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