Cubs drop nail-biter in 9th, already notched home-field advantage

One day later after the Cubs sealed a comeback and won in extras the Mets turn around nearly duplicate it. The exception is the game didn't go into extra innings at Shea Stadium last night. This time it was the Cubs pen who didn't hold a lead. Nothing, however can be took away from
the career game by Micah Hoffpauir. The up and coming prospect went 5-for-5 with 2 homeruns and 5 RBIs! What a performance, a memorable night which included his first Major League homeruns. Way to go Hoffpauir! It was another thrilling contest which I missed. Good to see the Mets still kicking and pushing for a playoff spot. With a win on the previous day the Cubs managed to clinch home field advantage for the playoffs.

With the Cubs resting some of their regular starters, Pie and McGehee got to play with exposure in the game for more than 5 minutes. Both had hits, wanting to will their way onto the postseason roster. The lineup combined for 11 hits against the Mets. The night belonged to Micah Hoffpauir despite the 6-5 loss. He drove in 5 of the 6 runs. Rich Harden had a decent outing going 6 innings to allow 2 earned on 2 hits and 5 walks. The Cubs rotation has to work on cutting down on walks. They will be real important in the playoffs. Out of the pen Neal Cotts had a little trouble as did Kevin Hart who gave up the game-winning single in the 9th by Carlos Beltran. The Cubs have their final series left with Milwaukee this weekend and maybe a make-up game with Houston. They will have a part in the Mets and Brewers' fate. Whatever happens it's set to be an electric regular season finish.