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Originally posted by Driver 8
Damn! Now I don't know if you're trying reverse psychology on me or not.
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It may be double reverse psychology. I'd watch out.
After digging up a few stats, I thought I'd share them with my fellow Cub fans here.
As far as my research has found, the Braves never tried using
Hampton on three days rest this season. Not sure if that is good or bad, seeing as how Ortiz pitched so well today, on three days rest.
Against Hampton, the Cubs, as a team, lifetime have hit .264 with 67 hits in 254 AB, and 9 HRs (With their starting lineup hitting .291 lifetime vs. Hampton )
Highlights
Mark Grudzielanek has hit .405 ---- 15 for 37 ---- 1 HR
Moises Alou .381 ------ 8 for 21 ----- 1 HR
Sosa 6 HRs -----13 for 52 ------ .250
Against Wood, the Braves, as a team, lifetime have hit .178
with 13 hits in 73 AB, and 1 HR
Highlights
Andruw Jones has hit .267 in 15 AB
Mike Hampton 1-3
Giles 1-3
Chipper Jones one HR in 14 AB
It looks to be a great game. I still like our chances, especially with the question mark about Hampton pitching on only three days rest. If we don't let him off the hook early like in the last game, we might be dancing in the streets.
Kerry Wood seemed unflappable, let's hope he has the same composure that saw him allow the Braves only 2 hits on their home field in Game 1 of this NLDS. He'll be pitching on four full days of rest. Hopefully, there will be enought Cub fans there in Atlanta to cheer them on to a win.
Let's Go Cubs!