World Series Game 4 [BCochran]

Game 3 was one hell of a game. A pitcher's duel that included multiple pitchers from both teams and clutch defense in big spots.

Tomlin surprised a lot of people, including me, with how well he pitched. He threw 4 solid innings before getting into a bit of trouble in the 5th and Terry Francona wasted no time in going to the ALCS MVP Miller in relief. I think Tomlin was given an emotional boost by having the opportunity to pitch in front of his father who is seriously ill.

Hendricks gave up no runs, but was constantly dealing with runners on base. He managed to scatter 6 hits and 2 walks without giving up any runs in 4 1/3 innings. The Cubs' bullpen was stellar except for the 1 run in the 7th. That 1 run proved to be all that was necessary.

So that 1 run. With runners 1st and 3rd in the 7th, pitcher Andrew Miller was due up for the Indians. Francona had a decision to make. Leave his ace reliever in to continue to hold the Cubs or pinch hit for him and attempt to finally push some runs across. Francona decided to pinch hit veteran Coco Crisp for Miller. And, of course, Francona's decision paid off. Crisp stroked a single to right, scoring Martinez.

Chicago blew far too many chances for runs. On the night they were 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position and left a total of 7 men on base. You just can't do that against a bullpen like Cleveland. If they give you the opportunity, you have to make the most of it.

Two perfect examples. Bottom of 7, Soler slices one that looks foul down the right field line, but the wind brings it back and Chisenhall misplays it in the right field corner. The ball rattles around in corner and Soler ends up with a 2 out triple. And then Baez grounds out. Inning over. The other example came in the bottom of the 9th. Rizzo led off with a single. Two outs later, Heyward reaches 1st and Rizzo gets to 3rd on a ground ball booted by Indians' 1B Napoli. Heyward then steals 2nd to put the winning run in scoring position. Baez once again at the plate with 2 outs and runners in scoring position. Strikeout. Baez. Game over.

Game 4 is vitally important to the Cubs. Going down 3-1 would be a nightmare. They have a tall task before them because tonight's starter for the Indians is Kluber. Kluber has been absurdly good this postseason. The man with a 0.74 ERA in the postseason will be pitching on 3 days rest. The Cubs have got to get consistent with their offense and avoid yet another shutout. They've been shutout twice in the first 3 games. Kluber is good, but not unhittable. The Cubs simply have to find away to bust up the Francona model of Kluber for 5, Miller for 2, likely Shaw for the 8th, and then Allen slamming the door in the 9th. That model has been devastating this postseason.

The Cubs are asking veteran righty John Lackey to hold the line. He's yet to earn a decision this postseason, but the Cubs won both games he started. He's well used to postseason pressure as he's thrown 135 1/3 postseason innings in his career. The 38 year old needs to be on his A game tonight to match Kluber and keep the Cubs in this thing.

My apologies to grammie winger and all the Cubs fans out there, but I think Kluber continues his amazing postseason. I think the Indians take it tonight.

As always, enjoy the post, enjoy the game.

If you're looking for politics, it's not here. There's a thread below and I'm sure one soon to be above. Let us baseball junkies do our thing in peace if you please.

Mega thanks to Ace and MisHum for the post.

Play Ball!

Posted by: Open Blogger at 07:00 PM

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1 PLAY BALLLLLLL!

Posted by: Skip at October 29, 2016 06:58 PM (sWbjH)

2 I have to eat dinner and do a short Bible Study with the Rev. But I will be on later. See you then.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 07:00 PM (bpfzP)

3 Everyone must be at the game

Posted by: Pete seria at October 29, 2016 07:00 PM (/pOl7)

4 Go Tribe Go!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:02 PM (6gk0M)

5 Go Tribe

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at October 29, 2016 07:05 PM (dKiJG)

6 Mood music

http://youtu.be/A9XtDyDUjIU

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:06 PM (6IPEM)

7 Hey there, Cleveland
Whaddaya' say?
Tribe is going to Win today!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:07 PM (6gk0M)

8 I'm getting ready, got a couple dogs on the grill, sorry Chicago but I have mine with mustard and onions only. Cold beers ready, let's play ball.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at October 29, 2016 07:08 PM (6Ll1u)

9 Go Cubbbbbbbbssssss!!!!!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 29, 2016 07:09 PM (Nox3c)

10 Yay! Now we can all listen to the vast wisdom contained in the finite form that is Joe Buck! We should count ourselves fortunate that we are living in this time.

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at October 29, 2016 07:09 PM (J8/9G)

11 Rooting for C-land. Sorry Chicago. You've had plenty of championships with the Hawks, bulls, and didn't the Sox win a couple. Not that I'm rooting against the Cubs though - their both likable teams.

Posted by: dnice at October 29, 2016 07:10 PM (oO6GC)

12 When my White Sox won it all in 2005, typical cub fan comments were along the lines of
" Sox Suck".

Ergo, Go Tribe !

Posted by: seamrog at October 29, 2016 07:10 PM (PpsZS)

13 Kluber's two-seamer has been moving lineups off the plate and fooling guys all season.

Three days' rest is going to effect him and the Cubs' lineup is too good to be shut-out tonight.

The Post Season is always a different animal.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:11 PM (6gk0M)

14 who cares. one benefit of being a Mets fan (barely) is that you can't be disappointed when you don't expect anything good in the first place.

Posted by: mallfly version 1.00203b at October 29, 2016 07:11 PM (2JQBv)

15 Why does everyone hate mr buck?

Posted by: dnice at October 29, 2016 07:11 PM (oO6GC)

16 '<insert team name> suck' is a pretty common phrase from most chicago sports teams

Posted by: A deplorable dude in MI at October 29, 2016 07:12 PM (0LQ4f)

17 Hey we had 86 mallfly.

Posted by: dnice at October 29, 2016 07:13 PM (oO6GC)

18 15 Why does everyone hate mr buck?
Posted by: dnice at October 29, 2016 07:11 PM (oO6GC)

==========================

To heat him is to hate him.

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at October 29, 2016 07:13 PM (J8/9G)

19 Good luck Cubs fans. I'm pulling for you.

Posted by: Meremortal, Bigly Matters... at October 29, 2016 07:13 PM (3myMJ)

20 Same here. Last time the Cubs won the world was in much better shape. Well, or so it seemed at the time.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 29, 2016 07:15 PM (6FqZa)

21 Chicago must be praying that Kluber is tired and will do what Kershaw did in the playoffs. Kershaw seemed to shake off the postseason curse he's had in past years, but after beating the Nats and then the Cubs in his first outing against them, he just couldn't repeat magic. Of course, Kershaw was coming back after an injury as well.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V(deplorably brandishing ampersands&&&&and so there at October 29, 2016 07:16 PM (P8951)

22
Good luck Cubs fans. I'm pulling for you.

Subtle Airplane reference?

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 07:16 PM (ZJNOy)

23 GO
CUBS
GO

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:17 PM (6IPEM)

24 Go Tampa Bay Lightning!

Posted by: Insomniac - Broken, No Refunds at October 29, 2016 07:17 PM (0mRoj)

25 we can has guns thread?

Posted by: redc1c4 at October 29, 2016 07:18 PM (KWUK6)

26 Joe Buck has his job because of daddy, not talent.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at October 29, 2016 07:19 PM (6Ll1u)

27 Here's what I've gathered, because I don't listen to T.V. announcers often. Even when they are audibly "on", I still don't "listen" to what they're saying.

#1. You can tell Joe Buck never played the game. He asks inane questions and makes nonsensical statements.

#2. He doesn't allow for "pregnant pauses", so as to let the crack of the bat and roar of the crowd speak for itself. He is a jabber-box.

#3.He roots for his own "story lines" and repeats them throughout the game. (common amongst play-by-play and color commentators.)

#4. He speaks mostly in monotone.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:19 PM (6gk0M)

28 You've had plenty of championships with the Hawks, bulls, and didn't the Sox win a couple.
Posted by: dnice at October 29, 2016 07:10 PM (oO6GC)

There are Cubs fans and Sox fans and never the twain shall meet, anymore than you can console a Mets fan by pointing out all the Yankee WS wins. In fact, that will make a Mets fan feel worse.

My sister works at a university with a lot of Illinois students. The Sox fans are not happy at all.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V(deplorably brandishing ampersands&&&&and so there at October 29, 2016 07:19 PM (P8951)

29 The cub collars are tightening

Sam Sianis's goat curse is heavy juju.

Posted by: seamrog at October 29, 2016 07:22 PM (PpsZS)

30 I still think that the Indians remind me of the Royals 2 years ago. This series is going down to the 7th game.

And no, I have no favorites. Just a great series.

Posted by: HH at October 29, 2016 07:24 PM (DrCtv)

31 YouTube has banned my fav vid to troll Indians fans

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:25 PM (6IPEM)

32 OK, I went crazy and put pickled jalapenos on my dogs. Goes good with the Cheetos too.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at October 29, 2016 07:28 PM (6Ll1u)

33 GO TRIBE!

Posted by: Browndog at October 29, 2016 07:28 PM (ccfl2)

34 If Kluber doesn't hit 95/96mph after the third inning? He's not in trouble, but he won't be able to miss nine bats on third strikes through six innings.

He'll become a ground ball pitcher with that two-seamer, curve and change.

Cleveland merely has "surprising" offense from various players all season, so Lester can be as effective as Hendricks was last night and still win easily.

I won't make a score prediction because I'm always wrong. Every single time.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:30 PM (6gk0M)

35 I'm pissed off now, Jobu. Look, I go to you. I stick up for you. You no help me now. I say "Fuck you Jobu", I do it myself.

Posted by: Rick in SK at October 29, 2016 07:30 PM (K2T58)

36 Subtle Airplane reference?
Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 07:16 PM (ZJNOy)

No, I did away with Hollywood decades ago. If I ever get laid up I'll have hundreds of movies to watch.

Posted by: Meremortal, Bigly Matters... at October 29, 2016 07:33 PM (3myMJ)

37 Sounds like the Cubs need to make Kluber throw a lot of pitches.

Posted by: Meremortal, Bigly Matters... at October 29, 2016 07:35 PM (3myMJ)

38 BTW the jar of pickeld jalapenos has carrots in it too, not sure what you're supposed to do with them though.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at October 29, 2016 07:36 PM (6Ll1u)

39 As a Cleveland fan, I'm worried about the entire Cubs lineup. Mostly the pesky Ben Zobrist. He's been on fire with the contact and I've been a fan of his plate-approach since he was in Tampa Bay.

...Dude is the best hitter in either lineup.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:36 PM (6gk0M)

40 Since my baby and grandbabies live in S. Illinois, and I was born in Chitown...

Go Cubs.

To paraphrase the paste-eater, winning the WS after a 100+ years drought is a big fucking deal.

Posted by: SMFH at my deplorable self... at October 29, 2016 07:39 PM (eaeIS)

41 "Sounds like the Cubs need to make Kluber throw a lot of pitches."
-Posted by: Meremortal, Bigly Matters... at October 29, 2016 07:35 PM (3myMJ)

Ideally, yes. That's easier said than done. He throws strikes. He's "One of Those Guys".

Here's the catch... The Indians have Danny Salazar, (SP) in reserve and a couple of other long-relief options.

There's a reason why the Indians remind people of the Royals. The bullpen is deep and efficient.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:39 PM (6gk0M)

42 Watch this, Cleveland:

http://youtu.be/AfGdjlG4-jo

I'll stop after this one

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:42 PM (6IPEM)

43 25 we can has guns thread?
Posted by: redc1c4 at October 29, 2016 07:18 PM (KWUK6)
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that would be nice!

Posted by: Weasel at October 29, 2016 07:44 PM (Sfs6o)

44 Hastily made Cleveland Promotion Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysmLA5TqbIY

This has probably been posted here a few times, but it still cracks me up.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:47 PM (6gk0M)

45 we can has guns thread?

Posted by: redc1c4 at October 29, 2016 07:18 PM (KWUK6)

Jim said that the postal match is so big that it's going to require 2 threads. I wouldn't be unhappy with a few little teasers about the results.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 29, 2016 07:47 PM (zc3Db)

46 Oh look! Hockey's on....

Posted by: CrotcheyOldJarhead at October 29, 2016 07:47 PM (+DiO8)

47 Kluber has a gun for an arm, gun thread over.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at October 29, 2016 07:49 PM (6Ll1u)

48 Pete Rose thinks the Cubbies wil win.
I'm not sure if that's good or bad

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:50 PM (6IPEM)

49 48 Pete Rose thinks the Cubbies wil win.
Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:50 PM (6IPEM)

How much money does he have on them?

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 29, 2016 07:52 PM (sdi6R)

50 B. Cochran's end-of-post admonishment:

"If you're looking for politics, it's not here. There's a thread below and I'm sure one soon to be above. Let us baseball junkies do our thing in peace if you please."

Now, if this were my post and people wanted information about guns? I'd encourage it after awhile because guns are important.

And cool guns and sales on them and ammo are important, as well.

...because America, damnit.

-But It Ain't My Post.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:53 PM (6gk0M)

51 one benefit of being a Mets fan (barely) is that you can't be disappointed when you don't expect anything good in the first place

And let all the Phillies fans (all three of us outside PA) say amen.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 29, 2016 07:54 PM (3C9q2)

52 Sounds a little like Sinatra with more bass

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:55 PM (6IPEM)

53 Now...

I'm going to roll some cigarettes. You'll have to do without my commentary for awhile. You'll survive, I'm quite sure.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:55 PM (6gk0M)

54 I wrote about my yardwork adventures today in the downstairs post, but everybody is talking politics there.

It's probably not suitable for the baseball thread, but it's as close as I get to athletics. I'm certainly sore all over, that's for sure.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 29, 2016 07:56 PM (sdi6R)

55 What's up, my fanatics? How we doing tonight?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 07:56 PM (89UPP)

56 Where's ATC? I was eagerly waiting to see her puffing into a paper bag.

Posted by: Vanceone at October 29, 2016 07:57 PM (IQzhs)

57 Pete Rose sounds a little dunk

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:57 PM (6IPEM)

58 I was never an A-rod fan, but I have to say, I think he's a pretty good commentator.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 07:58 PM (P8951)

59 When my White Sox won it all in 2005, typical cub fan comments were along the lines of
" Sox Suck".

Ergo, Go Tribe !
Posted by: seamrog at October 29, 2016 07:10 PM (PpsZS)

And after your Sox won, Sox fans went to Wrigley Field and urinated on the side of it to celebrate. Pure class and typical of a White Sox fan

Posted by: TheQuietMan at October 29, 2016 07:58 PM (auHtY)

60 -But It Ain't My Post.
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 07:53 PM (6gk0M)

Correct. And MisHum and I had a convo about people immediately fucking with thread topics. When you put a good bit of time and effort into things, things you enjoy or think are important, it kinda sucks to have that crapped on.

Further, if folks can't go 5 minutes without talking about X, well, a hobby, such as baseball, would probably serve them well.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 07:58 PM (89UPP)

61 Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 29, 2016 07:56 PM (sdi6R)
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Same here. I'm all hopped-up on Tylenol right now.

Posted by: Weasel at October 29, 2016 07:58 PM (Sfs6o)

62 thinks the Cubbies wil win.
I'm not sure if that's good or bad
Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:50 PM (6IPEM)

The Kiss of Death.

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at October 29, 2016 07:58 PM (dKiJG)

63 Thanks again, BCochran. Is your TV working tonight?

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 07:59 PM (P8951)

64 I gotta give the cubs this: they have had the best Anthem singers ever. That guy was like Sinatra with a booming voice

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:00 PM (39g3+)

65 64 Thanks again, BCochran. Is your TV working tonight?

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 07:59 PM (P8951)

It is! Thanks for asking. The lovely wife called and asked wtf first thing this morning. Guy was very nice, "That's bizarre. Let me do a reset of your system." and that took care of it.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:00 PM (89UPP)

66 Sounds a little like Sinatra with more bass

High Five

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:01 PM (39g3+)

67 Correct. And MisHum and I had a convo about people immediately fucking with thread topics.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 07:58 PM (89UPP)

Immediately? It's been an hour.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 29, 2016 08:01 PM (zc3Db)

68 You know, Cleveland does have celebrity fans too, I wonder why they never show any? They didn't even show Dodgers fans.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:02 PM (39g3+)

69 63 Whew -- out of the blue I just came into a tidbit of information that may make a difference in the election. Have s back-door channel to Drudge and he was logged in so I sent it to him ASAP just now! Hope it makes a difference. Best 15 minutes I ever spent, pursuing that.

I actually enjoy being a behind-the-scenes svengali much more than being an up-front blogger. Feeding scoops to people and changing the narrative uncredited is simultaneously more satisfying and less dangerous!

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If you don't want to share what it is in this thread, could you put it downstairs?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 08:02 PM (kTF2Z)

70 and the indians can be clubbers, with or without kluber.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 08:02 PM (WTSFk)

71 Immediately? It's been an hour.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 29, 2016 08:01 PM (zc3Db)

And have I said anything to anybody about their comments? No. The point of topic specific posts, is that topic. At least for a bit. The admonition is for people that feel the need to immediately jump in with something completely unrelated to the post.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:03 PM (89UPP)

72 Really planned on watching a bit of this but fading fast.

Posted by: Skip at October 29, 2016 08:04 PM (sWbjH)

73 I really hope the Cubs take the game tonight and the Series goes to seven games. The WS has to hold me until spring training. Might as well milk it. And since I don't know the teams that well, each game is a fresh adventure.

"The suspense is terrible. I hope it lasts." Willie Wonka

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 08:04 PM (V+03K)

74 Tonight will prove if $16M for Lackey is worth it...

Posted by: billygoat at October 29, 2016 08:05 PM (wcSGs)

75 The WS has to hold me until spring training.

I know what you mean, its a long winter and a short series is disappointing.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:05 PM (39g3+)

76 SMFH I trust you and yours are having a good day. Prayers ascending for you both.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 29, 2016 08:05 PM (u82oZ)

77 74 I really hope the Cubs take the game tonight and the Series goes to seven games. The WS has to hold me until spring training. Might as well milk it. And since I don't know the teams that well, each game is a fresh adventure.

"The suspense is terrible. I hope it lasts." Willie Wonka
Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 08:04 PM (V+03K)

I know. With no real dog in the fight, I can just sit back and enjoy baseball. So let's play 7.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:06 PM (89UPP)

78 I just turned on ESPN Radio. It's not a local station and keeps fading in and out, but it's the best I have. I also keep MLB Gameday open in another window.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 29, 2016 08:06 PM (sdi6R)

79 I know he's not, but Lackey always looks like a slack-jawed retard to me. Great pitcher but goofy looking.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:06 PM (39g3+)

80 a visiting team threw a no hitter against the home team where i lived. i mentioned this to a friend, a dutchman married to an american and working in the states for 30 years. he said "what'd the crowd do? riot?" "no", i said, "they gave the pitcher a standing ovation". he was stunned, being used to european soccer fanaticism.

but i don't know any sport where such good will would be displayed as baseball.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 08:08 PM (WTSFk)

81 One of the best pitchers I ever saw live, was Vida Blue pitching for the Iowa Oaks when I was 12.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at October 29, 2016 08:09 PM (6Ll1u)

82 but i don't know any sport where such good will would be displayed as baseball.

Yeah, baseball fans love baseball, and a display of real skill is enjoyed by everyone.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:09 PM (39g3+)

83 Sox fan since I was 10, I'm now 57. I've never pissed on Wrigley. Pissed in Wrigley plenty - troughs and all. They call it the urinal for a reason.

Posted by: Dale at October 29, 2016 08:10 PM (2AynV)

84 To paraphrase the paste-eater, winning the WS after a 100+ years drought

But in my defence, it's really good paste. I think there's raspberries in it.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 29, 2016 08:10 PM (dp0uP)

85 But in my defence, it's really good paste. I think there's raspberries in it.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 29, 2016 08:10 PM (dp0uP)

You put raspberries in it?!?!? Heathen. Everyone knows you put blueberries in paste.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:11 PM (89UPP)

86 At dinber with the wife, so just passibg thru. What's the score?

Posted by: tbodie at October 29, 2016 08:11 PM (BoFYZ)

87 Whoo

Go Cubs Go

Three down

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:11 PM (bpfzP)

88 Yes!
Now get after Kluber.

Posted by: teej who lives in Osage Cnty at October 29, 2016 08:12 PM (HWisp)

89 Joe Buck reminds me of an irritating next door neighbor whom you can't get rid of and won't go away. If he sees you out working in your yard he'll always come over and talk so you can't get any work done.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 29, 2016 08:12 PM (wXDkT)

90 tbodie

no score, 1st inning, Cubs coming up to bat

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:12 PM (bpfzP)

91 ya gotta applaud anybody who throws a no-hitter.

Of course, it's not just the pitcher and catcher. I've never seen a no hitter where the pitcher didn't have excellent defenders behind him.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:12 PM (P8951)

92 OM - perfect description

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:13 PM (bpfzP)

93 Thanks grammie!

Posted by: tbodie at October 29, 2016 08:14 PM (BoFYZ)

94 Joe Buck reminds me of an irritating next door neighbor whom you can't get rid of and won't go away. If he sees you out working in your yard he'll always come over and talk so you can't get any work done.
Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 29, 2016 08:12 PM (wXDkT)

AtC told me a great story earlier. They're doing watch parties at the stadium in Cleveland. A bunch of fans got together and asked management if they could mute the Fox broadcast audio and pipe in the local radio guys.

"No. MLB rules won't allow it."

Fan response? "Ok, tell us how much the fine is and we'll start a go fund me to pay it."

Then a bunch of Chicago fans got involved with "Yeah, we'd give to that."

Moral of the story: Everybody hates Joe Buck.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:14 PM (89UPP)

95 Got to attend the first 2 games of the WS when bro in law pitched for the Angels (2001I think). Since it was in Aneheim everyone was celebrity watching as much as the game. Still remember the aggravated look on Keanue Reeves face when my wife asked for a pic with him. The little runt was probably just embarrassed to stand next to my 5'9 Misses.

Posted by: RustyG at October 29, 2016 08:15 PM (1Mft0)

96 Poor bat discipline by the Indians first inning, they've been patient and smart in the past. Now is not the time to start swinging at everything.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:15 PM (39g3+)

97 I don't hate Joe Buck. I just don't want to see him or hear him or smell him.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:16 PM (bpfzP)

98 Cubs foul one off!

Cubs win!

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 29, 2016 08:16 PM (wXDkT)

99 Espn radio.
My situation exactly rickl.

Posted by: teej who lives in Osage Cnty at October 29, 2016 08:16 PM (HWisp)

100 Joe Buck reminds me of an irritating next door neighbor whom you can't get rid of and won't go away. If he sees you out working in your yard he'll always come over and talk so you can't get any work done.
Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 29, 2016 08:12 PM (wXDkT)

The Indians are doing game watches at Progressive Field and a bunch of people asked the Indians on twitter (aside, whomever it is who runs the Indians twitter feed is completely hilarious) if it was possible to mute the feed and pipe in Hammy's call of the game instead. The reply was Can't. MLB rules. The reply to that was well what's the fine, we'll start a Go Fund Me and a bunch of Cubs fans jumped in with we'll donate to that.

Finally, something that can bring Indians fans and Cubs fans together. The suckitude of Joe Buck.

Thanks to the miracles of Sirius XM and the pause button on the dvr, I can pause the game and then sync it up to the Sirius feed of the Indians radio broadcast and never have to listen to Joe Buck.

Go me!

Posted by: alexthechick - GO TRIBE! at October 29, 2016 08:16 PM (dEQP3)

101 Got to attend the first 2 games of the WS when bro in law pitched for the Angels (2001I think)
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Wow. How cool is that?!

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:16 PM (bpfzP)

102 HA HA HA HA HA

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:17 PM (bpfzP)

103 Man, there's nothing so good as a hot dog at the ballpark... with carrots on it.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 29, 2016 08:17 PM (9Q5BJ)

104 Lead off double!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 08:17 PM (kTF2Z)

105 I take back all the near-curse words I have been hurling towards Fowler.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:17 PM (bpfzP)

106 Thanks to the miracles of Sirius XM and the pause button on the dvr, I can pause the game and then sync it up to the Sirius feed of the Indians radio broadcast and never have to listen to Joe Buck.
Go me!
Posted by: alexthechick - GO TRIBE! at October 29, 2016 08:16 PM (dEQP3)

Now that's the kind of innovative thinking that makes American great.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 29, 2016 08:18 PM (wXDkT)

107 Rev bought me wine and a pecan pie and I'm watching the Cubs in the World Series. How blessed am I?

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:18 PM (bpfzP)

108 Lackey's slider against Lindor was an excellent pitch to end the inning. As far as "Batter's Eye" goes, Lindor and Santana are the toughest to fool.

Fowler and Rizzo are comparable for Chicago.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:19 PM (6gk0M)

109 BC, Thanks for these baseball threads. They are such a pleasant break from the political stuff. And I love the humor of some of the posts.

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 08:19 PM (V+03K)

110 109 Rev bought me wine and a pecan pie and I'm watching the Cubs in the World Series. How blessed am I?

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:18 PM (bpfz

He's not giving you a foot rub?

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 29, 2016 08:20 PM (wXDkT)

111 Foul ball makes me sad

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:20 PM (bpfzP)

112 How nice was that?

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 08:20 PM (6IPEM)

113 YES !!

CUBS WIN !!

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:21 PM (bpfzP)

114
Has "Cominsky TFG" weighed in on this WS yet? If so, who did he curse?

Great game last night; hope this is another one.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 08:21 PM (fOgSR)

115 One out and a Cubs run!! Yeah!!

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 08:21 PM (V+03K)

116 Cubs score!

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:21 PM (P8951)

117 OM - Back rub after the pie. Although he does not know this yet.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:21 PM (bpfzP)

118 Thanks for the thread BC. Know your shoulder is in pain and that's just draining.

Cubs just scored!

Posted by: Farmer at October 29, 2016 08:22 PM (o/90i)

119 Beautiful

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 08:22 PM (6IPEM)

120 cubbies clubbing kluber.

who'da thunk it?

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 08:22 PM (WTSFk)

121 I think Obama is singing the 7th inning stretch.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:22 PM (bpfzP)

122 Is Kluber a strike out guy or pitch to contact? The Cubs are sure getting bats on the ball.

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 08:22 PM (V+03K)

123 Nice double to lead off and a run, Fowler is really an asset to the team. Bryzzo get all the attention but he's been a gem this post season.

First score: probably win.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:23 PM (39g3+)

124 I think Obama is singing the 7th inning stretch.
Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series!

Changed the song to It's Raining Men, did they?

Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 08:23 PM (cl6CE)

125 ... calling dr. seuss.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 08:23 PM (WTSFk)

126 I hope Obama does, Grammie. that'll secure Ohio for Trump.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:24 PM (P8951)

127 I think Obama is singing the 7th inning stretch.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:22 PM (bpfzP)

He's going to do a remote broadcast from Man's Country

Posted by: TheQuietMan at October 29, 2016 08:24 PM (auHtY)

128 Christopher Taylor - up to now, Fowler hasn't been doing much at all in post season. I've been throwing slippers at him.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:24 PM (bpfzP)

129 grammie, you'll be happy to hear my wife is rooting for the Cubs.

Me, "Why? You don't care about the Cubs."

Wife, "I saw a pic of the team on the team bus. No lie, some good looking dudes on the Cubs."

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:24 PM (89UPP)

130 Like I admitted earlier, it might take Kluber three ininngs to get "sharp". That is dangerous against this lineup.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:25 PM (6gk0M)

131 Thanks folks. I enjoy doing them. Always enjoy talking baseball.

Truthfully I have to cut myself off. These posts could easily dwarf an Ace movie post.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:25 PM (89UPP)

132 BCochran - sounds like you got a good wife

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:26 PM (bpfzP)

133 Well, one is better than none

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:27 PM (bpfzP)

134 134 BCochran - sounds like you got a good wife

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:26 PM (bpfzP)

Oh I do. But she married me, so her taste is a little suspect.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:27 PM (89UPP)

135 Really surprised to see Heyward out there, he's been pretty poor this year

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:27 PM (39g3+)

136 Kluber doesn't care about that SB. Neither did Perez.

Sit down, Contreras.

1-0 Cubs after One.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:27 PM (6gk0M)

137 The SSBanner singer gave a beautiful vocal version of 'F*** U!' to anyone who sits/kneels/picksnose during the anthem.

Full props, Cubs.

Posted by: dwagyak at October 29, 2016 08:28 PM (0+fli)

138 137 Really surprised to see Heyward out there, he's been pretty poor this year

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:27 PM (39g3+)

Heyward, is excellent defensively, but all promise and no performance offensively.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:28 PM (89UPP)

139 it's a factor Cochran. I nearly became a Mets fan the first time I saw Syndergaard and it wasn't just because of his fast ball.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:28 PM (P8951)

140 cubbies clubbing kluber.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 08:22 PM (WTSFk)

Cubbies clubbing kluber from Cleveland.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 29, 2016 08:28 PM (wXDkT)

141 Really surprised to see Heyward out there, he's been pretty poor this year

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:27 PM (39g3+)
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I know! Why do they have him in there? I throw slippers at him two at a time.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:29 PM (bpfzP)

142 Fowler hasn't been doing much at all in post season.

He's been doing it with his glove, saving pitchers.

Kluber doesn't look super sharp, but I've seen over the years a lot of really great pitchers start weak: Glavine, Johnson, Maddux, Clemens, etc

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:29 PM (39g3+)

143 Well, I was right about the "early" part this morning grammie.
Let's hope I was right about the "often" part too.

Who ya gonna call.
Kluber busters.

Posted by: teej who lives in Osage Cnty at October 29, 2016 08:30 PM (HWisp)

144 Hey, you know what happened in the 4th game of the world series in 1945?

William Sianis and his goat were escorted from their seats by Wrigley Field security.

History is interesting.

Posted by: Murphy at October 29, 2016 08:30 PM (Pby3z)

145 "Thanks folks. I enjoy doing them. Always enjoy talking baseball."

I Thank You, as well. You probably knew that, though. You've done an excellent job mentioning the key points in previous games.

"Truthfully I have to cut myself off. These posts could easily dwarf an Ace movie post."
-Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:25 PM (89UPP)

I know the feeling! And I am not about to throw SABRmetrics in there because Conservatives.

Great Stuff, Amigo!

3-2 to Carlos Santana, Top 2, Lackey dealing.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:31 PM (6gk0M)

146 oh that's not good

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:31 PM (bpfzP)

147 Buhbye...

Posted by: billygoat at October 29, 2016 08:31 PM (wcSGs)

148 Game Tied!!!

Home Run Santana!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:32 PM (6gk0M)

149 Yes! 1-1

Posted by: Murphy at October 29, 2016 08:32 PM (Pby3z)

150 D'oh!

Posted by: Homer at October 29, 2016 08:32 PM (dp0uP)

151 Shoot

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 08:32 PM (6IPEM)

152 Santana hits HR.1-1

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:32 PM (P8951)

153 Damn! Shouldn't the home runs be reserved for the Cubs?

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 08:32 PM (V+03K)

154 Wife, "I saw a pic of the team on the team bus. No lie, some good looking dudes on the Cubs."

Posted by: BCochran1981
****

Women! Only one thing on their mind! Hmmpf!!!

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at October 29, 2016 08:32 PM (hVdx9)

155 I like turtles.

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 08:32 PM (zu88C)

156 I hate this game

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 08:32 PM (6IPEM)

157 Heyward, is excellent defensively, but all promise and no performance offensively.

He was really great the first two years for Atlanta then...

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:33 PM (39g3+)

158 Ramirez grounds out to first on one pitch.

...one down, Top 2.

Chisenhall takes first-pitch strike.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:33 PM (6gk0M)

159 0-2, foul.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:33 PM (6gk0M)

160 I like turtles.
Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable

Aww shucks

Posted by: Mitch McConnell at October 29, 2016 08:33 PM (cl6CE)

161 ...just got a piece of a nasty slider.

0-2, still.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:33 PM (6gk0M)

162 Se amo Carlos Santana.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 08:34 PM (i6jxX)

163 I probably shouldn't admit this but I am rooting for Cleveland. Long story short the one guy who broke my heart years ago was a cubs fan. Woman scorned and all that.........

Posted by: Molly k. at October 29, 2016 08:34 PM (B15oO)

164 Who knew Santana could hit so well after all those hit records

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:34 PM (39g3+)

165 Wow,he really hammered that one. Not easy to hit a dinger in cool weather either.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:34 PM (P8951)

166 Ok, I'm new to the area, but should I be able to be out on the deck in shorts and tshirt in northern IL this close to November?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 08:34 PM (kTF2Z)

167 Oh what the heck are you doin ????

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:34 PM (bpfzP)

168 Awful throw!

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:35 PM (P8951)

169 Not good

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 08:35 PM (6IPEM)

170 Bryant with a short-hop grab and his throw sailed...

...safe on E3.

One on, one out.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:35 PM (6gk0M)

171 E5.

/nitpick

Posted by: @irishmikecomedy at October 29, 2016 08:35 PM (iYP6z)

172 can't do that in the world series.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 08:35 PM (WTSFk)

173 E5, even... Thanks!!!

...whoops.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:36 PM (6gk0M)

174 Ouch, terrible throw

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:36 PM (39g3+)

175 I was thinking of Edwin Encarnacion's nickname.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:36 PM (6gk0M)

176 And that's why you run it out.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 08:37 PM (i6jxX)

177 Should have been a strike.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:37 PM (6gk0M)

178
kind of a limp throw to first there.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 08:38 PM (ODxAs)

179 I agree, the Indians get no respect. Even the announcers are way more excited when the Cubs get a run or great play than the Indians.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:39 PM (39g3+)

180 Two down on a come-backer to Lackey.

...runner at second.

Intentional walk to Tyler Naquin.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:39 PM (6gk0M)

181 And that's why you run it out.

yeah tell it to Jorge Soler

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:40 PM (39g3+)

182 Kluber to the plate, two down, two on, Top 2.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:40 PM (6gk0M)

183 He was really great the first two years for Atlanta then...

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:33 PM (39g3+)

He has a rep for offensive ability, but it's never really materialized.

In those two seasons, he hit .277 and .227, 18 HRs and 14, 72 RBIs and 42. And pretty much full seasons, 148 games and 124.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:40 PM (89UPP)

184 1-1 count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:40 PM (6gk0M)

185 If they want to deliberately walk someone, forget the 4 pitches. Just send a polite note telling the batter to take first and get on to the next guy.

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 08:40 PM (V+03K)

186 2-1 count. First at-bat for Kluber this Post Season.

3-1.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:41 PM (6gk0M)

187 Kluber fouls off a Fastball, 3-2 count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:41 PM (6gk0M)

188 I have never liked the intentional walk. Never.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:41 PM (39g3+)

189 Oh Dear!

...just foul 3B line!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:42 PM (6gk0M)

190 for the love of pete - this is an American League pitcher! He probably hasn't batted in 5 years!!

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:42 PM (bpfzP)

191 I have a long-standing, healthy and fully-reasoned dislike for ARod. Came by it honestly, the Mariners had ARod back when people were impressed with him and held out hope for his talent. Let's just say that nothing that he did with his career after leaving Seattle surprised any Mariner fan one bit.
We just knew it earlier than everybody else.

So it floors me to have to admit that ARod is GREAT as a baseball commentator. I heard him with Fox last year for the first time and couldn't believe my ears. Informative, explained things so that anybody could understand, self-deprecating, and funny! He's amazing. Good for him.

Posted by: dwagyak at October 29, 2016 08:42 PM (0+fli)

192 I've seen more than one pitcher walk an opposing pitcher, nibbling at the corners. Its just dumb.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:42 PM (39g3+)

193 Lackey already at 45 pitches

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 08:42 PM (qJhUV)

194 I'll feel happy for the winners and quite sad for the fans of the losing team, because they're both long suffering bunches and I know what it feels like. It's not like being a Yankees fan. The Yankees might have a bad stretch but their fans know damn well they'll be back in contention at some point.

Obviously, I've had better luck with my football team, but I remembered that long crappy stretch the Pack had in the 70s and 80s too well to get too cocky when they got good again.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:42 PM (P8951)

195 There's a reason they make them throw the 4 pitches to intentionally walk. I've seen WPs on intentional walks.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:43 PM (89UPP)

196 Ha!

Posted by: Murphy at October 29, 2016 08:43 PM (Pby3z)

197 Are you frikkin KIDDING ME

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:43 PM (bpfzP)

198 SAFE! on an infield chopper to Third by Kluber!

2-1 Cleveland!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:43 PM (6gk0M)

199 That was a disaster

Posted by: Skip at October 29, 2016 08:43 PM (sWbjH)

200 Whoa!

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:43 PM (P8951)

201 Baseball game or comedy? You decide.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 08:43 PM (kTF2Z)

202
Lackey up to 47 pitches already, top of 2nd.

Bryant bad decision.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 08:43 PM (ODxAs)

203 Bar I'm in is going nuts.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 08:44 PM (i6jxX)

204 It's an AL pitcher for the love of all that is good and holy

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:44 PM (bpfzP)

205 Yes!

Posted by: billygoat at October 29, 2016 08:44 PM (wcSGs)

206
Kluber really worked his at-bat well

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 08:44 PM (fOgSR)

207 First and Third, two out, Top 3.

1-1 count to Chisenhall.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:44 PM (6gk0M)

208 Good base running by Chisenhall. He stole a run

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 08:44 PM (qJhUV)

209 whoa, dude!

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 08:44 PM (WTSFk)

210 Ground ball to Baez, End of Inning...

We go the the Bottom of the 2nd, 2-1 Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:45 PM (6gk0M)

211 Well look at that. They're out of the inning. Big whoop. That's my Cubbies.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs Are In The World Series! at October 29, 2016 08:45 PM (bpfzP)

212 I hate this game. I can't take it

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 08:45 PM (6IPEM)

213 Nice at bat, now that's some baseball, heads-up running

I have a long-standing, healthy and fully-reasoned dislike for ARod.

A-Rod is very unjustly hated. One of the best ever in the game.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:45 PM (39g3+)

214 I'm changing my nic.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 08:46 PM (bpfzP)

215 A-Rod is very unjustly hated. One of the best ever in the game.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:45 PM (39g3+)

From the bottom of my soul shaped place....FUCK every steroid user.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:46 PM (89UPP)

216 I have also seen WPs on intentional walks and in one case a guy was able to score from third because of it. No way should they get rid of the 4 pitch walk.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:46 PM (P8951)

217 There's a reason they make them throw the 4 pitches to intentionally walk. I've seen WPs on intentional walks.

Yeah, tell it to the commissioner, they want to make it an automatic with a signal. Stupid, stupid idea.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:47 PM (39g3+)

218 Ok, I'm new to the area, but should I be able to be out on the deck in shorts and tshirt in northern IL this close to November?
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 08:34 PM

Not usually, enjoy it. We're in Dixon and this is the latest date for a hard frost that I can remember.

Didn't know you moved up this way. Whereabouts are you, if you don't mind saying?

There's been talk about a N IL MoMee but nothing has ever jelled.

Posted by: Farmer at October 29, 2016 08:47 PM (o/90i)

219 197 .. BC, Thanks for explaining the need for the deliberate walk. I thought they were just trying to annoy me. :-)

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 08:48 PM (V+03K)

220 I like turtles.
Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable
****

How can I test my turtle to see if it's gay?

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at October 29, 2016 08:48 PM (hVdx9)

221 Yeah, tell it to the commissioner, they want to make it an automatic with a signal. Stupid, stupid idea.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:47 PM (39g3+)

Oh I'm sure.

"Ok people are complaining about length of games. Clearly we must show 4893 commercials during a game, so where can we cut 30 seconds from actual gameplay?"

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:48 PM (89UPP)

222 Well, there's the Cub-fan depression I know and loathe.

Posted by: @irishmikecomedy at October 29, 2016 08:49 PM (iYP6z)

223 To Hell with A-Rod and Pete Rose. Multiple-offense liars. Whichever network hired them for the pre and post-game can gurgle my freaking hog.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:49 PM (6gk0M)

224 That was so shameful.

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 08:50 PM (x9oEV)

225
Good luck Cubs fans. I'm pulling for you.

Posted by: Meremortal

Subtle Airplane reference?
Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 07:16 PM (ZJNOy)

No, I did away with Hollywood decades ago.

Well, you executed it perfectly.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 08:50 PM (hS3+Z)

226 How can I test my turtle to see if it's gay?
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale

Why? What did Donnie tell you?

Posted by: Leonardo at October 29, 2016 08:50 PM (cl6CE)

227 How can I test my turtle to see if it's gay?

8 out of 10 turtles are ghey.

Posted by: Network Television at October 29, 2016 08:50 PM (Tyii7)

228 He gives them NOTHING offensively. That's the correct answer

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 08:50 PM (bpfzP)

229 Russell flied out to right, Heyward steps-in, (for some reason).

One down, Bottom 2.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:50 PM (6gk0M)

230 There's a reason they make them throw the 4 pitches to intentionally walk. I've seen WPs on intentional walks.

1972 WS. 3-2 count on Johnny Bench. Dick Williams comes out to talk to Rollie Fingers. Gene Tenace stands up and motions for the outside pitch to walk him, then dives back behind the plate as Fingers throws strike three right by him. Bench said it was the most embarrassing play of his career.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 08:51 PM (qJhUV)

231 2-2 count to Heyward.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:51 PM (6gk0M)

232 okay well

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 08:51 PM (bpfzP)

233 Base hit...

LOL... chide and you shall Receive, "Slap".

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:51 PM (6gk0M)

234 Hell every rare once in a while the pitcher gets it a bit too close to the plate and someone hits a "intentional walk."

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:51 PM (39g3+)

235 C'mon, Cubs fans. it's only the 2nd inning for Gods sake. And they just got a base hit, so there.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 08:52 PM (P8951)

236 Heyward may match up well with Kluber's pitching, who knows? Madden is really good.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:52 PM (39g3+)

237 I'm changing my nic.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 08:46 PM (bpfzP)

My first out loud LOL of the evening.

Posted by: Country Boy - Deplorable and proud of it at October 29, 2016 08:52 PM (D2vc1)

238 "Okay, THAT was why I don't throw to first!!! See?! Bad things happen!" - Cub ace who won't throw to first.

As far as AL pitchers who don't bat regularly not sucking at it? Didn't everybody bat through HS, college careers, and the minors? I have known of more than a couple of AL pitchers who were power-hitters in college and still take batting practice a few times per month to keep the muscle memory. An AL pitcher is not necessarily a 'gimme'.

Posted by: dwagyak at October 29, 2016 08:52 PM (0+fli)

239
in other sports news, Wisc up by 3 over the hated Cornhuskers at the half, and Ole Miss up by 2 on Auburn also at the half. Clemson over Fla State by 14 in first Q.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 08:53 PM (ODxAs)

240 Baez beats a D.P. ball to third by 1/2 step.

...two down, Bottom Two.

*replay*

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:53 PM (6gk0M)

241 Baez is out

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:53 PM (89UPP)

242 Out.

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 08:53 PM (x9oEV)

243 I think he's out Donna

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 08:53 PM (bpfzP)

244 Double Play!

Posted by: Murphy at October 29, 2016 08:54 PM (Pby3z)

245
How y'all enjoying all the commercials? Seen much baseball so far?

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 08:54 PM (hS3+Z)

246 End 2nd. 2-1 Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:54 PM (6gk0M)

247 That's gonna be overturned

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:54 PM (39g3+)

248 I'm changing my nic.
Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 08:46

LMAO, Jules just said...well the Cubs are starting to play like the Cubs again.

Posted by: Farmer at October 29, 2016 08:55 PM (o/90i)

249
Monmouth College poll says he's safe.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 08:55 PM (hS3+Z)

250 That said: I hate the replay challenges. Talk about lengthening the game. 5 minutes of watching umpires with headphones.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:55 PM (39g3+)

251 I haven't noticed one commercial. *shrugs*

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:55 PM (6gk0M)

252 That's the CEO of Tmobile? Why am I not impressed?

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 08:57 PM (qJhUV)

253
8 out of 10 turtles are ghey.
Posted by: Network Television at October 29, 2016 08:50 PM (Tyii7)

The More You Know... * sparkly sound effects *

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 08:57 PM (fOgSR)

254 Kipnis, Lindor and Santana to face Lackey.

...Extra Base hit for Kipnis.

Double to right.

Runner on 2nd, nobody out.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:57 PM (6gk0M)

255 I'm gonna need more pie

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 08:58 PM (bpfzP)

256 Hoo boy

Posted by: the littl shyning man at October 29, 2016 08:58 PM (U6f54)

257 The Cubs have been in this position before, stick with them. They have amazed me over and over just this post season, coming back and staying alive to win.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 08:58 PM (39g3+)

258 0-2 count to Lindor.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:58 PM (6gk0M)

259 Contreras to the mound for a friendly visit.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:58 PM (6gk0M)

260 Btw, official scorer gave Kluber a hit. Which means he gets credit for the RBI.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 08:59 PM (89UPP)

261 1-2, fastball high.

2-2, int the dirt, smothered by Contreras.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 08:59 PM (6gk0M)

262 0-2 count to Lindor.
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T)

I love his truffles.

Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 08:59 PM (cl6CE)

263 Christopher, they not only need to put a time limit on the challenges, they need someone to explain to the fans in the stands what exactly is being challenged. I've seen challenges because of some obscure rule and the fans don't get an explanation and have no idea what's going on.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:00 PM (P8951)

264 CLOSE PITCH!

...full count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:00 PM (6gk0M)

265 That's a good pitch

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:00 PM (89UPP)

266 Clemson is taking Florida State to the woodshed if anyone's interested.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 09:00 PM (kTF2Z)

267 Line drive to center, RBI single.

3-1 Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:00 PM (6gk0M)

268 Shit

Posted by: the littl shyning man at October 29, 2016 09:00 PM (U6f54)

269 Frankie

Posted by: The Duke of Mish at October 29, 2016 09:00 PM (Tyii7)

270 Can this get any worse? I ask you

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:01 PM (bpfzP)

271 I think that pitch was a strike, dammit.

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:01 PM (3UnZB)

272 3-1 Indians.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:01 PM (P8951)

273 Bench is still the man I put behind the plate on my all time team.

Posted by: teej who lives in Osage Cnty at October 29, 2016 09:01 PM (HWisp)

274 268 Clemson is taking Florida State to the woodshed if anyone's interested.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 09:00 PM (kTF2Z)

Hahahahahahaahahaha.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:01 PM (89UPP)

275
Not entirely sure why Lackey is still in there. He doesn't have it tonight.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 09:01 PM (ODxAs)

276 Fransico is having so much fun.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 09:01 PM (i6jxX)

277 Eight runs in ten innings of Post Season work for Lackey.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:02 PM (6gk0M)

278 Thankfully, Cubs fans will be able to celebrate their first World Series loss in 71 years at Wrigley tomorrow.

Go Cardinals!

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:02 PM (XNnT+)

279 >>>8 out of 10 turtles are ghey.
Posted by: Network Television at October 29, 2016 08:50 PM (Tyii7)

The More You Know... * sparkly sound effects *
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 08:57 PM (fOgSR) <<<

The fuck we are, dude.

Well, maybe Donatello... he does wear purple.

Posted by: Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo at October 29, 2016 09:02 PM (x9oEV)

280 [low whistle]

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 09:02 PM (WTSFk)

281 Nice pitch, outside corner, strike 1.

1-1 the count to Santana.

3-1 nobody out.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:02 PM (6gk0M)

282 I agree Donna, its just downtime with everyone sitting around confused.

And yeah Lackey doesn't look good. Not his best performance, even this post season.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 09:03 PM (39g3+)

283 Pop-up...

...just over the screen, foul.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:03 PM (6gk0M)

284 Wrigley Winds doing a disservice to the Cubs.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:03 PM (6gk0M)

285 What if the managers dressed like hockey and bb coaches?

Posted by: the littl shyning man at October 29, 2016 09:03 PM (U6f54)

286 2-2 count, nobody out Top 3rd.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:04 PM (6gk0M)

287 Just adjusting my sock.

Posted by: teej at October 29, 2016 09:04 PM (HWisp)

288
John Lackey is still in the majors??

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:04 PM (hS3+Z)

289 I rolled into Vegas last night.

The M/L (money line) on the series at this point was Cubs +115, Indians -130.

That means Cleveland is the favorite right now (bet $13 to win $10).

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:04 PM (3UnZB)

290
is Josh Beckett still in the majors, too??

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:04 PM (hS3+Z)

291 Well, either way, I got nothing bad to say about the Indians. They're a good team.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:05 PM (bpfzP)

292 K swinging by Lackey.

One down, Lindor on first.

Contreras almost throws one away on a pick-off play to Rizzo at first.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:05 PM (6gk0M)

293 Still in the majors for $16 million per year.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:05 PM (XNnT+)

294 Go Cardinals!
Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:02 PM (XNnT+)

=====

OK, you may want to sit down. I have something to tell you....

Posted by: Flyboy at October 29, 2016 09:05 PM (KcI5m)

295 HOLY SHIT A CUBS PITCHER THREW TO FIRST BASE

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:06 PM (89UPP)

296 Baez to Russell to Rizzo, Double Play!

3-1 Cleveland, middle Third.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:06 PM (6gk0M)

297 Okay now, if somebody could hit a ball, that would be great.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:07 PM (bpfzP)

298 I see a Cards fan has joined us. Grammie you recall my earlier comment about the Cards?

Uh huh.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:07 PM (P8951)

299 I wonder how many DPs the Tribe has hit into in this series? Gonna have to look it up but it's too many.

Posted by: The Duke of Mish at October 29, 2016 09:07 PM (Tyii7)

300 291:

the series opened with the cubs the favorites, a whopping -190.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 09:07 PM (WTSFk)

301 Double play.

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 09:07 PM (x9oEV)

302 Beckett's done. Last pitched in 2014.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 09:07 PM (qJhUV)

303 Go Braves!

And take the Falcons with you!

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:07 PM (zu88C)

304 This is where Kluber needs to start hitting 95-96 on the radar gun, lest he be replaced earlier than last time.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:07 PM (6gk0M)

305 I'm supposed to hate Cleveland.
I can't.
They're playing well.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (6IPEM)

306 Nice double play.

And, crowds really want to 'erupt', or 'explode'?
When these douche commentators say that, I cringe.

(And, are they really 'commentators'? Are they 'commentating'? Stupid English language.....lol)

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (3UnZB)

307 Didn't everybody bat through HS, college careers, and the minors?

Actually most teams until the majors have a DH, the pitchers don't hit. And they use those evil aluminum bats in college.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (39g3+)

308 Now Cubs get those bats going....

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (P8951)

309 Okay now, if somebody could hit a ball, that would be great.
Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016

Preably a Cub for the rest of the game. Jules is so pissed off she left the room to deal the doggies.

Posted by: Farmer at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (o/90i)

310 see a Cards fan has joined us. Grammie you recall my earlier comment about the Cards?

Uh huh.

Posted by: DonnaV.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:07 PM (P8951)
=================================

I do indeed, and you're right.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (bpfzP)

311 @300: "Grammie you recall my earlier comment about the Cards?"

Only slightly less evil than Yankees fans?

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (XNnT+)

312 307
I'm supposed to hate Cleveland.

I can't.

They're playing well.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (6IPEM)

I don't hate Cleveland either.
I just prefer they do not win.

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:09 PM (3UnZB)

313
They stopped making baseball movies?

Worst baseball movie: The Natural, starring an old Robert Redford.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:09 PM (hS3+Z)

314 ..."(And, are they really 'commentators'? Are they 'commentating'? Stupid English language.....lol)"
-Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (3UnZB)

I agree with hating stupid colloquialisms.

"It is what it is".

*hangs head*

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:10 PM (6gk0M)

315 I loved the Natural. Not super fond of the Glenn Close subplot but it was great

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 09:10 PM (39g3+)

316 Slap, do you think Tito is just trying to save Kluber in case he needs him again this series, God forbid?

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 09:10 PM (i6jxX)

317 i don't quite get the baseball wagering system but i know someone who did very well one year betting.

i tried "playing" football for a few years (minor amounts but consistently) and just couldn't beat the line. they really know what they're doing when setting the line (+/- pts.).

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 09:11 PM (WTSFk)

318 Two-seamer called strike three to the Right-Hander.

Fowler to the plate.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:11 PM (6gk0M)

319 "utilize" "It is what it is" "make your own luck" I feel like truncheoning people

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 09:11 PM (39g3+)

320 Actually most teams until the majors have a DH, the pitchers don't hit. And they use those evil aluminum bats in college.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 09:08 PM (39g3+)

Correct. I had a grand total of 15 at bats my junior and senior year in HS. Not a single at bat in 4 years of college.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:12 PM (89UPP)

321 "Slap, do you think Tito is just trying to save Kluber in case he needs him again this series, God forbid?"
-Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 09:10 PM (i6jxX)

I might because we have Danny Salazar, (SP) available. I might cut him early if he doesn't hit 95mph.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:12 PM (6gk0M)

322 Worst baseball movie: The Natural, starring an old Robert Redford.

Posted by: Soothsayer

On rewatching, Kevin Costner's wife in Field of Dreams was obnoxious.

Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:12 PM (cl6CE)

323 this is just great. just great. and if Joe Buck doesn't shut up ....

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:13 PM (bpfzP)

324 Kluber has hit 93/94 consistently.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:13 PM (6gk0M)

325 Two out, Bottom 3, 3-1 count to Bryant.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:14 PM (6gk0M)

326 If the Cubs lose tonight, I'll watch them lose the whole thing.
Bc that's what I'm supposed to do.
Used to this.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 09:14 PM (6IPEM)

327 I watched The Natural over at my old aunts house. she said, "With this guy, it's either home runs or nothing. Doesn't he ever hit a single?"

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:14 PM (P8951)

328 Walk to Bryant... close pitch.

...should've been called a strike.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:15 PM (6gk0M)

329 Not looking good my fellow Cub fans.

Posted by: Pepe, The Irredeemable at October 29, 2016 09:15 PM (c04Om)

330 Can't believe Bryant took that last one.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 09:15 PM (ODxAs)

331 'Major League' is awesome.

Every single time.

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:15 PM (zu88C)

332 Rizzo lays off the curve, low, ball one.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:16 PM (6gk0M)

333 Correct. I had a grand total of 15 at bats my junior and senior year in HS. Not a single at bat in 4 years of college.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:12 PM (89UPP)

This doesn't make it right though. Imagine how last night's game would have involved far less choices with the DH.

I love baseball when those things matter.

Posted by: tsrlbke PhD(c), rogue bioethicist at October 29, 2016 09:16 PM (dzmBR)

334 333 'Major League' is awesome.

Every single time.
Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:15 PM (zu88C)

Strike this motherfucker OUT.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:16 PM (89UPP)

335 I enjoyed the Jobu subplot.

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:16 PM (zu88C)

336 2-0 count... Rizzo is dangerous here.

...Nice curve, 2-1 count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:16 PM (6gk0M)

337
If the Cubs lose tonight, I'll watch them lose the whole thing.

Bc that's what I'm supposed to do.

Used to this.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 09:14 PM (6IPEM)
==========================================

Honestly, L Elle, I told my family and friends that I was happy just to see them in the Series. Just to be here. To see the WS logo on the field at Wrigley. Everything else is just gravy. Of course I want them to win, but if this is it? This is good.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:17 PM (bpfzP)

338 This doesn't make it right though. Imagine how last night's game would have involved far less choices with the DH.

Posted by: tsrlbke PhD(c), rogue bioethicist at October 29, 2016 09:16 PM (dzmBR)

Who said anything about it being right? Someone asked above about pitchers hitting through high school and college. Taylor responded and then so did I.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:17 PM (89UPP)

339 Doink.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:17 PM (XNnT+)

340 Now would be a real good time for a home run, boys.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:17 PM (bpfzP)

341 Rizzo takes one off the arm.

Two down, two on.

Rizzo on first, Bryant on second.

Pesky-ass Zobrist to the plate.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:17 PM (6gk0M)

342 Why? What did Donnie tell you?

Posted by: Leonardo
****

You stare longingly in the shower.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at October 29, 2016 09:17 PM (hVdx9)

343
Elbow tickle.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 09:18 PM (ODxAs)

344 Major League' is awesome.

Every single time.
Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable

Bob Uecker should be doing the play-by-play for this World Series.

Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:18 PM (cl6CE)

345 I'm sure Cubs loved being able to DH that guy that's not ready to play outfield yet.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 09:18 PM (i6jxX)

346 92mph fastball, called strike.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:18 PM (6gk0M)

347
On rewatching, Kevin Costner's wife in Field of Dreams was obnoxious.

Holly Hunter, I think?

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:18 PM (hS3+Z)

348 "Now you listen to me! This is my last shot at a winner and for some of
the younger guys it could be their only shot. I don't know what happened
to you. But if you ever, ever tank another play like you did today, I'm
gonna cut your nuts off and stuff em down your fuckin throat!"

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:18 PM (zu88C)

349 Curve.... just low?

1-1 to Zobrist.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:18 PM (6gk0M)

350
Or was it Amy Madigan?

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:19 PM (hS3+Z)

351 Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:17 PM (89UPP)

Just gotta get my "AL suxxors" on.

Which reminds me Cochran, little sis has a clothing shop a mile south of Wrigley on Clark. I'll be asking her tomorrow what the vibe is from people around there, if you want me to put it down and send it to you for a "person on the ground" report.

Posted by: tsrlbke PhD(c), rogue bioethicist at October 29, 2016 09:19 PM (dzmBR)

352
On rewatching, Kevin Costner's wife in Field of Dreams was obnoxious.

Mrs. Ed Harris. How well I remember the two of them scowling at the Academy Awards when Elia Kazan was awarded an honorary Oscar. Truly lovely people...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 09:19 PM (fOgSR)

353
Field of Dreams is not watchable anymore. It's a stupid movie.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:19 PM (hS3+Z)

354 I like Major League a lot but again, the romance subplot, slows the movie.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 09:20 PM (39g3+)

355
Amy Madigan

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 09:20 PM (fOgSR)

356 Fly ball, shallow left, drifting out of play.

1-2 count, two down, two on, Bottom 3rd.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:20 PM (6gk0M)

357 We'll do it again at 1-2 count... ripped foul.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:21 PM (6gk0M)

358
Mrs. Ed Harris. How well I remember the two of them scowling at the Academy Awards when Elia Kazan was awarded an honorary Oscar.

What a sickening night.

Hollywood celerys make me sick. I think Bruce Willis applauded -- and he and a few others were Otherized for it.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:21 PM (hS3+Z)

359 If the Cubs lose tonight, I'll watch them lose the whole thing.
Bc that's what I'm supposed to do.
Used to this.
Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 09:14 PM

I'm the same. But my wife, a much longer standing fan than I, just walked out of the room to do chores.

She said they've broken her heart too many times and can't watch. I'll fill her in.

Posted by: Farmer at October 29, 2016 09:21 PM (o/90i)

360 319 Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 09:11 PM (WTSFk)

The 'moneyline' M/L is just a straight up bet: Who will win the game?

The "+" numbers mean they are the underdog - if it is +115, then a $10 bet wins you $11.50.

The "-" numbers (say -130), means a bet of $13 wins you $10.

There was also a "-1.5" runs for one of the teams this game (I actually forgot who was the favorite tonight! I might be repressing it, so it's probably Cleveland.) That's the 'line' that is similar to the majority of football betting.

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:21 PM (3UnZB)

361 Hammer foul, right side...

Perez to the mound to talk about bubble gum and The Transformers.

...probably.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:21 PM (6gk0M)

362 Honestly, L Elle, I told my family and friends that I was happy just to see them in the Series. Just to be here. To see the WS logo on the field at Wrigley. Everything else is just gravy. Of course I want them to win, but if this is it? This is good.
Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck
*****
Yeah, grammie, that's what I said when they beat the Dodgers and won the pennant. I need them to win.
Bc I have a story to tell. I need vindication

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 09:22 PM (6IPEM)

363 Fouled-off again.

Zobrist is PESKY!

93mph inside.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:22 PM (6gk0M)

364 Rhubarb is a great baseball movie. A cat inherits a team.

Posted by: Cat Ball at October 29, 2016 09:22 PM (qlPzn)

365 "the natural"

you do know, of course, that the novel has a different ending. instead of hitting a titanic home run, hobbs strikes out. he also took a bribe to throw the game.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 09:23 PM (WTSFk)

366 The world's longest at-bat.

Posted by: The Duke of Mish at October 29, 2016 09:23 PM (Tyii7)

367 Eight pitch AB for Zobrist.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:23 PM (6gk0M)

368
If the Cubs lose tonight, I'll watch them lose the whole thing.

Just remind yourself: It's just laundry.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:23 PM (hS3+Z)

369 SIT DOWN ZOBRIST!

Curveball got him!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:23 PM (6gk0M)

370 350 "Now you listen to me! This is my last shot at a winner and for some of the younger guys it could be their only shot. I don't know what happened to you. But if you ever, ever tank another play like you did today, I'm gonna cut your nuts off and stuff em down your fuckin throat!"

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:18 PM (zu88C)

"Nice catch Hayes. Don't ever fucking do it again."

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:23 PM (89UPP)

371 And tsrblke, sure, send it to me. Especially if they lose tonight.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - GOLD--BERG! GOLD--BERG! at October 29, 2016 09:24 PM (89UPP)

372 They don't want to win.

Posted by: Josh at October 29, 2016 09:24 PM (G/pqk)

373
you do know, of course, that the novel has a different ending. instead of hitting a titanic home run, hobbs strikes out. he also took a bribe to throw the game.

I didn't know that -- but I always suspected the movie was a product of Redford's vanity and midlife crisis.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:24 PM (hS3+Z)

374 Zobrist WISHES he was Johnny Pesky.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 09:25 PM (39g3+)

375 "Is very bad to drink Jobu's rum. VERY bad!"

Posted by: Pedro Cerrano at October 29, 2016 09:25 PM (qJhUV)

376
Rhubarb is a great baseball movie. A cat inherits a team.

Isn't there a baseball movie in which a child becomes the manager? Or a player?

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:25 PM (hS3+Z)

377 67 pitches for Lackey

54 pitches for Kluber.

...through Three Innings.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:26 PM (6gk0M)

378
"Nice catch Hayes. Don't ever fucking do it again."
========

"Well then I guess there's only one thing left to do."
"What's that?"
"Win the whole fucking thing."

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:26 PM (zu88C)

379 "You may run like haze but you hit like shit."

Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:26 PM (cl6CE)

380 Every time someone fouls a pitch off their leg, I remember Jermaine Dye and cringe.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:26 PM (XNnT+)

381 Oh fer Gods sakes Cubbie fans, will you buck up? The Cubs are down 2 not 6. There's still a lot of baseball to play.

You have a team with the best record in baseball this year and you're talking like it's all over already!

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:26 PM (P8951)

382 375: redford's vanity... that nails it.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 09:26 PM (WTSFk)

383 Chisenhall, Perez and Naquin to bat this inning...

Chisenhall pops out to right.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:27 PM (6gk0M)

384 They still have Lackey in there? Might as well put my aunt fanny out there.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:27 PM (bpfzP)

385 Perez bunts like a retarded wombat, back to the mound.

Two down, top 4th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:28 PM (6gk0M)

386
Reminder: Theo Epstein is a rotten person who hates you. He's very very pro-progressive.

And, on the other side, the Indians play on "Progressive" Field. A very very left wing insurance company.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:28 PM (hS3+Z)

387
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 09:28 PM (ODxAs)

388 1-1 count to Naquin.

Travis Wood warming in the Cubs bullpen.

1-2 count, foul ball.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:28 PM (6gk0M)

389 Up your butt Jobu!

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at October 29, 2016 09:29 PM (hVdx9)

390 You have a team with the best record in baseball this year and you're talking like it's all over already!

Posted by: DonnaV.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:26 PM (P8951)
=====================================

When it comes to the Cubs, I have 60 plus years of ranting saved up. I gotta use it up!

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:29 PM (bpfzP)

391 K to Naquin.

Four strikeouts for Lackey.

...Middle 4th

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:29 PM (6gk0M)

392
Grammie, I couldnt believe it when you said your mom is only 80. I expected her to be way older. She's younger than my mom!

I thought you were way older than me. You've been conning us this whole time!

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:30 PM (hS3+Z)

393 Is anyone actually reading my Play-by-Play or am I just "Making Fingers" for The Ether?

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:30 PM (6gk0M)

394 (i know how the money line works, i'm just wary of it.or was wary. i don't gamble these days.)

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 09:30 PM (WTSFk)

395
Baseball needs cheerleaders.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 09:30 PM (ODxAs)

396
Did that come out wrong?

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:31 PM (hS3+Z)

397
The Natural -- many, many things wrong with it.

The silver bullet in the belly for lo! these many years. What the fuckity fuck?

One of these days I need to read the original story. I'm willing to bet it was no where near as effed up as the movie.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 09:31 PM (fOgSR)

398 Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:30 PM (6gk0M)

Keep going Slap! You got me on the edge here.

Posted by: Tim in Illinois at October 29, 2016 09:32 PM (d76uN)

399 In a household notable for its total indifference to all sports
(with the possible exception of curling),
Mrs. Eez turned the game on tonight, and we are actually watching it !

And (slightly OT), looking forward to the Postal Match thread tomorrow !
If there is ever another one (please please!) Mrs. Eez is gonna shoot a target too ! Woohoo !

And good for you, zombie ! Hope it's a doozey !

Posted by: the deplorable sock_rat_eez, stay calm and carry on at October 29, 2016 09:33 PM (Z8DIA)

400 @397: "Baseball needs cheerleaders."

Perhaps America should import some Japanese beer girls.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:33 PM (XNnT+)

401 Klube still on, 0-2 count to Contreras...

...called K.

One down, Bottom 4th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:33 PM (6gk0M)

402 Shaddap, Contreras.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 09:34 PM (i6jxX)

403 Cochran, I'm butting in to the jock thread to nag you. When are you and Alex gonna do another podcast? I can understand holding off until after the election, and these are days when things are in flux, but it's all been so deliciously sleazy! Lots to gnaw on. Plus there's sports stuff.

C'mon. Give us something.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 29, 2016 09:34 PM (EnKk6)

404 Perhaps America should import some Japanese beer girls.
Posted by: Walter Freeman

Those are some H1B visas I could get behind.

Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:34 PM (cl6CE)

405 Grammie, I couldnt believe it when you said your mom is only 80. I expected her to be way older. She's younger than my mom!

I thought you were way older than me. You've been conning us this whole time!

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:30 PM (hS3+Z)
=========================================

She had me when she was 12

(not quite, but not that far off)

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:34 PM (bpfzP)

406 If anyone catches a fastball hitting 95, please let me know. Kluber usually uses that, but he hasn't hit it as far as I know, yet.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:35 PM (6gk0M)

407 No matter what. Opening Day 2017 at Home. The Chicago Cubs will do something they have not done since 1945.

Raise a National League Pennant.

Posted by: Tim in Illinois at October 29, 2016 09:35 PM (d76uN)

408 1-2 to Russell, fly ball, shallow center, Naquin makes the grab.

Two down, Bottom 4th.

3-1 Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:35 PM (6gk0M)

409 Slap - I'll watch for it

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:36 PM (bpfzP)

410 @397: "Baseball needs cheerleaders."

Perhaps America should import some Japanese beer girls.

====================================

I'll second that motion.

http://livedoor.blog___.jp/trendwordmatome/___s/8/8/8819dc0c.jpg

Posted by: AshevilleRobert at October 29, 2016 09:36 PM (w+Jhj)

411 One of these days I need to read the original story. I'm willing to bet it was no where near as effed up as the movie.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 09:31 PM (fOgSR)

Is it a good novel? It's one of those I think I might like to read.
I'm reading Stephen Ambrose's book about the transcontinental railroad. Very interesting so far. I didn't realize Lincoln was a big time lawyer for the railroad companies (specifically, the Illinois Central).

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:36 PM (3UnZB)

412 Heyward is 2/2 off Kluber... lol. Talk about oddities.

One on, two down, Bottom 4th.

J. Baez to the plate.

0-1 count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:37 PM (6gk0M)

413 URL got messed up Try this instead.

http://tinyurl.com/hnm6qn6

Posted by: AshevilleRobert at October 29, 2016 09:37 PM (w+Jhj)

414 Thanks, grammie!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:37 PM (6gk0M)

415 Up your butt Jobu!
===="Juuuussst a bit outside"

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:37 PM (zu88C)

416 Obviously, Heyward has been told to RUN!!!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:38 PM (6gk0M)

417 Lindor had some truffle with that hit.

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 09:38 PM (x9oEV)

418 0-2 count to Baez.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:38 PM (6gk0M)

419 Slap - Rev says he hasn't seen that yet either

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:38 PM (bpfzP)

420 oh good grief. another strikeout.

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:39 PM (3UnZB)

421 FUI

formatting under the influence

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:39 PM (zu88C)

422 Kluber deals.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 09:39 PM (i6jxX)

423 Just curious, who is the catcher for the Indians throwing to after the last strike out of the inning. He did it to end the third and the fourth, I'm just not sure who it is.

Posted by: tunakermit at October 29, 2016 09:39 PM (Plfqh)

424 Jeez, why'd you swing at that?

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:39 PM (P8951)

425 85 mph slurve allows Baez to do what he does...

...swing at almost everything.

We are through the Fourth.

3-1 Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:39 PM (6gk0M)

426 Baez swings at every piece of crap within 5 feet.

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 09:40 PM (Km97Y)

427 Just five feet?

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:40 PM (XNnT+)

428
417
Up your butt Jobu!
===="Juuuussst a bit outside"

Posted by: Mortimer, deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:37 PM (zu88C)

"Check"

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 29, 2016 09:41 PM (LuZz8)

429 How anyone in the military can stump for Hillbitch is beyond me. She hates yooooo.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 09:41 PM (i6jxX)

430
Do you tip Jap Beer Girls or is that bad form there?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 09:42 PM (ODxAs)

431 btw, in what universe was that zot to the SS a HOT?!

Posted by: huh? at October 29, 2016 09:42 PM (VdAxP)

432 "Slap - Rev says he hasn't seen that yet either."
-Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:38 PM (bpfzP)

He will be pulled sooner, rather than later, then.

If he makes it through six innings, I'd be really, really surprised to see him in the seventh.

We may not even see him next inning.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:42 PM (6gk0M)

433 But that ball field's our reminder, of something great about this land
Anyone can be a hero, 'cause it's the heart that makes the man
On Junior's Field

Posted by: teej at October 29, 2016 09:42 PM (HWisp)

434 Heyward is 2/2 off Kluber... lol. Talk about oddities.

Yeah they must have crunched a bunch of numbers and figured out he matches up well with Kluber.

Just annoys me that nobody throws a curveball any more. They THROW one, its just always called something else.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 09:43 PM (39g3+)

435 Do you tip Jap Beer Girls or is that bad form there?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk

Just the tip.

Posted by: Sterling Archer at October 29, 2016 09:43 PM (cl6CE)

436 430 417 Up your butt Jobu!
===="Juuuussst a bit outside"

Jobu the Butt?

Wasn't he in the last Star Wars movie?
"The Force Out Awakens"?

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:43 PM (3UnZB)

437 Lackey with a nice strikeout on a curve versus an AL pitcher.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:43 PM (6gk0M)

438 Rajai Davis ground out to short, Two Down, Top 5th.

...Kipnis at-bat.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:44 PM (6gk0M)

439 Ten year anniversary of Waino's curveball against Beltran in game seven of the NLCS. Good times.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:44 PM (XNnT+)

440 okay let's get some runs

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:45 PM (bpfzP)

441 Time for the Cubs to awaken!

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:45 PM (3UnZB)

442 ...another ground ball to short.

Lackey on a 1-2-3 inning with an efficient number of pitches.

End of Inning.

3-1 Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:45 PM (6gk0M)

443 Quick inning for Lackey.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:45 PM (P8951)

444 Great inning. New pitcher next inning, take the chance to score. Meanwhile, Wisconsin over Nebraska 17 to 14 in the fourth quarter

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 09:47 PM (Km97Y)

445 Gotta be his last though, Lackey is up to bat and he's been rocky.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 09:47 PM (39g3+)

446 Lackey, Fowler and Bryant due for the Cubs in the Bottom 5th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:47 PM (6gk0M)

447 I'd love to comment on these Vegas political commercials, but that is for another thread.

Time for the Cubbies to hit the ball where they ain't!

Posted by: Deporable Ian Galt at October 29, 2016 09:47 PM (3UnZB)

448 Lackey out, Coghlan on.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:47 PM (6gk0M)

449 Kluber still on the mound for Cleveland. 66 pitches.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:48 PM (6gk0M)

450 2-1 to Chris Coghlan, Bottom 5th.

Fly ball to Left-Center...

*whew*

R. Davis cuts in front of Naquin to make the first out.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:49 PM (6gk0M)

451 Wrigley Wind kills a Bleacher Shot from Dexter Fowler.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:50 PM (6gk0M)

452
What's everyone eating while watching this game?

Wings?
Beer?
Hard alcohol? Of course.
Doritos?
Hot dogs?
Chicken Vindaloo?

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:50 PM (hS3+Z)

453 DAng it, that's the third long hit kept from going out by the wind

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 09:51 PM (Km97Y)

454 URL got messed up Try this instead.

http://tinyurl.com/hnm6qn6

Posted by: AshevilleRobert at October 29, 2016 09:37 PM (w+Jhj)

Much better!

Posted by: Country Boy - Deplorable and proud of it at October 29, 2016 09:51 PM (D2vc1)

455 Slap - I'm ignoring the other chatter. Keep it up.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 29, 2016 09:51 PM (HwVbl)

456 1-2-3.
Just like that.

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 09:51 PM (x9oEV)

457 Bryant grounds-out on the first pitch. quickly.

1-2-3.

*wow*

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:51 PM (6gk0M)

458
Not many pitches for Kluber there, but they are starting to hit him, just need to hit em where they ain't.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 09:51 PM (ODxAs)

459
I know what you're all eating!

You've dipped into the Halloween stash you're supposed to give to the kiddies on Monday!

So you'll have to go out tomorrow and get more. Probably at CVS.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:51 PM (hS3+Z)

460
I'll bet my left nut someone here is eating a Snickers mini right now.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:52 PM (hS3+Z)

461 i was going to bring up the 1975 world series, the best w.s. i've seen.

but you guys brought up japanese beer girls, which i've never heard of, and well, that's why i come to this site!

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 09:52 PM (WTSFk)

462 What's everyone eating while watching this game?
Posted by: Soothsayer

I just finished a London Broil and a tall glass of red.

Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:52 PM (cl6CE)

463 Plugs is like a younger version of Charlie Steiner--only twice as bad.

Posted by: M Scott Eiland at October 29, 2016 09:52 PM (6QoQD)

464 72 pitches for Kluber.

I'd think about pulling him, but I'm not Terry "Magical Guy What Does Bullpen Things" Francona.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:53 PM (6gk0M)

465
Nothing says baseball like london broil and wine...

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:53 PM (hS3+Z)

466 ... always learning something new!

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 09:53 PM (WTSFk)

467 This Stand Up To Cancer annoys me and I lost my mom to cancer. yeah cancer sucks and we all hate it.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:54 PM (P8951)

468 LOL, bitches...

Posted by: The Goat at October 29, 2016 09:54 PM (Tn/QF)

469 What a downer. They have to bring up cancer.
As if the Cubs losing isn't bad enough

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 09:54 PM (6IPEM)

470 Nothing says baseball like london broil and wine...
Posted by: Soothsayer

It's a Spanish red too. Gotta preserve my Gainz bro.

Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:56 PM (cl6CE)

471 Meaningless gestures that give people the feeling that they've done something when they haven't done anything. Go - give - help. Don't hold a sign. Don't.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 09:56 PM (bpfzP)

472 Stand Up For Cancer, or Something Symbolic.

Don't actually take any action and volunteer to make people laugh at your local cancer ward.

Don't mow lawns or cook dinners for Families.

Write something on a placard and stand around, scowling at those who don't write anything on Sacred Placards and stand, Defiantly against rogue cells.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:56 PM (6gk0M)

473 leinies beer and pretzels.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 09:56 PM (P8951)

474 464
I just finished a London Broil and a tall glass of red.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:52 PM (cl6CE)

Well? Ketchup or mustard?

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:56 PM (sdi6R)

475 It isn't that they're losing...

It's that Kluber threw just four pitches in the 5th. Four.

Moises Alou would be so proud...

Posted by: My Sharia Moor at October 29, 2016 09:57 PM (Tn/QF)

476 Top 6th, Montgomery on for the Cubs.

2-1 count to Francisco Lindor.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:57 PM (6gk0M)

477 Full count to the second-year shortstop...

*appeal*

...no swing.

Lindor walks to start the Sixth.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:58 PM (6gk0M)

478 Well? Ketchup or mustard?
Posted by: rickl the deplorable

Fancy sauce.

Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:59 PM (cl6CE)

479 (LHP) Montgomery has been excellent through NINE appearances this Post Season.

1-0 count to Carlos Santana.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:59 PM (6gk0M)

480 Corporate branded charity. Always inspiring.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 09:59 PM (XNnT+)

481 2-0, in tight to Santana.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 09:59 PM (6gk0M)

482
Trivia: Who's the beloved Cub who went to play for the Diamondbacks?

(Disclaimer: I might be totally wrong about this and not even know what I'm talking about. Plus, I don't even know the answer, or remember the player. But that's how I roll. His name will come to me...eventually.)

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 09:59 PM (hS3+Z)

483 I just dozed off for a couple innings. I'm pretty exhausted after a grueling day of yard work.

Once again I didn't get dinner started before the game, so it's going to be frozen pizza or canned something-or-other again.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 29, 2016 10:00 PM (sdi6R)

484 Good God

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:00 PM (6IPEM)

485 Up The Middle, Glove BLOWN OFF! Rolled and recovered, wide to first, Rizzo can't get the tag in as Santana DiVES back

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:00 PM (6gk0M)

486 Is it time for me yet?

Posted by: Done at October 29, 2016 10:01 PM (VjZ79)

487 Dp

Posted by: the littl shyning man at October 29, 2016 10:01 PM (U6f54)

488 That was odd and I still don't understand it.

Double-Play ball NOT a Double-play!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:01 PM (6gk0M)

489 rivia: Who's the beloved Cub who went to play for the Diamondbacks?
========================

Mark Grace. Gracie.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:02 PM (bpfzP)

490 no double play...?

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 10:02 PM (WTSFk)

491 Maddon's glasses aren't big enough.

He should go full Carey.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:02 PM (XNnT+)

492 One down, runners at the corners, Lonnie Chisenhall at the plate for Cleveland.

Lefty-Lefty matchup.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:02 PM (6gk0M)

493 Congratulations Cleveland. Geesh.
What am I watching?

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:02 PM (6IPEM)

494 *Caray

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:02 PM (XNnT+)

495
Mark Grace.

that's him!

It was like Ray Borque leaving the Bruins for the Colorado Avalanche.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 10:03 PM (hS3+Z)

496 Was that a SQUEEZE-PLAY?

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:03 PM (6gk0M)

497 Just switched over to the news for a 10 o'clock update. Toxicology on Jose Fernandez. 2X the limit on alcohol, traces of cocaine. Not surprised, but it still sucked to hear.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:03 PM (qJhUV)

498 Slap, he just ran like hell and beat the throw to 1st

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 10:03 PM (P8951)

499 Defensive miscues very costly

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:03 PM (Km97Y)

500 Contreras just made a Glove-Save and a beauty.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:03 PM (6gk0M)

501 Dayum

Posted by: the littl shyning man at October 29, 2016 10:04 PM (U6f54)

502 Mark Grace?

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 10:04 PM (x9oEV)

503 What's everyone eating while watching this game?
Posted by: Soothsayer
I just finished a London Broil and a tall glass of red.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 29, 2016 09:52 PM

Very similar, sirloin filet and bottle of my fave chaep Merlot.

Posted by: Farmer at October 29, 2016 10:04 PM (o/90i)

504 4-1 Indians

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:04 PM (qJhUV)

505 Gee! Sure glad they brought up the cancer stuff to educate dumb old me. Didn't realize cancer was a problem. Now I can be concerned.

/snark

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 10:04 PM (V+03K)

506 Lindor scores on a Sac-Fly to center by Chisenhall.

4-1 Cleveland, two down, Top 6th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:04 PM (6gk0M)

507 well then

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:04 PM (bpfzP)

508 i think he was out

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 10:04 PM (WTSFk)

509 apologies but..

CNN reporting
Turkey: US orders Istanbul consulate staff families to leave

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 29, 2016 10:04 PM (Z2r3C)

510 Leftover Chinese from last night.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:05 PM (qJhUV)

511 Ramirez is still on first, 22 SB during the season.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:05 PM (6gk0M)

512 This hurts

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:05 PM (6IPEM)

513 Montgomery's pick-off throw looked like scrambled scrotem.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:05 PM (6gk0M)

514 3-0 count to the Indians catcher Perez.

*sad*

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:06 PM (6gk0M)

515 Contreras (sp?) is an impressive young catcher. His quickness reminds me of Pudge Rodrigues.

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 10:06 PM (V+03K)

516 First bad bet I've made this year. I'll owe my brother in Cleveland money after this is all over

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:06 PM (6IPEM)

517 OK. Late with the Mark Grace. That's what I get for walking away to get ice cream.

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 10:06 PM (x9oEV)

518 T-Mobile CEO with the pink 69 jersey.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:06 PM (XNnT+)

519 Perez walks and Contreras visits the mound to make sure that Montgomery wasn't replaced by Aliens and/or Folger's Crystals.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:07 PM (6gk0M)

520 I'm going to enjoy the rest of the Series. Come what may. Never thought we'd get this far in my lifetime. So, enjoy.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:07 PM (bpfzP)

521 Gee! Sure glad they brought up the cancer stuff to educate dumb old me. Didn't realize cancer was a problem. Now I can be concerned.

/snark
Posted by: JTB

What is this Can sir (did I say that right?) of which you speak?

Posted by: Someone whose awareness needs to be raised at October 29, 2016 10:07 PM (cl6CE)

522 One of my favorite games ever was Pudge Rodriguez catching Justin Verlander's no-hitter. Pure poetry

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:08 PM (Km97Y)

523 L, Elle - would your brother hold you to a bet?

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:08 PM (bpfzP)

524 Go Tribe.

Cleveland winning two professional sports titles in one year. We are definitely living in the end times.

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 10:08 PM (IKsp1)

525 This is brutal.. Cleveland has our Cubbies out-classed at every turn. ugh

Posted by: Chi-town Jerry at October 29, 2016 10:08 PM (UpGcq)

526 Justin Grimm has been summoned from the Cubs bullpen.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:09 PM (6gk0M)

527
We'll have a whole generation of dumb kids who will believe that "awareness," like magic, can cure cancer.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 10:09 PM (hS3+Z)

528 Brandon Guyer in for Tyler Naquin.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:10 PM (6gk0M)

529 Cleveland winning two professional sports titles in one year.

And Trump was nominated in Cleveland.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 10:10 PM (ODxAs)

530 First pitch... *called* a strike.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:10 PM (6gk0M)

531 Wait, what's this thing called cancer? I've never heard of such a thing!

Yes, this is sarcasm. I've had more than my share of family and friends lost to it. Don't need a fucking pink wristband to remind me.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 10:11 PM (kTF2Z)

532 ...and a dandy of a curveball.

0-2, two on 1st and 2nd, two out.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:11 PM (6gk0M)

533
Things looking Grimm for Cubs.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 10:11 PM (ODxAs)

534 Three's a crowd, so we'll just sit the championship train out.

Posted by: Cleveland Browns at October 29, 2016 10:11 PM (x9oEV)

535 Foul ball on a....

...foul ball.

Count remains 0-2

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:12 PM (6gk0M)

536 Sit Down, Guyer.

Middle Six, 4-1, Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:12 PM (6gk0M)

537 Okay our turn now

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:12 PM (bpfzP)

538 And we're LONG gone, so forget about the Stanley Cup

Posted by: Cleveland Barons at October 29, 2016 10:13 PM (qJhUV)

539 earl weaver was asked the secret of his successful oriole teams.

"the 3 run homer"

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 10:13 PM (WTSFk)

540 Hmm. Was that a mercy called strike on the check swing?

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 10:13 PM (x9oEV)

541 Wait, Cleveland has an NFL team?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 10:14 PM (kTF2Z)

542 Grammie, ha,
No, he wouldn't make me pay up bc super nice guy.
I'll do it anyway just to make him feel sorry for me.
I sort of win that way.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:14 PM (6IPEM)

543 Wisconsin and Nebraska going to overtime.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 10:15 PM (kTF2Z)

544 I'll do it anyway just to make him feel sorry for me.

I sort of win that way.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:14 PM (6IPEM)
==================================

Good strategy

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:15 PM (bpfzP)

545 Look at what I know...

Kluber is back out there.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:15 PM (6gk0M)

546 Wut??

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:16 PM (6IPEM)

547 Rizzo hammered a ball into the wind to left and just missed a Home Run.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:16 PM (6gk0M)

548 assuming a homer there cost him a base.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 10:16 PM (ODxAs)

549 Hi Cleveland.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:17 PM (6IPEM)

550 526 Go Tribe.

Cleveland winning two professional sports titles in one year. We are definitely living in the end times.
Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 10:08 PM (IKsp1)

The UFC Heavyweight champion is from Cleveland and he started it, then the Monsters (AAA Hockey) and then the Cavs

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at October 29, 2016 10:17 PM (dKiJG)

551 I should have said...

Look at what I "know".

-or-

Look at why I'm not Terry Francona.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:17 PM (6gk0M)

552 assuming a homer there cost him a base.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
--------

Yeah. Stood around at the plate admiring his handiwork.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 29, 2016 10:17 PM (HwVbl)

553 Come on Ben, pretty wife needs new shoes

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:18 PM (Km97Y)

554 Nobody out, Bottom 6th, Rizzo on 2nd

Zobrist batting.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:18 PM (6gk0M)

555 Shallow hit to left and Zobrist is retired.

One down, Bottom 6th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:19 PM (6gk0M)

556 Thanks, Slapweasel. I appreciate your play to play since I'm not watching the game.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 29, 2016 10:20 PM (u82oZ)

557 Bob Hope would be proud, He Owned the Indians for a time.

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at October 29, 2016 10:20 PM (dKiJG)

558 Curve, and a dandy.

0-1 to Contreras.

0-2 with another Hook to Contreras.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:20 PM (6gk0M)

559 Triples-up on a curve way down-and-away.

Two outs, Bottom 6th. Rizzo at 2nd.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:21 PM (6gk0M)

560 Down and away. Down and away. Down and away.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:21 PM (XNnT+)

561 Man, he looked bad there.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:21 PM (qJhUV)

562 *shakes his head*

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:21 PM (XNnT+)

563 They do not look like a team that won 103 games.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:21 PM (bpfzP)

564
Is it a good novel?

Deplorable Ian Galt, I do not know personally. Most reviews say it (The Natural) is good.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 10:21 PM (fOgSR)

565 Jeez, what are the Cubs swinging at? Desperation swings.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 10:21 PM (P8951)

566 Addison Russell bating, ball one.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:21 PM (6gk0M)

567 Desperation batting is an ugly sight. Still plenty of time guys, stop panicking

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:22 PM (Km97Y)

568 Well... that was quick.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 29, 2016 10:22 PM (HwVbl)

569 1-0, dribble to third and Ramirez throws out Russell for the third out.

End 6th. 4-1 Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:22 PM (6gk0M)

570 I think we see Miller in the seventh

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:23 PM (qJhUV)

571 Hah Donna, jinx on same thought

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:23 PM (Km97Y)

572 81 pitches for Kluber. He was taken-out after 88 in Game 1.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:23 PM (6gk0M)

573 Jesus Christ there's less talking on the O'Reilly Factor. And it isn't just Joe Buck.

These announcers just need to shut the fuck up. Sometimes there really isn't anything important to say.

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 10:24 PM (IKsp1)

574 Great White Father Bob Hope enslaved my people heap long time.

Posted by: Fauxcahontas Warren at October 29, 2016 10:24 PM (x9oEV)

575 Cleveland pitching did this to Boston in a sweep and Toronto in a 4-1 Series.

The two Best offenses were stymied by Cleveland pitching.

Cleveland trying to take a commanding 3 Games to 1 lead in the World Series...

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:25 PM (6gk0M)

576 I think we see Miller in the 7th.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 10:26 PM (FQKBL)

577 Crisp, Davis and Kipnis due-up for Cleveland.

0-2 from Grimm to Crisp.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:26 PM (6gk0M)

578 Wisconsin wins in overtime 23 to 17

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:26 PM (Km97Y)

579 1-2 count, Top 7th.

...fouled straight-back, we'll do it again at 1-2

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:27 PM (6gk0M)

580 Hah. Should have signed my post Amy Schumer.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 10:27 PM (FQKBL)

581 2-2 count on a check-swing.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:27 PM (6gk0M)

582 We'll do it again, fouled back.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:27 PM (6gk0M)

583 Fun fact: Coco's real first name? Covelli.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:28 PM (qJhUV)

584 3-2 on an outside fastball. Full count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:28 PM (6gk0M)

585 @575: "These announcers just need to shut the fuck up. Sometimes there really isn't anything important to say."

It's a FOX thing. Their producers have been pushing the "always talking" thing for years even when McCraver was around. Individual talking heads have very little discretion including Buck.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:28 PM (XNnT+)

586 Line drive to center and Fowler can't make the grab. Crisp hustles to second.

Runner on second, nobody out for Cleveland, Top 7th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:29 PM (6gk0M)

587 Breakfast cereal hits hustle double.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 10:29 PM (P8951)

588 Did I say that I hate this game yet?
Bc I hate this game

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:29 PM (6IPEM)

589 Two games at home and you score one run?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 10:29 PM (kTF2Z)

590 Ball to the Backstop!

Crisp at third, nobody out.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:30 PM (6gk0M)

591 Cuckoo for Coco Crisp.

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 10:30 PM (x9oEV)

592 New bucket of popcorn for the last innings

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:30 PM (39g3+)

593 And that's why batters wear those guards.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:31 PM (XNnT+)

594 Hit by pitch.

The Cubs are coming unwound.

Grimm isn't what he was throughout the series.

Travis Wood called from the bullpen.

*timeout for pressure release*

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:31 PM (6gk0M)

595 Who names their kid Beowulf? Stupid commercial

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:31 PM (Km97Y)

596 I'm beginning to understand what Smoltz means by a "game plan" for pitching, he keeps talking about it but its starting to make sense

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:32 PM (39g3+)

597
We'll have a whole generation of dumb kids who will believe that "awareness," like magic, can cure cancer.

They also believe "making a difference" is sufficient.

Hitler made a difference. How did that work out for everybody?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 10:32 PM (fOgSR)

598 Smoltz is brilliant.

...always has been.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:33 PM (6gk0M)

599 The two Best offenses were stymied by Cleveland pitching.

I agree, you have to respect Cleveland's pitching, its amazing. They are just dominant.

Grimm looks shaken, he has been so good all year, but this game, the Cubs finally don't look confident

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:33 PM (39g3+)

600 Smoltz is brilliant.

...always has been.

Well, other than that time he ironed his chest.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:34 PM (39g3+)

601 OK, It's not looking good for the Cubs...

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 10:34 PM (P8951)

602 Infield in, runners at the corners. Travis Wood on, Kipnis at the plate.

1-1 count, fouled back by Kipnis.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:34 PM (6gk0M)

603 Cmon, Cubs, hurt me more

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:34 PM (6IPEM)

604
Didn't Kipnis star in the Hunger Games?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 10:34 PM (ODxAs)

605 Down low, 2-1. 88 mph slider.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:34 PM (6gk0M)

606 Smoltz has given back quite a lot in the town where he grew up. MUCH more than Magic Johnson from the same area.

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:34 PM (Km97Y)

607 Scary thing is two of our five starting pitchers have veen out of post season play.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 10:35 PM (FQKBL)

608 3-1 to Kipnis... "command issues" for the Chicago bullpen.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:35 PM (6gk0M)

609

New York Times -- Cubs fan, little 8 year old Achmed Ali, told his mother this morning as he was pouring a bowl of cereal, that Terry Francona appeared in his dreams last night and took away his beloved baseball glove.

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 10:35 PM (1RgPf)

610 wow

Posted by: The Duke of Mish at October 29, 2016 10:35 PM (Tyii7)

611 GOODBYE TO DEEP RIGHT!!!

7-1 Indians!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:35 PM (6gk0M)

612 oh no

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:35 PM (bpfzP)

613 Ouch

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 10:35 PM (kTF2Z)

614 Well that should get them heading for the exits.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (qJhUV)

615 Well, there you go...

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (P8951)

616 @605: "Cmon, Cubs, hurt me more"

If you insist.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (XNnT+)

617 And we're done here.

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (x9oEV)

618 Who was just talking about the 3 run homer? Prescient or jinx?

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (Km97Y)

619 Cmon, Cubs, hurt me more <<<<

How's that?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (ODxAs)

620 I wonder if he still brings in Miller?

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (qJhUV)

621 OK, 7-1, this sucks.

Off to watch something else and follow on here.

Posted by: Farmer at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (o/90i)

622 Kipnis is from Chicago. His family and friends are there.

...hating him, accordingly.

No need for Andrew Miller, at this point.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (6gk0M)

623 This game is over.

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (IKsp1)

624 ... and earl weaver was right.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 10:36 PM (WTSFk)

625 I am a lifelong Cubs fan. I've waited my whole life for this and to be honest, these games are so unenjoyable ifd rather just play candy crush on my phone. It is just about what I expected based on a lifetime experience of watching the Cubs. Glad I didn't pay the $3k to watch this garbage in person.

Posted by: Eli Cash at October 29, 2016 10:37 PM (Dc/ui)

626 this is such a familiar feeling that I barely notice it anymore

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:37 PM (bpfzP)

627 Fcking 7-1.
Congratulations Cleveland.
You Win.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:37 PM (6IPEM)

628 Turn out the lights,
The party's over...

Posted by: Don Meredith at October 29, 2016 10:37 PM (kTF2Z)

629 Ouch. Cubs not likely to come back from that.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:38 PM (39g3+)

630 let's do some more bashing

fun it is

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:38 PM (bpfzP)

631 It would be simply cathartic, (at this point), to take a shit on the Browns' practice field.

I invite all of you to do the same.

Nobody needs them.

...nobody

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:38 PM (6gk0M)

632 It's cold. Bears are ready for hibernation. Nothing to see here.

Posted by: Clark, the Cubs pedo bear mascot at October 29, 2016 10:39 PM (x9oEV)

633
Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 10:35 PM (1RgPf)

LOL

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 10:39 PM (fOgSR)

634 Cleveland looks sharp, like they came to win. I don't know what the Cubs came to do.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:39 PM (bpfzP)

635 I blame Bill Murrays stupid Daffy Duck imitation last night.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 10:40 PM (P8951)

636 One out, one-on, 1-2 count to Ramirez.

...struck-out swinging.

Two down, Top 7th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:40 PM (6gk0M)

637 We'll have a whole generation of dumb kids who will believe that "awareness," like magic, can cure cancer.

That "stand up to cancer" thing is idiotic. I'm sorry, cancer is a horrible evil and I wish it was gone, but they make it sound like cancer is a bully that people didn't stand up to, so they died.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:40 PM (39g3+)

638 Two out, rather. ---after that Wood strikeout.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:41 PM (6gk0M)

639 2-2 count to Chisenhall.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:41 PM (6gk0M)

640 "
I'm beginning to understand what Smoltz means by a "game plan" for
pitching, he keeps talking about it but its starting to make sense

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor"

=================

That "Smokin" John Smoltz your speaking of?

That was the last I actively watched baseball. Maddux, Smoltz Glavine. What a trio.

Posted by: AshevilleRobert at October 29, 2016 10:41 PM (w+Jhj)

641
So which pathetic Chicago fan is going to sing "Tale Me Out to the Ball Game" during the stretch?

The bow-tied weasel, George Will?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 10:41 PM (fOgSR)

642 Full Count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:41 PM (6gk0M)

643 I blame Bill Murrays stupid Daffy Duck imitation last night.
Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 10:40 PM (P8951)
*****
Me too. That was so unfunny.
This series sux

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:42 PM (6IPEM)

644 If any team can come back from this deficit against the Indians relief staff, its the Cubbies this year. They have some real power.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:42 PM (39g3+)

645 Wood strikes-out Chisenhall to end this particular inning.

--Vince Vaughn Sings.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:42 PM (6gk0M)

646 Vince Vaughn sucking like Bill Murray

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:43 PM (6IPEM)

647 Vince Vaughn? Why?

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:43 PM (Km97Y)

648
Shut up, Vaughn

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 10:43 PM (fOgSR)

649 Bet Vince is having a lot less fun than he'd like.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 10:43 PM (kTF2Z)

650 So far my formula is working. If I watch on TV, the Tribe loses. Thank you, Hammy.

Posted by: The Duke of Mish at October 29, 2016 10:43 PM (Tyii7)

651 That "Smokin" John Smoltz your speaking of?

Yep, he's color with Buck. Very sharp man, great insights on pitching.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:44 PM (39g3+)

652 Well, this is anticlimactic after that nail-biter last night.

Whoever sings "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" right now is liable to have shoes thrown at him.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 29, 2016 10:44 PM (sdi6R)

653
637 I blame Bill Murrays stupid Daffy Duck imitation last night.

It was freakin' horrid.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 10:44 PM (fOgSR)

654 Man, I like Vince Vaughn but he's no singer.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:44 PM (39g3+)

655 they have a live organist? fantastic!

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 10:44 PM (WTSFk)

656 Agree on the Bill Murray thing. That was really just dumb. Did not appreciate it.

Posted by: Eli Cash at October 29, 2016 10:44 PM (Dc/ui)

657 I am a lifelong Cubs fan. I've waited my whole life for this and to be honest, these games are so unenjoyable ifd rather just play candy crush on my phone. It is just about what I expected based on a lifetime experience of watching the Cubs. Glad I didn't pay the $3k to watch this garbage in person.
Posted by: Eli Cash at October 29, 2016 10:37 PM

Well said Eli. Jules just won't watch the rest this game. Too many times.

Posted by: Farmer at October 29, 2016 10:45 PM (o/90i)

658 637. yup. was going to mention that. the curse of the murray duck.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 29, 2016 10:45 PM (WTSFk)

659 "That "stand up to cancer" thing is idiotic. I'm sorry, cancer is a horrible evil and I wish it was gone, but they make it sound like cancer is a bully that people didn't stand up to, so they died."

Yup.

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 10:46 PM (IKsp1)

660 When do the cameras start panning for the crying Cubs fan, I really hate that crap, then the person gets shamed or made fun of etc. That person didn't ask for it.

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at October 29, 2016 10:46 PM (dKiJG)

661 Vince Vaughn did better than most. Ever see the clip of Mike Ditka doing the 7th inning stretch? Bust a gut laughing. It might be on YouTube.

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:46 PM (bpfzP)

662 Murray was very nervous. Vaughn less so, but he was too.

I wouldn't wanna be a celebrity Cubs fan stuck singing that song during this Series either.

Cut 'em some slack.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:46 PM (XNnT+)

663 It's Miller.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:46 PM (qJhUV)

664 Yeah Murray was... he's usually hilarious and wonderful but that was awful.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 10:47 PM (39g3+)

665 I wonder what Bartman's doing tonight?

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:47 PM (qJhUV)

666 oh no

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:35 PM (bpfzP)

Poor Rev.

Posted by: Country Boy - Deplorable and proud of it at October 29, 2016 10:47 PM (D2vc1)

667 Bang

Time to wake up bats

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 29, 2016 10:47 PM (kTF2Z)

668 @639: "... but they make it sound like cancer is a bully that people didn't stand up to, so they died."

Obviously, our youth should spend less time sitting down, and more time dumping ice buckets on each other.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:48 PM (XNnT+)

669
They should have a Clinton Corruption Awareness thing, because apparently half the nation isn't aware.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 10:48 PM (ODxAs)

670 Why celebrities? How about a random cancer survivor , you know to adhere to tonight's 'theme'

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:48 PM (Km97Y)

671 Joe Buck has a very punchable face and mouth, if that hasn't been stated already.

Posted by: Eli Cash at October 29, 2016 10:48 PM (Dc/ui)

672 Jeesuz, in a hurry to get outta there Cubs? At least take a few pitches.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:49 PM (qJhUV)

673 I was going to feel a little worse for Cubfans, but I LIVE IN THE MOGADISHU OF SPORTS!!!

My Scorched-Earth has gifted me One Cucumber. I am now simply hoping for One Apple.

I wish the same for Cubs fans next year.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:49 PM (6gk0M)

674
The downside of the Tribe winning the WS will be several insufferable Red Sox fans on FB bragging on how Francona developed his winning ways in Bawston.

Now there is a team I despise.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 10:49 PM (fOgSR)

675
Obviously, our youth should spend less time sitting down, and more time dumping ice buckets on each other.

Who needs science when we have Awareness given to us by the Church of Media and Government?!?

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 29, 2016 10:49 PM (1RgPf)

676 8th inning up. The losing will be over soon hopefully

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:50 PM (6IPEM)

677 Christmas shopping commercials already? GFY Best Buy.

Posted by: Eli Cash at October 29, 2016 10:51 PM (Dc/ui)

678 I thought it was supposed to be sung bad because Harry Carey couldn't.

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at October 29, 2016 10:51 PM (dKiJG)

679 okay. That's it for me. Early to church in the morning. It'll be way more exciting than this game. Reformation Sunday - woohoooo !

(don't ask me. I'm non-denom. These Lutherans have their own mysterious ways)

Night all

Posted by: grammie winger -The Cubs are starting to suck again at October 29, 2016 10:51 PM (bpfzP)

680 Top 8th, Hector Rondon on for CHicago.

0-1 to R. Perez.

1-1 count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:52 PM (6gk0M)

681 night grammie

Posted by: The Duke of Mish at October 29, 2016 10:52 PM (Tyii7)

682 Houston is the singularity of shitty sports teams.

Take Brock Osweiler please...

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 10:52 PM (IKsp1)

683 Strikeout, to start the 8th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:52 PM (6gk0M)

684
FSU has come all the way back and leads Clemson by 1 in the 3rd.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2016 10:53 PM (ODxAs)

685 I thought it was supposed to be sung bad because Harry Carey couldn't.

Carey was usually shitfaced when he sang it.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:53 PM (qJhUV)

686 Broken-bat roller to short, two down.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:53 PM (6gk0M)

687 No grammie, don't go!!!
You're going to leave me with all these heathens?

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:53 PM (6IPEM)

688 G'Night, grammie!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:53 PM (6gk0M)

689 Grammie, in the immortal words of Scarlet Katie O'Hara - "Tomorrow is another day"

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 10:53 PM (Km97Y)

690 Napoli with a Wind-Knocked fly to center for the third out.

Middle Eight.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:54 PM (6gk0M)

691
"You want to force a trip to Cleveland"

Do shut up. Do.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 10:54 PM (fOgSR)

692 @681: "These Lutherans have their own mysterious ways."

Mysterious or not, there's no excuse for hotdish potlucks.

Better luck tomorrow night, grammie.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:54 PM (XNnT+)

693 Considering how the Sox treated Francona, I'd say he's giving them a big f you.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 10:55 PM (P8951)

694
ONT up

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Deplorable Cycling Stars (TM) at October 29, 2016 10:56 PM (fOgSR)

695 I feel bad that I got my young son all interested in watching the Cubs this season. He is busted up over the Cubs losing at Wrigley. I feel like a self-hating alcoholic who gave his son his first beer and watched him off the wrong path of life.

That's a little dramatic. But this is Really a poor showing and my son is just getting a taste of what the Cubs fans have felt forever. Ah well I guess that's part of rooting for your team, especially when your team is the Cubs.

Posted by: Eli Cash at October 29, 2016 10:56 PM (Dc/ui)

696 679 Christmas shopping commercials already? GFY Best Buy.
Posted by: Eli Cash at October 29, 2016 10:51 PM (Dc/ui)

Christmas shopping commercials before Halloween. A sure sign of a healthy economy.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 29, 2016 10:57 PM (sdi6R)

697 Between Miller and Allen, during the Post Season?

16.9 K/9

...and now Miller is on for some reason.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:57 PM (6gk0M)

698 I remember when Christmas decorations in stores before Thanksgiving was a major scandal.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 10:58 PM (XNnT+)

699 Mysterious or not, there's no excuse for hot dish potlucks.

Wait till you try lutefisk, aka the piece of cod that passeth understanding.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 29, 2016 10:58 PM (3C9q2)

700 Bottom 8th, 2-2 count to Dexter Fowler.

...fouled back.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:58 PM (6gk0M)

701 Who got 700?

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 10:59 PM (6IPEM)

702 Miller out for the 8th too. That's a surprise.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:59 PM (qJhUV)

703 Fouled 3B side.

...still 2-2, Bottom 8th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 10:59 PM (6gk0M)

704 I thought it was supposed to be sung bad because Harry Carey couldn't.

Carey was usually shitfaced when he sang it.
Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 10:53 PM

You misspelled always.

Posted by: Farmer at October 29, 2016 10:59 PM (o/90i)

705 Hey I'll take that. Eff you Miller.

Posted by: Eli Cash at October 29, 2016 11:00 PM (Dc/ui)

706 Fowler on a Solo Blast to Left!!!

Nobody out, Bottom 8th, 7-2 Tribe.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:00 PM (6gk0M)

707 Eli, the Cubs are still playing in the WS. They still won the pennant.

And they'll still be powerhouses next season. Jeez, as a Brewers fan, my sympathy does have its limits.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 11:00 PM (P8951)

708 Finally! The Cubs get a home run. Just need six more solo HRs and this is their game.

Posted by: JTB at October 29, 2016 11:00 PM (V+03K)

709 1-1 count to Bryant.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:01 PM (6gk0M)

710 Cubbies need a rally, instead of swinging at the first pitch thinking they'll be the guy that hits a tater.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 11:01 PM (39g3+)

711 Kipnis throws-out Bryant on a grounder to 2B.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:01 PM (6gk0M)

712 Rizzo to the plate.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:01 PM (6gk0M)

713 Miller not sharp tonight, so far.

Posted by: The Duke of Mish at October 29, 2016 11:01 PM (Tyii7)

714 0-1 from Miller to Rizzo.

Lefty-on-Lefty.

97mph fastball...

0-2.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:02 PM (6gk0M)

715 Bryant has really pooed the bed this series.

Posted by: Eli Cash at October 29, 2016 11:02 PM (Dc/ui)

716 Well one home run, maybe that can help wake the team up.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 11:03 PM (39g3+)

717 ...foul back, still 0-2.

Got him on a big slider... K

Two down.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:03 PM (6gk0M)

718 I think using Andrew Miller in this situation is a bit of a waste.

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 11:03 PM (IKsp1)

719 Well Cubs fans, there's always hope. Trevor Bauer pitches tomorrow night.

Posted by: The Duke of Mish at October 29, 2016 11:03 PM (Tyii7)

720 Ball one to Zobrist.

Strike...

1-1 count

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:03 PM (6gk0M)

721 1-2 count on a foul back.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:04 PM (6gk0M)

722 2-2 to Zobrist from Miller.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:04 PM (6gk0M)

723 K on a slider

We go to the ninth, 7-2 Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:05 PM (6gk0M)

724 Lutefisk is weapons grade punishment for wicked little Lutheran children.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 11:05 PM (XNnT+)

725 I agree, the more the Cubs see Miller, the worse. They need to use this guy more sparingly.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 11:05 PM (39g3+)

726 718 I think using Andrew Miller in this situation is a bit of a waste.
Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 11:03 PM (IKsp1)

You misspelled "overkill".

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 29, 2016 11:06 PM (sdi6R)

727 Miller a waste here?!

Never take your boot off their necks until their dead.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 11:06 PM (XNnT+)

728 I thing that Miller is a "Foot-On-Neck" move with more games left to use other options, including at least two with Andrew Miller.

I didn't like it at first, but I'll agree with it.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:07 PM (6gk0M)

729 Cleveland wins the WS.
Trump Loses.
We all die

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 11:07 PM (6IPEM)

730 Anyone else just see a "Hillary Failed" commercial from Trump on FOX?

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 11:07 PM (XNnT+)

731 Dan Otero starts throwing in the bullpen.

Top of the Cleveland order coming-up in the Ninth.

Ball one to Rajai Davis from Rondon.

1-1 count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:08 PM (6gk0M)

732 Rocket at the RF Zobrist, one out, Top 9th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:08 PM (6gk0M)

733 Yes, I've seen a lot of political commercials tonight.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 11:09 PM (P8951)

734 Pete Rose thinks the Cubbies wil win.
I'm not sure if that's good or bad
Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 07:50 PM (6IPEM)

The Kiss of Death.
Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at October 29, 2016 07:58 PM (dKiJG)

Told you

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at October 29, 2016 11:09 PM (dKiJG)

735 "Miller a waste here?!

Never take your boot off their necks until their dead."

Save him for a close game. You've got a six run lead and only need six outs.

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 11:10 PM (IKsp1)

736 Kipnis at bat, 1-0 count.

Seven runs on eight hits for Cle.

Two runs on six hits for Chi.

-Base hit for Kipnis.

-Base hit for Lindor.

Two on, one out, Top 9th.

7-2 Cleveland.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:10 PM (6gk0M)

737 Bah.

Posted by: the goat at October 29, 2016 11:10 PM (6FqZa)

738 Too bad Kipnis probably won't get a chance to hit for the cycle.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 11:11 PM (FQKBL)

739 0-2 count against Martinez.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:11 PM (6gk0M)

740 Kipnis is from Northbrook, IL and grew up a Cubs fan. I am wondering if his old friends and neighbors are sitting there hating him.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 11:11 PM (P8951)

741 Strike three called, Michael Martinez down looking.

Two down, Kipnis at second, Lindor at first.

...called strike to Ramirez.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:12 PM (6gk0M)

742 Patrick in Ohio Wins!!!
Woo Hoo!!

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 11:12 PM (6IPEM)

743 1-1... Contreras is excellent blocking pitches behind the plate.

Three out.

Contreras, Russell and Heyward due up for Chicago in the Bottom of the 9th.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:14 PM (6gk0M)

744 Ohhhh goody WarGames is on...

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 11:15 PM (IKsp1)

745 *tap-tap-tap*

I think I'm broadcasting to die-hards, at this point.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:15 PM (6gk0M)

746 Don't disrespect a goat and his Greek.

Game 4, 1945 World Series.

Curse renewed.

Posted by: Murphy at October 29, 2016 11:16 PM (mL2BD)

747 Otero, first-pitch strike against Contreras.

0-2 count.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:16 PM (6gk0M)

748 Bouncer to Kipnis, who throws-our Contreras.

One down, Bottom Nine.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:17 PM (6gk0M)

749 First-Pitch strike to A. Russell.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:17 PM (6gk0M)

750 I'm still here. Bc I like losing.
Did everyone else go to the ONT?

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 11:18 PM (6IPEM)

751 I'm still here too.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 11:18 PM (P8951)

752 I don't know where anyone has gone.

1-2 count to Russell.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:18 PM (6gk0M)

753 I'm still here.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:19 PM (6gk0M)

754 Swing at balls and watch strikes go by. Like buy high, sell low in the stock market.

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 11:19 PM (Km97Y)

755 1-2 count, still after Russell fouls-off two-in-a-row.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:19 PM (6gk0M)

756 Even if the Cubs lose this series, they made it back for the first time in 70 years and have great young talent, they can be back next year. Just ask Kansas City

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 11:20 PM (39g3+)

757 A long single for Russell, as Guyer makes a nice play to hold the Cubs hitter to a single base.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:20 PM (6gk0M)

758 I"m still here!

Posted by: TAMMY AL THOR at October 29, 2016 11:21 PM (znkWW)

759 A flare...

...could have been trouble.

Two down on a nice running catch by F. Lindor.

Two down, runner at first, Bottom Nine.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:21 PM (6gk0M)

760 Just heard there are about 30,000 fans at Jacobs Field watching the game.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at October 29, 2016 11:22 PM (FQKBL)

761 1-2 to Baez, Bottom Ninth.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:22 PM (6gk0M)

762 Even if the Cubs lose this series, they made it back for the first time in 70 years and have great young talent, they can be back next year. Just ask Kansas City
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 11:20
****
Thanks Pollyanna.

JK

I hate baseball.
I love baseball

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 11:22 PM (6IPEM)

763 *BALLGAME!*

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:22 PM (6gk0M)

764 Le Sigh.

Might be time to lose the all-caps.

Posted by: TAMMY AL THOR at October 29, 2016 11:23 PM (znkWW)

765 Congrats to Tribe fans. Condolences to Cubs fans.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 11:23 PM (P8951)

766 Well, I enjoyed y'all's company, and thank you, Slap. Until tomorrow

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 11:23 PM (Km97Y)

767 Thank God. It's over.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 11:23 PM (6IPEM)

768 Jason Kipnis' Three-Run shot in the seventh was the end of it.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:24 PM (6gk0M)

769 You're Welcome to anyone who followed my "loose" Play-by-Play.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:24 PM (6gk0M)

770 Indians in command. But you still have to win that 4th one. and that's the toughest one to get.

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 11:25 PM (qJhUV)

771 11-1, that some World Series record

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 11:25 PM (39g3+)

772 Also thanks to BC for the thread.

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 29, 2016 11:25 PM (Km97Y)

773 Great job Slaps!

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 29, 2016 11:26 PM (39g3+)

774 I don't mind typing a bunch because I love you guys.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:26 PM (6gk0M)

775 Thanks, Slap

Posted by: tu3031 at October 29, 2016 11:26 PM (qJhUV)

776 L'Elle, he's right though.

The Royals seemed like the Team of Destiny in 2014- until theGiants beat them. But they took it the next year.

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 11:26 PM (P8951)

777 ...and of course a Big Thanks to B. Cochran!!!!

Dude Loves Baseball!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:27 PM (6gk0M)

778 Thanks Slap!

Posted by: Donna&&&&V.(brandishing ampersands) at October 29, 2016 11:27 PM (P8951)

779 Not as much as we love you, Slap! Thanks so much!

Posted by: TAMMY AL THOR at October 29, 2016 11:27 PM (znkWW)

780 You are absolutely, 100% welcome,tu3031.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:28 PM (6gk0M)

781 *applauds Slapweasel*

Posted by: Walter Freeman at October 29, 2016 11:28 PM (XNnT+)

782 Have officially lost the caps.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at October 29, 2016 11:29 PM (znkWW)

783 Every one of you are welcome. I like doing it and believe it or not, I enjoy doing it even more for The Horde!!!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:29 PM (6gk0M)

784 Three years ago, I was typing and nobody responded for over an hour...LOL.

I'm a geek, anyway!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:30 PM (6gk0M)

785 To punish myself more, I'm listening to the after game report

Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 11:31 PM (6IPEM)

786 "To punish myself more, I'm listening to the after game report."
-Posted by: L, Elle at October 29, 2016 11:31 PM (6IPEM)

I do that, (for statistical purposes), but there is no need for you to do that. Hie thee to the ONT for fun and frivolity!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:33 PM (6gk0M)

787 ...and decompression, Ma'am.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:35 PM (6gk0M)

788 I do it 'cause The Void draws nigh, and I need to gorge on every last drop of baseball

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at October 29, 2016 11:36 PM (znkWW)

789 "I do it 'cause The Void draws nigh, and I need to gorge on every last drop of baseball."
-Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at October 29, 2016 11:36 PM (znkWW)

*HAH!*

*pushes a coffee-stir/straw through the USB port, so as to suck All of the Baseball out of the Corners*

LMAO!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:38 PM (6gk0M)

790 Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:38 PM (6gk0M)

LOL! Dontcha sorta feel that way, though?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at October 29, 2016 11:39 PM (znkWW)

791 -Thor Married Miss All-America.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:39 PM (6gk0M)

792 I do, Ma'am. Even when my team isn't in the Post Season. I completely, totally, exactly understand that sentiment.

I yearn for April. I hoist upon my back the jokes about posting "Pitchers and Catchers reporting". I carry the burden with aplomb.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:42 PM (6gk0M)

793 *blushes*

*winks*

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at October 29, 2016 11:42 PM (znkWW)

794 I should have said, "I carry the ridicule with aplomb."

...because fags.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:44 PM (6gk0M)

795 Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:42 PM (6gk0M)

Aplomb and an unmistakable savoir faire, dear one.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at October 29, 2016 11:44 PM (znkWW)

796 Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:42 PM (6gk0M)

LOLOL!!

I think I have shared before how I didn't know fag was a bad word, so I have to be very careful to not say it.

I thought it just meant sorta prissy. I can hear my grandma now (she also didn't realize it was not a nice thing to say)

"He's a nice boy, just a little faggoty is all"

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at October 29, 2016 11:47 PM (znkWW)

797 *HAH!*

*High-Five*

That was one of the first "controversial" things I said when I was "Meeking My Way" into The Horde.

By May, I couldn't take it anymore.

"You're Americans?!?", I blared. I thought I was in love with Vendette after she answered me. I knew I was in love with Vendette after she posted links that even I didn't have.

--"Wait until the Post-Season", others said. I almost quit this site after those tepid responses.

I Bleed Baseball. Not just Cleveland Indians, not just American League...

...baseball.

...period.

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:49 PM (6gk0M)

798 Hey Slap, thanks for the PBP - AGAIN.

Had to miss the game, but your reporting just made my night!

GO TRIBE!

Posted by: Browndog at October 29, 2016 11:50 PM (ccfl2)

799 Love you, Brother. Go Tribe, Browndog!!!

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 29, 2016 11:52 PM (6gk0M)

800 I Bleed Baseball. Not just Cleveland Indians, not just American League...

...baseball.

...period.

And the people shouted "AMEN!"

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at October 29, 2016 11:57 PM (znkWW)

801 Man I hope Florida State can pull this off against Clemson.

Posted by: Ernie McCracken at October 29, 2016 11:57 PM (IKsp1)

802 *removes hat in deference to the Amen declaration*

Posted by: Slapweasel, (Deplorable1), (T) at October 30, 2016 12:01 AM (6gk0M)

803

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at October 30, 2016 04:31 AM (mpXpK)

804 In 1935, the Cubs lost when Stan Hack tripled to lead off the 9th, with a tie score. Strikeout - Ground out - Fly to Left.

I guess triples don't work for the Cubs.

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805
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