No matter who the Cubs face they're constantly falling victim to good pitching performances. That or the starting lineup can't EVER score enough runs. When will this change? As a Cubs fan the low point of the season, which is now continues to get worse. The Marlins' Ricky Nolasco (Who? Never heard of him). The starting pitcher went 7 quality innings while yielding 1 earned run from 4 hits and 2 walks.
Aramis Ramirez drove in Chicago's only run with a solo blast in the 7th inning. The Cub bats combined for 6 total hits. The situation with production isn't getting any better. There is only 3 or 4 guys in the lineup who contribute regularly, driving in runs. The rest are slumping; struggling mightily to reaching base and get hits. I think the Cubs need a new hitting coach. Anyone is talking about firing certain team personel. Obviously, whatever is going on in practice isn't working.
At Florida tonight, Kerry Wood goes for his second start. You can only wonder how steady his control and mechanics are after last Thursday's start. All the jitters or anxiousness should be gone. The velocity will be there for Wood, though it is the pitch count and how far he will go in the late innings. The bullpen needs some rest and time to rejuvenate after last night as Sean Marhall only pitched 3.1 innings. A complete game would be nice for Wood, but I'm sure as well as Cubs fans he will settle for a win.
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