Cubs swing a victory 5-3 yet drop series against Pirates

The home opening series didn't favor the Cubs. This time around they worked around the weather and timely mistakes. After losing Game 1 at Wrigley the Cubs bounced back the next day to make a 5-3 win possible. Blake Dewitt aided it with a double with a string of hits to bring in at least two runs in the 8th inning. Carlos Zambrano had to leave the game, therefore not able to reach to limit to qualify for a decision. Chicago doesn't want to expect an injury long-term from him.

After the Matt Garza showing Sunday it's hard to say what happened to the pepper in those Cub bats. The other true bright spot was Starlin Castro had went 3-for-4 with 2 triples and at least a run scored. They got to get themselves in shape better on the field. Carlos Pena put the pop out there to right field with a crucial 2-run double late yet the Pirates sneak back into the game in the 9th where Marmol could not hold for the save. That does stink in a way. As a result the 5-4 final shows Chicago dropping to 1-2 for now. They're set to play the D-backs today to open a new series.