Turning point

That was a statement, a turning point, and a very decisive day yesterday --

Congrats to Big Z for tossing a thoroughly dominating no hitter. That was awesome.

Even more awesome, though, in the grand scheme of things, was beating Houston while Milwaukee tanked two to the Phillies to complete their anti-sweep of that series. We are now 7.5 up on the Brewers, 9.5 on Houston, and St. Louis, well, they're done.

We still have some important games to play and some good teams to beat -- don't get me wrong -- but we are in a very good position now to get it done. A lot less doubt is swirling this morning than there was last week.

Question. It was Doc R who said that sports fans are superstitious and that he's one of them. He said that if he takes a sip of water before the pitch and Big Z throws a strike...he takes a sip before the next pitch. Remember? Well, I am starting a petition to keep him in Cozumel forever. Under the circumstances, it makes sense. We're 3 and 0, with a no hitter on our side since he left. None of the Brewers, Astros or Cards have won a game in that time. It's the least he can do. He can come home in the off season, but I'd like him back there by April.

Even DLee had a good game. Big two run double in a situation when the 3 hitter needs to come through. Plus he made a great play. He's off the hook. For a day.

For those of you that were on the Ohio State bandwagon...I hope you didn't get injured jumping off it. And, no, Ohio State isn't that bad. USC is just that good.

Let's hope that Lilly can repeat his last outing. Our chance to win it all is on the back of our pitching...let's beat the Astros again today and get ready to put the Brewers away once and for all at home this week. Our other home, Wrigley. Not Wrigley North, the one in Wisconsin.

have a great day...celebrate the lead and celebrate the no no.

best to cb

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