NLDS Game 2: 10/2/08 vs Dodgers; L 3-10

I'll remind you that the first Red Sox World Series Championship in 76 years didn't seem possible when they were down 3-0 to the Yankees in the NLCS. Those were the only three games they lost in that postseason. It could happen for the Cubs.

But not if they continue to play as they have the first two games. Right now they have five runs in two games. Mark DeRosa has driven in four and scored the fifth himself. I know he can play multiple defensive positions, but he can only bat in one spot in the lineup. A few other guys are going to have to swing the bats better.

Besides a lack of hitting, Chicago has displayed lack of pitching control and poor fielding. Dempster walked seven guys in game one. Zambrano had better control, but his infield committed four errors to allow five unearned runs.

Is there anything else they can do poorly? I don't think so. Possibly they have gotten it all out of their system and can move forward playing like the team that won 97 games. This is truly a good team. They can be dominant in all areas of the game and take control right back.

Let's give Zambrano his props for tonight. Lou asked for seven innings and he got it. Most of the runs allowed were unearned, and Zambrano didn't completely blow his top when faced with the adversity. He struck out seven while only walking two and hitting one.

When Harden and Lilly do their jobs and the series returns to Wrigley on Tuesday, I bet we see Zambrano as the first guy off the bench if Dempster isn't getting it done.

First things first, let's taking some batting and infield practice today.