That's What I'm Talkin' About

Great Cubs game last night. Wish I could have watched more of it. I saw the third inning homer to put the Cubs up 1-0, but then missed much of the middle innings because I was giving the kids their baths and getting them ready for bed. I got to turn the game back on in the 6th, only to learn that Houston had pulled out to 2-1 lead.

Then I suffered through the Cubs pitchers repeatedly putting runners on base but then somehow managing to escape without giving up any runs.

The ninth inning was a joy to watch as the Cubs sent hitter after hitter up to the plate. Then LaTroy Hawkins pitched well in the bottom of the ninth to seal the victory.

The best part of the game's outcome has to be on the standings. It moved the Cubs into a tie for second in the NL Central with the Reds. Now the Cubs are only two games behind the division leading Cardinals. The NL Central is unbelievable tight so far this season, so I always feel more comfortable with the Cubs only 2 to 3 games out of first - if they're not leading the division out-right. That way it still feels like the Cubs are within striking distance of winning the division.

If the season ended today, the Cubs would get the NL Wild Card spot, but we haven't even gotten to the all-star break yet. It's much too soon to be talking about wild cards. Right now I want to see the Cubs sweep through the Astros and for Oakland to pound the Cardinals.