That game was L-O-N-G. No, it didnt begin on time at 7:15, due to rain, however it did start around 8:30 PM and didnt finish up until more than FOUR hours later on (and with a bit of late, unnecessary stress to boot). Hello, Cubs win! Thats a series win over the Reds at simply the correct time. Im not saying Cincinnatis season is certainly over, but their wish for the department are done.
Lets focus on tonight. Er, well, the other day.
The Reds started the game by absolutely squashing liners off Adbert Alzolay, who had bad command and was struck hard early and typically. And unfortunately, those issues followed him into the next inning, when he quit another run, putting the Cubs in an early 3-0 deficit. Eventually, Alzolay lasted simply 3.2 IP with 3 made work on 3 hits, 2 walks, and a TON of tough contact (well speak about him more tomorrow, it simply truly wasnt excellent).
Fortunately, the Cubs returned as quickly as Alzolay left, plating 5 runs in the 4th inning, two of which came on an infield single by Ian Happ that allowed Nico Hoerner to come around to score from 2nd base– it was an * exceptional * send out and even much better base running by the Cubs second baseman:
Nico time. pic.twitter.com/RiMqtHBJII
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 11, 2020
The Cubs got another run in the inning on a wild pitch and a fielders option by Anthony Rizzo– those 5 runs were tied for the most theyve scored in an inning this season and were their first runs scored by the Cubs since the 3rd inning on Tuesday.
The Cubs included another 2 runs the very next inning which was just enough for the night (the Reds did make things intriguing late, which did need an unneeded look from Jeremy Jeffress, but they held on for the win).
Individually, Ian Happ had a very rough night with 4 more strikeouts and Javy Baez continued to struggle (0-5, 3Ks), swinging at god understands what:
What on the planet is Javy Baez swinging at. pic.twitter.com/maLrtXnSNf
— Michael Cerami (@Michael_Cerami) September 11, 2020
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Hi, Cubs win! And sadly, those issues followed him into the next inning, when he gave up another run, putting the Cubs in an early 3-0 deficit. Oh, there was also this mysterious moment where David Ross pinch ran for Nico Hoerner … one of the fastest guys on the group, who likewise takes place to be the finest defensive choice at second base, who also occurs to need as much developmental time this year as possible … for Billy Hamilton, who came in and was caught stealing on the very first pitch. Once again, Cubs win. Go Cubs.
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Willson Contreras went 4-4 with a walk and 2 doubles (definitely more on him tomorrow), Cameron Maybin went 2-4 with a triple, Bryzzo had a combined 4 hits and 2 strolls, and jointly, the Cubs scored 8 runs on 13 hits and 7 walks, so whatre we gon na grumble about?
Oh, there was likewise this inexplicable minute where David Ross pinch ran for Nico Hoerner … among the fastest guys on the group, who also takes place to be the finest defensive alternative at 2nd base, who also takes place to need as much developmental time this year as possible … for Billy Hamilton, who can be found in and was caught taking on the very first pitch. It was … odd, especially when they were up four runs in the 7th inning. Once again, Cubs win. So whatever.
Big series this weekend. Go get em. Go Cubs.
