So far so good. The Cubs followed a home sweep of Atlanta with winning two of three on the road in Toronto (including a nice win against Doc Halladay) before falling in the first game at Tampa 3-2.
Game 1 in Tampa was a tight ball game with a wild finish. Dempster gave up 1 earned in 5 innings before Cotts gave up 2 more in the 6th. Kazmir looked good, but only managed 4 2/3 innings and the Cubs hung on until the bitter end. Down 3-1 in the 9th, the Cubs made it interesting with a one out single by DeRosa, a Fukudome pinch-hit double and a passed ball that scored DeRosa to close the gap to 1 run. Eventually, with 2 outs and 2 on, Reed Johnson tried to sneak a bunt in down the third base line, but was nipped at first to end the game. It was a nice bare handed play by Longoria at third.
With the extra bat needed for interleague play and Soriano's right handed bat out, Murton got the call and lefty Patterson got sent back after a brief stint in the bigs. Speaking of Soriano, he has said he would like to get back before the All-Star break, but I doubt he'll play in the game. He is a fast healer and I'm sure he would like a shot at the final All-Star game in Yankee Stadium, but I think he'll have been out too long. Sweet Lou would like him to get a rehab stint before dropping him back in the lineup.
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