The pitching for the Cubs yesterday was kind of important.
They needed Randy Wells to go deep in the game to keep the spent bullpen in the bullpen, especially since the off day Thursday is now game 4 of the Astro series because of the earlier rain-out.
So how awesome is Randy Wells?
He goes 8 and gives up nothin'?
Some guy named Mitch Atkins finishes it off and the Cubs shut out the Astros 12 zip?
Wow.
I'm rather pleased.
Or something beyond that perhaps.
(I Hate The) Astros vet Mike Hampton could only go 4, and gave up 9 earned runs.
The Cubs scored 6 in the first.
This is the kind of game the Cubs played last year, when they were the best in the NL.
But there's always fine print, right?
Reed Johnson fouled a ball off his foot, busted a bone and is out for a month.
That's a chunk of serious talent, hustle and huevos gone at a crucial part of the season.
Today will be young Kevin Hart on the mound, who looked pretty Big League last time out.
Those Damned Cardinals outlasted the Dodgers in 15 long innings last night 3-2, and have a chance to sweep the best in the West today.
This morning the Cubs remain a half game behind, in 2nd.
Go Cubs.
