Game 54 Thread / Rockies @ Cubs (1 of 4)
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SP | *Jeff Francis |
SP |
Jason Marquis |
1-5, 6.18, 46 K, 24 BB, 59.2 IP | 2-3, 4.97, 29 K, 20 BB, 50.2 IP | ||
CF |
*Scott Podsednik |
LF |
Alfonso Soriano |
RF |
*Seth Smith |
SS |
Ryan Theriot |
1B |
*Todd Helton | 1B |
Derrek Lee |
3B |
Garrett Atkins |
3B |
Aramis Ramirez |
LF |
Ryan Spilborghs | C |
Geovany Soto |
2B |
*Ian Stewart | RF |
*Kosuke Fukudome |
C |
Yorvit Torrealba |
2B |
Mark DeRosa |
SS |
Omar Quintanilla | CF |
Reed Johnson |
P |
*Jeff Francis |
P |
*Jason Marquis |
The darlings of the National League in 2007 make their annual visit to Wrigley Field, bypassing the normal chartered bus in favor of an escorted ambulance. The Rockies find 1/3 of their starting lineup on the disabled list (Troy Tulowitzki, Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe), along with five pitchers and Tulowitzki's replacement, Clint "Deer Meat" Barmes. It appears the devil is cashing in on the deal they made last August.
For the Cubs, it'll be a great opportunity to add to their outstanding home record. The Rockies are the proud owners of the worst record in the National League, courtesy of a struggling offense (4th worst in the NL) and struggling staff (2nd worst in the NL).
Some game notes fun...
- Cubs are 95-67 over their last 162 games, second best record to the Yankees over that period of time
- Cubs are 15-11 in May, guaranteeing another winning month
- Cubs are the only major league team this year not to lose three straight
- Cubs have had the lead in every game since May 9th
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