The Cubs played a great series against St. Louis this weekend at home, winning all three games, coming from behind in all three as well. In addition, these are the sort of games that really good teams win, so hopefully they are back fro real this time.
They got great starts from Lackey and Lester in the first two and survived a somewhat shaky performance from Hendricks in the final game. All in all, a major step forward. Incidentally, I really like what I have seen of Ian Happ. He went through at rough patch during the West Coast trip, but he seems to have adjusted. The two home runs Sunday night were really big. I also rather agree with Maddon that besides the grand slam Saturday from Schwarber, more important for his return to form were the three walks today.
The Cubs have a real chance to assert themselves on this homestand. The Marlins, a pretty mediocre outfit, come in next, followed by the Rockies, a team that seems to be playing way over its head. They go on the road after that against some pretty weak opponents until they finish off June against Washington.
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