Extra Innings Kill Cubs

After a late inning home run by Soriano to tie the game, the Cubs cough and then choke in extra innings to lose.

This game is an example of what frustrates me about the Cubs the last few years. They get a good outing from their pitcher and the big bats in this line-up just can't come through with the big hit. Grant it Soriano tied it late but there were many situations earlier where a clutch hit brings in a run as opposed to hitting into a double play. Instead we go into extra innings and into a shell.

Two innings in a row the Cubs pitchers put the first two men on and both innings the Astros went against the odds and did not bunt. In the ninth the Cubs escaped but the Astros were not to be denied in the 10th. After a fly out left men at first and third the Cubs intentionally walked the bases loaded and a ground ball to left won it for the Stros.

The Cubs will not go undefeated this year but a wise baseball fan reminded me of a simple fact; the best team and the worst team will lose 60 games in a year, and the best team and the worst team will win 60 games in a year. It is what is done with the other 42 games that determines the winners from the losers.

The Cubs have one in each of their 60 columns, with Lilly going tomorrow it's time to put one in the 42 column. Cubs Century Is Here