With the streak still intact the Cubs executed the fundamentals Sunday afternoon and contributed all around to sweep the Rockies. Life at Wrigley sure is grand! The franchise is close to shattering a record set in 1918 for the best record at home. At current they're 26-8 at Wrigley Field. Yesterday the Cubs scored off a Ramirez single and double by Edmonds. Later in the 6th Alfonso Soriano hit a solo homer. A wild pitch and a bases loaded walk later lead to two extra runs. Sean Gallagher experienced another good outing, pitching 5.2 innings scattering 3 runs on 6 hits while racking up a career best 8 strikeouts! If he can keep up these types of performances the 5th spot in the rotation will be validated, adding to the club's overall strength.A long journey on the road begins today as the Cubs head west to see the Padres and Dodgers for 7 games. I really think the short homestands and road trips effect a club's performance. It's like players don't get settled into a rhythm or have the same energy carry over to the next series. Maybe it just depends how comfortable players feel while playing at home. There is more support from the fans at Wrigley than anyone could ask for yet the Cubs do need to improve their 10-13 road record. Mark DeRosa said he actually prefers to play on the road, considering it an exciting challenge.
Lucky for the Cubs they'll be playing two scuffling teams before returning home to play the Braves. The odds are in their favor yet they'll have average around 4 runs a game to be successful. Having hitting droughts on the road have posed a problem. Zambrano wants to earn a decision in tonight's game. I'm sure he's ecstatic to jump to 8-1 after having his 27th birthday. He'll duel against Cha Seung Baek (1-1). Knowing how pumped Big Z will be from celebrating Mr. Baek doesn't stand a chance (probably won't survive the 3rd inning). Okay, Cubs offense churn out the runs for Carlos and to extend the win streak to 8!
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