4/12/08 @ Phillies; L 1-7; (6-5)

Three hits and two errors. I don't know how many games you can win making almost as many errors as you get hits. Aramis had his third error of the season, putting him on pace for 42 errors this year. I know he won't continue that pace, but it would be nice to cut down a little.

Pitching wasn't great in this game either. See Carrie Muskat's game recap on cubs.com for more details on Lilly's year. I didn't realize our starters only have two wins to their credit. With most of the team hitting below .200 for the first week and the starters picking up wins in less than twenty percent of the games, it is a wonder we are above .500.

I like the suggested changes to the rotation offered by Brian Corbin in his blog The Bullpen. Lou has made multiple changes in the batting order this year. After two weeks, I think it is time to mess with the pitching staff a little and shake things up.

In today's game, we need to avoid a sweep. We also need to get some hits to support our pitching staff while it sorts itself out. I would like to see Fontenot get another start today. Kosuke should be back in the lineup. Maybe those two can spark the offense today and we can leave the road trip above .500 for the trip and the season.