I'm going on record with my calls for the Cubs D-backs series. One game late, but I sort of figured that the Cubs would lose game 1. Webb is good, Zambrano was apparently much better than I expected. I expected that he'd be the one to give up some runs. I figured 4-0 D-Backs. It was
3-1.

My predictions:

Game 2 D-Backs 2, Cubs 0 Lilly will pitch well, but Davis will befuddle the Cubs.

Game 3 in Wrigley. Cubs 5 D'Backs 3. I like Rich Hill and think he'll throw a gem, and at home the Cubs will get some run support. Supposed to be a beautiful weekend in Chicago.

Game 4 - Cubs 4 D'Backs 1. Zambrano will come back and pitch extremely well, the Cubs will get to Webb if he's going on 3 days rest.

Game 5 - Cubs 7 D'Backs 5. Lilly, if he goes on three days rest, will get hit a bit, but the Cubs will solve Davis early and get into their pen, where they'll put up a big 7.

Series - Cubs take the series 3-2.

The Rockies look pretty good, but I think I still might feel better about facing them than the Phils, just because I think the Cubs play better against West opponents.