Chi Cubs (86-57) at St. Louis (77-66)

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Cubs' rotation appears back on track

Carrie Muskat / MLB.com
Given the way things have shaped up for the Cubs lately, fans might not imagine the rotation is set for the next few weeks. They would be wrong, however, as Lou Piniella has his hurlers set until season's end -- beginning with Ryan Dempster in St. Louis on Tuesday.
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Cubs probable pitcher

Ryan Dempster

  • #46 RHP
  • (15-6) 2.99 ERA 167 SO
In his next start, Dempster will be vying for his career-high 16th win once again. The right-hander suffered a rare loss at home in his last start, against Houston. He gave up three runs on eight hits in seven innings, but the Cubs' offense continued to sputter. Since the All-Star break, Dempster is 5-2 with a 2.44 ERA.
  W-L ERA IP BB SO AVG
Career 74-81 4.58 1402.0 703 1174 .261
Season 15-6 2.99 183.2 72 167 .221
September 0-1 3.86 7.0 3 7 .296
Vs. St. Louis 1-0 2.70 6.2 3 6 .231

Series at a Glance

Standings - 09/09/2008 W L PCT GB Home Away
Chicago Cubs (NL Central) 86 57 .601 - 51-24 35-33
St. Louis Cardinals (NL Central) 77 66 .538 9.0 39-32 38-34
Stats - 09/09/2008 AVG R HR RBI SB SO ERA IP H BB SO
CHC .280 769 166 730 84 1038 3.86 1288.2 1185 476 1119
STL .279 685 156 657 63 876 4.16 1286.1 1351 432 828
stl

Series vs. Cubs bigger than rivalry

Matthew Leach / MLB.com
The upcoming series against the Cubs is a big one for the Cardinals, but not just because it's against their longtime rivals.
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Cardinals probable pitcher

Kyle Lohse

  • #26 RHP
  • (13-6) 3.76 ERA 106 SO
Ever wonder why statheads say wins don't matter? Take a look at Lohse's past four starts. He's pitched 26 innings, allowing eight runs for a 2.77 ERA. He's struck out 18 against eight walks, and given up exactly one home run. To top it off, three of those four starts have come in three of the most hitter-friendly parks in baseball, in Cincinnati, Houston and Phoenix. And yet he's 0-1 in those games. Can somebody please buy this guy a break?
  W-L ERA IP BB SO AVG
Career 76-80 4.68 1346.0 409 840 .282
Season 13-6 3.76 182.0 44 106 .270
September 0-0 0.00 6.0 2 7 .227
Vs. Chi Cubs 0-1 6.92 13.0 4 6 .288

Cubs hitters vs Kyle Lohse

  2008 2003-2007
Hitter AVG AB HR RBI AVG AB HR RBI
Adduci, James - - - - - - - -
Baker, Jeff - - - - .000 2 0 0
Blanco, Andres - - - - .333 6 0 0
Bradley, Milton - - - - .286 7 0 0
Castillo, Welington - - - - - - - -
Colvin, Tyler - - - - - - - -
Fontenot, Mike .250 4 1 3 .167 6 1 4
Fox, Jake - - - - - - - -
Fukudome, Kosuke .286 7 0 1 .286 7 0 1
Fuld, Sam - - - - - - - -
Hill, Koyie - - - - .000 1 0 0
Hoffpauir, Micah - - - - - - - -
Lee, Derrek .500 6 0 0 .400 15 0 1
Miles, Aaron - - - - .500 10 0 1
Ramirez, Aramis .000 3 0 0 .636 11 1 5
Soriano, Alfonso .250 4 0 1 .406 32 2 7
Soto, Geovany .200 5 0 2 .375 8 0 2
Theriot, Ryan .429 7 0 1 .529 17 0 1

Cardinals hitters vs Ryan Dempster

  2008 2003-2007
Hitter AVG AB HR RBI AVG AB HR RBI
Anderson, Bryan - - - - - - - -
Craig, Allen - - - - - - - -
Freese, David - - - - - - - -
Greene, Tyler - - - - - - - -
Hamilton, Mark - - - - - - - -
Jay, Jon - - - - - - - -
Jones, Daryl - - - - - - - -
Ludwick, Ryan .333 3 0 0 .500 10 1 1
Lugo, Julio - - - - .000 6 0 0
Mather, Joe .333 3 0 1 .333 3 0 1
Molina, Yadier .333 3 0 0 .333 12 0 0
Pagnozzi, Matt - - - - - - - -
Pujols, Albert .000 2 0 0 .217 23 2 7
Rasmus, Colby - - - - - - - -
Robinson, Shane - - - - - - - -
Ryan, Brendan - - - - .000 1 0 0
Schumaker, Skip .250 4 0 0 .389 18 0 1
Stavinoha, Nick - - - - .500 2 0 0

Pujols' pop sets up winning chop (86-58) (78-66)

Cardinals 4, Cubs 3

Lou challenges Cubs

Carrie Muskat / MLB.com
Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez got the offense rolling early with RBI doubles in the first, and Ryan Dempster limited the Cards to three runs over seven frames. But when the Cubs lost in the ninth, manager Lou Piniella had seen enough.

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Series at a Glance

 
Albert Pujols' homer gave him a long ball in three straight games. (AP)

Rally snares opener

Matthew Leach / MLB.com
Albert Pujols remained on fire at the plate, crushing his 33rd homer -- a game-tying three-run shot in the sixth inning. His long ball and 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief set up Cesar Izturis' walk-off fielder's choice in the ninth.
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Cardinals 4, Cubs 3

Chi CubsABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Soriano, LF5000016.285
Theriot, SS5220010.311
Lee, 1B4111021.296
Ramirez, A, 3B4032000.279
DeRosa, RF-2B4000013.285
Edmonds, CF2000211.232
  1-Pie, PR-CF0000000.222
Soto, C4020011.292
Fontenot, 2B3000101.297
  Marmol, P0000000.000
Dempster, P3010013.161
  Fukudome, RF0000100.262
Totals343934816 


1-Ran for Edmonds in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Lee (36, Lohse), Ramirez, A (39, Lohse).
3B: Theriot (4, Lohse).
TB: Theriot 4; Lee 2; Ramirez, A 4; Soto 2; Dempster.
RBI: Lee (81), Ramirez, A 2 (102).
2-out RBI: Ramirez, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Edmonds; Soriano 3.
GIDP: Soto; Soriano.
Team LOB: 8.

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Ramirez, A-Fontenot-Lee, Marmol-Lee).
 
St. LouisABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Schumaker, CF4120020.307
Glaus, 3B2000011.269
  Miles, 2B2110000.316
Pujols, 1B4123000.361
Ludwick, RF4010001.296
Ankiel, LF4010020.264
Molina, Y, C2010202.308
  1-Ryan, PR0100000.242
Lopez, F, 2B-3B3010101.262
Lohse, P2000000.103
  Motte, P0000000.000
  a-Kennedy, PH1000012.269
  Franklin, P0000000.000
  Villone, P0000000.000
  Perez, C, P0000000.000
  b-Barden, PH0000000.000
Izturis, C, SS4001011.246
Totals32494378 

a-Struck out for Motte in the 6th. b-Hit a sacrifice bunt for Perez, C in the 9th.
1-Ran for Molina, Y in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Schumaker (20, Dempster), Lopez, F (23, Dempster).
HR: Pujols (33, 6th inning off Dempster, 2 on, 0 out).
TB: Schumaker 3; Miles; Pujols 5; Ludwick; Ankiel; Molina, Y; Lopez, F 2.
RBI: Pujols 3 (98), Izturis, C (19).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Kennedy 2.
S: Barden.
GIDP: Molina, Y.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
DP: 2 (Franklin-Izturis, C-Pujols, Lopez, F-Miles-Pujols).
 
Chi CubsIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Dempster 7.07332613.02
Marmol (L, 2-4)1.12111102.69
 
St. LouisIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Lohse 5.18332503.80
Motte 0.20000100.00
Franklin 2.01001203.75
Villone 0.00001005.11
Perez, C (W, 3-2)1.00000003.41

Villone pitched to 1 batter in the 9th.

WP: Lohse.
Balk: Marmol.
IBB: Fontenot (by Lohse).
Pitches-strikes: Dempster 103-67, Marmol 29-21, Lohse 98-58, Motte 10-7, Franklin 22-13, Villone 5-1, Perez, C 9-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Dempster 7-8, Marmol 1-1, Lohse 6-5, Motte 0-1, Franklin 4-0, Villone 0-0, Perez, C 2-1.
Batters faced: Dempster 29, Marmol 7, Lohse 26, Motte 2, Franklin 7, Villone 1, Perez, C 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Motte 3-0, Perez, C 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Bob Davidson. 1B: Alfonso Marquez. 2B: Mike Reilly. 3B: Andy Fletcher.
Weather: 65 degrees, clear.
Wind: 4 mph, In from CF.
T: 2:43.
Att: 43,806.
September 9, 2008

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