It’s the finale between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. Something, something, Anchorman quote. Top Play (WPA): In the top of the first inning against Padres right-handed starter Paul Clemens—apparently no relation to Roger Clemens—the Cubs got themselves on the board quickly. Dexter Fowler led off the game with a double to the right […]
Day: August 24, 2016
Game 125 Recap: Cubs 5 Padres 3
Jake Arrieta pitched eight scoreless innings Tuesday night, as the Cubs defeated the Padres 5-3. I lead with this because it’s impressive, of course, but also as a simple reminder that it happened, because for much of this second game in San Diego, Arrieta’s gem was overshadowed by his teammates’ other feats on the diamond. […]
With Bryant, the Proof Is in the Swing Plane
Here we are, August 23: the Dog Days, the Stretch Run, the days of Magic Numbers and Playing out the String. If you squint, you can see the final strains of the regular season, shrouded in fall freshness and early darkness. The end is nigh; we’ll begin to look upon who did what, and how, […]