What is the deal with the Cubs' wretched play at home? They've won less than 30% of their games at Wrigley. I can't fathom this statistic. Anyway, it was another tough loss Wednesday night. Greg Maddux pitched as good as anyone could ask. It was Roger Clemens who came out on top. Simply put he just pitched a better game. You couldn't expect old Mad Dog to go 9 innings for a complete game shutout. The savvy veteran pitched 7 innings while allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs. but no walks.
When the Cub bats only bang out 6 hits for the game you know they've got a slim chance of coming back. The two runs scored came from Todd Walker's pinch hit homer in the 8th inning. That's how dismal the offense was last night. To be honest, this doesn't surprise me one bit. Obviously, against a hard-thrower like Clemens they're going to scuffle, especially when he bring his A game.
To counter the loss the Cubs will try to claim the series, sending Carlos Zambrano (9-3) to the mound. He's pretty much their only hope to take 2-of-3 and at least enable the Cubs to slightly improve their record at home (God, I can't believe how damn horrible they play at home. Somehow there is a jinx and it has to be destroyed). Zambrano and Andy Pettite (8-9 4.99) will be the starters for the 2:20 P.M. ET game today. Gun for their 10th win Carlos!
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