Derek Lee busted out the big bat Wednesday as he went 4-for-5 with 2 doubles, a homerun, and 2 RBIs. The lineup did the job scoring 9 runs on 16 hits. Ted Lilly was sharp, going 7 innings and giving up 6 hits and 2 earned runs. He didn't walk any batters and had 3 strikeouts. It was a good day all around for the Cubs against the Brewers. Luckily for Chicago Ben Sheets had to leave the game in the 3rd with a pulled groin.
Ryan Theriot had another 2-hit game, adding 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Everyone in the lineup got at least a hit except Jacque Jones. This is a vast improvement from recent weeks where the Cubs failed to drive in base runners. Lilly is credited with a 2-2 record and trying his best to make for Mark Prior's absence. It was a shame Rich Hill got hit with his first loss the other night. I still believe he will be a pivotal guy in the rotation since Prior is expected to miss the rest of the season after his elbow surgery.
The 8-13 record is just the opposite of Milwaukee at the moment. With the middle of the order hitting heavy as they did yesterday that will change. With an off-day Thursday, the Cubs look ahead to their second series with the Cardinals before traveling to Pittsburgh for a short 2-game road series with the Pirates. May be Cub fans can see the strikeout totals rise for Zambrano as well Soriano hit a few long balls!
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