World Series 2016 Thread - Indians vs. Cubs

[soccerdad72]

Well, that could have gone better.

Oh well, most predicted that this would likely go 7 games - here we go.

Not sure if Madden was wise in using Chapman tonight - at least with a blowout, the Indians didn't end up having to use any of their big 3 bullpen guys. Hopefully, they'll all be needed tomorrow (e.g. they're nursing a lead).

 

[daughtersrus]

Well, that could have gone better.

Oh well, most predicted that this would likely go 7 games - here we go.

Not sure if Madden was wise in using Chapman tonight - at least with a blowout, the Indians didn't end up having to use any of their big 3 bullpen guys. Hopefully, they'll all be needed tomorrow (e.g. they're nursing a lead).

The Cubs will have Lester and Lackey available if they need them

 

[robinb]

It's going to be an exciting Game 7 tomorrow!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Fly the W.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Can't wait for Game 7 tonight! I don't know if my nerves can take it and I'm not even a fan of either team but rooting for the Cubs.

 

[daughtersrus]

Now...

 

[soccerdad72]

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One thing fans on both sides can agree on!

 

[robinb]

I am so FREAKING excited for tonight!

 

[soccerdad72]

I am so FREAKING excited for tonight!

In all honesty, win or lose, I'll just be glad to get back to a normal sleeping schedule after tonight.

These late nights are killing me - it's not bad enough that the games go to nearly midnight (EST), but then I end up flipping through all the darn postgame shows as well.

 

[Deb & Bill]

In all honesty, win or lose, I'll just be glad to get back to a normal sleeping schedule after tonight.

These late nights are killing me - it's not bad enough that the games go to nearly midnight (EST), but then I end up flipping through all the darn postgame shows as well.

That's the great part about being retired. We go to bed around 1 or 1:30 and get up around 8:30 or 9. And we're Central time. Don't forget you get your hour back this weekend. DST ends

 

[soccerdad72]

Looks like Kluber is ready and excited for tonight...

 

[Deb & Bill]

Well, if we need them, we have Lackey and Lester to help out.

 

[daughtersrus]

Well, if we need them, we have Lackey and Lester to help out.

Don't forget Jake. Both he and Maddon said he'll pitch tonight if needed.

 

[daughtersrus]

Here's one for Cubs fans. Eddie Vedder

https://www.google.com/amp/wgntv.co...specially-today/amp/?client=ms-android-att-us

 

[jen0610]

I'll take the pitching personnel that the Cubs can call on tonight over the Indians personnel. The Indians starter is on short rest (3rd game in 9 days), plus it is VERY hard to beat a team three times. And he has to "beat" the Cubs batting in order for them to win. The batting lineup Joe put together last night - OH BABY did they have the mojo flowing. And that was amped up from Sunday nights mojo.

Either way it goes, it will be an awesome game to watch.

 

[soccerdad72]

I'll take the pitching personnel that the Cubs can call on tonight over the Indians personnel. The Indians starter is on short rest (3rd game in 9 days), plus it is VERY hard to beat a team three times. And he has to "beat" the Cubs batting in order for them to win. The batting lineup Joe put together last night - OH BABY did they have the mojo flowing. And that was amped up from Sunday nights mojo.

Either way it goes, it will be an awesome game to watch.

If the Indians can get a run or two early, I wouldn't expect Kluber to go more than 4+ innings, then the combo of Shaw, Miller and Allen will finish the last 5 innings.

Can they do that? No clue - anything can happen in a Game 7. However, I like the stat that 9 of the last 10 Game 7 winners have been at home.

 

[soccerdad72]

Indians lineup for tonight:

INDIANS
Carlos Santana, DH
Jason Kipnis, 2B
Francisco Lindor, SS
Mike Napoli, 1B
Jose Ramirez, 3B
Lonnie Chisenhall, RF
Rajai Davis, CF
Coco Crisp, LF
Roberto Perez, C

Corey Kluber, P

Not surprisingly, no Tyler Naquin in the outfield

 

[KristiMc]

 

[robinb]

Indians lineup for tonight:

INDIANS
Carlos Santana, DH
Jason Kipnis, 2B
Francisco Lindor, SS
Mike Napoli, 1B
Jose Ramirez, 3B
Lonnie Chisenhall, RF
Rajai Davis, CF
Coco Crisp, LF
Roberto Perez, C

Corey Kluber, P

Not surprisingly, no Tyler Naquin in the outfield

Speaking of the outfield, I thought that Santana did an excellent job playing defense at Wrigley. I was hoping for a whole lot less .