Hello and welcome to another addition of ‘Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is Game 3 of the 2018 NLDS, between Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Series is tied at 1-1.

The Brewers are hoping to get their star relief pitcher Josh Hader back, from his 2 days off. He pitched 3 innings on Friday’s game. They are hoping to get at least 2 appearances from the lefty.

As for the Dodgers, they are happy they came back home, with the Series Tied at 1-1. They would like to clinch another National League, but this time at home.

Tonight’s starting pitchers are a pair of right-handers. Jhoulys Chacin for the Brewers and Walker Buehler for the Dodgers. Chacin comes in with a 2018 Regular season of 15-8, 3.50 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 2.20 K/BB, and 3.78 P/PA. Meanwhile Buehler comes in with a 2018 Regular Season of 8-5, 2.62 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 4.08 K/BB, and 4.02 P/PA.

It is Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 3 of the 2018 NLDS, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

​Starting Lineups:
1.) Milwaukee Brewers:
1. Lorenzo Cain, CF
2. Christian Yelich, RF
3. Ryan Braun, LF
4. Travis Shaw, 2B
5. Jesus Aguilar, 1B
6. Mike Moustakas, 3B
7. Erik Kratz, C
8. Orlando Arcia, SS
9. Jhoulys Chacin, P
SP: Jhoulys Chacin (RHP) (15-8, 3.50 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 2.20 K/BB, and 3.78 P/PA)

2.) Los Angeles Dodgers:
1. Joc Pederson, LF
2. Max Muncy, 1B
3. Justin Turner, 3B
4. Manny Machado, SS
5. Cody Bellinger, CF
6. Yasiel Puig, RF
7. Yasmani Grandal, C
8. Enrique Hernandez, 2B
9. Walker Buehler (RHP) (8-5, 2.62 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 4.08 K/BB, and 4.02 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain
2. Yelich
3. Braun
Walker Buehler now starting as Dodgers Pitcher.
​First Pitch around 6:40 p.m. CDT.
Cain strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Yelich draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
RBI-DOUBLE: Braun hits an RBI-Double off Buehler. Yelich scores. MIL 1, LAD 0
​Shaw gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Aguilar strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 1st Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Pederson
2. Muncy
3. Turner
Jhoulys Chacin now starting as Brewers Pitcher.
​Pederson gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Muncy strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Turner grounds out to Arcia. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
MIL 0, LAD 0
 

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Moustakas
7. Kratz
8. Arcia
Buehler currently at 22 pitches.
​Moustakas strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Kratz gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Arcia hits an infield single to shortstop. Runner on 1st.
Chacin pops out to Hernandez. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Machado 
5. Bellinger
6. Puig
Chacin currently at 15 pitches.
​Machado singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
NHL Scores:
Bellinger reaches into 4-6 fielder's choice. Machado is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
Puig doubles to left field. Bellinger advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 
Grandal strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Brewers elect to intentionally pass on Hernandez. Bases Loaded. 
Buehler gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand the bases loaded.

End of 2nd Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain, 0-1
2. Yelich, 0-0
3. Braun, 1-1, 2B, RBI
Buehler currently at 37 pitches.
​Cain lines out to Bellinger. 1 out.
​Yelich grounds out to Machado. 2 outs.
Braun strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Pederson, 0-1
2. Muncy, 0-1
3. Turner, 0-1
Chacin currently at 40 pitches.
​Pederson grounds out to Arcia. 1 out.
Muncy flies out to Braun. 2 outs.
Turner grounds out to Moustakas. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 0

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Shaw, 0-1
5. Aguilar, 0-1
6. Moustakas, 0-1
Buehler currently at 50 pitches.
​Shaw grounds out to Buehler. 1 out.
Aguilar grounds out to Hernandez. 2 outs.
Moustakas singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Kratz pops out to Hernandez. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 4th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Machado, 1-1
5. Bellinger, 0-1
6. Puig, 0-0
Chacin currently at 48 pitches.
Machado draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Bellinger grounds into 3-6 fielder's choice. Machado is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Counsell challenging the call that Bellinger is safe. Call overturned. 2 outs.
Puig grounds out to Moustakas. 3 outs.
Dodgers side is retired.

End of 4th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 0

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Arcia, 0-1
9. Chacin, 0-1
1. Cain, 0-1
Arcia strikes out swinging. 1 out.
​Chacin strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Cain grounds out to Hernandez. 3 outs.
Brewers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Grandal, 0-1
8. Hernandez, 0-0
9. Buehler, 0-1
Chacin currently at 60 pitches.
​Grandal hits a ground-ruled double to left field. Runner on 2nd.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: MIL 5, LAD 6
Hernandez lines out to Braun. 1 out.
NHL Scores:
Corey Knebel (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Buehler gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: MIL 4, LAD 6
Pederson lines out to Cain. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 0

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Yelich, 0-1
3. Braun, 1-2
4. Shaw, 0-2
Buehler currently at 78 pitches.
​Yelich grounds out to Machado. 1 out.
Braun grounds out to Machado. 2 outs.
Shaw triples to right center field. Bellinger was unable to make a catch at the outfield wall. Runner on 3rd. 
Shaw scores on wild pitch by Buehler, while Aguilar is at-bat. MIL 2, LAD 0
Aguilar grounds out to Turner. 3 outs.
Brewers get a run. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
MIL 2, LAD 0

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Muncy, 0-2
3. Turner, 0-2
4. Machado, 1-1
Chacin currently at 79 pitches.
​Muncy strikes out swinging. 1 out.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: MIL 3, LAD 6
Turner reaches on throwing error by Moustakas. Turner advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 
DOUBLE SWITCH: Corey Knebel (RHP) replaces Jhoulys Chacin as Brewers Pitcher, batting 5th. Hernan Perez replaces Jesus Aguilar at 2nd Base. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Travis Shaw moves from 2nd base to 1st base.
Machado grounds out to Moustakas. 2 outs.
Bellinger strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

End of 6th Inning:
MIL 2, LAD 0

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Moustakas
7. Kratz
8. Arcia
Buehler currently at 90 pitches.
​Moustakas grounds out to Hernandez. 1 out.
Kratz doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
HOME RUN: Arcia hits a 2-run home run off Walker Buehler. Kratz scores. MIL 4, LAD 0
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: MIL 3, LAD 5
Perez lines out to Puig. 2 outs.
Cain lines out to Bellinger. 3 outs.
Brewers score 2 runs.

Middle of 7th Inning:
MIL 4, LAD 0

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Puig
7. Grandal
8. Hernandez
​Puig strikes out on foul tip. 1 out.
Grandal strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Hernandez strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
MIL 4, LAD 0

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up;
2. Yelich
3. Braun
4. Shaw
​PITCHING CHANGE: Alex Wood (LHP) replaces Walker Buehler as Dodgers Pitcher.
Yelich bunt singles to 3rd Base. Runner on 1st.
Braun reaches into 9-6 fielder's choice. Yelich is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st.
Braun advances to 2nd Base, on a passed ball by Grandal. Runner on 2nd.
Shaw strikes out swinging. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Domingo Santana pinch-hitting Corey Knebel. 
Wood intentioally pass to Santana. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Moustakas flies out to Puig. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 8th Inning:
MIL 4, LAD 0

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Taylor
1. Pederson
2. Muncy
PITCHING CHANGE: Joakim Soria (RHP) replaces Corey Knebel as Brewers Pitcher.
​Taylor pops out to Shaw. 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Josh Hader (LHP) replaces Joakim Soria as Brewers Pitcher.
​PINCH-HITTING: David Freese pinch-hitting for Joc Pederson.
Freese strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Matt Kemp pinch-hitting for Max Muncy.
Kemp strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
MIL 4, LAD 0

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Kratz
8. Arcia
9. Perez
PITCHING CHANGE: Dylan Floro (RHP) replaces Alex Wood as Dodgers Pitcher.
​DEFENSIVE SWITCHES: David Freese stays in the game to play 1st Base. While Matt Kemp remains in the game to left field. 
Kratz draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Arica grounds into 5-4 fielder's choice. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
Perez singles to left field. Arcia advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Dodgers get the strike-em-out (Cain), throw-em-out (Perez), double play. 3 outs.

Middle of 9th Inning:
MIL 4, LAD 0

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Turner
4. Machado
5. Bellinger
PITCHING CHANGE: Jeremy Jeffress (RHP) replaces Josh Hader as Brewers Pitcher.
Turner singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Machado doubles to left field. Turner advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Bellinger pops out to Arcia. 1 out.
Puig draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded. 
Grandal strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Brian Dozier pinch-hitting for Dylan Floro.
Dozier gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand the bases loaded.

Final:
MIL 4, LAD 0
MIL leads Series 2-1
W: Chacin (1-0)
L: Buehler (0-1)
PoG: Chacin (MIL) W, 5.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 6 K, 2 BB
ToG: 3:25

Final Thoughts will be on after 49ers/Packers. 
​
Final Thoughts;
Chacin was spectacular in Game 3. Chacin gets 6 of the 14 Brewers strikeouts against Dodgers. As for the Dodgers, they are showing that their desire to hit home runs, will be L.A. downfall.

The Brewers will start Gio Gonzalez in Game 4. While the Dodgers will go Rich Hill, Tomorrow Night.

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'. This Afternoon it is the St. Louis Cardinals taking on Chicago Cubs, in the season finale of the 2018 Regular Season. The Cardinals are eliminated from the Postseason. While the Cubs are tied with the Milwaukee Brewers, for the N.L. Central.

This Afternoon's starting pitchers are right-hander Jack Flaherty for the Cardinals and left-hander Mike Montgomery for the Cubs. Flaherty comes in with a record of 8-8, 3.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 3.20 K/BB, and 4.21 P/PA. Meanwhile Montgomery comes in with a record of 5-6, 3.99 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 2.18 K/BB, and 3.67 P/PA.

It is the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, coming up shortly.

Starting Lineups:
St. Louis Cardinals (88-73):
1. Matt Carpenter, 1B
2. Jose Martinez, RF
3. Paul DeJong, SS
4. Tyler O'Neill, LF
5. Patrick Wisdom, 3B
6. Harrison Bader, 2B
7. Yairo Munoz 2B
8. Francisco Pena, C
9. Jack Flaherty, P
SP: Jack Flaherty (RHP) (8-8, 3.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 3.20 K/BB, and 4.21 P/PA)

Chicago Cubs (94-67):
1. Daniel Murphy, 2B
2. Ben Zobrist, RF
3. Javier Baez, SS
4. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
5. Kris Bryant, 3B
6. Jason Heyward, CF
7. Kyle Schwarber, LF
8. Willson Contreras, C
9. Mike Montgomery, P
SP: Mike Montgomery (LHP) (5-6, 3.99 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 2.18 K/BB, and 3.67 P/PA)

Game Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Il

Top of 1st Inning:
1. Carpenter
2. Martinez
3. DeJong
Mike Montgomery now starting as Cubs Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch around 2:22 p.m. CDT.
Carpenter doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Martinez sacrifice bunts to Montgomery. Carpenter advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 1 out.
RBI-SINGLE: DeJong hits an RBI-Single, scoring Carpenter. STL 1, CHC 0
O'Neill reaches into 5-4 fielder's choice. DeJong is out at 2nd base. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
RBI-SINGLE: Wisdom hits a single to center field. O'Neill scores on fielding error by Heyward. Wisdom reaches on 2nd. Runner on 2nd. STL 2, CHC 0
Bader pops out to Baez. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner. Score a couple of runs.

Middle of 1st Inning:
STL 2, CHC 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Murphy
2. Zobrist
3. Baez
Jack Flaherty starting as Cardinals Pitcher.
​Murphy draws a walk. Runner on 1st.
Zobrist flies out to Martinez. 1 out.
Jesse Chavez (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Baez reaches into 5-4 fielder’s choice. Murphy is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
Baez advances to 2nd on wild pitch by Flaherty. Runner on 2nd.
​Rizzo singles to right field. Baez gets thrown out at home by Martinez. Martinez to Pena. 3 outs.

End of 1st Inning:
STL 2, CHC 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
7. Munoz
8. Pena
9. Flaherty
Montgomery currently at 15 pitches.
Munoz grounds out to Rizzo. Rizzo to Montgomery. 1 out.
Pena hits a ground-ruled double. Runner on 2nd.
Flaherty grounds out to Rizzo, unassisted. Pena advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Allen Webster (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Carpenter gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
STL 2, CHC 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Bryant
6. Heyward
7. Schwarber
Flaherty currently at 19 pitches.
Bryant grounds out to Carpenter, unassisted. 1 out.
​Heyward strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Schwarber gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
STL 2, CHC 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
2. Martinez, 0-0
3. DeJong, 0-1
4. O'Neill, 0-1
Montgomery currently at 28 pitches.
Martinez lines out to Heyward. 1 out.
DeJong doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Allen Webster (RHP) replaces Mike Montgomery as Cubs Pitcher.
O'Neill gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Wisdom gets hit by at pitch. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Bader flies out to Zobrist. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
STL 2, CHC 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Contreras
9. Webster?
1. Murphy, 0-0
​Contreras lines out to O’Neill. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Victor Caratini pinch-hitting for Allen Webster.
Caratini strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Murphy doubles to center field. Runner on 2nd.
​RBI-TRIPLE: Zobrist hits an RBI-Triple, scoring Murphy. Runner on 3rd. STL 2, CHC 1
CARDINALS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: STL 5, CHC 6
Zobrist scores on wild pitch by Flaherty, while Baez is at-bat. STL 2, CHC 2
Baez draws a walk. Runner on 1st.
​RBI-DOUBLE: Rizzo hits an RBI-Double, scoring Javier Baez. Runner on 2nd. STL 2, CHC 3
Cardinals elect to intentionally walk Bryant. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Chasen Shreve (LHP) replaces Jack Flahety, as Cardinals Pitcher.
RBI-SINGLE: Heyward hits an RBI-Single, scoring Anthony Rizzo. Bryant advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. STL 2, CHC 4
Double barrel action in Cardinals Bullpen.
Schwarber grounds out to Shreve. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners, but score 4 runs.

End of 3rd Inning:
STL 2, CHC 4

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Munoz, 0-1
8. Pena, 1-1
9. Flaherty, 0-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Alec Mills (RHP) replaces Allen Webster as Cubs Pitcher.
Munoz gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Penz grounds out to Baez. 2 outs.
Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
STL 2, CHC 4

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Contreras, 0-1
9. Mills?
1. Murphy, 1-1
MLB Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Austin Gomber (LHP) replaces Chasen Shreve as Cardinals Pitcher.
Contreras draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
​Mills bunt fouls out to Pena. 1 out.
Murphy flies out to Martinez. 2 outs.
Zobrist gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

End of 4th Inning:
STL 2, CHC 4

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter, 1-2
2. Martinez, 0-1
3. DeJong, 2-2
Mills currently at 16 pitches.
​Carpenter flies out to Schwarber. 1 out.
Martinez draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
CUBS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: STL 5, CHC 5
Carl Edwards, Jr. (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
DeJong pops out to Mills. 2 outs.
O'Neill strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
STL 2, CHC 4

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Baez, 0-1
4. Rizzo, 2-2
5. Bryant, 0-1
​Baez singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Rizzo doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
CARDINALS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: STL 4, CHC 5
RBI-DOUBLE: Bryant hits an RBI-Double, scoring Baez and Rizzo. STL 2, CHC 6
Tyler Weeb (LHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen. 
Heyward grounds out to Carpenter, unassisted. Bryant advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Albert Almora, Jr. flies out to Martinez. 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Contreras hits a 2-run home run off Austin Gomber. STL 2, CHC 8
Mills gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs get 4 more runs. 

End of 5th Inning:
STL 2, CHC 8

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Wisdom, 1-1
6. Bader, 0-2
7. Munoz, 0-2
Mills currently at 35 pitches.
​DEFENSIVE SWITCHES: Albert Almora Jr. stays in the game to play center field. Heyward moves from center to right field. Zobrist moves from right field. to left field. 
Wisdom doubles to left center field. Runner on 2nd.
Bader draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Carl Edwards, Jr. (RHP) replaces Alec Mills as Cubs Pitcher. STL 2, CHC 8
​Wisdom and Bader move 90 feet, with a wild pitch by Edwards. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
RBI-SINGLE: Munoz hits an RBI-Single, scoring Wisdom and Bader. STL 4, CHC 8
Randy Rosario (LHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
DOUBLE PLAY: Pena grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Greg Garcia pinch-hitting for Austin Gomber. 
Garcia draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Randy Rosario (LHP) replaces Carl Edwards, Jr. as Cubs Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 2 outs. STL 4, CHC 8
​Carpenter grounds out to Murphy. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner. But score 2 runs.

Middle of 6th Inning:
STL 4, CHC 8

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Murphy, 1-2
2. Zobrist, 1-3
3. Baez, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Tyler Webb (LHP) replaces Austin Gomber, as Cubs Pitcher.
Murphy strikes out swinging. 1 out.
'Zobrist flies out to Bader. 2 outs.
Baez doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Rizzo draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Dakota Hudson (RHP) replaces Tyler Webb, as Cardinals Pitcher.
Bryant reaches on fielding error by Hudson. Baez scores. Rizzo advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. STL 4, CHC 9
Heyward draws a walk. Bryant advances to 2nd. Bases Loaded. 
​Almora hits an RBI-Single, scoring Rizzo. Bryant and Heyward advance 90 feet. STL 4, CHC 10
Contreras strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cubs strand the bases loaded, but scored 2 runs.

End of 6th Inning:
STL 4, CHC 10

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Martinez, 0-1
3. DeJong, 2-3
4. O'Neill, 0-3
MLB Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Kintzler (RHP) replaces Randy Rosario as Cubs Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: David Bote replaces Daniel Murphy at 3rd Base.
DEFENSIVE SWITCHES: Kris Bryant moves from 3rd base to left field. While Ben Zobrist moves from left field to 2nd Base. 
Martinez singles to left center field. Runner on 1st.
DeJong strikes out swinging. 1 out.
O'Neill singles to right field. Martinez advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st and 2nd.
Steve Cishek (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Wisdom strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Bader hits an infield single to shortstop. Martinez and O'Neill advance 90 feet. Bases Loaded.
PITCHING CHANGE: Steve Cishek (RHP) replaces Brandon Kintzler as Cubs Pitcher. STL 4, CHC 10
​Munoz gets hit by a pitch. Everybody moves 90 feet. Martinez scores. STL 5, CHC 10
Pena gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cardinals leave the bases loaded. But score 1 run. 

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Cishek?
1. Bote
2. Zobrist
PINCH-HITTING: Tommy La Stella pinch-hitting Steve Cishek. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Daniel Poncedeleon (RHP) replaces Daniel Hudson as Cardinals Pitcher.
Baez grounds out to Munoz. 2 outs.
Brewers defeat Tigers 11-0
Zobrist grounds out to Munoz. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Poncedeleon
1. Carpenter, 1-4
2. Martinez, 1-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Jaime Garcia (LHP) replaces Steve Cishek as Cubs Pitcher.
​PINCH-HITTING: Edmundo Sosa pinch-hitting for Daniel Poncedeleon.
Sosa flies out to Heyward. 1 out.
Carpenter grounds out off Rizzo, Zobrist to Garcia. 2 outs.
Martinez hits an infield single to Baez. Runner on 1st.
O'Neill draws a base on balls. Martinez advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Jesse Chavez (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
CUBS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: STL 5, CHC 4
O'Neill flies out to Heyward at the Warning Track. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a couple of base runners.

Middle of 8th Inning:
STL 5, CHC 10

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Baez, 2-3
4. Rizzo, 3-3, RBI
5. Bryant, 1-3, 2 RBI
​PITCHING CHANGE: Mike Mayers (RHP) replaces Daniel Poncedeleon as Cardinals Pitcher.
Baez grounds out to Wisdom. 1 out.
Rizzo singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Cubs side is retired.

End of 8th Inning:
STL 5, CHC 10

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Wisdom, 2-3
6. Bader, 1-3
7. Munoz, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Jorge De La Rosa (LHP) replaces Jaime Garcia as Cubs Pitcher. 
​Wisdom strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Bader strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Munoz draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Munoz advanes to 2nd base on defensive indifference. Runner on 2nd.
Pena flies out to Heyward. 3 outs.
The game comes to an end. The 2018 Regular Season comes to an end for the Cardinals. But the Cubs and Brewers will play Game 163. 

Final: 
STL 5, CHC 10
STL: (88-74)
CHC: (95-57)
Cubs clinch tie for N.L. Central Division Lead. Will play Brewers at Noon CDT. 
W: Mills 
L: Flaherty (8-9):
PoG: Zobrist (CHC) 1/5, R, RBI, 2-out single to start the 4-run 3rd Inning, for the Cubs.
ToG: 3:44

Final Thoughts:
The Cardinals started out a blazing, tried to mount a comeback when they are trailing. But the Cubs will not be denied a Game 163. The Cubs are now tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for the N.L. Central. The Cubs and Brewers will play Game 163, Tomorrow Afternoon. 

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 Windy City Rivalry as the Chicago Cubs take on Chicago White Sox. The Cubs come into this afternoon’s game with a record of 90-64, while the White Sox are coming in with a record of 61-93. The two teams have split the first two games, with the White Sox winning Friday's game, while the Cubs won last night's game. 

The Cubs are trying to cut their magic number for the N.L. Central Division, as their magic number is 6 against the Brewers. They also have a magic number of 2 games, for clinching at least a wild card. 

As for the White Sox, they are hoping to play spoilers, against their inner-city rivals and they're hoping to win for their television play-by-play announcer, Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson. Hawk Harrelson will be announcing his last game on NBC Sports Chicago. 

This Afternoon's starting pitchers are Kyle Hendricks for the Cubs and left-hander Carlos Rodon for the White Sox. Hendricks comes in with a record of 12-11, 3.22 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 3.67 K/BB, and 3.78 P/PA). While Rodon comes in with a record of 6-6, 3.22 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 1.67 K/BB, and 3.81 P/PA. 

It is Chicago Cubs taking on Chicago White Sox, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois 

Cubs are in their alternate blue jerseys.  While the White Sox are in their 1983 jerseys. 

Starting Lineups:
Chicago Cubs (90-64):
1. Daniel Murphy, DH
2. Ben Zobrist, 2B
3. Javy Baez, SS
4. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
5. Albert Almora, Jr. CF
6. David Bote, 3B
7. Willson Contreras, C
8. Kyle Schwarber, LF
9. Ian Happ, RF
SP: Kyle Hendricks (RHP) (12-11, 3.58 ERA, 1.17 WHIP)

Chicago White Sox (61-93):
1. Yoan Moncada, 2B
2. Yollmer Sanchez, 3B
3. Daniel Palka, RF
4. Matt Davidson, 1B
5. Omar Narvaez, DH
6. Wellington Castillo, C
7. Leury Garcia, LF
8. Tim Anderson, SS
9. Adam Engel, CF
SP: Carlos Rodon (LHP) (6-6, 3.22 ERA, 1.13 WHIP)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Murphy
2. Zobrist
3. Baez
Carlos Rodon now starting as White Sox Pitcher.
​First Pitch around 1:10 p.m. CDT.
Murphy singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Zobrist singles to right field. Murphy advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Baez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
RBI-DOUBLE: Anthony Rizzo hits an RBI-Double, scoring Daniel Murphy. CHC 1, CHW 0
Almora hits an RBI-Groundout to Sanchez. Zobrist scores. Rizzo advances 90 feet. CHC 2, CHW 0
RBI-SINGLE: Bote hits an infield single to Sanchez. Rizzo scores. Runner on 1st. CHC 3, CHW 0
Contreras pops out to Moncada. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. But score 3 runs.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 3, CHW 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Moncada
2. Sanchez
3. Palka
Kyle Hendricks starting as Cubs Pitcher.
Moncada lines out to Almora, Jr. 1 out.
Sanchez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
MLB Scores:
Palka grounds out to Baez. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 3, CHW 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Schwarber
9. Happ
1. Murphy, 1-1
Rodon currently at 25 pitches.
NFL Scores:
HOME RUN: Kyle Schwarber hits a solo home run off Carlos Rodon. CHC 4, CHW 0
Happ grounds out to Anderson. 1 out.
Murphy singles to left center field. Runner on 1st.
Zobrist singles to center field. Murphy advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Baez flies out to Palka. 1 out.
Rizzo strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners. However they get a solo home run by Schwarber.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHC 4, CHW 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Davidson
5. Narvaez
6. Castillo
Hendricks currently at 14 pitches.
Davidson flies out to Almora, Jr. The ball stayed in the ballpark. And Hawk gives a 'Dang Gummit'! reaction. 1 out.
Narvaez flies out to Almora, Jr. 2 outs.
Castillo hits an infield single to second base. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: Castillo steals 2nd base, while Garcia is at-bat. Runner on 2nd.
Garcia grounds out to Zobrist. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 4, CHW 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Almora, Jr., 0-1
6. Bote, 1-1
7. Contreras, 0-1
Rodon currently at 49 pitches.
PGA Championship Leaderboard:
Almora Jr. singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Bote gets hit by a pitch. Almora, Jr. advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 6, CHW 5
Contreras strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Aaron  Bummer (LHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
RBI-DOUBLE: Schwarber hits a RBI-Double scoring Almora. Bote advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. CHC 5, CHW 0
PITCHING CHANGE: Aaron Bummer (LHP) replaces Carlos Rodon as White Sox Pitcher.
Happ hits an RBI-Fielder's Choice, scoring David Bote. 2 outs. Runner on 1st. CHC 6, CHW 0
STOLEN BASE: Happ steals 2nd base, while Daniel Murphy is at-bat. Runner on 2nd. 
Murphy grounds out to Sanchez. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. But score a couple of runs. 

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 6, CHW 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Anderson
9. Engel
1. Moncada, 0-1
Hendricks currently at 34 pitches.
Anderson flies out to Almora, Jr. 1 out.
Engel grounds out to Zobrist. 2 outs.
Moncada flies out to Almora, Jr. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 6, CHW 0

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Zobrist, 2-2
3. Baez, 0-2
4. Rizzo, 1-2
Bummer currently at 6 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Zobrist singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Zobrist advances to 2nd base, while Baez is at-bat. Runner on 2nd. 
Baez gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Rizzo grounds out to Moncada. Zobrist advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Almora, Jr. grounds out to Sanchez. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. 

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHC 6, CHW 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Sanchez, 0-1
3. Palka, 0-1
4. Davidson, 0-1
Hendricks currently at 48 pitches.
​Sanchez grounds out to Zobrist. 1 out.
Palka gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Davidson grounds out to Baez. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
CHC 6, CHW 0

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Bote, 1-1
7. Contreras, 0-2
8. Schwarber, 2-2, HR, 2 RBI
NFL Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Ryan Burr (RHP) replaces Aaron Bummer as White Sox Pitcher.
Bote grounds out to Davidson. 1 out.
Contreras grounds out Sanchez. 2 outs.
Schwarber draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Happ strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 6, CHW 0

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Narvaez, 0-1
6. Castillo, 1-1
7. L. Garcia, 0-1
Hendricks currently at 57 pitches.
​Narvaez grounds out to Rizzo. Rizzo to Hendricks. 1 out.
Castillo doubles to left field. Runner on 1st.
L. Garcia flies out to Schwarber. 2 outs.
RBI-DOUBLE: Anderson hits an RBI-Double, scoring Castillo. CHC 6, CHW 1
Engel grounds out to Bote. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner. But score a run. 

End of 5th Inning;
CHC 6, CHW 1

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Murphy, 2-3
2. Zobrist, 3-3
3. Baez, 0-3
PGA Championship Leaderboard:
Murphy flies out to L. Garcia. 1 out.
Zobrist grounds out to Moncada. 2 outs.
Baez doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
White Sox elect to intentionally pass Rizzo. Runner on 1st.
Almora, Jr. strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 6th Inning;
CHC 6, CHW 1

Bottom of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
1. Moncada, 0-2
2. Sanchez, 0-2
3. Palka, 0-2
Hendricks currently at 68 pitches.
​Moncada grounds out to Zobrist. 1 out.
Jeanmar Gomez (RHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Sanchez gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Palka flies out to Happ. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning;
CHC 6, CHW 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Bote, 1-2
7. Contreras, 0-3
8. Schwarber, 2-2, HR, 2 RBI 
MLB Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Jeanmar Gomez (RHP) replaces Ryan Burr. 
Bote grounds out to Anderson. 1 out.
Contreras singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Schwarber draws a base on balls. Contreras advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Happ draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded. 
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: CHC 6, CHW 4
Murphy strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Zobrist grounds out to Gomez. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a bases loaded. 

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHC 6, CHW 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Davidson, 0-2
5. Narvaez, 0-2
6. Castillo, 2-2
Hendricks currently at 80 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Jason Heyward replaces Kyle Schwarber at right field.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Ian Happ moves from right field to left field. ​
Davidson grounds out to Bote. 1 out.
Narvaez gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Castillo flies out to Almora, Jr. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning. 

End of 7th Inning;
CHC 6, CHW 1

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Baez, 1-4
4. Rizzo, 1-3, RBI
5. Almora, Jr. 1-4, RBI
NFL Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Thyago Vieira (RHP) replaces Jeanmar Gomez as White Sox Pitcher.
Baez gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Rizzo singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Almora, Jr. singles to left field. Rizzo advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: CHC 6, CHW 3
Vieira commits a balk. Rizzo and Almora advance 90 feet. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Bote reaches on fielder's choice. Moncada throws out Rizzo at home. Moncada to Castillo. Almora advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 2 outs.
Contreras gets called out on strikes.  3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 6, CHW 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
7. L. Garcia, 0-2
8. Anderson, 1-2
9. Engel, 0-2
​Hendricks currently at 97 pitches.
L. Garcia grounds out to Rizzo. Rizzo to Hendricks. 1 out.
Anderson singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Jorge De La Rosa (LHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Engel strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
PITCHING CHANGE: Jorge De La Rosa (LHP) replaces Kyle Hendricks. Runner on 1st. 2 outs. CHC 6, CHW 1
Moncada strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner.

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 6, CHW 1

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Heyward
9. Happ, 0-3
1. Murphy, 2-5
PGA Championship Leaderboard:
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Ryan LaMarre replaces Leury Garcia at left field. 
Heyward grounds out to Anderson. 1 out.
Happ doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
Murphy flies out to LaMarre. 2 outs.
Rob Scahill (RHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Hawk just recalled the game, where Jose Quintana got thrown out of the game vs. Tampa Bay Rays, when Ben Zobrist was a member of the Rays. 
Zobrist grounds out to Moncada. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a runner on base.

Middle of 9th Inning:
CHC 6, CHW 1

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Sanchez
3. Palka
4. Davidson
Sanchez grounds out to Zobrist. 1 out.
De La Rosa currently at 12 pitches.
Palka strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Hawk is starting to cry, in thanking the White Sox Fans, before Matt Davidson begins his at-bat. 
The last couple of innings you were hearing some sniffing from a microphone. An emotional day for Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson. 
Davidson strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
The game is over.
And now the White Sox are tipping their hats off to Hawk Harrelson. And now the Cubs are tipping their hats off to the former Red Sox, Indians player, and White Sox GM, and announcer.

Final:
CHC 6, CHW 1
W: Hendricks (13-11)
​L: Rodon (6-7)
PoG: Hendricks (CHC) W, 7.2 IP, R, ER, 4 H, 5 K, 0 BB
ToG: 3:08

Final Thoughts:
The Cubs got off to a fast start, but 6 runs were more than enough for Kyle Hendricks. The Cubs are going to keep their 1.5 game lead, as the Brewers defeat the Pirates 13-6. The Cubs Magic Number remains at 5 games. 

As for the White Sox, the loss to the Cubs is on the back burner, as the White Sox Fans, and organization bids farewell to Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson, who called his last game for the White Sox. 

The Cubs will head back to Wrigley, to play the Pirates. While the White Sox will close out their home schedule against Indians. Tomorrow Night's ballgame on the South Side, will have Corey Kluber trying to go for his 20th win of 2018.

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 taking on New York Yankees. The White Sox are coming in with a record of 51-79, with an elimination number for the Wild Card at 5 games and 10 games from being eliminated for the A.L. Central Division. Meanwhile the Yankees come in with a record of 83-47, 6 games back of the Red Sox, for the A.L. Eastern Division Lead and 4.5 games ahead of the Oakland Athletics, for the 1st Wild Card.

Tonight's Starting Pitchers are left-hander Carlos Rodon for the White Sox and right-hander Masahiro Tanaka for the Yankees. Rodon comes in with a record of 5-3, 2.71 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 2.16 K/BB, and 3.88 P/PA. As for Tanaka, he comes in with a record of 9-4, 3.90 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 4.03 K/BB, and 3.83 P/PA.

It is the Chicago White Sox taking on New York Yankees, coming up shortly.
​
Game Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

Starting Lineups:
Chicago White Sox (51-79):
1. Yolmer Sanchez, 3B
2. Tim Anderson, SS
3. Avisail Garcia, RF
4. Daniel Palka, DH
5. Matt Davidson, 1B
6. Omar Narvaez, C
7. Yoan Moncada, 2B
8. Nicky Delmonico, LF
9. Adam Engel, RF
SP: Carlos Rodon (LHP)

New York Yankees (83-47):
1. Aaron Hicks, CF
2. Giancarlo Stanton, DH
3. Miguel Andujar, 3B
4. Luke Voit, 1B
5. Gleyber Torres, SS
6. Neil Walker, RF
7. Kyle Higashioka, C
8. Ronald Torreyes, 2B
9. Shane Robinson, LF
SP: Masahiro Tanaka, (RHP)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Sanchez
2. Anderson
3. Garcia
Masahiro Tanaka now starting as Yankees Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch at 6:11 p.m. CDT.
Sanchez grounds out to Torreyes. 1 out.
Anderson strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHW 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Hicks
2. Stanton
3. Andujar
Carlos Rodon now starting as White Sox Pitcher.
​Hicks flies out to Garcia. 1 out.
Stanton grounds out to Sanchez. 2 outs.
Andujar fouls out to Narvaez. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Top of 2nd Inning;
Due Up:
4. Palka
5. Davidson
6. Narvaez
Tanaka currently at 14 pitches.
Palka grounds out to Voit. Voit to Tanaka. 1 out.
Davidson grounds out to Torres. 2 outs.
Narvaez doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Moncada strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning;
CHW 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning;
Due Up:
​4. Voit
5. Torres
6. Walker
Rodon currently at 10 pitches.
​Voit flies out to Engel. 1 out.
Torres draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: Torres steals 2nd base, while Neil Walker is at-bat. Runner on 2nd.
Walker pops out to Engel. 2 outs.
Higashioka grounds out to Anderson. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
CHW 0, NYY 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Delmonico
9. Engel
1. Sanchez, 0-1
Tanaka currently at 24 pitches.
​Delmonico strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Engel gets an infield single to 3rd base. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Sanchez strikes out swinging. Higashioka throws out Engel. Higashioka to Torres. 3 outs.
MANAGER'S REVIEW: Umpires are reviewing whether Engel is out at 2nd. Call Stands.
White Sox side is retired.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHW 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning;
Due Up:
8. Torreyes
9. Robinson
1. Hicks, 0-1
Rodon currently at 30 pitches.
Torreyes triples to right field. Runner on 3rd.
​Robinson grounds out to Sanchez. 1 out.
Hicks reaches on 6-2 fielder's choice. Anderson throws out Torreyes at Home Plate. Anderson to Narvaez. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
Hicks advances to 2nd, on a wild pitch to Rodon.
Stanton gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner on 2nd base.

End of 3rd Inning;
CHW 0, NYY 0

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Anderson, 0-1
3. Garcia, 0-1
4. Palka, 0-1
Tanaka currently at 38 pitches.
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Anderson doubles to right center field. Runner on 2nd.
​Garcia hits an infield single to 3rd base. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Palka gets hit by a pitch. Bases Loaded.
Davidson strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Narvaez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Moncada grounds out to Torres. 3 outs.
White Sox strand the bases loaded.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHW 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Andujar
4. Voit
5. Torres
Rodon pitching for White Sox.
MLB Scores:
Andujar draws a walk. Runner on 1st.
Voit pops out to Garcia. 1 out.
HOME RUN: Gleyber Torres hits a 2-run home run off Carlos Rodon. CHW 0, NYY 2
Walker grounds out to Anderson. 2 outs.
Higashioka flies out to Garcia. 3 outs.

End of 4th Inning:
CHW 0, NYY2

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Delmonico
9. Engel
1. Sanchez
Tanaka still pitching for Yankees.
Delmonico flies out to Robinson. 1 out.
Engel singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Sanchez reaches on a fielder’s choice, where Engel is out at 2nd. 2 outs.
Anderson flies out to Walker. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHW 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Torreyes
9. Robinson
1. Hicks
Rodon pitching for White Sox.
Yankees went 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Garcia
4. Palka
5. Davidson
White Sox are currently having a 3-run inning off Tanaka. CHW 3, NYY 2
Engel lines out to Robinson. 3 outs.

Middle of 6th Inning;
CHW 3, NYY 2

Bottom of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Stanton
3. Andujar
4. ​Voit
Rodon currently pitching for White Sox.
​Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
CHW 3, NYY 2

Top of 7th Inning;
White Sox scored a run off a Tim Anderson RBI-Double, scoring Yolmer Sanchez. CHW 4, NYY 2

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHW 4, NYY 2

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Torres
6. Walker
7. Higashioma
Rodon pitching for White Sox.
​Torres draws a walk. Runner on 1st.
Walker draws a walk. Torres advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Higashioma fouls out to Narvaez. 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: Torreyes grounds into 5-4-3 double play. 3 outs.

End of 7th Inning:
CHW 4, NYY 2

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Narvaez
7. Moncada
8. Delmonico 
PITCHING CHANGE: Tommy Kahnle (RHP) replaces Masahiro Tanaka as Yankees Pitcher.
​Narvaez grounds out  1 out.
Moncada strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Delmonico grounds out to Voit, unassisted. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHW 4, NYY 2

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Robinson
1. Hicks
2. Stanton
PITCHING CHANGE: Juan Minaya (RHP) replaces Carlos Rodon as White Sox Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Ryan LaMarre replaces Nicky Delmonico at left field. 
PINCH-HITTING: Brett Gardner pinch-hitting for Shane Robinson. 
​Gardner grounds out to Sanchez. 1 out.
Hicks flies out to LaMarre. 2 outs.
Stanton fouls out to Davidson. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning. 

End of 8th Inning:
CHW 4, NYY 2

Top of 9th Inning;
Due Up:
9. Engel
1. Sanchez
2. Anderson
​DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Brett Gardner remains in the game, to play left field. 
PITCHING CHANGE: A.J. Cole (RHP) replaces Tommy Kahnle as Yankees Pitcher.
Engel hits an infield single. Runner on 1st.
Engel advances to 2nd, on throwing error by A.J. Cole. Runner on 2nd.
Sanchez grounds out to Torreyes. Engel advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd.
Xavier Cedeno (LHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Anderson reaches 2nd base on fielding error by Voit. Engel scores. CHW 5, NYY 2
​STOLEN BASE: Anderson steals 3rd base. 
As Garcia strikes out, Anderson scores on a passed ball by Higashioma. CHW 6, NYY 2
Palka flies out to Hicks. 2 outs.
Davidson flies out to Walker. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner.

Middle of 9th Inning:
CHW 4, NYY 2

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Andujar
4. Voit
5. Torres
​Minaya still pitching for White Sox.
Andujar lines out to Garcia. 1 out.
Voit singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Torres strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
PITCHING CHANGE: Xavier Cedeno (LHP) replaces Juan Minaya as White Sox Pitcher.
Jenmar Gomez (RHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
Walker grounds out to Davidson, unassisted. 3 outs.
The game is over.

Final: 
CHW 6, NYY 2
CHW: (52-79)
NYY: (83-48)
W: Rodon (6-3)
L: Tanaka (9-5)
PoG: Anderson (CHW) 2/5, R, (2) 2B, 2 RBI, SB 
ToG: 3:02

Final Thoughts will be posted after A's/Astros. 

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is an interleague clash between Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers. In this rematch of the 1945 World Series, the Cubs come in with a record of 71-53, while the Tigers come in with a record of 52-74.

The Cubs are getting fabulous pitching, but are struggling to score runs. They are scoring 5 runs, in as many games, and all of them were solo homers. Their problem in this stretch is they are not hitting with runners in scoring position. Even in this era of Sabre Metrics, Baseball Teams still need to hit with runners on either 2nd or 3rd Base.

As for the Tigers, they are just playing out the string and are having some auditions for next year.

Tonight Starting Pitchers are a pair of notable pitchers. Jon Lester for the Cubs and Francisco Liriano for the Tigers. Lester comes in with a record of 13-5, a 3.72 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 2.17 K/BB, and 4.08 P/PA. Meanwhile Liriano comes in with a record of 3-8, 4.72 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 1.88 K/BB, and 3.91 P/PA.


It is the Chicago Cubs taking on Detroit Tigers, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Comerica Field, Detroit, MI

Starting Lineups:
Chicsgo Cubs (71-53):
1. Daniel Murphy, 2B
2. Javier Baez, SS
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Ben Zobrist, DH
5. Jason Heyward, RF
6. Albert Almora, Jr. CF
7. David Bote, 3B
8. Willson Contreras, C
9. Ian Happ, LF
SP: Jon Lester (LHP)

Detroit Tigers (52-74):
​1. Jeimer Candelario, 3B
2. Jose Iglesias, SS
3. Nicholas Castellanos, RF
4. Niko Goodrum, 2B
5. Victor Martinez, DH
6. Mikie Mahtook, LF
7. James McCann, C
8. Ronny Rodriguez, 1B
9. Victor Reyes, CF
SP: Francisco Liriano (LHP)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Murphy
2. Baez
3. Rizzo
Francisco Liriano now starting as Tigers Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
​First Pitch at 6:10 p.m. CDT.
Murphy flies out to Mahtook. 1 out.
Baez flies out to Reyes. 2 outs.
Rizzo bunt grounds out to Liriano. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, DET 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Candelario
2. Iglesias
3. Castellanos
Jon Lester now starting as Cubs Pitcher.
​Candelarios pops out to Baez. 1 out.
Iglesias grounds out to Baez. 2 outs.
Castellanos doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
Goodrum gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner.

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, DET 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Zobrist
5. Heyward
6. Almora, Jr.
Liriano currently at 11 pitches.
​Zobrist grounds out to Candelario. 1 out.
Heyward gets called out on strikes.  2 outs.
Almora hits a ground-ruled double to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Bote draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Contreras strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
​Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHC 0, DET 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning;
Due Up:
5. Martinez
6. Mahtook
7. McCann
Lester currently at 14 pitches.
​Martinez singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Mahtook draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
McCann flies out to Happ. 1 out.
RBI-SINGLE: Rodriguez hits an RBI-Single, scoring Martinez. Mahtook is out at 3rd, on the 7-5 throw by Almora. 2 outs. CHC 0, DET 1
Reyes grounds out to Baez. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 0, DET 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
​9. Happ
1. Murphy, 0-1
2. Baez, 0-1
Liriano currently at 31 pitches.
​Happ strikes out swinging. 1 out.
​Murphy grounds out to Goodrum. 2 outs.
Baez grounds out to Candelario. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning;
CHC 0, DET 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Candelario, 0-1
2. Iglesias, 0-1
3. Castellanos, 1-1
Lester currently at 44 pitches.
Candelario singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Iglesias flies out to Almora, Jr. 1 out.
Castellanos singles to right field. Candelario advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Goodrum grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner.

End of 3rd Inning: 
CHC 0, DET 1

Top of 4th Inning;
Due Up:
3. Rizzo, 0-1
4. Zobrist, 0-1
5. Heyward, 0-1
Liriano currently at 38 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Rizzo grounds out to Candelario. 1 out.
Zobrist grounds out to Candelario. 2 outs.
Heyward grounds out to Goodrum. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning;
CHC 0, DET 1

Bottom of 4th Inning;
Due Up:
5. Martinez, 1-1
6. Mahtook, 0-0
7. McCann, 0-1
Lester currently at 53 pitches.
​Martinez grounds out to Baez. 1 out.
Mahtook strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
McCann strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning;
CHC 0, DET 1

Top of 5th Inning;
Due Up:
6. Almora, Jr. 1-1
7. Bote, 0-0
8. Contreras, 0-1
Liriano currently at 51 pitches.
​Almora, Jr. singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Bote hits a 2-run home run off Francisco Liriano. Almora scores. CHC 2, DET 1
​TIGERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 6, DET 5
Contreras draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Happ doubles to right field. Contreras is out at 3rd base, on 9-5 throw by Castellanos. Runner on 2nd. 1 out.
RBI-SINGLE: Murphy hits an RBI-Single, scoring Ian Happ. CHC 3, DET 1
​Baez singles to right field. Murphy advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Rizzo grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. But they score 3 runs in their half of 5th Inning. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 3, DET 1

Bottom of 5th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Rodriguez, 1-1, RBI
9. Reyes, 0-1
1. Candelario, 1-2
Lester currently at 69 pitches.
Rodriguez bunt grounds out to Rizzo, unassisted. 1 out.
Reyes flies out to Almora, Jr. 2 outs.
Candelario grounds out to Baez. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning. 

End of 5th Inning;
CHC 3, DET 1

Top of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
4. Zobrist, 0-2
5. Heyward, 0-2
6. Almora, Jr. 2-2
​Zobrist doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Liriano currently at 85 pitches.
Heyward grounds out to Goodrum. Zobrist advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Bud Farmer (RHP) replaces Francisco Liriano as Tigers Pitcher.
Almora strikes out on foul tip. 2 outs.
Bote draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
RBI-SINGLE: Contreras hits an RBI-Single, scoring Candelario. Zobrist scores. CHC 4, DET 1
Happ flies out to Mahtook. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners, But scored a run.

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHC 3, DET 1

Bottom of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Iglesias, 0-2
3. Castellanos, 2-2
4. Goodrum, 0-2
Lester currently at 84 pitches.
​Iglesias singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Castellanos flies out to Happ. 1 out.
Steve Cishek (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Goodrum singles to center field. Iglesias advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Martinez hits into the infield fly rule. 2 outs.
PITCHING CHANGE: Steve Cishek (RHP) replaces Jon Lester as Cubs Pitcher. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 2 outs. CHC 4, DET 1
Mahtook grounds out to Rizzo. Rizzo to Cishek. 
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Gardenhire challenging call that Mahtook is out at first. Call stands. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a couple of base runners.

End of 6th Inning;
CHC 4, DET 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Murphy, 1-3, RBI
2. Baez, 1-3
3. Rizzo, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Daniel Stumpf (LHP) replaces Bud Farmer as Tigers Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
Murphy flies out to Mahtook. 1 out.
Baez pops out to Reyes. 2 outs.
Carl Edwards, Jr. (RHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Rizzo reaches on fielding error by Goodrum. Runner on 1st.
Alex Wilson (RHP) warming up in Tigers Bullpen.
Zobrist flies out to Mahtook. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 7th Inning;
CHC 4, DET 1

Bottom of 7th Inning;
Due Up:
7. McCann
8. Rodriguez
9. Reyes
​Cishek currently at 4 pitches.
McCann flies out to Almora, Jr. 1 out.
Rodriguez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Reyes strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
CHC 4, DET 1

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Heyward, 0-2
6 Almora, Jr. 2-3
7. Bote, 1-1, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Heyward pops out to Iglesias. 1 out.
​PITCHING CHANGE: Alex Wilson (RHP) replaces Daniel Stumpf as Tigers Pitcher. 1 out. CHC 4, DET 1
Almora, Jr. grounds out to Iglesias. 2 outs.
Bote lines out to Castellanos. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 4, DET 1

Bottom of 8th Inning;
Due Up:
1. Candelario, 1-3
2. Iglesias, 1-3
3. Castellanos, 2-3
​PITCHING CHANGE: Carl Edwards, Jr. (RHP) replaces Steve Cishek as Cubs Pitcher.
Candelario draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
CUBS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 5, DET 5
Justin Wilson (LHP) warming up in Cubs Bullpen.
Iglesias fouls out to Bote. 1 out.
Castellanos singles to left field.  Candelario advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Justin Wilson (LHP) replaces Carl Edwards, Jr.  Runners on 1st & 2nd. 1 out. CHC 4, DET 1
​Goodrum reaches on fielding error by Rizzo. Bases Loaded.
PITCHING CHANGE: Pedro Strop (RHP) replaces Justin Wilson as Cubs Pitcher. Bases Loaded. 1 out. CHC 4, DET 1
​Martinez flies out to Almora, Jr. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Jim Adduci pinch-hitting for Mikie Mahtook. 
Adduci draws an RBI-Walk, scoring Candelario. Everybody advances 90 feet. CHC 4, DET 2
McCann grounds out to Baez. 3 outs.
Tigers strand the bases loaded. 

End of 8th Inning: 
CHC 4, DET 2

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Contreras, 1-2
9. Happ, 
1. Murphy
PITCHING CHANGE: Victor Alcantara (RHP) replaces Alex Wilson as Tigers Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SWITCHES: Jim Adduci remains in the game to play 1st base. Ronny Rodriguez moves to 2nd base. And Niko Goodrum moves to left field. 
Contreras draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
TIGERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: CHC 5, DET 4
​Happ flies out to Goodrum. 1 out.
Murphy singles to right field. Contreras advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
HOME RUN: Javier Baez hits a 3-run home run. Contreras and Murphy score. CHC 7, DET 2
​HOME RUN: Anthony Rizzo hits a solo shot off Alcantara. CHC 8, DET 2
PITCHING CHANGE: Louis Coleman (RHP) replaces Victor Alcantara as Tigers Pitcher.
Zobrist grounds out to Rodriguez. 2 outs.
Heyward grounds out to Iglesias. 3 outs.
Cubs get 4 runs off 2 home runs. 

Middle of 9th Inning:
CHC 8, DET 2

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Rodriguez
9. Reyes
1. Candelario
PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Kintzler (RHP) replaces Pedro Strop as Cubs Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Ben Zobrist will play 2nd base for Murphy. 
Rodriguez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Reyes grounds out to Baez. 2 outs.
Candelario grounds out to Rizzo. Rizzo to Kintzler. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning.

Final:
CHC 8, DET 2
CHC: (72-53)
DET: (52-75)
W: Lester (14-5)
L: Liriano (3-9)
PoG: Bote (CHC) 1/2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2.750 OPS
ToG: 3:26

Final Thoughts:
The Cubs bats came to life from the 5th Inning to the end of the game. The Tigers are trying to figure out what they are going to do, for next season. 

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 taking on Pittsburgh Pirates. This is critical series for both clubs in the N.L. Central. The Cubs lead the N.L. Central with a record of 70-50. While the Pirates come in with a record of 61-61.

​Cubs are coming off a 1-0 win over the Pirates in Game 1. Cubs Ace Jon Lester pitched 6 shutout innings in the victory.

Tonight’s Starting Pitchers are Left-hander Cole Hamels for the Cubs and right-hander Trevor Williams for the Pirates. Hamels comes in with a record of 7-9, 4.22 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 2.91 K/BB, and 3.79 P/PA. While Williams comes in with a record of 10-8, a 3.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 2.00 K/BB, and 3.85 P/PA.

It is the Chicago Cubs taking on Pittsburgh Pirates, coming up shortly.

Game Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA

Starting Lineups:
Chicago Cubs (70-50):
1. Ian Happ, CF
2. Jason Heyward, RF
3. Ben Zobrist, 2B
4. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
5. Javier Baez, 2B
6. Kyle Schwarber, LF
7. Victor Caratini, C
8. Cole Hamels, P
9. Addison Russell, SS
SP: Cole Hamels (LHP)

Pittsburgh Pirates (61-61):
1. Corey Dickerson, LF
2. Starling Marte, CF
3. Gregory Polanco, RF
4. David Freese, 3B
5. Francisco Cervelli, C
6. Josh Bell, 1B
7. Josh Harrison, 2B
8. Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
9. Trevor Williams, P
​SP: Trevor Williams (RHP)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Happ
2. Heyward
3. Zobrist
Trevor Williams now starting as Pirates Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
The game is currently under a rain delay. 
First Pitch at 7:52 p.m. CDT. 
Happ strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Heyward fouls out to Freese. 2 outs.
Zobrist grounds out to Harrison. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning;
CHC 0, PIT 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Dickerson
2. Marte
3. Polanco
Cole Hamels currently starting as Cubs Pitcher.
​Dickerson grounds out to Baez. 1 out.
Marte bunt singles to Caratini. Runner on 1st.
Polanco draws a base on balls. Marte advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Freese grounds into 5-3 double play. 3 outs.
Pirates strand a base runner. 

End of 1st Inning: ]
CHC 0, PIT 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Rizzo
5. Baez
6. Schwarber
Williams currently at 10 pitches.
NFL Scores:
Rizzo singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Baez lines into 5-3 double play. 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Kyle Schwarber hits a solo home run off Trevor Williams. CHC 1, PIT 0
​Caratini draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Hamels flies out to Dickerson. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. But get a run off Schwarber's home run.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Cervelli
6. Bell
7. Harrison
Hamels currently at 17 pitches.
​Cervelli gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Bell grounds into 5-4-3 double play. 2 outs.
Harrison grounds out to Russell. 3 outs.
Pirates side is retired. 

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Top of 3rd Inning;
Due Up;
9. Russell
1. Happ, 0-1
2. Heyward, 0-1
Williams currently at 32 pitches.
​Russell strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Happ grounds out to Bell. 2 outs.
Heyward flies out to Polanco. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning;
Due Up:
8. Hechavarria
9. Williams
1. Dickerson
Hamels currently at 32 pitches.
Hechavarria singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Williams grounds into unassisted fielder's choice. Zobrist gets Hechavarria out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: Dickerson grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Pirates side is retired. 

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Top of 4th Inning;
Due Up:
3. Zobrist, 0-1
4. Rizzo, 1-1
5. Baez, 0-1
Williams currently at 37 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Zobrist flies out to Dickerson. 1 out.
Rizzo doubles to right center field. Runner on 2nd.
Baez flies out to Marte. 2 outs.
Pirates elect to intentionally pass on Schwarber. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PIRATES MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 6, PIT 5
Caratini grounds out to Bell, unassisted. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 4th Inning;
CHC 1, PIT 0

Bottom of 4th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Marte, 1-1
3. Polanco, 0-0
4. Freese, 0-1
Hamels currently at 36 pitches.
Marte strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Polanco singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Freese singles to right field. Polanco advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Cervelli strikes out swinging. Polanco advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
CUBS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 5, PIT 5
Bell flies out to Heyward. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. 

End of 4th Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Top of 5th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Hamels, 0-1
9. Russell, 0-1
1. Happ, 0-2
Williams currently at 56 pitches. 
NFL Scores:
Hamels singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
Russell flies out to Polanco. 1 out.
Happ strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Heyward reaches on fielding error by Harrison. Hamels advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Zobrist pops out to Freese. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Bottom of 5th Inning;
Due Up:
7. Harrison, 0-1
8. Hechavarria, 1-1
9. Williams?
Hamels currently at 61 pitches.
Harrison grounds out to Baez. 1 out.
Hechavarria flies out to Happ. 2 outs.
Williams grounds out to Rizzo. Rizzo to Hamels. 3 outs.
Pirates go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

End of 5th Inning;
CHC 1, PiT 0

Top of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
4. Rizzo
5. Baez
6. Schwarber
Williams still pitching for Pirates.
Rizzo reaches on fielding error by Bell.
DOUBLE PLAY: Baez grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 2 outs.
Schwarber flies out to Polanco. 3 outs.
Cubs side is retired. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Dickerson
2. Marte
3. Polanco
Hamels still pitching for Cubs.
Dickerson stikes out on foul tip. 1 out.
Marte singles to right field Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Polanco 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Pirates side is retired. 

End of 6th Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up;
7. Caratini
8. Hamels?
9. Russell
Williams currently at 88 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Caratini flies out to Marte. 1 out.
Hamels strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Russell grounds out to Freese. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Bottom of 7th inning;
Due Up:
4. Freese
5. Cervelli
6. Bell
Hamels currently at 84 pitches.
​Freese grounds out to Russell. 1 out.
Cervelli draws a walk. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Bell grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Pirates side is retired. 

End of 7th Inning;
CHC 1, PIT 0

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Happ
2. Heyward
3. Zobrist
PITCHING CHANGE: Kyle Crick (RHP) replaces Trevor Williams as Pirates Pitcher.
NFL Scores:
Happ singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Heyward grounds out to Harrison. 1 out.
With Zobrist at-bat, Happ bgets caught stealing 3rd Base by Francisco Cervelli. 2 outs.
Zobrist singles to right field Runner on 1st. 
Rizzo grounds out to Harrison. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Harrison
8. Hechavarria
9. Crick
PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Kintzler (RHP) replaces Cole Hamels as Cubs Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: David Bote replaces Ben Zobrist at 3rd Base. Bote will bat 8th for the Cubs. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Javier Baez moves from 3rd to 2nd Base.
Harrison lines out to Russell. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Colin Moran pinch-hitting for Adeiny Hechavarria. 
Moran singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Jorge De La Rosa (LHP) replaces Brandon Kintzler as Cubs Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 1 out. CHC 1, PIT 0
PINCH-HITTING: Adam Frazier pinch-hitting for Kyle Crick.
PINCH-RUNNING: Kevin Newman replaces Colin Moran. 
DOUBLE PLAY: Frazier lines into 4-3 double play. 
MANAGERS' CHALLENGE: Umpires reviewing call that Newman is out at first. Call stands. 3 outs.
Pirates side is retired. 

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 1, PIT 0

Top of 9h Inning; 
Due Up:
5. Baez 
6. Schwarber
7. Caratini
PITCHING CHANGE: Keone Kela (RHP) replaces Kyle Crick as Pirates Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Kevin Newmain remains in the game to play shortstop.
Baez grounds out to Freese. 1 out.
Schwarber draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Caratini reaches on throwing error by Kela. Schwarber advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
PIRATES MOUND VISIT
Bote strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Russell lines out to Dickerson. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 9th Inning;
CHC 1, PIT 0

Bottom of 9th inning: 
Due Up:
1. Dickerson
2. Marte
3. Polanco
PITCHING CHANGE: Steve Cishek (RHP) replaces Jorge De La Rosa, batting 6th in the Cubs Lineup.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Albert Almora, Jr. replaces Kyle Schwarber at center field. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH; Ian Happ moves from center field to left field. 
​Dickerson singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Dickerson advances to 2nd Base, on a wild pitch by Cishek. Runner on 2nd. 
Marte strikes out swinging. 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Jesse Chavez (RHP) replaces Steve Cishek as Cubs Pitcher. Runner on 2nd. 1 out.
CHC 1, PIT 0
​Polanco draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY; Freese grounds into a 5-3 double play, to end the game. 3 outs.
Pirates side is retired. 
The Cubs turns 7 double plays in tonight's game.

Final:
CHC 1, PIT 0
CHC: (71-50)
PIT: (61-62)
W: Hamels (8-9)
L: Williams (10-9)
SV: Chavez (2)
PoG: Schwarber (CHC) 1/2, HR, RBI, 2 BB, 2.75 OPS
ToG: 2:53

Final Thoughts:
It was Kyle Schwarber, Cole Hamels, and the Cubs Defense who recorded 7 double plays in this 1-0 victory over Pirates. As for the Pirates, they look toast.

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 Cleveland Indians taking on Chicago White Sox. The Indians come in with a record of 64-51, while the White Sox come in with a record of 42-73.

The Indians look like they are going to win the A.L. Central, but more than likely will have to travel to play Game 1 of their ALDS. While the White Sox are playing out the season and hope they evaluate what they have on the Major League Roster.

Tonight’s starting pitchers are a pair of right-handers. Trevor Bauer for the Indians and James Shields for the White Sox. Bauer comes in with a record of 11-6, with a 2.25 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 3.68 K/BB, 3.95 P/PA. Meanwhile Shields comes in with a record of 4-13, 4.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 1.97 K/BB, and 3.79 P/PA.

It is the Cleveland Indians taking on Chicago White Sox, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL.

Starting Lineups:
Cleveland Indians (64-51):
1. Francisco Lindor, SS
2. Michael Brantley, LF
3. Jose Ramirez, 3B'
4. Yonder Alonso, 1B
5. Melky Cabrera, DH
6. Jason Kipnis, 2B
7. Brandon Guyer, RF
8. Roberto Perez, C
9. Greg Allen, CF
SP: Trevor Bauer (RHP)

Chicago White Sox (42-73):
1. Nicky Delmonico, LF
2. Yolmer Sanchez, 3B
3. Jose Abreu, 1B
4. Daniel Palka, DH
5. Avisail Garcia, RF
6. Omar Narvaez, C
7. Tim Anderson, SS
8. Yoan Moncada, 2B
9. Ryan LaMarre, CF
SP: James Shields, (RHP)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Lindor
2. Brantley
3. Ramirez
James Shields now starting as White Sox Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch around 6:26 p.m. CDT.
Lindor flies out to LaMarre. 1 out.
Brantley flies out to A. Garcia. 2 outs.
Ramirez flies out to Delmonico. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning;
CLE 0, CHW 0

Bottom of 1st Inning;
Due Up:
1. Delmonico
2. Sanchez
3. Abreu
Trevor Bauer now starting as Indians Pitcher.
​Delmonico flies out to Allen. 1 out.
Sanchez flies out to Brantley. 2 outs.
Abreu strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning;
CLE 0, CHW 0

Top of 2nd Inning;
Due Up:
4. Alonso
5. Cabrera
6. Kipnis
Shields currently at 10 pitches.
​Alonso strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Cabrera flies out to Anderson. 2 outs.
Kipnis singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Guyer pops out to Moncada. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning;
CLE 0, CHW 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Palka
5. A. Garcia
6. Narvaez
Bauer currently at 10 pitches.
Palka strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Garcia gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Narvaez grounds out to Lindor. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Top of 3rd Inning;
Due Up:
8. Perez
9. Allen
1. Lindor, 0-1
Shields currently at 21 pitches.
​Perez flies out to Delmonico. 1 out.
Allen grounds out to Anderson. 2 outs.
Lindor grounds out to Abreu, unassisted. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning;
CLE 0, CHW 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Anderson
8. Moncada
9. LaMarre
Bauer currently at 29 pitches.
​Anderson gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
HOME RUN: Yoan Moncada hits a solo HR off Trevor Bauer. CLE 0, CHW 1
LaMarre grounds out to Kipnis. 2 outs.
Delmonico singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Sanchez grounds out to Kipnis. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner.

End of 3rd Inning:
CLE 0, CHW 1

Top of 4th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Brantley, 0-1
3. Ramirez, 0-1
4. Alonso, 0-1
Shields currently at 34 pitches.
MLB Scores;
Brantley doubles to right field. Brantley reaches to 3rd Base, on fielding error by Avisail Garcia. Runner on 3rd.
Ramirez pops out to Sanchez. 1 out.
Alonso pops out to Sanchez, near Left Field Line. 2 outs.
Cabrera grounds out to Anderson. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CLE 0, CHW 1

Bottom of 4th Inning;
Due Up:
3. Abreu, 0-1
4. Palka, 0-1
5. Garcia, 0-1
Bauer currently at 56 pitches.
​Abreu pops out to Ramirez. 1 out.
Palka grounds out to Kipnis. 2 outs.
Garcia flies out to Allen. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
CLE 0, CHW 1

Top of 5th Inning;
Due Up;
6. Kipnis, 1-1
7. Guyer, 0-1
8. Perez, 0-1
Shields currently at 51 pitches.
Kipnis
Guyer strikes out swining. 2 outs.
Perez singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: Perez steals 2nd Base. Perez advanes to 3rd, on throwing error by Narvaez. Runner on 3rd.
RBI-SINGLE Allen hits an RBI-Single, scoring Roberto Perez. CLE 1, CHW 1
Lindor strikes out swinging. Narvaez throws out Lindor at 1st Base. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner, but get a run.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CLE 1, CHW 1

Bottom of 5th Inning;
Due Up:
6. Narvaez, 0-1
7. Anderson, 0-1
8. Moncada, 1-1 HR
Bauer currently at 70 pitches.
​Narvaez g,s called out on strikes. 1 out.
Anderson grounds out to Lindor. 2 outs.
Moncada strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

End of 5th Inning;
CLE 1, CHW 1

Top of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Brantley, 1-2
3. Ramirez, 0-2
4. Alonso, 0-2
Shields currently at 67 pitches.
HOME RUN: Brantley hits a solo home run off James Shields. CLE 2, CHW 1
HOME RUN: Ramirez hits a solo home run off James Shields. CLE 3, CHW 1
Alonso grounds out to Moncada. 1 out.
​Cabrera pops out to Anderson. 2 outs.
Kipnis doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Guyer flies out to Garcia. 3 outs.
Indians strand a base runner. But they got 2 runs in this inning.

Middle of 6th Inning;
CLE 3, CHW 1

Bottom of 6th Inning;
Due Up;
9. LaMarre, 0-1
1. Delmonico, 0-2
2. Sanchez, 0-2
LaMarre strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Delmonico gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Sanchez grounds out to Bauer. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
CLE 3, CHW 1

Top of 7th Inning:
8. Perez
9. Allen
1. Lindor
Shields still pitching for White Sox.
Perez ground out to Shields. 1 out.
Allen strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Lindor pops out to Sanchez. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning:
CLE 3, CHW 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Abreu
4. Palka
5. Garcia
Bauer currently at 100 pitches.
Abreu grounds out to Bauer. 1 out.
INJURY DELAY: Bauer will leave the game, after taking a shot off the bat of Abreu.
PITCHING CHANGE: Brad Hand (LHP) replaces Trevor Bauer as Indians Pitcher.
​Palka draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Garcia draws a base on balls. Palka advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Narvaez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Anderson strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a pair of base runners.

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Brantley, HR
3. Ramirez, HR
4. Alonso
PITCHING CHANGE: Luis Avilan (LHP) replaces James Shields as White Sox Pitcher.
Brantley singles to center field. Runner on 1st. 
​Ramirez singles to left center field. Ramirez advances to 2nd, on fielding error by LaMarre. Brantley advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Alonso strikes out swinging. 1 out.
A's Lead Angels 4-0, Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Cabrera gets hit by a pitch. Bases Loaded. 
Kipnis flies out to Delmonico. 2 outs.
PITCHING CHANGE: Jeanmar Gomez (RHP) replaces Luis Avilan, as White Sox Pitcher. Bases Loaded. 2 outs. CLE 3, CHW 1
​Guyer grounds out to Moncada. 3 outs.
Indians strand the bases loaded. 

Middle of 8th Inning:
CLE 3, CHW 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Moncada, HR
9. LaMarre 
1. Delmonico
Brad Hand currently at 18 pitches.
​Moncada fouls out to Guyer. 1 out.
LaMarre grounds out to Kipnis. Kipnis to Hand. 2 outs.
Delmonico strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
CLE 3, CHW 1

Top of 9th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Perez
9. Allen
1. Lindor
​Perez lines out to Garcia. 1 out.
Allen grounds out to Abreu. Abreu to Gomez. 2 outs.
Lindor grounds out to Moncada. 3 outs.
Indians go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning. 

Middle of 9th Inning:
CLE 3, CHW 1

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Sanchez
3. Abreu
4. Palka
PITCHING CHANGE: Cody Allen (RHP) replaces Brad Hand as Indians Pitcher.
​Sanchez singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Abreu fouls out to Perez. 1 out.
Palka flies out to G. Allen. 2 outs.
Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a base runner.
The game is over. 

Final:
CLE 3, CHW 1
CLE: (65-51)
CHW: (42-74)
W: Bauer (12-6)
L: Shields (4-14)
SV: C. Allen (22)
PoG: Brantley 3/4, HR, RBI
ToG: 2:53

Final Thoughts will be added, after A's/Angels.

Final Thoughts:
It was a well pitched game. Bauer just made fewer mistakes than Shields. The Indians should consider expanding their starting rotation to 6-men, after the injury by Trevor Bauer. 

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 New York Yankees taking on Chicago White Sox. The Yankees come in with a record of 68-42, 9.5 GB of the Red Sox, for the A.L. East, and 2.5 games ahead for the 1st A.L. Wild Card in the standings. White Sox comes in with a record of 41-70, 20.5 GB of the Indians for the A.L. Central Lead, and 25 GB of the A's for the 2nd A.L. Wild Card.

The Yankees are in a tight 3-way race for the 2 wild card spots. But they are having a big injury to Aaron Judge, who fractured his righ wrist, from a pitch on July 26th, 2018. The latest on Judge is that he hasn't been able to swing a bat, since the injury.

With the loss of Judge; plus the struggles of catcher Gary Sanchez, the Yankees are going to rely on Giancarlo Stanton and Didi Gregorius as their offense, along with rookie Gleyber Torres.

As for the White Sox, they are looking at their season ending on September 30th, 2018. But they are hoping that they can get more young talent ready for the roster. They are hoping that they can get their top prospect Eloy Jimenez on the Major League Roster.

Tonight's starting pitchers are right-hander Lance Lynn for the Yankees, and Dylan Covey for the White Sox. Lynn comes in with a record of 7-8, a 4.89 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 1.69 K/BB, and 4.20 P/PA. While Covey comes in with a record of 4-7, 5.57 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 1.55 K/BB, and 3.73 P/PA.

It is the New York Yankees taking on Chicago White Sox, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL

Starting Lineups:
New York Yankees (68-42):
1. Brett Gardner, LF
2. Giancarlo Stanton, RF
3. Didi Gregorius, SS
4. Aaron Hicks, CF
5. Gleyber Torres, 2B
6. Greg Bird, 1B
7. Miguel Andujar, DH
8. Neil Walker, 3B
9. Kyle Higashioka, C
SP: Lance Lynn (RHP)

Chicago White Sox (41-70):
1. Yoan Moncada, 2B
2. Yolmer Sanchez, 3B
3. Jose Abreu, 1B
4. Daniel Palka, DH
5. Avisail Garcia, RF
6. Nicky Delmonico, LF
7. Tim Anderson, SS
8. Kevan Smith, C
9. Adam Engel, CF
​SP: Dylan Covey (RHP)
​
Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Gardner
2. Stanton
3. Gregorius
Dylan Covey now starting as White Sox Pitcher.
First Pitch around 7:11 p.m. CDT.
White Sox in black tops, white w/black pinstripes pants. While the Yankees are in all gray uniforms.
Gardner gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Stanton grounds out to Abreu, unassisted. 2 outs.
Gregorius grounds out to Moncada. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Moncada
2. Sanchez
3. Abreu
Lance Lynn now starting as White Sox Pitcher.
​Moncada gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Sanchez draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Abreu grounds out to Bird, unassisted. Sanchez advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs.
Palka gets an infield single to shortstop. Sanchez advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a pair of base runners.

End of 1st Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Hicks
5. Torres
6. Bird
Covey currently at 15 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Hicks lines out to Engel. 1 out.
Torres pops out to Abreu. 2 outs.
Bird flies out to Engel. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
NYY 0, CHW 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Delmonico
7. Anderson
8. Smith
Lynn currently at 27 pitches.
​Delmonico strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Anderson grounds out to Torres. 2 outs.
Smith gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Andujar
8. Walker
9. Higashioka
Covey currently at 32 pitches.
​Andujar grounds out to Sanchez. 1 out.
Walker grounds out to Moncada. 2 outs.
Higashioka lines out to Delmonico. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHW 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Engel
1. Moncada, 0-1
2. Sanchez, 0-0, BB
Lynn currently at 45 pitches.
​Engel fouls out to Higashioka. 1 out
Moncada pops out to Walker. 2 outs.
Sanchez grounds out to Torres. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning;
NYY 0, CHW 0

Top of 4th Inning;
Due Up:
1. Gardner, 0-1
2. Stanton, 0-1
3. Gregorius, 0-1
Covey currently at 37 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Gardner grounds out to Moncada. 1 out.
Stanton draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Gregorius doubles to right field. Stanton advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
RBI-SINGLE: Hicks hits an RBI-Single, scoring Stanton. Gregorius advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. NYY 1, CHW 0
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: NYY 6, CHW 5
RBI-SINGLE: Torres hits an RBI-Single, scoring Gregroius. Hicks advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. NYY 2, CHW 0
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: NYY 6, CHW 4
Bird gets robbed of a 3-run blast by Engel. Bird flies out to Engel. Hicks advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 2 outs. A game-saving catch by Engel.
Andujar strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a pair of base runners. But scored 2 runs.

Middle of 4th Inning:
NYY 2, CHW 0

Bottom of 4th Inning;
Due Up:
3. Abreu, 0-1
4. Palka, 1-1
5. A. Garcia, 0-1
Lynn currently at 52 pitches.
​Abreu strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Palka flies out to Gardner. 2 outs.
Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
NYY 2, CHW 0

Top of 5th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Walker, 0-1
9. Higashioka, 0-1
1. Gardner, 0-1
Covey currently at 55 pitches.
​Walker gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Higashioka singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Gardner singles to right center field. Higashioka advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Higashioka scores on wild pitch by Covey. Gardner advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. NYY 3, CHW 0
Stanton pops out to Delmonico. 2 outs.
RBI-DOUBLE: Gregorius hits an RBI-Double, scoring Gardner. NYY 4, CHW 0
Hicks fouls out to Abreu. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a pair of base runners. But score 2 runs.

Middle of 5th Inning:
NYY 4, CHW 0

Bottom of 5th Inning;
Due Up:
6. Delmonico, 0-1
7. Anderson, 0-1
8. Smith, 0-1
Lynn currently at 66 pitches.
​Delmonico flies out to Hicks. 1 out.
Anderson lines out to Gregorius. 2 outs.
Smith grounds out to Walker. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.
13 White Sox in a row retired by Lynn.

End of 5th Inning:
NYY 4, CHW 0

Top of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
5. Torres, 1-2, RBI
6. Bird, 0-2
7. Andujar, 0-2
Covey currently at 76 pitches.
​Torres strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Bird flies out to Delmonico. 2 outs.
Andujar strikes out swinging, Smith to Abreu. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning;
NYY 4, CHW 0

Bottom of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
9. Engel, 0-1
1. Moncada, 0-2
2. Sanchez, 0-1
Lynn currently at 75 pitches.
Engel strikes out swinging. 1 out.
​Moncada strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Sanchez grounds out to Gregorius. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.
Lynn has retired 16 straight batters.

End of 6th Inning:
NYY 4, CHW 0

Top of 7th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Walker, 1-3
9. Higashioka, 1-2
1. Gardner, 1-3
Covey pitches the 7th Inning.
Walker singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Higashioka fouls out to Abreu. 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Luis Avilan (LHP) replaces Dylan Covey, as White Sox Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
NYY 4, CHW 0
​Stanton draws a base on balls. Walker advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Gregorius flies out to Garcia. 1 out.
Yankees strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 7th Inning:
NYY 4, CHW 0

Bottom of 7th Inning;
Due Up:
3. Abreu, 0-2
4. Palka, 1-2
5. Garcia, 0-2
Lynn currently at 93 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Abreu grounds out to Gregorius. 1 out.
​Palka strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Garcia grounds out to Gregorius. 3 outs.
White Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.
Lynn retires 19 straight batters.

End of 7th Inning:
NYY 4, CHW 0

Top of 8th Inning;
Due Up:
4. Hicks, 1-3, RBI
5. Torres, 1-3, RBI
6. Bird, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Thyago Vieira replaces Luis Avilan as White Sox Pitcher.
​Bird strikes out swinging. 1 out.
HOME RUN: Gleyber Torres hits a solo home run off Thyago Vieira. NYY 5, CHW 0
Bird flies out to Garcia. 2 outs.
​HOME RUN: Neil Walker hits a 2-Run HR off Vieira. NYY 7, CHW 0
Higashioka flies out to Adam Engel. 3 outs.
Yankees get 3 more runs off 2 homers.

Middle of 8th Inning:
NYY 7, CHW 0

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Delmonico
7. Anderson
8. Smith
Lynn still pitching for Yankees.
Delmonico singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Anderson flies out to Stanton. 1 out.
​PITCHING CHANGE: A.J. Cole (RHP) replaces Lance Lynn as Yankees Pitcher.
Smith draws a base on balls. Delmonico advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Engel strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Moncada gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Matt Davidson (RHP) warming up in White Sox Bullpen.
White Sox strand a pair of base runners.

End of 8th Inning:
NYY 7, CHW 0

Top of 9th Inning;
Due Up:
1. Gardner, 1-4
2. Stanton, 0-2, 2 BB
3. Gregorius, 2-4, RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: Matt Davidson (RHP) replaces Thyago Vieira as White Sox Pitcher.
​Gardner grounds out to Davidson. 1 out.
Stanton strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Gregorius draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Hicks singles to right center field. Gregorius advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
WHITE SOX MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: NYY 6, CHW 3
Torres flies out to Garcia. 3 outs. 
Yankees strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 9th Inning;
NYY 7, CHW 0

Bottom of 9th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Sanchez, 0-2
3. Abreu, 0-3
4. Palka, 1-3
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUION: Shane Robinson replaces Giancarlo Stanton at right field. 
Sanchez doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Abreu flies out to Gardner. 1 out.
Palka flies out to Gardner. Sanchez advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Garcia pops out to Gregorius. 3 outs.
White Sox strand a runner on 3rd Base.
The game is over.

Final:
NYY 7, CHW 0
NYY: (69-42)
CHW: (41-71)
W: Lynn (8-8)
L: Covey (4-8)
ToG: 2:59
PoG: Lynn (NYY) W, 7.1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 9 K, BB

Final Thoughts:
The Yankees came in here and played like they were angry about getting swept by the Red Sox. 7 runs were more than enough for Lance Lynn. As for the White Sox, they just didn't play a good game, in terms of hitting and pitching. 

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'. Tonight it is the Chicago Cubs taking on Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs come in with a record of 61-45, while the Pirates come in with a record of 56-52.

The Cubs are currently tied with the Brewers in the N.L. Central Standings. While the Pirates are 3 GB of Braves, Dodgers, and Rockies for the 2nd Wild Card.

Tonight's starting pitchers are left-hander Cole Hamels for the Cubs. And right-hander Nick Kingham for the Pirates. Hamels is making his Cubs Debut. The former Rangers starting pitcher is 5-9, with a 4.72 ERA, a 1.37 WHIP, 2.71 K/BB, and 3.74 P/PA. While Kingham comes in with a record of 5-5, 4.80 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 3.06 K/BB, and 3.73 P/PA.

It is the Chicago Cubs taking on Pittsburgh Pirates, coming up shortly.

Game Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA

Starting Lineups:
Chicago Cubs (61-45):
1. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
2. Ben Zobrist, 2B
3. Jason Heyward, RF
4. Javier Baez, 3B
5. Ian Happ, CF
​6. Kyle Schwarber, LF
7. Willson Contreras, C
8. Cole Hamels, P
9. Addison Russell, SS
SP: Cole Hamels (LHP) (5-9, 4.72 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 2.71 K/BB, 3.74 P/PA)

Pittsburgh Pirates (56-52):
1. Jordan Luplow, LF
2. Starling Marte, CF
3. Gregory Polanco, RF
4. David Freese, 3B
5. Francisco Cervelli, C
6. Jose Osuna, 1B
7. Sean Rodriguez, 2B
8. Jordy Mercer, SS
​9. Nick Kingham, P
SP: Nick Kingham (RHP) (5-5, 4.80 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 3.06 K/BB, 3.73 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Rizzo
2. Zobrist
3. Heyward
Nick Kingham currently starting as Pirates Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
Cubs are in their traveling gray uniforms. While the Pirates are in their home white uniforms.
First Pitch at 6:07 p.m. CDT.
Rizzo draws a lead-off walk. Runner on 1st.
Zobrist doubles off right field scoreboard. Rizzo advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
RBI-GROUNDOUT: Heyward hits an RBI-Groundout to Osuna, unassisted. Rizzo scores. Zobrist advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 1 out. CHC 1, PIT 0
K​ingham currently at 20 pitches.
Baez currently in 9-pitch AB versus Kingham.
Baez reaches on fielding error by Rodriguez. Baez gets the RBI, scoring Ben Zobrist. Runner on 1st. CHC 2, PIT 0
​Kingham currently at 30 pitches.
Happ gets hit by a pitch. Baez advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PIRATES MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 6, PIT 5
Steven Brault (LHP) warming up in Pirates Bullpen.
Baez scores on throwing error by Kingham. Happ advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. CHC 3, PIT 0
RBI-SINGLE: Schwarber hits an infield single to first base. Happ scores. Runner on 1st. CHC 4, PIT 0
Contreras hits an infield single to third base. Schwarber advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Cubs playing small ball to get the big inning.
Hamels strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Kingham throws a wild pitch. Both runners move 90 feet.
Kingham currently at 50 pitches.
Russell fouls out to Cervelli. 3 outs.
Cubs scored 4 runs, 3 hits, 2 Pirates Errors, and left 2 men on base.

Middle of 1st Inning;
CHC 4, PIT 0

Bottom of 1st Inning;
Due Up:
1. Luplow
2. Marte
3. Polanco
Cole Hamels currently starting as Cubs Pitcher.
​Luplow reaches on throwing error by Russell. Runner on 1st.
Marte singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Polanco strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Freese strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
CUBS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 5, PIT 5
RBI-SINGLE: Cervelli hits an RBI-Single, scoring Luplow. Marte advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. CHC 4, PIT 1
​Osuna grounds out to Russell. 3 outs.
Pirates strand a pair of base runners.

End of 1st Inning;
CHC 4, PIT 1

Top of 2nd Inning;
Due Up:
1. Rizzo
2. Zobrist
3. Heyward
PITCHING CHANGE: Steven Brault (LHP) replaces Nick Kingham as Pirates Pitcher.
Rizzo flies out to Luplow. 1 out.
Zobrist singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Heyward doubles to left field. Zobrist advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Pirates elect to intentionally pass on Baez. Bases Loaded.
Happ draws a run-scoring walk. Zobrist scores. Heyward and Baez moves 90 feet. CHC 5, PIT 1
PIRATES MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: CHC 5, PIT 4
Schwarber induces infield fly rule. Mercer puts out Schwarber. 2 outs.
Contreras draws another run-scoring walk. Heyward scores. Baez and Happ move 90 feet. CHC 6, PIT 1
Hamels grounds into unassisted fielder's choice by Cervelli. Baez is out at Home Plate. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
CHC 6, PIT 1

Bottom of 2nd Inning;
Due Up:
7. Rodriguez
8. Mercer
9. Brault?
Hamels currently at 28 pitches.
​Rodriguez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Mercer draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Brault will bat for himself.
Mercer advances on wild pitch by Hamels. Runner on 2nd.
Brault strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Luplow strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Pirates strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
CHC 6, PIT 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Russell, 0-1
1. Rizzo, 0-1, BB
2. Zobrist, 2-2, 2B
Brault currently at 29 pitches.
Russell strikes out swinging. 1 out.
​Rizzo fouls out to Cervelli. 2 outs.
Zobrist draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Trainers looking at Home Plate Umpire Chris Guccione, who looked dazed, after a Heyward foul ball hit him. Guccione stays in the game.
Heyward doubles to left field. Zobrist advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Baez draws a bases loaded walk.
Guccione goes to Pirates Trainer, complaining of dizziness. He will leave the game.
PIRATES MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: CHC 5, PIT 3
​2nd Base Umpire Ed Hickox moves to Home Plate, replace Chris Guccione.
The Umpiring Crew will work with 3 umpires.
Happ lines out to Luplow. 3 outs.
Cubs strand the bases loaded.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 6, PIT 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
2. Marte, 1-1
3. Polanco, 0-1
4. Freese, 0-1
Hamels currently at 51 pitches.
Marte gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st.
Marte gets caught stealing. Hamels to Rizzo to Russell. 1 out.
Polanco grounds out to Zobrist. Umpires determined Contreras interfered with Polanco's swing. Polanco reaches on catcher's interference.
DOUBLE PLAY: Freese grounds into 6-4-3 double play. And the Cubs can thank their color analyst Jim DeShaies for calling for a 6-4-3 double play.
Pirates side is retired.

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 6, PIT 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Schwarber
7. Contreras
8. Hamels
Schwaber lines out to Luplow. 1 out.
Brault currently at 52 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Contreras grounds out to Rodriguez. 2 outs.
Hamels hits a infield single to second base. Runner on 1st.
Russell singles to left filed. Hamels advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Rizzo flies out to Polanco. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 4th Inning;
CHC 6, PIT 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Cervelli, 1-1, RBI
6. Osuna, 0-1
7. Rodriguez, 0-1
Hamels currently at 57 pitches.
​It is beginning to rain at PNC Park.
Cervelli draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Osuna strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Rodriguez gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Mercer lines out to Baez. 3 outs.
Pirates strand a base runner.

End of 4th Inning;
CHC 6, PIT 1

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Zobrist, 2-2
3. Heyward, 2-3, RBI
4. Baez, 0-1, RBI
​Alex McRae (RHP) making his MLB Debut, replacing Steven Brault as Pirates Pitcher.
Zobrist grounds out to Osuna, unassisted. 1 out.
Heyward grounds out to Rodriguez. 2 outs.
Baez doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
STOLEN BASE: Baez steals 3rd Base. Runner on 3rd.
Happ strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 6, PIT 1

Bottom of 5th Inning;
Due Up:
9. McRae?
1. Luplow, 0-2
2. Marte, 1-1
McRae lines out to Happ. 1 out.
Hamels currently at 83 pitches.
Luplow gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Marte gets an infield single. He advances to 2nd Base, on throwing error by Contreras. Runner on 2nd.
Defensively for both clubs, it is becoming a T-Ball game at PNC Park. 5 errors combined in this game.
Polanco strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Pirates strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning:
CHC 6, PIT 1

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Schwarber, 1-3
7. Contreras, 1-2
8. Hamels?
McRae currently at 17 pitches.
Schwarber strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Contreras doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
PINCH-HITTING: Tommy La Stella pinch-hitting for Cole Hamels.
La Stella gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st & 2nd.
Cervelli goes to the Pirates Dugout, to get another catcher's glove.
PIRATES MOUND VISIT #4: MVR: CHC 5, PIT 2
RBI-GROUNDOUT: Rizzo hits an RBI-Groundout to Freese. Contreras scores. La Stella and Russell move 90 feet. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 2 outs. CHC 7, PIT 1
Zobrist flies out to Marte. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 6th Inning:
CHC 7, PIT 1

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Freese, 0-2
6. Cervelli, 1-1, RBI
7. Osuna, 0-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Kintzler (RHP) replaces Cole Hamels as Cubs Pitcher.
Freese grounds out to Zobrist. 1 out.
Cervelli singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Osuna grounds out to Contreras. Cervelli advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs.
Rodriguez strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Pirates strand a base runner.

End of 6th Inning;
CHC 7, PIT 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Heyward, 2-4, RBI
4. Baez, 1-2, RBI
5. Happ, 0-2, RBI
MLB Scores:
McRae Currently at 43 pitches.
Heyward gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Baez singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Happ lines into 6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Cubs side is retired.

Middle of 7th Inning:
CHC 7, PIT 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Mercer
9. McRae?
1. Luplow
​Kintzler currently at 22 pitches.
Mercer flies out to Heyward. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Adam Frazier pinch-hitting for Alex McRae.
Frazier draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE-SWITCH: Carl Edwards, Jr. (RHP) replaces Brandon Kintzler as Cubs Pitcher, will bat 5th in Cubs Lineup. Albert Almora, Jr. replaces Ian Happ at center field. Almora will bat 8th in Cubs Lineup.
Luplow flies out to Almora. 2 outs.
Marte flies out to Almora, Jr. 3 outs.
Pirates strand a base runner.

End of 7th Inning;
CHC 7, PIT 1

Top of 8th Inning;
Due Up:
6. Schwarber, 1-4
7. Contreras
8. Almora, Jr.
PITCHING CHANGE: Richard Rodriguez (RHP) replaces Alex McRae as Pirates Pitcher.
​​DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Alex Frazier remains in the game to play left field. 
Schwarber singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Willson Contreras hits a 2-run home run off Richard Rodriguez. Schwarber scores. CHC 9, PIT 1
​Almora, Jr. grounds out to Mercer. 1 out.
Russell grounds out to Freese. 2 outs.
Rizzo lines out to Marte. 3 outs.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 9, PIT 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Polanco, 0-2
4. Freese, 0-3
5. Cervelli, 2-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Brian Duensing (LHP) replaces Carl Edwards, Jr. as Cubs Pitcher.
Polanco grounds out to Zobrist. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Colin Moran pinch-hitting for David Freese. Runner on 1st.
​Cervelli singles to center field. Moran advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Osuna reaches on 6-4 fielder's choice. Moran scores. 2 outs. Runner on 1st. CHC 9, PIT 2
Rodriguez strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Pirates strand a base runner.

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 9, PIT 2

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Zobrist
3. Heyward
4. Baez
Rodriguez 21 pitches.
Zobrist singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Moran remains in the game at 3rd Base.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Christopher Bostick replaces Jody Mercer at left field. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Sean Rodriguez moves from 2nd Base to short stop. Adam Frazier moves from left field to 2nd Base. 
Heyward singles to right field. Zobrist is out at 3rd Base. Osuna to Moran. 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: Baez grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 3 outs.
Cubs side is retired.

Middle of 9th Inning:
CHC 9, PIT 2

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Bostick
9. Frazier
1. R. Rodriguez?
PITCHING CHANGE; Tyler Chatwood (RHP) replaces Brian Duensing as Cubs Pitcher.
​Bostick grounds out to Baez. 1 out.
Frazier singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
PINCH-HITTING: Elias Diaz (RHP) pinch-hitting for Richard Rodriguez.
Diaz draws a base on balls. Frazier advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Marte grounds into 5-4-3 double play. 

Final: 
CHC 9, PIT 2
CHC: (62-45)
PIT: (56-53)
W: Hamels (1-0,, 6-9)
L: Kingham (5-6)
​PoG: Hamels (CHC) W, 5 IP, R, 9 K, 2 BB
ToG: 3:32

Final Thoughts; Cubs gave Cole Hamels 4 runs to work with, when he picked up the ball in the Top of 1st Inning. Hamels and Cubs Pitching Staff prevailed. As for the Pirates, not a great night for Nick Kingham, as he threw 51 pitches, in his lone inning of work. 

The Cubs will head back to Wrigley Field, to play a 4-game series vs. Padres. While the Pirates will host the Cardinals, for a 3-game set, starting on Friday Night.

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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is a special Friday Night Edition as the Chicago Cubs take on Saint Louis Cardinals. The Cubs are coming in with a record of 60-42, while the Cardinals come in with a record of 51-51.

The Cubs are coming off a 5-4 home stand and now they are returning to St. Louis, where they hope to make the Cardinals become sellers at the July 31st Trading Deadline. As for the Cardinals, they are hoping to get a sweep in this weekend’s 3-game series, but the season is looking bleak for the storied franchise from Eastern Missouri.

Tonight’s starting pitchers are left-handed Mike Montgomery for the Cubs and right-hander Luke Weaver for the Redbirds. Montgomery (Known for saving the 2016 World Series Clincher for the Cubs) is 3-3, with a 3.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 1.89 K/BB, and 3.69 P/PA. Meanwhile Weaver comes in with a record of 5-9, 4.79 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 2.39 K/BB, and 3.95 P/PA.

It is the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, coming up shortly.

​Game Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO

Starting Lineups:
​Chicago Cubs (60-42):
1. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
2. Albert Almora, CF
3. Jason Heyward, RF
4. Javier Baez, SS
5. Ben Zobrist, 2B
6. Kyle Schwarber, LF
7. Ian Happ, 3B
8. Mike Montgomery, P
9. Victor Caratini, C
SP: Mike Montgomery (LHP) (3-3, 3.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 1.89 K/BB, 3.69 P/PA)

St. Louis Cardinals (51-51):
1. Matt Carpenter, 3B
2. Yadier Molina, C
3. Paul DeJong, SS
4. Jose Martinez, 1B
5. Marcell Ozuna, LF
6. Tommy Pham, CF
7. Dexter Fowler, RF
8. Yairo Munoz, 2B
​9. Luke Weaver, P
SP: Luke Weaver (RHP) (5-9, 4.79 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 2.39 K/BB, 3.95 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Rizzo
2. Almora, Jr.
3. Heyward
Luke Weaver now starting as Cardinals Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch around 7:16 p.m. CDT.
Rizzo pops out to Carpenter. 1 out.
Almora lines out to Fowler. 2 outs.
Heyward singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Baez singles to right field. Heyward advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Zobrist grounds out to Munoz. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, STL 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter
2. Molina
3. DeJong
Mike Montgomery now starting as Cubs Pitcher.
​Carpenter lines out to Almora, Jr. 1 out.
Molina singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
DeJong singles to center field. Molina advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Martinez grounds into 4-6-3 double play, to end the Cardinals 1st Inning. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner.

End of 1st Inning:
CHC 0, STL 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Schwarber
7. Happ
8. Montgomery
Weaver currently at 14 pitches.
​Schwarber strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Happ grounds out to Carpenter. 2 outs.
Montgomery gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning;
CHC 0, STL 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning;
Due Up:
5. Ozuna
6. Pham
7. Fowler
Montgomery currently at 16 pitches.
​Ozuna singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Pham gets hit by a pitch. Ozuna advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Fowler lines out to Happ. Ozuna and Pham move 90 feet, on throwing error by Happ. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 1 out.
Munoz gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Weaver grounds out to Zobrist. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners.

End of 2nd Inning;
CHC 0, STL 0

Top of 3rd Inning;
Due Up:
9. Caratini
1. Rizzo, 0-1
2. Almora, Jr. 0-1
Weaver currently at 28 pitches.
​Caratini grounds out to Munoz. 1 out.
HOME RUN: Rizzo hits a solo home run, off Luke Weaver. CHC 1, STL 0
Almora, Jr. flies out to Ozuna. 2 outs.
Heyward grounds out to DeJong. 3 outs.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
CHC 1, STL 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter, 0-1
2. Molina, 1-1
3. DeJong, 1-1
Mike Montgomery currently at 33 pitches.
​Carpenter gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Molina doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
CUBS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 5, STL 6
RBI-TRIPLE: DeJong hits an RBI-Triple, scoring Molina. CHC 1, STL 1
RBI-SINGLE: Martinez hits an RBI-Single, scoring DeJong. CHC 1, STL 2
Ozuna singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Pham grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.

End of 3rd Inning:
CHC 1, STL 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Baez
5. Zobrist
6. Schwarber
Weaver currently at 47 pitches.
Baez flies out to Pham. 1 out.
Zobrist singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Schwarber strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Happ singles to center field. Zobrist advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Montgomery gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 4th Inning:
CHC 1, STL 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
​7. Fowler
8. Munoz
9. Weaver
Montgomery currently at 60 pitches.
Fowler singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
MLB Scores:
Munoz singles to right field. Fowler advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Weaver reaches on fielder's choice. Fowler is out at home. Montgomery to Caratini. 1 out. 
CUBS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: CHC 4, STL 6
Carpenter flies out to Almora. Munoz advances to 3rd. 2 outs.
RBI-DOUBLE: Molina hits an RBI-Double, scoring Munoz. Weaver advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. CHC 1, STL 3
RBI-SINGLE: DeJong hits a 2-Run Single, scoring Weaver and Molina score. CHC 1, STL 5
CUBS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: CHC 3, STL 6
Martinez flies out to Heyward.  3 outs.
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners. 

End of 4th Inning;
CHC 1, STL 5

Top of 5th Inning:
9. Caratini, 0-1
1. Rizzo, 1-2, HR
2. Almora, Jr. 0-2
Weaver currently at 54 pitches.
​Caratini flies out to Fowler. 1 out.
Rizzo singles to right field. Fowler throws out Rizzo at 2nd.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Joe Maddon challenging call on field, that Rizzo is out at 2nd. Call on the Field stands. 2 outs.
Almora flies out to Fowler. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
CHC 1, STL 5

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Ozuna, 2-2
6. Pham, 0-1
7. Fowler, 1-2
Montgomery currently at 79 pitches.
​Ozuna grounds out to Rizzo. Rizzo to Montgomery. 1 out.
Pham singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Fowler grounds out to Baez. 2 outs.
Cubs elect to intentionally pass Munoz. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Weaver strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners.

End of 5th Inning:
CHC 1, STL 5

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Heyward
4. Baez
5. Zobrist
Weaver still pitching for the Cardinals. 
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Greg Garcia replaces Jose Martinez at 2nd Base.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Yairo Munoz moves from 2nd Base to 3rd Base. Matt Carpenter moves to 3rd Base to 1st Base. 
Heyward grounds out to Garcia. 1 outs.
HOME RUN: Baez hits a solo home run off Luke Weaver. CHC 2, STL 5
Zobrist doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Dakota Hudson (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen.
CARDINALS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: CHC 3, STL 5
Schwarber grounds out to DeJong. Zobrist advances to 3rd. 2 outs. 
Happ strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cubs strand a base runner. 

Middle of 6th Inning;
CHC 2, STL 5

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter
2. Molina
3. DeJong
PITCHING CHANGE: Randy Rosario (LHP) replaces Mike Montgomery as Cubs Pitcher.
​Carpenter draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
With Molina batting, Carpenter gets caught stealing on a 2-4-3-6-4 rundown. 1 out.
Molina strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Mike Mayers (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen. 
DeJong draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Garcia strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner.

End of 6th Inning;
CHC 2, STL 5

Top of 7th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Rosario?
9. Caratini, 0-2
1. Rizzo, 2-3, HR 
PITCHING CHANGE: Mike Mayers (RHP) replaces Luke Weaver as Cardinals Pitcher.
PINCH-HITTING: Tommy La Stella pinch-hitting for Randy Rosario. 
​La Stella grounds out to Carpenter. Carpenter to Mayers. 1 out.
Caratini flies out to Ozuna. 2 outs.
Jordan Hicks (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen.
Rizzo pops out to Mayers. 3 outs. 
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning;
CHC 2, STL 5

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Ozuna, 2-3
6. Pham, 1-2
7. Fowler, 1-3
MLB Scores;
PITCHING CHANGE: Alec Mills (RHP) replaces Randy Rosario as Cubs Pitcher.
Ozuna grounds out to Happ. 1 out.
​Pham flies out to Schwarber. 2 outs.
Fowler gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning;
CHC 2, STL 5

Top of 8th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Almora, Jr. 0-3
3. Heyward, 1-3
4. Baez, 2-3, HR
PITCHING CHANGE: Jordan Hicks (RHP) replaces Mike Mayers as Cardinals Pitcher.
Almora grounds out to Hicks. 1 out.
Heyward strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Baez grounds out to DeJong. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
CHC 2, STL 5

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Munoz, 1-2
9. Hicks?
1. Carpenter, 0-3
​​Mills currently at 16 pitches.
Munoz strikes out swinging. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Harrison Bader pinch-hitting for Jordan Hicks.
Bader flies out to Almora, Jr. 2 outs.
Bud Norris (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen.
Carpenter lines out to Zobrist. 3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
CHC 2, STL 5

Top of 9th Inning;
5. Zobrist, 2-3
6. Schwarber, 0-3
7. Happ, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Bud Norris (RHP) replaces Jordan Hicks as Cardinals Pitcher.
​Zobrist strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Schwarber flies out to Ozuna. 2 outs.
Happ gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cubs go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning.
The game is over.

Final:
CHC 2, STL 5
CHC: (60-43)
STL: (52-51)
W: Weaver (6-9)
L: Montgomery (3-4)
SV: Norris (20)
ToG: 2:48
PoG: Paul DeJong (STL): 3/3, 3B, 3 RBI, R

Final Thoughts:
The Cardinals were hitting off Mike Montgomery. They got all 12 of their hits off the Cubs' Lefty. As for the Cubs, they were unable to hit with RISP. The Cardinals were 4-for-12 with runners in scoring position, while the Cubs were 0-for-game. 

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