MLB Pirates Cubs In-Game Thread

[gregmav1]

Let's get it going. Gonna be a fantastic one

[Fidel_CashFlow]

this thread ? those BTP badges ?
you got a fukkin problem with me gregmav????

Cubs -130 for some Betpoints

[High3rEl3m3nt]

checking in. No read on this game. Just going to enjoy it.

[gregmav1]

Cubs -155 to score first and a few player props, and thats it for me, going to be an awesome game and just going to enjoy watching it. Castro -145 to get a hit I really like, has had some success against Cole.

[High3rEl3m3nt]

I will have two laptops using game center live and the TV will have the wild card game.

[gregmav1]

So I'm a Cards fan... if you were me, who would you rather face in the playoffs? Who do you want to win this game?

My thinking was that if we had to face Arrieta twice, I would rather face Pirates, if we had to face Arrieta just once, I would rather face Cubs. Going today, and first game on Friday I assume Arrieta can only go one time, so for the first time in my life I'll be rooting for Cubs!

[High3rEl3m3nt]

I don't think the cards want to face either team. Both the cubs and pirates are better as of right now, imho.

[Fidel_CashFlow]

So I'm a Cards fan... if you were me, who would you rather face in the playoffs? Who do you want to win this game?

My thinking was that if we had to face Arrieta twice, I would rather face Pirates, if we had to face Arrieta just once, I would rather face Cubs. Going today, and first game on Friday I assume Arrieta can only go one time, so for the first time in my life I'll be rooting for Cubs!

same thought processing as me man.
Plus (and I say this as nicely as possible)
the Cubs might have some jitters in the series against cards if they advance
due to this whole 100+ years of no success thing they got going on

[gregmav1]

Haha dude that's a pointless answer.... I agree, they're literally the 3 best records in the MLB. I'd rather face neither, but seeing as we have to, who do you think Cards have a better chance of beating?

[gregmav1]

same thought processing as me man.
Plus (and I say this as nicely as possible)
the Cubs might have some jitters in the series against cards if they advance
due to this whole 100+ years of no success thing they got going on

Yeah I hope so and agree. Pirates have had at least a little postseason experience, Cubs nothing. I feel like Pirates are ready for this and Cubs are just the hotshot team that is doing well. Would rather play the hotshot team and have our veterans take them down... hopefully.

[gregmav1]

I just realized Pirates have had to play in the NL Wild Card game 3 years in a row.... That really sucks for them, sincerely feel bad. Cards just eeking out NL Central titles to stay out of it.

[High3rEl3m3nt]

Haha dude that's a pointless answer.... I agree, they're literally the 3 best records in the MLB. I'd rather face neither, but seeing as we have to, who do you think Cards have a better chance of beating?

You are right lol. Maybe the Cubs?

[d2bets]

Cole falls behind and Fowler smokes a single to center.

[gregmav1]

One batter in and Cole hasn't looked very sharp at all. Flat pitches. Just one batter, but we'll see if it continues.

[d2bets]

Cole looks like he's huffing and puffing already.

[d2bets]

Fowler swipes. Surprised he went. Close but just in.

[d2bets]

Schwarber swings at ball 3. Cole very wild.

[TwoWays]

Swipe tag. Thought baseball managers outlawed that. If he caught it, kept the tag on, fowler was out. Guys hand left the bag

[gregmav1]

Cubs -155 to score first and a few player props, and thats it for me, going to be an awesome game and just going to enjoy watching it. Castro -145 to get a hit I really like, has had some success against Cole.

WOO WOO WOO WOO WOO WOO

easy fu.ckin bet!

[d2bets]

Schwarber singles home Fowler. Cole is a hot mess.

[Fidel_CashFlow]

uhhhh ohhhhhh


another reason I want the Cubs to beat Pittsburgh is because Pirates possess a lot more team speed

double play right there, but is the damage already done ?

[High3rEl3m3nt]

ouch to those who bet no runs in the first.

[High3rEl3m3nt]

nice hit, greg

[d2bets]

Cole needed that bad. Rare DP by Bryant.

[gregmav1]

Cubs don't look afraid at all, getting some solid lumber on the ball first inning here, Bryant did hit that DP but he hit the ball hard

[d2bets]

Rizzo in the hole, juggled safe.

[d2bets]

Cole has fooled nobody and commanded nothing so far.

[The Giant]

ouch to those who bet no runs in the first.

I was thinking the same thing.

I don't recall ever seeing a first inning line that juiced.

[High3rEl3m3nt]

1st inning is tough in a big game like this. Pitchers often take an inning to settle in.

[High3rEl3m3nt]

Pirates better try and jump on Jake.

[Goat Milk]

Cole has fooled nobody and commanded nothing so far.

Could that be just some early game jitters? I used to feel that way when I had big basketball games but as the game went on I got stronger and stronger and was virtually unstoppable come fourth quarter

[CMNoney]

Anyone else notice just how nervous Cole looked?

[d2bets]

22-pitch stressful 1st inning for Cole.

Arrieta up next.

[gregmav1]

Arrieta's tweet makes me think he sincerely is not nervous. He's just ready to go out there and do what he's done in 18 straight starts. If he gets rocked it would be one of the the MLB stories of the year

[d2bets]

Anyone else notice just how nervous Cole looked?

I noticed it before threw a pitch, Gum chewing, kicking the dirt, huffing and puffing.