8/14 - A Rare Day Game For Yours Truly

Cubs third baseman Mike Olt stands for the National Anthem in front of the Iowa State Capitol against the River Cats before the game at Principal Park.

Cubs starter Casey Coleman eyes the home plate before making a pitch against the River Cats during the first inning.

Cubs first baseman Tim Torres tosses the ball toward first base for an out against the River Cats during the first inning.

Cubs second baseman Edgar Gonzalez makes a play for an out against the River Cats during the third inning.

The Cubs' Jae-Hoon Ha is congratulated by manager Marty Pevey after hitting a solo home run against the River Cats during the fifth inning.

Cubs manager Marty Pevey smiles in the dugout against the River Cats during the sixth inning.

Cubs reliever Marcos Mateo delivers a pitch against the River Cats during the seventh inning.

Cubs center fielder Jae-Hoon Ha crashes into the wall as he could not come up with a catch against the River Cats during the seventh inning.

Cubs shortstop attempts to make a tag on the River Cats' Hiroyuki Nakajima at second base during the eighth inning.

Cubs reliever Zach Rosscup delivers a pitch against the River Cats during the eighth inning.

Cubs closer Brian Schlitter works against the River Cats during the ninth inning.

The Cubs celebrate their 2-1 victory over the River Cats after the ninth inning at Principal Park.


Just a few bonus pictures from Monday night when I took my Four-Legged Companion to the baseball game. 


Spike taking in the ballgame just like any other human fans.