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QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 04:19 AM) Ha glad I couldn't watch this game. Ventura is so swful It's just a very bad team. Starting pitching has looked much better, but they are so bad in every other area of the game. When you have a lineup with 3-4 guys who should be batting 9th, it's going to be hard to score.

Ha, just saw it's the same crew (Rob Drake in particular) that had the awful ejection of Bryce Harper earlier this year. It's just a shame Hawk wasn't doing this game.

Can't believe they didn't review, as Rizzo never tagged the guy. Joe West is just the worst Matt Spiegel ‏@MattSpiegel670 59s59 seconds ago 7th inning on, reviews are umpires decision. But Nats can ask them to conaider it. Not sure why they didn't.

And likely another bad call at first which can't be reviewed ends the game. Probably the worst umpired game of the season. Add this to the ridiculous list of ways the Cubs have won this season.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 05:06 AM) Good thing nobody pinch hit for this horses*** offense. Just a very, very odd game from the 8th inning on.

Considering Noesi was warming up and Jennings (easily the worst pitcher on the roster) pitched while Putnam sat in the bullpen, is it safe to assume Putnam's hurt?

and that's the game. Jennings is not worthy of a roster spot. I guess you deserve to lose when you intentionally walk DeShields Jr. Oh well, at least our bench is fresh.

Jennings missed a sign, good thing they got the bunt down.

Jennings is pitching his way out of the majors. Is Putnam injured or something?

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 03:55 AM) X So does every team. That is why they are at the bottom of the order. Eaton and cabrerra are #1 and #2 they can't be as bad as the 6-9 hitters. Eaton's been their most productive player on this trip it seems. Actually getting extra base hits, which is more than just about everyone else can say.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 03:52 AM) Don't forget Flowers who can't hit Well, that's a given. Really not sure what they're saving Conor for tonight. He's easily one of the most dangerous bats vs RHP

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 04:50 AM) Eaton and cabrerra are really the main issue right now. Neither are on base enough to affect defensive shifts against abreu and laroche. The rest of the team is fine. Alexei has been absolutely terrible. Sanchez can't hit at this level either. At one point tonight, 6 of the 9 hitters in the lineup were at .235 or lower with minimal power.

Can Webb start? Great job by him of throwing strikes tonight

You don't see many short relievers pitch parts of 3 innings. This has been a very weird game.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 04:37 AM) This offense is so bad. Avi's lost his line drive swing from earlier in the year, and he's back to chopping everything to the left side.

Great inning for Webb!

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 04:25 AM) What the f*** is wrong with Melky? He's just not hitting the ball hard anymore. Even when he does, he's not strong enough to hit it over the head of the outfielder. It's just astonishing to see how weak he's been.

High change-up, and he chops it once again

That change-up could be the perfect pitch for Melky to hit into the stands

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 04:17 AM) You guys are nuts. Sox don't have the roster to be pinch hitting here and there. All the candidates to pinch hit suck as well. Conor and Shuck way better vs RHP than Sanchez/Flowers

Ugh, just gave away those 2 outs

Why not use Conor for Flowers? Not like you're going to use him to hit for anyone else.

Heck of a turn!

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jun 5, 2015 -> 03:10 AM) Does he throw something besides a fastball? Had a great slider last time out

What a strange utilization of Webb. From mediocre AAA season to 8th inning man