ahundrednextyears.blogspot.com - 9/12/2008
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The Cubs have been one of the National League's best defensive teams all year long and even with some breakdowns during their recent losing streak, the team continues to lead the NL in Defensive Efficiency Rating (percentage of batted balls converted into outs). The display of glovework in the ...
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Back on the right pace: Cubs snatch up series in St. Louis
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... Ryan Theriot came through on offense, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. To put the Cubs ahead 3-0 in the 6th inning Mike Fontenot drove in a run with a single. The Cards tried to make a comeback with 2 runs in the bottom half then came up empty. Kerry Wood, this time was able to be in control as he nailed down his 30th save. Not that their wasn't drama in the 9th, but it worked out in the Cubs' favor. Rich Harden was effective, pitching 6 innings. He didn't appear to show any ill-effects of a nagging arm problem. The following is his statline: ...
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