Cubs @ Padres

[jeffy]

Good to see Brown chewing up some innings. Now we just need to score at least 10+ runs (preferably 20) to secure the W.

[Butcher]

Yeah I was just thinking how many runs do they need to score before I feel comfortable.

[Butcher]

MOREL YOU SEXY BITCH

[Butcher]

I can’t believe Counsel wouldn’t let him face one more batter.

[Butcher]

And here we go.

[jeffy]

Everything is gonna be alright (I hope).

Also, Morel is a bonafide baller.

[Butcher]

Fly the W

[jeffy]

Sweet dreams, fellas.

[1060Ivy]

Nice bounce back win

Hope Kyle executes later today and brings home the meatloaf for the series finale

[funkster]

Nice to come back and win after the other night


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[Butcher]

If Brown can add a change up or a slider, he could be deadly. Fastball/curve worked great through 4+, but I'm not sure how long he can get away with that.

[MrSheps]

Heck of a bounce back win for the Cubs last night. Obviously calling a game in April a "must win" is nuts, but I'll say it was a nice and timely win, what you want after losing such a lead the night before.

I was frightened the pen would blow it though the entire time, I hope that fear passes...

[Butcher]

Smyly and Leiter seem pretty reliable. I have zero faith in Cuas and very little faith in Almonte and even Neris. Adbert is fine but isn't really a shut-down closer. Losing Merryweather hurts a lot. Having a top-notch bullpen feels like such a luxury but today's game, it's almost a necessity. Starters almost never go past 6 innings anymore.

[jeffy]

I think Neris will settle in to a reliable option, but sure would be nice to be able to fully depend on him right now as we really need an anchor in the late innings.

[Butcher]

I hope you’re right. His velo was down last year and down even more now. I worry his success last year was smoke and mirrors. But we’ll see.