This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at for further information. Unidentified Man: (Singing) Do they still play the blues in Chicago when baseball season rolls around? When the snow melts away, do the Cubbies still play in their ivy-covered burial ground? When I was a boy, they were my pride and joy.īLOCK: This is NPR, National Public Radio.Ĭopyright © 2005 NPR. He's owner of one of the bars across the street from the friendly confines, the Cubby Bear. Enjoy the game.īLOCK: That's George Lucas, speaking to us from a pay phone at Wrigley Field in Chicago. If not, we'll be here next year.īLOCK: Well, George Lucas, thanks so much. The only person at the bottom of the barrel are the Chicago Cub fans and the Chicago Cubs, so I believe it's our time is due, whether it's this year or next year, hopefully next year is this year. I mean, we've reached the bottom of the barrel. Our building was over a hundred years old, so we had to repair it.īLOCK: Do you think that any of the Red Sox luck may be rubbing off on you? We put about a million dollars of improvements in our foundation and our new floor, and we're ready for the people to jump up and down in our facility with all the excitement of a championship game. I was planning on the championship this year, so I renovated my whole first floor at the Cubby Bear. And hopefully, that'll carry on for the Cubs management here, and as they are doing a great job over here.īLOCK: You know, are you thinking ahead-it's a dangerous thing to do in baseball, but what do you think, Cubs-Red Sox in the 2005 World Series? LUCAS: Absolutely, and it's a great marketing tool for the old Boston franchise and as well as the Cubs to sell a lovable loser product. LUCAS: Oh, I believe most people, as I, felt very relieved for the Red Sox fans and the citizens of Boston.īLOCK: But wasn't it always sort of nice to know that there was another team that was in just about as bad shape as you were? I mean, as another team that has just had no luck at all in the World Series for just a really, really long time, when the Red Sox won last year, how did Cubs fans feel about that? LUCAS: We have a lot of things in common.īLOCK: Well, yeah. The Cubs fans and the Red Sox fans are-they seem to be like long lost cousins. There was a huge crowd of Cubs fans and Red Sox fans in my two bars that we have out here and our restaurant next door. You could see it in the pregame in the bars. Do you get a sense that this is a historic moment? And hopefully, the Boston curse that rubbed off will help us-they'll help us rub off this year with our curse.īLOCK: I wonder what that's like to have these two teams meeting together in Wrigley Field for the first time. GEORGE LUCAS (Owner, Cubby Bear): Yes, it certainly is. Until the Sox won the World Series last year, both teams had a long history of losing. He said Cubs fans take inspiration from the Red Sox. He's owner of the bar the Cubby Bear, which is across the street from the ballpark. During the game, I spoke with Cubs fan George Lucas. Today was the Red Sox's first time ever in Wrigley Field, and the Cubs won the first game of this interleague series 14-6. It was the 1918 World Series, and the teams played at Comiskey Park. In fact, the last time the Red Sox played in the Windy City, a fellow named Babe Ruth was on their roster. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.In Chicago this weekend, something is happening that hasn't happened since 1918: The Chicago Cubs are playing the Boston Red Sox. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. Not all offers available in all states, please visit sportsbook websites for the latest promotions for your area. In 11 games this season, the 24-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.49, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.His most recent time out came on Sunday against the New York Yankees, when the righty threw seven innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.He is 4-4 with a 3.49 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 59 1/3 innings pitched. Bello makes the start for the Red Sox, his 12th of the season.The Red Sox rank 22nd in baseball in home runs allowed (94 total, 1.2 per game).The Red Sox have a 4.41 team ERA that ranks 18th across all league pitching staffs.The Red Sox pitching staff is 16th in MLB with a collective 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
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