It was Lou Piniella’s final game in Major League Baseball and Bobby Cox’s last game managing at Wrigley Field. It was a game for history. And, the Braves crushed the Cubs 16-5.
Pre Game Dining
Before the game we went to the Stretch located at 3485 N. Clark St. We originally went here last season because they have good food and had daily $2 beers. But beer prices went up to an outrageous $3.
Beg, Borrow and Deal
We needed to buy an extra ticket since my Dad and brother were in town. We …

Yesterday I missed my sixth Cubs game of the season which could be the last one I miss this season if my schedule works out as planned. Today, I planned to attend both the Chicago Cubs game and Chicago Bears pre-season game at Soldier Field.
Derrek Lee, who played Friday, was back at Wrigley Field on Saturday after never leaving Chicago after his trade from the Cubs to the Braves. The Cubs snapped their 8-game losing streak defeating the Braves 5-4.
Beg, Borrow and Deal
I was planning to buy a standing room …