Hello and welcome to another addition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On Baseball'. Tonight on the Home Page of paulshishkoffjr.com, it is the Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals. The Cubs come into tonight's with a record of 39-37. While the Nationals come in with a record of 45-31.

The Cubs escaped last night's game by defeating the Nationals 5-4. The North Siders had a 5-0 lead going into the Bottom of the 9th Inning. The Nationals rallied for four runs but the inning and the game ended when Wade Davis struck out Ryan Zimmerman.

Tonight's pitching matchup is a couple of right-handed Cy Young Award Winners. The Cubs will throw Jake Arrieta to the mound, while Max Scherzer will start for the Nationals.

It is the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals, coming up shortly.


Location: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

​Starting Lineups:
Chicago Cubs (39-37):
1. Anthony Rizzo 1B
2. Tommy La Stella 2B
3. Ian Happ CF
4. Kris Bryant RF
5. Miguel Montero C
6. Jon Jay LF
7. Javier Baez SS
8. Jake Arrieta P
9. Jeimer Candelario 3B
SP: Jake Arrieta (RHP) (7-5, 4.36 ERA, 89 Ks)

Washington Nationals (45-31):
1. Trea Turner SS
2. Brian Goodwin LF
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Ryan Zimmerman 1B
5. Daniel Murphy 2B
6. Anthony Rendon 3B
7. Matt Wieters C
8. Michael A. Taylor CF
9. Max Scherzer P
SP: Max Scherzer (RHP) (8-5, 2.09 ERA, 145 Ks)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Rizzo 
2. La Stella 
3. Happ
Max Scherzer is pitching for the Nationals. 
​First pitch at 7:05 p.m. EDT.
Rizzo gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st. 
La Stella gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Happ pops out to Michael Taylor.  2 Outs.
Bryant hits an RBI-Triple.  Rizzo scores.  Runner on 3rd.  CHC 1, WSH 0
​Montero pops out to Scherzer.  3 Outs.
Cubs left Bryant stranded on third base. 

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Turner
2. Goodwin 
3. Harper
Jake Arrieta is starting as the Cubs pitcher. 
Turner hits an infield single to second base. Runner on 1st. 
Turner steals second base. Runner on 2nd. 
Turner steals third base.  No throw by Montero.  Runner on 3rd. 
Goodwin hits an RBI-Infield Single to first base. Turner scores.  Runner on 1st. CHC 1, WSH 1
​Harper flies out to Bryant. 1 Out.
Zimmerman strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Murphy draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st and 2nd. 
Rendon grounds into a fielder's choice to Candelario.  Goodwin is out at third. 3 Outs.
Nationals leave runners on base stranded. 

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 1

Top of 2nd Inning:
6. Jay 
7. Baez
8. Arrieta
​Scherzer at 25 pitches.
Jay pops out to Turner. 1 Out.
Baez flies out to Taylor. 2 Outs.
Arrieta flies out to Goodwin. 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 1

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Wieters 
8. Taylor
9. Scherzer
Wieters lined out to Baez. 1 Out.
Taylor lines out to Happ. 2 Outs.
Scherzer flies out to Bryant. 3 Outs.
Nationals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Candelario 
1. Rizzo 
2. La Stella 
​​Candelario strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Rizzo flies out to Goodwin. 2 Outs.
La Stella doubles to right center field. Runner on 2nd. 
Happ strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Cubs left La Stella on second. 

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Turner
2. Goodwin
3. Harper
​Turner draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Turner steals second base.  3rd stolen base tonight. Runner on 2nd.
Goodwin strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Harper lines out to Jay. 2 Outs.
Turner steals third base. Turner now has four stolen bases tonight. Runner on 3rd.
Zimmerman draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st and 3rd. 
Arrieta now has 60 pitches. 
Coaches' visit to the mound. 
Murphy reaches on an error by La Stella. Turner scores.  Rizzo throws out Zimmerman at third. 3 Outs. CHC 1, WSH 2
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Joe Maddon challenges call at first, that Murphy is safe at first. 
Call was upheld.  Cubs lose the challenge. 

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Bryant
5. Montero
6. Jay
Bryant strikes out swinging. 1 Out.
Montero lines out to Taylor. 2 Outs.
Scores:
Jay lines out to Murphy. 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning. 

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Rendon
7. Wieters
8. Taylor
​Rendon singles to left field. Runner on 1st. 
Rendon steals second base. Runner on 2nd.
Wieters gets called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Taylor singles to left field. Runners on 1st and 3rd. 
Taylor steals second base. Runners on 2nd and 3rd.
Scherzer gets an RBI-Infield Single.  Rendon scores. Runners on 1st and 2nd. CHC 1, WSH 3
Taylor steals third, scores on throwing error by Montero.  Scherzer advances to second. CHC 1, WSH 4
​Turner gets called out on strikes. 2 Outs.
Goodwin draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st and 2nd.
Arrieta throws a wild pitch.  Runners advance 90 feet.  Runners on 2nd and 3rd. 
Harper draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded. 
Zimmerman grounds into a 6-4 fielder's choice.  Harper out at second. 3 Outs.
Nationals left the bases loaded stranded. 

End of 4th Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 4

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Baez
8. Arrieta?
9. Candelario
​Baez grounds out to Rendon. 1 Out.
Arrieta flies out to Goodwin. 2 Outs.
Candelario fouls out to Rendon 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of the 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 4

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Murphy
6. Rendon 
7. Wieters
​Murphy singles to right field. Runner on 1st. 
Rendon draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Manager's visit to mound. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Felix Pena (RHP) replaces Jake Arrieta as Cubs pitcher. CHC 1, WSH 4
Arrieta walked 6 batters in tonight's game. 
Wieters forces infield fly rule.  1 Out.
Taylor hits an RBI-double off of right field. Murphy and Rendon scores. Runner on 2nd. CHC 1, WSH 6
​Scherzer singles to center field. Taylor advances to third. Runners on 1st and 3rd. 
Turner flies out to Baez. 2 Outs.
Goodwin draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded. 
Harper strikes out swinging. 3 Outs.
Nationals leave the bases loaded. 

End of 5th Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 6

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
Rizzo fouls out to Zimmerman. 1 Out.
​La Stella strikes out swinging. 2 Outs.
Happ gets called out on strikes.  3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 6

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
​4. Zimmerman
5. Murphy
6. Rendon
NYY 0, CHW 1, Bot 4
Zimmerman flies out to Bryant. 1 Out.
Murphy flies out to Happ. 2 Outs.
Rendon flies out to Bryant. 3 Outs.
Nationals go down 1-2-3, in their half of the 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 6

Top of 7th Inning;
Due Up:
4. Bryant
5. Montero
6. Jay
PITCHING CHANGE: Enny Romero (LHP) replaces Max Scherzer as Nationals pitcher. 
Bryant flies out to Taylor. 1 Out.
PINCH-HITTING: Willson Contreras pinch-hitting for Miguel Montero. 
Contreras draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
Jay hits into 4-6-3 double play. 3 Outs. 
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning;
CHC 1, WSH 6

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Wieters
8. Taylor
9. Romero?
SUBSTITUTION: Contreras remains in the game at catcher for Cubs. 
Wieters pops out to Baez. 1 Out.
Taylor pops out to Baez. 2 Outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Wilmer Difo pinch-hitting for Enny Romero. 
Difo flies out to Happ. 3 Outs.
Nationals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 6

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Baez
8. Pena?
9. Candelario
PITCHING CHANGE: Blake Treinen (RHP) replaces Enny Romero as Nationals pitcher.
Baez strikes out swinging. 1 Out. 
​PINCH-HITTING: Addison Russell pinch-hitting for Felix Pena. 
​Russell flies out to Harper. 2 Outs.
Candelario flies out to Taylor. 3 Outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 6

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up: 
1. Turner
2. Goodwin 
3. Harper
PITCHING CHANGE: Hector Rondon (RHP) replaces Felix Pena as Cubs pitcher. 
Turner draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
Goodwin called out on strikes. 1 Out.
Harper grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 3 Outs.
Nationals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 1, WSH 6

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Rizzo 
2. La Stella
3. Happ
​PITCHING CHANGE: Oliver Perez (LHP) replaces Blake Treinen as Nationals pitcher. 
Rizzo grounds out to Perez. 1 Out.
SUBSTITUTION: Albert Almora Jr. pinch-hitting for Tommy La Stella. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Matt Albers (RHP) replaces Oliver Perez as Nationals pitcher. 
Almora grounds out to Rendon. 2 Outs.
Happ flies out to Goodwin. 3 Outs. 
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning. 

Final: 
CHC 1, WSH 6
CHC (39-38) 
WSH (46-31)
W: Scherzer (9-5) 
L: Arrieta (7-6)
PoG: Max Scherzer 6 IP, ER, 6K, 0 BB, 2 H
ToG: 3:10

Final Thoughts: Speed and pitching were the Nationals weapons in tonight's game.  Nationals stole 7 bases in this game.  Scherzer was decent tonight no walks, 2 hits, on 1 earned run, in 6 innings.  As for the Cubs, their inconsitent play continues.  And you begin to wonder if Theo Epstein has something cooking before the trading deadline.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging On Shish On Baseball'.  Thanks for visiting this page. 
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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On Baseball'. Tonight it is the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. This is the second of a three-game set. Brewers defeat the Cubs 2-1 in 11 innings, on a wild pitch by Mike Montgomery.

Tonight the Cubs will throw Kyle Hendricks to start. Hendricks; 16-game winner last year, makes his 2017 debut tonight. Kyle is known for his producing the ground ball. He has a career 1.35 GO/AO ratio. The right-hander had 170Ks, 44BBs in 2016.

For the Brewers, they will start left-hander Tommy Milone. Milone was 3-5, with a 5.71 ERA, in 19 starts, for the Minnesota Twins. He is looking for success in a new city, as this will be his fourth team to play for in his career.

It is the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, coming up shortly.
​
Location: Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI

Projected Starting Lineup:
Chicago Cubs (2-2):
1. Kyle Schawarber LF
2. Kris Bryant 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo 1B
4. Ben Zobrist RF
5. Addison Russell SS
6. Wilson Contreras C
​7. Javier Baez 2B
8. Kyle Hendricks P
9. Albert Almora CF

SP: Kyle Hendricks (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Milwaukee Brewers (2-3):
1. Jonathon Villar 2B
2. Eric Thames RF
3. Travis Shaw 3B
4. Jesús Aguilar 1B
5. Kirk Nieuwenhuis CF
6. Nick Franklin LF 
7. Jett Bandy  C
8. Orlando Arcia SS
9. Tommy Milone P

SP: Tommy Milone (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
​
Top of 1st Inning:
Schwarber pops out to Shaw.  1 Out
​Bryant strikes out swinging.  2 Outs
Rizzo pops out to Brandy. 3 Outs

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, MIL 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
1. Villar 
2. Thames
3. Shaw
HOME RUN: Jonathon Villar hits a solo home run off of Kyle Hendricks.  CHC 0, MIL 1
​Thames singles to right field.  Runner on 1st.
Shaw hits a RBI-double off of Kyle Hendicks, scoring Thames.  CHC 0, MIL 2
​Aguilar lines out to Almora.  1 Out
Nieuwenhuis flies out to Schwarber 2 Outs.
Franklin gets called out on strikes.  3 Outs,

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, MIL 2

Top of 2nd Inning:
4. Zobrist
5. Russell
6. Contreras
Zobrist singles to left field. Runner on 1st. 
Russell singles to left field.  Runners on 1st and 2nd. 
Contreras hits into 6-4-3 double play.  Zobrist advances to 3rd.  Runner on 3rd, 2 outs.
Baez grounds out to Shaw.  3 Outs. 
Cubs leave Zobrist stranded at 3rd base.  

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHC 0, MIL 2

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
7. Bandy
8. Arcia
9. Milone
​Bandy grounds out to Russell. 1 Out.
Arcia pops out to Contreras. 2 Outs
Milone grounds out to Rizzo.  3 Outs

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 0, MIL 2

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Hendricks
9. Almora Jr. 
1. Schwarber
Hendricks flies out to Aguilar. 1 Out.
Almora gets infield single to Arcia.  Runner on 1st.
Schwarber doubles to center field.  Almora advances to 3rd.  Runners on 2nd and 3rd. 
Bryant hits a RBI-double, scoring Almora and Schwarber.  Runner on 2nd.  CHC 2, MIL 2
​Rizzo singles to left field.  Bryant advances to 3rd.  CHC 2, MIL 2
Zobrist hits a fielder's choice to Arcia.  Arcia throws to Villar to get Rizzo out.  Zobrist is safe at 1st.  Bryant scores. CHC 3, MIL 2
Russell doubles to right field.  Zobrist advancing to 3rd.  CHC 3, MIL 2
Contreras flies out to Franklin.  3 Outs.
Cubs leave runners on 2nd and 3rd base. 

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 3, MIL 2

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Villar
2. Thames
3. Shaw
​Villar flies out to Almora.  1 Out
Thames grounds out to Rizzo.  2 Outs
Shaw gets called out on strikes.  3 Outs

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 3, MIL 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Baez
8. Hendricks
9. Almora Jr.
​Baez flies out to Nieuwenhuis.  1 Out
Hendricks singles to left field.  Runner on 1st. 
Almora draws a bases on balls. Hendricks advances to 2nd.  Runners on 1st and 2nd.  
Schwarber strikes out swinging.  2 Outs.
Jhan Marinez (RHP) warming up in the Brewers Bullpen.  CHC 3, MIL 2
Bryant hits an RBI-single to center field.  Hendricks scores.  Almora advances to 3rd base.  Runners on 1st and 3rd.  CHC 4, MIL 2
Rizzo lines out to Nieuwenhuis.  3 Outs
Cubs leave runners on 1st and 3rd.  

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHC 4, MIL 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Aguilar
5. Nieuwenhuis
6. Franklin
Aguilar strikes out swinging. 1 Out
Nieuwenhuis draws a bases on balls. Runner on 1st
Franklin hits a 2-run HR to center field. CHC 4, MIL 4
Bandy flies out to Zobrist.  2 Outs
Arcia grounds out to Bryant 3 Outs

End of 4th Inning:
CHC 4, MIL 4

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Zobrist
5. Russell 
6. Contreras
PITCHING CHANGE: Jhan Marinez (RHP) replaces Tommy Milone as Brewers pitcher. 
SUBSTITUTION: Hernan Perez replaces Orlando Arcia at shortstop. 
Marinez will bat 8th, while Perez will bat 9th. 
Zobrist gets called out on strikes. 1 Out
Russell doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
​​Contreras strikes out swinging. 2 Outs
Baez gets intentionally walked.  Runners on 1st and 2nd
Marinez throws a wild pitch.  Russell and Baez move 90 feet.  Runners on 2nd and 3rd
Hendricks hits an RBI-single to the mound, scoring Russell.  CHC 5, MIL 4
​Almora hits an RBI-single to second base.  Baez scores. Runners on 1st and 2nd.  CHC 6, MIL 4
​Schwarber flies out to Franklin.  3 Outs
Cubs leave runners on 1st and 2nd. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 6, MIL 4

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Perez
1. Villar
2. Thames
​Perez grounds out to Russell. 1 Out.
Villar hits an infield single to second base.  Runner on 1st 
Villar steals second base.  Runner on 2nd. 
Thames strikes out swinging.  2 Outs.
Shaw flies out to Almora, who makes a sliding catch in center field.  3 Outs
Brewers leave Villar on 2nd base. 

End of 5th Inning:
CHC 6, MIL 4

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Bryant 
3. Rizzo 
4. Zobrist 
​Bryant strikes out swinging. 1 Out 
Rizzo gets 3rd strike.  Bandy throws to Aguilar.  2 Outs
Zobrist draws bases on balls. Runner on 1st 
Russell hits into a fielder's choice.  3 Outs

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHC 6, MIL 4

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Aguilar 
5. Nieuwenhuis
6. Franklin
​ ​Aguilar gets called out on strikes. 1 Out
Nieuwenhuis strikes out swinging. 2 Outs
Franklin grounds out to Bryant. 3 Outs
Brewers go down 1-2-3.  

End of 6th Inning:
CHC 6, MIL 4

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Contreras
7. Baez
8. Hendricks?
​Contreras flies out to Thames.  1 Out
Baez hits infield single.  Runner on 1st 
PINCH-HITTING: John Jay replaces Kyle Hendricks.  
PITCHING CHANGE: Brent Suter (LHP) replaces Jhan Marinez as Brewers pitcher.  CHC 6, MIL 4
SUBSTITUTION: Domingo Santiago replaces Eric Thames at right field. 
Suter throws wild pitch.  Baez advances to second.  Runner on 2nd. 
​Jay flies out to Thames.  Runner on 2nd, 2 Outs.
Almora hits RBI-double to short center field.  Baez scores.  Runner on 2nd, CHC 7, MIL 4
Schwarber pops out to short stop.  3 Outs
Almora is stranded at second base. ​
​
7th Inning Stretch:
CHC 7, MIL 4

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Bandy 
8. Santiago
9. Perez
PITCHING CHANGE: Pedro Strop (RHP) replaces Kyle Hendricks as Cubs pitcher. 
Bandy strikes out swinging. 1 Out
Santiago draws bases on balls.  Runner on 1st 
Perez strikes out swinging.  Runner on 1st, 2 Outs
Strop throws a wild pitch.  Santiago advances to 2nd base.  Runner on 2nd
Villar strikes out swinging.  3 Outs
Brewers leave Santiago stranded at 2nd base. 

End of 7th Inning:
CHC 7, MIL 4

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up: 
2. Bryant 
3. Rizzo 
4. Zobrist
​Bryant doubles to right field.  Runner on 2nd base. 
Suter throws a wild pitch.  Bryant advances to 3rd base. Runner on 3rd.
Rizzo hits into a fielder's choice.  Perez to Bandy. Bryant is out.  Rizzo on first.  Runner on 1st, 1 Out
Zobrist draws bases on balls.  Rizzo advances to second.  Runners on 1st and 2nd.  1 Out.
Russell draws bases on balls. Rizzo advances to third, while Zobrist advances to second.  Bases loaded.
Contreras hits an RBI-double to left center field.  Rizzo and Zobrist score.  Runners on 2nd and 3rd. CHC 9, MIL 4
​Baez hits an RBI-single to center field.  Russell and Contreras score.  Runner on 1st.  CHC 11, MIL 4
​PINCH-HITTING: Matt Szczur replaces Pedro Strop.
PITCHING CHANGE: Jared Hughes (RHP) replaces Brent Suter as Brewers pitcher.
Szczur hits into fielder's choice.  Baez is out at 2nd  Runner on 1st, 2 Outs.
Almora gets called out on strikes. 3 Outs.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 11, MIL 4

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Thames
3. Shaw
4. Aguilar
PITCHING CHANGE: Justin Grimm (RHP) replaces Pedro Strop as Cubs pitcher. 
​Thames gets called out on strikes.  1 Out
​Thames still in the game at left field. Franklin is out.  
Shaw draws bases on balls. Runner on 1st
Aguilar strikes out swinging. 2 Outs
Scoreboard​:
Nieuwenhuis strikes out swinging. 3 Outs
Brewers leave Shaw at 1st base. 

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 11, MIL 4

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Schwarber 
2. Bryant
3. Rizzo
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