Just when things were looking good for the Chicago Cubs, they suffered a serious setback in last night’s game against the Mets. Not only did they lose the game, but they have now lost their biggest offensive weapon with an injury to Alfonso Soriano.

Soriano was trying to stretch a single into a triple during yesterday’s game. He came up short as he went around second and then tried to hop to third base. He was tagged out easily and then helped off the field.

Medical reports released today say the slugger strained his right quadriceps and may be out anywhere from two to four weeks. This is a huge blow to the team who was making a sudden and serious run for a playoff spot.

“How devastating. I mean, leadoff hitter, valuable guy, leads my team in home runs, he’s got a lot of energy,” Cubs manager Lou Piniella said today.

“It’s going to be a tough loss.”

Soriano will be replaced in left field by Cliff Floyd. Mark DeRosa will move from second base to right field and Mike Fontenot will take over at second base.

Date: August 6, 2007
Article: Soriano pulls up lame, leaves game with quad injury
Reference: ESPN
Reference: Chicago Cubs

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