Archive for September 18th, 2008
September 18th, 2008
Between Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher (1966-72) and current plucky, gritty, gutty fan favorite Ryan Theriot saw a truckload of coaches wearing the Deuce, but a few notable players include Vance Law (1988-89), Rick Wilkins (1991-95) and Felix Fermin (1996).
I gain no joy in the Cubs beating the Brewers in the fashion they did Thursday. I do, however, expect to enjoy the Cubs clinching the division in front of Tony “Oh-I’ll-bat-the-pitcher-eighth-the-whole-year-because-I’m-a-genius” La Russa and the St. Louis Cardinals.
September 18th, 2008
It’s been a busy day here at the newspaper factory. I turned the game on and saw the Cubs behind 6-2. I went back to writing an editorial and when I came up for air, I turned around and saw Carlos Marmol pitching in the 10th. What!? Score was tied 6-6. Later I found out that Rookie-of-the-Year lock Geovany Soto hit a three-run homer to tie the game with two outs. WOW.
Most catchers would have had the day off after working a night game, but Soto’s been in the lineup almost every day. He deserves a few days off when the team clinches, which could be as early as tomorrow. I hope it’s Saturday because I’ll be there. (I need to practice my singing the next couple of days.)
Back to the game, D-Lee comes through to win it in the bottom of the 12th. Lee looks rejuvenated after the extra days off because of Hurricane Ike.
One goal nearly complete. A couple more hurdles before the 100-year thing is history.
September 18th, 2008
So I was all set to say that with the win, the Brewers will have won all three series they played against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in 2008. And that they’re still seven out and on their second manager. …
… and then the Brewers bullpen implodes again!
