Cubs @ Phillies - 05/13/07 - Game Thread (Game 35 of 162)

SportsWorld · Post #1 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 4:52 pm

Happy Mothers Day.
Pink Bats are out:

Game Time: 12:35 PM
Location: Citizens Bank Park
TV: WGN
Radio: AM 720 WGN Radio

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Bush's Best Friend:

Weather:
Sunny 65 Degrees

SportsWorld · Post #2 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 4:58 pm

Some Trivia:
On this week in 1979 the Cubs scored 22 runs but lost 23-22 against the Phillies.

The Cubs are 3-15 in the last 18 games on Mothers Day. (Thanks Moms)

Posey H8er · Post #3 » by **Posey H8er** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:16 pm

Phillies are Cubs killers in this park.

Gordon Bombay · Post #4 » by **Gordon Bombay** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:19 pm

im beginning to hate the state of pennsylvania

edit - and the worthless bums that currently occupy the bullpens spots

SportsWorld · Post #5 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:31 pm

Posey H8er wrote:Phillies are Cubs killers in this park.

Cubs are like 2-9 in the last 11 meeting with the Phillies.

SportsWorld · Post #6 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:39 pm

Why isn't Theriot leading off?
He always gets a hit in the 1st it seems like.

Gordon Bombay · Post #7 » by **Gordon Bombay** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:42 pm

have we done away with the blue jerseys. i havent seen the cubs wear them in a while

SportsWorld · Post #8 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:43 pm

Yeah we aren't using the blue this year.

Gordon Bombay · Post #9 » by **Gordon Bombay** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:45 pm

well lilly is on the mound today. so thats means the cubs arent getting more than one run

Post #10 » by **GYBE** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:47 pm

SportsWorld wrote:Why isn't Theriot leading off?
He always gets a hit in the 1st it seems like.

I've been saying this for weeks. There's no logical reason to bat Soriano ahead of Theriot. Ryan gets on base more and is a better base stealer. On the other hand, Soriano hits for more power so he should bat in a spot where he'll have more RBI chances. Lou is just very stubborn with this right now.

SportsWorld · Post #11 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:47 pm

The wind is blowing straight in so maybe that means we will actually hit home runs since we can't seem to do it when the wind blows out.

SportsWorld · Post #12 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:48 pm

GYBE wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I've been saying this for weeks. There's no logical reason to bat Soriano ahead of Theriot. Ryan gets on base more and is a better base stealer. On the other hand, Soriano hits for more power so he should bat in a spot where he'll have more RBI chances. Lou is just very stubborn with this right now.

Soriano is a good hitter don't get me wrong but he never seems to lead off the game with a hit. He always seems to get his hits (20 game hit streak) late in the game.

Gordon Bombay · Post #13 » by **Gordon Bombay** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:56 pm

and dlee is done for the day

SportsWorld · Post #14 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 5:58 pm

I sure hope D Lee is alright.
He hurt his neck yesterday.

Post #15 » by **GYBE** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:00 pm

Well, our offense is struggling. I doubt losing our best hitter is going to help. This sucks.

SportsWorld · Post #16 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:12 pm

Good news is Lilly is pitching really good so far as always.

SportsWorld · Post #17 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:18 pm

It seems like every start we have a pitcher throwing a no-hitter into the 4th inning.
We just need runs to back it up.

Gordon Bombay · Post #18 » by **Gordon Bombay** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:22 pm

its depressing hearing them talk about ted's great pitching performances this year and then you realize he only has two wins on the season

and as i type........... maybe things are turning around because the cubs take 1-0 lead on a matt murton single

treyZz · Post #19 » by **treyZz** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:23 pm

Jones with another great at bat.

Post #20 » by **GYBE** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:24 pm

Oh God JONES SUCKS. I have to start looking away at every at bat of his. Murton playing good lately though, trying to show Lou he should be playing more.