Well, the “Anchorman” outing (see Post for Old Sport Shorts #98) to California ended 0-6, with the Cubs getting only 3 hits and 1 run for Jake Arrieta in the final game of a “leisurely” road trip.  I suggest we burn those costumes and approach the next road trip with a more serious attitude.  In the meantime, get ready for the Cardinals.  Not only can the Cubs snap their longest losing streak in recent memory, but also take control of the Central Division.

No more leisure suits.  No more jet-lag inspired baseball.  No more leisurely attitude.  An attitude that was no better demonstrated than Ian Happ’s lackadaisical, “happ-hazard” throw to the plate that allowed the winning run to score for the Padres.  His place in the Majors may be short-lived. In fact, he may not be there long enough to get his leisure suit back from the cleaners!

There was some confusion earlier this year between my son and I on who was going to renew the subscription to mlb.com.  He finally paid the bill and today’s game was the first I was able to watch on his dime.  He has a lot of dimes to go to repay me!  I happened to tune-in around the 7th inning, and watched the Cubs squander a chance to score a tie-breaking run.  I then knew that when the Happ throw went high that the more aggressive Padres were in control for good.

The weather looked good.  The Padres played well.   Arietta had it together, but Joe Maddon  probably should have left him in to hit.  Russell looked rusty as a pinch-hitter, and then shit “happ-ens.”

Ooooooh for California was an embarrassment,   Don’t look back.  Crush the evil Cardinals.