OSS: Cubs offense obliterates the Pirates pitching staff, loses another key contributor.
Three up:
- The Cubs finally found a lineup that works for them, and scored nearly fifty runs in a weekend sweep of the Pirates. Kris Bryant was the big hero in this one, homering twice in the Cubs rout.
- Tony Kemp, of all people, had the biggest hit of the game by WPA. His third inning triple put the Cubs back in the lead, then scored on a bizarre appeal play when the Pirates pitcher threw a ball over the third baseman’s head. Pie Rats, lol.
- The Cardinals lost, and have to face Strasburg, Corbin, and Scherzer over the next three days.
Three down:
- The new look Cubs lineup came to a screeching halt, as the curse of the leadoff spot manifested in what looked like a painful ankle injury for Rizzo. X-rays taken after the game showed that it wasn’t broken, but that’s not the big worry. A MRI tomorrow will give the verdict on any ligament damage. Just when the Cubs were picking up some momentum, ugh.
- Q was not particularly sharp today, getting chased in the third after giving up five runs. At least the bullpen was pretty good today in relief. He hasn’t been sharp lately, and has given up four or more runs in four of his last five starts.
- That Rizzo injury gets a second bullet. Brutally bad luck for a team that didn’t need even more injuries.
Next up:
The Reds come to town for a three game series. The Cubs get Sonny Gray on Tuesday, but draw Kevin Gausman and Tyler Mahle, who have ERAs north of 5.00, for the other two games. Cole Hamels faces Gausman at 7:05 in game one.
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Smokestack LightningQuote Reply
Smokestack LightningQuote Reply
Maasmechelen, outside of Genk in Limburg by the National Park. Mostly drank Kompel beers and some duvels. I really liked the Kompel Underground, a dark. No IPAs in sight, so it was definitely an improvement over my local scene.
LGA is at least attempting to improve. At JFK I got to walk thru T4 to connect to T1 outbound. Customs at T1 and then coonect through T2 on way home. My last intl flight thru JFK was 6 yr ago. I don’t think there has been an iota of change since then, at least in T1 and 2. Pretty sure the best terminals are 3 and 6.
BVSQuote Reply
Well satired here, (dying laughing).
BVSQuote Reply
BVS,
Nice! My usual work travel there is between Brussels and Waterloo, so I know the capital fairly well, but haven’t been around to as much of the country aside from Waterloo and Ghent, and just over the border to Aachen.
berseliusQuote Reply
BVS,
At least we can all probably agree that LGA and JFK still beat EWR, easily the worst airport I have ever flown through.
berseliusQuote Reply
BVS,
The beard laws are relaxed a bit in NM, but in its place is an understanding that you have to try to add green chile to everything. There are green chile beers here and they are……not great.
berseliusQuote Reply
Tragic number is stuck at 12 with 13 games to play. And if the Cubs sweep the Reds, they’ll either take the first wildcard spot or tie/ take the division lead.
I think. My head hurts.
andcountingQuote Reply
Green chilis go with Bud Light or Corona. Can’t imagine them in a porter. Yuck.
BVSQuote Reply
BVS,
Usually places down here try it with lagers, Sierra Blanca’s is the one I’ve seen around the most
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3239/55779/
berseliusQuote Reply
berselius,
Newark used to be a Continental hub, right? That’s how long it’s been since I’ve flown through there. Ft. Lauderdale is pretty awful, but they had construction going a few years ago. Maybe it is better.
BVSQuote Reply
berselius,
(dying laughing). I just got done with my annual trip to the urologist, he was also talking about golden colors and clarity.
Also this…
Which I read out the back end.
BVSQuote Reply
BVS,
Woof, I’m going to Ft Lauderdale next month for work.
berseliusQuote Reply
berselius,
Last I was there it was like JFK–you have to out through security to change terminals. So we did that, only to have the gate changes back to first terminal, so out and back again. But maybe the construction has fixed that issue.
Or maybe the construction was simply to add another Checkers and expand the room that TSA uses to screen the naked body scanners they haven’t bothered to calibrate in 5 years. Hope your pre-check is up to date.
BVSQuote Reply
I’d been meaning to get pre-check for years, but it was always a PITA since the closest one for me was two hours away. Flying out of Orlando earlier this summer finally gave me the kick in the ass to do it.
They used to have one in the terminal for DFW, too bad they closed it down a while back.
berseliusQuote Reply
Rizzo ——–> walking boot for 5-7 days, wait and see approach
No surgery needed.
berseliusQuote Reply
berselius,
Best case scenario is that he probably gets the boot off a week from today and returns for the final series against the Cardinals.
dmick89Quote Reply
dmick89,
I don’t expect him back this year. It’s the realist in me.
ceruleanQuote Reply
cerulean,
I don’t expect him back either. I could see it if the Cubs somehow got lucky enough to get late into the LCS or reach the WS, but the odds of that happening are slim to none. Even if they did, I think the odds of Rizzo returning would probably only be 50/50 and it would be limited playing time.
dmick89Quote Reply
berselius,
Guess that’s good. Ankle injuries linger though
WaLiQuote Reply
(dying laughing), Lorenzen is starting in CF
berseliusQuote Reply
berselius,
Wow.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Schwarber!!!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
WAR BEAR
berseliusQuote Reply
Schwarber!!!
PerkinsQuote Reply
Stop. Walking. People.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
berselius,
dmick89,
WaLi,
berselius,
Rizzo the Rat,
Oh right, this is a Cubs blog, not a travel blog.
I think Cishek is worn out
BVSQuote Reply
Throw goddamn strikes.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Surprised that Zobrist is still using one of his ex’s songs as his walk-up music. In his situation, I’d probably opt for Slayer or Lamb of God.
PerkinsQuote Reply
Perkins,
Thought the same when I first heard it
WaLiQuote Reply
That reminds me – quick poll. My friend’s awful ex is taking their kids (aged 6 and 8) to an Iron Maiden concert this week. On scale of `WTF` (1) to `call CPS` (10), where would you rank this.
berseliusQuote Reply
Heyward!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Rough day for Hoerner.
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
berselius,
That seems mostly a WTF move to me. But my only frame of reference for a metal show is Tool, and the crowd there was pretty mellow.
PerkinsQuote Reply
Moar runz
berseliusQuote Reply
I love Maiden, but they’re basically just classic rock at this point. I think 6 and 8 is way too young for Any Concert though.
Wenningtons Gorilla CockQuote Reply
Winning season!
Rizzo the RatQuote Reply
Wenningtons Gorilla Cock,
At least it’s another bit of ammo for her divorce lawyer. The dude is dumb enough not to wait a month to do something like this until after things are finalized.
berseliusQuote Reply
http://www.obstructedview.net/cubs-8-reds-2/
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