The Cubs seriously took one on the chin Monday night as they fell 5-4 to the 1st place Brewers.  They were up 4-2 going into the 8th inning when the ‘pitching machine’ Scott Eyre came into the game and gave up two runs, including a solo homerun by Prince Fielder.

“I made us play about six extra innings and use guys that didn’t need to pitch tonight,” said Eyre, who has a 15.00 ERA. “I’m having a tough time with everybody. If I make a mistake, I get hit.”

That’s typically what happens Scotty.  You make mistakes and get hit.  The game then went scoreless until the 12th inning when the Cubs put in Rocky Cherry (nice name) for his Major League debut.  Not a good idea!  Prince Fielder made mince meat of him as well, belting a game winning homerun to right field.

“It was a slider, it was a little bit in, but he got to it and it went out,” Cherry said. “I know he’s a good hitter. I’ve seen him on TV in the big leagues. He did a good job.”

Seen him hit on TV?  He acts like he’s in awe of Prince Fielder or something.  Better grow up quick buddy.  Sounds like the entire Cub organization was at arms after the game…

• Sweet Lou declined all interviews
• Gerald Perry was yelling at the umps down the hallway
• Mark Derosa was still complaining about the ‘last strike’ call

All in all - just another day in Cubbie land.  The Cubs moved to an impressive 3-8 at home and 7-12 overall sitting alone in last place!!!  What next?

What are the Cub fans going to hang their hat on this year.  Most years - the team can suck all year and finish last place, but if they beat the Cardinals a few times all is good and they still talk trash.  Well, the Cardinals took 2 out of 3 this weekend and are more than likely going to win the season series this year vs. the Cubs.  So what will that mean to Cub fans?  What will you hang your hat on now?

Cardinals have always owned the Chubs!  Fredbird is one tough cookie and would mess up the little bear!

A few more pics for your enjoyment!!!

I don’t even know if I’m able to talk trash right now with the Cardinals losing 4 in a row.  Oh wait - yes I can - the Redbirds are the DEFENDING WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!!!  Looking forward to being at Wrigley tomorrow for the afternoon game.  Enjoy the pic!  Anyone have more good ones?  Email me!  I won’t be around for the next few days but I’ll schedule an autopost to put another nice Cardinal/Chub picture out there. Look for it!