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Cubs vs. D-backs series thread
All D-back fans must feel like they got kicked in the Snyder after the disastrous ninth inning Sunday. Not only that, the local paper has shown so much love for the Cubs and it will be nearly impossible to determine who the home team will be. The boys have to figure out a way to respond against the team with the best record and batting average in the NL. When these teams met in May, Chicago swept. The Cubs will have the luxury of not seeing Haren or Webb. The D-backs miss Dempster and Zambrano, but that doesn't mean it will be an easy series. On Sunday, the Cubs prevented a sweep by the Astros by demolishing them 9-0. They think this is their year. They think every year is and it always proves to not be.
Monday - Harden vs. Johnson
Harden, just acquired from the feeder team known as the Athletics, struck out 10 in under six innings in his first game as a Cub. Harden's ERA is 2.19, but he has yet to pitch past the sixth inning in July. His durability has been suspect in the past few seasons and the D-backs must get his pitch count to his triple digits. Johnson is in quest of win #291 and he has a lifetime 12-0 record against the Cubs, averaging over 10 strikeouts per game. He won his last two starts, hopefully, he can continue his dominance over the Cubs.
Tuesday - Marquis vs. Owings
After some rough interleague outings at home, Marquis defeated the Giants, allowing just two earned runs in 14 innings over the two games. Marquis' ERA on the road is over two runs less than at home, but he walks more batters away from Wrigley. Marquis does not give up the longball much, in 17 starts, the batter left the yard just eight times. Owings has not won a game in almost two months after starting 5-0. He has lost six since his last win. Owings will pitch against the Cubs for the first time ever.
Wednesday - Lilly vs Davis
The Cub southpaw can be expected to go six innings and give up only a few runs. He will be looking to get into double-digits in the win column for the sixth straight season. He defeated Arizona once this season, earning his only career victory over the D-backs. His ERA against the D-backs is just 2.73 in five appearances. In Davis' last start, he wasn't sharp at all, possibly from too many days off. He has on-again, off-again months and July is one of the off-agains, with a 5.29 ERA this month. The D-backs will need him to go longer than the three innings, which was all he could survive in his last start. Maybe Sutt & Gracie's Redhead section can provide some support from the Diamond Level.
For all you scoreboard watchers, the Dodgers will be in Colorado.
All D-back fans must feel like they got kicked in the Snyder after the disastrous ninth inning Sunday. Not only that, the local paper has shown so much love for the Cubs and it will be nearly impossible to determine who the home team will be. The boys have to figure out a way to respond against the team with the best record and batting average in the NL. When these teams met in May, Chicago swept. The Cubs will have the luxury of not seeing Haren or Webb. The D-backs miss Dempster and Zambrano, but that doesn't mean it will be an easy series. On Sunday, the Cubs prevented a sweep by the Astros by demolishing them 9-0. They think this is their year. They think every year is and it always proves to not be.
Monday - Harden vs. Johnson
Harden, just acquired from the feeder team known as the Athletics, struck out 10 in under six innings in his first game as a Cub. Harden's ERA is 2.19, but he has yet to pitch past the sixth inning in July. His durability has been suspect in the past few seasons and the D-backs must get his pitch count to his triple digits. Johnson is in quest of win #291 and he has a lifetime 12-0 record against the Cubs, averaging over 10 strikeouts per game. He won his last two starts, hopefully, he can continue his dominance over the Cubs.
Tuesday - Marquis vs. Owings
After some rough interleague outings at home, Marquis defeated the Giants, allowing just two earned runs in 14 innings over the two games. Marquis' ERA on the road is over two runs less than at home, but he walks more batters away from Wrigley. Marquis does not give up the longball much, in 17 starts, the batter left the yard just eight times. Owings has not won a game in almost two months after starting 5-0. He has lost six since his last win. Owings will pitch against the Cubs for the first time ever.
Wednesday - Lilly vs Davis
The Cub southpaw can be expected to go six innings and give up only a few runs. He will be looking to get into double-digits in the win column for the sixth straight season. He defeated Arizona once this season, earning his only career victory over the D-backs. His ERA against the D-backs is just 2.73 in five appearances. In Davis' last start, he wasn't sharp at all, possibly from too many days off. He has on-again, off-again months and July is one of the off-agains, with a 5.29 ERA this month. The D-backs will need him to go longer than the three innings, which was all he could survive in his last start. Maybe Sutt & Gracie's Redhead section can provide some support from the Diamond Level.
For all you scoreboard watchers, the Dodgers will be in Colorado.
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