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CUBS GAME SUMMARIES

Playoffs Game 4 vs. Red Sox (1-4), Record 24-12 (Playoffs 2-2)

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 1-3, 2-2B, 2-SO
25-Krstich (1B): 0-3, 1-SO
13-Nettles (DH): 1-1, 2-BB
7-Dawson (2B): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-SO, 1-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 0-3, 2-SO
5-Reitman (RF): 0-3, 2-SO
12-Roehm (LF): 0-3, 1-SO
17-Landry (DH): 0-3, 2-SO
3-Trombley (DH): 0-2, 1-SO
1-Rider (CF): 0-1, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R

 8-Gordon: L(3-2), 5-IP, 2-R, 2-ER, 9-H, 1-SO, 1-BB, 25-BF
4-Van de Velde: 0.1-IP, 2-R, 2-ER, 3-H, 0-SO, 1-BB, 5-BF
25-Krstich: 1.2-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 1-H, 0-SO, 0-BB, 5-BF

Player of the Game: Justin Robinson (Red Sox pitcher)

Game Summary
Once again the Red Sox good pitching beat the Cubs hitting.  The Cubs were able to put one run on the board but the Red Sox scored once in the fourth, once in the fifth and twice in the sixth to give the Cubs an uphill climb if they wanted to win this one.  With only four base runners through the first five innings it was going to be a tough task.  In the sixth the Cubs managed to get two walks and a ground rule double to score a run but that is all they could put across.  In all the Cubs managed only three hits for the game and a total of six for the series.  Not the hitting performance they were looking for but they saw two of the best pitchers they had faced all year.  Congratulations to the Red Sox for two outstanding games. 

Playoffs Game 3 vs. Red Sox (0-6), Record 24-11 (Playoffs 2-1)

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 0-1, 2-BB, 1-SO
25-Krstich (1B): 0-3
13-Nettles (DH): 0-3, 1-SO
7-Dawson (2B): 0-3, 2-SO
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-3
33-Wooley (CF): 0-3
5-Reitman (RF): 0-2, 1-SO, 1-HBP
17-Landry (LF): 1-3, 2-SO
3-Trombley (DH): 1-2
11-Girodat, T (C): 0-2

 29-Dougherty: L(4-3), 6-IP, 6-R, 6-ER, 9-H, 4-SO, 4-BB, 1-HBP, 32-BF

Player of the Game: Justin Mark (Red Sox pitcher)

Game Summary
Good pitching beats good hitting and that is what happened Sunday night.  The Red Sox good pitching shut down the Cubs hitting.  The Cubs managed only three hits and struck out seven times.  The Red Sox offense got rolling right away in the first as they scored five runs four hits and two walks.  Cubs starter Lyle Dougherty settled down after the first allowing only a single run in the sixth but the Cubs bats never could get going against Red Sox starter Justin Mark.  Game two is Tuesday night: Gordon for the Cubs and Robinson for the Red Sox.

Playoffs Game 2 vs. Tigers (17-8), Record 24-10 (Playoffs 2-0)

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 1-2, 1-HR, 2-BB, 4-R, 3-RBI, 1-HBP
25-Krstich (1B): 3-4, 2-2B, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R
21-Dawley (C): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 3-RBI, 1-SAC F
13-Nettles (DH): 1-3, 1-2B, 2-BB, 2-RBI
7-Dawson (2B/P): 3-5, 1-2B, 1-SO, 2-R, 3-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 2-5, 1-2B, 1-SO, 1-R
5-Reitman (DH): 3-5, 1-2B, 1-R, 1-RBI
12-Roehm (CF): 2-5, 2-SO, 2-R, 1-RBI
17-Landry (RF): 1-3, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-HBP
3-Trombley (DH/2B): 1-4, 1-2B, 1-SO, 2-R, 3-RBI
11-Girodat, T (LF): 0-0, 1-BB

 22-Vandereyk: W(4-0), 6-IP, 7-R, 4-ER, 7-H, 7-SO, 4-BB, 34-BF
7-Dawson: 1-IP, 1-R, 0-ER, 2-H, 1-SO, 0-BB, 5-BF

Player of the Game: Kris Krstich

Game Summary
The Cubs and Tigers decided to settle things with their sticks Monday night.  The Cubs got on the board in the first with a run but in the second the Tigers scored four to take the lead.  The Cubs cut the lead to 4-2 in the third but then plated six runs in the fourth for an 8-4 lead.  The Cubs weren't done though as they added four more in the fifth for a 12-4 lead.  The Tigers would not give up though as they came back with three of their own in the fifth.  The Cubs added a run in the sixth and then finally put the game away with four more in the seventh.  The Tigers added a run in the bottom of the seventh but that was all they could add.  The Tigers and Cubs played two tough games and after a rough regular season for the Tigers they battled and played a good series.  For the Cubs Eric Vandereyk was solid on the mound.  The Cubs defense didn't help much allowing a total of four unearned runs.  The bats though made up for it knocking out 18 hits, including 8 doubles and a home run.  Kris Krstich was 6 for 7 in the series with four doubles.  Matt Cook hit his first homer of the year.  The Cubs will now wait to see who they play in the second round on Sunday.

Playoffs Game 1 vs. Tigers (6-0), Record 23-10 (Playoffs 1-0)

Box Score
33-Wooley (LF): 1-4, 1-RBI
25-Krstich (P): 3-3, 2-2B, 1-R, 1-RBI
21-Dawley (C): 0-3, 1-SO
13-Nettles (3B): 1-2, 1-2B, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
7-Dawson (2B): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-R
5-Reitman (DH): 2-3, 1-RBI
17-Landry (RF): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-SO
3-Trombley (1B): 1-3, 1-SO
1-Rider (CF): 0-1, 1-BB, 1-SO, 2-R, 1-HBP, 2-SB

 25-Krstich: W(6-3), 7-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 3-H, 5-SO, 1-BB, 26-BF

Player of the Game: Kris Krstich

Game Summary
The Cubs took game 1 of the first round rematch with the Tigers Sunday afternoon.  Kris Krstich lead the Cubs both on the mound; no runs, 3 hits and 5 strikeouts, and at the plate; 3 for 3, 2 doubles and an RBI.  The Cubs scored two in the first and then added two more in the third, and then scored single runs in the fifth and sixth innings.  Dave Reitman had the only other multi-hit day for the Cubs.  On the mound for the Tigers Craig Fauser threw effectively striking out six but wasn't helped by his defense early in the game.  The two teams will go at it again on Monday in game 2 of the series.

Game 32 vs. Reds (9-0), Record 22-10

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 1-4
25-Krstich (DH): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R
21-Dawley (1B): 1-4, 1-2B, 1-SO, 2-R
13-Nettles (DH): 2-3, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
7-Dawson (DH): 2-4, 1-R, 2-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 0-3
5-Reitman (DH): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-R
12-Roehm (LF): 1-2, 1-BB, 2-R, 1-RBI, 1-SB
8-Gordon (RF): 1-2, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
11-Girodat, T (C): 0-3, 1-RBI
3-Trombley (2B): 2-3, 1-2B, 3-RBI
1-Rider (CF): 2-3, 2-SB

 4-Van de Velde: W(3-1), 7-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 3-H, 9-SO, 1-BB, 27-BF

Player of the Game: Matt Van de Velde

Game Summary
The Cubs finished out the regular season Monday with a win over the Reds.  This was the Cubs eighth straight win after having to forfeit to the Tigers back on July 19th.  This game was scoreless until the fourth when the Cubs bats came alive scoring seven runs in the inning.  They added a run in the fifth and another in the sixth for the 9-0 win.  In all the Cubs had 13 hits to go with their nine runs.  Nettles, Dawson and Trombley all had two hits apiece and Trombley drove in three runs.  On the mound Matt Van de Velde dominated the Reds allowing just three hits and one walk in the complete game shutout.  Van de Velde struckout nine along the way.  With the win the Cubs cliniched the third seed in the playoffs but will still have to wait to see who they face in the first round.

Game 31 vs. Tigers (13-3), Record 21-10

Box Score
25-Krstich (1B): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-HBP
33-Wooley (P): 2-3, 1-BB, 2-R, 2-RBI, 1-SB
21-Dawley (C): 1-2, 1-HR, 1-BB, 2-R, 3-RBI
13-Nettles (3B/DH): 1-2, 2-R, 1-HBP
7-Dawson (DH/3B): 2-3, 1-2B, 1-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-2, 1-SO, 2-RBI, 1-SAC F
22-Vandereyk (RF): 1-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 2-R, 1-SB
5-Reitman (DH): 2-2, 1-2B, 1-BB, 2-R
12-Roehm (LF): 2-3, 1-R, 1-RBI
3-Trombley (2B): 0-3, 1-SO
1-Rider (CF): 2-2, 1-R, 3-RBI, 1-HBP, 1-SB

 33-Wooley: W(1-0), 5-IP, 3-R, 1-ER, 7-H, 3-SO, 0-BB, 22-BF

Player of the Game: Evan Dawley

Game Summary
The Cubs and Tigers played on a swampy Kyte Monroe field Sunday afternoon.  The Cubs jumped out early and took control of the game from the first inning scoring three runs on a bases loaded wild pitch and then a Mike Dawson double.  In the second the Cubs put the game away with seven runs including a three-run homer from Evan Dawley.  The tacked on two more in the third and then one in the fifth for the mercy win.  The Tigers scored two in the second and one in the third but that was all they could do against starter Adam Wooley who gave up just one earned run and struckout three.  Offensively the Cubs knocked out 14 hits to go along with their 13 runs.  Five Cubs had two hits.  The Cubs finish up the regular season Monday night against the Reds.  A win and they will earn the third place seed in the playoffs.

Game 30 vs. Mets (8-0), Record 20-10

Box Score

Player of the Game:

Game Summary
 

Game 29 vs. Orioles (12-1), Record 19-10

Box Score
 14-Lelli (2B): 2-3, 1-BB, 2-R
25-Krstich (1B): 3-4, 2-2B, 1-SO, 2-R, 1-RBI
21-Dawley (C): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-SO, 2-R, 1-RBI
13-Nettles (3B): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R
7-Dawson (DH): 3-3, 1-R, 5-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 0-3, 1-SO, 1-R
5-Reitman (DH): 0-3, 2-SO
12-Roehm (LF): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO,1-R, 1-RBI
11-Giordat, T (RF): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-R, 3-RBI
1-Rider (CF): 1-2, 1-BB
33-Wooley (DH): 1-2, 1-R, 1-HBP
29-Dougherty: W(4-2), 6-IP, 1-R, 1-ER, 5-H, 8-SO, 3-BB, 26-BF

Player of the Game: Mike Dawson

Game Summary
The Cubs and Orioles faced off again Thursday night with the winner likely to get the third seed in the playoffs.  The Cubs got on the board first with a two-run two-out single from Mike Dawson.  In the fourth Dawson again knocked in a run with two outs to give the Cubs a 3-0 lead.  The Orioles got one back in the fifth on a walk and a double but in the top of the sixth the Cubs put the game away.  The first six batter reached base on two walks, three singles and an Oriole error, including an RBI single from Evan Dawley and a two-run single from Dawson.  Later in the inning Tom Girodat doubled down the right-field line for three-runs and then Kris Krstich doubled in a run.  In all the Cubs scored nine times in the sixth on six hits, three walks and a hit batter.  Dawson and Krstich each had three hits, including two doubles and an RBI for Krstich and five RBI for Dawson.  Keith Lelli also had a multi-hit game for the Cubs.  On the mound Lyle Dougherty was dominate again against the Orioles.  In the first game of the year he beat them 1-0.  Thursday he allowed just the one run on five hits while striking out eight.  If the Cubs are able to win their last three games they will get the third seed in the playoffs even if they tie with the Orioles in the standings due to their 3-1 record against the Orioles this year.

Game 28 vs. Tigers (14-1), Record 18-10

Box Score
20-Cook (3B/C): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-R
33-Wooley (LF/CF): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-SAC F
21-Dawley (C): 3-4, 1-2B, 3-R, 1-RBI
7-Dawson (2B/DH): 2-3, 1-2B, 1-BB, 1-SO, 3-R, 3-RBI
14-Lelli (SS): 3-4, 1-R, 1-RBI
5-Reitman (1B): 2-4, 2-RBI
17-Landry (P/RF): 2-3, 1-BB, 2-R, 1-RBI
18-Sanborn (RF/LF): 1-2, 2-BB, 2-R, 1-RBI
3-Trombley (2B): 3-4, 1-R, 2-RBI
1-Rider (CF/P): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-RBI

 17-Landry: W(1-0), 4-IP, 1-R, 1-ER, 4-H, 5-SO, 2-BB, 18-BF
1-Rider: 1-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 0-H, 1-SO, 1-BB, 4-BF

Player of the Game: Fred Landry

Game Summary
The Cubs faced the Tigers on Sunday afternoon with Fred Landry getting his first start of the year on the mound in an emergency roll.  This was Landry's first start since 2006 when he pitched for the Detroit Bulls in the Pontiac League.  Landry did well striking out five and allowing a single run in four innings of work.  The Cubs offense though took care of business as they pounded out 17 hits, scoring 14 runs in five innings.  The Cubs got on the board early in the first with two runs and then followed that up with a six run second inning.  They then added three in the fourth and three more in the fifth to finish off the mercry.  Three Cubs players had three hits apiece (Evan Dawley, Keith Lelli and Chris Trombley) and three more had two hits each.  The Cubs now wait until Thursday when they again face the Orioles in a showdown for third place.

Game 27 vs. Orioles (7-3), Record 17-10

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 2-3, 1-SO, 1-R, 3-RBI, 1-SAC F
25-Krstich (1B): 2-4, 1-RBI
21-Dawley (C): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-RBI, 1-SAC F
7-Dawson (2B): 1-4, 1-2B, 1-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 0-4, 2-SO
14-Lelli (LF): 0-2, 1-BB, 2-SO, 1-R
5-Reitman (RF/DH): 1-2, 1-BB, 2-R
12-Roehm (CF): 0-0, 3-BB, 2-R
17-Landry (DH/RF): 0-1, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-RBI, 1-SAC B
22-Vandereyk (P): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R

 22-Vandereyk: W(3-0), 7-IP, 3-R, 1-ER, 6-H, 4-SO, 5-BB, 32-BF

Player of the Game: Matt Cook

Game Summary
Despite the umpiring, the Cubs and Orioles battled in a great game Thursday night.  The game was a pitchers duel for most of the game.  The Orioles got on the board first with a bases loaded walk in the third and it stayed 1-0 until the fifth when the Cubs loaded the bases themselves.  Fred Landry drew a walk to score the first run, then Matt Cook hit a sac fly for the second and then Kris Krstich drove in the third run of the inning for the Cubs.  It stayed 3-1 until the bottom of the sixth when with a man on first and two out the Orioles fourth hitter, Surratt, hit a grounder to short that Girodat mishandled but it popped in the air right to Dawson at second but the ump called the runner at second safe (the ump later said he missed the call).  The next hitter hit a long high fly down the line in left that fell in allowing the Orioles to score two and tie the game.  The Cubs though came back in the seventh scoring four runs with Cook driving in two, Dawley one and Dawson another.  For the game Cook and Krstich had two hits apiece and Roehm walked three times.  Vandereyk allowed one earned run while striking out four.

Game 26 vs. Yankees (5-0), Record 16-10

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 0-2, 2-BB, 1-CS
21-Dawley (1B): 0-4, 1-R
7-Dawson (DH): 2-3, 1-2B, 1-SO, 2-R
24-Girodat, S (SS): 2-3, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-SB
5-Reitman (RF): 0-3, 2-SO
25-Krstich (P): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-SO, 2-RBI
12-Roehm (CF): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-SB
17-Landry (LF): 0-2, 1-BB, 2-SO, 1-SB
11-Girodat, T (C): 1-3, 1-RBI
3-Trombley (2B): 0-3, 1-SO

 25-Krstich: W(4-3), 7-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 4-H, 6-SO, 3-BB, 27-BF

Player of the Game: Kris Krstich

Game Summary
The Cubs had to shake off some rust Wednesday night after not playing for 11 days due to the rainout last week.  Starter Kris Krstich didn't have any trouble with rust though as he went the distance allowing 4 hits and striking out 6 in shutting out the Yankees.  Offensively the Cubs scored single runs in the first, second and third innings and then added two more on a Krstich double off the top of the wall in center in the sixth.  Mike Dawson and Steve Girodat led the team with two hits apiece but the Cubs managed only six hits for the game.  The Cubs turn around and take on the Orioles who are right ahead of them in the standings.

Game 25 vs. Yankees (5-2), Record 15-10

Box Score
25-Krstich (1B): 0-3, 1-RBI, 1-SAC F
21-Dawley (C): 3-4, 1-2B, 1-R
7-Dawson (3B): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 2-3, 1-R, 1-SB
5-Reitman (RF): 0-3, 1-SO
12-Roehm (LF): 0-3, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-SB
3-Trombley (2B): 2-3, 2-RBI
1-Rider (CF): 0-3 1-SO, 1-R
29-Dougherty (P): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-SB

 29-Dougherty: W(3-2), 7-IP, 2-R, 0-ER, 2-H, 11-SO, 2-BB, 26-BF

Player of the Game: Lyle Dougherty

Game Summary
After the humiliation of having to forfeit the first game of their doubleheader the Cubs came back and were able to handle the Yankees.  The Cubs offense managed nine hits but only five runs but that was more than enough as Lyle Dougherty shut the Yankees down on just two hits and two unearned runs.  The Cubs got on the board in the second after the Yankees scored in the first.  The Cubs added three more runs in the third on an RBI double by Mike Dawson and then a key two out two strike single from Chris Trombley scoring two runs.  In the sixth the Cubs added an insurance run after the Yankees scored in the fifth.  Evan Dawley led the team with three hits and Steve Girodat and Chris Trombley each had two.

Game 24 vs. Tigers (0-7, forfeit), Record 14-10

Box Score

Player of the Game:

Game Summary
 

Game 23 vs. Marlins (7-8), Record 14-9

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 0-3, 1-BB, 1-SO
25-Krstich (1B): 2-3, 1-2B, 1-BB, 3-RBI
21-Dawley (C): 0-3, 1-BB, 1-SO
13-Nettles (DH): 0-3, 1-BB, 3-SO, 1-R
7-Dawson (2B): 2-4, 1-HR, 1-R, 1-RBI
5-Reitman (RF): 1-4, 1-SO
12-Roehm (LF): 0-4, 2-SO, 1-R
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-BB, 1-SO, 2-R, 2-RBI
17-Landry (DH): 2-3, 1-SO, 1-RBI
3-Trombley (DH): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R
1-Rider (CF): 0-2, 1-BB, 2-SO, 1-R, 1-SB

 8-Gordon: L(3-1), 7.1-IP, 8-R, 3-ER, 11-H, 3-SO, 5-BB, 40-BF

Player of the Game: Kris Krstich

Game Summary
The Cubs and Marlins went back and forth in this one.  The Marlins got on the board first with two unearned runs in the bottom of the first.  The Cubs then came back to take a 3-2 lead with three runs in the top of the second inning on a 2-run double by Steve Girodat and a Fred Landry single. The Cubs added another run in the top of the third on an RBI double by Kris Krstich but the Marlins came back with two of their own in the bottom of the third.  In the fifth the Marlins took the lead with an RBI single but the Cubs tied it back up with a solo homer in the top of the sixth from Mike Dawson.  Once again though the Marlins countered with two runs in the bottom of the inning for a 7-5 lead.  In the top of the seventh the Cubs loaded the bases on three walks and then with two outs Krstich singled home the tying runs.  The Cubs held the Marlins in the bottom of the seventh but couldn't score in their half of the eighth.  The Marlins though were able to score the winning run on a botched double play attempt in the bottom of the eighth.  For the Cubs Krstich, Dawson and Landry each had two hits.  Krstich drove in three and Girodat drove in two.  Steve Gordon went the distance for the Cubs on the mound with only three of the eight runs being earned.

Game 22 vs. Red Sox (9-5), Record 14-8

Box Score
33-Wooley (CF/P): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-R
21-Dawley (1B): 1-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-HBP
13-Nettles (3B): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-SAC F
7-Dawson (2B): 0-2, 2-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
22-Vandereyk (RF): 1-4, 1-SO, 1-R, 2-RBI
12-Roehm (LF): 1-4, 2-R, 1-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 2-3, 1-BB, 3-RBI
17-Landry (DH/RF): 0-3
11-Girodat, T (C): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-R
3-Trombley (DH): 3-4, 1-R

 4-Van de Velde: W(2-1), 6.1-IP, 5-R, 4-ER, 5-H, 5-SO, 8-BB, 33-BF
33-Wooley: S(1), 0.2-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 0-H, 0-SO, 0-BB, 2-BF

Player of the Game: Steve Girodat

Game Summary
The Cubs and Red Sox faced off for the fourth time on Sunday.  It was scoreless until the third when the Red Sox scored three runs on a Van Son double and a McGoy single.  In the top of the fourth the Cubs got on the board with an RBI single from Steve Girodat.  The Red Sox extended their lead to 4-1 with an unearned run in the bottom of the fourth.  In the top of the fifth though the Cubs bats came alive as they scored six runs on six hits and two walks.  Eric Vandereyk drove in two with a single, Jimmy Roehm had an RBI single and Steve Girodat singled home two more.  The Cubs added two more in the sixth to extend the lead to 9-4 going into the seventh.  In the bottom of the seventh the Red Sox threatened but were only able to score one as Adam Wooley came in to close the game out with two runners on and one out.  Chris Trombley had three hits and Steve Girodat had two with three RBI to lead the Cubs offense.  Matt Van de Velde started for the Cubs striking out five.  The Cubs and Red Sox tied their season series at two games apiece.  The Cubs next take on the Marlins Wednesday night. 

Game 21 vs. Red Sox (3-9), Record 13-8

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 0-4, 1-SO
33-Wooley (CF/P): 0-1, 3-BB, 1-R
21-Dawley (C): 0-1, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-HBP
13-Nettles (1B): 2-3, 1-HR, 1-R, 3-RBI
7-Dawson (P/2B): 0-1, 1-BB, 1-HBP
12-Roehm (LF/CF): 0-3, 1-SO
17-Landry (DH/LF): 0-3, 2-SO
24-Girodat, S (SS): 3-3, 1-SB
11-Girodat, T (RF): 0-3, 1-SO
3-Trombley (2B): 0-3, 2-SO

 7-Dawson: L(2-1), 5-IP, 9-R, 7-ER, 9-H, 5-SO, 0-BB, 27-BF
33-Wooley: 2-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 1-H, 0-SO, 0-BB, 1-HBP, 8-BF

Player of the Game: Randy Nettles

Game Summary
This one liked like it would be a slugfest but in the end the Red Sox was the team that did the slugging.  In the first the Sox scored two unearned runs but then in the bottom of the first the Cubs came back with three runs on a three-run homer from Randy Nettles.  In the third though the scored three more with the help of a couple defensive miscues from the Cubs.  The Sox scored two more in the fourth on a two-run homer and then again in the fifth on a two-run homer.  On the mound Scott Storey shut the Cubs down after the first as the Cubs managed only five hits, all from Randy Nettles (2) and Steve Girodat (3).  The Cubs did draw five walks and were hit twice though.  Mike Dawson started and had some good innings but ended up giving up nine hits and seven earned runs.  Adam Wooley relieved and there two-scoreless innings.  The Cubs next play Sunday in the final game against the Red Sox for the year as they try to even up the season series.

Game 20 vs. Reds (7-0), Record 13-7

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-SB
25-Krstich (P): 2-3, 1-HR, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-SB
21-Dawley (C): 1-2, 1-SO, 2-R, 1-SB, 1-HBP
13-Nettles (DH): 2-3, 1-2B, 1-SO, 1-R, 2-RBI
5-Reitman (1B): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-R
12-Roehm (LF): 1-3, 1-3B, 2-SO, 1-R, 2-RBI
17-Landry (DH): 1-3, 2-SO, 1-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-3, 1-SO
11-Girodat, T (RF): 0-3, 1-SO
3-Trombley (2B): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-SO
1-Rider (CF): 0-2, 1-SO

 25-Krstich: W(3-3), 7-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 9-H, 9-SO, 1-BB, 1-HBP, 30-BF

Player of the Game: Kris Krstich

Game Summary
The final score of this one does not show how close this one was for most of the game.  The Cubs scored 2 in the first on a leadoff double from Matt Cook and then a single from Randy Nettles and then a Red error.  That was all the scoring the Cubs were able to do until the seventh.  After those two hits in the first the Cubs managed only two more hits from the second through the sixth inning and the Reds picther, Filiccia, struck out 13 Cubs on the night.  However, in the seventh the Cubs broke it open with five runs on seven straight hits.  The innings started off with a leadoff homer from Kris Krstich.  Then Dawley singles, Nettles doubled, Reitman singled, Roehm tripled and then Landry and Steve Girodat each singled.  On the mound for the Cubs Krstich was pitching on three days rest after throwing seven innings on Sunday and he came with his best game of the year throwing a complete game shutout.  Krstich struck out nine and allowed only one walk to even his record at 3-3 for the year.  The Cubs now have over a week off as they next play Friday, July 10 against the second place Red Sox.

Game 19 vs. Mets (22-10), Record 12-7

Box Score
10-Gove (CF/P): 2-4, 2-R, 1-RBI, 1-HBP, 2-SAC B, 2-SB
20-Cook (3B/LF): 3-4, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 2-RBI, 1-SAC B
21-Dawley (DH): 1-3, 2-BB, 3-R, 2-RBI
13-Nettles (DH): 0-5, 1-BB
7-Dawson (DH): 3-5, 2-R
11-Girodat, T (C): 0-0, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
5-Reitman (1B): 1-2, 1-2B, 2-BB, 3-R, 3-RBI, 2-SAC F
12-Roehm (LF/3B): 1-5, 1-2B, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 2-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 4-6, 2-2B, 3-R, 3-RBI
17-Landry (RF): 3-5, 1-2B, 1-BB, 3-R, 2-RBI
3-Trombley (2B): 4-6, 1-SO, 3-R, 4-RBI

 25-Krstich: W(2-3), 7-IP, 10-R, 4-ER, 10-H, 7-SO, 2-BB, 2-HBP, 37-BF
10-Gove: 1-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 0-H, 1-SO, 0-BB, 3-BF

Player of the Game: Steve Girodat and Chris Trombley

Game Summary
In the second game of the doubleheader the Cubs once again jumped out to a lead but this time the Mets limited the Cubs scoring and were able to plate some runs themselves.  The Cubs scored two in the first but left the bases loaded.  In the second the Cubs loaded the bases again but couldn't score.  The Mets then tied it up with two in the bottom of the second.  The Cubs then took the lead again with two runs in the third and then added another in the fourth for a 5-2 lead.  The Mets wouldn't go away though as they scored four runs in the fourth to take the lead 6-5.  However, the Cubs took back the lead in the top of the fifth with two runs of their own.  But once again the Mets scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth for a 10-7 lead.  After a scoreless sixth the Cubs were able to tie it up in the top of the seventh with three runs and then after holding the Mets in the bottom of the seventh they came to bat in the eighth.  In the top of the eighth the Cubs scored 12 runs on 7 hits, 4 walks, 1 hit batter and one Met error to break the game open and win 22-10.  In the two games the Cubs knocked out 39 hits, had 17 walks and scored 41 runs.

Game 18 vs. Mets (19-1), Record 11-7

Box Score
10-Gove (CF): 0-4, 1-BB, 1-SO, 2-RBI
20-Cook (3B): 1-4, 1-BB, 1-SO, 3-R, 1-RBI
21-Dawley (C/P): 3-3, 1-2B, 1-BB, 2-R, 2-RBI
13-Nettles (1B): 1-1, 1-2B, 2-BB, 2-R, 2-RBI, 1-HBP
25-Krstich (DH): 1-2, 2-BB, 2-R, 3-RBI
5-Reitman (RF): 2-4, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI
12-Roehm (LF/P): 3-4, 1-2B, 2-R, 2-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-HBP
17-Landry (DH/LF): 1-3, 1-SO, 2-R, 2-RBI, 1-HBP
11-Girodat, T (DH/C): 3-4, 1-SO, 3-R, 1-RBI
3-Trombley (2B): 1-1, 1-2B, 1-BB, 1-R

 7-Dawson: W(2-0), 3-IP, 1-R, 1-ER, 4-H, 3-SO, 0-BB, 13-BF
12-Roehm: 1-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 0-H, 1-SO, 1-BB, 4-BF
21-Dawley: 1-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 0-H, 1-SO, 0-BB, 3-BF

Player of the Game: Cubs Offense

Game Summary
The Cubs bats came alive in game one of their doubleheader against the Mets on Sunday afternoon.  The scoring started in the second.  After a leadoff strikeout the Cubs had four singles in a row to get things started.  For the inning the Cubs had seven hits, one intentional walk and two Met errors, which led to eight Cubs runs.  The Cubs followed that up with seven more runs in the third on four hits, 2 walks and 2 hit batters.  The Cubs added three more in the fourth and another in the fifth to finish off their scoring.  The Mets lone run came in the third.  For the game the Cubs knocked out 17 hits, 7 walks, 3 hit batters for 19 runs.  Evan Dawley went 3 for 3 and Tom Girodat also had three hits.  Mike Dawson started on the mound going the first three innings, then Jimmy Roehm and Evan Dawley each came in for an inning.

Game 17 vs. Yankees (1-6), Record 10-7

Box Score
25-Krstich (1B): 0-3, 2-SO
21-Dawley (C): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO
13-Nettles (3B): 0-1, 2-BB
7-Dawson (2B): 0-3, 1-SO
5-Reitman (RF/DH): 1-3, 2-SO
12-Roehm (DH): 0-3, 2-SO
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-SO, 1-R
17-Landry (LF): 1-2
11-Girodat, T (DH): 0-2, 1-RBI
1-Rider (CF): 0-1, 1-BB, 1-SO
10-Gove (RF): 0-1, 1-SO

 29-Dougherty: L(2-2), 7-IP, 6-R, 6-ER, 8-H, 7-SO, 2-BB, 33-BF

Player of the Game: Yankees Starting Pitcher

Game Summary
The Cubs bats were once again silent as it was the Yankees this time who came up to beat the Cubs.  The Cubs were no-hit through five innings before getting a leadoff double from Steve Girodat in the sixth.  He scored on a fielder's choice by his brother Tom for the Cubs only run of the game.  In the seventh the Cubs managed to load the bases on two walks and a hit but were un able to score.  For the game the Cubs had only three hits.  The Yankees on the other hand had eight hits.  They scored a run in the first on two singles and then in the fifth broke things open a bit scoring five times on four hits and two walks.  Two of those hits though were easy fly balls that the Cubs outfielders never saw and landed safely for doubles.  The Cubs get nearly a week off as they next take on the Mets in a doubleheader on Sunday.

Game 16 vs. Reds (11-1), Record 10-6

Box Score
20-Cook (3B): 1-4, 2-SO
25-Krstich (1B): 2-4, 1-2B, 2-R, 1-RBI
21-Dawley (C): 0-1, 3-BB, 1-SO, 2-R, 1-RBI
13-Nettles (DH): 1-2, 1-BB, 1-R, 2-RBI, 1-HBP
7-Dawson (2B/DH): 3-3, 1-BB, 1-R, 3-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 0-3, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-SB
5-Reitman (RF): 2-4, 1-2B, 1-SO
12-Roehm (LF): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-SB
3-Trombley (DH/2B): 1-2, 2-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI
1-Rider (CF): 2-2, 1-BB, 2-R, 1-RBI, 1-SB

 8-Gordon: W(3-0), 6-IP, 1-R, 0-ER, 1-H, 10-SO, 2-BB, 23-BF

Player of the Game: Steve Gordon

Game Summary
The Cubs found their offense in this one scoring 11 runs and banging out 13 hits.  The Cubs got on the board with one run in the first on two walks and a Mike Dawson single.  Then in the third the Cubs added three more runs on another Dawson single, this time scoring two runs, and a Steve Girodat fielder's choice.  The Cubs scored another three runs in the fourth on a Kris Krstich double and a Randy Nettles two-run single.  In the fifth the Cubs scored twice on an RBI single from Jason Rider and a bases loaded walk from Evan Dawley (his third walk of the game).  In the sixth the Cubs finished off the mercy with two more runs on a Jimmy Roehm single and another bases loaded walk by Chris Trombley.  The Reds scored their lone run in the fifth on two walks, an error and a fielders choice.  For the game the Reds managed only one hit off Cubs starter Steve Gordon, who also struck out 10.  The Cubs next take on the Yankees on Monday, June 22.

Game 15 vs. Brewers (1-3), Record 9-6

Box Score
25-Krstich (1B): 1-2, 1-BB, 1-RBI, 1-SB
13-Nettles (3B): 0-1, 1-BB, 1-HBP
7-Dawson (SS): 0-3
5-Reitman (RF): 0-3
24-Girodat, S (C): 1-3
12-Roehm (LF): 2-3, 2-SB
17-Landry (DH): 0-3
30-Westphal (DH): 0-3, 2-SO
3-Trombley (2B): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-SO, 1-R
1-Rider (CF): 0-2, 2-SO, 1-SAC B

 4-Van de Velde: L(1-1), 7-IP, 3-R, 3-ER, 4-H, 6-SO, 3-BB, 26-BF

Player of the Game: Brewers Pitcher (Pete Brees)

Game Summary
The Cubs took on the Brewers and for the second time this year the Brewers Pete Brees got the best of the Cubs.  The Cubs managed only five hits and one run of the Brewers starter.  The Cubs got their run in the top of the third on a Chris Trombley double a sac bunt and then a Kris Krstich single.  However, in the bottom of the third the Brewers came back with three runs of their own on three walks, a single and a double.  That was all the scoring as the Cubs went down one, two, three in the ninth on 9 pitches.

Game 14 vs. Orioles (1-5), Record 9-5

Box Score
25-Krstich (P): 1-3
21-Dawley (C): 0-3
13-Nettles (3B): 2-3
7-Dawson (2B): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-R
24-Girodat, S (SS): 0-3, 1-SO
12-Roehm (LF): 2-3, 1-2B, 1-RBI
5-Reitman (RF): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO
17-Landry (DH): 0-2, 1-BB
11-Girodat, T (DH): 1-3
1-Rider (CF): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-SB, 1-CS

 25-Krstich: L(1-3), 7-IP, 5-R, 4-ER, 8-H, 1-SO, 3-BB, 33-BF

Player of the Game: Orioles Pitcher

Game Summary
The Cubs and Orioles faced off for the first time since the first game of the year where the Cubs won 1-0.  The Orioles again held the Cubs to just a single run but this time the Orioles were able to score five times.  The Cubs started off the scoring in the second on a Mike Dawson single, an error and a Jimmy Roehm double but that was all they could manage despite having second and third and nobody out.  For the game the Cubs managed 8 hits but stranded 9 runners.  The Orioles took the lead in the fourth with four runs off of three hits, a walk and two Cub errors.  They added a fifth run in the fifth to finish out the scoring.  Randy Nettles and Jimmy Roehm each had two hits for the Cubs and Kris Kristich went the distance on the mound.  The Cubs next take on the Brewers for the final time this season on Sunday.

Game 13 vs. Brewers (10-4), Record 9-4

Box Score
 12-Roehm (LF/P): 0-4, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
25-Krstich (2B/RF): 2-3, 1-BB, 2-R
21-Dawley (C): 1-1, 3-BB 1-R, 1-RBI
13-Nettles (3B/CF): 0-2, 2-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
7-Dawson (P/1B/2B): 2-3, 1-HR, 1-BB, 2-R, 2-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-4, 1-R, 2-RBI
5-Reitman (RF/2B/LF): 3-4, 1-2B
30-Westphal (1B/P/3B): 1-4, 1-2B, 1-R, 1-RBI
1-Rider (CF/1B): 1-3, 1-2B, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-HBP

 7-Dawson: W(1-0), 4-IP, 2-R, 0-ER, 3-H, 5-SO, 1-BB, 1-HBP, 19-BF
30-Westphal: 2-IP, 1-R, 0-ER, 1-H, 2-SO, 3-BB, 1-HBP, 10-BF
12-Roehm: 1-IP, 1-R, 1-ER, 4-H, 1-SO, 0-BB, 7-BF

Player of the Game: Mike Dawson

Game Summary
The Cubs jumped on the Brewers early as they scored 9 runs in the first inning on six hits and four base on balls.  The Cubs added their 10th and final run in the second on a lead off homer by Mike Dawson.  That was all the Cubs would score for the day but it was more than they needed.  The Brewers got unearned runs in the first, fourth and fifth and then an earned run in the seventh but never really threatened to jump back in the game.  For the Cubs Dave Reitman had three hits, Dawson added a single to go with his homer and Kris Krstich had two hits.  Dawson was the emergency starter on the mound as the Cubs scheduled starter did not show up.  He went four innings striking out five.  Jason Westphal then threw two and Jimmy Roehm finished the seventh.  The Cubs have now won seven in a row and take on the Orioles Wednesday night.

Game 12 vs. Red Sox (6-5), Record 8-4

Box Score
 1-Rider (CF): 0-4, 1-SO
25-Krstich (1B): 0-3, 1-RBI
21-Dawley (C): 1-2, 1-BB 1-R
13-Nettles (3B): 2-3, 1-R
7-Dawson (DH): 0-3
24-Girodat, S (SS): 2-3, 1-R
12-Roehm (LF): 1-3, 1-R, 1-RBI
14-Lelli (2B): 3-3, 1-R, 1-RBI
17-Landry (DH): 1-2, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-SAC B
11-Girodat, T (RF): 1-3, 2-SO, 1-RBI

 29-Dougherty: W(2-1), 7-IP, 5-R, 5-ER, 9-H, 3-SO, 5-BB, 34-BF

Player of the Game: Keith Lelli

Game Summary
The Cubs took down the first place Red Sox Wednesday night and increased their winning streak to six games.  The Red Sox got on the boar first in the second with a run on a walk and a couple of hits but the Cubs bounced back with four in their half of the second.  They scored the runs on four hits and an error but barely hit the ball out of the infield.  The Cubs added another run in the third and another in the fifth.  The Red Sox scored one in the top of the fifth and then in the top of the seventh down 6-2 they added three more.  However, they could not tie the game up as they stranded the tying run at second.  Another recently signed player led the way for the Cubs.  Keith Lelli had three hits, a run and an RBI for his first game as a Cub.  Randy Nettles and Steve Girodat had two hits apiece.  Lyle Dougherty bounced back from his last outing for a strong performance for his second win of the year.  The Cubs next take on the Brewers on Sunday.

Game 11 vs. Tigers (9-0), Record 7-4

Box Score
 1-Rider (CF): 1-3, 2-SO, 1-R, 1-SB
25-Krstich (1B): 1-3, 1-BB, 2-R
21-Dawley (DH): 1-2, 2-BB 2-R, 1-RBI
13-Nettles (3B): 2-4, 1-HR, 1-SO, 2-R, 2-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-4, 1-SO
12-Roehm (LF): 2-4, 2-R, 2-RBI, 1-SB
10-Gove (RF): 3-4, 1-2B, 3-RBI
11-Girodat, T (C): 1-3, 1-RBI, 1-HBP
30-Westphal (DH): 1-2, 1-HBP
3-Trombley (2B): 1-3, 1-SO

 22-Vandereyk: W(2-0), 7-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 3-H, 6-SO, 1-BB, 26-BF

Player of the Game: Eric Vandereyk

Game Summary
The Cubs extended their winning streak to five games as they beat the Tigers 9-0 Tuesday night.  Facing the Tigers' ace, Jason Knoll, the Cubs knocked out 14 hits in route to their shutout win.  Newly signed Bret Gove led the way with three hits including a double and three RBI.  Randy Nettles has two hits including a 2-run homer and Jimmy Roehm also had two hits and two RBI.  Eric Vandereyk notched his second win of the year going all seven, allowing just three hits and striking out six.  The Cubs now face the first place Red Sox Wednesday night.
 

Game 10 vs. Yankees (13-4), Record 6-4

Box Score
 20-Cook (3B): 4-4, 1-2B, 1-3B, 3-R, 3-RBI, 1-SB
25-Krstich (P): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-SB
21-Dawley (C): 1-4, 1-2B 2-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI
13-Nettles (DH): 2-4, 1-R, 2-RBI
7-Dawson (2B): 1-4, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 2-4, 1-SO, 2-R, 1-RBI
5-Reitman (DH): 0-2, 2-BB, 1-R
12-Roehm (LF): 2-4, 1-2B, 1-SO, 2-RBI
17-Landry (DH): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-RBI
11-Girodat, T (RF): 1-4, 1-R
1-Rider (CF): 2-3, 1-3B, 1-SO, 2-R, 1-RBI
3-Trombley (1B): 0-1

 25-Krstich: W(1-2), 6-IP, 3-R, 1-ER, 5-H, 3-SO, 4-BB, 1-HBP, 31-BF
17-Landry: 1-IP, 1-R, 1-ER, 1-H, 1-SO, 0-BB, 4-BF

Player of the Game: Matt Cook

Game Summary
The Cubs won their fourth straight beating the Yankees 13-4 Sunday afternoon.  The Cubs jumped on the Yankees early and often in this one as they ran their record to 6-4 on the season.  Lead by Matt Cook who had four hits on the day, the Cubs scored two in the first on a two-run single from Randy Nettles.  In the second the Cubs added four more on four hits a walk and a Yankee error.  The Cubs then added single runs in the third and fourth and then in the seventh they put the game out of reach with five more runs.  In all the Cubs knocked out 17 hits.  Cook had a double and a triple in his four hit effort and score three times and drove in three runs.  Nettles had two hits, as did Steve Girodat, Jimmy Roehm and Jason Rider.  One of Rider's hits was a triple.  The Yankees were held to four runs, three off starter Kris Krstich (1 earned).  Krstich went six for his first win of the year.  Fred Landry finished the game as he pitch for the first time in three years after shoulder surgery.  The Cubs now take on the Tigers on Tue and the first place Red Sox on Wed.

Game 9 vs. Mets (8-3), Record 5-4

Box Score
 20-Cook (2B): 2-4, 1-2B, 1-RBI, 1-SB
25-Krstich (1B): 1-4, 1-R, 1-SB
21-Dawley (C): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-SO, 2-R
13-Nettles (3B): 2-3, 1-BB, 1-SO, 2-R, 1-RBI
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-4, 1-SO, 1-RBI
5-Reitman (DH): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-HBP
12-Roehm (LF): 3-4, 1-2B, 1-R, 3-RBI
17-Landry (DH): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-R
11-Girodat, T (RF): 1-3, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-HBP
1-Rider (CF): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-SB

 4-Van de Velde: W(1-0), 7-IP, 3-R, 3-ER, 4-H, 10-SO, 5-BB, 30-BF

Player of the Game: Jimmy Roehm

Game Summary
The Mets took an early 2-0 lead but the Cubs came back with a run in the first, a run in the send and then took the lead in the third with two more runs.  The Cubs also added two runs in the fifth and sixth to put the game away.  The Cubs offense banged out 13 hits including three from Jimmy Roehm and two from Matt Cook and Randy Nettles.  Matt Van de Velde returned after a pinched nerve in his neck shorted his last start.  Van de Velde struggled in the first but then got in a groove and struckout 10 in the complete game victory.

Game 8 vs. Reds (5-1), Record 4-4

Box Score
 20-Cook (3B): 1-3, 1-R, 1-SB
24-Girodat, S (SS): 0-3, 1-R, 1-SB
21-Dawley (C): 0-1, 2-BB, 1-SO, 2-R
7-Dawson (2B): 3-3, 1-HR, 1-R, 3-RBI
12-Roehm (LF): 0-3, 1-SO
5-Reitman (DH): 1-2, 1-2B, 1-RBI, 1-SAC F
11-Girodat, T (RF): 1-3, 1-RBI
17-Landry (DH): 0-3, 2-SO
1-Rider (CF): 0-3, 2-SO
3-Trombley (1B): 0-3

 8-Gordon: W(2-0), 7-IP, 1-R, 1-ER, 5-H, 4-SO, 3-BB, 28-BF

Player of the Game: Mike Dawson

Game Summary
The Cubs took their second straight game and moved their record to an even 4-4 on the season.  The Cubs got on the board in the second on a lead-off homer from Mike Dawson.  They then added a run in the fourth on a walk from Evan Dawley, a single from Dawson and an RBI single from Tom Girodat.  In the sixth the Cubs put three more on the board on a 2-run single from Dawson and a sac fly from Dave Reitman.  The Reds got on the board in the bottom of the sixth but they were only able to manage a single run thanks to a throw out at home by left fielder Jimmy Roehm.  Steve Gordon was on the mound for the Cubs and got his second win of the year.  Gordon scattered 5 hits and struck out 4.

Game 7 vs. Brewers (9-3), Record 3-4

Box Score
1-Rider (CF): 0-2, 2-BB, 2-R, 3-SB
25-Krstich (DH): 2-4, 1-SO, 1-R
21-Dawley (1B): 1-3, 1-HR, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 3-RBI
13-Nettles (3B): 1-3, 1-BB
24-Girodat, S (SS): 1-3, 1-BB, 2-R, 1-RBI, 1-SB
12-Roehm (LF): 0-3, 1-BB, 1-R
5-Reitman (DH): 2-3, 1-2B, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI
11-Girodat, T (C): 0-4, 1-R, 1-RBI
17-Landry (RF): 2-2, 1-2B, 1-BB, 3-RBI
3-Trombley (2B): 0-3

 22-Vandereyk: W(1-0), 7-IP, 3-R, 2-ER, 4-H, 9-SO, 5-BB, 33-BF

Player of the Game: Eric Vandereyk

Game Summary
The Cubs got a little payback on the Brewers as they returned the favor and beat them 9-3.  The Cubs jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first on a Jason Rider walk and a couple of stolen bases and then a Steve Girodat single.  The Cubs added three more in the fourth to break things open a little with RBI singles from Dave Reitman and Fred Landry and a fielder's choice RBI from Tom Girodat.  In the sixth the Cubs added to their lead with a two-run double from Landry.  The Brewers got on the board with two of their own in the sixth but the Cubs then put it out of reach as Evan Dawley hit his first homer of the year, a three-run shot.  The Brewers got an unearned run in the seventh but that was it.  Eric Vandereyk made his first start of the year for the Cubs and went seven strong innings allowing just 2 earned runs and striking out 9 Brewers.

Game 6 vs. Red Sox (6-12), Record 2-4

Box Score
12-Roehm (LF): 0-4, 1-SO
24-Girodat, S (SS): 2-4, 2-R
21-Dawley (C): 2-4, 2-SO
13-Nettles (3B): 2-4, 1-2B, 1-SO, 2-R, 3-RBI
7-Dawson (2B): 2-4, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-CS
25-Krstich (P): 0-1, 2-BB
5-Reitman (RF/DH): 1-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-RBI
11-Girodat, T (DH): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO
17-Landry (DH/RF): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO
1-Rider (CF): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-SB

 25-Krstich: L(0-2), 7-IP, 12-R, 10-ER, 13-H, 4-SO, 5-BB, 38-BF

Player of the Game:

Game Summary
The Cubs and Red Sox met for the first time this year with the Red Sox in first place at 6-0 and the Cubs struggling at 2-3.  The Cubs jumped out early to a 3-0 lead in the first four straight hits.  The Red Sox came back with a run of their own in the bottom of the first and then took the lead in the second with three runs.  However, the Cubs came back with three more in the third to retake the lead on four more hits.  The Red Sox tied it up in the bottom of the third on a two-run homer from Tim Baywal and then in the fourth the Sox took the lead for good with 6 runs.  The Cubs offense was shut down the rest of the way but for the day the Cubs 2-5 hitters each had two hits apiece.  The Cubs next take on the Brewers Thursday night.

Game 5 vs. Brewers (7-8), Record 2-3

Box Score
20-Cook (C): 0-4, 1-R, 1-CS
25-Krstich (1B/P): 2-4, 1-2B, 1-R, 2-RBI
21-Dawley (DH/3B): 3-3, 1-2B, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
13-Nettles (3B/P/1B): 1-3, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
24-Girodat (SS): 1-4, 1-R
5-Reitman (RF): 0-3, 1-SO, 1-CS
7-Dawson (DH/P): 2-3, 1-2B, 2-RBI
17-Landry (LF): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-R
1-Rider (CF): 1-3, 1-SB
3-Trombley (2B): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R

4-Van de Velde: 1-IP, 4-R, 3-ER, 0-H, 1-SO, 4-BB, 7-BF
7-Dawson: 5-IP, 1-R, 0-ER, 4-H, 1-SO, 2-BB, 22-BF
13-Nettles: L(0-1), 0.1-IP, 3-R, 2-ER, 3-H, 0-SO, 0-BB, 4-BF
25-Krstich: 0.2-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 1-H, 0-SO, 1-BB, 4-BF

Player of the Game:

Game Summary
The Cubs took on the newest SCS team the Brewers in their second game on Sunday.  The Brewers jumped out to a big lead in the second as the Cubs starter Matt Van de Velde pinched a nerve in his neck warming up and struggled with the first four batters walking all four.  Matt had to leave the game and Mike Dawson, for the second time in the day, came in relief.  Mike gave up a hit and a walk and a Cub error helped the Brewers score 5 runs in the inning.  The Cubs though came all the way back in the third as they scored seven runs on five hits, two walks and a Brewer error.  However, that was all the Cubs offense could put together.  The Brewers then came back in the top of the seventh scoring three runs to take the lead.  In the bottom half the Cubs rallied with two outs to load the bases but couldn't get the hit to bring in the tying or winning run.

Game 4 vs. Marlins (0-7), Record 2-2

Box Score
20-Cook (3B/2B): 0-3
25-Krstich (1B): 2-3
21-Dawley (C): 0-1, 2-BB, 1-SO
13-Nettles (DH/3B): 0-3, 2-SO
24-Girodat (SS): 1-3
5-Reitman (RF): 0-3, 1-SO
7-Dawson (2B/P): 3-3, 2-2B
17-Landry (LF): 0-3, 1-SO
1-Rider (CF): 0-3, 2-SO
3-Trombley (DH): 0-3, 1-SO

29-Dougherty: L(1-1), 4.2-IP, 7-R, 7-ER, 11-H, 4-SO, 4-BB, 29-BF
7-Dawson: 2.1-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 0-H, 2-SO, 0-BB, 7-BF

Player of the Game: Marlins Pitcher

Game Summary
The Cubs faced the Marlins for the third time in four games this year.  The Marlins got off to a quick start as they scored three runs in the first.  They added one run in the third and three more in the fifth.  The Cubs managed only 6 hits but stranded 9 runners in the game.  Mike Dawson lead the way going 3 for 3 with two doubles and Kris Krstich had two hits as well.

Game 3 vs. Marlins (7-4), Record 2-1

Box Score
1-Rider (CF): 0-3, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-SB
20-Cook (C): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R, 1-RBI, 1-SAC
25-Krstich (1B): 1-4, 1-2B, 2-SO, 1-RBI, 1-SB
24-Girodat (SS): 0-4, 1-SO
12-Roehm (LF): 0-3, 1-BB, 2-SO
5-Reitman (RF): 1-4, 1-2B, 2-SO, 1-R
7-Dawson (2B): 1-1
8-Gordon (P): 0-1, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R
17-Landry (DH): 2-3, 1-R, 1-RBI
10-Sanborn (DH/2B): 2-2, 1-BB, 1-R, 1-RBI
3-Trombley (3B): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO, 1-R

8-Gordon: W(1-0), 7-IP, 4-R, 2-ER, 8-H, 5-SO, 0-BB, 31-BF

Player of the Game: Steve Gordon

Game Summary
In a rematch of the game Monday night the Cubs and Marlins went at it again.  The Cubs got on the board first in the second as Dave Reitman doubled and then scored after back-to-back singles.  In the bottom half of the innings the Marlins came back and took the lead on a two-run homer from former Cubs Chris Baroli, who made a diving catch in the top half of the inning in center.  The Cubs were able to tie it up in the third on a lead off walk by Jason Rider, a sacrifice bunt and then a double by Kris Krstich, his third double in as many games.  The Marlins though did not want to surrender the lead as they came back with their third run of the game in their half of the inning.  A lead-off single and an error gave the Marlins the lead.  The Cubs though would not go away as they tied it back up in the top of the fourth on a walk and a couple singles.  The Marlins once again took a 1-run lead in the sixth as after another lead-off single and another Cub error.  In the top of the seventh thought the Cubs were able to plate 4 runs on 4 walks, 3 Marlin errors and zero hits.  The Marlins got one on in the bottom of the seventh but that was all they could manage.  For the Cubs Fred Landry and Josh Sanborn each had two hits.  Steve Gordon went the distance allowing 2 earned runs and striking out 5.  Mike Dawson left the game in the bottom of the third with a twisted ankle on a play at second.  The Cubs now will wait until Wednesday next week to take on the Tigers.

Game 2 vs. Marlins (1-5), Record 1-1

Box Score
1-Rider (CF): 0-3, 1-SO
20-Cook (C): 0-3, 1-SO
13-Nettles (3B): 0-3, 1-SO
24-Girodat (SS): 0-3, 2-SO
25-Krstich (P): 1-2, 1-2B, 1-R
5-Reitman (1B/DH): 0-2
12-Roehm (LF): 0-1, 1-BB
17-Landry (RF): 2-2
3-Trombley (2B): 0-2, 2-SO
10-Van de Velde (DH/P): 0-2, 1-SO
30-Westphal (1B): 0-2, 2-SO

25-Krstich: L(0-1), 6-IP, 5-R, 4-ER, 7-H, 4-SO, 3-BB, 29-BF
10-Van de Velde: 1-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 0-H, 1-SO, 0-BB, 3-BF

Player of the Game: Fred Landry

Game Summary
The Cubs faced the tough Marlins in their second game of the year.  The Cubs offense and defense had a rough go of it though in this one.  The Cubs managed only 3 hits, two from Fred Landry, and no runs.  Kris Krstich went 6-innings giving up 5 runs on 7 hits.  His performance was hurt by errors on the defense.

Game 1 vs. Orioles (1-0), Record 1-0

Box Score
1-Rider (CF): 0-3, 2-SO
20-Cook (C): 2-2, 1-BB
13-Nettles (3B): 0-2, 1-BB, 1-SO
7-Dawson (2B): 0-3, 1-SO
24-Girodat (SS): 1-3, 1-SO
25-Krstich (1B): 1-2, 1-2B, 1-R, 1-SAC B
5-Reitman (RF): 1-3, 1-SO, 1-RBI
12-Roehm (DH): 2-3, 1-SO
17-Landry (LF): 0-2, 2-SO
3-Trombley (DH): 0-2, 1-SO

29-Dougherty: W(1-0), 7-IP, 0-R, 0-ER, 4-H, 7-SO, 2-BB, 27-BF

Player of the Game: Lyle Dougherty

Game Summary
The Cubs opened up the 2009 season facing the regular season champs from last year.  As expected this was a pitchers dual as both hurlers went the distance.  The Cubs managed 7 hits and the Orioles managed only 4.  The Cubs got on the board in the second when Kris Krstich doubled and then Dave Reitman singled him home.  This would be all the scoring the Cubs would need, and get, as Lyle Dougherty threw shutout ball, striking out 7.  Matt Cook and Jimmy Roehm each had two hits and Krstich's double was the only Cubs extra-base hit of the game.