As I wrote @diamondcentric.net today, it’s gotten a lot harder to survive as a pitcher with below-average velocity or raw stuff, thanks to the smaller zone created by ABS. #Cubs have, unsurprisingly, felt that especially acutely all year. And it’ll be what sends them home.

Dude at the bar claims to be a #Cubs fan then calls PCA "a piece of shit" and says he would trade him "in a moment." Someone tell me why I shouldn't beat his ass right now.

Gausman's starting every hitter off w/ a ball. Sometimes 2. He's got to be done after Croneworth. It's every pitcher can go tonight.
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Petco Park is an absolute pressure cooker right now! 🔥 The Padres and Cubs are colliding in a brutal October showdown where every single pitch feels like championship-level chaos. Who survives this Wild Card war? ⚾️⚡️ #MLB #Padres #Cubs

It’s almost like we shouldn’t have started an injured pitcher… #Cubs

Highest scoring offense in the league and we can't buy a hit.
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The gap between the #Cubs and an actual good team like the Padres and Brewers is not close. It’s a chasm.

He fucking challenged that?? WTF IS GOING ON?? Wasn’t even remotely close to being right decision. Seriously. Fuck these guys, man. Playing like ass & manager is a fucking dumbass. #Cubs #MLB

Shaw had no chance there but that doesn't mean he shouldn't be launched into the sun. #Cubs

Too many #Cubs fans.

#Cubs hitters now 3-for-37 this series.

DO SOMETHING, PLEASE!!! #Cubs

Kinda hard to hit the ball if you don't SWING THE FREAKING BAT #Cubs

PCA wasting a challenge as the first at bat of the game set my mood. I haven't yelled at my TV in years before tonight. #Cubs

This is what #Cubs acquired Gausman for. An inconsistent couple months gets forgiven in a hurry if he keeps them in control tonight.

Better first than last night. Now hit the fucking ball, please.

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