4/7 Cubs (Lilly) at Pirates (Gorzelanny), 12:30 PM CT, WGN

[bcl412]

Good teams win ugly, let's hope this is a sign of things to come.

[jersey cubs fan]

I have to say, after watching that disaster of a game today, I'm not too upset they have an off-day tomorrow.

 

A good 50 hours until the next reliever has to throw.

[erik316wttn]

HIDEOUS. Everyone, umps included, should be ashamed.

 

I'd still call for mandatory fielding practice tomorrow for the entire team.

[WrigleyinEngland]

1 day to sort out the pitching ,defence,stupidity, crap play. Get to work Sweet Lou!!!

[Bote McBoteface]

I got an error when I tried to post this earlier, so sorry if this is a double post.

 

 

Good to get the win, but I think the Cubs deserve downgraded to the Cobs in the next game thread for this crap.

[ToupeeOnFire]

I have to say, after watching that disaster of a game today, I'm not too upset they have an off-day tomorrow.

 

A good 50 hours until the next reliever has to throw.

Marmol's arm is rejoicing.

[imb]

wait, so the season isn't over now

[swordsman]

I got an error when I tried to post this earlier, so sorry if this is a double post.

 

 

Good to get the win, but I think the Cubs deserve downgraded to the Cobs in the next game thread for this crap.

 

Wild throw or botched pickup?

[98navigator]

I'm glad they were able to win despite the mistakes. These boys are going to have to tighten the screws on the ship.

[Bote McBoteface]

I am pretty sure that this game would have been over in 9 without Fukudome clogging up those bases all game.

[Derwood]

oh thank jebus

[Butterscup1679666578]

awkward theriot/derosa hug.

[Guest]

Loved the walks, nice to get the win after blowing the huge lead.

[MADD_DOG_31]

I have done my share of Theriot bashing but he was very good 2day....got on base in 2 crucial situations and stole 2nd twice....granted it was off the bench where he is best suited, but nice job today

 

Lee, Kosuke, and Soto had nice games too...and of course Ronny had 1 huge hit

 

just glad we won this mf'er

[David]

This was like a more long and drawn out version of the Howry debacle/Sori euphoria of last year against the Rox.

[Wilson A2000]

Why is there an off day tomorrow? Because today was the Pirates' home opener?

[jersey cubs fan]

Why is there an off day tomorrow? Because today was the Pirates' home opener?

 

Pitt is a rainy town and they wanted to get the home opener in either today or tomorrow.

[swordsman]

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5338/conaned4.jpg

[Outshined_One]

Good win today.

 

Now let us never speak of it again.

[erik316wttn]

Loved the walks, nice to get the win after blowing the huge lead.

 

I think that's my very favorite part of Dusty being gone. Walks are no longer taboo. I doubt the Cubs would have won today if Dusty was managing.

[BCVM22]

Fortunately, Meek did not inherit the earth today.

[C.C.]

What a nice little quick ballgame we had today folks. Enjoyable!

[PrimeTime]

Kosuke Fukudome reached five times and stole his second base Monday as the Cubs defeated the Pirates 10-8 in 12 innings.

 

The Cubs let the Pirates come all of the way back to tie it after taking a 7-0 lead in the third, and they probably should have lost it in the ninth. After Ryan Doumit doubled and pinch-runner Brian Bixler advanced to third on a groundout, Jose Bautista dropped down a squeeze attempt. However, Bixler declined to take off from third, and first baseman Derrek Lee was able to tag Bautista for the second out. Luis Rivas then grounded out to end the threat, and the score remained 8-8 until the Cubs scored twice without the benefit of a hit in the 12th. Fukudome finished 3-for-5 with two walks. He's batting .458/.581/.708, so he's well on his way to the best debut month any Japanese player has had in MLB.

 

Fukudome is my hero

[RedFlash]

Fortunately, Meek did not inherit the earth today.

 

But Meek did inherit the loss.

[RedFlash]

Hard game to watch, but these type of games is what help bonds teammates. I hate to say it, but this game was a character testing game for the Cubs. Blowing the 7 run lead, only to have the fortitude to not throw the game away, and win the game in extras, shows me ALOT about the character of this team.