Dang, I’m behind on this… Anyway, through the first 50 games, the Cubs managed an even 25-25 record. Over this next ten games, they continued that mediocrity and split them 5-5. It’s looking like a tough climb for the defending champs, but who knows. Nobody seems to be fully taking over the NL Central the way we’re already seeing in other divisions. I’m not going to hold my breath, so let’s breathe together by looking at a few more cards.
Yup, still at it
Strikeout #72
June 20, 1992 – Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies
The second strikeout of the game came in the second inning. After a single by Darren Daulton, Ricky Jordan took the third pitch of the at bat looking. Unfortunately, the Phillies would score 2 before the inning would be over.
Captions on these are still tough
Strikeout #75
June 20, 1992 – Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies
We move ahead in the action to the bottom of the 6th inning for the 5th strikeout of the game. Cubs now trail 3-0 when Ruben Amaro starts off the frame by keeping his bat on his shoulder. The batting team would score again later, however, and win the game.
It’s nice to have so many of these already
Strikeout #83
June 25, 1992 – Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Maddux won his next start, notching 7 more strikeouts over 8 innings. Greg even hit 2 doubles and drove in 2 runs. This card marks the 6th SO of the game, which came in the bottom of the 4th against Howard Johnson with two men on and the Mets down 9-0.
I wish there weren’t so many to chase, though
Strikeout #91
June 30, 1992 – New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
5 days later from that, Maddux pitched against the Mets again and tallied 10 strikeouts in a complete game win. This was the 7th of those. Anthony Young was up with 1 out in the 7th in a 1-1 tie, but couldn’t connect with the baseball.
Such is life of the player collector
Strikeout #92
June 30, 1992 – New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
The 8th and last of the post was the top of the 8th against Howard Johnson again. He went down in 6 pitches swinging to start a quick 1-2-3 inning.
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