Looks like runs are back in vogue in Colorado. The winner in each of the three games in this series scored at least eight runs. Not too shabby.
The wheels fell off the wagon for Rich Hill in the fifth inning. He was crusing along before he got shelled for four runs. He dropped to 2-5 and Jacque Jones hit homerun number 19. John Mabry drove in the other run for the Cubs in the 10-2 loss.
The Rockies doubled up the Cubs yesterday. Angel Guzman was gone before the end of his third inning and he dropped to 0-3. Matt Murton hit homerun number seven. He finished with three hits and two RBIs in the 8-4 loss.
The Cubs did come from behind today to beat the Rockies to end their skid. Down 7-4, the Cubs ate away at the lead with a run in the seventh and then they took the lead with three in the eighth. Ryan Theriot had the big hit. His pinch hit three run double gave the Cubs that lead in the eighth inning. Aramis Ramirez hit his 28th homerun of the season and he drove in two runs.
Next up is three with the Astros. Once again, the Cubs can play spoiler. Tuesday we’ll get to see Roger Clemens. Tomorrow’s matchup is probably the best. Carlos Zambrano will go up against Roy Oswalt.
