The clubhouse must have really taken the news about Soriano's injury hard. After losing 2-1 Monday night to the Astros off a wild pitch the Cubs played no better last night. They're going to have to accept the fact their star outfielder is out for around a month. Their mental approach to the game shouldn't change just because of his absence. All of 6 hits were pounded out in Tuesday's night 5-2 loss. Such lackluster hitting performances can't become routine.
This club was playing so well from all spectrums until the unfortunate freak injury occurred. I've noticed that the Cubs have called up prospect Eric Patterson, who started and played in Houston and went 1-for-3. Kerry Wood tossed an inning, giving up just 2 hits. Not too shabby considering the Cubs still had a chance at a comeback. Sean Marshall had another disappointing outing. He allowed 5 earned runs on 7 hits. He walked none with 2 strikeouts to his totals. He falls to 5-6; which is uncharacteristic of his early season performances. He's just got to hang in there and keep his head up.
Chicago is lucky to only be a game in back of the Brewers. Starting today they'll see the Rockies for a 4-game road series before heading to Cincy then to St. Louis again. Taking these series will be in their best interest. Gaining a sense of confidence back is much needed as well. Lou Piniella must find a way to get his team to remember how to play smart, fundementally sound baseball. Hope a turnaround comes soon.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment