4/23/08 @ Rockies; W 7-6; (15-6)

What are the chances the Cubs will start every road trip with an extra inning win? I would place a bet that they win the World Series this year before I take the former bet.



The extra inning win last night in Colorado moves the Cubs to 4-0 in extra inning games on the road this year. There seems to be a never say die attitude in this team that has been missing in past years. Remember Bartman? Who could forget! The problem was the attitude following that event. Everyone on the team took that as a sign of the apocalypse, and we were done. I don't think we have that problem this year.



With a 15-6 record...and a little help from the Dodgers beating the D-Backs, the Cubs are now tied for the best record in both leagues!

Woody blew his second save, but ended up with the win. Marmol then relieved in the tenth to pick up his second save.

Theriot was back in the lineup and came through with the big two out hit in the tenth. Speaking of hitting, any idea when the last time the Cubs had two double, two triples, and two home runs in the same game?

This win makes the Cubs the second team to reach 10,000 wins, second only to the Giants in total wins. It was also Piniella's 100th win and tied him for 14th winningest manager all time. I guess there is something to playing all your position players every game! He emptied the bench again today, but did take until the tenth inning to complete it. At least no one can complain about getting their chances.