Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Tonight it is the Chicago Cubs taking on Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs come in with a record of 42-33, while the Dodgers are coming in with a record of 41-35.

The Cubs are coming off a getting swept by the Cincinnati Reds, in a 4-game series. While the Dodgers are returning from a 6-game road trip, including dropping 2 out of 3 to the Cubs, at Wrigley Field. But this series will be played in Dodger Stadium, as it will be a 4-game series.

Tonight's starting pitching matchup is Duane Underwood for the Cubs. And Kenta Maeda for the Dodgers. Underwood is making his MLB Debut Tonight. While Maeda is 4-4, with a 3.84 ERA, a 1.39 WHIP, 2.73 K/BB, and 3.89 P/PA. Both pitchers are right-handed.

It is the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers, coming up shortly.
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Game Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

Starting Lineups:
Chicago Cubs (42-33)
1. Albert Almora, Jr. CF
2. Jason Heyward RF
3. Ben Zobrist 2B
4. Anthony Rizzo 1B
5. Javier Baez SS
6. Kyle Schwarber LF
7. Ian Happ 3B
8. Chris Gimenez C
9. Duane Underwood P
SP: Duane Underwood (RHP) (2018 MLB Debut)

Los Angeles Dodgers (41-35):
1. Joc Pederson CF
2. Max Muncy 2B
3.. Justin Turner 3B
4. Cody Bellinger 1B
5. Matt Kemp LF
6. Yasmani Grandal C
7. Enrique Hernandez SS
8. Yasiel Puig RF
9. Kenta Maeda P
SP: Kenta Maeda (RHP) (4-4, 3.84 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 2.73 K/BB, 3.89 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Almora
2. Heyward
3. Zobrist
Kenta Maeda now starting as Dodgers Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch around 9:10 p.m. CDT.
Almora grounds out to Hernandez. 1 out.
Heyward lines out to Hernandez. 2 outs.
Zobrist draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Rizzo strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Pederson
2. Muncy
3. Turner
Duane Underwood now starting as Cubs Pitcher.
Pederson strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Muncy draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Turner singles to left field. Muncy advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Bellinger fouls out to Happ. 2 outs.
Kemp has an 11 pitch at-bat, so far.
Kemp draws a bases loaded walk, on 14 pitches. Bases Loaded.
CUBS MOUND VISIT #1: CHC 5, LAD 6
Underwood currently at 38 pitches.
Grandal flies out to Almora to end a 41 pitch 1st Inning, for Underwood. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand the bases loaded.

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Baez
6. Schwarber
7. Happ
Maeda currently at 13 pitches.
​Baez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Schwarber singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Happ gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Gimenez strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Hernandez
8. Puig
9. Maeda
Underwood currently at 41 pitches.
​HOME RUN: Enrique Hernandez hits a solo home run off of Duane Underwood, Jr. CHC 0, LAD 1
​Puig grounds out to Baez. 1 out.
Maeda grounds out to Zobrist. 2 outs.
Pederson lines out to Heyward. 3 outs.

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Underwood
1. Almora, 0-1
2. Heyward, 0-1
Maeda currently at 27 pitches.
​Underwood grounds out to Hernandez. 1 out.
Almora fouls out to Bellinger. 2 outs.
Heyward flies out to Kemp. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
2. Muncy, BB
3. Turner, 1-1
4. Bellinger, 0-1
Underwood currently at 54 pitches.
​Muncy draws a lead-off walk. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Turner grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 2 outs.
Cody Mazzoni (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Bellinger strikes out on foul tip caught by Gimenez. 3 outs.
Dodgers side is retired.

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Zobrist, BB
4. Rizzo, 0-1
5. Baez, 0-1
Maeda currently at 34 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Zobrist flies out to Kemp. 1 out.
Rizzo grounds out to Turner, on the shift. 2 outs.
Baez strikes out on foul tip caught by Grandal. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Kemp, BB
5. Grandal, 0-1
6. Hernandez, 1-1, HR, RBI
Kemp grounds out to Underwood. 1 out.
Grandal grounds out to Rizzo. Rizzo to Underwood. 2 outs.
Underwood currently at 71 pitches.
Hernandez gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Schwarber, 1-1
7. Happ, 0-1
8. Gimenez, 0-1
Maeda currently at 45 pitches.
Earlier This Afternoon: Lowrie Lifts A's Past Tigers 5-4
Schwarber singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Randy Rosario (LHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Happ singles to right field. Schwarber advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Gimenez bunt pops out to Grandal. Grandal throws out Schwarber at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Tommy La Stella pinch-hitting for Duane Underwood, Jr.
La Stella grounds out to Muncy. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Puig, 0-1
9. Maeda, 0-1
1. Pederson, 0-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Randy Rosario (LHP) replaces Duane Underwood, Jr. as Cubs Pitcher.
​Puig lines out to Heyward. 1 out.
Maeda grounds out to Happ. 2 outs.
Pederson flies out to Schwarber. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

End of 5th Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Top of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
1. Almora, Jr., 0-2
2. Heyward, 0-2
3. Zobrist, 0-1, BB
Maeda currently at 58 pitches.
​Almora strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Heyward lines out to Kemp. 2 outs.
Zobrist gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning;
CHC 0, LAD 1

Bottom of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Muncy, 2 BB
3. Turner 1-2
4. Bellinger, 0-2
Rosario currently at 14 pitches.
Muncy lines out to Baez. 1 out.
Turner singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
​Anthony Bass (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Bellinger doubles to left field. Schwarber misplays the ball. Schwarber throws to Baez, who throws out Turner at Home Plate. Runner on 2nd, 2 outs.
PITCHING CHANGE: Anthony Bass (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen. Runner on 2nd, 2 outs. CHC 0, LAD 1
​Kemp grounds out to Bass. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

End of 6th Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Rizzo
5. Baez
6. Schwarber
Maeda currently at 74 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Rizzo grounds out to Turner. 1 out.
Baez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Schwarber strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning. 7 retired by Maeda.

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Grandal
7. Hernandez
8. Puig
Bass currently at 1 pitch.
Grandal flies out to Schwarber. 1 out.
Hernandez grounds out to Happ. 2 outs.
Puig flies out to Almora. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of the 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Happ
8. Gimenez
​9. Bass?
PITCHING CHANGE: Scott Alexander replaces Kenta Maeda as Dodgers Pitcher.
Happ singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
PINCH-HITTING: Willson Contreras replaces Chris Gimenez.
Contreras singles to right field. Happ advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #1: CHC 5, LAD 5
PINCH-HITTING: Addison Russell pinch-hitting for Anthony Bass. 
Russell grounds into 6-4 fielder's choice. Contreras is out at 2nd. Happ advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
DOUBLE PLAY: Almora grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. Cubs may have missed their opportunity to extend the game, at worst.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Alexander?
1. Pederson
2. Muncy
PITCHING CHANGE: Justin Wilson (LHP) replaces Anthony Bass as Cubs Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Addison Russell stays in the game, to play short stop. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Ian Happ moves to 3rd Base. While Javier Baez moves to 3rd Base. And Willson Contreras stays in the game to play catcher. 
HOME RUN: Chris Taylor hits a solo home run, off of Justin Wilson. CHC 0, LAD 2
Pederson gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
​Muncy lines out to Zobrist. 2 outs.
PITCHING CHANGE: Justin Hancock (RHP) replaces Justin Wilson as Cubs Pitcher. 2 outs. CHC 0, LAD 2
Turner flies out to Happ. 3 outs.

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 0, LAD 2

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Heyward, 0-3
3. Zobrist, 0-2, BB
4. Rizzo, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenley Jansen (RHP) replaces Scott Alexander as Dodgers Pitcher.
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Logan Forsythe replaces Matt Kemp and playing 2nd Base.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Max Muncy moves to 2nd Base. Cody Bellinger moves to center field. Joc Pederson moves to left field. 
Heyward pops out to Forsythe. 1 out.
Zobrist singles to left field. Runner on 1st. 
Jansen commits a balk. Zobrist advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #2: CHC 5, LAD 4
Rizzo singles to left field. Zobrist advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Baez hits a RBI-Sacrifice-Fly to Bellinger. Zobrist scores. CHC 1, LAD 2
Schwarber grounds out to Grandal. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner, to end the game.

Final:
CHC 1, LAD 2
CHC: (42-34)
LAD: (42-35)
W: Maeda (5-4)
L: Underwood (0-1)
SV: Jansen (20)
PoG: Maeda (LAD) 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 9 K, BB
ToG: 2:32

Final Thoughts:
Dodgers got a great outing by Kenta Maeda. Cubs had a couple of chances, but couldn't take advantage of those opportunities. 

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 White Sox and Cleveland Indians. The White Sox are coming in with a record of 24-46, while the Indians are coming in with an A.L. Central leading 37-33.

The White Sox are coming off getting swept by the Detroit Tigers. While the Indians are coming off dropping 2 out of the 3 games vs. Twins. The Indians are going to have to make a run, if they don't want to lose their top spot to the Tigers.

Tonight's starting pitchers are right hander Dylan Covey for the White Sox. And Trevor Bauer for the Tribe. Covey comes in with a record of 3-1, a 2.29 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP, 3.00 K/BB, and 3.70 P/PA. Meanwhile Bauer is coming in with a record of 5-5, a 2.69 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, a 3.90 K/BB, and 3.96 P/PA.

It is the Chicago White Sox taking on Cleveland Indians, coming up shortly.
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Game Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

Starting Lineups:
Chicago White Sox (24-46):
1. Yoan Moncada 2B
2. Yolmer Sanchez 3B
3. Jose Abreu 1B
4. Daniel Palka RF
5. Kevan Smith C
6. Matt Davidson DH
7. Tim Anderson SS
8. Charlie Tilson LF
9. Adam Engel CF
SP: Dylan Covey (RHP) (3-1, 2.29 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 3.00 K/BB, 3.70 P/PA)

Cleveland Indians (37-33):
​1. Francisco Lindor SS
2. Michael Brantley LF
3. Jose Ramirez 3B
4. Edwin Encarnacion DH
5. Yonder Alonso 1B
6. Lonnie Chisenhall RF
7. Rajai Davis CF
8. Jason Kipnis 2B
9. Roberto Perez C
SP: Trevor Bauer (RHP) (5-5, 2.69 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 3.90 K/BB, 3.96 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
1. Moncada
2. Sanchez
3. Abreu
Trevor Bauer now starting as Indians Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch at 6:10 p.m. CDT.
Moncada leads off the game, with a single to right center field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Sanchez strikes out swinging. Moncada is caught stealing by Perez. Perez to Lindor. 2 outs.
Abreu singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Palka strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lindor
2. Brantley
3. Ramirez
Dylan Covey now starting as White Sox Pitcher.
Lindor grounds out to Anderson. 1 out.
​Brantley singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
Ramirez lines out to Tilson. 2 outs.
STOLEN BASE: Brantley steals 2nd. Advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by Smith. Runner on 3rd.
Encarnacion draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
Alonso lines out to Palka. 3 outs.
Indians strand a pair of base runners. 

End of 1st Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Smith
6. Davidson
7. Anderson
Bauer currently at 15 pitches.
​Smith flies out to center field. 1 out.
Davidson doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Anderson strikes out on foul tip. 2 outs.
Tilson strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner. 

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Chisenhall
7. Davis
8. Kipnis
Covey currently at 18 pitches.
​Chisenhall singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Davis reaches on fielder's choice. Chisenhall advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by Moncada. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Kipnis bunt singles between pitcher's mound and 3rd Base.
RBI-DOUBLE: Perez hits an 2-run, ground-ruled double, scoring Chisenhall and Davis. CHW 0, CLE 2
RBI-SACRIFICE-FLY: Lindor hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly, scoring Kipnis.  CHW 0, CLE 3
Brantley flies out to center field. Perez advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd.
White Sox elects to intentionally pass on Ramirez. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
​Encarnacion strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Indians strand a pair of base runners.

End of 2nd Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Engel
1. Moncada, 1-1
2. Sanchez, 0-1
Bauer currently at 31 pitches.
​Engel grounds out to Alonso, unassisted. 1 out.
Moncada draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
DOUBLE PLAY: Sanchez grounds into 3-6-1 double play. 3 outs.
White Sox side is retired. 

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Alonso, 0-1
6. Chisenhall, 1-1
7. Davis, 0-1
Covey currently at 38 pitches.
​Alonso grounds out to Moncada. 1 out.
Chisenhall draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Davis reaches into 6-4 fielder's choice. Chisenhall is out. 2 outs.
Davis advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by Covey. That is the White Sox's 3rd error of the game. Runner on 2nd.
RBI-SINGLE: Kipnis hits an RBI-Single, scoring Davis. Runner on 1st. CHW 0, CLE 4
Perez draws a base on balls. Kipnis advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #1: CHW 5, CLE 6
​Lindor gets hit by a pitch. Bases Loaded. 
Hector Santiago (LHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Brantley flies out to Palka. 3 outs.
Indians strand the bases loaded. 

End of 3rd Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 4

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Abreu, 1-1
4. Palka, 0-1
5. Smith, 0-1
Bauer currently at 45 pitches.
MLB Scores:
​Abreu flies out to Brantley. 1 out.
Palka strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Smith gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 4

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Ramirez, 0-1
4. Encarnacion, 0-1
5. Alonso, 0-2
​Covey currently at 67 pitches.
​Ramirez draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Encarnacion grounds into 6-4 fielder's choice. Ramirez is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: Alonso grounds into 6-5-3 double play. 3 outs.
Indians side is retired. 

End of 4th Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 4

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Davidson, 1-1
7. Anderson, 0-1
8. Tilson, 0-1
Bauer currently at 60 pitches. 
​Davidson strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Anderson grounds out to Ramirez. 2 outs.
Tilson reaches on fielding error by Alonso. Runner on 1st. 
Engel flies out to Chisenhall. 
White Sox strand a base runner. 
The game has become official. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 4

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Chisenhall, 1-1
7. Davis, 0-2
8. Kipnis, 2-2
Covey currently at 77 pitches.
​Chisenhall flies out to Engel. 1 out.
Davis grounds out to Anderson. 2 outs.
Rain is in the radar in the Cleveland Area. 
HOME RUN: Kipnis hits a solo home run off of Dylan Covey. CHW 0, CLE 5
Hector Santiago (LHP) is back up on White Sox Bullpen.​
Perez strikes out swinging. 3 outs.

End of 5th Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 5

Top of 6th Inning: 
Due Up:
1. Moncada, 1-1
2. Sanchez, 0-2
3. Abreu, 1-2
Bauer currently at 77 pitches.
​Moncada strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Sanchez grounds out to Kipnis. 2 outs.
Abreu grounds out to Lindor. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 5

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lindor, 0-1
2. Brantley, 1-3
3. Ramirez, 0-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Hector Santiago (LHP) replaces Dylan Covey as White Sox Pitcher.
Lindor with a lead-off walk. Runner on 1st.
Brantley singles to left field. Lindor advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Ramirez singles to left field. Bases Loaded. 
Encarnacion strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Juan Minaya (RHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Alonso strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Chisenhall draws a bases loaded walk. Lindor scores. Brantley and Ramirez advance 90 feet. CHW 0, CLE 6
PITCHING CHANGE: Juan Minaya (RHP) replaces Hector Santiago as White Sox Pitcher. Bases Loaded. 2 outs. CHW 0, CLE 6
​Davis strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Indians strand the bases loaded.

End of 6th Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 6

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Palka, 0-2
5. Smith, 0-2
6. Davidson, 1-2
Bauer currently at 86 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Palka draws a lead-off walk. Runner on 1st.
INDIANS MOUND VISIT #1: CHW 5, CLE 5
Smith flies out to Chisenhall. 1 out.
Davidson lines out to Davis. 2 outs.
Anderson flies out to Davis. 3 outs.
Whites Sox strand a base runner.

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 6

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Kipnis, 3-3, HR
9. Perez, 1-2
1. Lindor, 0-1
Minaya currently at 8 pitches.
​Kipnis grounds out to Abreu. Abreu to Minaya. 1 out.
Perez doubles to center field. Runner on 2nd.
And the rain is coming down at Progressive Field. 
The game is in a rain delay. 

Bottom of 7th Inning/Rain Delay:
CHW 0, CLE 6
Runner on 2nd. 1 out.

Bottom of 7th Inning (Con't):
The rain delay is over. 1 out. Runner on 2nd.
Lindor strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
​Brantley grounds out to Abreu. Abreu to Minaya. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

End of 7th Inning:
CHW 0, CLE 6

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Tilson
9. Engel
1. Moncada
PITCHING CHANGE: Evan Marshall (RHP) replaces Trevor Bauer as Indians Pitcher.
Tilson strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Engel gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st. 
Moncada singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
RBI-SINGLE: Sanchez hits an RBI-Single, scoring Adam Engel. Runner on 1st. CHW 1, CLE 6
MOUND VISIT #2: CHW 5, CLE 4
INJURY TIMEOUT: Evan Marshall will leave the game, with an arm injury.
PITCHING CHANGE: Neil Ramirez replaces Evan Marshall as Indians Pitcher.
Abreu is out due to the infield fly rule. Lindor is credited with the put out. 2 outs.
The Rain Delay was 35 minutes long, according White Sox Play-by-Play Man Jason Benetti. 
Palka pops out to Kipnis. 3 outs.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHW 1, CLE 6

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Ramirez, 1-2
4. Encaranacion, 0-3
5. Alonso, 0-4
​PITCHING CHANGE: Joakim Soria (RHP) replaces Juan Minaya as White Sox Pitcher.
Ramirez flies out to Tilson. 1 out.
Encarnacion grounds out to Sanchez. 2 outs.
Alonso pops out to Sanchez. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
CHW 1, CLE 6

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Smith, 0-3
6. Davidson, 1-3
7. Anderson, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Dan Otero (RHP) replaces Neil Ramirez as Indians Pitcher.
​Smith grounds out to Lindor. 1 out.
Evan Marshall goes out of the game, with a 'sore elbow'.
HOME RUN: Davidson hits a solo home run, off of Otero. CHW 2, CLE 6
​Anderson strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Tilson grounds out to Otero. 3 outs.
The game is over.

Final:
CHW 2, CLE 6
CHW: (24-47)
CLE: (38-33)
W: Bauer (6-5)
L: Covey (3-2)
PoG: Bauer (CHW) 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 8 K, 2 BB
ToG: 3:02 (:35 Rain Delay)

Final Thoughts:
The Indians showed why they are going to be playing for a spot in the Postseason and the White Sox showed why they are hoping to start their callups from the Minors. The White Sox commit 3 errors, Covey gave up 5 walks.  Meanwhile the Indians only had one error and Bauer only gave 2 walks. The Indians took the first of the 3-game series. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page. 

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. This Afternoon it is the battle of the Sox, as the Chicago White Sox take on the Boston Red Sox. This is a game and series of two sets of Sox, going in different directions. The White Sox come in with a record of 21-41, while the Red Sox come in with a record of 44-21.

The White Sox are looking for answers as to why are they struggling all year. While the Red Sox are in the middle of dogfight with the hated New York Yankees, in the standings.

This Afternoon's Starting Pitchers are a pair of righties. Reynaldo Lopez for the White Sox and Rick Porcello for the Red Sox. Lopez comes in with a record of 1-4, with a 3.42 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, 1.55 K/BB, and 3.79 P/PA. While Porcello comes in with a record of 8-2, with a 3.59 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 4.41 K/BB, and 3.80 P/PA.

It is the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA

Starting Lineups:
Chicago White Sox (21-41):
1. Yoan Moncada 2B
2. Yolmer Sanchez 3B
3. Jose Abreu DH
4. Daniel Palka RF
5. Matt Davidson 1B
6. Omar Narvaez C
7. Tim Anderson SS
8. Charlie Tilson LF
9. Trayce Thompson CF
SP: Reynaldo Lopez (RHP) (1-4, 3.42 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 1.55 K/BB, 3.79 P/PA)

Boston Red Sox (44-21):
1. Andrew Benintendi LF
2. Xander Bogaerts SS
3. Mitch Moreland 1B
4. J.D. Martinez DH
5. Rafael Devers 3B
6. Brock Holt 2B
7. Jackie Bradley CF
8. Blake Swihart RF
9. Sandy Leon P
SP: Rick Porcello (RHP) (8-2, 3.59 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 4.41 K/BB, 3.80 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Moncada
2. Sanchez
3. Abreu
Rick Porcello now starting as Red Sox Pitcher.
First Pitch around 12:07 p.m.
Moncada singles to right center field. Runner on 1st.
Sanchez reaches on 3-6 fielder's choice. Moncada is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
RBI-DOUBLE: On an 8-pitch at-bat, Abreu hits an RBI-Double off of the Green Monster, scoring Sanchez. CHW 1, BOS 0
​Palka grounds out to Moreland. Moreland to Porcello. Abreu advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Davidson strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHW 1, BOS 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Benintendi
2. Bogaerts
3. Moreland
Reynaldo Lopez now starting as White Sox Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
Benintendi flies out to Tilson. 1 out.
Bogaerts strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Moreland gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Red Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
CHW 1, BOS 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Narvaez
7. Anderson
8. Tilson
Porcello currently at 20 pitches.
​Narvaez singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Anderson strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Tilson singles to left field. Narvaez advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Thompson reaches on 5-4 fielder's choice. Tilson is out at 2nd. Narvaez advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 2 outs.
Moncada grounds out to Bogaerts. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHW 1, BOS 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. J.D. Martinez
5. Devers
6. Holt
Lopez currently at 8 pitches.
​Martinez hits a ground-ruled double. Runner on 2nd.
RBI-SINGLE: Devers hits an RBI-Single, scoring J.D. Martinez. Runner on 1st. CHW 1, BOS 1
Holt grounds out to Moncada. Devers advances to 3rd. 1 out.
STOLEN BASE: Devers steals 3rd Base, as Bradley is at-bat. Runner on 3rd.
Bradley reaches on 3-2 fielder's choice, throwing out Devers at Home Plate. 2 outs.
STOLEN BASE: Bradley steals 2nd Base, as Swihart is at-bat. Runner on 2nd.
Swihart strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
CHW 1, BOS 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
2. Sanchez
3. Abreu
4. Palka
Porcello currently at 36 pitches.
​Sanchez flies out to Benintendi. 1 out.
On a 9-pitch at-bat, Abreu draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Abreu has forced Porcello burn 17 pitches of his 50 pitches, this afternoon.
Palka reaches on a fielding error by Devers. Abreu advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Davidson gets hit by a pitch. Bases Loaded.
RED SOX MOUND VISIT #1: CHW 6, BOS 5
Narvaez is out on infield fly rule. 2 outs.
Anderson draws a bases loaded walk. Everybody moves 90 feet. Abreu scores. CHW 2, BOS 1
Tilson pops out to Bogaerts. 3 outs.
White Sox strand the bases loaded.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHW 2, BOS 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Leon
1. Benintendi
2. Bogaerts
Lopez currently at 24 pitches.
​Leon grounds out to Davidson, unassisted. 1 out.
Benintendi draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Bogaerts grounds out to Sanchez. Benintendi advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs.
Moreland draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #1: CHW 5, BOS 5
​Lopez came very close from getting a balk issued on a 2-2 count on J.D. Martinez. 
Martinez grounds into unassisted fielder's choice, putting out Benintendi. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner.

End of 3rd Inning:
CHW 2, BOS 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Thompson
1. Moncada
2. Sanchez
Porcello currently at 64 pitches.
​Thompson flies out to Benintendi. 1 out.
Moncada flies out to Bradley. 2 outs.
MLB Scores:
Sanchez gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Whites Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHW 2, BOS 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Devers
6. Holt
7. Bradley
Lopez currently at 47 pitches.
​Devers gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Holt strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Bradley flies out to Thompson. 3 outs.
Red Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
CHW 2, BOS 1

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Abreu
4. Palka
5. Davidson
Porcello currently at 73 pitches.
​Abreu flies out to Bradley. 1 out.
Palka doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
RED SOX MOUND VISIT #2: CHW 5, BOS 4
Davidson strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Narvaez grounds out to Bogaerts. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHW 2, BOS 1

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Swihart
9. Leon
1. Benintendi
Lopez currently at 59 pitches.
​Swihart flies out to Palka. 1 out.
Leon doubles to center field. Runner on 2nd.
Benintendi grounds out to Moncada. Leon advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Bogaerts grounds out to Anderson. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner. 

End of 5th Inning:
CHW 2, BOS 1

Top of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
7. Anderson 
8. Tilson
9. Thompson
Porcello currently at 85 pitches.
​Anderson draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Tilson sacrifice bunts to Devers. Anderson advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd.
Heath Hembree (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Thompson grounds out to Moreland. Moreland to Porcello. Anderson scores. CHW 3, BOS 16
​Moncada gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHW 3, BOS 1

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Moreland
4. Martinez
5. Devers
Lopez currently at 68 pitches.
​Moreland singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Martinez grounds into 5-4-3 double play. 2 outs.
Devers draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #2: CHW 4, BOS 4
Holt singles to left field. Devers advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #3: CHW 3, BOS 4
Bradley gets hit by a pitch. Bases Loaded.
Swihart pops out to Anderson. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand the bases loaded.

End of 6th Inning:
CHW 3, BOS 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Sanchez
3. Abreu
4. Palka
​PITCHING CHANGE: Heath Hembree (RHP) replaces Rick Porcello as Red Sox Pitcher.
Sanchez pops out to Bogaerts. 1 out.
Luis Avilan (LHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Abreu strikes out swinging on an 8-pitch at-bat. 2 outs.
Palka gets out on strikes. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHW 3, BOS 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Leon
1. Benintendi
2. Bogaerts
​Lopez currently at 89 pitches.
Brandon Workman (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Nate Jones (RHP) joins Luis Avilan in White Sox Bullpen.
Leon strikes out swinging. Narvaez had to throw Leon out at first. 1 out.
Benintendi hits a ground-ruled double to right field. Runner on 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Nate Jones (RHP) replaces Reynaldo Lopez as White Sox Pitcher. 1 out. CHW 3, BOS 1
Bogaerts gets hit by a pitch. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Moreland lines out to Thompson. 2 outs.
Martinez draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded.
PITCHING CHANGE: Jace Fry (LHP) replaces Nate Jones as White Sox Pitcher. Bases Loaded. 2 outs. CHW 3, BOS 1e
PINCH-HITTING: Eduardo Nunez pinch-hitting for Rafael Devers. 
Nunez reaches on fielding error by Moncada. Benintendi scores, closing the book on Lopez. Bogaerts and Martinez advance 90 feet. Bases Loaded. CHW 3, BOS 2
Holt flies out to Thompson. 3 outs.
Red Sox stand the bases loaded. 

End of 7th Inning:
CHW 3, BOS 2 

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Davidson 
6. Narvaez
7. Anderson
PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Workman (RHP) replaces Heath Hembree as Red Sox Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUION: Eduardo Nunez remains int he game at 3rd Base. 
​Davidson strikes out on a foul tip. 1 out.
Narvaez singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Anderson gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Tilson gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner. 

Middle of 8th Inning: 
CHW 3, BOS 2

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Bradley
8. Swihart
9. Leon
​Fry currently at 9 pitches.
Bradley grounds out to Moncada. 1 out.
Swihart singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Bruce Rondon (RHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Leon strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Benintendi lines out to Thompson. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner. 

End of 8th Inning;
CHW 3, BOS 2

Top of 9th Inning;
Due Up:
9. Thompson
1. Moncada
2. Sanchez
​PITCHING CHANGE: Matt Barnes (RHP) replaces Brandon Workman as Red Sox Pitcher.
Thompson strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Moncada grounds out to Barnes. 2 outs.
REPLAY REVIEW: Umpires reviewing call at first that Moncada is out at first base. Call is overturned. Moncada is safe at 1st Base. 
Joakim Soria (RHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Sanchez grounds out to Barnes. Moncada advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs.
Red Sox elect to intentionally pass on Abreu. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
RED SOX MOUND VISIT #3: CHW 3, BOS 3
RBI-DOUBLE: Palka hits an RBI-Double scoring Moncada and Abreu. Palka advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by Bogaerts. CHW 5, BOS 2
Davidson strikes out swinging. 3 outs.

Middle of 9th Inning:
CHW 5, BOS 2

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Bogaerts
3. Moreland
4. Martinez
PITCHING CHANGE: Joakim Soria (RHP) replaces Jace Fry as White Sox Pitcher.
​​Bogaerts grounds out to Sanchez. 1 out.
Moreland draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Martinez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Moreland advances to 2nd, on a defensive indifference. Runner on 2nd.
Nunez strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
The game is over.

Final: 
CHW 5, BOS 2
CHW: (22-41)
BOS: (44-22)
W: Lopez (2-4)
L: Porcello (8-3)
SV: Soria (8) 
PoG: Lopez (CHW) W, 6.1 IP, 2 R, ER, 6 H,  6 K, 3 BB
ToG: 3:15

Final Thoughts:
A lot of small ball played by the White Sox. Meanwhile the Red Sox are looking like a shell of themselves without Mookie Betts. The White Sox take 2 out of 3, from the Red Sox. The White Sox will head back to Chicago, to play the Cleveland Indians, the next 4 games. The Red Sox will go to Baltimore and play the Orioles, in a 3-game series. 

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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is the Chicago Cubs taking on the New York Mets. The Cubs are coming in with a record of 30-23, while the Mets are coming in with a record of 27-27.

The Cubs took last night’s game by defeating the Mets by a score of 5-1. Jose Quintana was the winner, pitching six shutout innings vs. Mets.

Tonight’s starting pitchers are Tyler Chatwood for the Cubs and Zach Wheeler for the Mets. Chatwood is 3-4, with a 4.10 ERA, a 1.76 WHIP, 0.98 K/BB, and 4.02 P/PA. While Wheeler comes in with a record of 2-4, a 5.40 ERA, a 1.48 WHIP, 2.79 K/BB, 3.76 P/PA.

It is the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY

Starting Lineups:
Chicago Cubs (30-23):
1. Ben Zobrist LF
2. Jason Heyward RF
3. Kris Bryant 3B
4. Anthony Rizzo 1B
5. Albert Almora Jr. CF
6. Javier Baez 2B
​7. Addison Russell SS
8. Chris Gimenez C
9. Tyler Chatwood P
SP: Tyler Chatwoood (RHP) (3-4, 4.10 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 0.98 K/BB, 4.02 P/PA

New York Mets (27-27):
​1. Brandon Nimmo LF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera 2B
3. Michael Conforto CF
4. Mesoraco C
5. Jay Bruce RF
6. Adrian Gonzalez. 1B
7. Luis Guillorme 3B
8. Zach Wheller P
9. Amed Rosario SS


Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Zobrist
2. Heyward
3. Bryant
Zach Wheeler now starting as Mets Pitcher.
First Pitch at 6:10 p.m. CDT.
Zobrist draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Heyward flies out to Conforto. 1 out.
Bryant singles to right field. Zobrist advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
​DOUBLE PLAY: Rizzo grounds into 3-6-1 double play.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Nimmo
2. Cabrera
3. Conforto
Tyler Chatwood now starting as Cubs Pitcher.
​Nimmo draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Nimmo gets caught stealing by Gimenez. Gimenez to Russell. 1 out.
Cabrera singles to right center field. Runner on 1st.
Conforto gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Mesoraco singles to left field. Cabrera advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Bruce flies out to Almora, Jr. 3 outs.
Mets strand a pair of base runners.

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Almora, Jr.
6. Baez
7. Russell
Wheeler currently at 18 pitches.
​Almora, Jr. grounds out to Gonzalez, unassisted. 1 out.
Baez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Russell singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Gimenez grounds out to Cabrera. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning;
CHC 0, NYM 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Gonzalez
7. Guillorme
8. Wheeler
Chatwood currently at 26 pitches.
​Gonzalez grounds out to Baez. 1 out.
Guillorme grounds out to Bryant. 2 outs.
Wheeler grounds out to Bryant. 3 outs.
Mets go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Chatwood
1. Zobrist
2. Heyward
Wheeler currently at 35 pitches.
​Chatwood grounds out to Wheeler. 1 out.
Zobrist singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Heyward grounds out to Cabrera. 2 outs.
Bryant draws a base on balls. Zobrist advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Rizzo flies out to Rosario. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Rosario
1. Nimmo
2. Cabrera
Chatwood currently at 39 pitches.
​Rosario draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Brandon Nimmo hits a 2-run blast off of Tyler Chatwood. CHC 0, NYM 2
​Cabrera flies out to Almora, Jr. 1 out.
Conforto strikes out swinging . 2 outs.
Mesoraco grounds out to Russell. 3 outs.

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Almora, Jr.
6. Baez
7. Russell
Wheeler currently at 56 pitches.
​MLB Scores:
Almora, Jr. hits an infield single to short stop. Runner on 1st.
Baez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Russell grounds into 5-4 fielder's choice. Almora is out at 2nd. 2 outs. Runner on 1st.
Gimenez pops out to Cabrera. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Bruce
6. Gonzalez
7. Guillorme
Chatwood currently at 59 pitches.
​Bruce pops out to Russell. 1 out.
Gonzalez grounds out to Russell. 2 outs.
Guillorme grounds out to Russell. 3 outs.
Mets go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 2

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Chatwood
1. Zobrist
2. Heyward
Wheeler currently at 69 pitches.
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Jose Bautista will play left field. Replacing Jay Bruce in the lineup, in the 5 hole.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Brandon Nimmo moves to right field.
Chatwood strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Zobrist lines out to Nimmo. 2 outs.
Heyward gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 2

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Wheeler
9. Rosario
1. Nimmo
Chatwood currently at 71 pitches.
​Wheeler flies out to Zobrist. 1 out.
Rosario strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Nimmo singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Cabrera grounds out to Rizzo, unassisted. 3 outs.
Mets strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 2

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Bryant
4. Rizzo
5. Almora, Jr.
Bryant pops out to Gonzalez. 1 out.
Rizzo lines out to Nimmo. 2 outs.
Almora Jr. singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Baez grounds out to Cabrera. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 2

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Conforto
4. Mesoraco
5. Bautista
Chatwood currently at 84 pitches.
​Conforto draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
CUBS MOUND VISIT #1: CHC 5, NYM 6
CUBS MOUND VISIT #2: CHC 4, NYM 6
Randy Rosario (LHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Mesoraco draws a base on balls. Conforto advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Bautista fouls out to Gimenez. 1 out.
DOUBLE SWITCH: Randy Rosario (LHP) replaces Tyler Chatwood as Cubs Pitcher. Kyle Schwarber replaces Javier Baez to play left field. Ben Zobrist moves to 2nd Base. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 1 out. CHC 0, NYM 2
Gonzalez lines out to Schwarber. 2 outs.
Guillorme grounds into 6-4 fielder's choice putting out Devin Mesoraco. 3 outs.
Mets strand a base runner.

End of 6th Inning:
CHC 0, NYM 2

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Russell
8. Gimenez
9. Schwarber
​Chatwood currently at 94 pitches.
Russell singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
PINCH-HITTING: Tommy La Stella pinch-hitting for Chris Gimenez.
MLB Scores:
METS MOUND VISIT #1: CHC 4, NYM 5
La Stella singles to left field. Russell advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
DOUBLE SWITCH: Jose Reyes to play 3rd Base replacing Luis Guillorme. Paul Seward (RHP) replaces Zach Wheeler as Mets Pitcher.
Schwarber hits a RBI-Sacrifice-Fly scoring Russell. La Stella advances to 2nd. 1 out. Runner on 2nd. CHC 1, NYM 2
RBI-DOUBLE: Zobrist hits an RBI-Double, scoring Tommy La Stella. CHC 2, NYM 2
Heyward grounds out to Gonzalez, unassisted. 2 outs.
RBI-SINGLE: Bryant hits an RBI-Single scoring Ben Zobrist. CHC 3, NYM 2
Rizzo lines out to Nimmo. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHC 3, NYM 2

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Reyes
9. Rosario
1. Nimmo
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Willson Contreras replaces Tommy La Stella to play catcher.
Reyes flies out to Schwarber. 1 out.
Rosario grounds out to Russell. 2 outs.
Nimmo strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Mets go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
CHC 3, NYM 2

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Almora, Jr.
6. Rosario?
7. Russell
Almora, Jr. singles to right field.
PINCH-HITTING: Ian Happ pinch-hitting for Randy Rosario.
Happ gets called  out on strikes. 1 out.
Russell strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Contreras singles to left field. Almora, Jr. advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
HOME RUN: Kyle Schwarber hits a 3-run home run off of Paul Sewald. CHC 6, NYM 2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Tim Peterson (RHP) replaces Paul Sewald as Mets Pitcher.
Zobrist singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Heyward gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
​Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 6, NYM 2

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Cabrera
3. Conforto
4. Mescoraco
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Ian Happ stays in the game to play center field. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Pedro Strop (RHP) replaces Randy Rosario as Cubs Pitcher.
Cabrera draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Conforto strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Mescoraco reaches into 6-4 fielder's choice, putting out Cabrera. 2 outs. Runner on 1st.
Bautista singles to left field. Mescoraco advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Brian Duensing (LHP) replaces Pedro Strop as Cubs Pitcher.
RBI-SINGLE ​Gonzalez hits RBI-Single to center field, scoring Mescoraco and Bautista. Runner on 1st. CHC 6, NYM 4
PITCHING CHANGE: Steve Cishek (RHP) replaces Brian Duensing as Cubs Pitcher. Cishek will bat 5th.
PINCH-HITTING: Kevin Plawecki pinch-hitting for Tim Peterson. 
Plawecki gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Mets strand a base runner.

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 6, NYM 4

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Bryant
4. Rizzo 
5. Cishek
Bryant gets an infield single. Runner on 1st.
Bryant gets caught stealing by Mescoraco. Mescoraco to Rosario. 1 out.
Rizzo doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
PINCH-HITTING: Jon Lester pinch-hitting for Steve Cishek.
Lester grounds out to Cabrera. 2 outs.
RBI-SINGLE: Happ hits an RBI-Single, scoring Anthony Rizzo. Runner on 1st. CHC 7, NYM 4
​Russell reaches on an fielding error by Reyes. Happ advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Contreras flies out to Conforto. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners. 

Middle of 9th Inning:
CHC 7, NYM 4

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Reyes
9. Rosario
1. Nimmo
PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Marrow (RHP) replaces Steve Cishek as Cubs Pitcher.
Reyes draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
​Rosario reaches on 4-6 fielder's choice, putting out Reyes. 1 out. Runner on 1st.
Nimmo flies out to Happ. 2 outs.
Cabrera strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Mets strand a base runner. 

Final:
CHC 7, NYM 4
CHC: (31-23)
NYM: (27-28)
W: Rosario (2-0)
L; Sewald (0-4)
SV: Marrow (14)
PoG: Schwarber (CHC) 1/1 HR, 4 RBI
ToG: 3:20

Final Thoughts:
The Cubs brought out the bats late in this game. All 7 runs were scored in the last three innings of the game. As for the Mets, their Bullpen continues as they allowed those 7 runs, while Zach Wheeler was throwing 6 innings of shutout, before the 7th Inning.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page. 
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