What an up and down game for the Chicago Cubs as they beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 in 15 innings of play.  After blowing leads in the 9th and 14th innings, the Cubs were finally able to hold a two run lead in the 15th inning to pick up the win.

The first blow save was Kerry Wood in the 9th inning when Jason Bay hit a homerun to tie the game.  And then in the 14th inning, the Adam LaRoche connected for a two run home run off of Kevin Hart that once again tied the game.  But in the 15th inning, Sean Marshall was able to close the door on the Pirates and pick up the save.

Felix Pie delivered the game winning hit for the Cubs as he singled in the top of the 15th inning with two outs.  In the 14th inning, it was a two run home run by Aramis Ramirez that put the Cubs ahead when they couldn’t hold on.

What gets lost in all of this was the great seven innings that starting pitcher Ryan Dempster through.  He only allowed one hit in seven innings and pitched marvelous.

Both teams are going to be very tired for Thursday’s night game.  We could see another really sloppy game again I think.

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