It's only a few games after the All-Star Break, but the Cubs bats are pretty much dead. I think they left them at Wrigley Field before the break. Or somebody switched them with the Washington Nationals bats.Anyway, they still have a 2-game lead over the Cardinals and Brewers, and Alfonso Soriano is due back any day now from his broken hand. They really miss him, having to tread water at 17-17 since he went on the disabled list. Pitching definitely hasn't been a problem. New guy Rich Harden had himself a game last night -- and lost. He gave up one hit in seven innings, but it was a homer and the Cubs lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0.
Oh well. Today's another day, another chance to throw some distance between the Cubs, Cardinals and Brewers. Remember, the Cubs and Brewers end the month of July with four games at Miller Park. That series could go a long way toward deciding the NL Central and wild-card races.
I just have to keep telling myself that there's no reason to panic -- yet.
Soriano photo courtesy Getty Images
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