We're still in first place...

Despite a poor showing Thursday against the Phightin' Phils, the Lovable Ones are still in first. The Fading Fast Brewers lost again to the Mets, this time 10-3 and remain percentage points behind the Cubbies.

Sean Marshall,who has been great in his last four starts (1-1, 2.31), got shelled for seven runs in 2 2/3. Rocky Cherry (a good porno name, if anyone's looking), Scott Eyre and Michael Wuertz all pitched well out of the pen to keep the Cubs close.

Down 7-1, the Cubs kept chipping away and thanks to Ryan Theriot's RBI single in the 8th, cut the Phils lead to 7-6. Will Ohman allowed three runs in the 9th and the Phightin's escaped Wrigley with a four game split.

Next Up: the Mets, the best team in the N.L., it will be good to see how we fare against them. Also, Tom Glavine will attempt to capture win #300 Sunday Night on ESPN. I like Tommy G., but let's hope he can wait until next week.

Friday features a great pitching matchup between two guys with great nicknames. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez takes on "The Mad Venezuelan", Carloz Zambrano. Also, the long-awaited return of Kerry Wood.

Welcome back Kerry, Go Big Z, So Long Brewers and Hello Playoffs.

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