JoeRudi26 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 JR breaking out the Lumber Mill. Awesome beat down of the Reds man. That stadium is nothing but a launching pad. :smile: Good to see Soriano on a tear for the week. I just got him back off the DL for me. Player of the Week template is great. Hey, real-life Cubbies are just a 1/2 game behind the Crew. :wtg: Yeah, I got shut out in Game 1, but score 21 runs in the next two games. Even DeRosa got into the mix of things. And the CUBBIES! I saw the standings today and had to look twice. These guys just might be for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Just a quick update on the standings: 4 1/2 games behind 1st place Houston 1st place in the Wild Card Race (2 games ahead of the Mets) The upcoming schedule consists of: 4 games against the NL East leading Phillies (home) 3 games against the Mets (home) 3 games against Houston (road) 10 very tough games and without a doubt a pivotal part of my season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Just a quick update on the standings: 4 1/2 games behind 1st place Houston 1st place in the Wild Card Race (2 games ahead of the Mets) The upcoming schedule consists of: 4 games against the NL East leading Phillies (home) 3 games against the Mets (home) 3 games against Houston (road) 10 very tough games and without a doubt a pivotal part of my season. Pardon the pun JR, but that is a rough road ahead. Good luck man. :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Pardon the pun JR, but that is a rough road ahead. Good luck man. :smile: It definately is. If Houston continues it's hot streak, and I can't string more than 4 or 5 wins together in this 10 game stretch, I'm afraid I might be forced to start looking at the Wild Card spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliesphan18 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Wow, this is the first time I checked in in a while, since I was away, and I like the new presentation style! Looks great JR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 JR, heads up. Cubs/Phillies ESPN: 6:05PM CST :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Wow, this is the first time I checked in in a while, since I was away, and I like the new presentation style! Looks great JR. Thanks, phils. I really haven't had too much time to work on the templates, but I do appreciate the comments. The races are starting to heat up. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 JR, heads up. Cubs/Phillies ESPN: 6:05PM CST :smile: Yep, thanks M, I'm patiently awaiting tonight's game. With the Crew off today, and their next 3 games at New York (Mets), the Cubbies could own the top spot. This is going to get interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 But the Phillies did away with the Cubs today. 4-1. Go Hamels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 But the Phillies did away with the Cubs today. 4-1. Go Hamels. Hamels did have some good stuff in the game. Lilly made that one mistake pitch... :headache: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 But the Phillies did away with the Cubs today. 4-1. Go Hamels. Hamels looked great. Great changeup, mixed up his pitches well. On another note, I just finished the series with Cincinnati, and Kyle Lohse picked up the only win for the Reds (Game 1 - 8.1 IP, 7K, 0 ER) on July 27th. After the Phils/Cincy trade the other day, I may again be facing him in the upcoming series. The 4 game series at Wrigley (vs Philly) will be posted in a Series Wrap Up format, as I won't have time to update daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 [align=center]Cubs Hang On In Game 1 Against The NL East Leading Phillies[/align] [align=center]Phillies slugger Ryan Howard tied the game 2-2 in the top of the 6th with his 18th homerun of the season[/align] [align=center]In the bottom of the 6th, Phillies reliever J.D. Durbin issued Jason Kendall a 4 pitch walk, and Mike Fontenot singled to put two men on with no outs. Jacques Jones connected with a 2-2 fastball low and in and put it in the right center field stands to give the Cubs a 5-2 lead, and his 4th homerun of the season[/align] [align=center]Philadelphia immediately loaded the bases in the top of the 8th with no outs, but failed to get a single run across the plate, and going down quietly in the 9th, handing Chicago their 3rd straight win[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]PHI @ CHC - July 30 Boxscore/Play by Play[/align] [align=center]*Yesterday's results, will post today's game sometime later this afternoon. Depending on time issues, I may still package this series in a Series Wrap Up format, or I may post the games individually*[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 [align=center]*GAME IN PROGRESS*[/align] [align=center]*Philadelphia @ Chicago, July 31, 2007* (Game 2) *Chicago 1, Philadelphia 1* *Top 8, 1 out, Mark Prior has just intentionally walked Ryan Howard (Solo HR) to load the bases*[/align] [align=center]RHB #12-Tadahito Iguchi (2-2, 3B, 2B) due up next[/align] [align=center]Mark Prior - 7â…“ IP, 1 ER, BB, 7 K (still on mound) Freddy Garcia - 7 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K (pinch hit for in top 8th)[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]*Chicago leads series 1-0*[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 [align=center]*Top 8th, 1out* *Iguchi hits into fielder's choice, scoring the run from 3rd* *Chicago 1, Philadelphia 2, 2 outs, 2 on*[/align] [align=center]*Catcher Rod Barajas homers off Prior to deep center, driving in 3*[/align] [align=center]Cubs fail to score in 8th and 9th Final - Chicago 1, Philadelphia 5[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center][/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ro290190 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 that Barajas homer killed you, get em 2morow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 that Barajas homer killed you, get em 2morow I thought about pulling Prior after Iguchi got on, but I didn't, and I paid for it. But you're right, going into the bottom of the 8th only one down would have been a completely different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 JR, whats up with Lou? We haven't heard anything from him for a long time. Everything's great with him right? :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudge77 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey, JR sorry i haven't posted in a while the dynasty is still looking great and after looking back at the reds series i noticed that Griffey has 57 HRs ,who is leading the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 JR, whats up with Lou? We haven't heard anything from him for a long time. Everything's great with him right? :wink: Lou and the rest of the staff are content. The offense has steadily improved with the 'hiring' of Mark Grace. Batting averages have increased, homeruns and OBP's have increased, and overall run totals that leads to winning games have increased. The 1 run games have dissipated due to more patience at the plate; taking pitches, walks, looking for pitches to hit, have all contributed to a better overall offensive performance. With a 2 game lead in the Wild Card Race, and only 4 games out of first, the Cubs are in a position to stay in the hunt now that we're already into August. The pitching staff has been tremendously solid all year, and the Cubs can attribute a high amount of their wins based on the pitching alone. With that said, a good amount of those 1 run games could have broken down if not for the Cub's pitching. The immediate road ahead is tough, with Philly, NYM, and Houston all due up on the schedule. But teams like this one would rather look at these games as opportunities rather than cower and hope to scrape a few wins off the bottom the MLB's best teams right now. Lou and/or Gracie are due to make an appearance in the 'press', but it will more than likely be after the games mentioned above. This is a pivotal time for the Cubs, and their performance through the next 8 games will probably mold the content of Lou's next press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey, JR sorry i haven't posted in a while the dynasty is still looking great and after looking back at the reds series i noticed that Griffey has 57 HRs ,who is leading the league? Pudge - You misread. Griffey has 57 RBI's, not homeruns. Without looking, Griffey only had 12 or 13 HR's if I remember right. Not sure, but it was something close to that. Atlanta's Mark Teixeira is leading the National League with 28 HR's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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philliesphan18 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Does Burrell start at all for the Phils? And how in the world is Bourn hitting .323 while Soriano can't even crack .270?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ro290190 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 whats wrong with utley?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Does Burrell start at all for the Phils? And how in the world is Bourn hitting .323 while Soriano can't even crack .270?!? First of all, I don't control the Phils or any other of the CPU teams (I only make the trades), but I'll try to answer your questions. Burrell is only hitting .208, and has been pinch hitting so far in the series. Sorry, can't answer your question about Bourn, but from the looks of things, and the series itself, he's been playing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 whats wrong with utley?? Utley sprained his wrist in the first or second game of the series, but from the looks of it, will be back in the lineup in 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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