The Day in Review

Last day of relative quietude, so I hope you guys have weathered the storm. The Cubs finally won two in a row, though Carlos Marmol made things interesting in the ninth. Do I think the Brewers will win the Central? Nah, not too worried.

Injury News:

• Remember Marmol's ninth? Well it was due to the absence of Kerry Wood, who will be on the DL until Tuesday while he finishes his rehab on a blister. I wish I understood that injury well enough to predict his performance in the aftermath.
• Chipper Jones's hamstring injury probably won't land him on the DL, at least as far as the third basemen is admitting. I'm skeptical.

Notable Performances:

• Oliver Perez struck out twelve while giving up only one run against the Phillies. Giving up only six hits in 7.2 is a plus, but the one walk is the most encouraging sign.
• Matt Cain only needed the one run his offense provided, and took the start the distance to earn the CG Shutout.
• Pete is pessimistic about the Pirate outfield, but Bay, McClouth, and Nady all homered today while Pittsburgh blew out the Padres. Herrera's six shutout innings brought his ERA to 9.75...
• Two funny Cubs notes; Aramis Ramirez stole a base and Carlos Zambrano is batting .356. Should we start the .400 watch?

That's what you need to know about the day.