Snakes Swept!

Great to see any potential of playoff hangover gone with the big series win this weekend. It may have helped that Randy Johnson (12-0 lifetime vs. Cubs) didn't go today because of weather. Nonetheless, a number of contributors in today's game. This team is playing as just that, a team. Reed Johnson, hitting sub .200 in May came through with a game tying, 2 run shot to the left center bleachers into the teeth of a 25 mph win to give the Cubbies a boost in the 7th. In the 8th, bid Daryl Ward doubled off of Juan Cruz with the bases stacked to go ahead by 2. Marmol and Wood were lights out to close. Another great win which pulled them into a tie for 1st place with the Cardinals. The Cards had a rough go in Milwaukee this week showing thier major weakness- pitching. If it wasn't for LaRussa, they'd be in the basement! Get ready for a great series of 4 vs. the Padres at Wrigley with the Bucs coming to town for a Friday, Sat., Sunday series. The Cubs are 3-0 starting this homestand. My call is by next Sunday night they'll finish the homestand 7-3. Better than a white hot poker jammed to your eye!!