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4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 5:13 pm
by Bobster21
1. Josh Harrison (R) 2B
2. Starling Marte (R) CF
3. Andrew McCutchen (R) RF
4. Gregory Polanco (L) LF
5. David Freese (R) 3B
6. John Jaso (L) 1B
7. Francisco Cervelli (R) C
8. Jordy Mercer (R) SS
9. Gerrit Cole (R) P
4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 5:58 pm
by dogknot17@yahoo.co
I will take a Quality Start. Two times through the top four of the rotation was a success. Cole had the worst start on opening day.
4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:02 pm
by CarolinaBucco
In answer to your question: No.
But here's the problem. Let's say Cole pitches a very good game ... let's say 6 IP, 2 runs.
That means 2 things still have to happen for the Pirates to win:
1. Pirates must score at least 3 runs (highly unlikely).
2. Pirates bullpen must hold the Cubs in check for 3 more IP (highly unlikely).
In other words, the odds are not in the Pirates' favor today.
The odds of a Pirates win on Saturday should be about 50:1.
The odds of the Pirates scoring a run vs. Lester on Sunday is a longshot at best.
4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:04 pm
by CarolinaBucco
And oh by the way I hate the Cubs more than every other MLB team combined x 2. So no I am not looking forward to this weekend.
I'm going to the UNC vs. NC State game this evening to try to take my mind off of the Pirates.
4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:29 pm
by dogknot17@yahoo.co
4A687B66656067684B7C6A6A66090 wrote: In answer to your question: No.
But here's the problem. Let's say Cole pitches a very good game ... let's say 6 IP, 2 runs.
That means 2 things still have to happen for the Pirates to win:
1. Pirates must score at least 3 runs (highly unlikely).
2. Pirates bullpen must hold the Cubs in check for 3 more IP (highly unlikely).
In other words, the odds are not in the Pirates' favor today.
The odds of a Pirates win on Saturday should be about 50:1.
The odds of the Pirates scoring a run vs. Lester on Sunday is a longshot at best.
Why do they even play? It would be smarter to forfeit, take the 1-0 loss every game, and get ready for the Cardinals.
4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:32 pm
by SammyKhalifa
Not questioning or trying to one up your or anything like that, it's just a neat piece of trivia that I don't have a chance to work into everyday conversation too often. A forfeit game is 9-0.
Well, *I* think it's neat, anyhow. Heh.
4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:34 pm
by dogknot17@yahoo.co
093B37372311323B36333C3B5A0 wrote: Not questioning or trying to one up your or anything like that, it's just a neat piece of trivia that I don't have a chance to work into everyday conversation too often. A forfeit game is 9-0.
Well, *I* think it's neat, anyhow. Heh.
You are correct. I went to change it, but you beat me to it. Teams are rewarded for winning every inning.
Maybe we should play then? 9-0, 9-0, 9-0 will look bad.
4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:37 pm
by SammyKhalifa
Seems like we can do better than 9-0
4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:46 pm
by SammyKhalifa
what an AB by David Freese
Top 2nd: Freese doubled to deep right, Polanco scored.
Pitch 12: in play 85 MPH Fastball
Pitch 11: ball 3 86 MPH Fastball
Pitch 10: foul 79 MPH Changeup
Pitch 9: foul 85 MPH Fastball
Pitch 8: foul 86 MPH Fastball
Pitch 7: foul 85 MPH Fastball
Pitch 6: foul 79 MPH Changeup
Polanco stole second.
Pitch 5: ball 2 80 MPH Changeup
Pitch 4: foul 85 MPH Fastball
Pitch 3: ball 1 85 MPH Fastball
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul) 84 MPH Fastball
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking) 85 MPH Fastball
4/14 game. Can Cole pitch like an ace?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:48 pm
by dogknot17@yahoo.co
Freese with an RBI double. Polanco scored after stealing second base.
Wehner is doubting Hendricks saying he won't go far with the way he is pitching so far.