GDT 4/4, Cubs

[Dalyn]

I don't understand the catcher rule, I guess. He was clearly blocking the plate.

[msstate7]

How is that not blocking plate?

[CyYoung31]

Great idea taking the bat out of one of our hottest hitters hands with the pitcher on deck Snit. Jesus.

[The Chosen One]

I don't understand the catcher rule, I guess. He was clearly blocking the plate.

Space between his legs was open. I think blocking means knee down covering the path of the plate or you're sitting camped in front of it.

[bravesfanMatt]

Didn’t like the suicide squeeze there. But oh well.

[jpack1]

You would think Snit would learn but he just refuses. He still thinks hey, 8th hitter, he can handle the bat. Just like hey fast guy leadoff. So stupid.

[CyYoung31]

Why is Ozzie a "dumbass"? Swanson didn't get the bunt down. It's all on Swanson!!!

I’m clearly talking about the ****ing slide.

[jsebe10]

So seriously what’s the rule??

Is it just for throws coming from the outfield that the rule applies? Could Ozzie have legally bulldozed him??

[UNCBlue012]

Lucky Schwarber.

[Braves1976]

uh why did he swing? look like ball four low.

[Braves1976]

darvish sucks but is getting lucky

[Dalyn]

Space between his legs was open. I think blocking means knee down covering the path of the plate or you're sitting camped in front of it.

Thank you. I was wondering if that was it.

[striker42]

How is that not blocking plate?

I honestly think the ump forgot the rule. Too obvious for any other explanation.

[Dalyn]

Great idea taking the bat out of one of our hottest hitters hands with the pitcher on deck Snit. Jesus.

For the second time already.

[CJ9]

Three quick outs, throw the tarp on the field and let’s call this thing a W.

[striker42]

Space between his legs was open. I think blocking means knee down covering the path of the plate or you're sitting camped in front of it.

Not sure you're allowed to sit on the plate without the ball like Contreras did there.

[Dalyn]

I honestly think the ump forgot the rule. Too obvious for any other explanation.

It reminds me of goaltender interference in hockey. It isn't consistent or clearly defined.

[BeanieAntics]

So far, this might be the best looking start I have seen from any of our top pitching prospects. Fried has been nuts

[CrazyTrain]

Fried’s fastball command has been damn impressive today.

[thethe]

Ace