That one was sweet.
Come on, admit it. You were rooting for it, and you got it. We all were, and we all did.
Edwin Jackson, who pitched mostly poorly for the Cubs for two and a half seasons, was released about four weeks ago and signed on with the Braves eight days ago. He entered Saturday's game with two out in the seventh inning, having made three previous appearances in relief for Atlanta covering 4u2153 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and one walk and striking out five.
Jackson's entry into the game came with almost no reaction at all from the sold-out Wrigley crowd, either pro or con.