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I was in Nagoya Japan, Kosuke's old stomping grounds. I looked for every video clip i could find online.

Go cubs!!

Section 227, Row 17, Seat 7...Decided at about 4:30 PM that a group of friends and I were going to head up to the game from Chicago. Though we witnessed history, the best part may have been the family in front of us who, not kidding, headed for the exits with two outs in the ninth claiming, "The kids have school tomorrow."

I'm all for education but what about life experience?

I was not there, but watching on TV I felt the deck was heavily stacked vs the Astros. This in no way came close to the feat that was Buerhle's no-hitter.

Neutral site? How much Cubby blue kool-aid have you been drinking? A typical game at Wrigley sees more HOU fans than last night did. On top of that, I don't think Astros players were thinking baseball when much of HOU was knee deep in water.

I don't fault MLB though. There was no better quick sale approach than what they did. But don't even try to compare this with Buehrle's no-hitter. Even if the playing field was level, it's still the AAAA vs the AL.

I'm a college student in Milwaukee. I'm from the Chicago area and a huge Cubs fan, so when I heard about the game being relocated, it seemed like divine intervention. I rounded up five other Cubbie fans and bought tickets to the game. Instead of finishing my chemistry lab report on Sunday night, I watched Zambrano pitch a no-hitter. Best decision ever.

The best game of my life. As soon as I heard the game was at Miller Park I went on-line and bought tickets. Sunday did not start off so great. With the Bears blowing a lead. My 2 friends and I left around 4:15 to head up to Milwaukee. Traffic was going good so we stopped by Mars Cheese Castle off of I-94 for a few minutes. This turned out to be a mistake because when we hit Milwaukee traffic was awful. The way they have the entrence into the parking lots is crazy. Lanes keep bending you around. After over 1.5 hours of waiting to get into the lots we arrived after the 2nd inning. All that frustration went away quickly. The Cubs put up 4 runs in the 3rd and gave a comfortable feeling that maybe this was worth the hassel. After that half inning I noticed 0 hits for the Astros but did not say it to my 2 friends who went with me. As the game went on we all noticed but didn't dare mention it to each other. By the 5th inning I started getting text messages stating things like " Good Luck with...you know...what". Once the game got into the the 6th inning the crowd really got into it. "Lets go Carlos", and "Z" chants started going. Every out the crowd cheered as if it was the final out to a win. At one point in the game Zambrano stuck out and went to break the bat over his knee. The whole park yelled "no". Fortunately Z thought about it and decided not to. After the Top of the 7th the place started to get real intense. I was actually nervous about a game with a 5-0 lead. The cheering and chants intensified in the 8th inning. The crowd was standing during the Top half, clapping, yelling, and cheering between every pitch. When Z got out of that 8th inning the place erupted into a frenzy. High fiving everyone around, huging my friends, just and unbelievable feeling. There was only a couple scares in the game. One line out to Lee, and a fly ball to DeRosa. That ball to DeRosa was hit right at me, since I was in the right field bleachers. I was waiting for the ball to tail to the line and fall in for a double, but it did not and an out was made. In the top of the 9th I was acctually cheering for the cubs to go 1-2-3. I saw that Zambrano was up 4th in the inning and did not want him to bat. Luckily he did not have to. When Z stepped on the field to go to the mound in the 9th, everyone started to go nuts. By now no one was sitting. Z appeared to be a little nervous by now. In the 8th he bounced a ball in. However 2 ground outs put the game 1 out away. Then when Z threw that final pitch for strike three, it was a little piece of heaven. They place went ballistic. Everyone was jumping up and down, and yelling. Started huging strangers, and high fiving everybody. Even the Brewers fan sitting infront of me was cheering. My friends and I pulled out the "W" flag with pride. This was the best game we have ever been to, and probably will ever go to. Nobody left the statium. Everyone was still cheering even after Zambrano finished his interviews and went off the field. I took as many pictures on my phone until it died. The Miller Park PA made a comment like "Are you still here, the game is over". Nobody wanted to leave. Not until the score board shut off, and lights started going out did we finally start to leave. The place was singing "Go Cubs Go", and yelling all the way to the parking lots. Started hearing people make comments like, "Im not going to get till bed until 2, but who cares this was a no hitter". On our long walk back to our car, every one was cheering, and singing. Cars were honking there horns as they waited to get out of the lot as we walked by. Nobody cared about the traffic leaving because it was all going down 94, and listening to WGN 720. This was the greates game of my life, and I hope it gets topped next month.

What a game! With the Bears loss, I was down & out. Until I learned the Cubbies were playing Houston in Milwaukee...as the visitors. I-94 North was a sea of Cubs fans. I don't believe the city of Milwaukee was prepaired for such a turn out, as parking was a mess coming in and out with very little traffic direction assistance.

The game however was wonderful. How great it must have been for Zambrano to hear 'Let's go Z!' echoing around with the roof closed, through the entire 8th & 9th innning. I'm extremely happy to have witnessed history. This is our year!!!

I was there and it was sick!!

I was in Milwaukee at my Daughter's house for the JDRF walkathon at the Milwaukee Zoo. She lives about three blocks from Miller Park, but after taking three families of our children to Red Lobster for lunch, my wife and I headed back home to West salem, WI. One of my granddaughters said I should stay over for the game, but we decided to not do so. I did follow the game on our computer and certainly noticed the velocity on Z.'s fast ball. Now all the drama left seems to be who wins the wild card. New York, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia can fight it out. Which would you prefer, Roman? Which would give the Cubs the most trouble?

I was in Milwaukee at my Daughter's house for the JDRF walkathon at the Milwaukee Zoo. She lives about three blocks from Miller Park, but after taking three families of our children to Red Lobster for lunch, my wife and I headed back home to West salem, WI. One of my granddaughters said I should stay over for the game, but we decided to not do so. I did follow the game on our computer and certainly noticed the velocity on Z.'s fast ball. Now all the drama left seems to be who wins the wild card. New York, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia can fight it out. Which would you prefer, Roman? Which would give the Cubs the most trouble?

Roman responds:

My girl friend and I were on our way back from Wisconsin Dells back to Chicago. We decided to go through Milwaukee and catch the cubs game. My girl friend is a cubs fan and convinced me to go. One of the best games I have ever been too, even though I am a Twins fan.

I was there, and it was amazing. I almost cried when Zambrano threw that final pitch. The electricity in the crowd felt like a World Series game. I couldn't get over how rowdy and supportive the crowd was for a rainy Sunday night in Milwaukee. It was almost like the spontaneity of being there made everyone that much more thrilled to be there. Zambrano's accomplishment will bring the team a much needed morale boost and solidify his confidence as he comes off of the injury. Go Cubs!!

I was watching the Sox game on ESPN when they interrupted the broadcast to show that tubby psychopath point to God for the 15,000th time. Why couldn't it be ANY other Cubs pitcher? Lily, Dempster, anyone, would have been better than that hypocrite. Did anyone see his post interview? Seriously all talent... nothing upstairs. He's lucky he's got a pro like Soto around to show him what to pitch and where the little white ball is supposed to go.

I was at the game last night and it was one of the best times of my life...I had never been so nervous and excited at the same time before...my heart was pounding the last two innings...I purchased tickets online Saturday night once I heard about the scheduled games...I wanted best available and was offered 7th row by the visiting(thought it would be the Cubs) dugout and decided to splurge on what would be the best seats I had ever had at a ballgame....after purchsing them I regretted spending the amount of money I did on the tickets but after last night I think it was a bargain....what an experience!

Best midnight decision ever made! Any chance to hit the Brat Stop...sat 10 rows up on the fist baseline as intensity grew with every pitch, the place was going berserk! I got tears in my eyes with the 3rd out of the 8th inning, it was so close. In the 9th my heart wanted to beat out of my chest, then Z bounced the ball into the batter, I had to giggle, he was so nervous. I will never ever forget that feeling of that FINAL out, tears of joy and everyone going crazy and hugging each other. Truly a night to remember. Had to stop at the Brat Stop on the way home too, and it was worth ever bite and every hour of sleep lost!

I wonder how Mr Zs no no is going to effect ticket sales in Milwaukee this afternoon?

I was only able to watch it. I was on the edge of the lazy-boy the whole time. The ole no hitter has to be one of the most exciting things in all of sports.

Awesome Bears chat yesterday Roman. I hope next week the game is on TV out here and I can participate more.

I was there last night with 2 of my former co-workers at Wrigley, sitting in Section 203, Row 2 in the right field bleachers. As soon as it was announced that they'd play 2 games at Miller Park, I just had to go to at least one of those. It was a historic event even before the no-hitter.

I was a little disappointed that the ticket prices weren't similiar to those when the Marlins had to use U.S. Cellular Field back in 2004, due to Hurricane Ivan ($15 general admission in the lower level). So, I decided to get the cheapest tickets possible to lighten the load in my wallet, which were the $25 bleacher seats. Another side note that angered me a little bit was that the Brewers or whomever charged $5 to have your tickets left for you at will call. I realize the short notice, but come on, that's just silly.

After taking part in the CST live-chat during the Bears game, I left frustrated, but happy to see the Cubbies and Big Z. I was optimistic that he'd pitch well, especially on such long rest, but no one thought it was going to be a no-hitter. I was zooming up I-94 and route 41 to get to Miller Park. We got there about an hour before gametime.

When I got to my seat, I was razzing Randy Wolf and Humberto Quintero as they headed to right field, hoping to get in their heads. I guess it worked. Wolf lasted only 2.2 IP.

There seemed to be a buzz in the park right after Soriano went yard in the 1st inning. That HR lit the place up! But, I sorta got the feeling about Zambrano's no-hitter sometime in the 2nd inning. It sparked in the 3rd, and I knew I was watching something special. It sure helped that the Cubs tacked on Wolf in the 3rd inning, putting up a 4-spot on the scoreboard to help Z out.

I was getting in the mood...I was pumped up. I loudly compelled the fans in my section to get up. I yelled at them to get up during each potential 3rd-strike pitch. The outs kept coming for Z, and the more nervous I got.

Everyone in the park was in to each pitch during the 8th inning. And, when Geoff Blum lifted a ball to deep right, everyone was hoping DeRo would get to it and he did. That, by far, was the toughest play made in the outfield, but tip of the cap to D.Lee for continuing his Platinum Glove-play with the lineout catch of David Newhan to end the 5th.

Every single person in that park couldn't wait for the bottom of the 9th inning. A couple of groundouts to Theriot made it that much closer. It was up to this spot in the game, and like he has done it his entire career, Zambrano took it upon himself to get the job done. Euphoria was felt after Darin Erstad swung and missed to end the game. The Cubs bench cleared, the relievers in the bullpen rushed to the mound. I was crying. It had been 36 years since the last Cubs no-hitter. And, this was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Never had there been a no-hitter thrown at a neutral site...until the Big Z!

GO CUBS GO...ALL THE WAY TO THE WORLD SERIES!

Roman responds: Q, do you have any pics from the game? If you do, email them to me. If anybody does, say so in this blog and I'll contact you.

I was neither watching it or listening to it. As a non-Cub fan, I have been totally overwhelmed in my life with "wait til next year" mentality of the Cubs players, organizations, and fans. I applaud the loyal Cubs fans, but it's a very sad day in professional sports when an organization gets so much press, explosure, love, etc. for such a long losing franchise. At some point, those loyal fans need to step up to management and demand a better product than one that either can't make the playoffs year after year or can't seem to nail down a meaningful win in so long. Great going Big Z for taking it upon yourself to make your own history, it's just a shame your franchise doesn't feel the same desire to do the same for over a century now. And your feat just puts the nail in the coffin of them changing their ways this year. No way can anyone expect this to be they year now.

I'm a Brewers fan, but it was exciting to see a no-hitter take place at your home stadium even if it didn't involve your team. My gripe though is that there were complaints about parking lot access (at least we HAVE parking lots) and $5.00 to pick up tickets at will call. Remember since the Brewers were out of town, security, lot attendants, vendors, ticket takers all had to be called in on short notice. The Brewers don't get anything from the game except maybe some parking revenue. I haven't heard a thank you - it was great Miller Park was available from anyone. Would you Cubs fans have preferred to wait until the season was over or had to squeeze in a double header on an off day to play these games?

Wow talk about competition in the rotation!

GO LILLY

I'll tell where I was. In front of the TV in Moscow Idaho searching for the channel only to find out it was not being carried. How bout this to boot I pay for the baseball package so I can see both the Cubs and White Sox. As you can tell I was a bit miffed. WG super station just couldn't broadcast it I guess coast to coast. I saw Pappas and Hooten in 72 I even saw Holztmans in 70. Congrats I guess the scare is over about the staff going into the playoffs. All we need is a Merkel Boner!!!!!

I grew up in Rockford, IL. Played whiffle ball in the yard with the neighbor kids, while listening to Harry Carey and the Cubs in the early 80s on a little "AM only" 9 volt radio. I love the Cubs, but have never been to a Cubs game at Wrigley. My family lives in the burbs of Milwaukee, and I have taught my 8 year old son to love the Cubs and the Bears. He gets crap at school from the Brewer Fans.

We went to the game and bought tickets at the gate. We arrived early, my son loved the fact that their were no Brewer Fans to offend or annoy. We had great seats in section 210. We loved how the fans shouted down the nearby Astro's fans. About the seventh inning, my son was getting sleepy, I reminded him how rare it was to see the Cubs play like this. I told him about the No-No that Big Z was throwing. He fought to stay awake. In the eighth, Miller Park was electric, he was now wide awake, standing on the seat next to me. We enjoyed every strike and high five. He realized that this was real Cub's history, and we were seeing it live. As a Father, I was glad to share that moment with my boy. I think I will save those ticket stubs for him.

Make sure to post the pics on the BLOG....so us Bloggers can see them.

Juan you're obviously one of those Sox fans that will never give credit to any Cubs team or player. Regardless of the situation and location that the game was played a no-hitter is still a remarkable feat.

my video is (was) posted above - bought tickets in Section 121 at about 11pm on Saturday night. I called two friends, Keith - who is a long-time Cubs fan - said that it was too long of a drive for him (85+miles aeach way + a sunday night). The other friend, John - is a die-hard Sox fan, declined becasue of other plans. Ended up taking the wife, she had a good time. With the Cubs leading late in the game, she was asking if we could leave soon - all I could say is that No, this is a special game (did not want to jinx Big-Z by saying "no-hitter". We stayed, we yelled, we high-fived all. IT WAS GREAT.

Going again this Thursday, vs Milwaukee...maybe the division clincher???

Well I was sitting at my wife's aunt's house waiting for power to be restored since I was one of over 4 million people in the Houston area without electricity. These games should have been played at the end of the year in Minute Maid Park where they were originally supposed to be played. Asking the Astros players to leave their families a day after a hurricane damaged most of the city and left everyone without power was a pretty crappy thing to do. I have a feeling that baseball was not really on the minds of the players during the series against the cubs at "Wrigley north". Zambrano was definitely dealing but there was no way that the Astros were anywhere close to being at the top of their games.