Jason Bay Day

The Pirates deserved every bit of their 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Jason Bay had one heck of a game going 2-4 with a home run and 4 rbi's. Carlos Zambrano pitched well but the offense didn't back him up. The Cubs once again got off to a quick 1-0 lead but that would be the last time they would lead in this game. The Pirates scored 3 in the 3rd capped off by a Jason Bay home run. The Cubs then scored one in the 6th but failed to tie the game. In the 8th Bobby Howry gave up 3 runs almost giving the game to the Pirates and the Cubs failed to rally in the 9th.
The good news today is the Nationals beat the Brewers by a score of 7-2. With that Brewer loss the Cubs go into the All-Star break 4.5 behind them for the National League Central division lead. As I am typing this the Dodgers are killing the Marlins 8-0 in the 2nd. If the Dodgers hang on the Cubs will move to 4 games behind them in the National League wild card chase.
The Cubs now get 3 big days off before playing the Astros next Friday in Chicago. Monday is the State Farm Home Run Derby on ESPN and Tuesday is the All-Star Game on FOX. Derrek Lee and Alfonso Soriano will represent the Cubs at the game.
Finally, I noticed that the scoring bug on Comcast SportsNet looked different today. I am wondering if anyone else noticed this as well.

Stud of the Day:
Mark DeRosa

2-4, 1 rbi

Youtube Video Of The Day:


GO CUBS!