So much for Derek Lowe carrying the Dodgers. Given a 7-0 lead yesterday, Lowe gave up 5 runs to the Cubs in the 5th to let them back in the game. Of course, Grady Little waited until the inning was over to take Lowe out, even though he was clearly finished halfway through the inning, once again conjuring up images of Pedro in 2003. Then in the 7th, with the score now 7-5, reliever Brett Tomko came in and reverted back to starting pitcher Brett Tomko. You remember, the one that sucked hard? After walking the bases loaded, Grady took him out (for a change) and put in Jonathan Broxton, who predictably gave up the game-tying single to Aramis Ramirez. The Cubs then took the lead 8-7 going into the 9th.

But then things started to turn around for the Blue Crew. A ground ball to Cesar Izturis ... muffed. A ground ball to Derek Lee ... muffed. Double play ball to Izturis for one, throw to first for twooo ... and Lee can't pick it. And before you could say 1908, the Cubs had errored their way back into a tied game. At this point, everyone watching the game rolled their eyes and thought, "Well, it's the Cubs. Here we go again." But smart Dodger fans knew better, thinking, "Fuck, wayta get my hopes up just to blow the game next inning. Assholes."

And what do you know? In the bottom of the 11th, who else but former beloved Dodger turned gold glove castoff Cesar Izturis delivered the game winning single off of Tim Hamulack to give the Cubs the victory. When Tim Hamulack comes into the game, you know the Dodgers are desperate. Good things never happen. He's ridiculously crappy. It's as if he thinks he's a Korean pitcher.

So tonight, we try to right the ship. We have Brad Penny going for his NL leading 16th win against some guy I've never heard of with an ERA over 7.00. If we fuck this up, we're in some real deep shit.