Those poor, poor Pirates. They were just swept at the most inopportune time by the Chicago Cubs.
Each young lefty starting the game pitched relatively well (Rusin for the Cubs, Locke for the Pirates), but the Cubs’ bullpen held up slightly better. Anthony Recker got his first homer, and Josh Vitters went deep for (somehow) his second.
But seriously …
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nice bounce back after the Nats series now on to houston
Nice to see the win, but the pitching looked horrendous with all those walks. Surprising they won.
Nice to see that Soriano is getting closer to the 30/100 mark. I will be happy to see it.
Like I said after the seven errors on friday night, the Pirates might have just punted the season.
The Bucs have been punting for a while. Since July, they have a -29 run differential, with -15 of that from August. Unless they turn around drastically and immediately, then even if they stumble into the playoffs, they’ll be a first round elimination.
What is the point of Mather having a roster spot? He is 30 already and his slash line is utterly repugnant. I know it is September now so it doesn’t really matter but I can’t understand how he stayed on the roster all year and can’t see him being a part of the team next year.
He’s appealing to women. We already discussed this in depth.
He sure made his case today for batting lead off next season. GO SUPER JOE!!!!
Slow comment day.
Now its a win streak.
Is there a more worthless stat in baseball than the Hold?
Game winning RBI.
Save
Win by a pitcher
Brett,
I’ve seen some notices of several(six) minor league managers\coaches being released by the Cubs. I don’t think i’ve seen any discussion on this site. Has it been reported here and i just missed it?
Writing about it later today. I don’t like burying stuff like that on the weekend.
Those poor,poor pirates? Really?
The Cubs are the worst sports club in history and after 103 years there is still “Wait until ….”
They suck now and they will suck 5 years from now !New menagment,hopes it’s all B.S
If you like baseball do yourself a favor and convert to White Sox .This is what I did long time ago and this year I’ll get to watch playoffs and my Cubs fans friends will watch the Bears.I like the Bears too but i like October baseball also.
Troll.
and you’ll convert again, and again, and…
You can even watch at comisk…er….us cell….whatever that place is called because even when contending there are plenty of seats
Mobile Phone Park?
This is a Cubs web site you idiot. I don’t have issue with the White Sox, I saw Dick Allen, Bill Melton and Wilbur Wood play. But to come on a Cubs fan site and bash the club is cowardlt because you won’t do it to our faces. Sitting behind a computer brings out bravery and tends to decrease intellect in some people.
YOUR NAME TELLS ME WHY U R A SOX FAN!
Hey Marco, If you were ever a real Cubs fan you could never convert to being a White Sox fan. I hope you enjoy watching the White Sox choke in September and miss the playoffs this year. Go Tigers !!!
yeahhhhhhhhbuddy
woot woot
now why would a white sox fan be following a thread of a Cubs vs. Pirates game at BN? Even when their team is contending. I don’t get it.
…sad, sad, sad fan base.
Geaux Cubs!
Gotta go 9-13 to avoid 100…
f you marco
we sure givin’ what’s-his-name a lot of attention…