Jay Kirk Baseball Thread since 2017: The 2021 season, Dodgers Repeat?

[NFLfan]

Tomorrow the Mets will face the pitcher with the best ERA in the majors, Luis Castillo. He has a 1.23 ERA. I know it is early but that is impressive. We have our work cut out for us.

 

Time to go rest. Have a good night fellas.

[Jay Kirk]

Cards beat Nats 3-2 move to 19 and 10

[Jay Kirk]

I see Cubs up 1-0 over the Mariners in the 1rst

[2006Coltsbestever]

11 minutes ago, Jay Kirk said:

I see Cubs up 1-0 over the Mariners in the 1rst

Descalso hit a leadoff homer for the only run so far. Hamels is pitching tonight too.

[NFLfan]

 

Mets beat the Reds in extra innings, 4-3. 

[Jay Kirk]

2 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

Mets beat the Reds in extra innings, 4-3. 

Boom !  Put it in the books lol

[Jay Kirk]

Wow costly err by Bote , wow 2 in a row yank him

[Jay Kirk]

Hopefully Hammels can get out of this inning totally not his fault

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Jay Kirk said:

Wow costly err by Bote , wow 2 in a row yank him

Yeah I am here at work so did not see them. I see Mariners now lead 3-2.

[Jay Kirk]

1 minute ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yeah I am here at work so did not see them. I see Mariners now lead 3-2.

He got out of it

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, Jay Kirk said:

He got out of it

Still down 3-2 now. Early though. Bote is usually a decent fielder and clutch with the bat. I like him.

[Jay Kirk]

3 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Still down 3-2 now. Early though. Bote is usually a decent fielder and clutch with the bat. I like him.

I felt he blew an easy play , the ball wasn't hit hard , where is MVP ?

 

[Jay Kirk]

Cubs up 4 to 3 Rizzo HR

[NFLfan]

Just now, Jay Kirk said:

Cubs up 4 to 3 Rizzo HR

 

Hozer and CBE are 

[NFLfan]

Jay, you must so excited about how the season is going. How is the pitcher from Cleveland doing? Miller??

[Jay Kirk]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

Jay, you must so excited about how the season is going. How is the pitcher from Cleveland doing? Miller??

He got the save tonight , still doesn't have command of his FB slider is devastating , but hes getting closer.

[Jay Kirk]

6 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

Jay, you must so excited about how the season is going. How is the pitcher from Cleveland doing? Miller??

Yes if you had told me we would be 19-10 at end of April before season started would've jumped all over it. We face two tough pitchers the next 2 games in Strausberg and Scherzer 

[2006Coltsbestever]

9 minutes ago, Jay Kirk said:

I felt he blew an easy play , the ball wasn't hit hard , where is MVP ?

 

MVP is DHing tonight for some reason. He doubled and then Rizzo homered to put us up 4-3.

[NFLfan]

[2006Coltsbestever]

9 minutes ago, Jay Kirk said:

Yes if you had told me we would be 19-10 at end of April before season started would've jumped all over it. We face two tough pitchers the next 2 games in Strausberg and Scherzer 

19-10 is a great April, I would take it . I knew the Cards would be good this season.

Cubs still up 4-3 Top of the 6th. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

4-4 to the Top of the 7th. Cubs just got out of a bases loaded jam in the 6th.

[Jay Kirk]

27 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

19-10 is a great April, I would take it . I knew the Cards would be good this season.

Cubs still up 4-3 Top of the 6th. 

Yep still watching , wanted to see this Mariner team as well

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Jay Kirk said:

Yep still watching , wanted to see this Mariner team as well

Yeah I am following the game on MLB.com so not watching but following it here at work. Mariners are a team many do not know much about unless you live out west. They are good though.

[Jay Kirk]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yeah I am following the game on MLB.com so not watching but following it here at work. Mariners are a team many do not know much about unless you live out west. They are good though.

Yes knew they were , and we don't get a lot of chances to see many of these teams.

[Jay Kirk]

Cubs should still be ahead , you don't usually make errors against good teams and get away with it. See how this plays out.

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Jay Kirk said:

Cubs should still be ahead , you don't usually make errors against good teams and get away with it. See how this plays out.

Yeah Cubs usually do not beat themselves, those error's let Seattle back in the game.

[2006Coltsbestever]

5-4 Seattle now in the Top of the 8th. Those error's may cost us the game.

[Jay Kirk]

2 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

5-4 Seattle now in the Top of the 8th. Those error's may cost us the game.

Nope Cubs up 1 Scwarber launched one .

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Jay Kirk said:

Nope Cubs up 1 Scwarber launched one .

Wow, thank you I missed it. Can we hold it though?  

[Jay Kirk]

He hit a no doubter , pretty high up in right center with 2 outs in 8th

[2006Coltsbestever]

2 minutes ago, Jay Kirk said:

He hit a no doubter , pretty high up in right center with 2 outs in 8th

He's been struggling that is good to hear. Pretty wild game again for the Cubs.

[Jay Kirk]

Heading to bed Cubs 3 outs away

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, Jay Kirk said:

Heading to bed Cubs 3 outs away

Take care brother, hopefully we can hang on.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs win Cubs win, fly the flag Hozer. Another nailbiter, 6-5. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Nice way to finish April, standings look promising in the NL Central through the 1st month of baseball:

 

Cards 19-10

Cubs 15-12 (just 3 back)

Brewers 17-14 (3 back)

Pirates 13-14 (5 back)

Reds 12-17 (7 back)

 

[hippiejohn]

There are reports that the Reds won't substantiate that #6 overall prospect Nick Senzel will be called up Friday. If so, a roster spot will need to be opened as he is not on the 40 man. Probably Gennett gets transferred to 60 day IL.

 

If I told you that the the Reds at the end on April would lead the league in ERA,earned runs allowed, OPS against, home runs allowed total bases given up, and 5th in WHIP would you assume they would have a much better record?  All that offense they got and the pitching was the question. Their pitching in great, the offense is putrid. Who would have thunk it? I can't wait for Senzel.

[2006Coltsbestever]

4 hours ago, hippiejohn said:

There are reports that the Reds won't substantiate that #6 overall prospect Nick Senzel will be called up Friday. If so, a roster spot will need to be opened as he is not on the 40 man. Probably Gennett gets transferred to 60 day IL.

 

If I told you that the the Reds at the end on April would lead the league in ERA,earned runs allowed, OPS against, home runs allowed total bases given up, and 5th in WHIP would you assume they would have a much better record?  All that offense they got and the pitching was the question. Their pitching in great, the offense is putrid. Who would have thunk it? I can't wait for Senzel.

Reds aren't too bad this season. If their offense lives up to their billing they will be a .500 team at worse.

[NFLfan]

5 hours ago, hippiejohn said:

There are reports that the Reds won't substantiate that #6 overall prospect Nick Senzel will be called up Friday. If so, a roster spot will need to be opened as he is not on the 40 man. Probably Gennett gets transferred to 60 day IL.

 

If I told you that the the Reds at the end on April would lead the league in ERA,earned runs allowed, OPS against, home runs allowed total bases given up, and 5th in WHIP would you assume they would have a much better record?  All that offense they got and the pitching was the question. Their pitching in great, the offense is putrid. Who would have thunk it? I can't wait for Senzel.

 

Hello HippieJohn,

 

The Mets who are playing the Reds this week have the opposite problem. They have been known for their pitching, not their hitting. Yet, all of a sudden they are hitting well. However, they have one of the highest ERAs in the league, if not the highest. They have giving up more runs than any team in the NL. A lot of it is the bullpen but the starters have not been great themselves. 

 

Let's hope both our teams improve. Reds are on the up. A lot to look forward to.

[HOZER]

8 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Cubs win Cubs win, fly the flag Hozer. Another nailbiter, 6-5. 

 

[Jay Kirk]

15 hours ago, hippiejohn said:

There are reports that the Reds won't substantiate that #6 overall prospect Nick Senzel will be called up Friday. If so, a roster spot will need to be opened as he is not on the 40 man. Probably Gennett gets transferred to 60 day IL.

 

If I told you that the the Reds at the end on April would lead the league in ERA,earned runs allowed, OPS against, home runs allowed total bases given up, and 5th in WHIP would you assume they would have a much better record?  All that offense they got and the pitching was the question. Their pitching in great, the offense is putrid. Who would have thunk it? I can't wait for Senzel.

Yes the opposite of what I had thought.