Cubs get back-to-back sweeps, leave impression at Wrigley

The Wrigleyville faithful have witnessed a glorious transition for the Cubs in their opening homestand. Ronny Cedeno busted out with another big game in the 8-1 route of the Mets yesterday. His grand slam provided ample run support behind Ted Lilly's quality 6 innings of 4-hit 1-run ball. The veteran southpaw recorded his first win. Kosuke Fukudome went 3-for-3 with 2 runs scored. Fukudomania has hit the streets in Chicago! He already has 25 hits with 16 walks and runs scored with his batting average climbing each game. The real positive point about Tuesday's win was everyone in the lineup had at least 1 hit. From a pitching standpoint the starters haven't blown leads and have kept the Cubs in most games.

Sweeping the Pirates then the Mets is a great way to start off the season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have won 8 of their last 9 games. Aramis Ramirez cranked two homeruns in the last series to break him out of the slump. His power in the middle of the order will be needed along side Derek Lee until Soriano returns. Cedeno sure is making the most of his time at shortstop, producing 7 RBIs in 2 days. Lou may have to pencil him in as a regular starter if he keeps hitting like this. I understand why Lou was flipping the lineup and rotation around so much. He wants to find the right fit for all the talent on this club.

The schedule has definitely been favorable to the Cubs in April. With their streaky play and high confidence I don't think it matters who they play at this time. Everyone is contributing, able to execute in given game situations while showing good consistency. Chicago heads on the road to start a 2-game series at Coors Field. Rich Hill (1-0) gets start vs. the Rockies' Franklin Morales (1-1). Oh, how sweet it would be in that thin air in the mountain for the ball to sail into the bleachers again and again for the Cubs! Then again I'd settle for just a win to keep the streak alive.