Cubs Pull One Out, New Poll, and More

The Cubs managed to win yesterday on a walk-off 9th inning base hit from Alfonso Soriano. However, the game should not have even gone that far. The Cubs scored 3 in the bottom of the 6th, including a 2-run homer from Micah Hoffpauir, and added one in the bottom of the 8th. Kevin Gregg came in, in a non-save situation to close it out. But Gregg allowed back-to-back jacks to the first 2 Houston batters in the inning. The next two guys got base hits, then a hit batsman ended Gregg's day with the bases loaded, 2 runs in, and nobody out. Aaron Heilman allowed a base hit to bring in 2 and tie the game when he came in. Heilman managed to get 2 outs, but then walked a man to load them up with 2 down. Sean Marshall came in, and got Lance Berkman to ground out and finally the inning ended. Bobby Scales got a key lead off walk in the 9th for the Cubs, then Miles bunted him over, then Alfonso hit him in.

Other Notes from Game:

• Randy Wells, who pitched 6 shutout innings, did not get the win due to Gregg and Heilman's problems in the 9th.
• Angel Guzman worked a solid 7th, Lou is gaining confidence in him.
• Hoffpauir's home run was his 4th on the year.
• Derrek Lee and Geovany Soto both had RBI hits, let's hope those to break out of their slumps.

Lou backed Kevin Gregg after his shaky outing saying, "If we get in a close situation, he'll be out there again."

The Cubs have a decision looming in the rotation as to whether Randy Wells will stay in the rotation once Zambrano returns, or Marshall will stay in the rotation. We'll have to wait and see according to Lou.

Thanks to Everyone who voted on our last poll:

Q: Who is the biggest disappointment of April?

1. Milton Bradley, 5 Votes

1. Geovany Soto, 5 Votes

3. Derrek Lee, 3 Votes

4. Kevin Gregg, 2 Votes

5. Other, 1 Vote

It's time for a new poll!

Q: What hitter are you most impressed with early in the season?

A. Soriano

B. Theriot

C. Kosuke

D. Other

Please vote on our right sidebar!

Cubbie Birthdays:

Porfi Altamirano (57)

Billy Hoeft (77)

This Date in Cubs History:

1979- The Phillies beat the Cubs in a fifty-hit slugfest at Wrigley Field, 23-22. The 11 home runs hit in the game ties a major league mark.

2006- The Cubs beat the Nationals, 5-0, as rookie Sean Marshall and 3 relievers combine on a 1-hitter. Alfonso Soriano’s leadoff single in the 6th is Washington’s only hit.

Thanks to all the sites that I use for my research on T.D.I.C.H. as always.

Cubs VS Astros today at 1:20, Cubs looking to win their 6th in a row!