Matthias Woeckener

I'm a criminology doctoral student livin' in the South, and was drawn to the Cubs in the late '90s via WGN and Slammin' Sammy. My favorite current Cubs player is Anthony Rizzo. I hate bunts and intentional walks with a passion. Follow me on twitter (@wecknerd) for some great #content.

Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerSeptember 11, 2018

CI Recap (9/11/18) – Cubs 3, Brewers 0: Great Start from Quintana Carries Cubs

With their division lead quickly crumbling, the Cubs needed a strong effort from their sometimes shaky lefty, Jose Quintana. He…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerSeptember 4, 2018

CI Recap (9/4/18) – Cubs 1, Brewers 11: Cubs Lay a Stinker

Mike Montgomery made his second start coming off of the disabled list, and it did not go very well. He…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 30, 2018

CI Recap (8/30/18) – Cubs 5, Braves 4: La Stella Powers Cubs to Win

Mike Montgomery made his first start back from the disabled list and it went moderately well. He allowed four runs…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 27, 2018

CI Recap (8/27/18) – Cubs 7, Mets 4: Rizzo Hits Milestone, Lester Overcomes Shaky Start

On a night when the wind was blowing out, things did not look good for Jon Lester early on. He…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 25, 2018

CI Recap (8/25/18) – Cubs 10, Reds 6: Cubs Offense Powers Team to Victory Over Reds

The Cubs’ offense was alive and well again today and half of their 12 hits going for extra bases, including…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 23, 2018

Cubs vs Reds (August 23-26) Series Preview – TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

Yay, the Cubs were finally able to push more than one run across in a game! After scoring five runs…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 21, 2018

CI Recap (8/21/18) – Cubs 1, Tigers 2: Offensive Slump Continues, Hendricks Shines in Loss

Wow, this is getting outrageous. The Cubs were poor at the plate yet again Tuesday as the bats collected eight…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 17, 2018

CI Recap (8/17/18) – Cubs 1, Pirates 0: Hamels Turns 7 Strong, Defense Turns 7 Double Plays

In what was essentially a repeat of Thursday’s contest, pitching ruled the day. Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings and…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 16, 2018

Cubs @ Pirates – Series Preview (August 16-19): TV and Game Info, Scheduled Starters, Insights

The previous series against the Brewers was a perfect microcosm of the entire 2018 campaign so far for the Cubs.…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 12, 2018

CI Recap (8/12/18) – Cubs 4, Nationals 3: Hamels Was Great, Scherzer Was Better, Bote Was Grand

Cole Hamels looked absolutely phenomenal Sunday night, pitching seven strong innings in his Cubs home debut. He retired the last…
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