What a game. Big Z goes 7 and gives up 2 runs (2-run homer to Francoeur in the 2nd), but it isn't quite good enough as the Cubs went to the bottom of the ninth down 2-1, with the single run coming from an Edmonds sac fly in the 7th.
Wearing the 1948 throw back unis, the Cubs tied it up with one out in the ninth on an Edmonds solo shot to the opposite field.
In extra innings, Wood pitched two scoreless and Johnson got hit by the first Ridgway pitch with the bases loaded to force in the winning run. A strange way to get a sweep, but they'll take it I'm sure. That makes 11 straight wins at home and a 29-8 home record.
Good start to the next six weeks of Soriano-free baseball as the slugger did indeed suffer a bad injury. A broken bone in his hand will keep him on the sidelines for a while and leaves a gap in the lineup. Soriano had really been looking good at the plate lately. Such a lengthy stretch will be tough, but the team built itself with depth in mind. They will really be tested, but I think they can get it done.
Eric Patterson got a game at LF today, going 1 for 5, but I don't think he will be a lasting solution. This setback certainly makes the reemergence of Edmonds a must. He has looked better of late and Reed Johnson is certainly capable. Fortunately, with DeRosa, Hoffpauir, and Cedeno the Cubs have a versatile lineup to work with.
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