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Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Dodgers - 08/20/09

Found August 20, 2009 on Chicago Cubs Online:
PLAYERS: Tom Gorzelanny,  Jeff Weaver,  Alfonso Soriano,  Rich Harden,  Vicente Padilla,  Hiroki Kuroda,  Scott Elbert,  Manny Ramirez,  Carlos Zambrano
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Los Angeles Dodgers,  Texas Rangers,  Washington Nationals,  St. Louis Cardinals

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Game One Hundred-Nineteen: Cubs (61-57) vs. Dodgers (71-50) Game Time - 9:10pm C.T. Coverage - TV: WGN TV - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 188 Location - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Tom Gorzelanny (5-2, 5.24/1.16) vs. Jeff Weaver (5-4, 3.71/1.44) According to Jim Hendry, "There has to be a sense of urgency" for the Chicago Cubs. They enter play tonight six games back of the St. Louis Cardinals in the Central Division. While Alfonso Soriano's comments led most to think he was conceding the division to the Cardinals and will shoot for the Wild Card instead, either road to the post season will be very difficult for Lou Piniella's crew at this point. The Cubs will have to play consistent ball for the remainder of the year, something they have not done this season, if they want to reach their goal of the post season ... as well as receive a lot of help. Rich Harden made a good first step on Wednesday night but the Cubs will face a far superior team for the...
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