Soriano Clutch Hit; AGAIN
The day after the Cubs took it on the chin from the Cards and the day that Zambrano just did not have it, the Cubbies were looking for a hero. Once again Alfonso Soriano filled the bill.
In a game that meant a two game swing in the standings most Cub fans would be happy to see Zambrano on the mound. Well, today they would be disappointed as Carlos served up two long balls to Ludwick and a total of seven earned runs.
Who-oh-who would possibly step up and put this in the “W” column for the Cubs? Well down by one, Mr. Soriano comes to the plate in the eight inning with one on and one out. Fonzi was 0 for 4 batting to this point and was having problems with the slider. With the count 1-2 Perez comes back with the third slider in a row. This one was low and split the plate. Soriano, loving the low balls, drove it on a line to center and into the bleachers! Cubs up 8-7.
The top of the ninth showcased a shaky Marmol to start; walking the first batter, then hitting Pujols. Carlos II would get Ludwick swinging, the man who went long on Carlos I twice, and then Greene hit into a double play to end it. Cubs win 8-7. Hero Soriano.
So the man I chastised last year and again this year has forced me to put my foot in my mouth AGAIN. Congrats Fonzi and keep showing me up…I love it! Cubs Century Is Here!