The Curse of Wrigley Field

The Cubs got a win and it was against a good team and a good pitcher.  Rodrigo Lopez was solid on the mound and Roy Halladay looked mortal as the Cubs beat the Phillies 5-1.  Lopez gave up a run on five hits with three strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings.  Three relievers then shut down the Phillies from there.

Carlos Pena and Aramis Ramirez both went yard in the win.  Pena went three for three and he drew a walk in an impressive day.

If the Cubs played in the division with the Phillies, they’d already be 21 games back.  The win puts the Cubs at 39-58. Wonder what they’ll do come trade deadline although I know Aramis Ramirez said he was going to stand pat.  Still Cubs tickets will sell just like they always do and we’ll have to wait one more year for another chance at the promised land.