Sean Marshall pitched well in Sunday's game against Arizona, but if your team doesn't score any runs, you can't win. If you don't score, eventually the other team will, even a worthless team like the Diamondbacks.
Let's put away the calculators and stop showing how great the Cubs are. We lost two in a row. That sort of thing soon becomes a habit at Wrigley Field.
Everyone is saying things will be better when Derrek Lee returns on Monday. I hope so, but he can't win games by himself. One bat rarely wins a spot in the playoffs.
Showing posts with label Sean Marshall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sean Marshall. Show all posts
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
He Can Throw Strikes
Major conclusion about tonight's game: Marshall can throw strikes.
This is important. We don't like to see our pitchers walk a guy when the bases are loaded. We like our pitchers to make the opposing batters hit the ball and give our fielders some exercise.
Fielders get bored and go to sleep in their shoes. They need to see balls coming their way. They like to play the game. They like to make outs.
Marshall gave up only four hits. Unfortunately, one was a home run.
The Cubs lost 2-1, even though they got three more hits than the Padres. It would have been nice if Cubs batters could have scored more than one run. But life is like that.
Marshall can throw strikes.
This is important. We don't like to see our pitchers walk a guy when the bases are loaded. We like our pitchers to make the opposing batters hit the ball and give our fielders some exercise.
Fielders get bored and go to sleep in their shoes. They need to see balls coming their way. They like to play the game. They like to make outs.
Marshall gave up only four hits. Unfortunately, one was a home run.
The Cubs lost 2-1, even though they got three more hits than the Padres. It would have been nice if Cubs batters could have scored more than one run. But life is like that.
Marshall can throw strikes.
After Five Innings
After five innings, Marshall continues to throw the ball over the plate.
The Padres hit the ball.
Cub fielders catch, pick up, and throw the ball accurately.
All is going well.
Back to the TV.
The Padres hit the ball.
Cub fielders catch, pick up, and throw the ball accurately.
All is going well.
Back to the TV.
Can He Pitch?
The big question tonight is: Can Sean Marshall pitch? We know he can pitch in triple-A baseball.
Can he pitch in the major leagues?
The Cubs need pitchers. They have plenty of bats and all the spit they'll ever need, but our hometown boys need help in the pitching department.
Tonight, WGN is sending the game from San Diego straight into my small apartment at a closely guarded location somewhere in the 48 contiguous states.
I will watch and report on young Mr. Marshall.
We're in the fourth inning.
Marshall has given up two hits but no runs. He seems to be able to throw the ball over the plate.
More later. Back to the TV in the living room.
Can he pitch in the major leagues?
The Cubs need pitchers. They have plenty of bats and all the spit they'll ever need, but our hometown boys need help in the pitching department.
Tonight, WGN is sending the game from San Diego straight into my small apartment at a closely guarded location somewhere in the 48 contiguous states.
I will watch and report on young Mr. Marshall.
We're in the fourth inning.
Marshall has given up two hits but no runs. He seems to be able to throw the ball over the plate.
More later. Back to the TV in the living room.
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