The Cubs scored early and often tonight. They sent nine batters to the plate in the first inning and eight in the second. Entering the third inning they led 6-2 over the Orioles. Ted Lilly pitched seven decent innings and left with the score 7-4. Carlos Marmol struck out two and Woody struck out the side to earn his 20th save of the season. A new home winning streak has begun!
Kosuke Fukudome was scratched due to tigthtness in his calf. Eric Patterson hit lead off in his spot. He ended up being the only Cub without a hit. Geovany Soto was the offense leader tonight with two hits and three rbi. Jim Edmonds continued his hot hitting, with his fourth home run in as many games. Ryan Theriot and Aramis Ramirez added two hits, as did Ted Lilly.
Aramis' two hits marks six straight multi hit games for him. He has brought his average up to .303 on the season. Theriot has a three game multi hit streak and two hits in four of his last five games. He still leads the team with a .316 average.
The Cubs are now 4-1 on this home stand. They finish it tomorrow and then head off for a ten game road trip.
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And there goes Patterson's trade value!
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