Comments on: Game 61 Recap: Cubs 13 Braves 2

By: Mikedaddy

Mikedaddy — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:12:23 +0000

I’m still wondering about Javy’s strike zone control. His K-rate is down to 19.1%, but his walk rate is down to 2.3% and he’s only seeing 3.53 pitches/ab. And he generally gets at least one throwaway pitch per plate appearance – as it seems pitchers are checking to see if he’ll still chase junk. What do you think?

By: Joel Reese

Joel Reese — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 02:36:37 +0000

Yeah, Bryant’s efforts yesterday were troubling, but I truly think that was a one-time (or two-time, rather) glitch.

By: Joel Reese

Joel Reese — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 01:59:17 +0000

That’s not a bad thought, but Maddon probably knew a guy like Warren was going to get in anyway. In the long run, getting some rest for the pen is less important than getting rest for Lester, in my mind.

By: TheCHISportsFan

TheCHISportsFan — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:21:00 +0000

The Bryant errors earlier concerned me fat more than Rossys, but I agree, it is pretty strange especially on a team engineered to take the grind away. Isn’t this why they where stupid outfits? (sarcasm font)

By: PolitiJim

PolitiJim — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:16:51 +0000

I wonder if the decision to keep Lester in has to do protecting the pen for the Nationals series beginning tomorrow. Lackey, Hendricks, Hammell are the most likely to need help, just a thought