JotCast | 2016 World Series Game 2 Live Blog

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Jeff Sullivan

6:28

He looks like your dad's barber

Ryan

6:28

just got home from school, put the game on, this is immediately not fun help me figure out what to go get for dinner?

Jeff Sullivan

6:28

empanadas!

Tyler

6:29

Any predictions on the ratings for this WS? Cubs and Indians are both good stories, Chicago is a huge market, but both are Midwest teams and relatively close together.

Jeff Sullivan

6:29

This seems like a Craig question

6:30

Perez just stung a ball that hung up. Still no hits for the Indians through five. So that becomes the thing to watch

(5-0, going to the sixth, Cubs' win expectancy 117%)

Craig Edwards

6:30

Game 1 was big and series will do very well. best in a while, but close games and clinching games do better. Cubs jumping out to a 3-1 lead and the series going 7 in close games would do the best.

jon

6:31

"If you have an erection lasting one Pedro Baez inning, please consult your doctor immediately." - playoff Viagra commercial

Jeff Sullivan

6:31

You could always put it down by watching a Pedro Baez inning

Zmccoy

6:31

Any idea what you'd write about at this point?

Hans Olo

6:31

Cubs in drivers seat. Hendricks next then lackey then Lester on full rest. 4-1 series over.

Jeff Sullivan

6:31

Right now, honestly, no. Part of that is it's just harder to think in those terms when also live-chatting

ASmith

6:32

Valid thought that the time increase between innings is partially due to video-board and on-field entertainment? A way to appeal to those at the ballpark who aren't particularly interested in baseball?

Craig Edwards

6:32

It's commercials plain and simple.

Guest

6:32

As my journalism professor always said, if you can't find something to write about -- blame yourself

Jeff Sullivan

6:32

I do!

Seth

6:33

If the game has to end tomorrow, who does that help more? I'd say the Cubs. Seems like they could throw Monty out there for 3 innings pretty easily, and the away team probably needs the travel day more than the home team.

Jeff Sullivan

6:33

I don't think either team benefits if the score is lopsided. You just use your worst available pitcher for the duration

Nietsniew

6:33

What's more valuable at this point, having Arrieta soak innings to rest the bullpen or saving Arrieta for later games?Has to be the latter but if there's a rain delay that could change?

Jeff Sullivan

6:33

The Cubs might have to use someone better though, and that would be a minor issue going forward. Tougher to protect a lead than to trail

Phoenix2042

6:34

If they have to play tomorrow, what time would it start?

Jeff Sullivan

6:34

I actually don't think that's been decided yet?

Craig Edwards

6:34

postponing game 3 or 4 would help Cleveland. Arrieta will be on normal rest going forward. If he starts to tire, you take him out regardless.

Dock Ellis

6:35

Wait they play a new 9 innings or continue from where it left off?

Jeff Sullivan

6:35

(Continue)

The alternative would be hilarious

jon

6:35

Kluber on 3 days rest: for or against

Jeff Sullivan

6:35

He'll be worse than usual, but he's still their best starting option

Tyler

6:36

I didn't realize chief wahoo was still around, I caught a few indians games over the last couple of years but it wasnt on their uniforms.... guess i was lucky

Jeff Sullivan

6:36

They've gradually phased it out, but for some reason it's come back in the playoffs with a vengeance

Doc

6:36

Schwarber hasn't been medically cleared to play the field.

Jeff Sullivan

6:36

As far as I know this is the latest update

5 Run Homer

6:37

Who could have predicted a Salazar-Schwarber PA last week?

Guest

6:38

Is the plan to throw schwarber no strikes or are they already pitching around him?

Jeff Sullivan

6:38

I think that's just Salazar being rusty

Craig Edwards

6:38

that's just rust probably.

Sally

6:39

Are postseason broadcasters coached on how to dumb down/make more accessible their analysis and commentary for folks who only watch baseball in October?

Jeff Sullivan

6:39

I don't think there's anything special done for the playoffs. But national broadcasts definitely don't get too into the weeds on average

Was that the right usage? I don't know if that was the right usage

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