Cubs send boom to D-backs, complete sweep

It was all Cubs offense for the 3-game series in Arizona. They sent it strong to the D-backs. Compiling 23 runs in that time span the Cubs really turned on the offense. The energy was good for a change. Playing small play they got out to a 2-0 lead last night. Marlon Byrd delivered a RBI double which plated Derek Lee. Later the lineup came back again through mid-innings to score on a 2-run single by Starlin Castro. The Cubs had the offensive juices working.

Ryan Dempster had a good outing, getting the win. He advances his record to 7-7 backed by good support. He managed to get through 5 innings of work and fanned 6 batters. He helped his old cause with a bunt to get an RBI on a fielder's choice. Once he left the game the bats continue to pound away at Arizona pitching. In the 9th Aramis Ramirez cranked a 3-run shot which hit the seats in left field. That's makes his 9th homerun of the season. Finally the right components were out there on the field for the Chicago Cubs.

With the sweep this week the ball club moves up a few games in the NL Central. Both the Cardinals and Brewers lost last night. Still the Cubs aren't where they should be right now. Getting that consistency from the lineup one game after another is the key area to stick with. Nobody can stop them when they play sound fundamental ball. 10 hits were tallied against the D-backs in the 8-3 victory Wednesday. They did it with only one left-handed batter in the lineup!

They're slated to face the Dodgers to continue the road trip this week. That will be a real tough series. The way it looks the Cubs can use a few extra left-handed hitters. They do have the options with Mike Fontenot and Tyler Colvin off the bench. Still I've got to believe the market is good for them to pick up a few hitters prior to the trade deadline. Adam Dunn may be a certified candidate. Same with a few other choice selections. Thinking big then acting upon it with a real good decision is the answer. Keeping the offensive turning on all cylinders will be good for the upcoming series in L.A. Just bring the octane for the offensive firepower. Go Cubs Go!