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Cubs In Haiku: Nationals 2, Cubs 1

Cubs In Haiku: Nationals 2, Cubs 1
Winds saved us early Cost us a run in the eighth Cold slap in the face The Trib’s caption for the photo accompanying this post was “It’s quiet around Wrigley Field early Thursday.” Sadly, it was quiet in and around Wrigley Field late Thursday, too. Dempster was impressive with 10 Ks, but the Nats might... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
April 6, 2012 at 11:45 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Phillies 4, Cubs 2

Cubs In Haiku: Phillies 4, Cubs 2
Garza gem wasted This time Marshall blows the save You thought they would win? Paul Sullivan wonders if Quade will be back next year … Now in his first full season at the helm, Quade is seemingly on the endangered species list himself, while Piniella is home relaxing in Tampa. After the Cubs 4-2 loss... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
July 20, 2011 at 10:39 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 10, Nationals 9

Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 10, Nationals 9
It’s hard to believe The Cubs were losing eight-zip But came back to win Matt Garza gave up six straight hits without retiring anyone in the bottom of the third, as the Nationals took what seemed to be an insurmountable 7-0 lead. They added another in the fourth before the Cubs began their comeback. But... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
July 7, 2011 at 11:24 pm
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Cubs In Haiku: Nationals 5, Cubs 4

Cubs In Haiku: Nationals 5, Cubs 4
A new way to lose Walk, bunt, stolen base, wild pitch One run on no hits Here’s all you need to know: Carlos Marmol’s wild pitch allowed the winning run to score. With the score tied at 4, Marcos Mateo walked Jayson Werth. After a sacrifice by Livan Hernandez, Mateo left with an injury, and... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
July 5, 2011 at 8:29 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 6, Royals 4

Cubs fans in Kansas City react to an exciting win on Friday night Cubs get some big breaks And for once, take advantage Win one in K.C. In a crazy ninth inning, Tony Campana reached first base on a pop bunt that was called a trap but looked close on the replay. After a D.J... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
June 25, 2011 at 10:48 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 6, White Sox 3

Carlos Pena makes his way through the Cubs dugout after hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning that proved to be the game-winner (Tribune Photo by Scott Strazzante) Pena’s three run shot Gave Cubs the lead in the sixth Which made Cubs fans smile Ozzie ejected Arguing call in the sixth Which made Geo... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
June 21, 2011 at 11:10 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Swept Away

This logo is located in the tunnel connecting the Cubs dugout to the clubhouse.  (Photo by Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune) Swept by the Astros Cubs fans are starting to ask Can things get much worse? Two more injuries Soriano on Monday A-Ram on Wednesday In Tuesday night’s game Marmol had worst appearance In almost five... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
June 2, 2011 at 9:24 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 5, Astros 4

Castro and Barney Lead the Cubs to victory Batting one-and-two The Cubs survived a seventh inning that saw the Astros smack two home runs against Ryan Dempster to climb within one run of the Cubs, who at one time led 5-0.  Carlos Marmol was in typical form, striking out the side in the ninth for... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
April 12, 2011 at 9:04 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 1

Randy Wells pitched six innings on Monday to earn a win (Tribune Photo by Phil Velasquez) Back to .500 Maybe we’ll win a series Against the D-Backs After losing their opening series to the Pirates, things started out a little better against the Diamondbacks on Monday.   Alfonso Soriano’s solo home run in the third... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
April 6, 2011 at 11:49 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Pirates 5, Cubs 4

Chicago Tribune Photo by José M. Osorio Garza’s 12 strikeouts Most he’s had in his career That was a good thing But here’s the bad thing He also gave up 12 hits Most of his career The Cubs almost won Just one of many “almosts” In Sunday’s ballgame Carlos Peña almost hit a grand slam... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
April 3, 2011 at 5:21 pm
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