What an ending for the Cubs on Friday night as they came back and defeated the Florida Marlins 6-5. Daryle Ward hit a three run home run with one out in the ninth inning to give the Cubs the one run victory. It was about time that Ward came up big as I have been telling my wife that he has been sucking for so long every time he comes up to bat.

Carlos Zambrano was happy for the Ward homerun as he was in line to get the loss after struggling once again. The right-hander was in line to take the loss after walking five, making a throwing error, hitting a batter and serving up a three-run homer to Jorge Cantu. Big Z gave up five runs on four hits and five walks over five innings, striking out six

The Cubs have now won nine straight road games and will look for ten in a row on Saturday night!