Here is my TOP 10 MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS from the Cubs 2008 Season…
10.) Ted Lilly Takes No-Hitter Into 7th---September 15---Miller Park
Cubs fans were experiencing “Déjà Vu” as Ted Lilly took a no-hitter into the 7th after Carlos Zambrano threw a no-hitter the night before. (See # 2) The left-hander gave up one hit through seven while striking out nine against the Astros in a game that was moved to Milwaukee because of Hurricane Ike. Three Cubs relievers finished the final two innings in the Cubs 6-1 win.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200809153481468&c_id=chc
9.) Geo Soto’s Inside the Park Homer---May 19---Minute Maid Park
Geovany Soto became the first Cubs catcher to hit an inside the park home run in 49 years with his 3-run shot off the wall in the 4th inning. The Cubs beat the Astros 7-2.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200805192731882&c_id=chc
8.) Reed Johnson’s Spectacular Catch---April 25---Nationals Park
The Cubs lost this game 5-3 to the lowly Nationals, but Reed Johnson made one of the greatest grabs you will ever see by a centerfielder. The distance he ran to catch the ball in simply unbelievable.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200804252587970&c_id=chc
7.) Blanco’s Walk Off---August 8---Wrigley Field
Henry Blanco sent the Wrigley faithful home happy with his RBI single in the 11th inning to beat the rival Cardinals 3-2.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200808083274953&c_id=chc
6.) Fukudome Awes the Crowd on Opening Day---March 31---Wrigley Field
The Cubs lost the Opening Day game against the Brewers 4-3, and this was certainly Kosuke Fukudome’s best moment of the year. However, there was something special about this that made you think this could be a special season. Fukudome’s first MLB game was memorable as he went 3 for 3, including a 3-run homer that tied the game in the 9th.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/player/mp_tpl_3_1.jsp?w=2008/open/tp/archive03/033108_milchn_fukudome_hr_tp_400.wmv&pid=mlb_tp&gid=2008/03/31/milmlb-chnmlb-1&vid=7758&mid=200803312476798&cid=mlb&fid=mlb_tp400&v=2&id=637653
5.) DeRosa Brings Them All the Way Back---May 30---Wrigley Field
Mark DeRosa’s two run homer in the 7th inning gave the Cubs the lead in a game they trailed 9-1 after five innings. The home run capped off a 6-run 7th inning, and the Cubs won 10-9 over the Rockies.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200805302800246&c_id=chc
4.) Ramirez’s 2nd Homer Beats Sox---June 20---Wrigley Field
Aramis Ramirez’s 2nd Home Run of the afternoon in the last of the 9th inning downed the Sox 4-3. Ramirez and Derrek Lee went back to back in the 7th inning to tie the game. This was game one of a 3 game series that the Cubs would sweep.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200806202968467&c_id=chc
3.) Series versus the Brewers---July 28-31---Miller Park
I’m including this whole series because it was probably the most critical moment of our season. By sweeping the Brewers the Cubs put a stranglehold on the division that they would never relinquish. Going into the series the Cubs held a 1-game lead and left Wisconsin with a 5-game lead. Beating Sabathia and Sheets were great moments, but the video is of Jim Edmonds’ grand slam in the fourth game.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200807313231155&c_id=chc
2.) Big Z’s No-Hitter---September 14---Miller Park
With the Cubs playing the Astros in Milwaukee, Big Z made the Cubs fans who made the drive up north very happy and feeling it was worth the gas money. Carlos Zambrano was dominant. He struck out 10 and walked one in the first Cubs no-hitter in 36 seasons.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200809153478790&c_id=chc
1.) Cubs Clinch---September 20---Wrigley Field
The Cubs wrapped up the division championship with a 5-4 win over the Cardinals. It was the 1st time in 100 years that the franchise had been to the postseason in back to back years. Unfortunately, this would be the lasting memory for the team as they swept out of the playoffs by the Dodgers.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200809203515598&c_id=chc
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As much as I absolutely hated this series, the one against the Crew at Miller Park was season changing--for both teams. The Crew was what--1.5 or 2 games back from the Cubs? We were SO close after we swept the Cardinals but then we just blew four games like it was nothing. If you can't tell I'm till upset about it because it turned our whole season around. But yes, I would say this was something to remember for the Cubs season..only because THAT will never happen again.
Great Top 10. Couldn't have thought of more fitting moments myself. I would've liked to see the Reed Johnson catch a little higher though. That was simply amazing. Web gem of the year worthy which is why it should be higher.
Oh and I obviously disagree with Megan. That sweep WILL happen again. It will become a Wrigley North tradition.
Wow I couldn't agree with your top moments more. I especially liked Fukudome's opening day. I actually was lucky enough to be there for the opener and it was fabulous. The amount of support he received in Chicago was unreal. The no hitter is also at the top of my list. I couldn't believe after time off Zambrano came back and was able to deliver such a phenomenal performance. I couldn't imagine being at that game. What a great season it was, I only wish it could have lasted a little longer...
Excellent Top 10.
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