Cubs 14, Reds 9; Cheers and Jeers by Damen Jackson

Filed: September 6th, 2008 The Chicago Cubs broke a six-game losing streak Saturday -- beating the Reds 14-9 -- by getting back to what they've done all year; strong starting pitching, good execution, and capitalizing on shaky opposition pitching...

Astros 3, Cubs 0; Maybe I should have stayed away by Damen Jackson

Roy Oswalt dominated for eight-plus innings, and the Astros capitalized on just a touch of Jason Marquis wildness during a two-run fourth inning to beat the Cubs 3-0 this Labor Day. The loss was the Cubs third in a row, giving them their first such streak...

Cubs 2, Pirates 0; Marquis deals a shutout by Damen Jackson

Jason Marquis threw seven shutout innings, and the Cubs scored two runs in the seventh to beat the Pirates 2-0 Thursday afternoon at PNC Park. Many people who saw the game this afternoon will probably tell you that this was the best outing of the season...

Nationals 13, Cubs 5; So much for the script by Damen Jackson

You know the play, don't you? A bad team comes to town to face a very good one, usually riding some sort of losing streak. They've started their youth movement, so you send your bench guys in to smack them around, take the series, and you go on...

Cub sweep Braves doubleheader 10-2, 8-0 by Damen Jackson

You got swept in a doubleheader? Yeah, they're really that bad. The last time I checked in on the Atlanta Braves was during their June 10 - 12 stint at Wrigley Field. At the time, they were a bad team; hanging on by a little luck, a hot Chipper Jones...
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Pirates 3, Cubs 0; Silenced by Damen Jackson

Jason Marquis sucks. There, now that I've got the obligatory comment out of the way, we can move on to a (quick) discussion of Friday's game. I say quick because it's August. Enjoy the weather, meet some friends, have a good time. The dogs...
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Cubs 9, Marlins 6; Applause to Mighty Mike by Damen Jackson

Pinch-hitter Mike Fontenot hit a three-run double in the 7th, and Jeff Samardzija went two innings in relief for his first major-league save, as the Cubs outlasted the Florida Marlins 9-6. The win restores the Cubs to sole possession of 1st place in the...
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Too much Conor Jackson, not enough offense by Damen Jackson

The Cubs continues their offensive funk of this road trip, and the Diamondbacks exploded for six runs on the Cubs bullpen, beating Chicago 9-2 Tuesday night in Arizona. The losing streak is now at five of six games, and coupled with the Brewers win against...
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Cubs lose 11-4 to Orioles - Now it's their turn by Damen Jackson

Move along. Nothing to see here. The Cubs lost 11-4 to the Orioles yesterday, and were beaten so soundly and completely that it was most reminiscent of a car accident. This was only their second series loss at home this year -- the first Opening Week...
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Marquis outpitched Halladay; and no, it's not April Fools by Damen Jackson

Jason Marquis proved that he actually can pitch, and Reed Johnson provided the run support as the Cubs beat the Blue Jays this afternoon 6-2 . It was the second time in three days that they've won against the pitching cream of their respective league...
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10 Things I Think I Think - 6/10/08 by Damen Jackson

What a wild and wonderful week. It seems like it's been ages since the Cubs were last at Wrigley, beating the Rockies 5-3 last Sunday. In reality of course, it been a bit over a week, and the Cubs return tomorrow after what was really a good road...
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When Jason is on...and he was on! by Damen Jackson

Sometimes, I like to put everything down, and just watch a ballgame. Those who have seen me at Wrigley know what I mean. Camera, scorecards, notebook, cellphone, etc. It helps you remember for a bit all those little, subtle things that made you a fan...
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He's just so...average by Damen Jackson

Jason Marquis pitched just well enough to win, 13 pitchers almost looked like one too few, and Alfonso Soriano hit a deciding three-run home run in the 8th, as the Cubs outslugged the Padres 9-6 at Petco last night. Yes, that he would be Jason Marquis...
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This Wood was worse than the maple bats by Damen Jackson

After going 14 innings last night in a 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates , you, I, and the Cubs team are likely ready to put this game down, and move on. There's a 12:35 getaway game this afternoon to boot, so I hope no one spent too much time dwelling...
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