Official Game Thread - 8/27- Bucs vs Cubbies

[Doc]

Just tuned into the game and saw we’ve improved from last night. Yesterday we lost by 10. Tonight we’re just behind by a touchdown.

[Doc]

McKinney strikes out on three pitches, none of which were in the strike zone. That seems to be a big issue with our guys.

[Doc]

Rowdy shows improvement over McKinney by striking out on four pitches, three of which weren’t in the strike zone. Oh yeah, it’s an issue alright.

[Doc]

Bucs put up a pair in the 9th but fall short. 9-5 is your final. Drive home safely.

[Ecbucs]

https://x.com/_NoahHiles/status/1828588560523682142

A BDLC HR (his first with Pittsburgh) makes it 9-3 Cubs.

Hopefully he can hit better and still have power next year, IMO, having 19 homers and an OPS under 700 is not the sign of a good or even decent hitter.

[Surgnbuck]

Keller starts, lose 18-8.
Jones starts, lose 9-5.
Skenes starts tomorrow, ??????

Remember when people said don't let the Pirates sneak into the playoffs, with their "Big Three" they could be really dangerous.

[Bobster]

Shelton sure has this team motivated and playing good, hard baseball!

[Wildwoodcoach]

Cruz has a 4-4 night. Maybe he has found his niche as a DH. This
way he doesn't have to think too much.

[Doc]

It was encouraging to read a quote from Cruz in a story in today's Post-Gazette about his moving to center field. “If it were up to me, I would play center field today,” Cruz said with a smile. “That’s their decision, and I would like to start as soon as possible.” Sounds like his initial disappointment has given way to the realization that he's being given an opportunity to become a better all around player with this change. If he can begin closing in on fully realizing the talent he has, combined with becoming a more focused player, we'll have one of those power bats we so desperately need.

[Bobster]

It was encouraging to read a quote from Cruz in a story in today's Post-Gazette about his moving to center field. “If it were up to me, I would play center field today,” Cruz said with a smile. “That’s their decision, and I would like to start as soon as possible.” Sounds like his initial disappointment has given way to the realization that he's being given an opportunity to become a better all around player with this change. If he can begin closing in on fully realizing the talent he has, combined with becoming a more focused player, we'll have one of those power bats we so desperately need.

He's in CF today.