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 WoeckenerJune 25, 2017

CI Recap (6/25/17) – Cubs 2, Marlins 4: Cubs Offense Falls Short After Montgomery Gives Up Early Runs

Mike Montgomery pitched a strong game overall, but the offense couldn’t muster enough to send the Cubs home happy. The…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 22, 2017

CI Recap (6/22/17) – Cubs 11, Marlins 1: Jake Arrieta Great Again in Rout

The Cubs brought the power to South Florida and Jake Arrieta was great again as the visitors easily won the…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 20, 2017

CI Recap (6/20/17) – Cubs 4, Padres 0: Montgomery Throws Six Shutout Innings, Rizzo Extends Streak

Anthony Rizzo is a machine. He has yet to record an out leading off a game and extended his hitting…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 19, 2017

CI Recap (6/19/17) – Cubs 3, Padres 2: Cubs Rally in the 7th to Beat the Padres

Jon Lester put forth a quality effort and the offense came back like Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man. Okay,…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerJune 19, 2017

Cubs vs. Padres – Series Preview (June 19-21): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

For the first time in quite a while, the Cubs won a series on the road. They did so by…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 18, 2017

CI Recap (6/18/17) – Cubs 7, Pirates 1: Rizzo Hits Milestone HR, Lackey Pitches Well as Cubs Cruise

The offense produced behind John Lackey, who put forth one of his best performances this year as the Cubs beat…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerJune 12, 2017

Cubs vs. Mets – (June 12-14): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

A homestand that started with so much promise ended with the Cubs clutching to an even record. Luckily, they were…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 10, 2017

CI Recap (6/10/17) – Cubs 1, Rockies 9: Cubs’ Bats Falter Despite Favorable Conditions

On a day in which the wind was howling straight out, the Cubs were unable to make much work on…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 8, 2017

CI Recap (6/8/17) – Cubs 1, Rockies 4: Lester’s Unlucky Second Inning Results in Loss

The offense didn’t do a whole lot, while Jon Lester and the pitching staff actually pitched a strong game. If…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 5, 2017

CI Recap (6/4/2017) – Cubs 7, Cardinals 6: Cubs Sweep Cardinals Behind Two Ian Happ Home Runs

The Cubs’ ability to generate offense and score runs with two outs led to big things in tonight’s game. They…
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