Aug 31 2008
cubs lose two straight for first time since late July
The Cubs lost again to the Phillies to manage a split with them in this four game set. Things seemed to be going the Cubs way in the first two games of this series. It seemed as though the Cubs always had a chance to come back late in every game, but the past two days they have been unable to get that big hit; specifically, in the eighth inning. The Cubs have put together a rally in the eighth inning in every single game of this series, but only were able to make a statement on Thursday nights’ game with the Aramis Ramirez grand slam.
Carlos Zambrano was scratched from the start as he was complaining of a “tired arm.” It seems as though Zambrano will be OK as he will start Tuesday against the Houston Astros. Zambrano has put together good career numbers against Houston as he is 6-2 with a 2.10 ERA in the past three years. Also in the last three years, Zambrano has hit three home runs of his own against the Astros.
In other news, the Milwaukee Brewers continue winning as they swept away the Pittsburgh Pirates and pulled within 4.5 games. The Pirates managed one measely hit as CC Sabathia pitched yet another complete game. Apparently, the Brewers are protesting the alleged base hit in an attempt to award CC with a no-hitter. Brewers manager Ned Yost claims that the hit should’ve been scored as an error on the pitcher.
Up next, the Cubs play the Astros on Labor Day. Roy Oswalt (12-9) will face Jason Marquis (9-7). That’d be pretty sweet for Marquis to get the win and become the fourth starter on the staff with double-digit wins.
Go Cubs!
