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00:00:00Here at the Friendly Confines, Wrigley Field, we've got a Thursday matinee on the show.
00:00:16It's the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs.
00:00:19John Jumby, Chris Singleton with you.
00:00:22So the Chicago Cubs have already won the series, and now they go for the four-game sweep, Chris.
00:00:28It's been a lopsided series so far.
00:00:31Yeah, they've clearly been the better team, and I expected them to come out today, look
00:00:36at the tie-bow on this series, and on the other side, most teams run into at least a
00:00:40three-game sweep at some point, but not every team looks back at a four-game sweep at the
00:00:45end of the year.
00:00:46And I'll say this, as a player, it's especially frustrating when the losses keep coming against
00:00:51the same team, so if they can salvage a win today, this series won't go down quite as
00:00:56sour.
00:00:57John Jumby, Chris, coming your way next.
00:00:58Just about ready to go, and our pitcher in this game, John Clarkson.
00:00:59Chris, he's got the ability to take control of the game when he's out there.
00:01:00Well, an incredible amount of presence, and he's going to attack hitters.
00:01:01Look at that strikeout-for-nine ratio over 10 coming into this start, so he's a pitcher
00:01:02that wants the ball, he's aggressive, he knows that he can get the swing and miss, especially
00:01:03when he needs it most.
00:01:04We'll see how effective he is in this one.
00:01:05We'll see how effective he is in this one.
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00:01:23We'll see how effective he is in this one.
00:01:24We'll see how effective he is in this one.
00:01:25We'll see how effective he is in this one.
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00:01:27We'll see how effective he is in this one.
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00:01:30Gwynn, ninth in the L and hitting entering play.
00:01:34The line of the pitch.
00:01:37Fastball in for a strike.
00:01:39And that's how this game gets started.
00:01:45First pitch, 120.
00:01:51On the ground, right side.
00:01:54One out the top of the first.
00:02:00Let's take a look at the Padres lineup.
00:02:02One guy swinging a hot bat recently, Jomie Gwynn.
00:02:06This is a player that's hit over 300 for his career in terms of batting average.
00:02:11And being able to do that, that is extremely good bat-to-ball skills that he's had for a long time.
00:02:18So he's got a real consistent approach, uses all fields, and he's got a game plan when it comes to the play.
00:02:23So let's just keep our eyes on him.
00:02:25I think it's pretty hard to take your eyes off of him.
00:02:30Orlando Hudson comes up empty with a swing there.
00:02:33Batting here with one away.
00:02:36He'll one.
00:02:39And a swing and a miss.
00:02:41Nice warm day here.
00:02:42Good baseball weather.
00:02:43Does that change anything, Chris, especially for the hitters?
00:02:46Absolutely.
00:02:47You feel so much more comfortable at the plate.
00:02:50You're not worried about getting jammed on fastballs inside part of the plate.
00:02:55You can be more selective instead of just looking out away so that you can get the barrel to it.
00:03:00And that part, you can get the inside part of the plate as well.
00:03:08Adrian Gonzalez, the next up for the Padres.
00:03:15That hits the dirt, and it's 1-0.
00:03:26And the 1-0.
00:03:30And another ball.
00:03:37The pitch.
00:03:40That one's spoiled, and the count now 2-1.
00:03:47Those scores just getting started top of the first.
00:03:51And that's ripped into the left.
00:03:53Base hit.
00:03:54And that extends the inning.
00:04:03And now here's a speed threat.
00:04:05Outfielder, number 31.
00:04:11In there for strike one.
00:04:15In there for strike one.
00:04:32And the pitch.
00:04:35Late swing, foul ball.
00:04:45And a swing and a miss.
00:04:47And that's that.
00:04:51One left for San Diego.
00:04:53And now it'll be the Cubs' turn to score this ballgame.
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00:05:06Bottom of the first.
00:05:08And on the hill here today, number 31, Adrian Gonzalez.
00:05:12And on the hill here today, number 47.
00:05:15And Chris, pitching on the road has not been particularly kind to him.
00:05:19Yeah, you don't want to be too quick to say that he can't pitch on the road.
00:05:23Sometimes, you know, it's just a matter of luck.
00:05:26It's not having to feel different between the bullpen mound to the mound out there on the playing field.
00:05:32Don't know what it is, but I know this.
00:05:34You've got good enough stuff to overcome and get it done on the road as well as at home.
00:05:39So we'll see what he's able to do in this one.
00:05:42Let's go.
00:05:49The big lefty turns, kicks, steals.
00:05:52That one in triple digits.
00:06:04A wide kick to pitch.
00:06:07Right side.
00:06:09And base hit.
00:06:11And a runner report to start the inning.
00:06:14I don't know how he's able to shoot that pitch the other way and still put something on it.
00:06:18That pitch was inside, and he let it get really deep.
00:06:22So pretty incredible hands to fight it off and still get good wood on it.
00:06:26And now they've got some speed on first, so we'll see if they try to get him into motion.
00:06:30Now here is Jimmy Ryan.
00:06:33First offering, misses the mark.
00:06:41Number 11, a board here at first with nobody out.
00:06:48Next offering is in for a strike.
00:06:50Good speed on the base pass.
00:06:52He handles the bat very well.
00:06:54I wouldn't be surprised if the skipper puts on some type of hit and run or run and hit.
00:07:01Next pitch is downstairs.
00:07:15And he deals.
00:07:17That just misses.
00:07:19And the count is 3-1.
00:07:21Chris, with that distraction, and a strike.
00:07:25That just misses.
00:07:27And the count is 3-1.
00:07:29Chris, with that distraction, and a speedy guy at first, he's in a favorable hitter's count.
00:07:34If nothing else, this is a great spot for a hitter to be in.
00:07:42Swings and misses, and we're filled up.
00:07:45That's a really big swing right there.
00:07:47You've got to remember, with this speed, a walker or a single can turn into extra bases by stealing a base or two.
00:07:53And here's a 3-2.
00:07:56In the air, right side.
00:07:58Gwynn, under it, on down.
00:08:06Time now for the Chicago Cubs lineup.
00:08:09They're dealing with a top-level arm on the mound, so this figures to be a tough matchup for them.
00:08:14What's the key to the offense today, Zingy?
00:08:17I think when you've got a guy that's this talented on the mound, you've got to find ways to disrupt his rhythm,
00:08:22make him uncomfortable a little bit.
00:08:24The guys that can handle the bat, perhaps, you know, bunt, bunt for a base hit.
00:08:28Get him moving off the mound.
00:08:29If you're in the box and he seems to be just in a flow, step out.
00:08:33Mess up his timing, somehow try to get in his head a little bit.
00:08:36And then when he does come in the zone, you may only get one pitch.
00:08:40You better not miss it.
00:08:42Hack Wilson watches that one for a strike.
00:08:45Standing in here on one down.
00:08:53Pick off Luke to first, and he dives back in safely.
00:08:57And Zingy, as a team, you need to make the most of the very few opportunities he's going to give you, right?
00:09:03Absolutely.
00:09:04And you know, if you don't get to guys like this a lot of times early.
00:09:07Here comes the pitch.
00:09:08Runner breaks for second.
00:09:10There's the ball.
00:09:11Transfer bubble, and there's no throw.
00:09:18Runner to second, he's got it.
00:09:21Runner to second, here, one gone.
00:09:29On the ground, right side.
00:09:31On to first, and they got him.
00:09:39Batting for the left fielder, Billy Wilkia.
00:09:50At the play, Bill Williams.
00:09:52And this is a big opportunity for him to pick up his teammate right here.
00:10:04In the air, left field.
00:10:06Number 31 gets under it, and he makes the catch.
00:10:10And that is that.
00:10:12One left for the Cubs.
00:10:14Scoreless after one.
00:10:16The sidewalks are some use in the New York.
00:10:27And now it's Manny Machado.
00:10:29Struggling on the road this season, better results at home.
00:10:33The third baseman, number 13, Manny Machado.
00:10:39Clarkson, back to work.
00:10:42Strike one.
00:10:48And now he'll run.
00:10:51Turned on, but foul wide third.
00:11:010 and 2 now.
00:11:050 and 2 now.
00:11:17The other way, Sandberg.
00:11:20Whips it to first.
00:11:22One out in the second.
00:11:25Batting six.
00:11:27The designated hitter, number six.
00:11:31And next is the designated hitter, number six.
00:11:45First pitch, just misses.
00:11:48That's what you want, it's a good miss.
00:11:55Second inning here, no score.
00:12:02Next offer is in for a strike.
00:12:05Ricky Holliday, our umpire behind the dish,
00:12:07known as a pretty fair umpire for both hitters and pitchers.
00:12:10Yeah, I think that's right, Boob.
00:12:12There is a little inconsistency on the corners of the plate.
00:12:15You can't always be sure how it's going to go with those
00:12:17borderline pitches as the game progresses.
00:12:20Going to count one and two.
00:12:22Has the players ever changed their approach
00:12:24in meaningful ways based on who's umpiring,
00:12:27or is it good to just be aware of tendencies
00:12:29so you're not that surprised?
00:12:31I'd say the latter, because the pitcher's got to pitch
00:12:33to his strengths regardless.
00:12:35The hitter's got to hit to his strengths.
00:12:37So you're aware of it, but you have to taunt
00:12:40for what you can handle.
00:12:42Sandberg gets it to first.
00:12:442 up, 2 down.
00:12:48Now it's the veteran outfielder, Steve Finley.
00:12:53First pitch, and he just misses.
00:13:00Left-hand batter waits.
00:13:03And that one's fouled off.
00:13:09No score here in the second.
00:13:13No score here in the second.
00:13:19Next offering, down into dirt.
00:13:27Good eye right there.
00:13:31Good eye right there.
00:13:42Two down, only one.
00:13:45Foul ball there.
00:14:01Got him.
00:14:03Hot drains go down, 1, 2, 3.
00:14:08Nothing to do with air for the Friars.
00:14:10Move on to the bottom of the second.
00:14:12No score.
00:14:20Here in Wrigley Field, it's the Wrigley Fields.
00:14:23The Wrigley Fields.
00:14:26The Wrigley Fields.
00:14:29Here in Wrigley Field, and now here is Gabby Hartnett.
00:14:45The line of the pitch.
00:14:48And there's the ball.
00:14:59Kicks and fires.
00:15:04Well, it looks like he's wanting to work the upper part of the strike zone.
00:15:07What does that mean?
00:15:08Top hand better be working for the hitters.
00:15:10Adjust that side a little bit.
00:15:11Give yourself a chance to hit.
00:15:25And now lefty.
00:15:30Tapped it to the plate, but it's a foul ball.
00:15:43Stays alive.
00:15:45Well, he missed a hittable off-speed pitch right there.
00:15:49I'm not sure exactly what the timing.
00:15:50Sometimes you get a backup breaking ball.
00:15:53You're expecting it to make its move at the end.
00:15:55It never does.
00:15:56And you're tied up.
00:16:08And here it comes.
00:16:11And that was three and two.
00:16:13Recognize that change-up right out of the hand.
00:16:15Just spit on it.
00:16:19There's a swing and a drive.
00:16:21That one carried.
00:16:23And it is gone.
00:16:26He powers that one out to left.
00:16:29Home run number 10 of the year.
00:16:31It's 1-0.
00:16:33He powers that one out to left.
00:16:35Home run number 10 of the year.
00:16:37It's 1-0.
00:16:50Knew what pitch he wanted to hit.
00:16:52Spent on some other pitches in this.
00:16:54If that was very patient, and it paid off.
00:16:57Three bets.
00:16:58The next to hit, he's turned into one of the best short stops in the game.
00:17:03Ripped to third and caught.
00:17:05Thanks.
00:17:12Here's the second baseman, Ryan Sandberg.
00:17:23And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:17:33Kicks and deals.
00:17:36Swing and a miss.
00:17:37Blew it by him at 99.
00:17:53And that's down and away.
00:17:562-1.
00:18:022-1 hammered but foul.
00:18:11One down, base is empty.
00:18:14And that chance handled.
00:18:17And he's out.
00:18:20Back in.
00:18:22The right field.
00:18:24King Kelly.
00:18:26Two outs, base is empty.
00:18:28And here is King Kelly.
00:18:30I think when you contemplate him as a player,
00:18:32the first thing you think about is defense.
00:18:34You think about that great arm.
00:18:36I also think about the speed.
00:18:38If he can get on, that's going to give one more thing for that pitcher to think about.
00:18:50The left field one-oh.
00:18:53There's a strike.
00:18:59And a pitch.
00:19:11That's off the mark.
00:19:133-1.
00:19:16That's off the mark.
00:19:173-1.
00:19:27The pitch.
00:19:29And there's ball four.
00:19:39I think that if they gave the pitcher a full scouting report on me,
00:19:43yes, I think I could draw a wall.
00:20:01Ron Santo takes the ball here as he stands in now.
00:20:14The one-oh.
00:20:16There's a strike.
00:20:18That was absolute gas.
00:20:20Triple digits on the gun.
00:20:22It's just a different experience as a hitter watching that go by.
00:20:25Kelly off the first with two away.
00:20:32Next offering misses.
00:20:342-1.
00:20:44Check on the runner.
00:20:46Kelly back in a dive.
00:20:58At the belt and fires.
00:21:00In the air, center field.
00:21:02Finley under it.
00:21:05And puts the squeeze on that.
00:21:07And that'll do it.
00:21:09Cubs draw first blood on this solo homer.
00:21:13It's now 1-0.
00:21:29Leading off with a pucker,
00:21:31LaJorsa, number 27.
00:21:44And the right-hander back to work.
00:21:47And first offering is fouled off.
00:21:59And ball one.
00:22:01Well, he's so great about hitting the ball the other way.
00:22:04He gets those arms extended.
00:22:06So right there, just trying to straighten him up a little bit
00:22:09so he doesn't have as much outside play coverage.
00:22:14That one misses in the dirt.
00:22:24And down on strikes.
00:22:26And one away at the top of the third.
00:22:28Very frustrating right there as a speed potential base runner win.
00:22:33But two strikes, he just struggled to put the ball in the air.
00:22:36And that's what he did.
00:22:38Again, speed potential base runner win.
00:22:41But two strikes, he just struggled to put the ball in play.
00:22:44You don't even have to get a hit at that point.
00:22:46You can help your team just by reaching on an error.
00:22:49But some way, you've got to find a way to shorten up the swing
00:22:51and put the ball in play next time.
00:22:53Stepping in, Benito Santiago.
00:22:56And first offering is fouled off.
00:23:09On the inside corner for a strike.
00:23:150-2 now.
00:23:18And a foul ball, he stays alive.
00:23:28The pitch.
00:23:31Swing and a miss, and he got him.
00:23:34Two-way down.
00:23:37Back-to-back strikeouts to start the frame, and that's now three in a row.
00:23:41Yeah, he's really settling in and getting the feel for his pitches,
00:23:45throwing them where he wants to right now.
00:23:47So, we'll see how long he can keep this streak going.
00:23:57Quinn takes the ball as he stands in for the second time.
00:24:01Stands in for the second time.
00:24:05The pitch.
00:24:09And that one ripped to left.
00:24:11Williams makes the catch, and that'll do it.
00:24:153-up, 3-down for San Diego, and it remains 1-0.
00:24:19And a foul ball.
00:24:29Bottom of the inning, and here's the first baseman, number 11.
00:24:33This guy makes great contact,
00:24:35one of the best in the game at putting bat on ball.
00:24:38He's got such quick hands, and he's gaining pitch recognition.
00:24:41That keeps him square to the plate,
00:24:43and there's a good chance that his bat stays in the zone a long time,
00:24:46and that produces solid contact consistently.
00:25:03Next offer, he's in for a strike.
00:25:06It's good to be at the top of the order here.
00:25:08You want to get it on, see if you can get a stolen base,
00:25:10maybe get around the bases, and pick up a run.
00:25:17Bat to right.
00:25:20Drops in for a hit, couldn't run it down.
00:25:24And that's a leadoff double.
00:25:39And next for the Cubs, Jimmy Bryant.
00:25:42Didn't hit it well, but flat out to the deepest part of the outfield
00:25:45his first time.
00:25:48And that's in there for strike one.
00:26:06And the pitch.
00:26:08Squibbed out front of the plate.
00:26:10Over to first.
00:26:11One gone, bottom of the third inning.
00:26:17The designated hitter, number four,
00:26:20Pack Wilson.
00:26:28So now here's the DH, Pack Wilson.
00:26:31Rolled out to second, and his first hit back.
00:26:34He's the guy who does it all.
00:26:36With the lack of contact in today's game,
00:26:38this guy hits for contact, so he delivers average,
00:26:41but there's on-base and slugging, too.
00:26:43First offering, and it just misses.
00:26:50And the one-oh.
00:26:54He's been ranking in recent games,
00:26:56and a big reason why getting ahead in counts.
00:26:59He's been able to do that consistently,
00:27:01and you see the results.
00:27:05The pitch.
00:27:08Slaps foul.
00:27:10Clearly trying to stay back a little bit longer
00:27:12for that changeup as he fouls that fastball back.
00:27:19And a two-one all the way.
00:27:39And that's through there for a strike.
00:27:55One away with a runner at third.
00:28:01The three-two is off the outside edge,
00:28:04and that is ball four.
00:28:06I don't think he really wanted the pitch to him
00:28:08right there anyhow.
00:28:10Phillip Williams getting ready to hit,
00:28:12having a nice season in the power categories,
00:28:15eighth in the National League in home runs as of today.
00:28:24In there, and it's all in one.
00:28:26In this situation with runners on,
00:28:28you've got to get ahead in the count
00:28:30so that you can dictate the rest of the at-bat.
00:28:32Nice job right there.
00:28:34Next offering is down low.
00:28:36Hey, doubled up on the off-speed there.
00:28:38We talk about the power of fastball,
00:28:40but he's working a little differently here.
00:28:50Next offering upstairs.
00:28:52Tough spot right here, a couple runners on,
00:28:54two-ball count.
00:28:56You can't nibble, but you have to execute,
00:28:58finish your pitch.
00:29:00If you leave something out over the plate,
00:29:02you're bringing in some runs.
00:29:06This one high in the air left center.
00:29:08Number 31 on the move,
00:29:10makes the grab.
00:29:12Runner tagging from third.
00:29:14Now a relay to the plate.
00:29:16He beats it safe.
00:29:18It's two-nothing.
00:29:20He's always capable of losing one over the fence.
00:29:22He might have just missed it right there,
00:29:24but good job driving that run to third.
00:29:28And now it's going to be Gabby Hartnell,
00:29:30known for his rocking arm behind the plate.
00:29:42Light drive.
00:29:44And that is the third out of the inning.
00:29:48So a run on one hit,
00:29:50no errors and a man left.
00:29:52On to inning number four.
00:29:54It's the Cubs two and the Padres nothing.
00:30:00Back here in Wrigley Field,
00:30:02Josh Jombie with Chris Singleton
00:30:04and set to lead off the fourth,
00:30:06Orlando Hudson.
00:30:20And the pitch.
00:30:24And first offering is fouled off.
00:30:30Here comes the pitch.
00:30:34And now it's evened out.
00:30:44Right-hander kick steals.
00:30:48Next offering misses down the way.
00:30:50And that one is lifted in the air.
00:30:52Pulled up on down.
00:31:00And now Adrian Gonzalez.
00:31:04And he's already single in this game.
00:31:08And he's already single in this game.
00:31:12And now Adrian Gonzalez.
00:31:14And he's already single in this game.
00:31:16Adrian Gonzalez.
00:31:18And he's already single in this game.
00:31:30Next pitch downstairs,
00:31:32ball one.
00:31:47Smash to the left side.
00:31:51Banks to first.
00:31:53And a couple of quick outs.
00:31:55Always do a nice job of keeping the ball out of the air.
00:31:57Unless the defense work behind with another ground ball.
00:31:59Unless the defense work behind with another ground ball.
00:32:01Good execution.
00:32:03Two outs. Base is empty.
00:32:05Number 31.
00:32:07The next up for the Padres.
00:32:10First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:32:12You want to be patient here.
00:32:14Try to work a walk if you can.
00:32:16You've got a big power bat behind you.
00:32:18The on-deck circle.
00:32:20Two outs.
00:32:22One swing.
00:32:24Can put you right back in this ballgame.
00:32:26The next pitch misses.
00:32:28Down 2-0.
00:32:36And righty-do.
00:32:39And righty-deals.
00:32:43A rare three-ball count here.
00:32:45He's been throwing strikes all day.
00:32:47Got to be ready to hit if you're in the box.
00:32:57Here's a 3-0.
00:32:59And a four-pitch walk.
00:33:03One of the things about that two-out walk,
00:33:05the base runner over at first base
00:33:07and the aggressive secondary lead.
00:33:09So all down the line or into the gap
00:33:11will produce a two-out RBI
00:33:13and those are the best.
00:33:15That is if you are the offensive side.
00:33:38That hits the dirt.
00:33:40And that is ball one.
00:33:52And the righty-deals.
00:33:54That one missed.
00:33:56He hasn't wanted to challenge him
00:33:58both of those pitches off the plate away.
00:34:00Don't expect anything down the heart of the plate.
00:34:02You may just have to be patient and take your walk here.
00:34:08Swings and misses.
00:34:10Now 2-1.
00:34:16Righty delivers.
00:34:18And another ball.
00:34:32The pitch.
00:34:34And ball four to a board.
00:34:37Now what he wanted to do there, Boo,
00:34:39kind of keeps this inning alive
00:34:41and gives this offense a good chance
00:34:43to cut into their deficit.
00:34:45Next is the designated hitter.
00:34:47Number six.
00:34:55First pitch.
00:34:57And that's in for a strike.
00:34:59There was a high-velocity fastball in the zone.
00:35:01I think a little frustration
00:35:03from walking the previous hitter.
00:35:05He's got good stuff.
00:35:07Pitch inside the zone and trust it.
00:35:13And he deals.
00:35:15Pitch misses.
00:35:17Ball one.
00:35:19Two walks in the inning already
00:35:21and he just doesn't seem comfortable out there.
00:35:23Like he can find the right mechanics
00:35:25and then repeat them.
00:35:36Righty to the plate.
00:35:38Swing and a miss.
00:35:40And that is that.
00:35:42Padres leave a pair.
00:35:44And they're down 2-0.
00:36:01And welcome back.
00:36:03And welcome back.
00:36:05Stepping in, the sluggy shortstop, Ernie Banks.
00:36:09Ernie's part of an exclusive club
00:36:11one of just a handful of guys
00:36:13going back-to-back MVP awards.
00:36:19And the pitch.
00:36:21There's a strike.
00:36:23Those MVP awards for Banks in 1958 and 59
00:36:25came on below 500 teams.
00:36:27Speaks to the level of his talent.
00:36:29Next pitch misses way outside.
00:36:37And that one just missed
00:36:39off the outside edge.
00:36:41And just to complete the point
00:36:43a look at Banks' numbers in those MVP seasons
00:36:45and it's easy to see how he stood out.
00:36:47His combined totals
00:36:49were 92 home runs and 272 RBIs.
00:36:532-1 now.
00:36:55Next offering is outside.
00:36:57Next offering is outside.
00:37:09And a 3-1 out of the way.
00:37:11Good plate appearance there.
00:37:13Able to take the walk.
00:37:15Oh, he tried to nibble right there
00:37:17and just missed his spot.
00:37:19Hitter didn't offer at it.
00:37:21Now he has somebody to worry about over at first.
00:37:23Ryan Sandberg.
00:37:25Up to hit.
00:37:27Good contact guy, good defender.
00:37:37There goes Zerny.
00:37:39Bounced up the middle.
00:37:41No chance of the double play
00:37:43with a runner in motion.
00:37:49The right fielder, number 13.
00:37:51King Kelly.
00:37:57King Kelly.
00:38:11That one's in there on one.
00:38:21That one's in there on two.
00:38:31Runner leads away at second.
00:38:33That one fouled off.
00:38:45Here's the 0-2.
00:38:47And now one and two.
00:38:49That far out of the zone
00:38:51gives the hitter a little confidence
00:38:53that maybe he can climb back into this at bat.
00:38:55One out and a runner at second.
00:39:03Hit on the ground to the right side.
00:39:05And it's through for a hit.
00:39:07Stop sign goes up at third.
00:39:09Runners at the corners with one out.
00:39:15Now the third baseman, Ron Santo.
00:39:20And that's in there for strike one.
00:39:30First and third, one down.
00:39:38He swings and fouls one off.
00:39:50Pickoff throw. Kelly back easily.
00:40:02Head out to lefty.
00:40:04Now fly ball to right center.
00:40:06Finley on his way over.
00:40:08Makes the catch.
00:40:10Runner tags for home.
00:40:12The tag gets him.
00:40:14And it's a double play to end the inning.
00:40:16Cubs leave one
00:40:18as they're unable to add to their 2-0 lead.
00:40:37Ready now for the fifth inning.
00:40:39Now here is Steve Finley.
00:40:42The center fielder, number 12,
00:40:44Steve Clarkson.
00:40:46Back to work.
00:40:48Misses outside.
00:40:501-0.
00:40:55The wind of the pitch.
00:40:58And a swing and a miss.
00:41:00Good late sink on that fastball.
00:41:02Out of the hand looks so good.
00:41:04And then by the time he gets to the heavy zone,
00:41:06hard to get the barrel to it.
00:41:12And one and two.
00:41:22Next offering is fouled back.
00:41:31The wind of the pitch.
00:41:35And he grounds one back up the middle.
00:41:38And he grounds one back up the middle.
00:41:41Sends it to first.
00:41:43And a leadoff hitter retired in the fifth.
00:41:52And now the shortstop, number 27.
00:42:04And he swings and misses.
00:42:06Swings and misses and it's nothing you want.
00:42:08He's pitching well, but not throwing a ton
00:42:10of first pitch strikes.
00:42:12Usually doesn't work out for success,
00:42:14but you can never predict baseball.
00:42:22There's a swing and a miss.
00:42:31Kicks and fires.
00:42:34And now the count is even.
00:42:40And a pitch.
00:42:43Got him looking.
00:42:45Picks up strikeout number seven.
00:42:51Here's the catcher to hit, Benito Santiago.
00:43:04In there and it's on one.
00:43:14Two down, nobody on.
00:43:17Popped up.
00:43:21That one gets down for a hit.
00:43:23And that keeps the inning going.
00:43:25The tag. See?
00:43:27Well, the last ten games or so have been
00:43:29anything but fun at the plate for him,
00:43:31so that one has to feel good.
00:43:33But the way defenders track down balls these days,
00:43:35I mean, both from the infield and in the outfield,
00:43:37there really aren't a lot of base hits
00:43:39on balls hit like that.
00:43:41But there's always a little room back behind
00:43:43the first and second baseman to drop a long dart
00:43:45in there and he found a way.
00:43:49Now it's going to be Tony Quinn.
00:43:52And he swings and misses at the initial offering.
00:43:55You'd be heart-pressed to find a better contact
00:43:57hitter than Tony Quinn.
00:43:59The ball basically stood still for him.
00:44:01If it's near the plate, he'd get the barrel on it.
00:44:09Next pitch, inside.
00:44:11And now it's even one and one.
00:44:18Man on second, two down.
00:44:20So, a foul ball makes it one and two.
00:44:30Tying run at the plate.
00:44:33Popped up to the left.
00:44:35Into foul ground.
00:44:37Santo.
00:44:39Racing over to make a catch.
00:44:41Padres lead one.
00:44:43They're still down.
00:44:45It's two-zero.
00:45:00Back here at the Friendly Confines.
00:45:02Ready to go for the last half of the inning.
00:45:04So up now for Chicago.
00:45:06Number 11.
00:45:08Usually a pitcher has a plan for every at-bat.
00:45:11But with Quinn, you can forget about that.
00:45:13Tony's going to be running the show
00:45:15when he's standing in the box.
00:45:17He's the one dictating the at-bat
00:45:19and pretty much hitting the ball wherever he wants to.
00:45:23The 0-1.
00:45:26Turned down, but that's a foul.
00:45:28Down the third baseline.
00:45:30And with Tony, there isn't any kind of pitch
00:45:32that gives him problems, whether it's movement,
00:45:34velocity, just doesn't really matter.
00:45:36For him, every pitch was a good pitch to hit.
00:45:39Next offering in the dirt.
00:45:41Now one and two.
00:45:46And a one-two misses to even the count.
00:45:59Tap back up the middle.
00:46:01Throws to first.
00:46:03And the leadoff man sat down in their half of the fifth.
00:46:06Good late life on that inside fastball.
00:46:08Ran in on the hands and got that weak contact.
00:46:10A little slow grounder to get the out.
00:46:12Jimmy Ryan.
00:46:14The next cup to hit.
00:46:16Feels like it's less common today
00:46:18that you see a guy like this.
00:46:20The speed component.
00:46:22The contact component.
00:46:24But lack of practice.
00:46:26The contact component, but lack of power.
00:46:40Next pitch misses.
00:46:42And it's a ball to strike.
00:46:46And here it comes.
00:46:49Strike two.
00:46:52And now it's one and two.
00:46:55Swings and misses.
00:46:57And there's two down.
00:46:59Chris, third time through the order
00:47:01and a couple of quick outs for the starter.
00:47:03Yeah, he's been very frugal today.
00:47:05Economical with the pitch count.
00:47:15Hack Wilson.
00:47:17The next cup to hit.
00:47:19He has, as they like to say,
00:47:21light tower power.
00:47:23Not a big guy, but a big swing.
00:47:26And thunder in that bat.
00:47:38And that one pulled foul.
00:47:50But why did he kick the pitch?
00:47:53Bounce to the right.
00:47:55Hudson handles.
00:47:57Tosses to first.
00:47:59That's out number three.
00:48:02And the Cubs are down in order.
00:48:04But they hold the 2-0 lead.
00:48:08Touch me when I say it.
00:48:10Touch me when I say it.
00:48:12Touch me when I say it.
00:48:14Touch me when I say it.
00:48:16Touch me when I say it.
00:48:18Touch me when I say it.
00:48:26Back here at the ballpark.
00:48:27Now the number two hitter, Orlando Hudson.
00:48:33And the right-hander back to work.
00:48:36He swings and misses at the first pitch.
00:48:380-1.
00:48:45Grounded to Ernie.
00:48:47On the run, sends it over to first.
00:48:494-1 down.
00:48:53The first baseman, number 23, Adrian Gonzalez.
00:49:06Next for the Padres, Adrian Gonzalez.
00:49:13That hits the dirt, and it's 1-0.
00:49:183-0.
00:49:29In there at the knees for a strike.
00:49:35Here's a 1-1.
00:49:38And that's outside.
00:49:39If you're at the mound right now, you know you have to retire this hitter.
00:49:43If he gets on base, it could open up the floodgates for this offense to score some runs.
00:49:51Next offering clips the zone, counting at two.
00:50:02Hawaiian in the pitch.
00:50:05That one ripped.
00:50:06And that's a fair ball.
00:50:09And that's going to get into the corner.
00:50:11The throw in.
00:50:13Safely at the second, he's got a double.
00:50:15That was a thing of beauty.
00:50:16He may have been a little behind the pitch, but by getting that barrel into the hitting
00:50:22zone early on in his swing, he was able to meet it and still shoot a line drive down
00:50:27the line and left.
00:50:33Number 31, the next up for the Padres.
00:50:41First pitch, and he just misses.
00:50:43He's got some good opposite field power.
00:50:45What I like about something being hit to the right side into the outfield is that the base
00:50:50runner at second has a very good read and can determine whether or not he can score
00:50:55on that base hit.
00:50:57Below.
00:50:58There's a strike.
00:51:07The pitch.
00:51:08Swing and a miss.
00:51:09Swing and a miss.
00:51:11And that is strike two.
00:51:28And now two and two.
00:51:36And now two and two.
00:51:39And now two and two.
00:51:55This one in the air right field.
00:51:58Kelly makes the catch.
00:52:00Two down.
00:52:02The third base hit, number 13.
00:52:09Here's Benny Machado now.
00:52:11It's been such a good hitter with runners in scoring position.
00:52:15Some guys just take it to another level.
00:52:17For him right now at the plate, it's like everyone else is in slow motion and he's in
00:52:22full speed.
00:52:32Next offering is in for a strike.
00:52:35That hook's looking pretty sharp today.
00:52:37Just a solid pitching performance so far.
00:52:39And I really think it's because of that curveball.
00:52:41And that one gets past the catcher.
00:52:53Runner at third.
00:52:55Two away.
00:52:57Runner at third.
00:52:59Two away.
00:53:03Up the middle.
00:53:05Sandberg collects it.
00:53:07The throw to first.
00:53:09Third out.
00:53:11To the bottom of the sixth we go.
00:53:134-5-6 coming up.
00:53:15It's the Cubs two and the Padres nothing.
00:53:22Welcome back.
00:53:24Here we go bottom six.
00:53:26Billy Williams.
00:53:28The left fielder.
00:53:30Billy Williams.
00:53:38The pitch.
00:53:42Chris, we were excited to watch him pitch.
00:53:44This is a little more along the lines of what we were expecting performance-wise.
00:53:48Yeah, but great pitchers like this, you may get one opportunity in one inning to get to
00:53:54him, to get some runs up on the board.
00:53:56And if you don't take it then, you may see zeros the rest of the ball game.
00:54:00And he's down 0-2 as he swings through it.
00:54:17And a base hit into right center field.
00:54:20Around first and hustling for second.
00:54:24And he's got a leadoff double.
00:54:27A little more back spin on that instead of the top spin.
00:54:30He's jogging around the bases rather than pulling up at second.
00:54:40Manager out of the dugout and he's going to make a change.
00:54:43Number 47 gives way and he's responsible for the runner on second.
00:54:48So the book isn't closed on him yet.
00:54:54Randy Jones gets the ball now.
00:54:57And this guy can bring it velocity-wise.
00:55:00At this point in the ball game, we're talking about middle innings.
00:55:03And he made a little length out of this arm coming out of the bullpen.
00:55:07We'll see just how many outs he's able to give his skipper.
00:55:15And up next for Chicago, Gabby Parknett.
00:55:18And up next for Chicago, Gabby Parknett.
00:55:21He launched this solo shot back in the second inning of this one.
00:55:24Yeah, that was big for these guys early on.
00:55:27Definitely helped them get off on the right foot.
00:55:36First pitch and that's in for a strike.
00:55:39Some guys are just more confident if they can track that first pitch
00:55:42out of the hand of the pitcher.
00:55:44They don't care if they fall behind 0-1.
00:55:47At the belt and fires.
00:55:50And it takes low for ball one.
00:55:58Runner in second, no way out.
00:56:05Next pitch is outside.
00:56:08Next pitch is outside.
00:56:25To the right side.
00:56:28He'll do it himself.
00:56:29One away.
00:56:30Bottom of the sixth.
00:56:31Good seeker.
00:56:32Low in his own right there and produced exactly what he was looking for.
00:56:35Ball on the ground.
00:56:36Nice ground out.
00:56:44And next for the Cubs, Ernie Banks.
00:56:48In Ernie Banks, you've got a player who truly loves the game.
00:56:51Let's Play 2 was his signature line and he meant it.
00:57:05Up the middle.
00:57:08That's a base hit.
00:57:09It's a run scored.
00:57:16He was ready to hit right there.
00:57:18Just a cookie down the middle.
00:57:19And those are the ones you dream about.
00:57:21Once in the cage, you're just hoping you get in the ball game.
00:57:24Right down the middle.
00:57:25Not a whole lot of velocity.
00:57:26Right on top of it.
00:57:28Next to hit, Ryan Sandberg.
00:57:32Out of bounds.
00:57:34The second baseman, Ryan.
00:57:37First offering misses badly for ball one.
00:57:40And for Ernie to keep that cheerful demeanor is even more impressive
00:57:44considering a lot of losing seasons for the Cubs that he endured.
00:57:54Bounce to the right side.
00:57:56And a base hit.
00:57:58They fired in quickly.
00:58:00So it's first and second with only one away.
00:58:03That's back-to-back singles for him.
00:58:05Not much to lose for him other than just a willingness to go the other way
00:58:08and put the ball in play.
00:58:09That's a team at bat right there.
00:58:10Nice job of staying back and letting the ball get beat.
00:58:13One down.
00:58:15So up now for Chicago, King.
00:58:19And that one lifted into the air center field.
00:58:23Racing makes the catch.
00:58:26And there's two away.
00:58:28Now batting, third baseman, Strong.
00:58:33So first and second with two outs.
00:58:36And up next for Chicago, Ron Santo.
00:58:50In there for strike one.
00:58:53Man, I mean, nice job just presenting it
00:58:56to be better than it actually was.
00:59:02First and second, two down.
00:59:09That one ripped left field.
00:59:11That's back.
00:59:13It bangs off the wall.
00:59:15The run comes in from second and they lead by four.
00:59:19Not in time.
00:59:20He's safe.
00:59:22Picks himself up a couple of ribbies.
00:59:25Anytime you smoke a ball off the wall,
00:59:27you kind of think about what it could have been.
00:59:29But obviously, you have to be happy with that result.
00:59:37So two down now.
00:59:39And here is number 11.
00:59:41Now batting.
00:59:42Number 11.
00:59:44First pitch, just misses.
00:59:46First pitch, just misses.
01:00:01Just missed.
01:00:03No need to go right at this guy.
01:00:05First base is open.
01:00:06He can hurt you.
01:00:07So make him expand his zone.
01:00:09If he doesn't, give him a walk.
01:00:16That's towards center.
01:00:18Finley drops, steps, heads back on it.
01:00:21Makes the catch.
01:00:22Inning over.
01:00:25Seventh inning coming up.
01:00:27It's the Cubs five and the Padres nothing.
01:00:30You ain't from where you say you from.
01:00:32You ain't done what you say you done.
01:00:34We don't believe that.
01:00:35You ain't from where you say you from.
01:00:39Top of inning number seven.
01:00:41Number seven.
01:00:42You ain't from where you say you from.
01:00:45Top of inning number seven.
01:00:47And the batter now.
01:00:48Number six.
01:00:49Leading off for San Diego.
01:00:51The designated hitter.
01:00:53Number six.
01:01:01Clarkson.
01:01:02Back to work.
01:01:04That one misses.
01:01:05And that's ball one.
01:01:12Just off the inside edge.
01:01:21The 2-0 is in for a strike.
01:01:24Big and bad right here.
01:01:25He did the team thing.
01:01:26Took until he got a strike.
01:01:28Now he's got to go to work.
01:01:30Shorten up that swing a little bit.
01:01:31Do whatever it takes to get on base.
01:01:332-1 pitch is in there.
01:01:35The count is even.
01:01:36Love how vocal the umpire is today.
01:01:39No doubt.
01:01:40And the hitter's mind.
01:01:41Catcher's mind.
01:01:42And even the pitcher's mind.
01:01:44As to the conviction in the call.
01:01:49The pitch.
01:01:52And a foul ball.
01:01:55See how the catcher wanted that pitch.
01:01:57Up and in.
01:01:58Wanted to try to tie him up.
01:01:59That's the one thing we're seeing.
01:02:00That high fastball.
01:02:01You have to get it up there.
01:02:02Because of how hitters have changed their swings.
01:02:05Next one misses.
01:02:063-2 down.
01:02:10Here comes a pitch.
01:02:16The punch out there.
01:02:17And he's down on strikes.
01:02:19For the second time today.
01:02:21He came out of his mechanics there.
01:02:23Typically he likes to shoot the ball the other way.
01:02:25But that time.
01:02:26A little anxious.
01:02:31So digging in.
01:02:32Steve Finley.
01:02:33Check swing.
01:02:34But he went too far.
01:02:35Strike one.
01:02:49Kicked Sandeels.
01:02:52And a foul ball.
01:02:53Kicked Sandeels.
01:02:56And a foul ball.
01:03:08Got him.
01:03:09That's the second out.
01:03:12I'll just rip the page out of the Greg Maddux playbook.
01:03:15Throw that pitch at the hip.
01:03:17And just watch it jump back over the inside part of the plate.
01:03:21Tell you what.
01:03:22Hitters are baffled.
01:03:23Expecting that to almost hit you.
01:03:25And then end up as a called strike.
01:03:28And now.
01:03:29Number 27.
01:03:30And that's in there for strike one.
01:03:33No base hits in the series for him so far.
01:03:35And it's clearly been a rough one.
01:03:36You just hope he's not pressing too hard.
01:03:38Because that just compounds things.
01:03:40It makes the slump even longer.
01:03:42Never seemed to help.
01:03:43Never helped me.
01:03:47The 0-1 is outside.
01:03:48And it's a ball on a strike.
01:03:49I know his manager knows that his players are just trying to do too much.
01:03:52Everybody needs to just take a deep breath, relax.
01:03:54And let it naturally happen.
01:03:59Next pitch is inside.
01:04:00And that's ball two.
01:04:05Righty delivers.
01:04:09Hard hit.
01:04:10Left field.
01:04:11Base hit.
01:04:12So a two out knock keeps the inning alive.
01:04:15Throwback in.
01:04:16Holds him at first.
01:04:17So just a single.
01:04:20Got a fastball.
01:04:21Middle of the plate.
01:04:22Jumped all over it.
01:04:23Absolutely smoked that ball.
01:04:30So a man aboard.
01:04:32And now Benito Santiago.
01:04:35One for two.
01:04:38Swings through that one.
01:04:390-1.
01:04:50The pitch.
01:05:05Late swing.
01:05:06Foul ball.
01:05:20A one-two.
01:05:23And a pop-off.
01:05:24Right side.
01:05:25Foul territory.
01:05:26Brings it in for the third out.
01:05:28One left for San Diego.
01:05:30Still looking at that 5-0 deficit.
01:05:40Bottom of the seventh.
01:05:41So up now for Chicago.
01:05:43Jimmy Ryan.
01:05:44Ryan.
01:05:49The pitch.
01:05:52And a foul ball.
01:06:04Tried to punt his way on.
01:06:06And he grabs it in foul ground.
01:06:11And he deals.
01:06:13And down on strikes he goes.
01:06:15And that's the first out.
01:06:21Pat Wilson.
01:06:22The next cup to hit.
01:06:23This guy has turned into a beast.
01:06:27With this kind of lead, he can swing freely.
01:06:29Try to hit the ball out of the park.
01:06:31Do what he loves to do.
01:06:37That smash towards center.
01:06:39Finley brings it in.
01:06:41And there's two down.
01:06:42Not fooled at all right there.
01:06:44He was clearly all over it.
01:06:46But sometimes you hit it too hard and right at someone.
01:06:49You're looking for one of those bloop hits to get a knock sometimes.
01:06:53Two outs.
01:06:54Base is empty.
01:06:55And the batter now, Billy Williams.
01:06:57He's got the power, but great contact skills.
01:07:00One of the best contact hitters in the game.
01:07:04Foul ball.
01:07:12Comes up empty on the swing.
01:07:140-2 now.
01:07:15I would say the game's close right now.
01:07:17But it's not out of reach either.
01:07:19These guys really need to put up a zero on the board.
01:07:21Just to maintain a little hope.
01:07:34Two balls, two strikes to count with two outs.
01:07:37Two balls, two strikes to count with two outs.
01:07:44Left-hand batter waits.
01:07:47Stays alive.
01:07:56Left-hand hitter waits.
01:07:59Right through there.
01:08:00Got him.
01:08:01That's the inning.
01:08:02Cubs are down quietly.
01:08:04But they hold a 5-0 lead.
01:08:07Here at Wrigley Field, ready to begin the eighth.
01:08:18Stepping in for San Diego, Tony Gwynn.
01:08:21The right fielder, number 19, Tony.
01:08:24And a pitch.
01:08:28That misses.
01:08:29Ball one.
01:08:30Movement in the Cubs' bullpen.
01:08:32McDaniel appears to be getting loose.
01:08:38Right-hander kicks, deals.
01:08:42And that one is lifted in the air.
01:08:46And a base hit.
01:08:47Man aboard on the leadoff single.
01:08:49The throw-in to second.
01:08:51To second.
01:08:52Pulls him off the bag.
01:08:56Orlando Hudson.
01:08:58The next up for the Padres.
01:09:04And a base hit.
01:09:06And meanwhile, that pitch is off the catcher's mitt.
01:09:09It squirts away.
01:09:31Swing and a miss.
01:09:33And a count even at one.
01:09:41And the right-hander deals.
01:09:44Fouled off.
01:09:45He was late.
01:09:50Runner at third here.
01:09:51Nobody out.
01:09:59Next offering misses.
01:10:00And it's two and two.
01:10:02In this situation, he's trying to get you to pop something up or jam you.
01:10:05That's a really good take, knowing you've got an opportunity to drive in a run here.
01:10:09Two-two.
01:10:12That one down the line.
01:10:13That's a fair ball.
01:10:14It's getting into the corner.
01:10:16And that rolls into the corner.
01:10:20He pulls into second as a run scores.
01:10:23Picks himself up at RBI.
01:10:24Pretty much a model swing on that one as he ripped it into the opposite field gap.
01:10:28And I'm sure he's going to be watching that one back on video.
01:10:31Because that's the kind of swing you want to follow.
01:10:33So many positives that led to that knock.
01:10:41Here comes the manager out of the Cubs' dugout.
01:10:43And he will make a move to the pen.
01:10:45John Clarkson will depart.
01:10:47We'll be back in a minute with a new arm on the mound.
01:10:59Here comes a new arm for the Cubs.
01:11:01Number 19.
01:11:02And he'll do his best to hang on to this lead.
01:11:16So up next, Adrian Gonzalez.
01:11:19A guy who makes an impact not just at the plate, but also in the field.
01:11:23A guy who makes an impact not just at the plate, but also in the field.
01:11:29First offering.
01:11:30Misses the mark.
01:11:39No outs.
01:11:40Runner on second.
01:11:49Next offering.
01:11:50Way off the plate.
01:11:54Man at second.
01:12:05I think he was sitting off speed right there.
01:12:07Because he just let the fastball go by.
01:12:13The count two and one.
01:12:17Get ready for some action here.
01:12:19Good RBI guy at the plate.
01:12:20Runner's in scoring position.
01:12:22And the hitters count.
01:12:31And a pitch.
01:12:33And a big swing and a miss.
01:12:35For this guy, it's truly a battle when he steps into the box.
01:12:38Only one thing on his mind.
01:12:39Seeing that pitch out of the hand and hit it hard somewhere.
01:12:48And a righty deals.
01:12:50Out towards right center field.
01:12:52Ryan on the move as he glides back.
01:12:55Puts the squeeze on that one.
01:12:57Runner tagging for third.
01:13:01Was able to move the runner up to third on that deep fly to center.
01:13:04But I think at this point, he wants to get him over and get him in.
01:13:09Number 31.
01:13:10The next up for the Padres.
01:13:20First offering and it just misses.
01:13:32And a pitch.
01:13:34That one catches the zone.
01:13:36And it's one and one.
01:13:50Late on that fastball.
01:13:52Just not able to catch up to that velocity.
01:14:04And a ball and two strikes.
01:14:20Popped up.
01:14:21Number 11.
01:14:22Under this one.
01:14:23Puts it away for the out.
01:14:25That was a good hard fastball with some nice ride up in the zone right there.
01:14:30Hitter looked like he was on it.
01:14:32But I think that velocity at the end just beat him.
01:14:35Instead of a line drive or something hit deep.
01:14:37It's a pop up and an easy out for the defense.
01:14:49Machado stands in now and watches strike one.
01:15:09Slings it across.
01:15:11Machado out of the play.
01:15:13That ends the inning and stops things from getting out of hand.
01:15:16So they pick up a run on two hits.
01:15:18No errors and a man left.
01:15:20Home half of inning number eight straight ahead.
01:15:23It's the Cubs five and the Padres one.
01:15:28Back here in Wrigley Field.
01:15:30Leading off, Gabby Hartnett.
01:15:32Leading off for the Cubs.
01:15:35The catcher, Gabby Hartnett.
01:15:44And here it comes.
01:15:46There's a strike.
01:15:48Movement in the bullpen.
01:15:49Keith Bell getting ready to come in for Bob Melvin.
01:16:00The wind of the pitch.
01:16:03And the slider just misses.
01:16:05Is there a little wrinkle to that?
01:16:07I think there was.
01:16:08Yep.
01:16:09A little slider action.
01:16:11Next pitch misses inside.
01:16:13And it's two and one.
01:16:20The big lefty turns, kicks, deals.
01:16:23That catches the zone for a strike.
01:16:25Two and two now.
01:16:29The wind of the pitch.
01:16:32In the air, right field.
01:16:34And no one can get to it.
01:16:36It's a foul ball.
01:16:39And now the lefty.
01:16:56And that's ball four.
01:16:59You get a walk, and you get a walk.
01:17:02Everyone gets a walk, boo.
01:17:04Leading off.
01:17:05So digging in, Ernie Banks.
01:17:07That's shortstop, Ernie Banks.
01:17:18That one is absolutely belted.
01:17:21On the warning track, and hauls it in.
01:17:25Man, that's one of those at-bats where you have to remind yourself,
01:17:28it's about the process.
01:17:30He did everything right right there.
01:17:32Nothing to show for it.
01:17:34But in your mind, you have to convince yourself
01:17:36that it was a very good at-bat.
01:17:40Then at first, now it's the second baseman, Ryan Sandberg.
01:17:44One for three.
01:17:50In there, and it's a one-one.
01:18:05And down on strikes.
01:18:07And now two gone.
01:18:13And next for the Cubs, King.
01:18:15The right fielder.
01:18:17King.
01:18:18Kelly.
01:18:26And it's a one-two.
01:18:29And it's a one-two.
01:18:31And it's a one-two.
01:18:34That one to first.
01:18:35Sneaks through.
01:18:36Base hit.
01:18:39They stop the lead runner at second.
01:18:41Now two on with two outs.
01:18:43Didn't take long to get a result for that at-bat.
01:18:45That pretty much split the zone down the middle,
01:18:47and those are the ones where you've got to make them pay.
01:18:50Number 32 into the game.
01:18:52He's pitching on two days rest.
01:18:56Number 32.
01:19:05So two down now, and here is Ron Santo.
01:19:13Foul back our way, and that's out of play.
01:19:24Two outs.
01:19:25Couple of base runners at first and second.
01:19:31Ripped on a line to center.
01:19:35Finley makes the catch, and that'll do it.
01:19:38Cubs strand a couple.
01:19:39They're up 5-1.
01:19:50And welcome back.
01:19:51All set to start the ninth in this one.
01:19:54And now the DH, number six.
01:19:58The right-hander back to work.
01:20:01And that one just misses.
01:20:03A ball and no strikes.
01:20:05Meanwhile, activity in the bullpen.
01:20:08McDaniel, the rookie right-hander, is getting loose.
01:20:19Swings and misses.
01:20:21And a count one and one.
01:20:24That's the third.
01:20:27Zips it to first.
01:20:29And the leadoff man retired here in the ninth.
01:20:39And now the center fielder, Steve Finley.
01:20:43And now the center fielder, Steve Finley.
01:20:57In the air, left field.
01:20:59Williams sizes this one up, and it's a one-hopper off the wall.
01:21:04Should be extra bases.
01:21:06Into second with a double, and they've got something brewing now.
01:21:09Oh, no, waiting around right there.
01:21:11He was ready to swing it on the first pitch.
01:21:13Put a pretty good swing on that one as he drove it out to deep left.
01:21:17Didn't quite have the right combination of launch angle and exit velocity
01:21:21to get it over the fence, but you're never going to be disappointed with extra bases.
01:21:25So up next, number 27.
01:21:33And the first pitch misses for ball one.
01:21:41Kicks and fires.
01:21:53Had a good eye there.
01:21:55Misses.
01:22:112-0.
01:22:13Misses with a 2-0, and he's fired three straight outside the strike zone.
01:22:263-0 down.
01:22:29Swings through that one.
01:22:31Man, he was really tardy on that fastball.
01:22:34Great job of setting him up by throwing the curveball,
01:22:37add some velocity to it on the next pitch, can't catch up.
01:22:42Runner leads away at second.
01:22:45Fouls one away, and now 3-2.
01:22:56The pitch.
01:22:59Out of line, out towards center.
01:23:02Two away.
01:23:07It was all over that fastball right there.
01:23:10I'll tell you what, if he gets under it just by a fraction of an inch
01:23:13or a little bit more, that's way bad.
01:23:16And now the catcher comes up to him.
01:23:18Benito Santiago.
01:23:21I'd say he's doomed.
01:23:24He's doomed.
01:23:31And he swings and misses, and it's nothing at one.
01:23:43Man on second, 2-0.
01:23:45And that one a little bit high.
01:23:55The 1-1.
01:23:57They're down to their final strike.
01:24:08Right-handed reliever.
01:24:10And a ball evens the count.
01:24:14Righty to the plate.
01:24:173-2 now.
01:24:36Down to their final strike.
01:24:39The 3-2.
01:24:42The 3-2 is off the outside edge, and that is ball four.
01:24:45So close to getting out of it right there,
01:24:48but this inning still has life.
01:24:51New pitcher in the game for the Cubs, Lee Smith.
01:24:54And he'll work on holding this lead.
01:25:08So digging in now for San Diego, Tony Guinn.
01:25:12This guy, one of the best contact men in the sport as well.
01:25:16Outstanding on the defensive end.
01:25:23That one's in there, 0-1.
01:25:25I'm impressed that he went right after him on that first pitch.
01:25:28That's the key. Try to get ahead in the count,
01:25:30and you can play around a little bit more as the bat expands.
01:25:38The 0-1.
01:25:41Just off the outside part of the plate.
01:25:512-on-2 outs.
01:25:53In the air, right field.
01:25:55Kelly on the run towards the line.
01:25:58And that one hops the wall.
01:26:01The relay to the plate.
01:26:03In there. He scores.
01:26:06And now just a two-run deficit.
01:26:09There's some noise here.
01:26:10Two RBIs on that swing, and they're right back in it.
01:26:13A lot of times in today's game,
01:26:15right fielders are able to get to a ball that stays in like that,
01:26:18but he hit that one pretty well.
01:26:20And if he hits it just a little bit different on the barrel,
01:26:23it's out of here easily.
01:26:24But there's nothing wrong with the extra bases right there.
01:26:31Now at the plate, Orlando Hudson.
01:26:39In there for strike one.
01:26:49Two outs and one in scoring position.
01:26:56Next offering is in for a strike.
01:26:59Smith, he's kind of a prototypical bullpen arm in today's game.
01:27:03Electric stuff that results in a ton of strikeouts
01:27:06in a tough spot like this.
01:27:08That is a big-time benefit.
01:27:19To the right side.
01:27:20Sandberg loves it.
01:27:22Throw to first. Ball game.
01:27:24And the Cubs finish off a four-game sweep.
01:27:28This is pure domination at home.
01:27:30Huge sweep, and now you go on the road.
01:27:32The flight's going to be very enjoyable.
01:27:35Get into the next city, get a nice meal.
01:27:37Settled in at the hotel, but come back ready to play in the next game.
01:27:41See if you can continue this momentum.
01:27:43A 5-3 final score in this one.
01:27:46The Cubs go home a winner.
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