2018-10-02 (& 03): Wild Card Playoff Games

[Ennder]

He was definitely out, you could see the glove move when the tag hit his arm.

 

The Rockies have to be so frustrated with the strike zone here. That is at least the 7th or 8th ball called a strike just off the plate now. I mean they have to adjust to it but it is so annoying.

[SRB]

thus far, there doesn't appear to be a team on this field that I'd prefer the Brewers play - they both look kinda bad...

 

The Rockies pitching is much more appealing to me than potentially having to face three formidable lefties (Lester, Quintana, Hamels). Our bullpen can shut down the Colorado offense, no problem.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

I want COL and it's not close and yes they could still beat us, but Lord look at those road splits. Arenado's average dips 100 points, he goes from other worldly OPS to Domingo Santana.

[adambr2]

Cain rushes up and catches that without even diving.

[Ennder]

thus far, there doesn't appear to be a team on this field that I'd prefer the Brewers play - they both look kinda bad...

 

The Rockies pitching is much more appealing to me than potentially having to face three formidable lefties (Lester, Quintana, Hamels). Our bullpen can shut down the Colorado offense, no problem.

 

Not sure I agree. Freeland was very clearly the best pitcher in this game. Lester got hit very hard and had the ump working heavily in his favor all game long. Marquez vs Quintana is probably a wash for me. I would take Hamels over Senzatela or Gray though. Rockies have an advantage in the bullpen right now consider the Cubs are missing a few guys.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Wow, the Rockies outfield is pretty bad...

[TURBO]

It "feels" to me like the Cubs are going to pull this out somehow.

 

Playing at Wrigley and the Rockies unable to get anything going offensively...

[B-Train]

Maddon is pulling Lester, who was pretty close to dominant tonight, after 6. To go to his gassed bullpen.

 

If this game doesn't work out for the Cubs, that one is going to be questioned.

 

Maddon talked about giving Lester a longer leash tonight than most pitchers. Yes, this decision may come back to torment him.

 

Well, 6 innings is a super long leash considering how Maddon loves going to to the pen. Still, I would have given Lester at least another inning ... or simply just let him go until he gets in trouble. He looked dominant after the 1st inning.

 

And to go to Chavez, who just went 2 against the Brewers yesterday? Playing with fire.

 

Yes he does tend to over manage however Hendricks went 8 and Hamels went 7 in key games this weekend. Lester is unforgivingly pissed. And yes Chavez put up a zero so all is good right? Go Rockies!

[OldSchoolSnapper]

I have the opposite feeling. Think they're going to get shut out and then overreact by signing Machado to $300 million.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

thus far, there doesn't appear to be a team on this field that I'd prefer the Brewers play - they both look kinda bad...

 

The Rockies pitching is much more appealing to me than potentially having to face three formidable lefties (Lester, Quintana, Hamels). Our bullpen can shut down the Colorado offense, no problem.

 

Not sure I agree. Freeland was very clearly the best pitcher in this game. Lester got hit very hard and had the ump working heavily in his favor all game long. Marquez vs Quintana is probably a wash for me. I would take Hamels over Senzatela or Gray though. Rockies have an advantage in the bullpen right now consider the Cubs are missing a few guys.

 

Yeah, preferring the Rockies is strictly emotional for me. Though Freeland couldn't go until Game 3, and Marquez looked hittable yesterday. Honestly, I just can live with losing to the Rox. Losing to the Cubs would take some of the joy out of yesterday, and that would be a crying shame.

[Eye Black]

I am cheering for the Rockies to win, but I am also kind of rooting for this game to end with a 1-0 final score.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Freeland was an absolute stud tonight. Huge stage, and the young guy came through. If the pen holds up, the Rockies move on.

[josh]

Not looking forward to facing Freeland.

[TURBO]

How will our pitching hold up in the thin air of COL?

[B-Train]

Freeland was an absolute stud tonight. Huge stage, and the young guy came through. If the pen holds up, the Rockies move on.

 

This is a great story line - young gun outduels savvy veteran Hope it holds up

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I have the opposite feeling. Think they're going to get shut out and then overreact by signing Machado to $300 million.

 

I think Bryce Harper is already a Cub. That doesn't really bother me much, though. They'll keep outside spending, and we'll keep finding deals and building from within.

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

How will our pitching hold up in the thin air of COL?

 

I actually think the big outfield would play to our advantage.

[hurricanecrush]

No matter who wins, I'll wish the other team won.

[Fear The Chorizo]

How will our pitching hold up in the thin air of COL?

 

They won 3 of 4 earlier this year...I actually like the though of our offense getting to hit in that thin air, too.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Might have pulled Freeland an out too early. Ottavino looks like a ball of nerves.

[adambr2]

Calm down and get a run in before you go nuts, Contreras.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

The Curtain Call for a 5th inning homer and then the QB sack dance after a walk.

[Eye Black]

How will our pitching hold up in the thin air of COL?

 

I actually think the big outfield would play to our advantage.

That is kind of what I was thinking as well. Can you imagine Cain and Yelich with all of that open green space to aim towards?

[adambr2]

Moment just appears to be too big for Ottavino.

[adambr2]

You cannot be serious.