That was brilliant.
For the first time in 36 years, the Cubs have had a pitcher (Carlos Zambrano) throw a no-hitter (and, amazingly, Milt Pappa’s Wikipedia page
has already been updated to reflect that).
The Cubs scored 5 runs early in the game, but that really does not matter.
Big Z was phenomenal, with very good velocity (in the upper 90’s), great movement, good control, and simply unhittable stuff.
If there was any doubt about Z’s health, that should be gone.
And don’t look now, but all the Chicken Littles should note that the Cubs have now won three in a row, and lowered the division magic number to just 7.
Yes we can?
Added by Rob:
I am grateful that Len and Bob broke the stupid don’t mention the no hitter until its’ over rule. Len said it at the end of the eighth and Z still got the not hitter. I thought this was impossible because of the jinx factor.
All the old jinxs,whammys, and hoodoos are not in play for this Chicago team this year. Simply put Big Z’s no-hitter could not come at a better time to reinforce the players and fans belief that this IS the year we have been waiting for. What a way to turn it around and turn it on for the final leg of this very very long journey. Go Cubs!
Win four in a row and we are division champs! Lets make this happen on our next home stand so that we can have Harden and Big Z rested for the playoffs. I knew Big Z was going to get a no-no at some point in his career. It couldn’t have happened at a better time for this team. Hope there is no hangover this afternoon.
I’ve always appreciated announcers following the “don’t say he has a no-hitter going” rule. It makes it that much more exciting to imagine that you are participating in your pitcher’s effort to make history, and since anyone paying attention will understand what’s going on anyway, what’s the harm?
On that note, I appreciated Pat Hughes last night (even more than usual.) I never heard he or Ron explicitly say “no-hitter,” but he did say “there have been seven hits in the ballgame… and the Cubs have seven hits.” Beautiful!
“there have been seven hits in the ballgame… and the Cubs have seven hits.”
That is flipping hilarious.
He’s not the best in the business for nothing, folks.
You’re using an Obama slogan in relation to the Cubs? That’s just pathetic. I don’t want to be harsh, but you’re better than that.
I totally missed any Obama relation. I guess if you’re looking for something, you’ll find it.
I wasn’t really looking. “Yes we can” has been used by him since February or so, and I’m willing to bet that it was intentional.
I know I’m taking this too seriously, but really…to compare the Cubs’s season to a presidential campaign? That’s a little sad.
Steve-O, I think you described yourself perfectly when you admitted to taking dave’s words a bit too seriously. I can’t speak for him or anyone here, but I’m willing to bet real money that no one was thinking of anything even remotely political last night or this morning. We were thinking about a no-hitter and maybe a magic number.
On to more important things. Wasn’t it funny last night at the beginning of the game when Len and Bob thought the radar gun was badly calibrated?? Who knew!! They did admit their faux pas during today’s pre-game chatter. That Pat Hughes comment quoted above is GREAT!
I will be at Thursday’s game. Keeping my fingers crossed that it’s the clincher, but even if it isn’t I’m thrilled to be going!
Heh… sorry it offended you.
But it was intentional. And it was a joke.
Again, not offended. All I’m trying to say is that it’s beneath you, and the traditional writing on this site. I’m done now
Cubs are back!!!! The mood has shifted, the players are smiling and hitting and the pitchers are all coming around. JUST BELIEVE!!!!!!!
Steve-O, it’s praise like this that’s nice to hear. Gracias!
I despise Jose Valverde so I am very happy to not have to see that guy at any point during the last 2 days. Last year, during the NLDS, that guy made me so angry. Is their another player that anyone despises as much as I despise Valverde???
Barry? Not really a player anymore though…
Now it would have to be Gary Sheffield.