Game Thread 6/20/22 Cubs vs. Pirates

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:04 am

2B0E0D0D18330E060413610 wrote: The throw from Cruz to 1B was nearly 97 MPH
I don't think I'd want to play 1B with Cruz at SS. Need extra padding in the glove.

They just said it's the hardest throw by an infielder in MLB this year.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:06 am

Cruz's throw--the hardest throw by an infielder in MLB this year-- just barely beat the runner. That should have been an infield hit but Cruz turned it into an out. That kind of defense is huge.

JollyRoger · Post by **JollyRoger** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:22 am

Cruz clears the bases

This is fun!!!!!!

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:24 am

Cruz shoulda stayed at 2B with no outs but I think we can cut him some slack on that one. He's having a great game. Cleared the bases with that missile to CF and the adrenaline was surging as he rounded 2B. That hit was 110 mph. The guy's a freak!

ChillinStation · Post by **ChillinStation** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:24 am

The future is so bright we all will need to wear shades

JollyRoger · Post by **JollyRoger** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:28 am

I feel sorry for Heinimen. Over the weekend and tonight he has hit several balls that should have been hits but he has nothing to show for it. Bad luck

JollyRoger · Post by **JollyRoger** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:31 am

Are you kidding me

Bligh Madris with a circus catch in RF

The rookies are putting on a show!

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:33 am

6348494C4C494E73544154494F4E200 wrote: The future is so bright we all will need to wear shades

Would you say it's on the horizon?

CarolinaBucco · Post by **CarolinaBucco** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:35 am

This is the most enjoyable hour I've had watching Pirates baseball since ... 2015?

* A 97 mph throw from SS

* A 113 mph exit velo on the 3-run double

* Madris with 109 on his 2-run base hit

WOW.

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:40 am

614A4B4E4E4B4C715643564B4D4C220 wrote: The future is so bright we all will need to wear shades

Now, now, don’t get carried away. It’s not possible to compete in Major League Baseball with players earning the minimum. A team can’t expect to succeed without a near-total roster of veterans, especially several of whom are very expensive free agents.