If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.

At least that’s what Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood must be thinking right about now.

Through five innings in tonight’s playoff game against the Braves, Wood had pitched brilliantly, allowing just one hit. But unfortunately, that hit was a home run, and the Chicago offense was providing no support whatsoever — they had stranded a ton of runners, including loading the bases with nobody out and then failing to score — so the Cubs trailed, 1-0. Wood had to be frustrated.

In the top of the sixth, the Cubs loaded ‘em up again, and managed to tie the game at 1-1. But it looked like they were only going to manage that one run, which would have been rather disappointing.

Kerry Wood, however, would have none of that.

The pitcher, the ninth hitter in the Cubs’ lineup, came to the plate with runners on second and third and two outs in the sixth — and promptly hit a two-run double to center field, scoring both runs. Cubs 3, Braves 1.

He then proceeded to score on the next batter’s single: Cubs 4, Braves 1.

Who needs run support from your offense when you are your own offense? :)

Way to go, Kerry! Go, Cubbies, go!

In other news, the Yankees lost today. Woohoo! (Actually, I must say, I sort of want the Yanks to win their series with the Twins, because I want the Red Sox to beat the Yankees — not the Twins — in the ALCS. But I definitely hope to see the Yanks-Twins series go to five games, and this is a good step in that direction. So, hurrah!)

UPDATE: Cubs win!