Article first published as Cubs Series Recap: To Dusty, We Lose Two on Blogcritics.
The first of two huge series for the Chicago Cubs (15-18) came and went as the team dropped two of three to the Cincinnati Reds (19-16). There's still reason to hope for the team, and with the Chicago weather heating up a bit, so too will the bats, or so we hope.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Cubs Series Recap: Hot and Cold in the Desert
Article first published as Cubs Series Recap: Hot and Cold in the Desert on Blogcritics.
The Chicago Cubs (12-15) finished their season series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-15) by splitting a four game set, though the team had a chance to take 3-of-4 in the finale. After winning two of three in an earlier series, they finish 4-3 on the season against the D-Backs.
The Chicago Cubs (12-15) finished their season series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-15) by splitting a four game set, though the team had a chance to take 3-of-4 in the finale. After winning two of three in an earlier series, they finish 4-3 on the season against the D-Backs.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Cubs Series Recap: Curing the Dodger Blues
Article first published as Cubs Series Recap: Curing the Dodger Blues on Blogcritics.
Easter weekend delivered some sunshine and slightly warmer weather for the city of Chicago. Unfortunately, although the Chicago Cubs' (10-11) bats heated up as well, the pitching couldn't keep the team in games long enough to take advantage of the number of hits produced. A day-by-day analysis of the three game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-11).
Easter weekend delivered some sunshine and slightly warmer weather for the city of Chicago. Unfortunately, although the Chicago Cubs' (10-11) bats heated up as well, the pitching couldn't keep the team in games long enough to take advantage of the number of hits produced. A day-by-day analysis of the three game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-11).
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Cubs Series Recap - A Chilly Return to Chicago and .500
Article first published as Cubs Series Recap - A Chilly Return to Chicago and .500 on Blogcritics.
The Chicago Cubs (9-9) managed to continue their strange obsession with the .500 mark by returning to 8-8 and then 9-9 after taking two of three from the visiting San Diego Padres (8-10). The pitching staff got the team off to a solid start in the first two games before spot starter James Russell struggled to prevent the team from getting their first series sweep of the year.
The Chicago Cubs (9-9) managed to continue their strange obsession with the .500 mark by returning to 8-8 and then 9-9 after taking two of three from the visiting San Diego Padres (8-10). The pitching staff got the team off to a solid start in the first two games before spot starter James Russell struggled to prevent the team from getting their first series sweep of the year.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Cubs Series Recap: Losing Two to the Brew Crew
Article first published as Cubs Series Recap: Losing Two to the Brew Crew on Blogcritics.
The first visit to Wrigleyville North (aka Milwaukee) came early for the Cubbies, and although the series looked promising with a victory in the first game, the Brewers responded by taking two of three and ultimately the series. A few more thoughts in this series recap between the Chicago Cubs (4-5) and the Milwaukee Brewers (5-5):
The first visit to Wrigleyville North (aka Milwaukee) came early for the Cubbies, and although the series looked promising with a victory in the first game, the Brewers responded by taking two of three and ultimately the series. A few more thoughts in this series recap between the Chicago Cubs (4-5) and the Milwaukee Brewers (5-5):
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