The big skies of spring training leave all the room a mind needs to wonder, visions so very real in the bright possibilities of February in the desert.
But now, in the cool fall nights of Arizona and the playoffs, the Cubs take what they hope will be their first step toward quenching their World Series thirst.
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CUBS VS. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
1. WEDNESDAY
Chase Field
9:07 p.m.
TBS, WGN-AM 720
RH Carlos Zambrano
(18-13, 3.95) vs.
RH Brandon Webb
(18-10, 3.01)
2. THURSDAY
Chase Field
9:07 p.m.
TBS, WGN-AM 720
LH Ted Lilly
(15-8, 3.83) vs.
LH Doug Davis
(11-8, 4.25)
3. SATURDAY
Wrigley Field
5:07 p.m.
TBS, WGN-AM 720
RH Livan Hernandez
(11-11, 4.93) vs.
LH Rich Hill
(11-8, 3.92)
4. SUNDAY (if necessary)
Wrigley Field
12:07 p.m.
TNT
5. TUESDAY (if necessary)
Chase Field
9:07 p.m.
TBS




