Okay, so, today was a bit of a mess, all thanks to the weather. I was trying to get some data on the Cubs game, specifically about rain delays, and well, it turned into a whole thing. Here’s how it went down:
First, I fired up my trusty web browser. My plan was simple: find a reliable source for MLB game info and grab the details about any delays in recent Cubs games. I figured a site like the official MLB one, or maybe a big sports news outlet would have what I needed. I was totally prepared to copy the information.
The initial search was… overwhelming. There’s a ton of stuff about baseball online. Lots of news articles, blogs, and stats sites popped up. I spent a good chunk of time just clicking through different websites, trying to find one that had a clear, easy-to-read record of game delays.
After a bit of hunting, I stumbled upon a couple of sites that looked promising. One had a game-by-game breakdown, but it was buried deep in menus. Another had a nice summary, but it only covered the last few days. I needed to go further back, so I could get a good overview. The search bar was pretty small and I almost missed it.
Then came the real challenge. The data wasn’t always in a format that I could easily use. Some sites had it in tables, others just mentioned it in paragraphs of text. I tried to copy and paste some of the info, but it got all messy and jumbled. It was a real pain.
Frustration Sets In
I’m not gonna lie, I got pretty frustrated. I thought this would be a quick search and grab, but it ended up taking way longer than I expected. I started to feel like I was going in circles, clicking from one site to another without really finding what I was looking for.
Finally, I decided to change my approach. I narrowed down my search terms, to be super specific.
And it worked! I finally found a site that had a decent record of rain delays, specifically for Cubs games. I have learned I need to be very detailed while searching.
Lessons Learned
- Be Specific: Don’t just search for “Cubs game delays.” Use very detailed keywords to narrow down the results.
- Be Patient: It takes time to find the right data. Don’t give up easily!
- Check Multiple Sources: Don’t rely on just one website. Compare information from different sources to make sure it’s accurate.
So, yeah, that was my adventure with the Cubs rain delay data. Not exactly a home run, but I eventually got the information. Hopefully, next time it won’t be such a downpour of frustration!
