left field outs transform
a long swing short on long hits
double the trouble

Astros 4, Cubs 3

on the dirt pulpit
manifest vindication
for grade-school mistakes

Atros 2, Cubs 7

back and forth leads sway
out-blowing wind falls short
of miscue cure all

Brewers 8, Cubs 6

silence chased away
the joy catching the despair
the riot begins

Brewers 6, Cubs 7

souvenirs rain down
dented Waveland hope takes flight
is it all thumbs up?

Brewers 5, Cubs 9

gray surround the mound
in a fundamental fog
eight Cubs left on base

Cubs 1, Reds 3

seven strong from Z
secured by long ball flurry
basepath errs don't haunt

Cubs 4, Reds 3

sterling Silva start
tarnished by walk, walk, grandslam
four runs fall short

Cubs 4, Reds 5

Hope springs eternal
as new Cubs carry the load
all stars disappoint



Cubs 2, Braves 0

Rust-covered defense
turns three-one fastball into
losing souvenir



Cubs 2, Braves 3

Zambrano's rage waits
as runs grow like summer grass
on pre-season hopes

Seven hundred and
fifty six Bentlys or get
one Soriano?

Cubs 5, Braves 16