*At 3-11, the Cubs bullpen has the worst win % in the major leagues.
*Cub pitchers have been adept at getting out of trouble. With 2 outs and RISP, hitters are batting only .168, the best in the majors.
*With yesterday's win, the Cubs have narrowed the gap in their series vs. the White Sox. The South Siders lead 29-27 since interleague play was introduced in 1997.
*Carlos Zambrano won both his starts against the White Sox last year.
*Paul Konerko hit 2 homers off Zambrano last year.
*With yesterday's outing by Javier Vazquez, Sox starters have lasted into the 6th inning in 24 straight starts. With reliever Nick Masset set to start Sunday, that streak will be sorely tested.
*The White Sox are only 1-5 on Sundays this year.
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Comments
Your stats about the bullpen and the Big Z are factually correct and being a Cub Fan for 50 of my 54 years I have to bring up another point which probably has nothing to do with anything. To be quite honest, I listen to Pat and Lou for the majority of the Cub games and sometimes to Len and Bob but because I am a baseball fan to the max, there are times I have had to listen to you, Mr. Harrelson and DJ. I have come to the conclusion that while you are the enemy, you do carry on a most exclusive and honorable tradition and that is honest broadcasting. You are not afraid to give credit where credit is due, no matter which player it is, home or opposition. Having listened to broadcasts over the country for over 40 years, you are among the elite in baseball broadcasters as have been the Cub announcers with minor exceptions. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Katie A Gray | May 20, 2007 2:05 PM
What is happening with Scott Posdnick? As a kid I had a Hawk Harrelson glove. In fact I still have it. Tom in Fresno
Posted by: Tom Bulger | May 20, 2007 9:22 PM
I think Masset did a WONDERFUL job on the game Sunday!!.. Knowing Ozzie, this was in the works long before he had told anyone.. just to surprise the Cubs! was very upset about the friday and saturday games, but they reinstalled my faith on Sunday!!
and just like the sox, Hawk and Dj bring it to the plate as well!!.. my 4 year old will not watch a game unless you two are the sport casters..
he will sit there and say everything you guys say.. and when a home run is hit.. he stands up.. tells everyone to shhhh.. so he can say.. "stretch, get on back there.. he looks up and u can put it on the boreddddddddddd yes!".. its too cute..
you guys are truley the best!!.. and u know u gotta be.. when my soon to be 13 year old says that the only thing he wants for his b-day is autograped photos of u two.. hint hint.. LOL.. keep up the good work.. and we will win.. or die tryin!!
Posted by: missy brooks | May 21, 2007 7:50 AM