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Steve Trachsel vs.
Scott Olsen
Lineups:
Soriano LF |
Ramirez SS |
Theriot SS |
Uggla 2B |
Lee 1B |
Hermida RF |
Ramirez 3B |
Cabrera 3B |
DeRosa 2B |
Jacobs 1B |
Soto C |
Linden LF |
Monroe RF |
Olivo C |
Jones CF |
De Aza CF |
Trachsel P |
Olsen P |
Paul Sullivan reports that following last night's loss, Steve Trachsel was shouting profanities at reporters from across the Cub locker room. It wasn't clear if something precipitated the behavior or if it's just an adorable quirk.
Swearin' Steve is 1-2 in his second stint as a Cub, averaging about 4 1/3 IP, 7 hits and 4 runs allowed per outing. With all that's riding on today's result, no way Lou Piniella will let Trachsel anywhere near the fifth inning if he's struggling.
Are the Cubs playing "tight"? After last night's game, Lou said he thought they were, and some of what we're seeing on the field--the constant chirping at umpires, the mental mistakes--would indicate the manager is right. Maybe last night's Brewer loss to the Cards will loosen everyone up. Also, I'm thinking that after losing every game they've played against this fifth-place team this year, the Cubs are at some point bound to have a victory land in their laps.
Chicago-area native Olsen (3 no-decisions, 3.94 ERA lifetime v. Cubs) gave up eight unearned runs in his last start, against the Mets. That's a new Florida franchise record. I bet his family in Crystal Lake is proud.
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