I don't know why the Cubs can't manufacture sufficient runs on the road. The big boppers' bats go cold and no one else steps up to the challenge. At least that's what happened in the 2-1 loss in Houston Friday night. Fukudome, Lee, and Ramirez went 0-for-12, a rarity in any game.
Coming off the break the Cubs have gotten off on the wrong foot. Ted Lilly pitched a tremendous game and it sucks big time he didn't record the win. Why couldn't the lineup have gave him another run or two in late innings? I know Moehler was dealing too, keeping the Cubs out of a rhythm yet they still came up empty against the Astros' bullpen.
As a fan you hate to see a pitching gem go to waste. Lilly did more than his part, fanning 6 banners in 7 innings while allowing 6 hits, 2 walks, and a run earned. That hit in the bottom of the 9th on a high fastball by Miguel Tejada off Howry should've never happened. What a lucky break for the Astros! It won't come easy for them though for the rest of the series. Zambrano (10-3) will be gunning for another win and intends fill deep innings. The Cub bats have to spring to life and provide the run support. Although Big Z is on an unrestricted pitch count no one wants to see him overextend his pitching arm. He squares off against Wandy Rodriguez without another pitcher's duel expected. The Cubs must work to get on the board early and give Zambrano a lift.
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