D-D-Dempster and the Mets

Once Again Ryan Dempster was destroyed by the Mets and once again the Cubs lost, this time 6-2. Dempster, our alleged closer, allowed four runs in the 9th as the Mets broke open a 2-2 ballgame.

His last appearance against the Mets saw Dempster give up five runs and blow a four-run lead in the 9th as Carlos Delgado hit a two-run walk-off single to give the Mets a 6-5 win on May 17th. Check out his stats against the best team in the N.L. this season:

Dempster vs. NYM: 135.00 ERA, 0-2, .750 BAA, Dear Sweet Lou, give Dempster the next two days off.

A couple of positive notes, Kerry Wood was activated and nearly entered the ballgame but Lou put in Bob Howry after Jason Kendall got his first big hit as a Cub and tied the game at two with a double in the 7th. Many fans thought Wood was coming in to pitch the 8th and began cheering only to see Howry come running in from the pen.

And the Red-Hot Derrek Lee went 2-4 with a HR. If he can rediscover his HR stroke, watch out. Lee is 6-12 with four doubles, a homer and 2 RBI in August. We are definitely going to need some more production out of our best hitter down the stretch.

Big Z didn't have it today but still only gave up one run in 5+ innings before leaving with heat related cramps. Zambrano tied a career high by walking 7 but made quality pitches when he needed to and kept the Cubs in the game.

Anyway, lets go Phillies tonight, beat the Brewers.