The action on the field in recent days has favored the Cubs. With the predicament stemming from the Houston series due to the hurricane and having to be relocated those 2 games didn't have to be played. Nonetheless, the Cubs got 2 wins. They gained extra ground on the Brewers as they got set for another encounter with them. Yesterday returning to Wrigley Field Ryan Dempster made the start. Having the lineup back him up in this one he came away with his 16th win. His stat line is as follows:6 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 1 HR.
Derek Lee continues to hit, raising his run production totals and average as he had 2 hits against Milwaukee yesterday in the 5-4 final. Alfonso Soriano lifted a pitch into left field for his 29th homerun in the 7th inning to take a 4-2 lead. The Brewers trying to force a comeback score once in the 8th and 9th, but came short unable to tie the game. Kerry Wood gave up a run on 3 hits yet went on to close out the game for his 31st save. The bullpen kept the Brew Crew in check for the most of Game 1 and have rebounded from the previous week where their activity on the mound was erratic.
The hottest hitter for the Cubs at the moment is Aramis Ramirez is has pushed his RBI mark to 105 while going 3-for-4 last night with 2 RBIs. Plus the slugging third baseman has 41 doubles! Ron Santo must be impressed to see a fellow Cub at his position having such a
sensational year. I know the long time Cub Great and fan favorite will be around to see a historic postseason. With the lineup starting to hit again, everything appears to be in place for the Cubs. The only thing which stinks in my view is that Zambrano nor Dempster will reach 20 wins because of too many no-decisions and missed starts. I guess it will have to be water under the bridge because the Cubs are closing in on the division title. Sweep those Brewers and stake claim to the NL Central! Go Cubs Go!
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