Cubs vs Giants July 17, 2007

Well Barry freaking Bonds didn't start again, but he FINALLY got into the game to pinch hit in the 8th inning. And Wrigley Field ERUPTED. The fans went absolutely insane. Security lined up in the the stairways and one security guy said to me "we've been training for this moment for 2 months now". Aaaaaand he lined out to Soriano to MUCH applause. Said Barry after the game: "Everyone in that field was bored until I came in". Partially true Barry, partially true. You forget that we were also drunk (or so says the stereotype of bleacher bums).



The most interesting part of post game is how much it centers around the fans. Rarely do you see that about other teams, but if you check out the write-up of this game on espn.com, you'll notice how the fans chanting, cheering, or booing is mentioned no less than 8 times. That's a lot of writing centered around fan reaction and participation during a sporting event and that is the reason that I love going to Cubs games. White Sox fans can sit there and say Cubs fans are drunks that don't care about the game all they want but they would never get an article about them written like that.

Final Score: Cubs 2 - Giants 4

Cubs Record in 2007 when I am in attendance: 4-4

Starting Pitchers
Cubs - Sean Marshall (again!)
Giants - Barry Zito

Singer of Take Me Out to the Ballgame: I can't remember. Some soul band from chicago.