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It’s only bush league if the Cubs do it.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:52 pmNow we are down to where a 4 run lead means the game is over? When did that unwritten rule become law? A 4 run lead?
Stealing third with a four run lead is different than stealing second, but you never have enough runs, so I understand to some degree. Walking Busch was the right thing to do.Bomber1 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:59 pmIt’s only bush league if the Cubs do it.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:52 pmNow we are down to where a 4 run lead means the game is over? When did that unwritten rule become law? A 4 run lead?
If the situation was reversed we would call it aggressive baseball.
Yeah, I'm really excited for the chance to get that magical 79th win.
Normally I might have raised an eyebrow on the steal. But they wanted no chance of losing home field to the Padres. Definitely not bush league.Lightning Rod wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:04 pmStealing third with a four run lead is different than stealing second, but you never have enough runs, so I understand to some degree. Walking Busch was the right thing to do.Bomber1 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:59 pmIt’s only bush league if the Cubs do it.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:52 pmNow we are down to where a 4 run lead means the game is over? When did that unwritten rule become law? A 4 run lead?
If the situation was reversed we would call it aggressive baseball.
I picked 78 before the year so if I'm right I might get too cocky. Best they get 79.Ordinary Man wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:08 pmYeah, I'm really excited for the chance to get that magical 79th win.
Ordinary Man wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:08 pmYeah, I'm really excited for the chance to get that magical 79th win.
Mort Gage wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:09 pmNormally I might have raised an eyebrow on the steal. But they wanted no chance of losing home field to the Padres. Definitely not bush league.Lightning Rod wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:04 pmStealing third with a four run lead is different than stealing second, but you never have enough runs, so I understand to some degree. Walking Busch was the right thing to do.Bomber1 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:59 pmIt’s only bush league if the Cubs do it.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:52 pmNow we are down to where a 4 run lead means the game is over? When did that unwritten rule become law? A 4 run lead?
If the situation was reversed we would call it aggressive baseball.
It would lift them to a perfect.500 over the last two seasons.82birds wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:15 pmOrdinary Man wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:08 pmYeah, I'm really excited for the chance to get that magical 79th win.
As Al said in the postgame, you try to get to 5 runs so a grand slam doesn't tie it. Absolutely nothing wrong with stealing third base there. And likewise, no problem with walking Busch because you want to keep it a four run lead. Both made sense. WE all saw why in the 9th. Grand slam would have tied it.Bomber1 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:59 pmIt’s only bush league if the Cubs do it.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:52 pmNow we are down to where a 4 run lead means the game is over? When did that unwritten rule become law? A 4 run lead?
If the situation was reversed we would call it aggressive baseball.
OK, I missed that 20/20 part. There was one out so putting yourself in position to score on a SF or groundout is reasonable. Especially if the consequences of not clinching could be a long flight to SD instead of an extended stay in your own bed. If they do the same tomorrow then I'll join in.Whatashame wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:24 pmMort Gage wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:09 pmNormally I might have raised an eyebrow on the steal. But they wanted no chance of losing home field to the Padres. Definitely not bush league.Lightning Rod wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:04 pmStealing third with a four run lead is different than stealing second, but you never have enough runs, so I understand to some degree. Walking Busch was the right thing to do.Bomber1 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:59 pmIt’s only bush league if the Cubs do it.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:52 pmNow we are down to where a 4 run lead means the game is over? When did that unwritten rule become law? A 4 run lead?
If the situation was reversed we would call it aggressive baseball.
If it was about that but as it was pointed out on the broadcast, this gave Swanson a 20/20 season. If it’s about the game fine but if it’s about gaining personal achievements that’s a little different.
...Swanson was already in scoring position with his double with only 1 out. He risked getting injured on the steal, or being out on the challenge. Even with a Shaw K and 2 outs, Busch likely would have been pitched to, unless Swanson was out on the attempted steal, and then the inning would have been over, withoug Busch coming to bat. The steal wasn't necessary, and risky.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:28 pmAs Al said in the postgame, you try to get to 5 runs so a grand slam doesn't tie it. Absolutely nothing wrong with stealing third base there. And likewise, no problem with walking Busch because you want to keep it a four run lead. Both made sense. WE all saw why in the 9th. Grand slam would have tied it.Bomber1 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:59 pmIt’s only bush league if the Cubs do it.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:52 pmNow we are down to where a 4 run lead means the game is over? When did that unwritten rule become law? A 4 run lead?
If the situation was reversed we would call it aggressive baseball.
This conversation is why I love baseball.cbcloud wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:43 pm...Swanson was already in scoring position with his double with only 1 out. He risked getting injured on the steal, or being out on the challenge. Even with a Shaw K and 2 outs, Busch likely would have been pitched to, unless Swanson was out on the attempted steal, and then the inning would have been over, withoug Busch coming to bat. The steal wasn't necessary, and risky.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 16:28 pmAs Al said in the postgame, you try to get to 5 runs so a grand slam doesn't tie it. Absolutely nothing wrong with stealing third base there. And likewise, no problem with walking Busch because you want to keep it a four run lead. Both made sense. WE all saw why in the 9th. Grand slam would have tied it.Bomber1 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:59 pmIt’s only bush league if the Cubs do it.illinik wrote: ↑27 Sep 2025 15:52 pmNow we are down to where a 4 run lead means the game is over? When did that unwritten rule become law? A 4 run lead?
If the situation was reversed we would call it aggressive baseball.