Headlines for August, 2008

8/31/08 vs. Phillies; L 3-5; (85-52)

For the first time since July 26th, Chicago lost two in a row. In between, they went 25-6. It was an impressive run, but the Phillies put an end to it. For the second day in a row, Jason Werth hit a home run. For the second day in a row, Chicago got eleven hits...all of [read more...]

8/30/08 vs. Phillies; L 2-5; (85-51)

The day after Mark DeRosa's hitting streak ended, the Cubs winning streak ended. Jason Werth did most of the damage driving in four runs and hitting two home runs. Chicago managed their own fair share of hits, but most of them were singles. They didn't capitalize and get the clutch hits when they needed.Ted Lilly started rough, [read more...]

8/29/08 vs Phillies; W 3-2; (85-50)

There is no I in TEAM. Mark DeRosa, in the midst of a hitting streak, was asked to sacrifice in his last at bat. He was still without a hit in one official at bat, having walked twice, and the Cubs already led 3-2. Like a good team mate he did his job, advancing runners to second and [read more...]

8/28/08 vs. Phillies; W 6-4; (84-50)

Do you believe!? Do you believe!? I was ready to let this one go. I was preparing myself for a loss, which is going to happen against the Phillies at some point in this series. I wasn't happy about it, but I was prepared. Then Randy Hundley joined Len & Bob in the TV booth, and two [read more...]

8/27/08 @ Pittsburgh; W 2-0; (83-50)

Mark DeRosa extended his hitting streak to nine games. After his first hit, he advanced to third on a single by Marquis, but he was stranded there. Later in the game, he followed a bunt single by Reed Johnson with a double to put runners at second and third with no one out. Johnson scored on a [read more...]

8/26/08 @ Pittsburgh; W 14-9; (82-50)

Maybe we should title this post every101years! Chicago's ninth straight series win is an accomplishment not equalled since 1907! That was a World Series Championship year as well. The 32 games above .500 takes us back to late season 1984 to find a comparable record. This is some kind of team.Watching the game on WGN, I [read more...]

8/25/08 @ Pittsburgh; W 12-3; (81-50)

What can you say about a 12-3 drubbing of the Pirates? Chicago is 12-4 this season against Pittsburgh and came out swinging Monday night. Soriano, Lee, Edmonds and Fukudome EACH had three hits on the night. Aramis Ramirez hit another three run homer.Chicago chased Jeff Karstens, who had shut out Chicago at Wrigley earlier this year, before [read more...]

8/24/08 vs Nationals; W 6-1; (80-50)

First team to 80 wins. 30 games above .500 for the first time this year. Baseball is certainly a numbers game and Chicago is posting good numbers. Here are a few more from today's win against the Nationals.4....Straight games Mark DeRosa has hit a home run 6...Game hit streak for Mark DeRosa. He has ten hits [read more...]

8/23/08 vs Nationals; W 9-2; (79-50)

Chicago responded, especially Aramis Ramirez, to their worst drubbing of the season. Ramirez led the way with two three run long balls. He added a single to lead the team with three hits. His six RBI was his most since September 21st of last year, when he hit two three run homers. He has been picking [read more...]

8/23/08 vs Nationals; L 5-13; (78-50)

The Washington Nationals rank dead last in runs scored. The Chicago Cubs are top five in least runs allowed. But there is a reason they play the games. Washington erupted for 13 runs, a season high allowed by Chicago, to defeat the Cubs in the series opener.Jason Marquis was staked to an early 4-0 lead. Through [read more...]

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