NLDS 2008!

Our family attended Game 3 of the NLDS last night at Dodger Stadium! We bought the tickets when they first went on sale, hoping the Cubs would be the Dodgers' opponents, and oh jeepers, whaddya know, we got our wish. ;-)

It was really exciting attending a playoff game! The Dodger fans were remarkably respectful to those of us in Cubs gear. There were a few bad apples in the crowd, but that's not bad for Dodger stadium, which tends to get quite rowdy.

We had a good time, even tho the Cubbies lost. Plus, I may have a few more chances to see MadDog pitch again!

Maddux Ties Clemens!

Praise Be to Odin's Runes! MadDog *finally* got win #354 tonight at Dodger stadium, thus tying Roger "Skank" Clemens for 8th on the all-time list.

Greg has just a few starts left this season, but I'm hopeful he can get some "insurance runs" between himself and Clemens. And with just 8 more wins, MadDog will take over the #7 spot on the all-time list currently held by Kid Nichols. (Never heard of him? That's okay -- he last played in a Major League game in 1906!)

Cubs @ Dodgers... CUBS WIN!

Well, despite my previous musings to the LA Times sports section, we had a lovely time at this ballgame. As you can see by the pix below, we had great seats! Terrific view of the action. My DeRo, bless his heart, was even kind enough to hit a homer for me in the top of the first inning. *swoon* He went on to be the top-producer of the game, going 3 for 5 with 2 ribbies.

As y'all know, I also love the Dodgers, and at this game was treated to some excellent ballplaying on their part as well. There was some fine base-stealing by Mr. Juan Pierre (a.k.a. The Hardest-working Man In Baseball) as well as some impressive work both at and behind the plate by catcher Russell Coltrane Martin.

So, all in all, a fine evening at Chavez Ravine.

Go, Cubs! ;-)