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2:04: Listening to the respect that DLee gives to Fukudome really says a lot.

2:14: Blue Jerseys are back? I am feeling a blowout win! Double my predictions for every batter!

2:18: Anthem complete… Let’s pay some bills and PLAY BALL! I just noticed Brian Runge is behind the plate, if my memory is correct he and Carlos has had some words a couple times.

2:22: opening pitch strike! I love this game!

2:23: I am feeling a one hitter!

2:24: make that a two hitter!

2:26: “Single and a double, and Zambrano’s in trouble” Kasper’s attempt to being a rapper! LOVE IT!

2:28: Carlos Lee coming up with 2 in scoring position! UGH!

2:29: THAT’S WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT! Try to run on Soriano’s arm… Carlos Lee fly’s out to shallow left and they send the runner. Perfect throw and he was out by 3 steps. 0-0 going to the bottom of the 1st!

2:32: Soriano leads off with a groundout, but no boos from the fans when you prevent a run from scoring minutes earlier.

2:35: Reed Johnson k’s looking… ugh! Come on DLEE! We need to score first!

2:26: It seems Houston’s Bourn is not fast enough to score from third on a fly ball to left, and plays WAY too shallow when DLee is at the plate. DLee doubles!

2:39: Aramis walks, and here is Fukudome! I can’t wait to see this atbat! I just get excited thinking about it…

2:42: Runge’s strike zone seems a bit all over the place for both teams early. Let’s hope he tightens it up a bit! Fukudome k’d swinging…

2:45: Is it me or does Tejada’s arms look smaller than they have in years past? Hmz, coinidense I am sure.

2:50: CORRECTION to an earlier post… Make that a three hit shutout!

2:52: I really expect to see the bottom of the order blow up since I did not take the time to predict their numbers in todays game. This inning could be fun! 0-0 going into the bottom of the 2nd.

2:54: DeRosa leads off with a single through the left side… Could set up a small-ball inning.

2:58: Poor baseball by Geoff Blum.. Should have went to first with the Theriot grounder. Instead everyone is safe.

2:59: Big Z comes up with no outs and the bases loaded?! WOW!

3:00: one pitch and 2 outs. Sometimes I forget he is pitcher when he comes to the plate.

3:02 Wow did Soriano look awful swinging at those curve balls. What’s that I hear? “Booooo” How quick the fans forget the score would have been 1-1 if it wasn’t for his throw out in the first inning. the boo birds should be ashamed!

3:03: Ugh a double by Backe! Nice…

3:08: In case you were not aware… Fukudome’s arm is better than Soriano’s!

3:09: Backe scores off Erstad’s single through the left side of the infield.

3:11: Erstad’s personal desire to be on second base helped end the Astro’s 3rd inning as Blanco showed he can still aim his throws as well. 1-1 going into the bottom of the 3rd.

3:15: Can someone pass a note to Reed for me? “Love the high socks, hate the beard.”

3:17: Bourn was ALMOST too shallow on Lee again! Man Lee is knocking the fire out of the ball today!

3:18: Aramis Singles I hope he can do this more often! Let’s Go FUKUDOME!

3:19: ARGH! Bourn just looks out of position in center field! He made me think that Fukudome ball was going to go over his head too… BOOOOO for catching it! (Cubs fans that is what you should boo…)

3:26: Carlos looks a bit frustrated in the top of the 4th. He is just missing his spots and is starting to jump around on the mound. I hope he can settle it down, we need 3 more innings from him! 1-1 going to the Cubs half of the4th.

3:30: Have I said today Michael Bourn is not that good in centerfield? His error allows DeRosa to reach for the 2nd time today.

3:34: Maybe just maybe, Theriot just isn’t that good. as he strikes out looking silly!

3:37: Z comes up with a runner on first… and K’s… (Says to myself… HE’S A PITCHER!!! HE’S A PITCHER!!! HE’S A PITCHER!!! HE’S A PITCHER!!! HE’S A PITCHER!!! HE’S A PITCHER!!!) Ok much better!

3:44: Indeed Carlos is a pitcher, and a good one as well! Outstanding in the top of the 5th. Soriano leads off the bottom half inning.

3:47: Who called it? Soriano just goes YARD! No boos just cheers!

3:51: DLee’s walk matches up with my prediction.

3:54: Aramis’ single matches my hit prediction for him at 2. Fukudome comes up with a chance to do damage!

3:56: Fuku walks in 4 pitches, I dont think they wanted to give him much to hit…

3:58: DeRosa K’s.. Blah! COME ON ‘RIOT!

4:01: Ryan battled but the result will show as 3 left on base. BLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4:03: MAN THAT INNING MIGHT COME BACK TO HAUNT US!

4:08: Carlos got through the top of the 6th WAY too EASY! I wonder if Lou will let him hit in the bottom of the inning.

4:12: Carlos Did indeed bat… well let’s just say he almost broke his bat over his knee… yep, you guessed it! He K’d.

4:13: Soriano pops out to 2nd base… amazing.. no boos… Wha Wha Wha???

4:16: Tejada just flexed his biceps and puts one into the stands in left field! UGH! 2-2.

4:19: OK I am back… I went and kicked the cat a couple times. While I was gone, Carlos k’d Blum, got Perez to goundout to the mound and then K’dTowles. UGHGHGH I HATE TEJADA!

4:26: Lee CRUSHES ONE! PLUS! He’s never tested positive to steroids! Take that Tejada! You punk! Cubs back on top 3-2.

4:31: heading into the top of the 8th with a one run lead. It’s a bit too tight to pull out the “W” flag just yet… Marmol is on the mound and Pie is in center! LET’s go guys!

4:39: Folks Carlos Marmol can be simply nasty! Brian Runge indeed is playing into this game more than you want umpires to. His strike zone has hurt both teams. None the less, heading into the bottom of the 8th with the good guys holding on to a one run lead. 3-2.

4:43: #34 is warming up in the bullpen down the third base line. Drama is soon to follow!

4:49: Wood got Erstad to ground out back to the mound… Carlos Lee is up now… ut oh!

4:51: Carlos GROUNDS OUT TO ARAMIS!!! TWO DOWN!!!!! GO CUBS GO!!!

4:52: Ugh it’s Tejada! COME ON KERRY!

4:53: YES! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!

Now my friends, today is going to be a great day!