astros 9, cubs 2

well, this is not how you want to start a homestand after a day off. marshall just couldn't find the plate and when he gets behind hitters and has to throw his fastballs, you can just tee off on him.

this was my second night game of the year and from the upper deck behind home plate is just looked like the ball was floating up there. no break whatsoever on the curve. marshall especially looked bad at the top of the order. it was like he was looking ahead to berkman, getting scared and not concentrating on the batter. this was simply an ugly game for marshall. we need a bounceback game from maddux tomorrow.

again, i need to say something about jacque jones. his hitting is exactly as described, no complaints. but, i thought he was a defense guy...WRONG! the guy can't throw more than thirty feet. he bounces it straight into the ground every time. it's like he can't control himself when he tries to throw somebody out. he gets all excited and squeezes the ball and forgets to let go. a shame!

of course i sit petitte in my fantasy league. i know the cubs can't hit lefties and i know the cubs can't hit petitte. i can't believe i let loyalty get in the way of fantasy knowledge.