5/26/08 vs Dodgers; W 3-1; (30-21)

Derek Lee and Aramis Ramirez are on a hot streak. They hit bookend home runs in the Cubs first and last at bats to drive in the only three runs Ryan Dempster needed today. Dempster shut down the Dodgers for seven strong innings, helping the Cubs remain the only major league team to not suffer a three game losing streak this year.

Kerry Wood got right back up that horse and rode, picking up a save and striking out two. Dempster's performance wasn't masterful, but he scattered his seven hits and three walks, limiting the Dodgers to one run. Bob Howry picked up a hold pitching the eighth for the Cubs.

The ivy covered friendly confines continue to be kind to the Cubs. They come back when they need a lift and always find it when they arrive. This wasn't domination, in fact the Dodgers outhit Chicago, but there is a magical way that the team gets all it needs to put together a win. Only the Red Sox and Braves have better home field records so far this year.

The Cubs will face off against the Dodgers in night games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Carlos Zambrano will get the ball tomorrow and Jason Marquis will take the mound Wednesday. The Cubs will look to put together back to back wins for the first time in over a week.