Cubs Fall to Pirates Again

The Cubs lost 2-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but Brian Schlitter made a successful MLB debut (go down two posts), but Cashner is again left in too long and Marmol struggled yet again, as the Cubs lose 2-1 to the Pirates.

Chicago 1 vs. Pittsburgh 2 Final
Iowa @ New Orleans Postponed
Tennessee 5 @ West Tenn 7 Bottom 5th Inning
Daytona 4 @ Brevard County 3 Final
Peoria 3 @ Burlington 1 Final
Boise 3 @ Eugene 1 Bottom 2nd Inning
Mesa 1 @ Royals 0 Top 4th Inning
Cubs1 1 vs. White Sox 0 Final/8 – Game 1
Cubs1 vs. White Sox – Game 2
Cubs2 5 vs. Marlins 6 – Game 1
Cubs2 vs. Marlins – Game2

Jackson Update:
Jackson homered to drive in two to get Tennessee within 2 with a 7-5 score.

Schlitter’s MLB Debut

Brian Schlitter made his MLB debut in the 7th inning of today’s game against the Pirates as John Grabow came out mid-batter with a leg injury.  He struck out the batter Grabow started and the next batter as well.  That’s as long as Schlitter’s impressive debut went, as Cashner came in to pitch a scoreless 8th, and that is where we stand now.  1-1 tie with the Cubs coming up in the 8th.  Schlitter was called up following the first game of the Cubs @ Sox series, sending down Jeff Stevens, as a result of Carlos Zambrano’s suspension and the need for a fresh bullpen arm.