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...that this is almost exactly how you want your pitching staff to work. #2 starter k’s 10, works through the 7th. Ace bullpen arm shuts em down, closer goes 1-2-3.
of how Lilly pitchd these guys. They are a dead fastball hitting team. Lou noted after the game that it’s almost impossible to sneak fastballs past these guys. You have to pitch them backwards. Slow breaking stuff to start off and fastballs away.
First off, what a great win to start the homestand. We needed this bad, getting a close win against a good team.
I have three positives to take from this game
1. Ted Lilly’s pitching performance. We’ve seen a couple different Ted Lillys so far this season, but today was a Lilly I hope to see more and more. He was under control and threw first pitch strikes. I was pleased to see after the Young HR he didn’t get rattled. Settled in and threw a great ballgame.
2. Alfonso Soriano. Yes, he’s still having issues at the plate, but he really came through for us today and provided the winning RBI. I am really hoping this will get him moving in the right direction. I don’t know who posted it earlier, I’m sorry, but they had a great point. Soriano will not continue this poor performance all year. I am willing to let his track record speak for itself and this guy can flat out play. He needs a spark and I hope today was what he needed.
3. Kerry Wood. IIRC 12 pitches ALL Strikes. Wood closed down a tight game with the swagger of a legitimate closer today. Let him round into this position. This guy has a great shot at becoming a consistent 35+ saves a year closer.
think we got a break on that call
DC Cubbie - May 9, 2008
No, it was a good call.
He had no chance to get a good throw off.
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
What happened with the interference call?
I’m at work, didn’t see it.
vegascubsfan - May 9, 2008
The batter basically got in the way to and fro.
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
to and fro?
awesome
El Borto - May 9, 2008
Awwwwwww cruz I don't miss you at all.
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
So what is Cruz now...?
42 years old?
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
I'm very nervous for some reason. This is a big game.
dtpollitt - May 9, 2008
I was actually feeling exactly the oppisite.
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
not nervous?
or that it’s not a big game?
Lee working the count, 2-0…
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
I am nervous about the top of 9th
Kerry will get it done though
PieFan08 - May 9, 2008
I sure hope so
Emelie - May 9, 2008
i hate the 9th...
more and more every week!
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
We will get this one done.
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
now i feel a lil better
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
is D Lee up?
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
yes.
up in the count, 2-0.
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
would love to get just one here
DC Cubbie - May 9, 2008
and there it is , nice
DC Cubbie - May 9, 2008
come on DLee its time for you to get a hit here...
MinnesotaFan - May 9, 2008
I almost want to give Woody the pressure.
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
LEE HOMERS!
3-1 CUBS
northsider - May 9, 2008
Left-center field, just a few seats away from the shrubbery.
northsider - May 9, 2008
BBBOOOOMMMMM!
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
GONE! DLEE
Emelie - May 9, 2008
DLEE
JohnM - May 9, 2008
Atta boy D-Lee
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
YES!!!!! HOOORAY!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
YEAHHHHHH
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
Nah, stay calm. Wood will be fine
philadelphiacub - May 9, 2008
YES!!!!
PieFan08 - May 9, 2008
yea
Derek Lee!!!!!!
fischisgod - May 9, 2008
That HR...
was ManLee!
santoswoodenlegs - May 9, 2008
B+, but nice try
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
D-LEE!!!
Wooo-Whooo! Insurance anyone?
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
D-Lee just called Geiko
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
I hate you guys.
LOL You’re aheady as crap
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
THANK YOU, DLEE!!!!
daver - May 9, 2008
YEEEAAAHHH!!!
californiachicagoan - May 9, 2008
Yea baby!!!! D-Lee with some insurance!!!
philadelphiacub - May 9, 2008
ONEDEC!
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
that is the juan cruz in remember
DC Cubbie - May 9, 2008
Woody gets a cushion...
I’m very happy for that.
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
Yup. Can build his confidence AND have a cushion.
dtpollitt - May 9, 2008
is that his 8th or 9th?
MinnesotaFan - May 9, 2008
9th
Bricks and Ivy - May 9, 2008
bottom 8th
Emelie - May 9, 2008
oops
misread. NM
Emelie - May 9, 2008
Lee Homered...
but did you see the way Ramirez was totally out of position to give him the high-five coming back to the dugout?
santoswoodenlegs - May 9, 2008
Hahahaha
californiachicagoan - May 9, 2008
Slacker
californiachicagoan - May 9, 2008
rotfl...
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
1st HR off Juan Cruz this season.
northsider - May 9, 2008
Grace's comment "Just another in a long line of power hitting first basemen in chicago"
DC Cubbie - May 9, 2008
NO WAY. Did he really say that??
dtpollitt - May 9, 2008
yes, he said it while laughing
DC Cubbie - May 9, 2008
That is funny
If Grace had any power, he’d have been a superstar
Itchy - May 9, 2008
Graces career numbers
will end up looking like DOMEs---take away a few years IMO
Hammer - May 9, 2008
good call...
we always liked grace.
bap - May 9, 2008
LOL
Ohh, Mark.
bluebythebook - May 9, 2008
DEEEEE LEEEEEEEEEEE
WE LOVE YOU, MAN!!!
malicedoom - May 9, 2008
ummmmmmmmm........Lou................
Pie in CF and Johnson in LF pleaseeeeeeeeeee
plenz - May 9, 2008
Johnson has done almost nothign this game.
Soriano batted in the go-ahead run.
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
I am talking
about the 9th inning drew
plenz - May 9, 2008
hard to tell, my friend.
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
I gotta admit...
...that’s an interesting point. Let’s see whether he does it.
daver - May 9, 2008
This is more like it
We do well when Rami walks
PieFan08 - May 9, 2008
fuckin baseclogger!
plenz - May 9, 2008
I think Lou will do that Plenz
PieFan08 - May 9, 2008
I'm not in a godamn Srump!!
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
Belongs in the...
Mustache Hall of Fame
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
Niiiiice
n/t
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
Thanks
My mustache is gone… but the memory lives on.
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
Kosuke Fukudome...
single.
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
In other news...
the sun will set in the west this evening…and gas is expensive.
LOL…
santoswoodenlegs - May 9, 2008
dome!!
PieFan08 - May 9, 2008
Kosuke singles to RF,
Ramirez at 2nd and Dome at 1st with 0 out.
northsider - May 9, 2008
1 out
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
Theriot grounded out
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
A BB and a single for Dome today.
Nice little resurgence.
daver - May 9, 2008
Once a Cub
Looks like Cruz is a loyal ex-Cub, not like Auggie.
californiachicagoan - May 9, 2008
ronnie
I’m late to the party but noticed Otto is on the radio and not Ron. Anyone know whats up with Ronnie?
louisiana lumberman - May 9, 2008
out sick
Emelie - May 9, 2008
still trying to get over
his cold.
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
he's been sounding pretty bad
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
Cruz giving up hit after hit
Those were the days. He’s like Pedro Martinez, you know.
grifdog - May 9, 2008
Hmmmm
I don’t see
1021piestrikesout
MDBNIU
or any of the nasty crowd…..I wonder why….
gary varsho - May 9, 2008
Weird how that works out...
dtpollitt - May 9, 2008
Yeah, funny how those guys vanish at times like this.
daver - May 9, 2008
They're all Sox fans anyway
Itchy - May 9, 2008
LOL, makes sense!
daver - May 9, 2008
yea...no Not Bruce Frohming either....
JB 23 - May 9, 2008
not bruce is a great guy...
n/t
bap - May 9, 2008
They sorta remind me of the main announcer in the movie "Angels in the Outfield"
We should tell them “Less is more”
Beaushek - May 9, 2008
Ha!
Perfect
gary varsho - May 9, 2008
Geovany K'd
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
Soto Ks
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
CMON GEO, its alright you are a phenom
PieFan08 - May 9, 2008
Who is this instead of Ron? Is he really sick?
dtpollitt - May 9, 2008
I suppose he could be lying.
But as far as we know, Ronny is out sick today.
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Otto
Itchy - May 9, 2008
yeah he's been fighting a cold the past week or so
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
Santo sounded pretty bad during the Cinc series. not suprised he ain't here today
JFCubFan - May 9, 2008
Dave Otto
When Otto turned around his seasons, he was still Otto…that’s why his career was short.
Shanghai Badger - May 9, 2008
well done
hahaha
louisiana lumberman - May 9, 2008
dave otto
at least i think its him.
louisiana lumberman - May 9, 2008
probably good
if soto got walked or something the bases would be all clogged up. wouldnt want that.
louisiana lumberman - May 9, 2008
Has anyone seen Randy Johnson pitch recently?
Is he still effective?
zevkalman - May 9, 2008
Not as effective, but still pretty nasty at times.
gary varsho - May 9, 2008
I like the Cubs chances against him on sunday with Z pitching
philadelphiacub - May 9, 2008
12-0 vs the Cubs
Ill be there Sunday lets change that please.
Hammer - May 9, 2008
no way....
damn I didn’t know that….as if Z needs any motivation
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
DeRosa walks.
BASES LOADED for Reed Johnson.
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Bases full of Cubbies
Cash them in and bring back Marmol for the 9th
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
No. His arm is already gonna be cashed by game 77.
dtpollitt - May 9, 2008
Yeah, Woody's gotta do his job.
daver - May 9, 2008
Id hit Ward for Johnson
and bring PIe to play center.
Hammer - May 9, 2008
Great idea.
Jesus some of these people….
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
Zev, I was gonna ask same thing
PieFan08 - May 9, 2008
Should We wish
Lilly was up instead?
Jayo525 - May 9, 2008
We'll know in a few minutes.
daver - May 9, 2008
c'mon Reed
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
Richie Sexson suspended 6 games for being
a big lumbering jackass
gary varsho - May 9, 2008
That was an awesome mound-charge last night. Watched it online.
daver - May 9, 2008
what a wuss
he charges the mound, then throws his helmet. Then doesn’t even through a punch.
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
That ball was nowhere close to him though
gary varsho - May 9, 2008
Youtube?
Haven’t seen it
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl4AJ5wOKRI
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
Already taken down
by MLB
JohnM - May 9, 2008
Go to the Mariners homepage. You can see it in the game highlights.
daver - May 9, 2008
Ah, MLB. We can watch every other sport's highlights online for free, but NOOOOO MLB.
dtpollitt - May 9, 2008
thanks
n/t
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
Thanks
I watched it there and then spent 500 dollars on official MLB merchandise.
JohnM - May 9, 2008
LOL
dtpollitt - May 9, 2008
Link
is here
MillsChC - May 9, 2008
I heard that pitch was actually close to the plate. :-)
zevkalman - May 9, 2008
santoswoodenlegs - May 9, 2008
Please
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
COME ON REED
COME ON BUDDY
Hammer - May 9, 2008
If they dont unclog...
At least Woody has a save opportunity.
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
Full count on reed.
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
get on yer feet folks, it's a full count
Emelie - May 9, 2008
Lay down the bunt!!!
haha
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
Quiet, Neifi.
gary varsho - May 9, 2008
ha, great reference
what was he thinking. A bunt right backto the stinking pitcher too
Hammer - May 9, 2008
FRAK!
bluebythebook - May 9, 2008
Lets go Woody
fischisgod - May 9, 2008
dammit reed
HereComesASpecialBoy - May 9, 2008
95 screamer
end of inning
Emelie - May 9, 2008
Here comes Kerry.
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
we got our insurance.
LETS GO WOODY!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Woody, Woody, Woody
Lets close it down!
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
Dont worry Kerry
I got the sledge Hammer out today
Hammer - May 9, 2008
right, the enhanced one too!
n/t
bap - May 9, 2008
Viagra Hammer?
Jayo525 - May 9, 2008
You mean
The Hammer of Thor?
gary varsho - May 9, 2008
THE HAMMER
Hammer - May 9, 2008
I hate ex-Cubs like Cruz throwing 95 mph and being close to the plate.
DId I mention I don’t like Chris Young, or Upton either?
zevkalman - May 9, 2008
Watch Kerry work this inning.
And then you’ll be happy.
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
Hey Kerry
keep that first pitch down and away please.
JFCubFan - May 9, 2008
Last wed
I was at the game with this exact same situation, come on Kerry bring the heat today
Hammer - May 9, 2008
Cruz is still at boat of fail.
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
he looks like he is 45 years old
Hammer - May 9, 2008
Actually he's been pretty
consistent this year. I’m glad we broke that trend.
Jayo525 - May 9, 2008
Lets go Woody
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
anyone
got a wav file of chip saying “swung on belted!”? I want to make it my txt msg notification.
Lets go Woody.
louisiana lumberman - May 9, 2008
Awesome
check my sig.
Hammer - May 9, 2008
niiice
let me know if you do…
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
1-2-3, Woody!
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
strike one on Young.
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Pie in at Center
philadelphiacub - May 9, 2008
They took out Johnson, but kept Soriano in?
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
correct
philadelphiacub - May 9, 2008
Wow, Lou's not backing down on that one.
daver - May 9, 2008
what do you think, he’s stupid?
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
strike 2 on Young
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Help me !!!
Who did we get for Juan Cruz ???
parrotinct - May 9, 2008
self respect!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Booo-Ya!
El Borto - May 9, 2008
Actually,
I think we got Andy Pratt. Not exactly an improvement.
Cool Hand - May 9, 2008
Right
What a waste
Cruz got game
parrotinct - May 9, 2008
K!!!!
young swings out!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Wood back to form
Emelie - May 9, 2008
1 Down!
n/t
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
big K
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
strike one on Jackson!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Has to be some relief
when your warming up in the bullpen as the closer in a one run game and you get that extra insurance run….
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
strike 2 on jackson!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
That was a sweet first SO by Wood.
zevkalman - May 9, 2008
sweet Marmol-ade....
MinnesotaFan - May 9, 2008
2 down!
gary varsho - May 9, 2008
Jackson grounds out to Theriot!
TWO DOWN!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
HAY YA GO
2 come on now.
Hammer - May 9, 2008
strike one on Upton!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
we soooo need this win
Emelie - May 9, 2008
6 pitches - 6 strikes
El Borto - May 9, 2008
one to go
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
Strike two on upton!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
WOW He is ON !!!
parrotinct - May 9, 2008
theirot
throws out Upton!
CUBS WIN CUBS WIN CUBS WIN!!!!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
96 mph
El Borto - May 9, 2008
wood has started everybody off with a breaking ball
philadelphiacub - May 9, 2008
GO CUBS GO
Emelie - May 9, 2008
Cubs Win, Cubs Win!
YEAAAH!
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!
This win feels great!
bluebythebook - May 9, 2008
Big win
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
they are all
BIG!!
plenz - May 9, 2008
way to be
way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be way to be
Hammer - May 9, 2008
haha
i love it. my thoughts exactly.
Mr Snrub - May 9, 2008
Say 96 mph on Gamday
dtpollitt - May 9, 2008
Woody!
plenz - May 9, 2008
SWEET
Woody didn’t throw a single ball!
El Borto - May 9, 2008
what did he throw to home plate then?
digitalbenjamin - May 9, 2008
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
/does Valverde-esque fist pump
gary varsho - May 9, 2008
wrigleyrocker12 - May 9, 2008
I so want to photoshop this picture...
but it wouldn’t be appropriate.
santoswoodenlegs - May 9, 2008
lol
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
Laught. Out. Loud.
n/t
EJThunder - May 9, 2008
Laugh*
EJThunder - May 9, 2008
ROTFL
Shanghai Badger - May 9, 2008
You can 'shop it in October
when we beat them in the playoffs!!!
BigJohnAZ - May 9, 2008
santoswoodenlegs - May 9, 2008
A beautiful sight.
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
Woo Hoo!
Itchy - May 9, 2008
All strikes for Wood...wow......
zevkalman - May 9, 2008
Set the tone for the series there
Hats off to Lilly! What a performance!
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
I'M AS HAPPY AS A LITTLE GIRL
Jayo525 - May 9, 2008
Great way to start the weekend - CUBS VICTORY!
JFCubFan - May 9, 2008
love it.... love it. go cubs go.... cubs DID win today
MinnesotaFan - May 9, 2008
Imagine Sori winning a game
Imagine that.
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
Good win
fischisgod - May 9, 2008
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Fukumania - May 9, 2008
W
Nice game by Teddy.
louisiana lumberman - May 9, 2008
AMEN!
Itchy - May 9, 2008
Ted Theodore Lilly, esq.
A very impressive game for him. It’s been a year since we’ve seen that out of him.
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
CUBS WIN!!! CUBS WIN!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!
malicedoom - May 9, 2008
Go Brewers....
That seemed wrong. My apologies!
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
Beer will taste much better tonight!
MikeOxbyg - May 9, 2008
What do you mean tonight?
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
Wood didn't throw one ball
dogcatratcheese - May 9, 2008
Player of the game: Theodore Roosevelt Lilly
take that D-bags you’re gonna get swept this weekend
philadelphiacub - May 9, 2008
I loved it! Great win today people!
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
Hear that sound? It's the sound of sweet victory and...
daver - May 9, 2008
Give it 15 minutes
dr stabbingworth - May 9, 2008
BEST POST OF THE DAY
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
KERRY WOOD, baby!!!
NINE pitches.
NINE strikes.
THREE outs.
GAME OVER!!!
GO CUBS!!!
malicedoom - May 9, 2008
TOTAL DOMINATION!
daver - May 9, 2008
What a useless 1 pitch pitcher....
just strikes? He’ll never be more than a bullpen guy.
santoswoodenlegs - May 9, 2008
THAT'S A CLOSER, BABY!
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Isn't it great...
...that this is almost exactly how you want your pitching staff to work. #2 starter k’s 10, works through the 7th. Ace bullpen arm shuts em down, closer goes 1-2-3.
BEAUTIFUL.
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
WAY TO START THE HOMESTAND!
Hooray. Great job by the pitching staff today!!
LAcarl519 - May 9, 2008
Didnt someone
predict a 2-1 pitchers duel in the pregame thread?
MikeOxbyg - May 9, 2008
Ironically enough it was MDBNIU!!!!!! hahahaha ahhahahaa!!!!!
philadelphiacub - May 9, 2008
Sorry to bring that up then
MikeOxbyg - May 9, 2008
no shit??? haha
SoTxCub - May 9, 2008
I'm sure we'll hear about this tomorrow. Or maybe later today.
daver - May 9, 2008
i love how you can hear someone screaming MARMOL MARMOL
MinnesotaFan - May 9, 2008
Al? Mitt slamming? Naaah. Haha
What a game for Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Lily.
EJThunder - May 9, 2008
Kerry Wood...
Tossing 82mph curveballs up there for called strikes, then burns a 96mph heater up there to ‘finish em off’. Beautiful.
malicedoom - May 9, 2008
Them was some sexy pitches ya hear?
n/t
EJThunder - May 9, 2008
Reddevil - May 9, 2008
Id like to thank myself for this win
Hammer - May 9, 2008
Henry's Tats
I was thinking about getting an Urlacher tattoo but I have just decided that I am going to get the Henry Blanco arm tattoos.
drodd - May 9, 2008
Wood looking Like Lee Arthur...
src=”http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z104/pkjames11111/Lee_Smith.jpg”/>
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
I hope you don't mean Bea Arthur.
daver - May 9, 2008
pretty sure...
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
This Lee Arthur...
IowaCubs- - May 9, 2008
Lee much more scary than Bea
MikeOxbyg - May 9, 2008
Great win.. lets get on track.
hey i didnt catch it during the game so well on TV but what did the Beer sign say in RF?
zack54attack - May 9, 2008
This one?
Shanghai Badger - May 9, 2008
20-15
Go Cubs!
malicedoom - May 9, 2008
Better late than never!
CUBS WIN!
Click it and sing it!
northsider - May 9, 2008
Ha, that's awesome!
daver - May 9, 2008
Following today's game:
Reed Johnson, .260/.341/.298, .639 OPS
Ted Lilly, .272/.333/.364, .697 OPS
cwyers - May 9, 2008
yeah, but if we put
Lilly in center, is Reed going to pitch?
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
Only if he gets to flip his bill up
and Lilly grows a soul patch.
Jayo525 - May 9, 2008
The race is on!
Sadly, Pie’s sits at .567, though he’s gotten only 60 ABs to RJ’s 101.
daver - May 9, 2008
I hope Depster took note
of how Lilly pitchd these guys. They are a dead fastball hitting team. Lou noted after the game that it’s almost impossible to sneak fastballs past these guys. You have to pitch them backwards. Slow breaking stuff to start off and fastballs away.
willie mays hayes' gloves - May 9, 2008
The Team Gets an "A" Today
Pitching and defense wins championships and the Cubs were solid on both fronts.
Lilly gave them 7 strong innings and Marmol and Wood came in and finished the job.
No errors, and the team came from behind against one of the teams that will be there in the playoffs.
This is one of those wins I have been hoping to see from the Cubs: Beating a contender in a close game with great pitching and solid defense.
Way to go boys!!!!!
Mr W - May 9, 2008
Quick Assesment
First off, what a great win to start the homestand. We needed this bad, getting a close win against a good team.
I have three positives to take from this game
1. Ted Lilly’s pitching performance. We’ve seen a couple different Ted Lillys so far this season, but today was a Lilly I hope to see more and more. He was under control and threw first pitch strikes. I was pleased to see after the Young HR he didn’t get rattled. Settled in and threw a great ballgame.
2. Alfonso Soriano. Yes, he’s still having issues at the plate, but he really came through for us today and provided the winning RBI. I am really hoping this will get him moving in the right direction. I don’t know who posted it earlier, I’m sorry, but they had a great point. Soriano will not continue this poor performance all year. I am willing to let his track record speak for itself and this guy can flat out play. He needs a spark and I hope today was what he needed.
3. Kerry Wood. IIRC 12 pitches ALL Strikes. Wood closed down a tight game with the swagger of a legitimate closer today. Let him round into this position. This guy has a great shot at becoming a consistent 35+ saves a year closer.
Great game, lets roll it into the weekend!
Lou In Blue - May 9, 2008
nine, actually.
Nine pitches. All strikes.
drewishdrewid - May 9, 2008
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