Cardinals vs Cubs
It was the bottom of the 6th when Matt Holliday slid into the field to catch what would be the first out for the Cubs during the inning. This, in a nutshell, is a symbolic and physical representation of what went on during the game. The board’s final score read 3-0 in favor of the Cardinals, and granted there is not a lot constructive criticism one could hold against the Cardinals today. Adam Wainwright out-pitched Jon Lester (who failed to make 5 innings), even though Lester has had a good two years while playing for the Athletics and the Red Sox.
Jason Heyward‘s three hits combined with Matt Holliday’s two runs demonstrated the bad shape the Cubs outfield is in. Lazy and somewhat proud, the Cubs manifested the clear power struggle that’s been ensuing inside the outfield. Awkwardly looking at each other as they tried to either catch the ball all at once or completely miss it and wait for someone else to go get it.
“Way to go Cubbies!” Indeed.
The Cubs’ dry spell is not to be blamed on a curse but rather on a mentality that has perpetuated mediocrity and dissatisfaction with both the fans and the team. If we are to ask ourselves “What being the Cubs constitutes?” and the opposite we would find that the two objects created in our minds would be indistinguishable one from the other. So much so that the only distinguishable features in them would not be physical, but rather curses and attitudes.
If the Cubs wish to be released from this Hegelian prison they must first release themselves from the pressure of having to perform. There is no need for a super star or a shinning savior for the club but rather team work. The Cubs must come to term with their past failures before they are done in by them completely. The first step, of course, is in the Outfield, order has to be established, egos have to be held aside. The second in the batting cage, and the third within the player and the coaches who continue to perpetuate the idea that there is something supernaturally wrong with the Cubs, when the truth is that there is something wrong with them.
P.S. thank you to the MLB vine for giving us quick scope at how hard it really is with the new hit box.
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