August 2010 Archives for Agony & Ivy
Pirates 14, Cubs 7
Hero: Koyie Hill went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double. It was the 31-year-old switch-hitting catcher's sixth career home run and first since May 29, 2009.
Cubs 14, Pirates 2
Hero: Aramis Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a double and four RBI to lead the Cubs' 18-hit attack.
Justin Berg Did Not Make the Team
ESPN's Tim Kurkjian nominates this year's National League rookie crop as one of the best ever.
Reds 7, Cubs 5
Hero: Kosuke Fukudome (1-for-3), who continues to sizzle in August, hit a two-run, game-tying homer off reliever Arthur Rhodes in the eighth inning. Fukudome, who is hitting .274 on the season, is hitting .367 with a 1.081 OPS in August.
The Boys of Zimmer
For those of you wishing to relive some happier times and for younger fans who weren't around for the ride, I recommend "The Boys of Zimmer: The Story of the 1989 Cubs."
The Game Is Never Over
The Cubs were in first place entering play on Aug. 29, 1989, but I was feeling uneasy.
Cubs 3, Reds 2
Hero: Kosuke Fukudome entered the game with just one hit in 16 lifetime at-bats against Cincinnati starter Bronson Arroyo (14-8), but went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer Saturday.
Cubs Should Follow Winds and Change Approach
"When you play with the Cubs, it's like playing with heavy shoes on."
Where Have You Gone, Jeff Samardzija?
How do you know that you're in a room with somebody who went to Notre Dame?
Rehab Start a Success for Silva
Carlos Silva, in his first rehab start since going on the disabled list Aug. 1 with an abnormal heart rate, allowed two hits in 2 2/3 shutout innings Friday to help the host Peoria Chiefs claim a 3-1 Midwest League victory over the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
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