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.

Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 31, 2017

Cubs vs Braves (August 31- September 3) – Series Preview: TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

After an OK road trip that included losing two of three to the hapless Phillies, the Cubs got off to…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 30, 2017

CI Recap (8/30/17) – Cubs 17, Pirates 3: Cubs Obliterate Pirates in Sweep

The Cubs sought to sweep their division rivals from the Steel city, and that is just what they did. After…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 27, 2017

CI Recap (8/27/17) – Cubs 3, Phillies 6: Rough 5th Inning Dooms Cubs

The Cubs came into this game hoping to win their third straight series after thumping the Phillies last night. Their…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 25, 2017

Cubs @ Phillies – Series Preview (Aug 25-28): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

This road trip sure started with a bang. The Cubs scored 13 runs in the series opener and followed that…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 23, 2017

CI Recap (8/23/17) – Cubs 9, Reds 3: Montgomery Dazzles, La Stella and Schwarber Go Yard in Easy Win

The Cubs’ bats didn’t calm down after they exploded for 13 runs Tuesday night. They started the scoring promptly, plating…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 16, 2017

CI Recap (8/16/17) – Cubs 7, Reds 6: Lackey Steals Show, Cubs Walk Off on Wild Pitch

Wow, that was kind of a weird one. Anthony Rizzo got the party started with a first-pitch grand slam off…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 15, 2017

CI Recap (8/14/17) – Cubs 15, Reds 5: Rizzo Drives in Five Runs, Cubs Clobber Reds

Jon Jay was a home run shy of the cycle, and the Bryzzo boys went back-to-back as the Cubs cruised…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerAugust 4, 2017

Cubs vs Nationals – Series Preview (August 4-6): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

After such a promising start to the series against Arizona, the Cubs faltered a bit in the last two games.…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJuly 30, 2017

CI Recap (7/30/17) – Cubs 4, Brewers 2: Lackey Pitches Well, Offense Wakes up Late

John Lackey continued the excellent stretch of Cubs pitching with six strong innings, though it took the Cubs offense a…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerJuly 28, 2017

Cubs @ Brewers – Series Preview (July 28-30): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

What a difference a week makes. Going into the series against the Cardinals, the Cubs were in second place behind…
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