WS Game 7: A Curse Dies and a Curse Continues

[Shawn O'Leary]

Maddon overmanaging.

 

[shawnrbu]

After he retires, we can look forward to Hendricks ranting on Maddon for screwing him out of a Game 7 W.

 

[rembrat]

Oh God. When Lester gets Kipnis out despite having issues with baserunner Maddon's place in the HoF will be sealed.

 

[tbrep]

I love Joe but this is pretty ridiculous. Kyle just struck out his last batter

 

[Deathofthebambino]

The only question now is does the baserunner go to second on the first pitch or the 2nd. So, so dumb.

And can someone explain to me when Lester became unable to throw the ball to first base?

 

[Madmartigan]

Yeah, both managers making some questionable moves tonight.

 

[johnmd20]

Oh God. When Lester gets Kipnis out despite having issues with baserunner Maddon's place in the HoF will be sealed.

Best case scenario for my Maddon hate is 5 runs in the 5th inning.

 

[bankshot1]

Interesting change.

he's get squeezed on strike 3 , but pitching pretty well

gets pulled at 4 2/3 and Lester comes in with a runner.

 

[InstaFace]

This win for the city of Chicago tonight will be merely cold comfort as the Bulls are going down to the Celtics in a key early November regular season tilt.

This post needed a bit of love.

 

[Ale Xander]

4 and 2/3?
Gtfo madden

Diaf

 

[Dahabenzapple2]

Is there anyone alive besides Maddon who thinks that is the right move?

 

[Van Everyman]

Hendricks looks despondent.

 

[ledsox]

Even vs Lester Indians would be stupid to run down by 4.

 

[aksoxfan]

It sucks to have to root against Jon here.

 

[troparra]

Is Lester going to throw an eephus?

Maybe on a pickoff attempt?

 

[Average Reds]

Maddon is in love with his own genius. He's a modern-day Tony LaRussa.

 

[redsoxcentury]

Kipnis needs to pull a Scott Spiezio

 

[GregHarris]

Theo must be fuming at bizzaro-Gradys moves.

 

[brandonchristensen]

Bad pull. Hendricks earned the W.

 

[Dr. Gonzo]

Not even bothering to run?

 

[DeadlySplitter]

I wonder why teams don't often open up their park for away postseason games and show games on their huge scoreboards (for a nominal fee.) I also wonder why putting Lester in with a runner on first is a good idea.

Indians were doing this this series actually

 

[johnmd20]

Barely even holding the runner on.

 

[Deathofthebambino]

If Kipnis just didn't swing, he'd already be on 1st base with a walk.

 

[Fishercat]

Seems like a completely bizarre decision to take out Hendricks who was rolling before completing five.

 

[SoFloSoxFan]

I am rooting for the Cubs but that is such a stupid call by Maddon. He is awful.

 

[Average Reds]

I want the Cubs to win and for Lester to do well, but I admit that if it blows up on Maddon, a part of me will be satisfied.

 

[Dropkick Izzy]

YES!

 

[johnmd20]

2nd and 3rd. EAD Maddon.

 

[GregHarris]

Hrm.

 

[Van Everyman]

Is Kipnis dead?

 

[rembrat]

Way to go Joe.

 

[strek1]

LOL - Maddon

 

[Dropkick Izzy]

Kill yourself Maddon

 

[Marciano490]

Can the pulled starter ever be awarded a win if he doesn't go the full 5? Seems unfair.

 

[The Gray Eagle]

A lot of heavily used pitchers looking tired tonight.

 

[Dr. Gonzo]

Hahaha

Lester doesn't even make an attempt. Great job, Joe.

 

[Madmartigan]

Oh jesus

 

[Deathofthebambino]

On top of that, Chicago loses Contreras' bat for the rest of the game because Lester needs his binkie behind the plate, and his binkie tosses it into right field because Lester can't play his position. I literally can't believe Maddon made this move. The Cubs are really going to blow this.

 

[gatorgurl67]

This is all on Maddon.

 

[ifmanis5]

Keep bunting until it stops working? Lester isn't fielding it.

 

[johnmd20]

Wow, Kipnis plows into Rizzo and it's like he hit a wall. Rizzo barely budges and Kipnis drops to the ground.

 

[strek1]

Everyone should just bunt if Lester won't go after it.

 

[DaveGallagher]

Gotta love the genius bringing a caddy in this situation.

 

[PC Drunken Friar]

Holy shit

 

[Dahabenzapple2]

Maybe it's really Bobby V?!?!

 

[cromulence]

Unreal.

 

[InstaFace]

 

[Hagios]

Maddon!!

 

[Marciano490]

Oh shit! The Hendricks curse.

 

[johnmd20]

Two runs score b/c Maddon put in a pitcher who cannot throw to the bases.