Playoff talk

[JoeTait75]

I just can't stand it when anyone and everyone goes to ridiculous lengths to cheer for a team, generally from large markets. The Cubs are likeable enough, but this buzz reminds me too much of the love the Warriors and Seacucks receive; good for their large fanbases but annoying for the rest of us.

I kind of have mixed feelings when it comes to Cubs fans. On one hand it is annoying how much attention they get and how many celebrity fans they have- almost like the Red Sox of the Midwest. On the other hand there a ton of dyed-in-the-wool Cubs fans that stick with their team through thick and thin. Those people deserve respect. And I've been to Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville with Tribe gear and was treated great. The "Curse" talk always annoyed me, maybe because I've had to hear that crap as a Cleveland fan. That's one thing I'll always give White Sox fans credit for- they went 88 years without winning a World Series but you never heard any "Curse" talk out of them.

Anyway, if they win I won't begrudge them. They'll deserve their day in the sun. Hopefully that day will be in another year, though.

[AlexJones]

If Tribe lose gm1 they might as well waive the white flag. Bauer game 2 and Tomlin game 3? Christ

Can't afford to lose any Kluber/Salazar start

[txstr1986]

It would be cool to see the Indians pull this out after all of the injuries to their rotation, and Mike Napoli is my favorite ex-Ranger. Also, it feels like the Cubs have been crowned since April. Not that I have anything against them, it's just been Cubs, Cubs, Cubs all season long.

[lefty20]

It would be cool to see the Indians pull this out after all of the injuries to their rotation, and Mike Napoli is my favorite ex-Ranger. Also, it feels like the Cubs have been crowned since April. Not that I have anything against them, it's just been Cubs, Cubs, Cubs all season long.

That kinda makes it even more impressive that they've made it this far with relative ease. We've seen the anointed teams fall flat on their faces many times in baseball, the Nationals in particular have made a habit of this.

[Robz4000]

:bang fuck Joe Buck :bang

[lefty20]

He painted Dex but the strike call on KB was :depressed

[Clipper Nation]

Kluber :worthy:

[Clipper Nation]

Winscisco Ringdor!!!

[Clipper Nation]

Lester going all David Price out there.

[Robz4000]

Perfect bunt

[resistanze]

:lol Lester

[Robz4000]

:lol Lester melting down already

[lefty20]

2 run deceit ain't no thing. We got this, easy.

[lefty20]

iirc Lester is 3-0 in the WS with a sub 2 ERA. How exactly is that like Price?

[lefty20]

Doing a whole lot of window shopping there. Hopefully they'll decide to buy something soon.

[Clipper Nation]

2 outs... time for Lester to dribble shit down his leg again.

[Clipper Nation]

Kluber: first pitcher to EVER get 8 strikeouts in the first three innings of the World Series.

[Robz4000]

Kluber: first pitcher to EVER get 8 strikeouts in the first three innings of the World Series.

Dude is having a ridiculous postseason; MadBum-tier stuff.

[Clipper Nation]

Holy fuck, Lester. Even scrub pitchers can throw to first.

[Robz4000]

:lmao what the fuck Lester?!

[Robz4000]

Didn't tag him

[lefty20]

Can't even beat Grandpa Rossy's throw :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Can't even beat Grandpa Rossy's throw :lol
He was safe. The league and umps are just wearing Cubbie blue.

[lefty20]

He was safe. The league and umps are just wearing Cubbie blue.

I guess forearms don't count.

[Clipper Nation]

Dinger!

[lefty20]

0-3 is less than ideal. but we'll get em back of Miller, easy.

[Clipper Nation]

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[Reck]

Cubs are feeling the sting tonight.

[Clipper Nation]

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[lefty20]

Lester misses quality start by a 1 out. Obviously wasn't his usual sharp self but kudos for keeping it together after that disastrous first.

[lefty20]

Tip of the cap to Kluber, made us look foolish all evening. Let's see if Miller can stay hot and follow suit.

[Reck]

:lol

[Fabbs]

Wow ump was gonna call that bases loaded 3-2 a ball on Ross.
Yall think that was a ball?

Cubs blowing chance.

[lefty20]

So hard to lay off that slider, good job by Schwarbs but Addy and Rossy gotta do better.

[Clipper Nation]

Lindor > the entire Cubs franchise.

[Clipper Nation]

Lonnie is Chizzin' on the Cubs, tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao CUBS

[lefty20]

Clearly Indians wanna blow their load even earlier than Dodgers blew theirs. And the Cubs are okay with that.

[Clipper Nation]

Clearly Indians wanna blow their load even earlier than Dodgers blew theirs. And the Cubs are okay with that.

The winner of Game 1 has gone on to win the last six World Series, and 24 of the last 28. Don't think the Indians are "blowing their load," tbh.

[lefty20]

Miller with a fairly high pitch count. Doubt he goes again 2morrow. What say u joe?

[lefty20]

The winner of Game 1 has gone on to win the last six World Series, and 24 of the last 28. Don't think the Indians are "blowing their load," tbh.

I'm afraid all streaks must come to an end. Unless I'm mistaken, 24 outta 28 means 4 teams have already done what the Cubs are about to do.

[midnightpulp]

Great game from the Tribe.

That said, the Cubs won a small battle by forcing Miller to throw 53 pitches. The Cubs have to jump all over Bauer tomorrow. He should be rusty not having thrown a full game in like 3 weeks. Obviously can't let the Indians get to Miller with any kind of lead.

Maddon also made a stupid decision batting Schwarb 5th. Guy hasn't seen major league pitching for months and you slot him in at a clean up spot? The decision was odd especially with the Miller factor. You just knew Kyle was going to get a big AB against Miller at some point, and you'd much rather have the righty Baez in that spot. I know he had a double and a key walk, but during the walk, he looked fooled. Naturally the top of the 8th came down to 2 men on/2 outs/Kyle up to bat in a 3 run game :lol If Maddon moved Baez up, he's up now in that situation and this game might've been different.

Still like the Cubs in the series. Their starting pitching and bats are better. Tribe is fuckin' scrappy, though.

[JoeTait75]

Tribe is fuckin' scrappy, though.

That they are. Very proud of this club. Tribe needed this game and got it. Great night here in Cleveland- our NBA Championship banner goes up across the street, and our baseball team gets its first World Series opening-game win since 1920.

[Clipper Nation]

http://i.imgur.com/LxqigWy.jpg

[midnightpulp]

That they are. Very proud of this club. Tribe needed this game and got it. Great night here in Cleveland- our NBA Championship banner goes up across the street, and our baseball team gets its first World Series opening-game win since 1920.

Kluber was incredible.

Unlike the other CK, he HIT his key spots and had his wipe out pitches working all night.

The movement he gets :wow

[JoeTait75]

Kluber was incredible.

Unlike the other CK, he HIT his key spots and had his wipe out pitches working all night.

The movement he gets :wow

In the weeks after the AS break when the Indians were struggling a bit- particularly their other starters- and trying to hold off the Tigers and Royals in the AL Central, Kluber gave them one money performance after another and more than anyone else kept them on track. He is the definition of an ace, the definition of a stopper. This is the type of outing we've come to expect from him.

[lefty20]

Spurs and Cubs need to find a balanced way to share the good mojo, tbh.

[Robz4000]

Went about how I expected. If the Injyuns lose game 2 tomorrow they could be in trouble though; winning at Wrigley will be tough.

[Thread]

Went about how I expected. If the Injyuns lose game 2 tomorrow they could be in trouble though; winning at Wrigley will be tough.

And can Bauer pitch at (this) level? I'm not talking about working it out around 3 runs given up. Can he get them into the initial dugout at 0? That's why home court advantage is no biggie in MLB. I'd much rather have firsties, then lasties---especially at this juncture. There is no trust in Bauer, because there is no knowledge. The Cubs are salivating. I'd have bit the booger and went to Tomlin. This is how Roberts got it into the ditch by beholding to Media and the "Idiots Guide to Managing MLB."

[JoeTait75]

I'd have bit the booger and went to Tomlin.

I'd have gone with Ryan Merritt myself and saved Bauer for Game 4, but it's tough to question Tito at this juncture. My guess is they're saving Tomlin for Wrigley because he's shown the ability to hit (6-for-12 lifetime.)

[Thread]

I'd have gone with Ryan Merritt myself and saved Bauer for Game 4, but it's tough to question (((Tito))) at this juncture. My guess is they're saving Tomlin for Wrigley because he's shown the ability to hit (6-for-12 lifetime.)

Why is he referred to as "Tito" now, Joe? Is that his given name?

[JoeTait75]

Why is he referred to as "Tito" now, Joe? Is that his given name?

I honestly don't know, Cully. Up until a few years ago I don't remember anyone calling him anything other than "Terry." He played briefly for the Tribe when I was a kid and nobody called him "Tito." Obviously as you know that's his dad's name. It's like everyone started calling him "Tito" recently for whatever reason.

[Thread]

I honestly don't know, Cully. Up until a few years ago I don't remember anyone calling him anything other than "Terry." He played briefly for the Tribe when I was a kid and nobody called him "Tito." Obviously as you know that's his dad's name. It's like everyone started calling him "Tito" recently for whatever reason.

I remember his father well. Great hitter

[lefty20]

Good start.

[Clipper Nation]

Other than the Cubs actually scoring a run, this looks remarkably like Game 1 so far - especially Arrieta melting down and throwing tons of balls with 2 outs in the 1st, like Lester.

[lefty20]

Big boy coming through like only a lefty can.

[MultiTroll]

3-0 Cubs as run scores from 1st base.
Ruled a triple, was really a double with an error on right fielder.

I don't think Arrieta and pen surrender this but who knows.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Cubs are blowing their load for the whole series and it's only Game 2.

[Robz4000]

Cubs have the series advantage now tbh. Gonna be tough for Cleveland to win one at Wrigley.

[SpurForLife]

Cleveland has been a pretty solid road team. I don't see the Cubs sweeping the 3 Wrigley games. I see this series ending in Cleveland regardless who wins.

[lefty20]

Shame he couldn't finish the no-no/shout out. But the pitch count was getting high and he was fairly wild through out the game.

[JoeTait75]

Glad the old Cubs fan Kipnis broke up the no-no. He was playing like a double agent there before that.

Doesn't look like it's going to happen tonight. Save the big bullpen guns for Friday.

[JoeTait75]

Every time Chris Bosio goes to the mound it reminds me of this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvKyJslo-G4

[lefty20]

GG. We'll settle for a 1-1 split, obviously, after that stinker in game 1. Now time for the boys in blue to take care of business in their home ball park.

[JoeTait75]

Stinker for the Tribe tonight. Just bad baseball all around. They were due for a game like this. Obviously the Cubs deserve a lot of credit.

Also... four hours? It's ridiculous how long these games go. Makes it tough to really get into baseball night in and night out. Postseason is one thing, but watching three-hour and four-hour games in April against the Twins is a tough sell.

To Chicago we go...

[Thread]

He'll live to regret choosing Bauer this evening. No reason whatsoever for this. Kluber-Tomlin-Kluber. He's falling into that silly shit that Media pushes (look at the entire 7 game series.) You're to look at 4 victories. Be the first one there. Let Tomlin pitch at home where he'll benefit. If it works you're 3-0 and you can send Bauer out there, Christ, you could send anybody on out there then.

And he's talking about how he was just glad to get that first one, before the second game even started. WTF is wrong with him? Christ, think that, if you must, but, don't say it aloud. And of course Media is just tickled pink with such an utterance. "He's right, you have to have that split. He's accomplished that." When will they ever learn Media is not their fucking friend?

[midnightpulp]

Tribe has a mountain to climb, always did, even before the series started. Much like the Dodgers had only one shutdown ace, the Indians only have one, as well. They just need to win Kluber's next start, force it back to Cleveland, and hope tight booty holes do the Cubs in. Tribe is overmatched on paper.

Taking nothing away from Cleveland, but the Cubs don't have many weaknesses.

[Thread]

Tribe has a mountain to climb, always did, even before the series started. Much like the Dodgers had only one shutdown ace, the Indians only have one, as well. They just need to win Kluber's next start, force it back to Cleveland, and hope tight booty holes do the Cubs in. Tribe is overmatched on paper.

Taking nothing away from Cleveland, but the Cubs don't have many weaknesses.

The dummy couldn't get out of the 1st tonite. No fuckng way. It was a fucking miracle they didn't put up 2 more the shit he was sending up there.

You have to get into the initial dugout undisturbed. Once that didn't happen the Indians tightened up and started hoping instead of playing.

[midnightpulp]

The dummy couldn't get out of the 1st tonite. No fuckng way. It was a fucking miracle they didn't put up 2 more the shit he was sending up there.

You have to get into the initial dugout undisturbed. Once that didn't happen the Indians tightened up and started hoping instead of playing.

Yeah. I figured Bauer was primed to get shelled tonight. He hasn't really pitched in about 3 weeks.

Cubs starting rotation is just insanely deep. Lester, Arrieta, Hendricks, and the stalwart Lackey. Tribe had to basically Frankenstein a rotation going into the post-season.

[Thread]

Yeah. I figured Bauer was primed to get shelled tonight. He hasn't really pitched in about 3 weeks.

Cubs starting rotation is just insanely deep. Lester, Arrieta, Hendricks, and the stalwart Lackey. Tribe had to basically Frankenstein a rotation going into the post-season.

And when the Indians got on early they farted around and wouldn't run. All the fakes, and dances. Just fucking GO!!! You can run on the Cubs. Don't wait. You've no time to wait. It will be a miracle if the Cubs come East again. The Indians had their moment (Game 2) and they choose to play it coy and tight. They've nobody to blame but themselves.

[lefty20]

One does not simply run on Contreras, unless one is foolish.

[JoeTait75]

He'll live to regret choosing Bauer this evening. No reason whatsoever for this. Kluber-Tomlin-Kluber. He's falling into that silly shit that Media pushes (look at the entire 7 game series.) You're to look at 4 victories. Be the first one there. Let Tomlin pitch at home where he'll benefit. If it works you're 3-0 and you can send Bauer out there, Christ, you could send anybody on out there then.

I'm not a Trevor Bauer fan either, but the reality is Tito doesn't have a ton of options. I would've started Ryan Merritt in Game 2 but that wouldn't have been a risk-free choice either. I'm fully behind saving Tomlin for Game 3 in any case because of his bat. Kluber is going to make three starts if this series goes long enough, what else do you want?

Look, this was always going to be an uphill climb. The Cubs have the best team in baseball. The Indians weren't even supposed to get by the Red Sox. Tito is doing the best he can with the hand he's been dealt. He'll have Tomlin and a fresh bullpen for Game 3. We'll see what happens.

[Thread]

I'm not a Trevor Bauer fan either, but the reality is Tito doesn't have a ton of options. I would've started Ryan Merritt in Game 2 but that wouldn't have been a risk-free choice either. I'm fully behind saving Tomlin for Game 3 in any case because of his bat. Kluber is going to make three starts if this series goes long enough, what else do you want?

Look, this was always going to be an uphill climb. The Cubs have the best team in baseball. The Indians weren't even supposed to get by the Red Sox. Tito is doing the best he can with the hand he's been dealt. He'll have Tomlin and a fresh bullpen for Game 3. We'll see what happens.


He's looking at 7 games across 10 days. That's standard by-the-book strategy, Joe. You can't do that here. Like you said he doesn't have the horses to line up with Maddon. So, don't line up with him. After 1-0 jump the bastards and try to get to 3-0 so it's over. Not over-over, but, over. Don't look down the line 10 days. Bring Tomlin and if successful right back to Kluber, no matter the day count. Don't look at it as 7-9 at that point. "Just get me to the 5th." Then go tag team Miller/Allen to the end. He relaxed at 1-0, skinnin' & grinnin' with Media carrying water to him. Wrong. He should have poured everything he had into 2 & 3. Take a game off is a mistake, a lethal one for his team. And he' got to run. He's making the same mistake Roberts/Dodgers made. Dancin' around 1st & 2nd, playin' hotsy totsy while the clock is running. But, frankly, his runners ain't prepared. They're constantly returning to base at delivery. They didn't do their homework. That's on him. They had a fucking week.

Maddon had no problem cutting Heyward's throat in front of the nation. None at all. It's nothing personal, it's strictly business.

[Thread]

One does not simply run on Contreras, unless one is foolish.

State run Media has Francona duly convinced, 20.

[lefty20]

State run Media has Francona duly convinced, 20.

You'd be as well, if you had seen the same scouting tapes he has. The combination of Contreras' cannon and Javy's quick tag is not to be trifled with.

[Thread]

You'd be as well, if you had seen the same scouting tapes he has. The combination of Contreras' cannon and Javy's quick tag is not to be trifled with.

Then don't come out BEFORE the first pitch of the WS and state you're going to run at will. He either lied, or, failed in the application.

[JoeTait75]

Then don't come out BEFORE the first pitch of the WS and state you're going to run at will. He either lied, or, failed in the application.

Is that what Tito did? Serious question. I've heard the analyst say they SHOULD run, but I personally haven't heard Tito come out and say they're going to run.

[Thread]

Is that what Tito did? Serious question. I've heard the analyst say they SHOULD run, but I personally haven't heard Tito come out and say they're going to run.

That was the story from Tito. Media pounded it out several times. I have to admit I never actually saw him say it, but, it seemed legit.

[lefty20]

Then don't come out BEFORE the first pitch of the WS and state you're going to run at will. He either lied, or, failed in the application.

He must've been talking about running at will on Lester exclusively, but Grandpa Rossy was able to come up with a big gun down there as well.

[lefty20]

It's official, Schwarbs available as a PH only.

[JoeTait75]

I just can't imagine Tito beating his chest about how the Indians were going to run wild on Jon Lester or anyone else. Just isn't his style.

[Thread]

I just can't imagine Tito beating his chest about how the Indians were going to run wild on Jon Lester or anyone else. Just isn't his style.

I may have jumped to a conclusion there, but, it seemed comprehensive, not just to include Lester. Like it was intimated that unlike the Dodgers he was going to run and run on everybody, not just talk, but, action.

[JoeTait75]

I may have jumped to a conclusion there, but, it seemed comprehensive, not just to include Lester. Like it was intimated that unlike the Dodgers he was going to run and run on everybody, not just talk, but, action.

It was certainly discussed. It's just tough to call your shot because so much is dictated by the circumstances of the game itself.

[Fabbs]

Who do you prognosticators have taking Game 3?

[Thread]

Who do you prognosticators have taking Game 3?

Chicago.

It'll be a miracle if it returns to Cleveland.

[JoeTait75]

Who do you prognosticators have taking Game 3?

Cubs. I just hope the Indians can steal a game in Chicago so we can take this thing back to Cleveland.

[midnightpulp]

Cubs. I just hope the Indians can steal a game in Chicago so we can take this thing back to Cleveland.

Kluber will win game 4 and ensure another game in Cleveland. I expect Tito to run mercilessly on Lester, who I think is due for a big meltdown. But as Thread said, he needs to follow through with it.

But again, this is baseball, where the choke factor plays a much larger role than in any other sport, so tonight's game isn't in the books yet. Anything can happen.

Edit. Kluber will be facing Lackey in Game 4. This actually works in the Indians' favor. Kluber/Indians will be favored in that game. Win that and then it's Lester in Game 5. Lester is one of the all time great post-season pitchers, but I think the baserunning shenanigans are getting to him and could prompt him into a collapse.

[resistanze]

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/baseballs-biggest-games-are-taking-forever/

[lefty20]

By Jon's standards, game 1 does, in fact, count as a meltdown. I expect him to be sharper next start.

[Clipper Nation]

The Tribe are off to a great start!

[lefty20]

That ought to make em think twice about their running wild plan.

[lefty20]

Hendricks living dangerously by dodging dem bullets. Needs to go back to simply disarming the hitters.

[lefty20]

Terrible call there, let's see if Cubbies take advantage.

[lefty20]

Tribe with the perfect mixture of patience and aggressiveness against The Professor.

[lefty20]

You can only play with fire so long before you get burned, Cubbies about to learn just that.

[baseline bum]

Is Bill Murray having a stroke?

[Clipper Nation]

Indians on the board!

[Robz4000]

Big spot here for Cleveland. If they get this out and close this game with a win, it might just kill the Cubs.

[Thread]

3 outs left and they cleared Bryant.

[lefty20]

Nothing I've seen this year leads me to believe that Cubs will throw in the towel should they lose this one, absolutely nothing.

[Clipper Nation]

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[resistanze]

lol Popeye jaw

[Clipper Nation]

Ballgame. Indians 2, Media 1.

[resistanze]

That pitching finna carrying them to a WS at this rate

[lefty20]

Tough loss there. That's gonna make the 12 hr drive to Chicago feel even longer tonight, tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

http://i.imgur.com/LxqigWy.jpg

[Thread]

To hear those Fox announcers I think somebody just died.

tee, hee.

[JoeTait75]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_1uEIdjRQU

[Thread]

Ballgame. Indians 2, Media 1.

CN

[JoeTait75]

792159466993123330

12,000 for home games in the heat of a pennant race and it's jammed for a road game in October. Welcome to Cleveland.

[Thread]

Ballgame. Indians 2, Media 1.

At the very least the Cubs can't win it in Chicago now.

[Robz4000]

Good shit Cleveland

[Clipper Nation]

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[Clipper Nation]

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[midnightpulp]

Maddon seriously needs to drill into his team to RUN HARD on every batted ball. They got away with it twice, but now it just might've cost them the series (gotta face Kluber and Miller twice now. Good luck). Soler has a 90% chance of an inside the park homerun if he sprinted head first out of the box like we all were taught in fuckin' Little League. But no. He assumed a foul ball or caught ball and just lollygagged down to first before turning on the jets.

Indians pitching was pretty masterful, though. They didn't miss their key spots all night. Kept the ball low in the zone all night in a windy Wrigley. And when they needed to go high in the zone, they hit it. Cubs are an exceptional bounce back team, so tomorrow is going to be interesting.

[lefty20]

A lot more traffic when the Tribe win here, interesting.

[AlexJones]

Francona is the GOAT. No debate. Most profitable MLB team for me this year gonna pull it off.

[Thread]

I thought it a terrible decision to lift Miller, but, I was wrong.

What I don't understand is why Francona didn't do a full double switch to shove Miller 9 places away.

[midnightpulp]

Awful game from the Cubs thus far. Homerun swings during every AB. Errors. Their pitchers constantly behind in the count. The way they're approaching hitting in this game is the equivalent of taking contested jumpshots in basketball, whereas the Indians are executing their offense.

If they can't beat Bauer at home tomorrow...:lol

[midnightpulp]

Leadoff double and couldn't scratch. :lol

And that inning had WAY more to do with the Cubs impatience and stupidity than Kluber. Swinging at 10 straight pitches :lol

[Thread]

Cubs listened to Media and waited for the WS to be handed to them.

The Indians had no such intention.

[midnightpulp]

Cubs listened to Media and waited for the WS to be handed to them.

The Indians had no such intention.

They played exceptionally bad baseball tonight. They were chopping wood up there at the plate while the Indians were working counts and executing fundamental swings.

[lefty20]

Cleveland knows one side of a 1-3 comeback, time to remind them of the other side.

[JoeTait75]

So far this series reminds me of 1995... youthful powerhouse that's young, dumb and full of cum getting outmatched by a team that doesn't have the pure talent but can pitch, is well managed and just executes relentlessly.

[JoeTait75]

Cleveland knows one side of a 1-3 comeback, time to remind them of the other side.

I can assure you that nobody around here is popping the champagne. And we do know the other side of a 3-1 comeback- when the Red Sox came back on the Tribe in the 2007 ALCS. This isn't even close to being over.

[lefty20]

I can assure you that nobody around here is popping the champagne. And we do know the other side of a 3-1 comeback- when the Red Sox came back on the Tribe in the 2007 ALCS. This isn't even close to being over.

I did say "remind", tbh.

[JoeTait75]

I did say "remind", tbh.

Well, either way it isn't over. I'm not comfortable at all with Trevor Bauer tomorrow. The Cubs are the kind of club that if they get some life, they can get really scary really quickly.

[midnightpulp]

So far this series reminds me of 1995... youthful powerhouse that's young, dumb and full of cum getting outmatched by a team that doesn't have the pure talent but can pitch, is well managed and just executes relentlessly.

Yeah. I was hoping that inexperience would do them against the Dodgers. They played like this in the two games they lost against the Dodgers, but then they went back in the tank, and started executing again. Working counts, drawing walks, and shrinking the zone. They lead the league in walks for a reason. But over the last two games, they are incapable of laying off bad pitches.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Cubs
:lmao Media

[Clipper Nation]

http://i.imgur.com/LxqigWy.jpg

[Thread]

They played exceptionally bad baseball tonight. They were chopping wood up there at the plate while the Indians were working counts and executing fundamental swings.

Yep, the Cubs just want it to be over and have the victory. It does not work like that.

[Thread]

Well, either way it isn't over. I'm not comfortable at all with Trevor Bauer tomorrow. The Cubs are the kind of club that if they get some life, they can get really scary really quickly.

That's why I condemned him for using Miller tonite, but, then I understood, even 7-1 can be overcome. Get the V's while they're ready for plucking.

He could still do 2 innings tomorrow nite.

Just have to hope Bauer can stand clean for at least 3 innings.

[JoeTait75]

That's why I condemned him for using Miller tonite, but, then I understood, even 7-1 can be overcome. Get the V's while they're ready for plucking.

He could still do 2 innings tomorrow nite.

Just have to hope Bauer can stand clean for at least 3 innings.

Even if tomorrow doesn't go well I don't think it's going to phase this club. I remember when the Tribe was up 3-1 on the Red Sox in the '07 ALCS and when they lost Game 5 you could feel the air go out of the balloon. This club is made of sterner stuff than that. If they lose tomorrow they'll dust themselves off and be ready for Game 6.

[Thread]

Even if tomorrow doesn't go well I don't think it's going to phase this club. I remember when the Tribe was up 3-1 on the Red Sox in the '07 ALCS and when they lost Game 5 you could feel the air go out of the balloon. This club is made of sterner stuff than that. If they lose tomorrow they'll dust themselves off and be ready for Game 6.

They did, they played like Champs the last 2 games. Poised, set, alert, confident, but, not cocky, just ready and willing to compete for 9 innings.

It'll be nice having firsties tomorrow nite.

[MultiTroll]

Could anyone start in place of Bauer at this late state?
Just asking, i don't follow the Tribe.

I know ancient baseball purist does not vary from the rotation.

[Thread]

Could anyone start in place of Bauer at this late state?
Just asking, i don't follow the Tribe.

I know ancient baseball purist does not vary from the rotation.

Just that Merritt kid.

[Robz4000]

Wasn't able to watch much of the game, but good shit by the tribe. Series most likely goes 6 but I honestly didn't see them winning a game at Wrigley, much less two.

[Pelicans78]

So far this series reminds me of 1995... youthful powerhouse that's young, dumb and full of cum getting outmatched by a team that doesn't have the pure talent but can pitch, is well managed and just executes relentlessly.

To be fair, that Braves team was really talented offensively as well. Same crew could have won back-to-back if Mark Wohlers didn't choke against the Yankees.

[MultiTroll]

They played exceptionally bad baseball tonight. They were chopping wood up there at the plate while the Indians were working counts and executing fundamental swings.
Even tho you are talking about Game 4, i thought the final Cubs batter in the 1-0 Game 3 also made the same strategy blunder.
Guys on 2nd and 3rd. Appeared obvious that the pitcher was going to do an intentional/unintentional walk to load the bases. He chased that high fastball on what surely would have become a walk.

[JoeTait75]

To be fair, that Braves team was really talented offensively as well. Same crew could have won back-to-back if Mark Wohlers didn't choke against the Yankees.

They did have some big bats- McGriff, Justice, Klesko, Chipper Jones- but they also had guys like Mark Lemke and Jeff Blauser that knew how to do the little things. And Mike Hargrove was badly outmanaged by Bobby Cox. Hargrove was good at handling the high-voltage personalities in the Tribe clubhouse but as a tactician he left something to be desired.

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They did have some big bats- McGriff, Justice, Klesko, Chipper Jones- but they also had guys like Mark Lemke and Jeff Blauser that knew how to do the little things. And Mike Hargrove was badly outmanaged by Bobby Cox. Hargrove was good at handling the high-voltage personalities in the Tribe clubhouse but as a tactician he left something to be desired.

How do you feel, Joe?

I don't feel good about this evening.

I wish they'd lay down one more time in Chicago.

[Clipper Nation]

How do you feel, Joe?

I don't feel good about this evening.

I wish they'd lay down one more time in Chicago.
Dale, lettin' the Cleveland fan in him slip out.

ha, ha.

[JoeTait75]

How do you feel, Joe?

I don't feel good about this evening.

I wish they'd lay down one more time in Chicago.

Not that great about tonight. I just have no confidence whatsoever in Trevor Bauer.

[Clipper Nation]

Bauer has some nasty stuff going so far tonight. Looking real good.

[Clipper Nation]

Welp, time to yank Bauer now.

[Clipper Nation]

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First stupid move of the series by Francona, letting Bauer pitch again instead of Merritt. Just dumb antiquated "old-school baseball" thinking.

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First stupid move of the series by Francona, letting Bauer pitch again instead of Merritt. Just dumb antiquated "old-school baseball" thinking.

Yep, CN is right. Inexcusable.

[Clipper Nation]

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:lmao These ump$ are bleeding Cubbie blue. Can't even hide how much they want their Cubs to come back and win this series.

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792903568730693632

First stupid move of the series by Francona, letting Bauer pitch again instead of Merritt. Just dumb antiquated "old-school baseball" thinking.

That is so fucking frustrating. Bauer had already won the point, done his job. And going into the telecast the announcers stated that Francona was going to empty the bullpen.

Balloon head.

[Clipper Nation]

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:lol This game is so rigged. Riggage is literally the only reason why the MLB wouldn't have switched to robot umps at home plate by now.

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792906249750847488

:lmao These ump$ are bleeding Cubbie blue. Can't even hide how much they want their Cubs to come back and win this series.

Don't start with the officiating, CN. I implore you on this subject.

[Fabbs]

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:lmao These ump$ are bleeding Cubbie blue. Can't even hide how much they want their Cubs to come back and win this series.
Cool i was wondeing if any sites had a chart.
Sucks balls, would have been 1st and 3rd with one out.

Wtf was that just now, is Clevelands backup catcher on the payoff? :lol

[Clipper Nation]

How the hell did they get out of that with zero runs? If the Cubs lose, it's because of that.

[Clipper Nation]

Assholes tightening up again in Chiraq.

[Fabbs]

Swing the bat Cleveland batter!
Give your base stealer and extra tenth of a secord. Fark.

[midnightpulp]

This fuckin' game. Amazing throw by Ross there.

[midnightpulp]

Baez ihas been an unsung hero this game with that bunt and tag, but fuck, this dude needs to relearn his plate discipline.

[Clipper Nation]

Indians need to pile up the runs.

[Clipper Nation]

Buck and Smoltz sound suicidal every time the Indians get a hit. I'm surprised a known Cardinals homer like Buck would be this far in the tank for the Cubs.

[Clipper Nation]

Man, it would be awesome if that piece of shit Chapman is the one who finishes choking the World Series away for the Cubs. Fuck him.

[Clipper Nation]

Guyer taking one for the team again :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Welp. This series is going back to Cleveland.

[Clipper Nation]

Francona is overmanaging. Why the intentional walk here?

Guess it worked, though.

[Robz4000]

Just a shameful display there by Chapman. How the fuck do you just stand there while your first baseman makes a great play? In the WS no less?

[Clipper Nation]

Just a shameful display there by Chapman. How the fuck do you just stand there while your first baseman makes a great play? In the WS no less?

:lol Chapman
:lol Lazy domestic-abusing POS

[Clipper Nation]

Way to choke, Kipnis. All up to Lindor...

[Clipper Nation]

Ump$ stepping in to save their Cubs yet again. Never seen a team get this many bullshit calls in the MLB playoffs.

[Clipper Nation]

Tony Randazzo = Cubs MVP. Just a blatant rigjob - Indians got hosed.

[JoeTait75]

Fuck. I really thought the Indians were going to come all the way back, too. Still, if you'd told me before the weekend that the Indians were going to take two of three in Wrigley I would've taken it in a millisecond.

Back to Cleveland. I like our chances.

[midnightpulp]

Just a shameful display there by Chapman. How the fuck do you just stand there while your first baseman makes a great play? In the WS no less?

Had me screaming at the TV. Cubs lack of basic fundamentals nearly cost them this game. Rizzo jogged out of the box on his double, and if the throw would've been on, he's probably out. As we know, he was eventually the go ahead run.

And :lol at Lester not being able to throw to first. Like Dwight Howard with FTs.

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The absence of Miller in this Game is egregious.

[lefty20]

Good Win. Live to fight another day.

[Pelicans78]

The absence of Miller in this Game is egregious.

Bend over. I'll show you what's egregious.

[midnightpulp]

The absence of Miller in this Game is egregious.

There was never a spot to use him, Cub.

Indians got down 3-1 real quick in the 4th, and the Cubs held.

[Thread]

There was never a spot to use him, Cub.

Indians got down 3-1 real quick in the 4th, and the Cubs held.

CN made the excellent point that 3 was enough for Bauer, he'd been thru the Cubs once. He'd "won." Lift him there for Merritt and then cobble it together the rest of the way twixt Miller/Allen.

That there wasn't an appearance by Miller was Francona's fault. His and his alone.

[Robz4000]

CN made the excellent point that 3 was enough for Bauer, he'd been thru the Cubs once. He'd "won." Lift him there for Merritt and then cobble it together the rest of the way twixt Miller/Allen.

That there wasn't an appearance by Miller was Francona's fault. His and his alone.

Asking for Miller and Allen to combine for six innings is ridiculous. If it were the 5th/6th inning, sure, but there's no way they win on the backs of those two throwing 45-50 pitches each.

[JoeTait75]

Tito can't set up the bullpen the way he wants if he only pulls his starter after three innings. He needed five out of Bauer in order to set things up the way he likes and he didn't get it. That's on Trevor Bauer.

Things still look good for the Indians. It isn't as if the Cubs had this huge breakout performance like in Game 4 of the NLCS. They still haven't done anything against anyone other than Bauer and Bauer is done for the series. Tribe is going to be at home with their two best starters and a bullpen that's loaded for bear. Everything sets up for them.

[Clipper Nation]

Asking for Miller and Allen to combine for six innings is ridiculous. If it were the 5th/6th inning, sure, but there's no way they win on the backs of those two throwing 45-50 pitches each.
I never said Bauer should have been yanked that early, tbh. Merritt should have started.

[midnightpulp]

Tito can't set up the bullpen the way he wants if he only pulls his starter after three innings. He needed five out of Bauer in order to set things up the way he likes and he didn't get it. That's on Trevor Bauer.

Things still look good for the Indians. It isn't as if the Cubs had this huge breakout performance like in Game 4 of the NLCS. They still haven't done anything against anyone other than Bauer and Bauer is done for the series. Tribe is going to be at home with their two best starters and a bullpen that's loaded for bear. Everything sets up for them.

Yep. They still haven't solved your bullpen. But they were taking much better swings and approaches last night (aside from Baez, who is still mentally scrambled at the plate). They just have to hope Tomlin folds under the pressure and jump on him quick. Arrieta can also be shaky, so he's by no means a lock to limit to the Indians.

Think it's a 50/50 game. Maybe Cubs go into it a very, very slight favorite.

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I never said Bauer should have been yanked that early, tbh. Merritt should have started.

Damn, I missed that completely. I saw the inset comparing the first go around of the lineup with the second and took for granted you wanted Merritt to come in twixt.

Sorry about that.

[Thread]

Tito can't set up the bullpen the way he wants if he only pulls his starter after three innings. He needed five out of Bauer in order to set things up the way he likes and he didn't get it. That's on Trevor Bauer.

Things still look good for the Indians. It isn't as if the Cubs had this huge breakout performance like in Game 4 of the NLCS. They still haven't done anything against anyone other than Bauer and Bauer is done for the series. Tribe is going to be at home with their two best starters and a bullpen that's loaded for bear. Everything sets up for them.

No, it's not a set up issue. It's a race to 4. He's got 3. They only had 1. Now? They got 2.

Count back from 9 till you may go to Miller/Allen.

Maddon counted back from 9 and sent Chapman in the 7th.

[Clipper Nation]

Damn, I missed that completely. I saw the inset comparing the first go around of the lineup with the second and took for granted you wanted Merritt to come in twixt.

Sorry about that.
My point was that someone who can only face the lineup once before melting down shouldn't get the nod to start a potential World Series clincher.

[Thread]

Asking for Miller and Allen to combine for six innings is ridiculous. If it were the 5th/6th inning, sure, but there's no way they win on the backs of those two throwing 45-50 pitches each.

Chapman threw over 40.

[Robz4000]

Chapman threw over 40.

Chapman used to be a starting pitcher so he's used to throwing over twice that if need be. Plus, the Cubs had their back against the wall; they had to go with their best or risk their season ending last night.

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My point was that someone who can only face the lineup once before melting down shouldn't get the nod to start a potential World Series clincher.

But, that's my point. A second go round is indicative. Use that indicator to essentially pull the rug out from under Cub's batter at 1-0. When you start Bauer, you're not starting someone who fits the mold. Your success was with the run scored and him pitching a shutout. Do not permit him to melt down. You won. It was over. Not over over, but over. Let Merritt, or, Shaw erect the bridge to Miller/Allen and end it.

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Chapman used to be a starting pitcher so he's used to throwing over twice that if need be. Plus, the Cubs had their back against the wall; they had to go with their best or risk their season ending last night.

And that's how Francona must approach 5,6,7. Miller/Allen have each thrown over 40 pitches this season. Send 'em. They'll obey. They were waiting for Francona.

[Robz4000]

And that's how Francona must approach 5,6,7. Miller/Allen have each thrown over 40 pitches this season. Send 'em. They'll obey. They were waiting for Francona.

Better to have them well-rested for two at home then risk having them worn out in a game that would've been an uphill battle regardless. If he's unwilling to use them extendedly in 6/7, then there's a problem.

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Better to have them well-rested for two at home then risk having them worn out in a game that would've been an uphill battle regardless. If he's unwilling to use them extendedly in 6/7, then there's a problem.

But with today being an off day and Wednesday adrenaline day he missed his opportunity yesterday at 1-0 to engage the set triggers and end it. It swerved into sight after the 3rd inning ended. He could see the 9th from there. Deny the Cubs the repeat look at Bauer.

What's done is done. Just hope they don't blow the doors off Tomlin with firsties tomorrow nite.

[MultiTroll]

Lose the curveball Tribe pitcher 1st inning.
Sheesh 3 rips in a row.
Is that your only pitch?

[Clipper Nation]

Welp. Really feels like Francona lost this series when he didn't start Merritt last game.

[MultiTroll]

Farkin-A.
If i wanted to watch high school baseball i would.
"I got it no you take it."

Ruled a double. :lmao

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But with today being an off day and Wednesday adrenaline day he missed his opportunity yesterday at 1-0 to engage the set triggers and end it. It swerved into sight after the 3rd inning ended. He could see the 9th from there. Deny the Cubs the repeat look at Bauer.

What's done is done. Just hope they don't blow the doors off Tomlin with firsties tomorrow nite.

tee, hee.

[Thread]

Welp. Really feels like Francona lost this series when he didn't start Merritt last game.


He lost it when he didn't lift Bauer after 3 and bull rush the front gate. The entire pitching staff (((including Kluber))) was available.

[Thread]

:lolBottom of 2nd:::Media just havin' the time of their lives now. All good now. Motherfuckers.

[Clipper Nation]

He lost it when he didn't lift Bauer after 3 and bull rush the front gate. The entire pitching staff (((including Kluber))) was available.
There's no way he was ever going to wear out all their pitchers. Maybe if it was Game 7. But that early in the series? No way.

Francona should have started the guy that the Cubs hadn't seen yet, not the proven choke artist. But he got too caught up in "old-school" thinking.

[Robz4000]

Damn, 7-game series here we come. Dis gettin gud.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao They did NOT just compare Schwarber to Babe Fucking Ruth. Media needs to get the Cubs' dick out of their throats.

[Clipper Nation]

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Damn, Naquin is trash in all phases.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Cubs starting to choke a little bit here.

[JoeTait75]

There's no way he was ever going to wear out all their pitchers. Maybe if it was Game 7. But that early in the series? No way.

Francona should have started the guy that the Cubs hadn't seen yet, not the proven choke artist. But he got too caught up in "old-school" thinking.

I would have started Merritt too, mainly because I can't stand Trevor Bauer, his Jay Cutler face and his Twitter trash-talk while he shits himself on the mound. But what's done is done.

If the Cubs come back and win this series, give them credit. They'll have proven themselves the better club. But we've still got one more to play after tonight.

[JoeTait75]

One guy I don't blame is Tomlin. He's a bulldog. But there's a reason he gave up 36 home runs and pitched himself out of the rotation in August. If he doesn't have it he can get shelled and he didn't have it tonight, simple as that.

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There's no way he was ever going to wear out all their pitchers. Maybe if it was Game 7. But that early in the series? No way.

Francona should have started the guy that the Cubs hadn't seen yet, not the proven choke artist. But he got too caught up in "old-school" thinking.

That was his Game 7.

Just do it like this:::Before the 1st Indians batter goes to the plate top of the 4th, tell Kluber to go down there. "I don't want to call down. Go down there and tell Andrew to warm up, the 4th is his. Tell everybody else that all hands are on deck. And Corey, don't come back up here."

Francona was done in by vanity, tradition & habit.

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I would have started Merritt too, mainly because I can't stand Trevor Bauer, his Jay Cutler face and his Twitter trash-talk while he shits himself on the mound. But what's done is done.

If the Cubs come back and win this series, give them credit. They'll have proven themselves the better club. But we've still got one more to play after tonight.

But, he "won." He got you to 18 outs. You had the run. Don't make him win that game again, and again and again.

[Thread]

One guy I don't blame is Tomlin. He's a bulldog. But there's a reason he gave up 36 home runs and pitched himself out of the rotation in August. If he doesn't have it he can get shelled and he didn't have it tonight, simple as that.

You can't throw that up there hoping to surprise them. That's not MLB hitters. That's why they're MLB hitters. That's the beauty of the profession.

[JoeTait75]

But, he "won." He got you to 18 outs. You had the run. Don't make him win that game again, and again and again.

CN has already said it but I'll say it again: if you don't trust your starter to go more than three innings you shouldn't start him. If you want to blame Tito for something, blame him for starting Bauer in the first place. Ryan Merritt had one major-league start going into the postseason and he went four-and-a-third in Game 5 of the ALCS. He didn't fall over with his legs in the air on the second trip through Toronto's lineup.

[Clipper Nation]

That was his Game 7.

Just do it like this:::Before the 1st Indians batter goes to the plate top of the 4th, tell Kluber to go down there. "I don't want to call down. Go down there and tell Andrew to warm up, the 4th is his. Tell everybody else that all hands are on deck. And Corey, don't come back up here."

Francona was done in by vanity, tradition & habit.

That's a stupid plan because it's not actually Game 7. They could have still lost, and then they'd be looking at two more games with gassed pitchers. They've already been pitching Kluber, Bauer and Miller on short rest as it is. It's just an insanely high-risk strategy because if you lose, then you've just conceded the entire series in Game 5.

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That's a stupid plan because it's not actually Game 7. They could have still lost, and then they'd be looking at two more games with gassed pitchers. They've already been pitching Kluber, Bauer and Miller on short rest as it is. It's just an insanely high-risk strategy because if you lose, then you've just conceded the entire series in Game 5.

That's the [[[tradition & habit]]] I spoke of above.

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CN has already said it but I'll say it again: if you don't trust your starter to go more than three innings you shouldn't start him. If you want to blame Tito for something, blame him for starting Bauer in the first place. Ryan Merritt had one major-league start going into the postseason and he went four-and-a-third in Game 5 of the ALCS. He didn't fall over with his legs in the air on the second trip through Toronto's lineup.

No, Joe, Bauer succeeded on Francona's call. Francona failed Bauer thru his own vanity, and the tradition of the game.

You're clashing Indians pitcher against pitcher like it's worthy or relevant. It's not. They're each an entity.

Bauer won the point. He got them to 18 outs and if you're smart and directed you don't let the Cubs get a second bite of that unbitten apple. Shove Miller down their throat then and tell him:::"When you want out come to the dugout and get me. No problem, Andrew. If I have to come get you, it will because you failed me."

[JoeTait75]

Well, if it makes Cully feel better I'm sure all hands will be on deck tomorrow.

Got to give credit to the Cubs. There's a reason why they've been the best team in baseball all season long. They're just damned good.

[Thread]

Well, if it makes Cully feel better I'm sure all hands will be on deck tomorrow.

Got to give credit to the Cubs. There's a reason why they've been the best team in baseball all season long. They're just damned good.

- "Yeah, yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah......blah."

- Shirley McLaine - "Terms Of Endearment"

[JoeTait75]

Well, it's true. Look, Cully, I've been a fan for a long time and when a team loses everyone wants to blame this guy and that guy- and hell, I'm doing it here with Bauer- but at the end of the day, when you get beat it's usually because your opponent is just flat-out better. If the Cubs win this series it'll be because they're a better club than the Indians. Simple as that.

[Thread]

Well, it's true. Look, Cully, I've been a fan for a long time and when a team loses everyone wants to blame this guy and that guy- and hell, I'm doing it here with Bauer- but at the end of the day, when you get beat it's usually because your opponent is just flat-out better. If the Cubs win this series it'll be because they're a better club than the Indians. Simple as that.

It was there for the taking, for the brazen attempt. Bauer won, don't you understand that, Joe? He was never going to pitch a lot of innings with a low ERA. That is not him! So, Francona gets 3 innings at 0 and the run, but, he's vane and selfish and a big shot. Wants more, "I'll show them." So, he leaves him out there for a second bite. 15 innings later he's fucked. This has got trace to do with the Cubs and everything to do with Francona and his failure as manager. Let him own it. He earned it.

[lefty20]

GG. May the best team win game 7.

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GG. May the best team win game 7.

It'll be a miracle if Kluber's doors don't get blown off with the Cubs firsties.

[midnightpulp]

Cubs are taking much better swings now and finally executing. They ain't coming out of their shoes chopping wood like they were in Games 3-4. Addison Russell especially.

Indians got a small victory tonight by forcing Maddon to go to Chapman for 20 pitches. I also like Corey over Hendricks. I think Hendricks' lack of velocity will be his downfall. He relies on pinpoint location more than anyone, and he'll be under more pressure than any player in any sport in recent memory. I see him leaving a lot of 88mph fastballs fat over the plate. Weather will be relatively warm, so the ball's gonna jump off the bat like it did tonight.

I like the Indians 7 runs to 5.

[The Gemini Method]

Not a huge baseball fan, but this series has been exciting. How apropos that two teams that haven't won a title in collectively, 174 years have to settle it in a do-or-die game 7. But man, the Cubs have a core that looks like it'll be around a few years.

[JoeTait75]

If history is any indication the Cubs should be favored tonight:

- In WS history a total of five clubs have come back from 3-1 deficits to win: the 1925 Pirates (vs. Washington), 1958 Yankees (vs. Milwaukee), 1968 Tigers (vs. St. Louis), 1979 Pirates (vs. Baltimore) and 1985 Royals (vs. St. Louis)

- Only three clubs have come back to win Game 7 after losing a 3-1 lead: the 1912 Red Sox (vs. New York), 1967 Cardinals (vs. Boston) and 1972 A's (vs. Cincinnati.)

[midnightpulp]

If history is any indication the Cubs should be favored tonight:

- In WS history a total of five clubs have come back from 3-1 deficits to win: the 1925 Pirates (vs. Washington), 1958 Yankees (vs. Milwaukee), 1968 Tigers (vs. St. Louis), 1979 Pirates (vs. Baltimore) and 1985 Royals (vs. St. Louis)

- Only three clubs have come back to win Game 7 after losing a 3-1 lead: the 1912 Red Sox (vs. New York), 1967 Cardinals (vs. Boston) and 1972 A's (vs. Cincinnati.)

Gotta bet on Kluber. Hendricks is an ace, but Kluber has better stuff and isn't as control reliant as Hendricks, which is a huge advantage in a pressure cooker game like this. I also don't know if the Cubs have truly solved their curveball problem yet. That said, it's Kluber's 3rd start in the series, so fatigue could be a factor. But funny enough, he's best when facing teams for the 3rd time.

Gotta also bet on the Indians pen.

I think both aces will be a bit shaky. I see something like the Indians holding onto a 4-3 lead as both teams go to the pen. Indians tack on a couple of insurance runs against Edwards, Wood, Montgomery or whomever. Cubs then rally, but fall short. 6-4, 7-5 type of final score.

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sucks that game 7 is today, can't watch

Friends marathons is just too good on Wednesdays

[Robz4000]

sucks that game 7 is today, can't watch

Friends marathons is just too good on Wednesdays

...

[Robz4000]

Damn, Cubs look confident as fuck.

[Clipper Nation]

Fat fuck Schwarber must be on a steroid cocktail that could knock out a horse.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol The choke starts now for the Cubs.

[Robz4000]

Really hope that one HR won't be the tale of the game tbh. After that Fowler AB, Kluber looks a lot better.

[Clipper Nation]

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Dude is washed-up and done. Needs to retire.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Now it's the Cubs who are shitting down their leg in the field tonight.

[Clipper Nation]

Hendricks has one of the ugliest faces in sports, tbh. They need to stop showing him close-up.

[Robz4000]

Ever since Francona said the Indians were gonna run, it's been Chicago doing all the stealing while the Indians have been thrown out.

[313]

:lmao @ that fatass trying to make it to second

[Robz4000]

:lol that must've made you happy Clipper Nation

[Clipper Nation]

Lonnie Chizzin' on the Cubs.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol that must've made you happy Clipper Nation (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=28500)
:cry "But, but, Schwarber is the new Babe Ruth, but better! His leg had to be amputated in April and he's playing on a prosthetic! The Indians should have just let him take second." :cry

- Media

[Clipper Nation]

Nice sac bunt! Indians offense starting to look like it did against the Sux and Jays again.

[313]

Tie game

[Robz4000]

Nice sac bunt! Indians offense starting to look like it did against the Sux and Jays again.

Hated that bunt tbh. Crisp is quick enough to score on a routine single.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao They called THAT out? Ump$ wearing Cubbie blue again, I see.

[Robz4000]

Welp, Cubs are in trouble.

[Robz4000]

Kendricks is shook. Good to take him out.

[Robz4000]

Never should've bunted.

[Clipper Nation]

Never should've bunted.
The bunt wasn't the problem. Swinging with a 3-0 count was.

[313]

793970915889582080

Dude is washed-up and done. Needs to retire.22 of 162 :tu

[Robz4000]

:lmao people who say baseball players aren't athletes. I'd love to see Messi try to catch that.

[313]

What an at bat

[Robz4000]

Safe

[313]

:wow baseball athleticism on display

[Clipper Nation]

Francona needs to put Miller in if he wants any chance of winning this game. Kluber doesn't have it tonight.

[313]

Indians outfield is some ass

[Robz4000]

Francona needs to put Miller in if he wants any chance of winning this game. Kluber doesn't have it tonight.

Had it early on, but now he's fucked. Should've taken him out once Rizzo got on.

[313]

Davis makes Cespedes look like Willie Mays

[Robz4000]

Welp, let's see how Cleveland responds. Looked like they were getting to Hendricks the last two innings.