I was late to yesterday's game because of (thank god) some work, and missed the first run that the Cubs scored in the first inning, which turned out to actually be the winning run, because the Cubs shutout the first place Cardinals! Wrigley was packed with them crimson clad corn holes yesterday and I made a joke to a Cardinals fan wearing a World Series 2011 Champions patch on his sleeve, saying to him, "We don't see the word 'World Series' in Wrigley too often", and the jerk said, "And I hope you never do...". I was being generous with the guy, making a self deprecating joke, and he had to still be a jag off about it. Then we got to talking a little bit, and he was nice enough after that, but you could tell he was uncomfortable being nice to me. Afterall, I was wearing Cubbie Blue. But who cares? We're all fans of the game, and it's not that big a deal. He had such a hard time overcoming his jerky Cardinal nature, but managed to mumble out a conversation for an inning or two. He left promptly after the game without saying good bye, even though we had been chatting seconds earlier as Kevin Gregg escaped some 9th inning trouble notching his 16th save, and preserving the shutout.
So many destitute Cardinals' fans in the cheap seats....they are so poor. Losers....
So who's not a loser? I am incredibly happy to report that Starlin Castro went 3-4, and Anthony Rizzo went 2-3 yesterday. I am also elated to share with you that yesterday's winning pitcher, Edwin "don't call it a comeback" Jackson, pitched 7 innings of 3 hit, shutout, ball, with 5 K's and 0 walks. These are the longest contracts on the team, and unless they are traded or injured, we are gonna be seeing this trio for a while. Let's hope we see more of yesterday and not more of yestermonth. Castro specifically seems to be on the upswing. The Cubs scoreboard copy editors are certainly supportive...check out these scoreboard blurbs about Starlin from the last 2 nights....they're spinning the positives....
Multi hit efforts 4 of his last 13 games....ummm...that means a low batting average....
Reached base 66 of his last 89 games.....huh? That's not good....
These are weird stats that barely matter, but I think it's nice of the Cubs to try and positively spin Starlin's crappy season so far. Does he even read those things?
Speaking of spinning positives, this guy, who I call "Coon Skin Cap Man", might have the most creatively shaped mullet in Chicago. Jeff Samardkfjbgerg44r4r, take note. This could be you in 30 years....
Seriously, what is going on here.....but at least I know he's not racist, because I saw him help a black kid. What a guy!
In other, "awesome guys at the game watching the Cubs shut out the hated Cardinals" news....
Hooked my self up with what I call "Double leaners" I'm leaning on the fence and a railing simultaneously....jealous? I'm also old enough to drink beer, and have been for 18 years now, unlike these sorry underage saps who got caught with 2 beers and subsequently kicked out....
Where do all the confiscated 8$ beers go? Mmmmmm....confiscated beer....
These kids weren't even college age, but let's face it, the drinking age should be 16, and the driving age 21. They got it all backwards. You also shouldn't be allowed to vote after age 65 either, because there's a good possibility you'll die soon, and we will all be stuck with who you picked. That's some Son Ranto logic right there....learn it.
Well unfortunately, I don't have a ticket to today's Cowboy Hat giveaway. Tix didn't get below 40$ on the Stubhub, and Wrigley sold out all the cheapies to destitute Cardinals fans.
But today.....
The Cardinals Joe Kelly, who not only has two first names, one of which is a girls name, (loser), is 0-3 with a 4.15 ERA, and he goes against Carlos "the artist formerly known as mustache" Villanueva. 2-4, 3.63. My opinion is that we should sweep the Cardinals. That would rock. In fact, lets not allow a single run the whole series. That would be killer.
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