Strop because he is in earlier and usually gives up a few, bringing life back into our opponent when they have time to score. (now , that said, I am REALLY hoping since it was hot and he warmed up for like, 3 innings THAT was the reason behind his uh-oh performance) I think Chap was throwing some "test the waters pitches" last night with the lead we had, they were getting questionable strike zone, from which I *hope* they have now learned what to tweak, not use etc. (altho Willy got slapped on the wrist for being a rookie questioning the Ump, but he has the right to do so)He hadn't pitched for a while, and now not until tomorrow so good opportunity actually to see how some things other than a fb, which CAN be hit are doing. However, once the gap closed Chaps normal fb strikes were thrown. Now putting Chap into a dirty inning? On a close game? Pick your poison between the 2 then. Dodgers didn't waste Jansen yesterday so they have him for both Sat /Sun for maybe 3 on top of Kershaw , Hill. Both teams will use every pitcher they have(save whoever would go in the WS Tues) if this goes to Sunday, before getting to closers. Wrigley HAS to be rocking SOLID thru the entire game. No let up. You saw how laid back Dodger Stadium was (meaning unless the team did something they were quiet) we need to be SAVAGELY LOUD SETTING THE TONE (pun intended)throughout. We took 2 at their field, they are saying the exact same thing right now, and relaxed figuring Kershaw is a 99% chance game 3 for them. Our bats went cold after facing him and I guarantee Roberts hoping for a repeat of that exact scenario taking both games 6 and 7. Well, they got 1 lousy run last time they faced Kyle. Bring it. Oh and welcome to NOT 95 degree weather, lol.
I am just taking all this in right now....this beautiful , beautiful moment of the Cubs~
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