Chicago Cubs stumble, lose 11-6 to Houston Astros

Ted Lilly joked before Tuesday night's game that Ryan Dempster never should have tried to imitate him when he jumped over the dugout fence three weeks ago and broke his big right toe.

[Quixote]

Oh well. Can't win' em all. Unfortunately the Cardinals are winning late in their game. This thing could see-saw all summer. It's good to have Aramis back; you never feel like you're completely out of it.

[Cubs 1918]

STL 6 LAD 0 8th

[Stephen]

Good game Dempster/Bullpen. Thanks for showing up.

Should have taken advantage of Oswalt having to leave early.

[viewfinder]

was this a throw away game , at home? Why did Dempster not have a minor league stint. he wasn't pitching that well before the broken toe who would ever think that he would be successful the first time out of the box. If this was a Hendry decision than it is time for him to go. If this was an away game i'd give him start a maybe, but not at home when the team is playing well. plain stupid.and hasn't the team gone long enough without a run producing catcher and second baseman. both are available. to win, cubs need a serious upgrade at these positions.we've written extensively about Bradley, no sense beating the horse any longer , he's here.Lou's double switch was double stupid at that time. He puts his career minor leaguer who can't hit anything against a lefty and he strikes out looking every bit as bad as he always looks against lefties. he is not the answer. he is a minor league skilled player.This division can be won , though the cards have improved greatrly, but i have little faith in Lou and Jim,or is that bud and lou , or abbot and costello?

[82 Brewers]

aaahhhh, the glass is half full....11-6.

[Stephen]

82 Brewers wrote:

aaahhhh, the glass is half full....11-6.

Hey you made an appearance. That is what a true trash talker is supposed to do. If you can talk smack when your team wins, then you have to show up when they lose. Well done.

[82 Brewers]

Oh yeah, the Brewers SUCK...At least I can admit it.

[Jeff D]

It's time for Brewer fans to go away until next summer. After getting pounded in back-to-back games at home by the woeful Nationals, it's clear that they're out of the race - if not mathematically, then certainly logically.

There's no C.C. Sabathia riding in on a white horse to save them this year.

[82 Brewers]

Congratulations, Mark Beurhle on setting the record for consecutive batters retired. A tall glass of Miller Lite raised as a toast in your honor....Cheers.

[82 Brewers]

Stephen wrote:

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Hey you made an appearance. That is what a true trash talker is supposed to do. If you can talk smack when your team wins, then you have to show up when they lose. Well done.

What an offensive performance by Houston......Oh & the Nationals hit a home run OUT of Miller Park......Back the truck up....we are cleaning house. Anybody want JJ Hardy?.....

[82 Brewers]

Jeff D wrote:

It's time for Brewer fans to go away until next summer. After getting pounded in back-to-back games at home by the woeful Nationals, it's clear that they're out of the race - if not mathematically, then certainly logically.
There's no C.C. Sabathia riding in on a white horse to save them this year.

Out in the west Texas town of El Paso I fell in LOVE with a Mexican girl......

[82 Brewers]

Where's Sorry Ano & Homer Glen Hardliner & Nada?......I feel lonely.....LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

[82 Brewers]

Just a score update...Cardinals 10- Dodgers 0 in the 8th.inning...Oh & your "Crush" Mark DeRosa just hit a 3 run homer...... Guess that first place stay was a little short-lived......

[82 Brewers]

Oh well baseball seasons over up North, see you all next season in 2010.....It's time for Green Bay Packer Football & Detroit Red Wings Hockey!!!!......

[Mo Shizzle]

Dempster was a train wreck tonight. The CUBS should have trounced Houston without Oswalt pitching.

[Cubs 1918]

STL 10 LAD 0 Final Cubs out of first.WOW two days in first.

[Chuck D of Valpo]

A ball hit into and lost in the ivy has happened umpteen times at Wrigley. A ball lost in a pitcher's jersey is one for the record books.
Mark Buehrle throws a perfect game and then retires the next 17 hitters he faced is also one for the record books.
Strange days, indeed for both sides of the great city of Chicago.
Hope springs eternal and life is good.

[Asian Pete Rose]

I hope everyone savored those 36 hours in first place.

[Larry]

Cardinals pitching still sucks!!

Asian Pete Rose wrote:

I hope everyone savored those 36 hours in first place.

[Mel]

Surprise! Aaron Heilman gives it away again. Has he taken the torch in a long line of terrible Cub relievers? I think so. That guy gets beat more times than a dirty rug flapping on a clothesline. Hate to say it but he's the white LaTroy Hawkins. The only time Heilman should come in is if the Cubs are down or up by more than 7 runs. Get rid of this stiff.