is. And with that, the Mets are officially shut out for the 8th time this season.

d'Kong76 Jun 30 2015 07:34 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Mets lose, four hits to three.... yay

Ashie62 Jun 30 2015 07:36 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

On the positive side Cuddyer may be out for abit. Sandy Alderson, earn your money.

Zvon Jun 30 2015 07:38 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

So the only team that scored less runs than us during the last week makes us look like shit. Wheres my megaphone? BOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Ashie62 Jun 30 2015 07:41 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Somebody call Jason Bay.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 30 2015 08:09 PM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

seawolf17 wrote: Zvon wrote: Cuddyer pulled and Ceciliani takes left. No word yet as to why. Traded to the Angels for Mike Trout, hopefully. Literally lame. Couldn't he have exited before turning a 3-0 count with a man on second into a third-strike looking and making certain the only ball hit near him would turn into the game-losing hit? You sucky, Cuddy!

Edgy MD Jul 01 2015 06:11 AM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

That about sums up Cuddyer's game. Eighth shutout, fourth of the impotently painful 1-0 variety.

Edgy MD Jul 01 2015 07:27 AM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

If nothing else, this game ends Niese's brief reign of Most Hated Met on the Internet (MHMITM). I'm not sure, but I believe the crown moves now to Cuddy.

Lefty Specialist Jul 01 2015 07:36 AM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

Send him to LA to comfort David Wright. At least that'd be useful.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 01 2015 07:38 AM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

It'll come out shortly I'm sure that he's been hurting for a month.

Ceetar Jul 01 2015 07:47 AM Re: IGT 06/30 - Cubbies at Metsies - Superstition be Damned

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: It'll come out shortly I'm sure that he's been hurting for a month. Probably shouldn't have tried to play through it and just did a DL stint. Especially as it clearly was affecting him. Guess we'll see Kirk anyway.