Cubs and Dodgers Take Turns Beating Each other 2-1

Last night, Randy Wells pitched a heck of a game. However, yet again, the Cubs bats were not there for him and he ended up getting hit with the loss, even though he only allowed 2 runs. The Cubs had scoring chance in the 8th and again in the 9th with runners at second and 3rd with one out. The Cubs fell short in a 2-1 loss.

Today, the Cubs fell behind on a 7th inning, 2-out, solo homer against Lilly. But they battled right back when Koyie Hill tied the game on a home run of his own in the bottom of the frame. The Cubs had blown 2 more key scoring chances early in this game, but Kosuke came through with a bases loaded sac fly to give the Cubs the lead.

Carlos Marmol started the 8th wild, but the Cubs got a few breaks on calls by the umpires, and Marmol ended up getting out of it. In the 9th, it got interesting after a 2-out Bobby Scales error to put runners at first and second. The Cubs (thankfully) got out of it, and the Cubs evened the series.

Lou with the media:

• Had some chances early in the game, but finally got the runs in later in the game.
• Got Ted Lilly a deserved win.
• Lou doesn't know what happened on the play that Pierre tried to bunt at when it his him in the 8th.
• Lilly "competes, takes it seriously, and is very professional.
• A big hit by Koyie Hill.
• Lou says the Cubs just need to relax and swing the bats.
• The Cubs have played well on defense both games in the series.
• We'll see what happens tomorrow and Sunday.

As long as the Cubs win, it's all good!