In a rare event, Alfonso Soriano became just the 6th player since 1960 to hit safely in each of at least five at-bats, hit two home runs and still have his team lose. Leave it to the Cubs to earn this dubious achievement. Joe Morgan, the only other leadoff hitter to do so went 6-6 in 1965.

We had friends from out of town who wanted to go to the game today. I suggested they pay $15 for Standing Room Only seats and sit in our section (it normally has empty seats). Instead, they bought tickets through a broker and we sat in empty seats by them since their seats were a little closer.