Last Game of the 2008 Year

The Cubs lost its final game to a dominant team, but it was a fine Indian Summer day and nothing is better than playing baseball in the sun.
Sunday 10/26: Cubs lose to Cardinals 8-1
Tough game again with the Cardinals scoring early and often. Bobby pitched four good innings allowing only 1 run with 6 strikeouts. Eric and Matt each [...]

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Smokin’ Joe Blanton!

Congratulations to Joe Blanton, pitcher for the Phillies who led his team to a 10-2 win over the Rays last night. He must have been channeling Babe Ruth because not only was he dominant on the mound, he also hit a screaming home run which was only the 14th World Series homer by a pitcher [...]

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Game Updates 10/18-10/19

The Cubs lost both games this weekend in very cold weather. More bats are breaking than ever including 3 in one game alone!
Friday 10/18: Cubs fall to Rockies 4-2
Unbelievably well-pitched game by Matt who struck out 11 of 15 batters in 4 no-hit innings of work, collecting his 100th strikeout for 2008! Unfortunately the Cubs bats weren’t [...]

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Game Updates 10/10-10/11

The Cubs again won their games this weekend, clinching both in the last inning with incredible come-from-behind victories.  Never give up, never give in!
Friday 10/10: Cubs climb over Rockies 12-11
No write-up on this one since I had to miss it due to work and the Columbus Day weekend has kept us busy, but “Nuf Ced.”
Saturday 10/11: Cubs clip wings of Angels 10-9
Great game with [...]

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Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays for Pennant!

Congratulations to both the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays for advancing to the 2008 American League Championship Series. Time to protect the crown and defend the Nation!

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Game Updates 10/4-10/5

The Cubs won both games this weekend in VERY chilly weather. The bats continue to break, and make for good firewood given the temperatures in the Boston area!
Saturday 10/4: Cubs Beat Red Sox 10-7
The Cubs came from behind to nip the Red Sox after trailing 5-3 through the first 2 innings. Matt hit 3 for 3 with 2 singles [...]

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Game Updates 9/20-9/21

Another exciting weekend! The Cubs lost a close game on Saturday and we beat an undefeated team on Sunday. Glad to see a lot of smiles on the kids faces on both days of the weekend, which is the most important thing of all.
Saturday 9/20: Cubs Lose to Nationals 6-3
The Cubs lost to the Nationals [...]

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