Kerry Wood had another brilliant relief stint yesterday, coming in with bases loaded and no outs and escaping with a strikeout and double play ball. He stayed in for another inning, and after a one-out base hit off of his foot follwed by a walk, Wood again escaped on a double play ball. He hit 97 on the radar gun yesterday and had good movement on his fastball.
I continue to think Lou is prepping Wood for serious post-season duty. If our starting pitching stays as shaky as it's been early on, we're going to need strong middle relief. Right now, I'm feeling good abour Wood being that guy.
That is, if we can make it to the playoffs...
Magic Number: 2
GO CUBS!
I've interrupted my writing/editing blog to devote it solely on the Cubs. We are backing into this clinch. It's insanity. Why do the Cubs always do this to us? With Maddux pitching tonight and the Cubs playing a sub-par team, tonight might be the clinch. Hold onto your (Cubs) hats!
Goooooooo, Cubs!
Lynn (fan since the '70s)
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