CubsChic

Soto had yet another amazing night at the plate, including two 3-run doubles and his 20th homer of the year; a total of 7 RBIs. He’s only the seventh player in the Majors this year to accomplish that. His big day helped get Soriano off the hook after he dropped an easy fly ball, resulting in the Pirates scoring then go-ahead runs. Whether his stupid hop had anything to do with it or not, the man is paid way to much to play worse than a Little Leaguer. His explanation of “Maybe I need to concentrate a little more” isn’t acceptable. I thought that was why he did that inane hop, to make it a little more challenging so that he’d have to concentrate. He owes Soto a nice dinner.

Big Z should be happy with a no-decision. He didn’t have his best stuff last night, to say the least. Looking at the schedule, he comes up next on August 31, but maybe he can ask Lou to skip him one day and pitch next on September 1 instead. August hasn’t been kind to Zambrano the last few years. His ERA this month is 7.43 in five starts. His August ‘07 ERA was 7.06. He rebounded well in September last year, so let’s hope history repeats itself and he finishes strong - and stays strong throughout the postseason.