SB Nation Chicago - Cubs Fall In Extra Inningshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2011-06-04T20:00:48-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/19703972011-06-04T20:00:48-05:002011-06-04T20:00:48-05:00Pujols,Cardinals Win In Walk Off Fashion
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a> Manager Mike Quade made a trip to the mound in the bottom of the 12th inning to instruct <span>Jeff Samardzija</span> and <span>Geovany Soto</span> how to handle the upcoming at bat of <span>Albert Pujols</span>. Unfortunately the message wasn’t received, as Pujols hit his ninth career game-ending home run to lead the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">Cardinals</a> to a 5-4 victory in 12 innings.</p>
<p>Pujols was the story of the game. The Cardinals (35-25) slugger isn’t having his typical <span class="caps">MVP</span> type season, but don’t tell that to the Cubs (23-33). On Saturday Pujols had two home runs and a double to drive in four of the cardinals five runs. Many Cubs fans are probably wondering why you would even pitch to Pujols in that situation.</p>
<p><span>Randy Wells</span> started the game for the Cubs and pitched ok. Wells went 5.2 innings and gave up four runs on just three hits. This was his second start since coming off the DL. The Cubs bullpen pitched great. Five relievers pitched a total of six innings allowing only the one run.</p>
<p><span>Kyle Lohse</span> didn’t live up to his impressive stats he has had this season, but kept his team in the game. Lohse went 5.2 innings and gave up four runs on 11 hits. The Cardinals bullpen bailed him out though shutting the Cubs out for the final 6.1 innings of the game and gave up just one hit.</p>
<p><span>Eduardo Sanchez</span> earned the win for St Louis to improve his record to 2-1 on the season. Jeff Samardzija took the loss for the Cubs dropping his record to 3-2. With Saturday’s victory the Cardinals won the series and will go for the sweep Sunday afternoon.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-cubs/2011/6/4/2207057/cardinals-cubs-pujols-quade-lohse-samardzija-wellsTim Sieck2011-06-04T10:41:03-05:002011-06-04T10:41:03-05:00Cubs Look To Rebound In Game Two Of Series
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<p>The <a href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cubs</a> seem to be on the verge of a free fall. After a 3-6 home stand against three sub-.500 teams, the Cubs dropped game one of their 10 game trip Friday evening in St. Louis in a game which was never close. Injuries to most of the outfield and starting pitching staff have really started to take there toll on the 2011 squad. If the Cubs have any aspirations of becoming competitive again, there's no better time to start then on Saturday against the first place <a href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cardinals</a>.</p>
<p>Starting game two of the series for the Cubs (23-32) will be <span>Randy Wells</span>. Wells will be making his second start since returning from the disabled list. The right hander is 1-1 on the season with a 5.40 ERA. The good news for Wells and the Cubs is that in his last two starts against the Cardinals he is 2-0 with a 0.60 ERA.</p>
<p>The Cardinals (34-25) will counter with verteran <span>Kyle Lohse</span>. Lohse has been fantastic this season. He comes in to Saturday's matinee with a 7-2 record and an ERA of 2.13. Lohse has struggled against the Cubs in his career. In his last seven outings against Chicago he 0-3 with an 8.07 ERA.</p>
<p>The weather forecast at the time of first pitch in St Louis is sunny skies with temps in the mid 90's. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:10 CST. The game can be seen on Fox.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2011/6/4/2336153/cubs-look-to-rebound-in-game-two-of-seriesTim Sieck