Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Cubs and Diamondbacks open the second half.

There are few more fitting places to begin the baseball season or, in this case, the second half, than Wrigley Field, during the day. No lights, just old fashioned baseball.

July 13, 2012 - FINAL

Chicago Cubs 8

Arizona Diamondbacks 1

5 Storylines

Anthony Rizzo will hit at least 1 double

Rizzo has 17 hits so far with the Cubs, including 4 doubles and 4 home runs.
- Daniel Sahhar guessed Right
- Johne Sideout guessed Right
- Onig guessed Wrong
- David guessed Right
- joseph naggar guessed Wrong
- Mike Carlucci guessed Wrong
- Mike Kosowsky guessed Right
- slamminsam guessed Right
- DrJeff guessed Right
- Norm Ginsberg guessed Right
0 2B
Ian Kennedy will pitch at least 5.0 innings

Kennedy was roughed up by the Cubs on June 23. The Snake's starter lasted just 4.1 inning while allowing 5 earned runs.
- Johne Sideout guessed Wrong
- Daniel Sahhar guessed Right
- Onig guessed Right
- David guessed Wrong
- joseph naggar guessed Wrong
- Mike Carlucci guessed Right
- Mike Kosowsky guessed Right
- slamminsam guessed Right
- DrJeff guessed Right
- Norm Ginsberg guessed Right
5.0 innings
Ian Kennedy will allow at least 4 earned runs

Kennedy was roughed up by the Cubs on June 23. The Snake's starter lasted just 4.1 inning while allowing 5 earned runs.
- Johne Sideout guessed Right
- Daniel Sahhar guessed Wrong
- Onig guessed Wrong
- joseph naggar guessed Right
- Mike Carlucci guessed Wrong
- slamminsam guessed Wrong
- Mike Kosowsky guessed Wrong
- David guessed Right
- DrJeff guessed Wrong
- Norm Ginsberg guessed Wrong
6 runs
Justin Upton will walk at least 2 times

Upton is hitting just .273/.353/.401 on the season, but since bottoming out on June 1, he's hit a more respectable .313/.366/.446. As trade rumors start to swirl, his funk seems to be reaching the end.
- Johne Sideout guessed Right
- Daniel Sahhar guessed Right
- Joseph Dineen guessed Right
- Onig guessed Right
- David guessed Right
- joseph naggar guessed Right
- Mike Carlucci guessed Wrong
- Mike Kosowsky guessed Right
- slamminsam guessed Right
- DrJeff guessed Right
- Norm Ginsberg guessed Right
0 BB
Alfonso Soriano will hit at least 1 home run

Since June 1, Soriano has hit .264/.343/.504 with 8 home runs, showcasing himself as best as he can for a trade to a contender.
- Mike Kosowsky guessed Wrong
- Johne Sideout guessed Wrong
- Daniel Sahhar guessed Wrong
- Joseph Dineen guessed Wrong
- Onig guessed Wrong
- David guessed Wrong
- joseph naggar guessed Wrong
- Mike Carlucci guessed Right
- Mike Kosowsky guessed Wrong
- slamminsam guessed Wrong
- DrJeff guessed Wrong
- Norm Ginsberg guessed Wrong
2 HR