It's a good thing the Cubs caught the Nationals at the right time. With both teams scuffling of late the game could have gone either way. Thanks to Carlos Zambrano (2-2), who pitched another terrific game in back-to-back starts the Cubs prevailed in Washington D.C. 4-0 The off-day Monday was much needed, it gave the club a chance to rest and think over strategies or deficiences in their overall game.
Scoring 4 runs against the Nationals was a slight improvement from previous weeks. The offensive output is gradually turning around. A good sign was that 3 players in the starting lineup got 2 hits a piece and Juan Pierre reached base twice. Todd Walker (2-for-3) and Aramis Ramirez contributed 4 RBIs together. The real story is Zambrano's pitching performance. His stat line for Tuesday's night game is the following: 8 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, and 8 SO. The Cubs ace was amazing. He appears to be returning to his true form; working out problems with his mechanics and control.
Today the Cubs resume the 3-game series with the Nationals as they send Sean Marshall (2-1 4.93 ERA) to the hill to duel Washington's Zach Day (2-3 5.85 ERA). With some effective hit-and-runs (assuming the Cubs hitters reach base enough)and a little pop the Cubs should be able to pull off another victory in game 2. Waiting up ahead on the schedule are the WhiteSox, Marlins, and Braves. It may not be a pleasant end of the month for the Cubs.
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