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[doglegg]

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Rangers walk it off again over the Lastros! Game winning RBI? - Adolis Garcia.

How sweep it is!

Ken

Adolis!!!

[jerryd6818]

Cubs took two of three from St. Louis but they're still two games down wind in the division. Tonight's game was still 0-0 at the end of nine. Ended up 2-1, Cubs win. Hey Pirates, here we come.

[Mumbleypeg]

Cubs took two of three from St. Louis but they're still two games down wind in the division. Tonight's game was still 0-0 at the end of nine. Ended up 2-1, Cubs win. Hey Pirates, here we come.

Jerry, you sayin the Cubs are gonna replace Pittsburg in last place?

Ken

[jerryd6818]

Cubs took two of three from St. Louis but they're still two games down wind in the division. Tonight's game was still 0-0 at the end of nine. Ended up 2-1, Cubs win. Hey Pirates, here we come.

Jerry, you sayin the Cubs are gonna replace Pittsburg in last place?

Ken

I hope not but it's been known to happen. This is that part of the season where anything could happen and you could go from last to first or first to last in a week.

[1967redrider]

Reds @ Nats

Nats lost 1-2 last night.

[jerryd6818]

Reds @ Nats

Nats lost 1-2 last night.

Yeah but they're up 3-0 in the top of the 4th tonight.

[edge213]

Cubbies up 3-0 after 5!!

[OLDE CUTLER]

Newest MLB poster boy for stupidity has got to be Pirates first baseman Will Craig for his play on Javier Baez in the third inning of the Cubs game today. 3 problems with this play and Craigs response. He evidently did not know there were 2 outs in the inning, otherwise he would have tagged first base and the inning would have been over. He probably had no idea where he was on the field and that he was close to first base, certainly closer than Baez. He had no knowledge of the MLB rule that if the batter is recorded as the third out at first base, it makes no difference if a runner scores, it will not count. Those of you who have not seen it need to. First rundown play I have ever seen between home and first.

[1967redrider]

Nats won the makeup, regular scheduled game coming up in about 10 minutes.

[doglegg]

Newest MLB poster boy for stupidity has got to be Pirates first baseman Will Craig for his play on Javier Baez in the third inning of the Cubs game today. 3 problems with this play and Craigs response. He evidently did not know there were 2 outs in the inning, otherwise he would have tagged first base and the inning would have been over. He probably had no idea where he was on the field and that he was close to first base, certainly closer than Baez. He had no knowledge of the MLB rule that if the batter is recorded as the third out at first base, it makes no difference if a runner scores, it will not count. Those of you who have not seen it need to. First rundown play I have ever seen between home and first.

Amazing to watch. Every once in a while there is something like that and it makes you shake your head.

[QTCut5]

Newest MLB poster boy for stupidity has got to be Pirates first baseman Will Craig for his play on Javier Baez in the third inning of the Cubs game today. 3 problems with this play and Craigs response. He evidently did not know there were 2 outs in the inning, otherwise he would have tagged first base and the inning would have been over. He probably had no idea where he was on the field and that he was close to first base, certainly closer than Baez. He had no knowledge of the MLB rule that if the batter is recorded as the third out at first base, it makes no difference if a runner scores, it will not count. Those of you who have not seen it need to. First rundown play I have ever seen between home and first.

Amazing to watch. Every once in a while there is something like that and it makes you shake your head.

That was definitely a head-scratcher, for sure. And why he tossed the ball to the catcher at the last second instead of just tagging the runner, did he think the runner was going to be safe on home plate or what?? Most bizarre play I think I have ever seen in any MLB game. Will Craig may never live that one down...it will probably define his entire baseball career forevermore. (And I doubt the Pittsburgh fans will ever let him forget it.)

[edge213]

I coached youth baseball for many years (pre political correct days) a stunt like that would have gotten you a seat on the pine.

[Mumbleypeg]

My old high school coach would have had a fit! He was a stickler for fundamentals and drilled us endlessly on what to do in all manner of oddball situations. Physical errors are just part of the game. Mental errors would get you extra laps at practice. If you were lucky that was all.

Ken

[jerryd6818]

I was out of the room when that went down but got to see the re-runs, over and over and.................. I think that one will be filed under major team brain fart. The craziest thing was not only did the Cubs score on the play but Baez ended up making it all the way to second base.
How embarrassing for the Pirates.

[QTCut5]

I was out of the room when that went down but got to see the re-runs, over and over and.................. I think that one will be filed under major team brain fart. The craziest thing was not only did the Cubs score on the play but Baez ended up making it all the way to second base.
How embarrassing for the Pirates.

I thought that only happened to me, i.e., regardless of how long may I sit watching a ball game, the minute I get up to go to the bathroom (to empty the tank) or kitchen (to refill the tank), some incredible, amazing play will happen. Never fails.

[jerryd6818]

I was out of the room when that went down but got to see the re-runs, over and over and.................. I think that one will be filed under major team brain fart. The craziest thing was not only did the Cubs score on the play but Baez ended up making it all the way to second base.
How embarrassing for the Pirates.

I thought that only happened to me, i.e., regardless of how long may I sit watching a ball game, the minute I get up to go to the bathroom (to empty the tank) or kitchen (to refill the tank), some incredible, amazing play will happen. Never fails.

We are a pair to draw to.

[OLDE CUTLER]

It always amazes me that knowledgeable baseball fans as well as Will Craig , a professional player don't understand the rule on a run not counting if the batter makes the third out at first base. Of course this rule was put in and is most frequently used on double plays because of the physical impossibility of an umpire being able to see the ball hit the mitt of the first baseman, the foot of the batter hit first base, and the foot of the runner hit home plate simultaneously. The rule is found in the official rules of baseball 4.09, how a team scores. I can recall a hypothetical situation discussed years ago that shows another situation where the rule would apply other than on the double play.
Bases are loaded, two out. The batter takes a full swing at the pitch and hits what amounts to a swinging bunt that lands near the pitchers mound. The pitcher fields the ball, but makes a wild throw to first that goes down the right field line. But in the meantime, the batter in his attempt to leave the batters box and run to first blows out his knee and is lying on the ground near home plate. As these two things are happening, all three base runners cross home plate. The right fielder retrieves the ball and throws it in to the first baseman for the third out because the batter never reached first base. NONE OF THE THREE RUNS WOULD COUNT.

[QTCut5]

BUSTER POSEY's 3-run homer at the top of the 8th puts SF Giants ahead of LA Dodgers 5-2. As much as I like the Dodgers (and the Angels), I always enjoy seeing the Giants beat them. (Giants were my very first favorite major league team when I lived in the bay area 1969-1972.)

[QTCut5]

LA Dodger AUSTIN BARNS--Bottom 9th, 2 Out, 3-Run HR ties the game with ALBERT PUJOLS coming up to bat. But, wait...hold on a minute...SF Giants MIKE TAUCHMIN robs Pujols of walk-off HR and sends game into extra inning(s).

THIS is why I LOVE this game!

[jerryd6818]

David Bote hit the dinger in the 5th that stood up in this low scoring game. Cubs beat the Reds 1-0. The wind was a factor.

[Mumbleypeg]

Q, that’s why I love baseball too. It amazes me how someone (BTW it wasn’t Abner Doubleday) determined 90 feet was the right distance to space the bases, to make a routine grounder an easy out and others a close play or a hit, and other nuances of the game. And 60 feet, 6 inches (6 inches?!) was the distance from the pitchers rubber to home plate to make a fast ball hard (but not impossible) to hit and a curve ball break before it reaches the batter.

Jerry, those close low-run pitchers duels are my favorite games. Fans who know the game and understand the strategies enjoy the tight, low scoring “small ball” games because every pitch, every play is important to the outcome. If you REALLY watch the game, every pitch has you on the edge of your seat and you’re thinking along with the players and coaches what to do next. Hit-and-run, sacrifice bunts, double steals, double plays and outfield assists, etc. When someone tells me 1-0 is boring I know immediately they’re a casual fan. They make me a nervous wreck. if you’re posting here you probably know what I mean.

Ken

[jerryd6818]

They are a nail biter. I've got one finger chewed off plum up to the first knuckle.

[Just Plain Dave]

We got to see the Dallas team beat the Astros three straight. Because they were playing in Dallas.
Such is life.

[jerryd6818]

Tough month ahead for the Cubs. They're all banged up and lost Bote yesterday for who knows how long. June will test their metal, starting off with two series again'st the Padres sandwiched around a four game series against the Giants. Last half of the month against the Cardinals, Mets, Marlins, Indians, Dodgers & Brewers. I'm just hoping they can hold their own in June.

One game at a time. Last meeting with Cincinnati today. Won't see them again until July.

Current injury list:

Saturday, May 29, 2021
PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS
David Bote 3B Sat, May 29 Shoulder Expected to be out until at least Jun 14
Anthony Rizzo 1B Sat, May 29 Back Probable for May 30

Friday, May 28, 2021
PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS
Jake Marisnick CF Fri, May 28 Hamstring Expected to be out until at least Jun 1

Thursday, May 27, 2021
PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS
Alec Mills RP Thu, May 27 Back Expected to be out until at least May 30
Trevor Megill RP Thu, May 27 Forearm Expected to be out until at least Jun 1

Wednesday, May 26, 2021
PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS
Nico Hoerner 2B Wed, May 26 Hamstring Expected to be out until at least Jun 4

Tuesday, May 25, 2021
PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS
Matt Duffy 3B Tue, May 25 Back Expected to be out until at least Jun 2

Friday, May 21, 2021
PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS
Justin Steele RP Fri, May 21 Hamstring Expected to be out until at least Jun 4

Thursday, May 20, 2021
PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS
Jason Heyward RF Thu, May 20 Hamstring Expected to be out until at least May 30

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS
Austin Romine C Wed, May 5 Wrist Expected to be out until at least Jun 28

Monday, April 26, 2021
PLAYER POSITION UPDATED INJURY INJURY STATUS
Rowan Wick RP Mon, Apr 26 Oblique Expected to be out until at least Jun 3
Jonathan Holder RP Mon, Apr 26 Shoulder Expected to be out until at least Jun 3

[edge213]

Not MLB, but one of our local universities, Indiana State University is currently up 5-1 in the Missouri Valley championship.
Playing Dallas Baptist. If ISU wins this game they have to play them again later today for the championship.
Go Sycamores!!