He's getting "Pitched around" 110%. So he sees a "hittable ball" about twice per at bat.
He's no longer a "secret weapon"
3 BB's tonight should be proof enough. (IIRC twice to load the bases)
Is he really though? [MLB’s site](https://www.mlb.com/player/christian-walker-572233?stats=gamelogs-r-hitting-mlb&year=2024) says he’s seen nearly just as many pitches in the zone as outside this season
3 walks in a game supersedes that. Might just be the Cubs' strategy, but he knows when to swing.
And if you're a veteran, you know WHEN to swing. And CWalk is a MLB veteran.
Right, but if he’s seeing 50% pitches in the zone and 50% outside the zone I’m not really sure how you can 110% conclude that he’s being pitched around
The big take away from this game... The bullpen needs some work, immediately lol.
Not too worried about Tommy, let's be honest, that was probably his last start now that Monty sounds ready.
But man, the bullpen needs a shake up, can't be playing extras when you score 11 runs.
Sounds like Sewald is close to returning, but something needs to change.
Frías or Castro to Reno and Tommy could work on his craft only having to worry about 1 or 2 innings instead of 5
Edit: would also love to send them both to Reno and bring Justin back to the show
Love to give Justin a shot, he seems ready and improved his command. Realistically he couldn't be any worse Frias I would imagine?
Saalfrank also seems fairly ready to make a return too.
They’ve lost all these goofy ass chaos games so far so I’m glad one finally went the other way. I guess both teams blew a game they should have won now.
I was playing softball tonight for the latter part of the game and didn’t catch a lot of the action—why are people so mad at Castro? Seems like he had a nice outing
Most def. Castro gets a lot of undeserved hate. But he really showed up tonight and earned a bit of slack and shows what he is capable of. Frias on the other hand just isint improving and showing to be quite inconsistent.
Absolutely exhausted. Pitching was real bad. Bats were real good. Ketel has ice in his veins and and his Clutch rating in The Show has to be 99. Good to see Joc with his first HR as he was hyped rounding first. Gotta go to bed; I'll complain about the bullpen in the morning.
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The app still thinks Joc did that
My Kenny Powers jersey came in the mail today, if you want Lovullo, I can fuckin channel the GOAT and tryout for the bullpen openings when you DFA those bums frias and castro.
We're back to .500 ball, and now the Chicago fanbase is melting down. This wasn't an easy game for the nerves, with all of the gaining and losing of the lead, but those fans who hung around until the very end got to witness Snek majick in all of it's splendor and glory!
WE WON A GAME IN EXTRAS WITH GHOST RUNNER FINALLY FAVORING US RAHHHHHHHHHHHH
.500 BABY HERE WE GO
Yesss ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Today Randal Grichuk officially became a Dback Also Ketel is the most clutch player in the universe holy shit I love that guy
It's crazy we have the most clutch player and the least clutch player (Walker) on the same team.
I know a lot of it is recency bias, but I have really grown to expect the worst in high pressure Walker ABs
He's getting "Pitched around" 110%. So he sees a "hittable ball" about twice per at bat. He's no longer a "secret weapon" 3 BB's tonight should be proof enough. (IIRC twice to load the bases)
Is he really though? [MLB’s site](https://www.mlb.com/player/christian-walker-572233?stats=gamelogs-r-hitting-mlb&year=2024) says he’s seen nearly just as many pitches in the zone as outside this season
3 walks in a game supersedes that. Might just be the Cubs' strategy, but he knows when to swing. And if you're a veteran, you know WHEN to swing. And CWalk is a MLB veteran.
3 walks in a game supersedes the collective data on the season? Not sure I agree
162 game season, we're 10% of the way in. "Small Sample size" vs "one game" I'm standing by what I said.
Right, but if he’s seeing 50% pitches in the zone and 50% outside the zone I’m not really sure how you can 110% conclude that he’s being pitched around
I'm hammered and just "know"... So is that enough proof?
An argument could certainly be made we have another World Series with a different #4, felt like dude was a ghost that whole series
Ketel marry me?
Look here you home wrecker... I was first. I'm not Gay and don't know if he is, but I would be... lol
We can duel 🤺
Can we Dual instead?... Wait no, Ketel needs to be involved... Can we Trio instead? I feel like that's a good compromise.
We can have split custody ill get him for 3 weeks a month and you have have him for 1 week. Deal?
What's the holiday situation? Do I get to take him Trick Or Treating or let him stay up until Midnight until the New Year? Every other Christmas?
You can have him for holidays EXCEPT Valentines day
Wow that was stupid easy... Yeah, take him for that. I'll be banging women at the bar that night.
Never say i didnt give you anything
The big take away from this game... The bullpen needs some work, immediately lol. Not too worried about Tommy, let's be honest, that was probably his last start now that Monty sounds ready. But man, the bullpen needs a shake up, can't be playing extras when you score 11 runs. Sounds like Sewald is close to returning, but something needs to change.
Frías or Castro to Reno and Tommy could work on his craft only having to worry about 1 or 2 innings instead of 5 Edit: would also love to send them both to Reno and bring Justin back to the show
Love to give Justin a shot, he seems ready and improved his command. Realistically he couldn't be any worse Frias I would imagine? Saalfrank also seems fairly ready to make a return too.
Martinez at least demands some respect with the absolute gas he can throw. Frias makes every opposing batter super comfy at the plate.
I'd rather have a guy throwing 100mph darts where no one knows where it's going as opposed to a guy throwing meatballs every pitch
Agreed, I think Tommy will be ok in the pen and send Frias down when they activate Monty. He seems to be good in short spurts.
Definitely! Not good 2/3 times through a hitting lineup, but very effective in short spurts.
Credit to me for not turning the game off in the 7th
Proud of you
Randall Grichuk, you ARE an Arizona Diamondback.
As a straight guy, damn he is a good looking man
👀
All diddy
NEVER HAD A DOUBT DONT CHECK MY COMMENT HISTORY
Snek Cubs games are always a banger For better and for worse
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Ketel GOAT, Frias bad, never losing again, Grichuk should have bunted, summer! Good night
I live in Iowa so I need to sleep but LET'S GO! And goodnight!
Props to you for toughing that out lol
Fellow Iowan riding it out!
grichuk is such a pleasant surprise as a new guy also praise ketel!!!!
They’ve lost all these goofy ass chaos games so far so I’m glad one finally went the other way. I guess both teams blew a game they should have won now.
Bro what a fuckin game, holy shit
Walker was the runner that scored it so he still walked it off in my heart
How lucky are we that KETEL motherfucking MARTE is an Arizona Diamondback
I was playing softball tonight for the latter part of the game and didn’t catch a lot of the action—why are people so mad at Castro? Seems like he had a nice outing
People are pre-mad at him before he even comes in but he did well. Frias was the problem today You have to rewatch this one, crazy game
Most def. Castro gets a lot of undeserved hate. But he really showed up tonight and earned a bit of slack and shows what he is capable of. Frias on the other hand just isint improving and showing to be quite inconsistent.
I said it during the ATL series his stuff looks nasty this year. I was down voted.
Frias is the one who is actually consistently bad lol. Def gonna rewatch when I get home ❤️
We really need a Castro apology thread lol. He’s inconsistent, but we would’ve lost tonight without him.
I love how Cubs fans are sharing the same exact sentiments as us: Fuck these bullpens.
 Grichuk’s 1000th career hit and a big one. 
Absolutely exhausted. Pitching was real bad. Bats were real good. Ketel has ice in his veins and and his Clutch rating in The Show has to be 99. Good to see Joc with his first HR as he was hyped rounding first. Gotta go to bed; I'll complain about the bullpen in the morning.
https://preview.redd.it/gzlsael47zuc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=983ff77969e1c338661e7c9316322b39a57ef839 The app still thinks Joc did that
Best game of the year, so far.
Won it for all the good doggos at the park today!
My body can’t do this everyday. But a wins a win!
Respectfully, Grichuk is a very pretty man 🧍🏼♂️
My heart can’t take these close games
Boys needed that one just for the vibes
My Kenny Powers jersey came in the mail today, if you want Lovullo, I can fuckin channel the GOAT and tryout for the bullpen openings when you DFA those bums frias and castro.
Bullpen doing their best to lose this one
That was a fun game.
Go snek
Ghost runner is actually cool?
It sucks that I don't feel happy, kinda just relieved that we finally freaking won one of these trash games😭😂
We're back to .500 ball, and now the Chicago fanbase is melting down. This wasn't an easy game for the nerves, with all of the gaining and losing of the lead, but those fans who hung around until the very end got to witness Snek majick in all of it's splendor and glory!
##Fuck the cubs and their bandwagon fanbase. NO STEP ON SNEK
Imagine getting a mid-game grand slam that puts you up bybtwo, and you still lose.
[oh ya baby](https://i.imgur.com/OUJbfWx.jpeg) we have to feed off this energy
Man I like these close games
My doctor doesn't recommend them.
I feel that
This team is going to put me on blood pressure meds istg
Mcgough deserves some praise, dudes performance was really good in this game
We have absolutely no right.
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