The first game of the year didn't favor the Cubs. Their 5-1 loss to Cincy was kind of surprising to me. I know from now on not to make bold predictions this early. Despite Carlos picking up the loss, going 5 innings while yielding 5 earned runs on 6 hits and 5 walks, Derek Lee did get 2 hits as I expected. Unfortunately, the Cubs new lineup couldn't hit Aaron Harang. I don't think outcomes matter much on Opening Day, it's no big deal. I feel better knowing also that the Red Sox scored only a run in their opening game loss to the Royals. Still it never looks good when any team with high hopes isn't offensively efficient.
Lou will have to wait until at least Wednesday to record his first win as a Cubs coach. Everyone would have liked to see him get a 'W' in his debut. The Reds didn't experience any offensive shortages yesterday. Adam Dunn jacked 2 homeruns which was more than enough to seal the deal. The Cubs record on Opening Day against the Reds is 17-16 as they had won 9 of the last 13 games. Coming 2007 they had won 4 straight Opening Day games.
Those stats just go show you that the few weeks of the season is inconsequential. I care more about where the Cubs will be at during the All-Star break. Going on a big run in the second half can make or break a club. Chicago will have two more games against the Reds on the road before traveling to Milwaukee to meet the Brewers for a 2-game series. Ted Lilly, who's had the flu should be able to make his start this week. I'd enjoy seeing a few dingers off the Cub sluggers bats tomorrow with Soriano, Lee, and Ramirez driving in a couple runs.
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