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Cubs Losing Streak Continues As They Fall 7-4
Posted on 20 May 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Recap: Without Paul Konerko in the lineup, the White Sox win convincingly, and take game two of the crosstown series 7-4. The White Sox hitters were on fire Saturday as they hit three homeruns, two of which were off of Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster (0-2). He went six innings, gave up four runs on seven hits, with three strike outs. The lose for Dempster continues a cold streak that ...
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Sox Spoil Wood’s Final Game With Win Over Cubs
Posted on 19 May 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Recap: Kerry Wood’s final game didn’t end in a victory for the Chicago Cubs, but his ending as an individual couldn’t have been any better. As Wood took over the mound for starter Jeff Samardjiza in the eighth inning with one out, he struck out his only batter, Dayan Viciedo on three pitches. Wood got an amazing standing ovation from the crowd as he got his final “K” of his caree...
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Cubs On a Two Game Skid With Loss to Brewers 8-2
Posted on 13 May 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Recap: The Chicago Cubs were looking to avenge the tough loss they suffered Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers. Quite the opposite happened for the Cubs as they drop game two of the series 8-2. Cubs starter Chris Volstead (0-5) took the mound looking for his first win in his last 18 starts. Volstad was pitching a solid game, and his first win of the season, although not guara...
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Wild Game in Milwaukee as Cubs Fall 8-7 in Extra Innings
Posted on 12 May 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Recap: Friday night was a battle of the bottom feeders of the National League Central, but that didn’t make the game any less enjoyable, unless you‘re a Cubs fan. In a crazy game, the Chicago Cubs were unable able to pull out the win against the Milwaukee Brewers, losing 8-7 in 13 innings. With the game tied at seven a piece in the bottom of the 13th inning, Cubs rookie reliever Lendy...
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Volstad’s Struggles Continue as Cubs Fall 5-1
Posted on 6 May 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Recap: The Chicago Cubs seemed to be hitting their stride going into the second game of the series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Dodgers starting pitcher Chris Capuano (4-0) wanted to put a stop to it, and did so indeed. Capuano pitched seven scoreless innings with three hits, and to top it off he knocked in two runs of his own at the plate as the Cubs fall 5-1 Saturday afternoon. The...
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Cubbies Start Series Off Strong with 5-4 Win Over Dodgers
Posted on 5 May 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Recap: After going 0-7 dating back to July of 2011, Cubs starting pitcher Paul Maholm (3-2) has begun to hit his stride. With the Cubs 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Maholm has now won three consecutive starts. He pitched six solid innings giving up one run on three hits. Maholm also had no walks and struck out four. Relievers James Russell and Kerry Wood gave up a ...
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Series is Now Even After Cubs Fall 5-2 to Phillies
Posted on 28 Apr 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Recap: The Chicago Cubs fall 5-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. One night after hammering ace Roy Halladay the Cubs were looking for a repeat performance against Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton (2-3). Unfortunately for the Cubs, Blanton pitched seven strong innings allowing two runs, eight hits, and he also struck out eight batters. Cubs starting pitcher Rand...
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Cardinals Take Final Game as Cubs fail to Sweep
Posted on 26 Apr 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Recap: After winning their first series of the season, the Chicago Cubs were unable to complete the series sweep, of the arch rival St. Louis Cardinals, with a 5-1 loss Wednesday afternoon. Cubs starting pitcher Chris Volstad (0-3) had a solid six innings of work giving up six hits, three earned runs, four strike outs, but imploded in his final inning where he gave up his three earned runs....
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Cubs Win to End Six Game Slide
Posted on 21 Apr 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Recap: The Chicago Cubs snapped their six game losing streak with a 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds Saturday. The North Siders got off to an early start with four runs in the second inning. Both Darwin Barney and Steven Clevenger each had three hits a piece. Cubs starting pitcher Paul Maholm (1-2) got his first win of the season. After going down 1-0 early, allowing three of the firs...
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Cubs Struggle in Last Two Games as Cardinals Take Series
Posted on 15 Apr 2012 by Brandyn Smith.
Game 1: Jeff Samardzjia (2-0) vs. Adam Wainwright (0-2) The World Series ceremony was the only thing that was special Friday afternoon for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Chicago Cubs spoiled the Cards rainy home opener with a 9-5 victory. In the first inning Ian Stewart hit a three-run shot, and in the third inning Bryan LaHair hit his first grand slam to put the Cubbies up 8-0 through th...
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Can Theo Raise Old Cubs Glory?
Posted on 28 Mar 2012 by Steven Keys.
It’s become an annual rite of springtime across America. It’s up there with packing away the sweaters, starting up the John Deere and digging out the neatsfoot oil for Mr. Rawlings. When the early baseball chatter hits the national airwaves, topic will eventually turn to those loveable losers on Chicago’s north side and their infamous streak, the longest title-drought in professional spor...
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It’s a Cubs Revolution!
Posted on 28 Oct 2011 by Kamil Kolodziejski.
CHICAGO – Over the last few days, the Chicago Cubs front office has been dramatically revolutionized. This past Tuesday, the Cubs officially introduced former GM of the Red Sox, Theo Epstein. Tom Ricketts, chairman of the Cubs, held a press conference to officially announce the new president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs. It is a day to rejoice as the Cubs are taking a new direc...









