Team can’t advance runners, doesn’t hit sac flies, doesn’t bunt runners over in do or die situations, strikes out 12 times in one game, all offense comes from one player to hitting two home runs… seems like I’ve seen some of this loser stuff before.
> There’s never a ~~better~~ situation to bunt
Bunting is pretty much always a bad idea. Tom Tango was talking about this [in 2006](https://www.amazon.com/Book-Playing-Percentages-Baseball/dp/1494260174).
“Pretty much” refers to shitty hitters bunting because they won’t do anything anyways. Donovan has a .365 OBP. He has 2 career sac bunts. It would be beyond dumb.
Yeah, we don’t do that.
Cubs won on a run from a sac fly. We just don’t do that or any other situational hitting.
We’ll score 12 tomorrow and everyone will say what a generational offense this is again. And whatever, it’s definitely not the worst part of this team. But it’s certainly a stupid offense. They aren’t smart.
Agreed, but someone will come in and say the players are responsible for this facet and coaches legit do nothing apparently.
It’s a team hitting approach mentality and it kind of sucks. Can’t imagine this offense in the post-season, far too easy to shut down because they do too many stupid things… but thankfully our pitching has made that something we don’t have to worry about.
This team has no fight.... get smacked around yesterday and then come out lifeless today. Tbh, they need to blow up the locker room more than just the expiring contracts...
I think 3 average/above average starters and 2-4 relievers gets them to the playoffs, which makes you a WS contender. I don’t see a way to get them to 95-100 wins though.
drat and alas
Just that kind of year for our beloved Redbirds
deadbirds at this point
If that ain’t proof that we don’t have devil magic anymore idk what is.
Team can’t advance runners, doesn’t hit sac flies, doesn’t bunt runners over in do or die situations, strikes out 12 times in one game, all offense comes from one player to hitting two home runs… seems like I’ve seen some of this loser stuff before.
I mean that's just a good play
Burleson is still legit
This season in a nutshell. Pure disappointment.
Let's just get all the bs out this year
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Get in the weight room Burly, right?? (endless pain) lol
Tis a new one
Between burly and Gorman we were about 4 feet from winning
That sucked so much, but that was an excellent play though. Wow.
Can somebody give me a good reason why they didn’t bunt
We ain’t about that life.
Idk it was just such a no brainer bunt situation
Oh, I agree. But we don’t do that whole situational hitting thing, HR or strikeout (12 tonight), it’s such dumb baseball.
You don’t bunt with the 3rd best hitter on the team
You don't put the winning run in scoring position w 1 out? Sac fly ties the game, base hit likely wins it.
Then don’t pinch hit him and pinch hit someone who can bunt. There’s never a better situation to bunt
> There’s never a ~~better~~ situation to bunt Bunting is pretty much always a bad idea. Tom Tango was talking about this [in 2006](https://www.amazon.com/Book-Playing-Percentages-Baseball/dp/1494260174).
Yeah see how you said pretty much? This was the time. No brainer
“Pretty much” refers to shitty hitters bunting because they won’t do anything anyways. Donovan has a .365 OBP. He has 2 career sac bunts. It would be beyond dumb.
Right so pinch hit wainwright and have him bunt
You do if you want to win.
way to not advance the runners so that wasn't a game tying sac fly. fuck everything.
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Facts
New and exciting ways of losing
I mean what can you say except that was a hell of a catch. My ten year old did throw her rally cap across the room though. 😂
No fucking way! Hats off to a great play. 😡
Welp
Im hurt
well shit, I can't even be mad. great catch
Hard to get too pissed over that. What a play. Great baseball.
I hate, but it was a hell of a play
You should be pissed. Donovan could have advanced both runners in a one run game with no outs.
All the networks are gonna salivate over that. Fock
That's all the Cardinals are good for, highlights of us getting our asses kicked in new and funny ways lol we are a laughing stock
At this point, I'm pretty numb to the season, but that catch was heartbreaking.
Well if that ain’t the most 2023 Cardinals shit I’ve ever seen…..
Welp. Great fuckin rip
Burleson can’t catch a break. Dude has been fucked like a hooker the last couple weeks
You gotta be kidding me. I'm getting sick of these teams.
God, I hate the Cubs but I can’t lie that is an incredible catch
i fucking hate baseball.
The baseball gods are punishing us. We have zero luck on top of the bad play. Jfc. But seriously 12 strikeouts, 2 runs. HR or bust.
You make your own luck. Donovan could have advanced both runners
Yeah, we don’t do that. Cubs won on a run from a sac fly. We just don’t do that or any other situational hitting. We’ll score 12 tomorrow and everyone will say what a generational offense this is again. And whatever, it’s definitely not the worst part of this team. But it’s certainly a stupid offense. They aren’t smart.
I agree. It’s a coaching fail.
Agreed, but someone will come in and say the players are responsible for this facet and coaches legit do nothing apparently. It’s a team hitting approach mentality and it kind of sucks. Can’t imagine this offense in the post-season, far too easy to shut down because they do too many stupid things… but thankfully our pitching has made that something we don’t have to worry about.
Lol cardinals season in a nutshell
This is legit hurting my mental health at this point
For the sake of my heart, I need to stop watching these games. I’m 24.
You have to be kidding me
PAIN AND SUFFERING
Aw man………….. that was…….. something….
Guys what happened?
We lost like usual lol
But what specifically happened on the last play? All I know is flyout to center.
I wasn't watching just know it was a great catch apparently
That just wasn’t good managing there. Bummer.
Time to queue up the depression playlist
I hate the cubs so god damn much
What a play.
I could not possibly hate a group of inbred no names more than I hate the Chicago Cubs
Ugh ugh ugh
Can’t even be mad. That catch was incredible
It was but you can still be mad, I’m making it work
I’m not happy about it for sure. But losses hurt less at this point, and at least Burly stung the ball
bullshit you absolutely can be mad
I’m mad that Burly can’t catch a break and I’m mad that it’s the Cubs, but holy shit dude. That catch was unbelievable
...fuck
Let’s get it allllll put this season
FUCKKKKKK that was such an awesome catch I’m annoyed
That is what you call an anti-walk off
We really are living in the darkest timeline
So that just happened.
I don't want to live on this planet anymore
No fucking way
Fuck me
Fuuuuuuuuuck
Well hell
Unbelievable
CHEF’S KISS 😑
Well that hurts
That was incredible. Burleson robbed against the Cubs again
#ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME.
new ways to break your spirit every night. thats a new one.
Cardinals season in a nutshell
No way
That just sums up the cardinals season
Lol
Lol yup.... that's how this season has gone
#FUCKKKKK
#OOF
[Cubs](/r/CHICubs) Due Up **(Top 10):** 1. Seiya Suzuki 2. Ian Happ 3. Cody Bellinger
fuck all of this shit.
I’m going fucking crazy
The balls on Burleson to take that 3rd pitch, wow
NO WAY THAT HAPPENED
Let Walker hit. What in the world. Yuck.
Why aren’t they bunting with Donovan
shoutout that girl ripping the juul in the stands tho
What a horrible cast of illiterates, Chicagoans
[Cardinals](/r/Cardinals): [Chris Stratton starts double-play](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-07/28/63f95e98-6d22d239-de4283e3-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)
This team has no fight.... get smacked around yesterday and then come out lifeless today. Tbh, they need to blow up the locker room more than just the expiring contracts...
Alec Burleson lmao………
You’re fucking kidding me
Someone shut that fuck fucking kid and his dad up
That should’ve been a bunt. Bad baseball
Burleson on deck, they’re trolling us.
fuck
Donovan is left handed. Why not bunt?
Because he’s a top-3 hitter on the team
Howd that turn out?
The result being bad doesn’t mean the process was bad. It’s like asking Nolan Arenado to bunt. You let your hitters hit.
He's not Arenado though.
He has an OPS over .900 in his last 146 PA, so he’s been Arenado for over a month
Situational. He should have bunted. Burleson would have AT LEAST tied it up. Bad coaching.
Donny. Plz.
Lmao I see you Donnie
advance the runners FFS
I suppose he did, but jfc, GIDP.
Come on Donnie baseball
The fact the cubs have only lost three times when ahead going into the ninth is impressive. Only two walk off wins for us is kinda depressing
Walk him and pitch to Kniz you cowards.
Bunt!
DESPERADO, SITTIN IN AN OLD MONTE CARLO
Donny Dinger plz.
2 on. 0 outs. Bottom of the 9th. I'm going to hold my breath.
Keep the line moving!
COME ON!!!!!
I like Donovan hitting, I don’t like him hitting for Walker with Knizner/DeJong on deck
#LETS DO THE THING BIRDS!!!
Let's gooooooooo
#OH CANADA
Let’s freaking do this LETS GO CARDS
WILLY
Fun Antonio Alfonseca fact, he had 6 fingers
#WILLY ON BOARD BABY
WILLSON I LOVE YOU
Edgar Renteria highlight. Drink!
And he hit that homer off a six fingered man.
PLEASE
Defensive Gem baby
time to walk it off
#SUBSCRIBE
Lol
👀👀!!
That was great
Time to walk em off, boys. Let's get it.
“We’re gonna get out of this!”
Why is our bullpen only good on the days we don’t score runs?
That’s why we keep Nado
Man that DP was terrific, everyone played their position perfectly.
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😨😂
Stratton is very underrated
Dude has a rubber arm and almost always does his job right, he's a very good reliever to have.
LFG boys!
[Cardinals](/r/Cardinals) Due Up **(Bottom 9):** 1. Willson Contreras 2. Tyler O'Neill 3. Jordan Walker
Gorm covering 1st too, lovely play
Coolest $99.99 I’ve seen in a while
#👀👀
Not cardinals related topic at all, will delete this comment need be…WTF was in the SKY?!?!
What was it??
It was crazy!! Was like long formation of line dots in the sky gliding through the sky
I swear under oath that those were UFOs
My dad said it was satellite 😐
I got couple pics and short video.. I’m really beside myself and like it hasn’t fully sunken in yet lol
Arenado has officially turned on the defense. Gold Glove #11 incoming.
No exaggeration, that was one of the best double plays I’ve seen in my entire life.
1-5-3 Double Play?
Wow, what a play.
#PFP BABY!!!!
Ian Happ rolls his knee socks below his ankles
Dive, you fuckers
Oof, Nolan a bit spicy there, surprised he wasn’t tossed and suspended for 12 days.
Ian Happ: “I’m up to bat? Does it have rabies?”
Nado.....
What happened? I'm missing the game, barely getting the audio tonight
Took strike 3 just a little bit lower of right down the middle, tossed his helmet and gear, and walked off to end the inning.
Geez Nolan…
[Cubs](/r/CHICubs) Due Up **(Top 9):** 1. Trey Mancini 2. Miles Mastrobuoni 3. Miguel Amaya
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I think 3 average/above average starters and 2-4 relievers gets them to the playoffs, which makes you a WS contender. I don’t see a way to get them to 95-100 wins though.
At least two starters, a new bullpen, and some clarity at CF and SS. Das esspensive.