The Cubs may soon be charged with assault and battery on the Pirates
The “cut Soriano” faction of Cubs Nation is getting quieter with each passing day. Chicago’s No.1 hitter led off Friday afternoon’s game with another home run (his third lead off home run in four games) and jacked a three-run home run in his second at bat during a 7-4 win over the Pirates. Better known as the Cubs’ whipping boys.
This is the tenth straight game, going back to last season, that Chicago has beaten Pittsburgh. At least Pittsburgh fans have the Penguins.
Geovony Soto (2-for-3) and Mark DeRosa (2-for-4) also hit four-baggers. All three players combined to collect six of the team’s eight hits on the afternoon.
Sean Gallagher earned himself another start on Wednesday thanks to his first Major League win. Gallagher went six innings and allowed just one run off four hits, convincing me that if I started against the Pirates I’d probably notch my first Major League win, too.
Kerry Wood ended things with his ninth save of the season — the five straight save opportunity he has converted.
