Coming off back-to-back victories against St. Louis at home the Cubs have their focus set on a sweep. It's strange that the Cubs have yet to lose to the Cards this year at Wrigley. This sure as hell doesn't explain why they suck so bad against every other team in NL there. Friday night's 6-5 win was aided immensely by Juan Pierre, who hit a 3-run triple and a double. His ability to get on base and drive in runs at the lead-off spot loomed largely in their favor. It also helped that Scott Rolen made an error in the 4th inning.
John Mabry hurt his former team by cracking a 2-run shot while Jacque Jones broke an 0-for-63 streak when batting with an 0-2 count. He went 2-for-4 on the evening. Despite giving up 7 walks Carlos Marmol only earned 3 runs and went on to pick up his 4th win. Luckily the Cubs haven't had to face the Cards' ace yet. It's a surprise that the lineup has started to be more productive too especially without Derek Lee. Ramirez is definitely on fire and hopefully that will carry over to the rest of the team.
In today's game the Cubs are up 3-1 in the 6th inning behind Greg Maddux's steady pitching. Pierre has hit another triple (9th) and Michael Barrett has driven in a run. The offense needs to keep this up and let it carry over into the upcoming series at Wrigley Field. The rivalry against St. Louis always brings the best out in the Cubs even when they're at their lowest point. Count on another exciting game tomorrow as the Cubs close the series at home against the Cards. Then they meet the D-backs and Pirates for the homestand.
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