The Cubs’ first fan, Ron Santo, had a frustrating night in the WGN-AM 720 booth watching the Cubs lose their third straight to Arizona.
Situation: Chris Young hits a homer on the first pitch of the game.
Santo’s reaction: “Oh, my God. … He’s hit two homers on fastballs. It’s about time we threw him something else. My gosh.”
Situation: In the fourth, Eric Byrnes barely beats out a relay throw at first, allowing a run to score.
Santo’s reaction: “My God, gosh. … Things aren’t going our way, no doubt.”
Situation: In the fifth, Mark DeRosa grounds into a double play with the bases loaded to end a big threat.
Santo’s reaction: “Oh, no! Oh, my God.”
Situation: In the sixth, Byrnes homers.
Santo’s reaction: “Ah … oh … (long sigh).”
Situation: Sings the “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” before the bottom of the seventh.
Santo’s reaction: “All right, we need a lot of help. This one is for you. This game is not over.”
Situation: Hope starts to fade in the eighth.
Santo’s reaction: “We worked so hard to get here. You hate to go out without a battle.”
Situation: Alfonso Soriano flies out to end the game.
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Santo’s reaction: Silence.