Monday, March 31, 2008

Live Blog 7: Brewers-Cubs underway

After a 40-minute delay at Wrigley...let's play ball.


And who better to throw out the first pitch but Ernie Banks, Mr. Cub, famous for his line "Let's Play Two!"

As I squint to see Carlos Zambrano through the fog, most Cubs fans will settle for one today. 

Yes, the Cubs unveiled the Ernie Banks statue and had a pre-game celebration with both Banks and Billy Williams. It's only about 2 decades too late for the Banks statue, but let's not split hairs. 

Zambrano's been explosive on Opening Days in the past, and not in a good way. No one will argue the guy is passionate. 

The potent Brewers lineup will be a big test today and Big Z pitched a solid first inning, giving up just one cheap infield single that Aramis Ramirez slightly muffed.

If the Cubs are going to try to break that 100-year curse, Zambrano will have to keep those emotions in check.

At least Michael Barrett isn't around to stir up the pot.

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sox are off to good start with Thome's homer and Buerhle's 8 pitch first inning.

Ding!