Was today the day that turned non-believers back into believers? Was today the day that a long line of multiple one game winning streaks start? Was today the day Ian Happ becomes a rookie of the year contender? Was today the day the bats awoke and the Chicago Cubs offense becomes consistent and possibly dominant? Was today the day that Jon Jay becomes the Cubs “Leader in the Clubhouse”?
Cubs' Joe Maddon: "I want several one-game winning streaks" https://t.co/7owr81WqTu via @MDGonzales pic.twitter.com/p67drfJ0cr
— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) July 4, 2017
I am not sure what today was or what it will lead to? I do know however it was Cubtastic!! Are the “Never Quit” Chicago Cubs back? The game started out like so many have and so many of Chicago Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey (5.20 ERA) starts have. Lackey gave up a single run in the top of the first. The offense tried to battle right back with runners in scoring position but could not deliver. You could hear a pin drop after that and all the way through the first five and a half innings. Lackey went on to throw 6 innings giving up 6 hits, 3 runs along with quite possibly giving us his new 2017 saying.
John Lackey has been dealing with plantar fasciitis: "I’m 38 years old. I’m bothered by a lot of things.”
— Patrick Mooney (@CSNMooney) July 5, 2017
At this point no one informed the Chicago Cubs faithful that they Joe Maddon had a Fireworks show in the form of Jon Jay off of the bench. Jay came up to bat with 2 runners on and sent a rocket blast into the bleachers to tie it up for the Boys in Blue 3-3. Jay has the support of his clubhouse and todays starting pitcher too it seems.
How John Lackey answered question re: Jon Jay: “He’s been everything we needed this year. Honestly, I can’t believe he doesn’t play more.”
— Patrick Mooney (@CSNMooney) July 5, 2017
Anthony Rizzo was able to drive in two more runs along with Ian “Mr. July” Happ. This writer and the Cubsessed Cubs fan really hope today “Was the game” that push the 2017 Chicago Cubs to the promise land “again”. Brewers @ Cubs 1:20 pm CT Mike Montgomery (1-5,2.80 ERA) versus Zach Davies (9-4, 5.03).
.@jonjayU ignites #Cubs offense in comeback win.
Recap: https://t.co/orq5ntQo7M pic.twitter.com/xOBhieNbsl
— #VoteKB (@Cubs) July 5, 2017
