May The Cubs Fourth Be With You

Fireworks from Anthony Rizzo, Bryan LaHair and Jeff Baker backed six strong innings from Paul Maholm helping the Cubs do something they’ve accomplished only six times in the last 20-years—win on the Fourth of July.

Granted the Cubs have never been known for timely wins, but they are (117-96-3) all-time on Independence Day, including Wednesday’s 5-1 victory against Atlanta.

For all the hardships this season, it was nice for a change to sit back and enjoy a good, all-around Cubs win on our Nation’s birthday. Yes indeed, God Bless America!

Cubs’ Record on Fourth of July Last 20-years:

2012	@ Atlanta	Win	5-1
2011	@ Washington	Loss	5-4 (10)
2010	Cincinnati	Loss	14-3
2009	Milwaukee	Loss	11-2
2008	@ St. Louis	Win	2-1
2007	@ Washington	Loss	6-0
2006	@ Houston	Loss	7-2
2005	@ Atlanta	Loss	4-0
2004	White Sox	Win	2-1
2003	St. Louis	Loss	11-8
2002	@ Atlanta	Loss	5-1
2001	@ New York	Loss	2-1
2000	Pittsburgh	Loss	10-4
1999	@ Philadelphia	Loss	6-2
1998	Pittsburgh	Win	5-4
1997	@ Philadelphia	Win	9-3
1996	Cincinnati	Loss	2-1
1995	@ New York	Win	3-2
1994	Colorado	Loss	4-2 (15)
1993	@ Colorado	Loss	3-1