Brad Ausmus grounded out.

Ausmus is simply useless now a days.

He's a horrible hitter and his defensive skills have declined so much during the past year or so, and he's probably an average at best defensive catcher right now.

The Astros strand a runner on base in the 8th inning.

Cubs lead 8-7 in the middle of the 8th...

Seeing a shaky Kerry Wood in the 9th inning may give the Astros a chance to win today.