Starting off the series with Houston the Cubs went on the attack tallying 7 runs in route to a victory. Tuesday night the offense ran dry. Ryan Dempster made an earnest effort to keep the game close yet Aramis Ramirez' 2-run homer accounted for the only runs. On a night where the Cub bats didn't set the tone it became a struggle to drive in runs. Also they were lucky to be trailing 4-2 in late innings after Hunter Pence whacked a grand slam in the 4th and was on the verge of hitting for the cycle. The Cubs almost got to the Astros bullpen in the 8th and 9th yet couldn't pull together a string of hits. Seeing the patience drawing walks though is encouraging.*Hear about news and personal insight about the Cubs on Mark DeRosa new MLB blog The Pulse.
Some nights the lineup will have to play small ball to win. Hit and runs, steals, sacrifice flies and bunts must occur more often. Plus when the game is on the line pinch hitting with a power hitter if available is best. I know Lou elected to go with Fontenot in last night's game, in attempt to coax a rally since he had few options. That's why the Cubs need another outfielder. Sending Felix Pie down to Triple-A was too premature. Why management is relying on Jim Edmonds is beyond me. He has 2 hits in 12 at-bats since joining the Cubs. I'd sit Edmonds on the bench and have Reed Johnson be the everyday starter in center field until they bring Felix back or acquire another good outfielder. Oh, forget about it....just heave that 37-year-old washed up hack out of the clubhouse and tell him don't come back!
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