Cubs Still Somehow Manage To Fukudome Themselves [MLB Closer]

Intentional Foul found this 4/1/2008 on deadspin.com [flag]

Even though it appeared that the Cubs, off the mighty bat of Kosuke Fukudome, who went 3-for-3 including the game-tying home run off the hairy useless mess that now inhabits former lights-out closer Eric Gagne, the Cubs still lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 10 innings. Bobby Howry gave up a sacrifice fly in the 10th that sealed the Cubs fate and kickstarted their 100-year anniversary of ... [link]

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Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back
Published 4/1/2008 by Chris at Intentional Foul
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