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 WoeckenerJuly 11, 2018

CI Recap (7/10/18) – Cubs 2, Giants 0: Jose Quintana Shines as Cubs Shut Giants Out

After Kyle Hendricks delivered his best outing of the season on Monday night, the Cubs looked to get a similar…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerJuly 9, 2018

Cubs @ Giants – Series Preview (July 9-11): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

The Cubs decided to make their series win over the Reds rather exciting, as David Bote literally walked it off…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 28, 2018

CI Recap (6/28/18) – Cubs 11, Dodgers 5: Huge Inning Propels Cubs to Win

This game had all the makings of a let down for Cubs fans. With Clayton Kershaw on the mound, you…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 26, 2018

CI Recap (6/25/18) – Cubs 1, Dodgers 2: Underwood Pitches Well in Debut, Late Rally Falls Short

After striking out the first batter he faced on four pitches, it took Duane Underwood Jr. 37 additional pitches to…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 24, 2018

CI Recap (6/24/18) – Cubs 6, Reds 8: Cubs Blow Late Lead Again as Reds Sweep

Things were going well for the Cubs in the first six innings of today’s contest. Mike Montgomery was shutting the…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerJune 21, 2018

Cubs @ Reds – Series Preview (June 21-24): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

The Cubs took care of business against the the Los Angeles Dodgers, who had been the hottest team in the…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 17, 2018

CI Recap (6/17/18) – Cubs 0, Cardinals 5: Báez Exits Early, Cardinals Avoid Sweep

The Cubs offense was not effective at all tonight. The bright spot on both offense and defense was Albert Almora,…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 8, 2018

CI Recap (6/8/12) – Cubs 3, Pirates 1: Montgomery, Pitching Staff Shut Down Buccos

Mike Montgomery made his third start this season, and he was pretty good again. He was able to keep the…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerJune 8, 2018

Cubs vs Pirates – Series Preview (June 8-10): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

The Cubs just keep on winning. After getting shut down in the first game against the Phillies, the Cubs scratched…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerMay 30, 2018

CI Recap (5/30/18) – Cubs 1, Pirates 2: Cubs Can’t Get Big Hit as Hendricks Pitches Well

Kyle Hendricks did not have his best stuff tonight, but he did his best to keep the Cubs in the…
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